33443 - Slow cooker HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Slow Cooker
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Model	33443
Power Supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz
Wattage	Not specified
Pot Capacity	Fill up to 2.5 cm from rim (exact capacity not specified)
Pot Material	Removable stoneware
Lid Material	Glass
Temperature Settings	Low (LOW), High (HIGH), Warm (WARM)
Timer	2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours
Automatic Shut-off	Yes, after 14 hours of total operation
Switch to WARM mode	Automatic after cooking time ends
Lid Lock	Yes, Lid Latch™ device (on some models)
Maintenance	Wash the pot and lid in warm soapy water; do not immerse the base
Safety	Polarized plug; hot surfaces; do not use frozen meat
Warranty	5 years in Canada, 1 year in the United States
Customer Service	Canada: 1.800.267.2826; United States: 1.800.851.8900
Website	www.hamiltonbeach.ca (Canada); www.hamiltonbeach.com (United States)

Frequently Asked Questions - 33443 HAMILTON BEACH

How do I set the cooking time?

Press the HOURS button to select 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours. The countdown starts immediately.

What if the food is not cooked enough?

Make sure you are not using the WARM setting for cooking. Ensure you have selected the correct setting (LOW or HIGH) and that the lid is properly in place.

Can I use the glass lid in the microwave?

No, the glass lid should not be placed in the microwave, conventional oven, or directly on a heat source. Only the stoneware pot is microwave-safe (empty, avoid).

How do I clean the slow cooker?

Wash the removable stoneware pot and glass lid in warm soapy water. Wipe the base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the base, cord, or plug in water.

Can I cook frozen meat in the slow cooker?

No, never use uncooked frozen meat. Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it in the slow cooker.

Why did my meal overcook?

This can happen if the stoneware pot is only half full or if the cooking time is too long for the needs. Check the cooking 1 to 2 hours before the scheduled end time.

What is the WARM setting for?

The WARM setting keeps food at serving temperature without further cooking. Do not use it to cook or reheat cold food.

How do I use the Lid Latch lock?

Attach the latch tab into the groove under one handle, extend it, and secure it under the other handle. Use it only for transport or storage, never during cooking.

Can I prepare the recipe the night before?

Yes, place all ingredients in the removable stoneware pot, cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place the pot in the slow cooker and set the cooking time.

Where can I find recipes for my slow cooker?

Visit the Hamilton Beach website: www.hamiltonbeach.ca or www.hamiltonbeach.com for recipes, tips, and to register your product.

USER MANUAL 33443 HAMILTON BEACH

Visit www.hamiltonbeach.com for our complete line of products and Use and Care Guides – as well as delicious recipes, tips, and to register your product online!

Questions? Please call us – our friendly associates are ready to help. USA: 1.800.851.8900

Hamilton Beach® cookware oven with digital control panel (no visible text or symbols on main subject)

Programmable Slow Cooker

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 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 cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

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. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

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

9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place removable stoneware crock or base on or near hot gas or an electric burner. Do not place slow cooker base in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control to OFF (①); then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base. Cook only in removable stoneware crock.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated removable stoneware crock.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance 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 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.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Please handle 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 crock or lid against faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers 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 directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
• The crock is microwave-safe and oven-proof, but never heat crock when empty. Never place lid on a burner or stove top. Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on stove top.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

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 crock.

Parts and Features

Crock Capacity

For best results, fill the crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim.

*To order parts:

US: 1.800.851.8900

www.hamiltonbeach.com

Canada: 1.800.267.2826

Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

Line drawing of a cooking pot with lid and handle (no text or symbols)

Lid Holder*

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and side handles (no text or symbols)

Lid Holder With Cord Wrap

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and control panel (no text or symbols)

Lid Latch™
(on select models)

Glass Lid\*

(Lids may vary in appearance depending on model.)

Chrome-Plated Wire Clips (for latching lid)
(on select models)

Handles shown with wire clips locked in place for transporting only. Do not cook or store with lid clamped down.

4

©

Cooking Mode

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and removable stoneware crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Diagram showing a plug inserted into an electrical outlet with a black arrow indicating the cable (no text or symbols present)

Turn unit on by pressing ON/OFF (①) button. The unit will automatically default to a cooking time of 4 hours on HIGH.

Select desired cooking temperature by pressing the TEMP button.
NOTE: Do not use WARM setting to cook or reheat food.

Adjust cooking time by pressing the HOURS button. 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours can be selected. Cooking time will then count down in 2-hour increments. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

NOTES:

• The 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, the unit will reset to count down from the new number of hours chosen.
• As a safety precaution, the unit will not stay on for more than 14 hours of continuous cooking and warming time and will also shut off automatically.

The selected cooking time will glow for 2 hours. When the 2 hours are finished, the next 2-hour light will glow and continue the countdown until the cooking time is complete.

At the end of the cooking time, the slow cooker will automatically switch to WARM setting. NOTE: Cook time plus warm time cannot exceed 14 hours. When the unit switches to WARM, the light glows to show how much time is remaining of the 14 hours.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING hock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

Diagram showing a cable being inserted into an electrical socket (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a cooking pot with two gloves and a speedometer, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a hand cleaning a large cooking pot with a digital kitchen control (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a dishwasher's lid and side bowl (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Remove crock and let cool.
DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product.

How to Use Lid Latch™

The Lid Latch™ helps secure lid while moving, transporting, or storing slow cooker. Do not use Lid Latch™ while cooking.

Line drawing of a rice cooker with control panel and side-mounted buttons (no text or symbols)

Place latch under one handle. Stretch to other side and secure under other handle.

Line drawing of a standard rice cooker with control panel and side handles (no text or symbols)

Once attached, latch can also be crossed over knob to further secure lid.

6

©

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The removable stoneware 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 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 (5-cm) space between the top of the removable stoneware 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 removable stoneware crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the removable stoneware crock in slow cooker.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire removable stoneware crock in the refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.

• 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 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 the removable stoneware crock.

- Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the removable stoneware crock, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night before, where crock should be placed into the refrigerator).

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:

The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your county, please visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Cannot select TEMP and/or HOURS settings.

Food is undercooked.

The food isn't done after cooking the amount of time recommended in my recipe.

My meal was overcooked. Why?

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• Is the unit plugged in?
- Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order.
- Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting; always cook on Low or High heat settings.
- Did you select the Low heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the High heat setting?
- Did you have the glass lid placed correctly on the slow cooker?

- 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 cooking times in the slow cooker by extending the cooking times. Allow sufficient time and select the appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

- Was the removable stoneware crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled removable stoneware crock. If the removable stoneware crock is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than 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.

8

Notes

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 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., 120V \~ 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 a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or 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.

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

Line drawing of a cooking pot with lid and handle (no text or symbols)

Repose-couvercle*

Line drawing of a standard rice cooker with a lid and side-mounted handle (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and control panel (no text or symbols)

Electrical outlet with two 3-pin socket connected to a cable, showing power cord insertion (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a plug inserted into an electrical socket with two outlets, illustrating the process (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of hands holding a cooking pot with a digital display (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand cleaning a rice cooker with a digital display (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with control panel and digital display (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with control panel and digital display (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and side panel (no text or symbols)

Descanso de Tapa*

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and side panel (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and side panel (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a plug inserted into an electrical socket with a black arrow indicating the insertion direction (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing a cable being inserted into an electrical socket (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a cooking pot with two gloves, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a hand pressing a cooking pot on a stand (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a cooking pot with a digital display (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with lid and control panel (no text or symbols)

Mixcoac MEXICO 03910 D.F.

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Nuevo Leon