West Bend 5 QT User Manual

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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3
Using Your Slow Cooker .......................................................................................... 3
Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 5
Temperature Guide .................................................................................................. 6
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker ..................................................................................... 7
Recipes .................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 12
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West Bend 5 QT Specifications

General

Material	Ceramic
Removable Pot	Yes
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Capacity	5 quart
Temperature Settings	Low, High
Dishwasher Safe	Yes

Summary

Important Safeguards

Before Using for the First Time

Using Your Slow Cooker

Helpful Hints

Adapting Recipes to Slow Cooking

Adapting recipes for slow cooking involves minor changes to liquid, seasoning, and ingredient timing.

Slow Cooking Meat

Less tender, less expensive cuts are best. Remove excess fat; meat can be browned.

Slow Cooking Vegetables

Add frozen/fresh veg late; precook strong-flavored ones; reduce onion.

Don't Remove Cover During Cooking

Keep cover on to retain heat, moisture, and flavor unless adding ingredients.

Temperature Guide

Cleaning Your Slow Cooker

Cleaning Travel Accessories

Instructions for cleaning storage lid and insulated carrying bag.

Recipes

Beef Vegetable Soup

Recipe for a 5-quart slow cooker featuring beef, vegetables, and tomatoes.

Herb Pork Roast

Recipe for a 5-quart slow cooker with pork roast, herbs, and garlic.

Pepper Steak

Recipe for a 5-quart slow cooker with steak, peppers, tomatoes, and soy sauce.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Recipe for a 5-quart slow cooker with corned beef brisket, onion, and cabbage.

Product Warranty

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Details the 1-year limited warranty for materials and workmanship, exclusions, and contact information.

Replacement Parts

Information on how to order replacement parts directly from Focus Electrics.