84293 - Slow cooker WestBend - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Slow Cooker
Brand	WestBend
Model	84293
Capacity	5 liters (estimated)
Dimensions	Approximately 30 x 30 x 25 cm (estimated)
Weight	Approximately 4.5 kg (estimated)
Power Supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power	Approximately 200 W (estimated)
Dish Material	Ceramic
Lid	Glass with metal ring
Handles	Rectangular and round
Temperature Settings	Low (LO), High (HI), Keep Warm (Warm)
Indicator Light	Yes (depending on model)
Feet	Rubber
Removable Dish	Yes
Dishwasher Safe	Dish and lid are dishwasher safe
Warranty	1 year limited (parts and labor)
Replacement Parts	Available by order (www.westbend.com or [phone])
Use	Indoor household use only
Electrical Specifications	Polarized plug (one blade wider)

Frequently Asked Questions - 84293 WestBend

Can I use the ceramic dish on a stovetop?

No, never use the ceramic dish on a stovetop, under the broiler, in the freezer, or in the oven (except microwave). The dish could break if it comes into direct contact with a heat source.

Can I preheat the heating base?

Do not preheat the heating base. Place food in the dish, cover, then place in the base and turn on.

How to clean the slow cooker?

Allow to cool completely. The ceramic dish and glass lid can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher. Wipe the base with a damp cloth after unplugging.

Can I add frozen foods?

Do not add frozen or cold foods to a hot dish, as a sudden temperature change may crack the ceramic.

What is the typical cooking time?

Most meats and vegetables cook in 8 to 10 hours on LO or 4 to 6 hours on HI. Use Keep Warm only for keeping food warm.

Can I use metal utensils?

No, use plastic, rubber, or wood utensils to avoid scratching the ceramic.

What to do in case of failure?

Contact customer service at [phone] or email to [e-mail]. Proof of purchase is required for warranty.

Can the lid go in the microwave?

No, the glass lid cannot go in the microwave because it contains a metal ring. Only the ceramic dish can go in the microwave.

How to thicken the sauce at the end of cooking?

Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then slowly stir into the slow cooker set on HI until thickened.

Can I leave the slow cooker on unattended?

Yes, but with caution. Make sure the appliance is on a heat-resistant surface, away from children. Do not let the cord hang.

USER MANUAL 84293 WestBend

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Important Safeguards....2

Before Using for the First Time .... 3

Using Your Crockery Cooker....4

Helpful Hints....4

Cleaning Your Crockery Cooker....5

Recipes 5

Warranty....8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Products Group International may cause injuries.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• Do not use the ceramic cooking vessel or cover on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the freezer, or in the oven. You may use the ceramic cooking vessel in the microwave oven, but do not place the glass cover in the microwave oven as it has a metal ring.
• Do not use ceramic cooking vessel or glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches as weakened glass and ceramic can shatter during use. Discard immediately. See Replacement Part section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement part.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the ceramic cooking vessel or cover when it is hot.
• Do not move an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.
• Set ceramic cooking vessel and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot ceramic cooking vessel or cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.
• Do not preheat the heating base.
• Do not add frozen/cold foods or liquids into heated ceramic cooking vessel. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover or ceramic cooking vessel to crack or shatter.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless Crockery™ Slow Cooker is set in "OFF" position.
• Always turn control to "OFF" and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Caution: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable ceramic cooking vessel; do not attempt to cook directly in the heating base.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during operation.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not allow children to operate or be near the Crockery™ Slow Cooker, as the outside surfaces are hot during use.
• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.
  • For household use only.

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Glass Cover Cover Knob Ceramic Crock Temperature Knob Rubber Feet

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material.

Before using your Crockery Cooker the first time, clean the entire appliance according to the cleaning instructions.

1. Place heating base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Place foods into cooking vessel, cover and place into heating base. (If you wish to brown or pre-cook any foods before slow cooking, this must be done in a different cooking utensil on top of the range). Never place ceramic-cooking vessel on top of range, as it will break from direct contact with heat.
3. With heat control set at "OFF," plug cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only.
4. Set heat control to "LO" or "HI" and cook for recommended time given in recipe. If your crockery cooker has a signal light, it will glow when cooker is plugged into an outlet. As a general guideline, most meat and vegetable combinations need 8 to 10 hours of cooking at "LO," or 4 to 6 hours at "HI." Do not cook foods at "Keep Warm" setting, as temperature is not hot enough to cook foods. Use "Keep Warm" setting only to keep cooked foods warm for serving. Avoid removing cover when slow cooking as cooking time will be increased due to loss of temperature. Remove cover only when needed to stir occasionally or when adding ingredients. Always lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.
5. After food is cooked, reduce heat to "Keep Warm" for serving or turn control to "OFF." Unplug the cord from electric outlet after use. Allow cooker to cool before cleaning.

- Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

- Some expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

HELPFUL HINTS

- Stir foods occasionally to reduce sticking to sides of cooking vessel.

- Use only plastic, rubber, wooden or non-metal cooking tools with cooking vessel. Use of metal cooking tools may scratch the ceramic vessel.

- Foods will be brought to a simmer at all cooking settings. The setting determines the time needed to reach a simmer.

- If the cooking vessel is filled less then half full, suggested cooking times should be reduced.

- Less tender, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited to slow cooking then expensive cuts of meat. Remove excess fat from meat when possible before slow cooking. Remove skin from poultry, if desired, before cooking.

- Raw vegetables take longer to cook than meats as the liquid simmers rather than boils. Cut vegetables into uniform, bite-size pieces to cook evenly.

- You may fill the cooking vessel with food the night before cooking and refrigerate. When ready, place cooking vessel into the heating base and cook. The gradual warming will not harm the cooking vessel.

- Insert a meat thermometer into roast, hams or whole chickens to ensure meats are cooked to recommended temperature. Fresh or thawed fish and seafood fall apart during long hours of cooking. Add these ingredients an hour before serving.

- Milk, sour cream and natural cheese break down during long hours of cooking. Add these ingredients just before serving or substitute with undiluted condensed creamed canned soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends to give better results than naturally aged cheese.

- Rice and pasta may be added uncooked during the last hour of cooking time. If added uncooked, make sure there are at least two cups of liquid in the cooking vessel. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

CLEANING YOUR CROCKERY COOKER

1. Allow the entire unit (base, cooking vessel and cover) to cool before cleaning. Set cooking vessel and cover on a dry hot pad or trivet for gradual cooling. Do not run cold water over hot cooking vessel or cover, as they may crack if cooled suddenly.
2. Wipe heating base and cord with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged and the base is cool.
3. Cooking vessel and cover may be washed using hot soapy water by hand or cleaned in the dishwasher. Avoid contact between pieces to prevent damage.
4. Use a non-abrasive cleanser or baking soda paste to remove stains. Do not use metal scouring pads or cleansers. Wipe with distilled vinegar to remove water spots or mineral deposits. Rewash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

RECIPES

Many of your favorite recipes may be adapted to the West Bend® Crockery Cooker. To do so, use the following guide.

If your recipe says to cook for...30 minutes 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours35 to 60 minutes 8 to 10 hours 5 to 6 hours1 to 3 hours 10 to 12 hours 7 to 8 hours

Cook at “LO” for...

Cook at “HI” for...

Try some of our favorite recipes using the West Bend® Crockery Cooker that we have included to get you started.

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

1 12 lbs. Chicken, cut into cubes
3 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, cut into 12 " pieces
3 ribs of celery, cut into 12 " pieces
1 14 ^1/2 -oz. can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
12 tsp. salt
14 tsp. dried rosemary leaves
14 tsp. pepper
^3/_4 cup uncooked fine egg noodles

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 9 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Combine all ingredients, except egg noodles in the cooking vessel. Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
2. Remove chicken pieces from cooking vessel and set aside to cool slightly. Set control to HI and add noodles, stirring to combine. Cover and continue to cook 30 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to cooking vessel and cook until noodles are tender. Serves 4. Set at Keep Warm for serving, if desired.

Herbed Pork Roast

3 large garlic cloves, quartered	14 tsp. ground cloves
212 - 3lb. pork roast, boneless or bone-in	12 tsp. grated lemon peel
34 tsp. salt	12 cup water
34 tsp. ground thyme	2 tbsp. cornstarch - optional
14 tsp. rubbed sage	2 tbsp. water - optional

Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Cut 12 small pockets into roast and insert garlic pieces. In small bowl combine salt, thyme, sage, cloves and lemon peel. Rub on pork roast.

2. Pour 12 cup water into the cooking vessel. Add roast. Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 170^ F or higher.

3. Remove roast and allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Remove garlic pieces. Juices may be thickened for gravy if desired. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Set control to HI. Stir slowly into juices until thickened. Serves 4 to 6.

Slow Cooker Stew

112 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1” pieces	1 1012 -oz. can beef broth
1 small onion, chopped	2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 carrots, cut into 12 ” pieces	1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2 ribs celery, cut into 12 ” pieces	1 bay leaf
3 medium potatoes, cut into 12 ” pieces	34 tsp. salt
1 1412 -oz. can whole tomatoes,undrained, cut up	14 tsp. pepper 112 tbsp. quick cooking tapioca

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Combine all ingredients in cooking vessel, stir to blend.

2. Place cooking vessel into the heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serves 4. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired.

Beef Roast with Vegetables

2-2 12 lbs. beef roast	4 med. potatoes, quartered and halved
1 small onion, quartered or sliced	12 cup water
4 carrots, cut into 1” pieces	salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. If desired, brown roast in skillet over medium heat of range unit before placing into cooking vessel. Season as desired. Place vegetables around roast. Add water.
2. Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. (Meat thermometer should read 170°F for well done). Remove roast and vegetables. Thicken juices with mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water if desired. Set control to HI and slowly stir mixture into juices until thickened. Serves 4.

Chili

1½ lbs. lean ground beef or turkey

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up

1 15-oz. can kidney beans, undrained

1½ tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. salt

12 tsp. pepper

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 4 to 5 hours

1. Brown ground beef or turkey with onion, green pepper and garlic in skillet over medium heat of range unit. Remove excess grease. Transfer mixture into cooking vessel. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend.
2. Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given. Serves 4 to 5. Set at Keep Warm for serving, if desired.

Chicken Vegetable Stew

2 lbs. chicken, cut into cubes

3 carrots, cut into 12 " pieces

2 ribs celery, cut into 12 " pieces

1 8-oz. can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained

1 15-oz. jar whole small onions, undrained, OR 1 medium onion, chopped

1 10-oz. bag frozen peas, rinsed with hot water

12 tsp. salt

12 tsp. dried thyme leaves

12 tsp. paprika

14 tsp. rubbed sage

1 / 4 tsp.pepper

12 cup water

1 6-oz. can tomato paste

1 10 ^1/2 -oz. can chicken broth

3 tbsp. cornstarch

1 / 4 cup water

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Place chicken parts, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and peas in cooking vessel. In medium bowl combine salt, thyme, paprika, sage, pepper, water, tomato paste and broth. Pour over chicken mixture.
2. Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
3. Remove chicken pieces and set aside to cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to cooking vessel; stir to combine.
4. Set control to HI. Combine cornstarch and water; stir slowly into stew until thickened. Serves 4 to 6. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Products Group International, LLC (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company’s discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company, if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at [phone], or e-mail us at [e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company several ways. Order online at www.westbend.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Attn: Customer Care Dept.

P. O. Box 53

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Your state/province's sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: ____

Where purchased and price, if known: ____

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ____

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Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Attn: Customer Care Dept.

P. O. Box 53

West Bend, WI 53095

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