Crock-Pot Countdown - User Manual

Printed in China 140949
GCDS-CRP16707-AB 4-7QTCountdownNC(hinged lid)10EM1 /9100050003089
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1
. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the Warranty.
2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you
p
urchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty.
3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please call our
Consumer Service Department at 1-800-323-9519 or visit our website at www.crockpot.com.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of three years from
the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover:
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519
and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519
and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in
Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business
as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other
problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
To register your product, please visit us online at www.crockpot.com.
© 2010 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
Website: www.crockpot.com.
Owner’s Guide
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Countdown
Read and Keep These Instructions
For use with 4-7 quart programmable
Countdown slow cookers
Premier Edition
4-7 QT Countdown 10EM1(140949):9100050003089 3/17/10 8:42 AM Page 1

Summary

Service and Warranty Information

3 Year Limited Warranty

Details the product's three-year warranty against material and workmanship defects.

Limits on Liability

Explains limitations on incidental, consequential, and implied warranty damages.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Provides contact information and procedures for obtaining warranty service.

Important Safety Precautions

Save These Instructions

Instructs users to keep safety information for future reference.

Polarized Plug Explanation

Explains the polarized plug feature and its purpose in reducing electric shock risk.

Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Components and Preparation

Preparing for Use

Outlines steps for preparing the slow cooker, including washing and assembly.

Hinged Lid Models

Provides specific instructions for handling the lid on models with a hinged lid.

Using and Cleaning Your Slow Cooker

Cleaning Instructions

Details the procedure for cleaning the slow cooker components and heating base.

Cooking Tips and Techniques

Pasta and Rice Tips

Guidance on cooking pasta and rice, including adjustments for doneness.

Bean Preparation

Advice on softening beans and using canned beans in recipes.

Vegetable Cooking

Tips for maximizing vegetable flavor and preventing overcooking.

Herbs and Spices Usage

Guidance on using fresh and dried herbs and spices for flavor.

Milk and Dairy Products

Advice on incorporating milk, cream, and sour cream into slow cooker recipes.

Soup Preparation

Tips for making soups, including water quantity and ingredient order.

Meat Cooking Guidelines

Recommendations for preparing and cooking various types of meat.

Advanced Cooking and Ingredient Handling

Frozen Meat Cooking

Instructions for cooking frozen meats, including liquid requirements.

Fish Cooking

Guidance on cooking fish quickly and timing its addition to recipes.

Liquid Requirements

Ensuring adequate liquid for optimal cooking and preventing dryness.

Recipes

Beef Bourguignon

Recipe for slow cooker Beef Bourguignon.

Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe for slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore.

Chili

Recipe for slow cooker Chili.

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Recipe for slow cooker Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken.

More Recipes

Pot Roast

Recipe for slow cooker Pot Roast.

Sausage and Meatballs

Recipe for slow cooker Sausage and Meatballs.

Beef Stew

Recipe for slow cooker Beef Stew.

Easy Healthy Fish Fillet

Recipe for slow cooker Easy Healthy Fish Fillet.

Crock-Pot Countdown Specifications

General

Brand	Crock-Pot
Model	Countdown
Category	Slow Cooker
Language	English