Crock-Pot 4-7QT manual

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    Printed in China 140950 GCDS-CRP18530-JC 4-7QT Smart-Pot NC 10EM2/9100050003203 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the Warranty . 2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you p[...]

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    POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the p[...]

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    -4- PREP ARING YOUR CROCK-POT ® SLOW COOKER FOR USE -5- Before you use your slow cooker , remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly . Assembly 1. Place stoneware into the heating base. 2. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware. CROCK-POT ® SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS 4 or 6 hour[...]

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    -6- -7- HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT ® SLOW COOKER (CONT .) Part Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe Microwave Safe Stovetop Safe Lid Ye s No No No Stoneware Ye s Y es, but not in the broiler Ye s No • For recipes that require a range of times, select the time closest to the setting on your Crock-Pot ® slow cooker . For instance, to cook a recipe calling fo[...]

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    HINTS AND TIPS (CONT .) -9- -8- HINTS AND TIPS • Ground and/or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking and may be added at the beginning. • The flavor power of all herbs and spices can var y greatly depending on their particular strength and shelf life. Use herbs sparingly , taste at end of cook cycle and adjust seasonings just before [...]

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    RECIPES -11- -10- HINTS AND TIPS (CONT .) • Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked foods such as beans or fruit, or light vegetables such as mushrooms, diced onion, eggplant, or finely minced vegetables. This enables all food to cook at the same rate. • When cooking frozen meats, at least 1 cup of warm liquid must first be add[...]

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    RECIPES BEEF BOURGUIGNON Serves 6-8 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup red or Burgundy wine Kosher salt and pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 3 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 6 strips cooked bacon, 1 pound fresh mushrooms, slic[...]

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    RECIPES POT ROAST Serves 6-10 2-4 pound beef chuck pot roast 3 onions, sliced ½ cup flour 2 celery stalks, sliced Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 3 carrots, sliced 1 cup beef broth or wine 3 potatoes, quartered 1. Coat roast with ½ cup flour , salt, and pepper . Sear roast in a skillet on stovetop (optional). 2 . Place all vegetabl[...]