User manual WINDMERE WSC200C

[. . . ] Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. ⷠA person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance. ⷠIf the cooking base falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. [. . . ] Use pot holders or oven mitts when touching any part of the slow cooker. When cooking time is complete, turn control knob to OFF (0) and unplug. Using oven mitts, carefully remove glass lid by grasping knob and lifting lid slightly away from you. Using oven mitts, remove stoneware liner from cooking base and place on a trivet. Even when switched OFF (0) and unplugged, slow cooker remains hot for some time after use; set aside and allow appliance to cool before cleaning or storing. Note: If you are moving hot slow cooker, grasp unit by cooking base handles; use pot holders or oven mitts. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING YOUR SLOW COOKER. hINTS FOR SLOW COOKING · Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire, heat small amount of oil in skillet; add meat and brown prior to putting into stoneware liner. ⷠWhole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground. ⷠRemember, liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking. Reduce amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for slow cookers. ⷠHigh fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor. pre-cooking or browning will help reduce amount of fat and help to preserve color. If cooking meat with high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that meat will not sit and cook in fat. If necessary, use slice of bread, spoon or straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving. ⷠFoods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly. cONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING · Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips, and beets require longer cooking times than most meats. ⷠIf adding fresh milk or yogurt, it should be done during last 2 hours. Cook separately and then add to slow cooker during last 30 minutes, or follow slow cooker recipe instructions. For example, do not place hot glass lid or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface. ⷠDo not use ceramic liner to store food in refrigerator and then reheat in cooking base. [. . . ] Also, please DO NOT mail product back to the manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual. One-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada) What does it cover? ⷠAny defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica's liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product. [. . . ]