Hamilton Beach 33069 Use & Care - Page 5

840143900 Ev01 4/28/06 9:41 AM Page 5 If You've NEVER Used a Slow Cooker Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but different from conventional methods. Take a few minutes and read "How to Use" and "Tips for Slow Cooking." You'll soon be convinced that a slow cooker is a necessity. There are also many slow cooker recipe books available in the library or book store. If you have any questions, call our toll-free customer service number. We'll be glad to help. If You've Used a Slow Cooker Before You are probably ready to develop new recipes for use in your slow cooker. If the recipe was originally cooked in a saucepan on the stovetop, or slow roasted in the oven, adapting the recipe should be easy. Our slow cooker heats from the sides. The base slowly raises the temperature of the pan. Whether cooked on Low or High, the final temperature of the food is the same, about 200°F. The only difference is the amount of time the cooking process takes. How to Use Your Slow Cooker 1. Before first use, wash the glass lid and cooking vessel in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse base in water. 2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in cooking vessel and cover with glass lid. NOTE: When planning to travel with the slow cooker, make sure that the clips are securely snapped in the locked position prior to cooking. 3. Plug cord into outlet. Select a temperature setting of Low or High (not Keep Warm). 4. When finished, turn to Off ( O ) and unplug base. 5. Let the cooking vessel and glass lid cool before washing. 5