User manual CROCK POT 3725

[. . . ] Always use the -E2- stoneware when cooking. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT. ) 13. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot. To disconnect, turn CONTROL to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. Place padding under stoneware before setting on counter or table. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. [. . . ] 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. Q "How about thickening the juices or making gravy?" A 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. -E7- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q "Can I cook a roast without adding water?" A Yes ­ if cooked on LOW. The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the 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 slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. · Remember -- liquids don't "boil away" as in conventional cooking. Usually you'll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less. · It's "one-step" cooking: many steps in recipes may be deleted. Add ingredients to stoneware at one time and cook 8 to 12 hours (add any liquid last). · Vegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or on your range. EXCEPTION: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during last hour. GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT. ) TIME GUIDE IF RECIPE FOR OVEN SAYS: 15 to 30 minutes 35 to 45 minutes 50 minutes to 3 hours COOK ON LOW IN SLOW COOKER: 4 to 6 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 18 hours OR COOK ON HIGH IN SLOW COOKER: 11/2 to 2 hours 3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW. PASTA AND RICE If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc. , cook on rangetop before adding to slow cooker. If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 1/4 cup extra liquid per 1/4 cup of raw rice. LIQUIDS Use less in slow cooking -- usually about half the recommended amount. One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta. ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed, due to strong flavor. [. . . ] Stir after first hour. -E18- 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 visit: www. rivalproducts. com Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906. [. . . ]