User manual CROCK POT 3730

[. . . ] LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Rival® warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival® will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT between 8:00 a. m. [. . . ] The liquid will act as a "cushion" to prevent sudden changes in temperature. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an additional 4 to 6 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH. · Do not set heating unit filled with food on a finished wood table. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A "What if the food isn't done after 8 hours. . . when the recipe says 8 to 10 hours?" This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can slightly alter the cooking times. Allow plenty of time, and remember, it is practically impossible to overcook. You will learn through experience whether to decrease or increase cooking times. -4- Q A "Must the Crock-Pot® slow cooker be covered?The slow cooker will not recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. While using HIGH heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors. "How about thickening the juices or making gravy?" Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1/2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Turn to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes) it's ready. "Can I cook a roast without adding water?" Yes ­ if cooked on LOW. The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. GUIDE FOR ADAPTING RECIPES Q A Q A This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker -- your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer steps and dishes. . . and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your stoneware in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the Crock-Pot® slow cooker. A few hints: · Allow sufficient cooking time. * · Cook with cover on. [. . . ] Saute over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in onion, mushrooms, 1 /2 teaspoon thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Makes 4 to 6 servings. -9- TURKEY POT PIE WITH CORNBREAD CRUST 2 pounds boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2" cubes 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, or frozen mixed vegetables 2 /3 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 2 cups chicken broth /4 cup sherry CORNBREAD 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 /4 cup vegetable shortening Combine 1/3 cup flour, salt black pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, frozen peas and carrots (or frozen mixed vegetables), garlic and mushrooms. [. . . ]