HAMILTON BEACH 33956 Programmable Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

: July 31, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

33956 Programmable Slow Cooker
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions:
Usage Instructions:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use this slow cooker for outdoor cooking?
Q: How do I clean the glass lid?

33956 Programmable Slow Cooker

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Product Information

Specifications:

Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 33956
Type: Programmable Slow Cooker
Power: Electric

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:

Read all instructions carefully before use.
Avoid touching hot surfaces; always use handles or knobs.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or any other
liquid.
Always supervise when children are around the appliance.
Unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.
Do not use if the cord or plug is damaged; contact customer
service for assistance.
Do not use outdoors or near hot surfaces.
Avoid placing the appliance on hot gas or electric heated
surfaces.
Exercise caution when moving the appliance with hot
contents.
Disconnect the slow cooker by pressing the OFF button and
removing the plug from the wall outlet.
Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as placing cold foods
into a heated crock.

Usage Instructions:

Only cook food in the removable liner provided with the slow
cooker.
Follow the recommended recipes and cooking times for best
results.
Ensure the glass lid is securely placed during operation to
retain heat and moisture.
Adjust the programmable settings according to your recipe
requirements.
Clean the appliance thoroughly after each use following the
cleaning instructions in the manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use this slow cooker for outdoor cooking?

A: No, this slow cooker is designed for indoor household use
only. Do not use it outdoors.

Q: How do I clean the glass lid?

A: The glass lid can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft
cloth. Ensure it is completely dry before storing it.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
hot surfaces, including stove. 10. Do not place on or near hot gas or an elec
heated oven. 11. Extreme caution must be used when movi
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12. To disconnect slow cooker, press OFF butt
remove plug from wall outlet. 13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock haza
base. Cook only in removable liner. 14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such a
foods into a heated crock. 15. Do not use appliance for other than intend

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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is intended for household use only.
This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces 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 using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, o longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an a cord may be used. The electrical rating of the must be equal to or greater than the rating of Care must be taken to arrange the extension not drape over the countertop or tabletop wh on by children or accidentally tripped over.

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Parts and Features
Glass Lid (Lids may vary in appearance depending on model.)
Base Handles

Base
Control Panel/ Display

Cooking Time PROGRAM

Heat Setting

Desired Temp

MANUAL

Actual Temp
PROBE

ENTER

Probe Hole
Crock

Probe (available on some mod

Clip Hook

Stainless Steel W Vent H

Probe Jack

Clip Latch
Travel Features (available on some mod

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Cooking Modes
No matter what you plan to cook, the Set `N Forget® Slow Cooker has three cooking modes to make it easy. Here’s how to choose the one that’s right for your lifestyle and the food you’re cooking.
Will you be away when your food is finished cooking? Use PROGRAM Mode. Input preferred amount of cooking time and the slow cooker automatically shifts to Warm at the end of the selected cooking time. Food won’t overcook!

Do you want to keep previously cooked food (For instance, moving slow cooker from kitch Use the PROBE Mode. Once food reaches de you can select the Warm setting to monitor fo
Use the MANUAL Mode. Lets you select War
Use the PROGRAM Mode. Lets you select Wa The slow cooker will shut off after desired tim

Do you want to cook the traditional way without setting a time? — OR — Do you want to heat previously cooked food? Use MANUAL Mode. Lets you select traditional High or Low settings.

Are you cooking a large cut of meat or using a recipe that requires food to reach a certain temperature?
Use PROBE Mode. For many foods, especially large cuts of meat like roasts, chicken, turkey and pork, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe with this slow cooker takes the guesswork out of slow cooking. Select the desired internal food temperature and the slow cooker will automatically shift to Warm once the temperature is reached. By using the Cooking Guide for Probe chart, you can estimate the amount of time the food will need to cook.
Visit foodsafety.gov for more information about cooking times and proper internal temperature settings.
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Program Mode w WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse ba Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse an

1
Press ON.

2
Press PROGRAM. Cooking Time will illuminate.

3
Press arrows to select cooking time.

4
Press ENTER. illuminate.

5

6

Press arrows to select heat setting.
NOTE: Do not use Warm setting to cook food.

Press ENTER to start unit and a 3 second beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start in 20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed.

7
Display will alternate between heat setting and remaining time.

8
At the end o cooker will a to Warm set off and displ of 14 hours.
NOTE: If Wa unit will turn OFF after se

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Manual Mode w WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and d Cooking Heat Desired Actual Time Setting Temp Temp

OGRAM

MANUAL

PROBE

ENTER

1
Press ON.

2

Cooking Heat Desired Actual Time Setting Temp Temp

Press MANUAL. Heat setting will illuminate.

3
Press arrows to select heat setting. NOTE: Do not use Warm setting to cook food.

4
Press ENTER t beep will sou NOTE: Unit w in 20 second pressed.

5

6

The display will alternate between COOK and heat setting (if HIGH or LOW is selected). If using Warm setting, display will remain on WARM.
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The unit will turn off and display OFF after a total of 14 hours.

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Probe Mode w WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in wa Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1
Make sure probe is in center of food and not touching bottom of crock.

2
Insert probe into jack on side of slow cooker.

5

6

Press arrows to select desired heat setting. Select HIGH or LOW. NOTE: Do not use Warm setting to cook food.

Press ENTER. Desired Temp will illuminate.

3
Press ON.

4
Press PROBE illuminated.

NOTE: To change temperature display from ºF to ºC:
Press PROBE then ENTER at the same time.
The temperature in ºC will now be displayed.
If slow cooker is unplugged, it will reset to ºF.

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Press arrows temperature

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Probe Mode (cont)

Time Setting Temp Temp

GRAM

MANUAL

PROBE

ENTER

Cooking Heat Desired Actual Time Setting Temp Temp
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Press ENTER. COOK will display and 3 second beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start in 20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed.

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Display will alternate between actual temperature and the temperature selected.

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When selected temperature is reached, the unit will switch to Warm and display WARM constantly.

To monitor temperature after food is cooked:
1. Press OFF (if not already off), then press ON. 2. Press PROBE. Heat setting will be illuminated. 3. Press arrows to select WARM. 4. Press ENTER. WARM will display and 3 second beep will sound. NOTE: The unit will automatically start in 20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed. Display will alternate between WARM and actual temperature. The unit will turn off and display OFF after a total of 14 hours.

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The unit will OFF after a t

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Cooking Guide for Probe Per USDA food safety guidelines. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

FOOD/WEIGHT Beef Roast (3 lbs/1.5 kg) Beef Brisket (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) Turkey Breast (6-7 lbs/3-3.5 kg) Whole Chicken (4-6 lbs/2-3 kg) Chicken Pieces (bone-in) (3-4 lbs/1.5-2 kg) Chicken Breasts (4 lbs/2 kg) Fully Cooked ham (7.5 lbs/3.5 kg) Pork Tenderloin (2-3 lbs/2-2.2 kg) Pork Roast (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) Pork Chops (2-3 lbs/1-1.5 kg)

LOW 3-4 hours 8 hours 6-7 hours 6 hours 4-5 hours 4 hours 4-5 hours 2-3 hours 4-5 hours 5 hours

HIGH

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1.5 hours

6 hours

3-4 hours

4 hours

1.5 hours

3.5 hours

3 hours

1.5-2 hours

2.5 hours

2-3 hours

For 6-quart slow cooker only. Adjust the size and weight of food to fit 5-quart (or smaller) slow cooker.
NOTE: If cooking dense vegetables (such as potatoes or other root vegetables) with meats, check for donen desired meat temperature is reached. These types of vegetables may take longer to cook when cooked wit such as those listed in the Cooking Guide above.

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Care and Cleaning w WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not i base in water.

1
Press OFF.
5
Dishwasher-safe parts. 10

2
Unplug cord from outlet.

3

4

Remove crock and let cool.

6
Wrap probe wire around handle for storage.

· Handle the Crock and Glass Lid with care to ens
· Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For place hot Crock or Glass Lid into cold water, or on
· Avoid Crock and Glass Lid coming in contact wi a faucet or other hard surfaces.
· Do not use Crock and Glass Lid if chipped, crac scratched.
· Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring
· The bottom of the Crock is very rough and can countertop. Use caution.
· The Crock and Glass Lid can become very hot. Do not place directly on any unprotected surfac
· The Crock is microwave safe and oven proof, bu Crock when empty. Never place the Crock on a b
· Do not place the Glass Lid in a microwave oven or on the stove top.

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Tips for Slow Cooking

· Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
· The Crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half- filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe.
· Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking and removing the glass 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 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 the Crock, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the Crock in the slow cooker.
· Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.

· Some foods are not suited for extended co cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sou added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated soups are perfect for the slow cooker.
· The higher the fat content of the meat, the l If cooking meat with a high fat content, plac underneath so the meat will not sit on (and
· Slow cookers allow for very little evaporati favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the li the original recipe. If too thick, liquid can b
· If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, ther liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on crock.
· To keep previously cooked food warm (foo at the desired temperature), select the War of the three cooking modes: Program, Ma
· The cooking time is not affected or slowed or heat escaping from Probe Hole when pr

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Troubleshooting

POTENTIAL PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE

There is no display visible on the control panel.

· Is the unit plugged in? · Is the unit turned on? Display should flash SEL. · Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order. · Power interruption of 5 seconds or longer.

I can’t program the current time on the control panel.

· There is no “clock” feature on this slow cooker, only a countdown timer.

Food is undercooked.

· Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting; always cook o heat settings.
· Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or long NOTE: For a power interruption of 5 seconds or less, the slow cooker will remember heat and time settings.
· Did you select the Low heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the High heat
· Did you have the Glass Lid placed correctly on the slow cooker?

The food isn’t done after cooking the amount of time recommended in my recipe.
My meal was overcooked. Why?

· This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitud fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, i cooking times in the slow cooker by extending the cooking times. Allow sufficient tim appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if the shorter or longer tim
· Was the crock at least half-full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly co crock. If the crock is only half-filled check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recip
· Did you select hours based on a Low heat recipe?
· Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been re

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Quick Temperature Probe Recipes

Refer to Cooking Guide for cooking times and temperatures. Refer to Probe Mode section for probe instructions.

How much does your slow cooker hold? The capacity of your slow cooker refers to the amount the crock can hold if it is fille However, we DO NOT recommend filling to the rim. As a rule, you should select recipes that yield 1 quart less than the capa For example, if your Slow Cooker is 6-quarts, your best results will be achieved using recipes that yield 5 quarts or less.

Maple Boneless Pork Roast 5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER
Place 4-5 lb. (2-2.2 kg) boneless pork roast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of good quality pork. Spread top of pork roast with 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of Dijon mustard. Top with 3 tablespoons (45 ml) brown sugar. Cove cook according to Cooking Guide.

Chicken Pieces with Lemon and Fresh Rosemary 5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER
Rinse and pat dry 4 lb. (2 kg) chicken pieces. Place pieces evenly in bottom of slow cooker. Juice one lemon and pour over c chicken liberally with paprika. Top with 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guid

Cuban Pork Roast

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

In a small bowl mix together 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt, 1 teasp tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) d (1.5-2.2 kg) pork roast in ziptop bag and pour mixture over. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. When ready to cook place roas Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

Creole Chicken

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

Remove neck and giblets from 3-4 lb. (1.5-2 kg) whole chicken. Rinse, pat dry and season with Creole seasoning (available in most grocery stores). Place chicken in slow cooker. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

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Quick Temperature Probe Recipes
Apricot Glazed Chicken 5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER
Remove neck and giblets from 3-4 lb. (1.5-2 kg) whole chicken. Rinse, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in slow contents of 12 oz. (360 ml) jar of apricot preserves over chicken. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.
Cajun Spiced Turkey Breast 6 QUART SLOW COOKER
Remove neck and giblets from 6-7 lb. (3-3.5 kg) turkey breast, rinse and pat dry. Using your favorite Cajun spice mix (availab most grocery stores), season cavity and outside of turkey breast liberally. Place turkey breast side up, in slow cooker. Cover, cook according to Cooking Guide.
Citrus Pineapple Smoked Ham 6 QUART SLOW COOKER
Place 7 1 /2 lb. (3.5 kg) precooked smoked ham in slow cooker. Press 1/2 cup (125 ml) of brown sugar on surface of ham. Dr can of pineapple chunks, reserving juice, and place pineapple on and around ham. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of reserved pineap slow cooker. Zest one large orange and spread over ham. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.
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Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year fro original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product at our optio FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR I OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY E is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product, including without limita glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This wa only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect inc clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any u conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have ot which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on i or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CU SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assi
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