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7. When the oil is simmering hot, add meats to the cooking 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 cooking pot’s opening. Avoid contact with hot oil as it may
sputter and spit.
8. Aer 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 o excess fat
prior to slow cooking. For best results, always add recipe cooking liquid to
the cooking pot rst. To ensure a avorful cooking liquid and to prevent
future burning, use a spoon to loosen browned bits and deglaze the
cooking pot.
SLOW COOKING
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. NOTE: Your Extra-Large 10 Quart Slow Cooker can accommodate large
roasts and whole chickens; as long as the lid ts snugly onto the cooking
pot.
3. Place food into the cooking pot. Do not OVER -ll the cooking pot with
food. For best results, avoid overcrowding. Fill the Slow Cooker between
1/2 to 2/3 full. When cooking soups or stews, allow a 2-inch space
between the food and the top of the cooking pot, to allow ingredients to
come to a simmer. NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination,
place the vegetables in the bottom of the cooking pot rst. Then layer the meat
and other ingredients.
5. Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet.
6. Turn the control dial to the desired setting: HIGH, LOW, or WARM.
The POWER indicator light will illuminate. Cook according to recipe
instructions. NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, check cooking progress, as some
foods may come to a boil and need additional liquids added. Remember that
frequent liing of the lid during cooking delays the cooking time.
7. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid. Li the lid slightly away
from you. This will allow the steam to escape before removing the lid.
8. Test food to make sure it is fully cooked.
9. Turn the control dial to LOW or WARM to serve in this elegant brushed
stainless steel Slow Cooker. Provide guests with a long-handled spoon
or ladle and a resting plate to serve. IMPORTANT: To avoid scratching
cooking coating, never use sharp utensils when stirring or serving foods
from the cooking pot. IMPORTANT: Always place a trivet or protective