BEANS
• Do not add dried beans to the slow cooker; cook them first.
• Canned beans are the perfect substitute for dried beans.
SEASONINGS
• Fresh herbs should be added at the end of the cooking cycle. If cooked too
long they lose their color and flavor.
• Dried herbs work well in the slow cooker and can be added at the beginning.
They can become stronger on longer cooking; begin with less and add at end,
if needed.
• Some spices and dried herbs, such as cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and whole
peppercorns can become quite intense with long cooking, so use sparingly.
• If using bay leaves, remember to remove before serving.
Care and Cleaning
Caring For Your Slow Cooker
❍ Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place the
hot glass lid or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface.
❍ Avoid hitting the stoneware liner or glass lid against the faucet or other hard
surfaces.
❍ Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely
scratched.
User Maintenance Instructions
This slow cooker requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable
parts.
Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than
cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
Caution: Never immerse cooking base or cord in water or other liquids.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to
the stoneware liner, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning with a plastic scouring pad.
Note: Both stoneware liner and glass lid are dishwasher-safe.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly damp cloth
or sponge.
Important: Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.
Storing Your Slow Cooker
1. Dry thoroughly before storing.
2. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
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NEED HELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the
appropriate 800 number on cover of this book. Please DO NOT return the
product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to
manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the
website listed on the cover of this manual.
TWO-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 product.
For how long?
• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either
new or factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-
free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental
damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
that vary from state to state or province to province.
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Towson, Maryland, USA
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