Hamilton Beach 33666 Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

Hamilton Beach 33666 Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Intended for countertop use only.

11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

12. Do not place on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

14. To disconnect the slow cooker, turn the controls to OFF and then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.

15. Never pull from the power cord.

16. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
    CAUTION! To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not warm food in the base. Warm food only in the removable cooking pot.

17. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliances and cords away from children. Never drape the cord over the edge of the counter, never use the outlet below the counter, and never use an extension cord.

18. The vessel may remain hot after the unit is turned off.

19. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock.

20. Crock may remain hot after the unit is turned off.

21. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliances and cords away from children. Never drape the cord over the edge of the counter, never use the outlet below the counter, and never use it with an extension cord.

22. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of food. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

Crock and Lid: Precautions and Information

• Please handle the crock and lid carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot lid or crock into cold water, or onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting the crock or lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use a crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads.
• The bottom of the crock is very rough and can damage the countertop. Use caution.
• The crock and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place it directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
• The crock is microwave-safe and oven-proof, but never heat the crock when empty. Never place the crock on a burner or stovetop.
• Do not place the lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on a stovetop.

Removing the Lid and Crock
When removing the lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam. The sides of the slow cooker’s base get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use handles on the base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove the crock.

Parts and Features

1. Lid
2. Crock
3. Handles
4. Base
5. Recipe Name Tag (on select models)
6. Control Knob
7. ON Indicator Light
8. Wire Clips (use for transporting only)
9. Folding Handles
10. Lid LatchTM

How to Use a Slow Cooker

Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Crock Capacity: For best results, fill Crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than the recipe states.

1. How to Use a Slow Cooker
2. Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Crock Capacity: For best results, fill Crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim.
4. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than the recipe states. or HIGH. Set a kitchen timer according to the recipe.
5. Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to OFF ( ) when cooking is complete.

Using Keep Warm Setting

• Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using Keep Warm setting.
• The Keep Warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked.
• Do not reheat food in Keep Warm setting.
• If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on Low or High; then switch to Keep Warm.

How to Transport Slow Cooker

(optional feature on select models) The Lid Latch™ or Wire Clips help secure Lid while moving or transporting. NEVER lock Wire Clips during cooking.

1. Place Lid Latch™ into the groove under one Handle. Stretch to the other side and secure in the groove under the other Handle.
2. Once attached, Lid Latch™ can also be crossed over the knob to further secure Lid. Or, to use Wire Clips, move clips up onto Lid and push down on top of the clip latch to secure Slow Cooker for transporting.

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 the recipe states.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing the Lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be extended. 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 doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in Crock, cover with Lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the Crock in the Base and start cooking.
• When choosing recipes for this Slow Cooker, look for recipes that call for cooking on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Recipes calling for less cooking time should be checked periodically for doneness.
• 4 to 5 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours. Recipes calling for less cooking time should be checked periodically for doneness.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a Slow Cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with a high-fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so the meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid called for in an original recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the Crock.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the Slow Cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Visit foodsafety.gov or fsis.usda.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.
• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire Crock in the refrigerator since the contents will take too long to cool.
• Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place them into the refrigerator.
• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in the Slow Cooker.
• Once the meat is placed into the Crock, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping Slow Cooker the night before, where Crock should be placed in the refrigerator).

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

1. Unplug and let it cool.
2. Use oven mitts to remove Crock.
3. Wash Lid and Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
4. The Lid and Crock may also be washed in a dishwasher. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
5. Wipe the Base with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry.
6. Do not clip the Lid during storage.

Troubleshooting

Food is undercooked

• Was food cooked on the KEEP WARM setting? Only cook on LOW or HIGH setting.
• Was power interrupted?
• Did you select the LOW heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the HIGH heat setting?
• Crock was overfilled. For best results, fill Crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the lid.
• The lid was not placed correctly. Check to make sure the Lid is seated properly on the crock.

My meal was overcooked. Why?

• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after the desired temperature has been reached. Check food when cooking time has been reached.
• Did you select the HIGH heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the LOW heat setting?
• Crock was less than half full. Check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than the recipe states.
• The food isn’t done after cooking for the amount of time recommended in my recipe.
  • This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances.
  • However, they can alter the cooking times in the Slow Cooker by extending the cooking times.
  • You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.
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