Hamilton Beach 33462 Use & Care - Page 5

840202501 ENv01.qxd:Layout 1 6/22/11 9:00 AM Page 5 How to Use Your Slow Cooker BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. w WARNING Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using WARM setting. The WARM setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on WARM setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW or HIGH and then switch to WARM. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information. 1 2 3 4 Wattage has been adjusted to compensate for heat lost through vent holes. 5 Rotate control knob to LOW or HIGH. Do not cook on WARM. 6 7 The lid should sit level on the crock for even cooking and to prevent heat loss. The lid MAY be latched during the cooking process. 5