33453 - Slow cooker HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	HAMILTON BEACH
Model	33453
Product Type	Slow cooker with food warmer
Capacity (estimated)	6 L
Pot Material	Ceramic
Lid Material	Glass
Power Supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz
Cooking Functions	LOW, HIGH, WARM
Programmable Timer	2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours
Auto Shut-off	After 14 hours of operation
Food Warmer	Yes (on select models)
Lid Rest	Yes
Lid Latch Locking Device	Yes (on select models)
Cleaning	Pot and lid dishwasher safe (top rack, no SANI cycle)
Safety	Polarized plug, short cord, overheat protection
Warranty	5 years in Canada, 1 year in the United States
Customer Service (Canada)	1-800-267-2826
Replacement Parts	Available upon request (Canada: 1-800-267-2826)

Frequently Asked Questions - 33453 HAMILTON BEACH

How do I set the timer on the Hamilton Beach 33453 slow cooker?

Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the appliance. By default, the timer is set to 4 hours on high (HIGH). To change the time, press the HOURS button until the desired duration (2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours). The temperature can be set separately with the TEMP button. The countdown starts immediately.

Can I use the WARM setting to cook food?

No, the WARM setting is only for keeping already cooked food at serving temperature. Do not use it to cook or reheat raw food. Use LOW or HIGH settings for cooking.

What if my food is not sufficiently cooked?

First check that you used the correct temperature setting (LOW or HIGH) and not WARM. Make sure the lid is properly in place. If you use LOW but with a cooking time intended for HIGH, the food may be undercooked. Voltage variations or altitude can also lengthen cooking time. Allow enough time and adjust based on your experience.

How do I use the food warmer?

The food warmer (on select models) keeps already cooked food warm. Plug in the appliance, place hot food in the warmer pot, then insert the pot into the base and cover. Do not use it to cook food. Unplug after use.

Can I wash the pot and lid in the dishwasher?

Yes, the ceramic pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe, preferably on the top rack. Do not use the SANI cycle as high temperatures may damage the product. You can also wash them by hand with warm soapy water.

How do I use the Lid Latch device?

The Lid Latch is a lid locking device for transport or storage. Put the catch tab into the slot under one handle, stretch it to the other side and secure it into the slot under the other handle. Never use the Lid Latch during cooking.

How much food can I put in the slow cooker?

For best results, fill the removable pot to a maximum of 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the rim. If the pot is half full, check cooking 1 to 2 hours before the indicated finish time. For soups and stews, leave about 5 cm (2 inches) of space to allow food to expand.

Can I cook frozen meat in the slow cooker?

No, never use uncooked frozen meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before cooking. For food safety, meat must be cooked as soon as it is placed in the pot (unless the slow cooker was prepared the day before and refrigerated).

Why did my meal overcook?

Overcooking may be due to a pot that is too empty (less than half full). The slow cooker is designed to cook well with a full pot. If the pot is half full, check cooking earlier. Also, make sure you are using the correct time setting: if you use a time intended for LOW with HIGH, cooking will be faster.

How should I store leftovers after cooking?

Do not place the entire removable pot in the refrigerator, as cooling would be too slow. Separate leftovers into small containers and place them in the refrigerator. This allows for quick and safe cooling. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on internal food temperatures.

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Questions

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 the 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 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 (O); then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. CAUTION! To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in base. Cook only in removable crock.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated removable crock.
16. Intended for countertop use only.
17. 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.
18. Do not use appliance 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 foods. 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 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 crock 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

*To order parts:

US: 1,800,851,8900

www.hamiltonbeach.com

Canada: 1.800.267.2826

Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

Lid Holder*

Lid Holder With Cord Wrap

Lid LatchTM*
(on select models)

Glass Lid*

(Lids may vary in appearance

depending on model.)

Crock Capacity: For best results, fill crock at least half full but no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.

Food Warmer (on select models)

Chrome-Plated Wire Clips (for latching lid) (select models) Handles shown with wire clips in place for transporting only. Do not cook or store with lid clamped down.

How to Use Slow Cooker

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

1. Plug into outlet.

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

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

4. 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 www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

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 also 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 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 of 14 hours.

How to Use Food Warmer

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

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Add hot food to food warmer crock.

3. Place crock into base and cover.

WARNING Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth. This is a food warmer and is NOT a slow cooker. Food warmer must NOT be used to warm uncooked or undercooked foods. Food warmer should only be used to warm recipes involving thoroughly cooked ingredients. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
4. When finished using, unplug.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.

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

1. Unplug.
2. Remove crock with oven mitts. Let cool.
3. Crocks and lids are top-rack dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use "SANI" setting when washing in dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product.
4. Wipe outside of appliance with a soft, damp cloth.

How to Use Lid Latch™

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

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

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

Tips for Slow Cooking

• Removable 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 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 top of removable crock and food so 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, prepare it the night before. Place all ingredients in removable crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place removable crock in slow cooker.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in 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 entire removable crock in 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.

• Higher fat content of meat, 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 recipe to prevent scorching on sides of removable crock.

• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in slow cooker. Once meat is placed into removable crock, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night before, where crock should be placed into 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 used a cooking time based on High heat setting?
• Did you have the glass lid placed correctly on slow cooker?
• Was food cooked in the food warmer? Do not use food warmer to cook food.

Food isn't done after cooking amount of time recommended in my recipe.

• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude. Slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, they can alter cooking times in slow cooker by extending cooking times. Allow sufficient time and select appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

My meal was overcooked. Why?

• Was removable crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled removable crock. If removable 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.

Notes

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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 60Hz ).

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.

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