Hamilton Beach 33417 Use & Care - Page 5

840152602 Ev03.qxd 5/20/08 9:15 AM Page 5 How to Use Your Cookset Using the Electric Cooking Base Before First Use: Hand wash cast iron dish and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. "Seasoning" is not required. Do not immerse electric cooking base in water. 1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place dish on electric base and cover. 2. Plug cord into outlet. Select temperature setting and cook according to recipe instructions. NOTE: When cooking cheese, high sugar content or chocolate-based recipes, use the MEDIUM heat setting and stir frequently to prevent burning. 3. When finished, turn Off and unplug electric base. Using the Warming Stand w WARNING Fire Hazard. • Use only one small, unscented tealight candle. • Do not use any liquid fuel, solid gel fuel, or canned chafing fuel such as Sterno™. The Warming Stand and Low Setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Food should not be reheated on the Low setting. The food must be heated to serving temperature before using the Low setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated it must be reheated on Medium or High, then switched to Low. Visit foodsafety.gov for food safety guidelines. 1. When ready to transfer dish from electric base to warming stand, be sure to place the warming stand at it's final destination. Always place on a flat, level surface. 2. Light the candle. Do not move or tip the warming stand once the tealight candle is lit. Never leave warming stand unattended with ignited candle. NOTE: Always use a potholder or insulated glove when handling the cast iron dish after or during cooking to prevent burns. 3. Place dish securely on warming stand. NOTE: To maintain proper serving temperature keep cover on dish and/or reheat on the electric base. 4. When finished, remove dish from warming stand and place on a heat-resistant surface. Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the tealight flame. 5