Care and Cleaning
1. Check that the slow cooker is
switched off and unplugged before
cleaning.
2. Allow the slow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.
NoTe: Do not immerse the metal base
in water to clean any part of the slow
cooker.
NoTe: Do not use abrasive cleaners
or scouring pads.
3. Wipe the metal base and cord with a
clean damp cloth.
4. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in
hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
The ceramic pot and glass lid can also
be washed in the dishwasher.
Ceramic Pot Care
Here are a few simple tips to assure your
slow cooker gives you years of service.
• This is a large-capacity slow cooker and
it is recommended that you cook with at
least 1 qt (1 L) of food in the ceramic pot.
• Do not store the ceramic pot in the
refrigerator.
• If the ceramic pot has been inadvertently
left in the refrigerator, do not immediately
fill with hot or warm liquids. Wait until
the pot is at room temperature.
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NoTe: When cooking very thick
mixtures, such as polenta or many
desserts, the ceramic pot may be lightly
coated with no-stick cooking spray
before cooking. This coating will help
make cleanup easier after cooking.
To clean white residue from the
ceramic pot
Small amounts of calcium in wash water
may leave a white residue in the ceramic
pot after it has been washed. To clean the
residue, follow this procedure:
1. Pour a small amount of vinegar into
the pot and dilute it with an equal
amount of water.
2. Wipe the inside surfaces of the pot
with a soft pad. Be sure to wipe the
vinegar/water solution sufficiently over
all the affected areas.
3. Empty the pot, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth or towel.
• If assembling a recipe in advance of
cooking, store ingredients in a covered,
separate container.
• After each use, always follow the "Care
and Cleaning" instructions.
• For best results, the ceramic pot
should be at least half-filled. If less
than half filled, check for appropriate
temperature 1 to 2 hours earlier than
recipe states.