User manual CROCK POT SCVPE600-CN

[. . . ] Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit's operation or believe any repair is necessary, please write to our Consumer Service Department or visit our website at www. [. . . ] CARE OF STONEWARE As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware bowl will not withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes. If the stoneware has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put in cold foods. Do not preheat slow cooker before using unless specified in the recipe. hINTS AND TIPS PASTA AND RICE · If you are converting a recipe that calls for uncooked noodles, macaroni, or pasta, cook them on the stovetop just until slightly tender before adding to slow cooker. If you are converting a recipe that calls for cooked rice, stir in raw rice with other ingredients; add 1/4 cup extra liquid per 1/4 cup of raw rice. Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acidic foods. Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans with three times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 11/2 hours or until beans are tender. Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried beans. vEGETABLES · Many vegetables benefit from slow cook times and low temperatures and are able to develop their full flavor. They tend not to overcook in your slow cooker as they might in your oven or on your stovetop. When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat, place vegetables in slow cooker before meat. Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to facilitate cooking. Because eggplant has a very strong flavor, you should parboil or sauté the eggplant before adding it to the slow cooker. lIQUIDS · It is not necessary to use more than 1/2 to 1 cup liquid in most instances since juices in meats and vegetables are retained more in slow cooking than in conventional cooking. When converting conventional cooking recipes to slow cooking recipes, use about half of the recommended amount of liquids, except for in recipes that contain rice or pasta (refer to PASTA AND RICE). mILK · Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for extended times. Add other soup ingredients to the slow cooker first; then add water only to cover. Since milk, cream or sour cream will break down if heated above boiling point, carefully stir them in at end of cooking cycle. mEATS · For meats, trim fats, wipe or rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels. [. . . ] Add all ingredients, starting with 8 cups of stock and including reserved liquid from dried mushrooms (being careful to discard any sediment), to stoneware. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5 1/2 hours, until barley and vegetables have softened. If more liquid is needed, add more stock (this will require more cooking time after adding). 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste 2 packages dry onion soup mix 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 16-ounce cans diced tomatoes 4 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 4 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 2 teaspoons salt 4 pounds chuck roast 2 onions, chopped 2 potatoes, chopped 4 bay leaves 12 new potatoes, quartered 4 lb corned beef brisket 3 bay leaves 1 head cabbage, wedged Cover; cook on Low 8-10 hours or on High 4-5 hours. [. . . ]