Hamilton Beach 33043 User Guide - Page 3

840200800 ENv02.qxd:840174900 Ev01.qxd 2/8/11 12:02 PM Page 4 Parts and Features Lid Crock Base Lid Latch™ (optional feature on certain models) Control Knob wWARNING Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using Keep Warm setting. Keep Warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on Keep Warm setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW or HIGH and then switch to KEEP WARM. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information. 4 How to Use Your Slow Cooker 1. Before first use, wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse base in water. Lid and crock are dishwasher-safe. 2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in crock and cover. 3. Plug cord into outlet. Select either LOW or HIGH temperature setting to cook food. Do not use Keep Warm to cook food. 4. When finished, turn to OFF and unplug base. Remove food from crock. 5. Let crock and lid cool slightly before washing. Tips for Slow Cooking • The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe. • Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking, and removing the glass lid results in major heat loss and the need to extend cooking time. However, if cooking on HIGH, you may want to stir occasionally. • If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5-cm) space between the top of the crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer. • Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule does not allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in the crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place crock in base. • Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking. • To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire crock in the refrigerator as contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator. 5