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How to Use
1. Place the slow cooker on a dry, level surface so the temperature control knob is facing out.
Pull the cord out of the built-in cord storage port on the back of the unit (Fig. C).
2. Lift the cover open and verify the cooking pot is in place. Also, be sure the condensation
collector is in position (Fig. D).
Caution! To avoid electrical shock, never add water directly into the slow cooker base or
cook without the removable cooking pot in place.
3. Prepare food according to the recipe and place into the cooking pot. See the sample recipes
on pages 4 and 5. For best results, fill the cooking pot at least half full. Do not fill above
the MAX fill level indicated in the cooking pot (Fig. A). The cooking pot features a nonstick finish. To help protect this surface, use
heat-resistant nylon, plastic, or wooden utensils. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick finish.
4. Plug the slow cooker into a 120VAC electrical outlet only and turn the temperature control knob to the desired setting (HIGH or
LOW). The WARM setting is not to be used for cooking. Use the WARM setting only after food has been cooked.
NOTE: Initially you may notice condensation on the cover glass. As cooking continues, the condensation may subside or disappear
altogether, even though the unit is still on. This is normal.
5. Close the cover and position the handle so it is toward the back of the unit.
6. Cook food for the time specified in the slow cooker recipe. However, if the quantity of a slow cooker recipe has been reduced so that
it does not fill the cooker half full, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than stated in the recipe.
Caution! Steam may escape when opening the cover. To prevent burns, stand to one side of the unit and lift the cover open using
one of the cover lifting tabs (Fig. B). Do not touch the glass window or cooking pot, as they will be hot.
NOTE: Avoid lifting the cover during cooking. This will cause significant heat loss, prolonging the cooking time.
7. When cooking is complete, turn the temperature control to the WARM setting until ready to serve food. If prepared food is not being
served directly from the slow cooker, or if transporting food in the slow cooker, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug from
the electrical outlet.
Caution! To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not allow condensation from the cover to drip into the base when the
cooking pot is removed. Be sure to thoroughly dry the inside of the cover, including the gasket, before closing the cover.
Traveling with your Slow Cooker
• Always transport your slow cooker using the carrying handle. Lift the carrying handle to the vertical position to lock the cover
securely in place and to prevent spills.
• IMPORTANT: Never fill above the MAX fill level indicated in the cooking pot (Fig. A, page 2).
• When transporting the slow cooker, push the cord into the built-in cord storage port on the back of the unit, and then secure the cord
end in the clip (Fig. C, page 2).
Care and Cleaning
1. Remove plug from wall outlet and allow slow cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash the removable cooking pot in warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The cooking pot may be washed in
the dishwasher; however, because it is made of anodized aluminum, the outside of the pot will discolor due to the caustic nature of
the dishwashing detergent. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any part of the slow cooker.
Soaking the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the pot is desired, do not soak for more than
two hours. Soaking for more than two hours may damage the nonstick finish.
NOTICE: Always make sure the cooking pot is completely dry before placing it back into the slow cooker base. Placing a wet cooking
pot into the slow cooker base may damage the unit and cause it to malfunction.
3. Remove the utensil holder from the cover and detach the silicone cord. Wash the cord and holder in warm, soapy water.
4. Remove the cover by lifting it to an upright position and then straight up off the cooker base. Do not immerse the cover in water or
wash it in a dishwasher. Clean the cover, including the gasket, with a damp, soapy cloth. Be sure to also clean under the grommet in
the glass window. If necessary, clean the center of the grommet with a Q-tip* cotton swab.
If you accidentally immerse the cover, you will need to dry the cover in a vertical position with the hinges resting on the counter. This
will allow water to drain out. Once the cover is thoroughly dry, reattach it to the cooker base. Reattach the utensil holder.
5. Wipe the slow cooker base with a soft, damp cloth to clean. Caution! To avoid electrical shock, never immerse the slow cooker
base in water or other liquid or wash it in a dishwasher.
* “Q-tip” is a registered trademark of Conopco, Inc. Presto is not affiliated with Conopco, Inc.
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