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7. POWER ON LIGHT This will turn on (red) when the unit is working. 6. TIME INCREASE Pressing this button will increase the cooking time in 30 minute increments. 1. LCD DISPLAY SCREEN The LCD screen will display the time, heat setting and cooking or stand by modes. 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do not use any other type of outlet. Using Your Programmable Slow Cooker for the First Time Prior to first use, clean the appliance thoroughly. 1. Wash the glass lid and the ceramic pot in hot, soapy water. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Do not immerse metal housing in water. 4. Plug the power cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. 5. Always cook with the glass lid in place and the ceramic pot in position. Remember that frequent lifting of the glass lid will delay the cooking time. 6. When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the meat in the bottom of the ceramic pot. 7. Unplug the slow cooker when the cooking process is complete. Allow to cool completely before cleaning. The ceramic pot cannot withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes. 8. Do not use frozen meat or poultry in a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking. 9. Follow recommended cooking times. 10. Do not use the ceramic pot for storage of foods. 11. Do not reheat foods in the slow cooker.do not set heated unit with food on a finished wood table. Always use protective padding under ceramic pot before setting on table or countertop. 12. Do not use slow cooker to boil water. CAUTION: Be careful when adding additional liquids to ceramic pot - Never add cold liquids as this might cause the ceramic pot to crack. Always warm the liquids before adding. Programming the Slow Cooker 1. Plug the unit in to a polarized electrical outlet. You will hear one (1) long beep and the LCD display screen will light up. It will display " P-On" for one (1) second and then change to show the initial status " STAND_ BY" and default heat setting "HIGH". 2. Press the "Setting" button and then press on the timer increase button to set the cooking time. The time will increase in thirty (30) minute increments. 3. Press the setting button once again to set the cooking temperature "HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or KEEP WARM". 4. Once you have selected the desired cooking temperature, press on the "Start" button to begin cooking. 5. The timer will now start counting the time down to "0". 6. When set cooking time has expired, the unit will beep once and then go into Stand-By mode for five (5) minutes. After the five (5) minutes have passed it will go into "Keep Warm" mode for six (6) hours and then it will automatically turn " Off". 7. To stop the cooking process at any time during the operation, press on the "STOP" button and the unit will go back into "Stand-By" mode immediately and the "Power On' light will go off. The timer will be cleared and only the heat setting will remain. If you wish to restart the cooking process, you must reset the timer. 8. If you do not set any time, the unit will work in a " Count Up" mode to a maximum of twenty- four (24) hours. Once this time has passed, it will beep once and go into Stand- By mode for five (5) minutes. After the five (5) minutes have passed it will automatically go into "Keep Warm" mode for six (6) hours and then shut off. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Traditional RecipeTimeSlow CookerRecipe Time15-30 minutes4- 6 hours onLOW60 minutes6-8 hours onLOW1-3 hours8- 12 hours onLOW Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook food in a slow cooker, particularly when using the low or keep warm settings. Most recipes contained within this book, can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings, however cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe in this book will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting as well as the suggested cooking times. Using Your Programmable Slow Cooker 1. Prepare your recipe according to directions. 2. Place prepared food into the removable ceramic pot and cover with the glass lid. 3. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and set the time and desired temperature setting. It is not necessary to stir the ingredients during the cooking process. 4. Cooking times may differ by the amount of ingredients, room temperature and many other factors. Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual result. 5. Repeatedly removing the glass lid will decrease the temperature in the ceramic pot and lengthen the cooking times. 6. Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 41°F or 5°C. 7. When finished, press the "Stop" button and unplug the unit. You can serve the meal in the ceramic pot. 8. When removing the glass lid, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by the steam. Note: The glass lid and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns. 9. T...