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USER MANUAL SC 41175 KALORIK

4. Ceramic Crock Pot

www.KALORIK.com SC 41175 - 200319 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

2. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds to that stated on

the rating plate of the appliance before using the appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.

4. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, the

appliance or its control panel in water or other liquid.

5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven. This also for the ceramic crock pot

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. To disconnect, turn all controls to “Off” and remove the plug from the

14. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in the

base. Cook only in removable crock/liner.

15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated

foods into a heated pot.

16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.5

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Hot surface! This unit generates heat and hot steam during usage; proper precaution must be taken to prevent the risks of either burns or injuries on skin contact, fire breakout or damage to property.

1. This product is not a toy! Please keep out of reach of children and

pets. This product is not intended for use by children, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product, by a person responsible for their safety. Extra caution is always necessary when using this product.

2. Should the unit be accidentally immersed in water, immediately

unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do NOT attempt to touch the water with the plug of the appliance still in the power outlet!

3. Do not leave the unit unattended when in use.

4. Should the unit stop working properly, disconnect from the power

supply, do NOT attempt to repair the malfunctioning unit unless you are a qualified electrician.

5. Do NOT use on an unstable, non-flat surface.

6. NEVER use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric stove top, or on an

7. Lift off the lid carefully and away from your face, to avoid scalding,

and allow water to drip into the stoneware liner.

8. Always place the unit on a heat resistant surface.

9. Caution: to protect against damage or electric shock, DO NOT cook

in the base unit, but only in the stoneware liner provided!6

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and burn.

• The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. PARTS DESCRIPTION See page 2-3.

INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING

Slow cooking occurs at temperatures around boiling point. The slow cooker is designed to operate all day or all night if required, on the LOW position. Food will cook on HIGH in about half the time required with the LOW setting. Additional liquid may be required as food boils on the high setting. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.7

• Carefully unpack your slow cooker and clean it according to the instructions outlined in the “CLEANING AND CARE” section of the manual.

• It is necessary to operate the slow cooker once before placing food in the stoneware liner. Place the unit on a heat resistant surface. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware liner and place it into the base unit. Cover with the glass lid.

• Turn the set Heat to “High” position, and allow heating for approximately 30 minutes. You may notice a slight odor; this is normal and will quickly diminish.

• Turn the control to OFF and allow the unit to cool for 20 minutes.

• While wearing oven mitts, grab the stoneware liner by its handles to carefully lift it and remove it from the base unit. Pour the water out from the stoneware liner.

• Rinse the stoneware liner, dry it thoroughly, and replace into the base unit. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Prepare the ingredients to be slow cooked directly in the stoneware liner. Note: Do not fill the liner to the top with food.

• Put the lid on the stoneware liner.

• Place the slow cooker on a flat, level, and heat-resistant surface.

• Insert the plug in a grounded power socket, 120V, UL type.

• To begin cooking, press the “START/STOP” button once.

• To set the COOKING TIME, press the COOKING TIME button first, then press the UP or DOWN arrows to reach your desired time. Each press of the arrow will increase or decrease the time set in 30-minute intervals. When you have set the cooking time, press the HIGH/LOW/WARM button to select the desired cooking mode. For example, if you want to cook on HIGH mode, press the button once, then the light for HIGH mode will be flashing (press twice for LOW, thrice for WARM, etc.). The cooking mode will be confirmed automatically after 5 seconds. The appliance will then start cooking and the cooking time on the control panel will start to count down.8

• To set the DELAY TIME, press the DELAY TIME button first, then press the UP or DOWN arrow to reach your desired delay time. You must now set your desired cooking time as previously outlined. Press the COOKING TIME button and adjust your desired cooking time by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow. After DELAY AND COOKING TIME are set, select your desired cooking mode with the HIGH/LOW/WARM button and the delay time will start to countdown.

• The maximum amount of time that you can set the timer for is 16 hours. The minimum time is 30 minutes.

• When cooking is complete, press the “START/STOP” button and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Note: If you do not press the “Start/Stop” button at the end of the cooking time, the unit will automatically shift to the “Keep Warm” mode for up to 6 hours. After 6 hours, the unit will switch off automatically.

• Using oven mitts, carefully lift the lid away from you, using its knob to allow steam to escape.

• You can either serve the prepared meal from the crock pot or transfer it into another serving piece. When taking the stoneware liner out of the aluminum pan, use oven mitts to grasp the handles, particularly if you are sensitive to heat. Always grasp the liner by its handles using oven mitts.

• Always let the appliance cool down before cleaning or storing it. Even when turned off and unplugged, the Slow Cooker will remain hot for some time after use.

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, to avoid food-borne illnesses, foods such as meat, fish, and poultry should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Before consuming, determine the temperature of the foods using a food thermometer (not included). Refer to the USDA web site for information on food temperature rules.9

• In accordance with the recipe that you are using, you can select different heat modes: LOW (Low cooking setting), HIGH (High cooking setting) or KEEP WARM.

• The LOW heat setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. It is ideal for vegetable dishes.

• Although the HIGH setting accelerates cooking, it remains slow when compared to a classic cooking mode. Your food may simmer gently, allowing the ingredients to give off their flavor. The HIGH heat setting will cook food in half the time required for the LOW heat setting. As food will nearly boil when cooked on the HIGH heat setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavor distribution. Food should be monitored when using the high setting, just like cooking in a pot with a lid on.

• You can also use the HIGH setting for the first couples of hours of cooking and then switch back to the LOW setting for the remainder of the cooking.

• Using the KEEP WARM position, the slow cooker will keep the food at serving temperature after cooking, at approx. 75°C/165°F. Do not use this setting to cook food. PRACTICAL ADVICE

• To prolong the appliance's lifespan and to protect the crock pot, we advise you not to create thermal shocks during use. For example, never pour boiling liquid on cold ingredients. On the contrary, never put frozen food in a hot preparation. As a rule, if the liner is hot, do NOT add cold or frozen food.

• Before cooking frozen food, please add some warm liquid.

• Never fill the stoneware liner to the brim as the preparation might overflow during the cooking process (leave a minimum of 2 inches of space to the rim)

• Do not use for more than 16 hours consecutively.

• Defrost frozen ingredients before adding them to the slow cooker.10

• Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking will allow heat to escape, thereby increase the required cooking time.

• When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables at the bottom of the stoneware liner first, and then add the meat and other ingredients.

• Meat will not brown when slow cooking. If you wish to brown the meat, do so in a separate cooking pan before putting in the slow cooker.

• Whole herbs and spices have a better flavor than if crushed or ground.

• Remember that liquids do not boil away in a slow cooker like they would do in a normal pan. Reduce the amount of liquids if following a recipe not specifically written for slow cooking. Exceptions to this rule are soups and rice. If a recipe results in too much liquid, remove the cover and turn the appliance to the HIGH setting.

• Most recipes that call for uncooked meat or vegetables will require about 6-8 hours slow cooking time on the LOW setting.

• Meat with a high fat content will result in dishes with fewer flavors. Pre-cooking or browning these meats will help reduce the amount of fat. The higher the fat content, the smaller the amount of water is needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, cook on a bed of thick onion slices so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, skim off the excess fat from the top of the food, using a spoon, before serving.

• Food cut in small (or medium) uniform pieces will cook more evenly and faster than if left whole (poultry, roasts)

• Rice, noodles, pasta, and creams are not recommended to cook for extended periods of time. Please cook separately and add to the preparation 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

• DO NOT SWITCH THE COOKER ON WHEN THE CERAMIC POT IS EMPTY OR OUT OF THE BASE!

• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.

• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.

• The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results.

• Many recipes demand all day cooking. If you do not have time to prepare food in the morning, prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the crock pot and add liquid/gravy. Select the required setting.11

• Remember: All solid food should be covered with a liquid, gravy, or sauce.

COOKING WITH YOUR SLOW COOKER

Contrary to classical cooking methods, your appliance does not heat food from below, but rather from the sides. The walls of the appliance are heated and the heat is spread over the whole unit. This way the food does not stick to the bottom of the container and may thus cook for a long time. All preparations that need slow cooking, i.e. to "simmer", can be made with the slow cooker, but other preparations may be adapted to this cooking mode. As most food is cooked over period of 6-9 hours, it can be prepared in advance, refrigerated in the removable crock pot, placed in the slow cooker, and switched on in the morning and left to cook all day. When you arrive home, a delicious, hot meal will await you. The guide below will help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain ultimate satisfaction from your slow cooker. It’s all in the timing! Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in the slow cooker, particularly when using the LOW setting. Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings; however, the cooking times will vary accordingly. Adapting cooking times Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily, by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide that follows for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes. Traditional Recipe Time: Slow Cooker Recipe Time: 15-30 minutes 4-6 hours on LOW heat setting 60 minutes 6-8 hours on LOW heat setting 1-3 hours 8-12 hours on LOW heat setting12

www.KALORIK.com SC 41175 - 200319 NOTE! These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes. All food should be cooked with the glass lid well in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both the heat and moisture are decreasing. Cooking times should be adjusted by to accommodate this factor. Liquid amounts When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes. However, if after cooking the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on the High heat setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desirable amount. Stirring the food Little or no stirring is required when using the LOW or KEEP WARM setting. When using the HIGH heat setting, stirring ensures even flavor distribution. REFERENCE TEMPERATURES Please use the following table as a reference for the temperature reached. Operating time Approx. temperature on HIGH setting Approx. temperature on LOW setting 1 hour 61°F / 16°C 61°F / 16°C 2 hours 117 °F / 47°C 117 °F / 47°C 3 hours 165 °F / 74°C 162 °F / 72°C 4 hours 205 °F / 95°C 180 °F / 82°C 5 hours 205 °F / 95°C 194 °F / 90°C 6 hours 205 °F / 95°C 198 °F / 92°C 7 hours 205 °F / 95°C 200 °F / 93°C 8 hours 205 °F / 95°C 200 °F / 93°C13

www.KALORIK.com SC 41175 - 200319 LOCKING LID This Stay or Go Slow Cooker offers thoughtful features that make traveling with your food to a potluck or holiday party a breeze. The clip-locked lid has a tight seal for spill-resistant travel. It makes carrying your dish to and from the party very easy. Always hold the slow cooker by its side handles when moving the appliance! To unlock, simply push the lid release buttons on the handles inward.

• Always switch to the off position, unplug the appliance, and wait for it to cool down before cleaning it.

• Remove the lid and take the stoneware liner out using the handles. Wash them in hot, soapy water. You can also immerse them in water, but never use scouring pads to clean them. Rinse thoroughly. Be gentle with the locking clips.

• To clean the glass lid, we recommend taking the black gasket off the glass lid and fill it back after cleaning as shown below: Push the lid release buttons on the handles inward to release and open the locking clips. Push back the clips in position to lock them and seal the lid tight.14

Note: To prevent spills, please ensure that the black gasket fits firmly and snuggly around the glass lid before use.

• Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to soak). There is an area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water. This should be avoided.

• The stoneware liner can also be washed in the dishwasher. However, care should be taken not to chip or crack the stoneware liner.

• Wipe the inside of the aluminum pan and the body of the appliance with a damp sponge. Never immerse in water. Never put them in the dishwasher.

• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Never fill the stoneware liner with water to clean it when it is still in the aluminum pan. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface.

• Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave, or on a gas/electrical hob.

• Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat in the base unit. The sudden temperature change may crack the liner. Let the stoneware liner warm up at room temperature for 40 minutes before using with the base unit.

• Avoid hard shocks against the liner and lid.

• Do not put the glass lid in the refrigerator, otherwise it may crack.

• Do not use if liner or lid are chipped, cracked or severely scratched.15

• Do not attempt to repair or replace a damaged power cord! Contact the repair center of the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person for repair or replacement of the power cord.

• Caution! Before starting to cook, place the ceramic crock pot with the sealed lid properly in the slow cooker, otherwise the locking lid will not be locked or sealed properly.

• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.16

www.KALORIK.com SC 41175 - 200319 WARRANTY We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the Product Registration Card is not a condition of these warranties. You can also fill out this warranty card online, at the following address: www.KALORIK.com This KALORIK product is warranted in the U.S.A. and in Canada for 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. During this period, if the KALORIK product, upon inspection by KALORIK, is proven defective, it will be repaired or replaced, at Kalorik’s option, without charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, it will carry the remaining warranty of the original product. This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from a buyer's or user's misuse of the product, negligence, failure to follow KALORIK instructions noted in the user’s manual, use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product, wear and tear, alteration or repair not authorized by KALORIK, or use for commercial purposes. There is no warranty for glass parts, glass containers, filter basket, blades and agitators, and accessories in general. There is also no warranty for parts lost by the user. ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IS ALSO LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period and more than 30 days after date of purchase, do not return the appliance to the store: often, our Customer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing17

www.KALORIK.com SC 41175 - 200319 is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location. If this is the case, bring the product, or send it, postage prepaid by the user (all Kalorik customers are responsible for the initial shipment back to the warranty center), along with proof of purchase and a return authorization number indicated on the outer package, given by our Customer Service Representatives. Send to the authorized KALORIK Service Center (please visit our website at www.KALORIK.com or call our Customer Service Department for the address of our authorized KALORIK Service Center). When sending the product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department (please see below for complete contact information), Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - 5:00pm (EST) and Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm (EST). Please note hours are subject to change. If you would like to write, please send your letter to: KALORIK Customer Service Department Team International Group of America Inc. 16175 NW 49

Ave Miami Gardens, FL 33014 USA Or call: Toll Free: +1 888-521-TEAM / +1 888-KALORIK Only letters can be accepted at this address above. Shipments and packages that do not have a return authorization number will be refused.18

For questions please contact: KALORIK Customer Service Department Team International Group of America Inc. 16175 NW 49

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