Operating Instructions; Important; Browning & Searing In The Aluminum Pot - Bella 14124 Manual De Instrucciones

12. Press the POWER button to turn the Slow Cooker OFF; then unplug the Slow Cooker.
13. Allow the Slow Cooker to cool.
14. Remove the locking lid. Press the front lid lock release button. Grasp the lid knob and lift the lid.
15. Located on the backside, below the hinge, are 2 lid lock tabs. Squeeze the lid lock tabs together, then lift
the lid off the aluminum pot. (See Figure 4.)
16. Wearing oven mitts, grasp the aluminum pot handles, lift and remove it from the slow cooker body; empty
the water.
CAUTION: The aluminum pot and aluminum pot side handles will be very hot. Handle with care by using
protective oven mitts.
17. Wash the aluminum pot and tempered glass lid in mild dishwashing soap. Use a lightly soaped sponge to
clean the glass lid. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Place the aluminum pot inside the slowcooker body.
18. Replace the locking lid. Place the hinge into the rear housing. (See Figure 4.) Lower the front lid. An
audible click can be heard as the lid locks into position.

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT: The programmable Slow Cooker can be programmed in half hour (30 minutes) increments from
00:30 (30 minutes) to 20:00 (20 hours). Press the TIME button followed by the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust
target cook time at any time while the Slow Cooker is cooking.
Add depth of flavor and rich color to your slow cooked dishes by browning and searing your food in the
aluminum pot before slow cooking.
For best results: Remove meat from the refrigerator and set it out at room temperature for at least 20 minutes
before searing.
Browning & Searing in the Aluminum Pot
1. For a flavorful, seared crust, generously season meat or poultry with your favorite spice rub
before searing.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable or peanut oil to the aluminum pot. (Do not use butter or olive oil as they
tend to burn at high temperatures.)
NOTE: The amount of additional fat needed depends on the fattiness in the meat.
3. Press the lid lock button and lift the lid. Remove the aluminum pot from the slow cooker body, and place it
directly on the stovetop.
4. Turn burner heat to HIGH.
5. When the oil is shimmering hot, add meats to the aluminum pot, fat-side down; place poultry pieces
skin-side down. Sear meat for a few minutes until brown, then turn food until all surfaces are browned.
WARNING: Use caution while searing. Use protective oven mitts. Keep hands and face away from the
aluminum pan's opening. Avoid contact with hot oil as it may sputter and spit.
CAUTION: Use protective oven mitts when removing aluminum pot from stovetop to bring back to slow
cooker body.
6. After all food is browned, it may be necessary to de-fat the cooking liquid. Use a slice of bread, a spoon,
or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat prior to slow cooking.
For best results, always add recipe cooking liquid to the aluminum pot first. To ensure a flavorful cooking
liquid and to prevent future burning, use a plastic or wood spoon to loosen browned flavorful bits and
deglaze the aluminum pot.
WARNING: To avoid scratching the non-stick ceramic coating, never use sharp utensils when stirring foods
in the aluminum pot.
7. Prepare ingredients according to recipe instructions. Place food into the aluminum pot. DO NOT FILL
THE POT TO THE TOP WITH FOOD. For best results, the aluminum pot should be at least half-filled.
When cooking soups or stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food and the top of the cooking pot, so
ingredients can come to a simmer.
Figure 4
Hinge
Rear lid lock tabs
Rear housing
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