Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker User Manual
- March 23, 2024
- Hamilton Beach
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Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker
10 qt Slow Cooker
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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:
- Read all instructions.
- 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- 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.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
- Unplug from 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.
- 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.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
- Do not use outdoors.
- Intended for countertop use only.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
- Do not place on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- To disconnect slow cooker, turn controls to OFF ( ) and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Do no use appliance for other than intended use.
- CAUTION! To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not warm food in base. Warm food only in removable cooking pot.
- WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
- Cooking pot may remain hot after unit is turned off.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated cooking pot.
- CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safety Information
- This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
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.
Lid and Removable Cooking Pot: Precautions and Information
- Please handle cooking pot and lid carefully to ensure long life.
- Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot lid into cold water, or onto a wet surface.
- Avoid hitting cooking pot or lid against faucet or other hard surfaces.
- Do not use lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
- Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
- The cooking pot and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
- Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on stovetop.
Removing Lid and Removable Cooking Pot
- When removing 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 base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove cooking pot.
Parts and Features
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- 1. Lid
- 2. Removable Cooking Pot
- 3. Folding Base Handles
- 4. Base
- 5. Easy-Clean Touch Pad
How to Use Slow Cooker
- WARNING Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using warm mode. The warm mode should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on warm mode. 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.
- CAUTION Burn Hazard. Escaping steam is hot. Use oven mitts to lift lid.
- Before first use: Wash Lid and Cooking Pot in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
- Cooking Pot capacity: For best results, fill Cooking Pot no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.
This Cooking Pot can be used on stovetops for browning, sautéing, and searing, and is oven-safe.
- Plug into outlet.
- Add ingredients to Cooking Pot. Place Lid on Slow Cooker.
- Turn unit off by pressing ON/OFF ( ) Button at any time. The unit will automatically default to a cooking time of 4 hours on HIGH.
- Select LOW, HIGH, or WARM by pressing TEMP button.
- NOTE: Do not use WARM setting to cook or reheat food.
- Adjust cooking time by pressing HOURS button. 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours can be selected. Cooking time will then count down in 2-hour increments. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.
- At end of cooking time, Slow Cooker will automatically switch to WARM setting.
NOTE: Cook time plus warm time cannot exceed 14 hours. When unit switches to WARM, light glows to show how much time is remaining
NOTES:
- Cooking temperature and selected cooking hours function independently of one another and either may be changed at any time. When a new cooking time is selected, unit will reset to count down from new number of hours chosen.
- As a safety precaution, unit will not stay on for more than 14 hours of continuous cooking and warming time and will shut off automatically. Selected cooking time will glow for 2 hours. When 2 hours are finished, next 2-hour light will glow and continue countdown until cooking time is complete.
- At the end of cooking time, Slow Cooker will automatically switch to WARM setting.
- Cook time plus warm time cannot exceed14 hours. When unit switches to WARM, light glows to show how much time is remaining of 14 hours.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.
- Unplug.
- Use oven mitts to remove Cooking Pot to a heat-proof surface. Let cool.
- Cooking Pot and Lid are dishwasher-safe or wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
- Wipe Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and dry.
- Fold Handles down for easier storing.
Tips for Slow Cooking
- If Cooking Pot is used for browning, sautéing, or searing first, cooking times will be faster.
- Cooking Pot should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
- Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing 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 Cooking Pot 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 Cooking Pot, cover with Lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place Cooking Pot in Slow Cooker and start cooking.
- 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. Higher fat content meats will need less liquid. Place thick onion slices underneath so 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 liquid called for in 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 Cooking Pot.
Food Safety Tips
- Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the Slow Cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
- Visit foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.
- To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire Cooking Pot in the refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.
- Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in the Slow Cooker. Once meat is placed into the Cooking Pot, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping Slow Cooker the night before, where Cooking Pot should be placed into the refrigerator).
Troubleshooting
Cannot select TEMP and/or HOURS settings.
- Is unit plugged in?
- Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order.
Food is undercooked.
- Was food cooked on WARM setting? Do not cook on WARM setting; always cook on LOW or HIGH heat settings.
- Did you select LOW heat setting, but use a cooking time based on HIGH heat setting?
- Did you place the Lid correctly on Slow Cooker?
The food isn’t done after cooking 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, it can alter the cooking times in the Slow Cooker. Lower than rated voltage will require longer cooking times and higher than rated voltage will require shorter cooking times. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.
My meal was overcooked.
- Was the Removable Cooking Pot at least half full? Slow Cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled Cooking Pot. If the Cooking Pot is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than the recipe time.
- Did you select hours based on a low-heat recipe?
- Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
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 the replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, 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 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 warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit Hamiltonbeach.com/customer- service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.
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FrequentlyAsked Questions
What should I do if my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker is not heating up?
First, ensure that the slow cooker is plugged into a working outlet. If it's still not heating, check if the cord or plug is damaged. Additionally, make sure that the stovetop-safe crock is properly placed on the heating element. If the issue persists, contact Hamilton Beach customer support for assistance.
Why is my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker making unusual noises?
Unusual noises could indicate a malfunction in the slow cooker. Immediately unplug it and allow it to cool down. Check for any visible obstructions or loose parts. If the issue persists, reach out to Hamilton Beach customer support for further troubleshooting steps.
My Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker is displaying an error code. What does it mean?
Error codes may indicate various issues with the slow cooker. Refer to the user manual for specific error code meanings and troubleshooting steps. If you're unable to resolve the issue, contact Hamilton Beach customer support for assistance.
How do I clean my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker?
Cleaning the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker is easy. After unplugging the unit and allowing it to cool, remove the stovetop-safe crock and lid. Both are dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning. Alternatively, wash them with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Wipe the base unit with a damp cloth. Avoid immersing the base, cord, or plug in water
Can I leave food in my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker overnight?
While the slow cooker has an automatic keep warm feature, it's not recommended to leave food in it overnight. For food safety reasons, it's best to refrigerate leftovers promptly. However, you can use the keep warm feature for a few hours until serving time.
How does the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker compare to other slow cookers in terms of capacity?
The Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker boasts a large 10-quart capacity, making it ideal for serving 12 or more people. Compare this capacity to other models to ensure it meets your cooking needs.
What sets the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker apart from similar models on the market?
The Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker stands out for its unique feature of being stovetop-safe. You can sear ingredients directly in the removable nonstick aluminum pot on your stovetop, enhancing flavor and convenience. Additionally, its generous 10-quart capacity and programmable heating options make it versatile for various cooking needs.
Is the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker competitively priced?
: With a price of $79.99, the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker offers great value for its large capacity, programmable settings, and stovetop-safe feature. Compare its price to similar models to ensure you're getting the best deal.
My Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker is not switching to the warm setting after cooking. What should I do?
If the slow cooker is not automatically shifting to the warm setting, check if the programming settings are correctly configured. Ensure that the unit is not malfunctioning by testing it with different cooking times and heat settings. If the issue persists, contact Hamilton Beach customer support for assistance.
What should I do if my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker is not responding to the touch controls?
If the touch controls are unresponsive, try unplugging the unit for a few minutes and then plugging it back in. This may reset the controls. If the issue continues, ensure that the control panel is not damaged or obstructed. If needed, contact Hamilton Beach customer support for further troubleshooting steps.
Can I cook frozen ingredients directly in my Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker?
It's not recommended to cook frozen ingredients directly in the slow cooker as it may lead to uneven cooking and potential food safety issues. Thaw frozen ingredients in the refrigerator before placing them in the slow cooker for best results.
How does the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker's stovetop-safe feature compare to other models?
The stovetop-safe feature of the Hamilton Beach 33196 Stock Pot Slow Cooker allows you to sear ingredients directly in the pot on your stovetop, enhancing flavor and convenience. Compare this feature to other models to see if it aligns with your cooking preferences.
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