User manual CROCK POT CLASSIC FOR USE WITH 8 QUART MANUAL SLOW COOKER

[. . . ] JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. [. . . ] We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface. NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses. NOTE: Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table, or other surface. Due to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used. Always place protective padding under stoneware before setting on table or countertop. -3- -2- CROCK-POT® SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS Fig. When cooking is done, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning. USAGE NOTES: · Ifyoususpectthatthepowerhasgoneoutduringtheday, thefoodmaybe unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food inside. · Forrecipesthatrequirearangeoftimes, selectthetimeclosesttothesettingon your slow cooker. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW, set your slow cooker to 8 hours. · Toavoidoverorunder-cooking, alwaysfillthestoneware¾fulltoconformto recommended cook times (with the exception of certain cakes and custards, and as guided otherwise in our slow cooker recipes). · Donotoverfillstoneware. Topreventspillover, donotfillstonewarehigherthan ¾full. · Alwayscook, withthelidon, fortherecommendedtime. Donotremovethelid during the first two hours of cooking. · Removablestonewareisovenproofandmicrowavesafe. Donotuseremovable stoneware on gas or electric burner or under broiler. Part Lid Stoneware Dishwasher Safe Yes Yes Oven Safe No Yes, but not in the broiler Microwave Safe Stovetop Safe No Yes No No PREPARING YOUR CROCK-POT® SLOW COOKER FOR USE Before you use your slow cooker, remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware. HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER 1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to the stoneware, and cover with the lid. Plug in your Crock-Pot slow cooker and select the temperature setting from the three setting options. One hour on HIGH is equivalent to approximately 1½ to 2 hours on LOW. WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat. NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than 4 hours. -4- -5- HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER · ALWAYS turn your slow cooker off, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and allow it to cool before cleaning. [. . . ] Cover and cook on Low for 8­9 hours or on High for 4­5 hours. -10-11- RECIPES Pot Roast Serves 8­10 4 pound beef chuck pot roast ½ cup flour Kosher salt and pepper 3 carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, quartered 3 onions, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 cup beef broth or wine RECIPES Beef Stew Serves 8­10 4 pounds beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup flour Kosher salt and pepper 3 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 6 medium potatoes, quartered 3 onions, chopped 3 celery stalks, sliced 1. Cover and cook on Low for 8­10 hours or on High for 5­6 hours, or until tender. 1. Cover and cook on Low for 8­10 hours or on High for 5­6 hours, or until meat is tender. Stir thoroughly before serving. Sausage and Meatballs Serves 8­10 5 pounds sausage and meatballs, uncooked 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes Grated cheese 1­2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes in juice, chopped coarsely 1 bunch fresh basil Cooked pasta Easy, Healthy Fish Fillet Serves 5­6 Kosher salt and pepper 4 pounds white fish (cod, sea bass, tilapia or catfish), skinned Fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley, basil, tarragon, savory or a combination of all) 3­4 lemons, thinly sliced Prepared salsa or olive tapenade to garnish 1. [. . . ]