8 QT Slow Cooker
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model KC281H
120V., 60Hz., 340 Watts
• Safety
• Operation
• Cleaning
CAUTION:
Before using this slow cooker, read this
manual and follow all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398
COOKING RECIPES
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 8 QT SLOW COOKER
French Onion Beef
Ingredients:
When turned on for the first time, your
new slow cooker may emit an odor for
up to 10 minutes. This is due to the
initial heating of the materials used in
making the slow cooker. The odor is
safe and should not reoccur after initial
heating.
Before using your 8 Quart Slow Cooker,
remove any labels, stickers or tags that
may be attached to the appliance.
1 1/4 lb.
8 oz.
boneless beef round steak (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick)
sliced fresh mushrooms
1
1
1
large white onion, sliced into rings
10 3/4-oz can condensed French onion soup
6-oz pkg. instant herb stuffing mix
melted butter or margarine
1/4 cup
4-oz
shredded mozzarella cheese
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Directions:
Cut the beef into 6 serving size pieces. Layer half of the beef, mushrooms and
onion rings in the slow cooker; repeat layers. Pour soup over ingredients in slow
cooker. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender and
no longer pink.
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Before serving, in medium bowl, combine stuffing mix, contents of seasoning
packet, melted butter or margarine and 1/2 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker;
toss to mix. Place stuffing on top of contents in slow cooker. Increase heat setting
to High. Cover and cook an additional 20 minutes or until stuffing is fluffy. Sprinkle
with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.
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Warm Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
6-8 cups
2 cups
1 cup
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices
bread crumbs
brown sugar
cinnamon
4
nutmeg
1/8 tsp.
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
salt
1
butter or margarine melted
walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
Directions:
1. Metal Housing
2. Ceramic Pot
3. Glass Lid
4. Control Knob
5. Inner metal lining (attached to metal housing – not removable)
Place the apples in the bottom of the ceramic pot. In a mixing bowl, combine the
bread crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, melted butter or margarine
and walnuts. Spread mixture over apples in the ceramic pot. Cover and cook on
Low setting for 3 hours 30 minutes or on High for 2 hours 45 minutes.
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
Power:
120V., 60Hz.
340 Watts
* Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
COOKING RECIPES
Before Using Your Slow Cooker
Spicy Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
Ingredients:
Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly
2 cups
1 lb
2
2
1/2
sausage, diced
•
Before using for the first time, wash the cover and the ceramic pot in hot, soapy
water.
frozen, cooked shrimp, shelled and cleaned (thawed)
medium onions, coarsely chopped
stalks celery,sliced
green pepper, seeded and diced
red pepper, seeded and diced
can whole tomatoes
tomato paste
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•
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Do not immerse metal housing in water or any other liquid.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
Always cook with the cover on and the ceramic pot in position. Remember that
frequent lifting of the cover delays the cooking time.
When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the meat in the bottom of
the ceramic pot.
Unplug the slow cooker when cooking is complete. Before cleaning, allow to cool
completely.
1/2
1 28-oz
1/4 cup
3
1 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
1 tsp.
2
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cloves garlic, minced
dried parsley
thyme
Tabasco® sauce
The ceramic pot cannot withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes.
Do not use frozen meat or poultry in a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry
before slow cooking.
whole cloves
•
2 Tbs.
1 cup
olive oil
raw white rice
CAUTION: Be careful when adding additional liquids to ceramic pot -
Never add cold liquids as this might cause the ceramic pot to
crack. Always warm the liquids before adding.
Directions:
Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it has browned
evenly. Add sausage to ceramic pot. Add the rest of the ingredients except the
shrimp to the ceramic pot and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low setting for
8 hours or on High for 4 hours. One hour before serving, turn to High setting and
stir in the shrimp.
Setting the Temperature
The slow cooker has been developed with a wrap-around side element concealed in
the unit. This element provides the low, even temperature that makes lengthy
cooking times possible. As a result of the wrap-around element, food will not stick to
the base of the ceramic pot despite the long cooking time and the need to stir food is
almost unnecessary. As food cooks just below boiling point, very little steam is given
off and there is next to no evaporation, all of which provides flavorful, tender and
moist results, even with budget cuts of meat.
Beef Fajitas
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. flank steak
1
1
1
1
1 Tbs.
2 cloves
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
8 oz
12
onion sliced
green bell pepper cut in strips
red bell pepper
jalapeno pepper chopped
cilantro
fresh garlic minced
chili powder
ground cumin
ground coriander
salt
can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
flour tortillas
LOW: The low heat setting gently
simmers food for an extended
period of time without overcooking
or burning. No stirring is required
when using this setting. Ideal for
vegetable dishes and re-heating.
WARM:
The warm setting is for holding the
prepared recipe at a perfect
serving temperature. This
setting should only be used after a
recipe has been thoroughly
cooked.
If food has been
refrigerated, it
must be heated
on low or high
and then
HI: The high heat setting is used
when baking or cooking dried
beans and will cook food in half the
time required for the low setting. As
food will boil when cooked on the
high setting, occasional stirring of
stews and casseroles will improve
the flavor distribution. Food should
be monitored when using the high
setting, just like cooking in a pot
with the lid on.
Low
Hi
Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese-shredded, salsa
Off
Warm
Directions:
switched to
warm.
WARNING: Do Not Cook on
Warm Setting.
Cut steak into medium size pieces. In slow cooker, combine meat, onion, bell
peppers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
Add tomatoes. Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High 4-5 hours.
Remove meat from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and stir. To
serve fajitas, spread meat mixture into flour tortillas, add toppings and roll up.
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COOKING RECIPES
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V
AC polarized electrical outlet. Do not use any other type of outlet.
Ingredients:
3 lbs.
chicken wings
Using Your 8 Qt Slow Cooker for the First Time
1
large onion, chopped
soy sauce
brown sugar
Prior to first use, clean the appliance
7. Unplug the slow cooker when the
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
1 tsp.
thoroughly.
cooking process is complete. Allow
1. Wash the glass lid and the ceramic
to cool completely before cleaning.
ground ginger
pot in hot, soapy water.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Do not immerse metal housing in
The ceramic pot cannot
withstand the shock of sudden
temperature changes.
2
cloves garlic, minced
dry cooking sherry
1/3 cup
water.
8. Do not use frozen meat or poultry in
Directions:
4. Plug the power cord into a 120 volt
a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or
AC outlet.
poultry before slow cooking.
9. Follow recommended cooking
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Cut off and discard wing tips. Cut each wing at the
joint to make two sections. Place the wing parts on a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5
inches from the heat for 20 minutes, 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is
brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Mix together the onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cooking sherry
in a bowl. Pour over the chicken wings. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or
on High for 2 to 3 hours. Stir chicken wings. Be sure wings are evenly coated with
sauce.
5. Always cook with the glass lid in
place and the ceramic pot in
times.
position. Remember that frequent
10. Do not use the ceramic pot for
lifting of the glass lid will delay the
storage of foods.
cooking time.
11. Do not reheat foods in the slow
6. When cooking a meat and vegetable
cooker. Do not set heated unit with
combination, place the meat in the
food on a finished wood table.
bottom of the ceramic pot.
Always use protective padding
CAUTION: Be careful when adding
additional liquids to ceramic pot -
Never add cold liquids as this might
cause the ceramic pot to crack.
Always warm the liquids before
adding.
under ceramic pot before setting on
table or countertop.
12. Do not use slow cooker to boil
water.
French Onion Soup
Ingredients:
2 lbs.
4 Tbs.
1 Tbs.
1 tsp.
6 cups
1 Tbs.
10 oz.
1 pkg.
6
onions sliced
beef broth concentrate
salt
fresh ground pepper
water
olive oil
beer
provolone or mozzarella cheese
Slices toasted white bread
Directions:
Sauté onions in pan with olive oil until clear in color. Place onions in slow cooker
with water, salt, pepper, beef concentrate and beer. Simmer soup on Low for 6-8
hours. Slice toast into cubes and place in oven proof soup bowls. Pour soup over
toast and top with a slice of cheese. Bake for 25 min at 325°F or until cheese
browns slightly. Caution: soup is very hot when removed from oven.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING RECIPES
Cheesy Brocolli Quiche
GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
STIRRING FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when using
the low or warm setting. When using the
high setting, stirring ensures even flavor
distribution.
Always allow sufficient time for the food
to cook. It is almost impossible to
overcook food in a slow cooker,
Ingredients:
2 Tbs.
2 lbs.
10 oz.
3/4 cup
3/4 tsp.
1/2 tsp
1 cup
2 eggs
1 cup
corn oil
boneless skinless chicken breasts
frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
flour
baking powder
salt
evaporated milk
beaten
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped onion
particularly when using the low or warm
settings. Most recipes contained within
this book can be cooked on any one of
the temperature settings, however
cooking times will vary accordingly.
Each recipe in this book will give
specific instructions indicating the
appropriate temperature setting as well
as the suggested cooking times.
BASIC COOKING TIME GUIDE
Heat
Setting
Low
High
4-5 Lb.
Chicken
6-8 Hours
3-4 Hours
4-5 Lb. Pot
Roast
6-8 Hours
4-5 Hours
2 Tbs.
2 tsp.
dried parsley flakes
Beef Stew
Chili
8-10 Hours
8-10 Hours
4-5 Hours
4-5 Hours
GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
Directions:
Your favorite traditional recipes can be
adapted easily by halving the amount
of liquid and increasing the cooking time
considerably. See the guide below for
suggested cooking times and settings
when adjusting your favorite recipes.
Coat slow cooker with oil. Add chicken and broccoli and cook on low 6-8 hours or
on high 3-4 hours until fork tender. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, milk,
and eggs; fold in the cheese, onion, and parsley. Pour the mixture over the
chicken and broccoli; cook 1 hour on high.
Vegetable
Soup
6-8 Hours
3-4 Hours
*The cooking times given above should be
used ONLY as a guide. It is recommended
that a thermometer be used to check the
temperature to ensure the food is completely
cooked.
Beef Bourguignon
Traditional Recipe
Time
Slow Cooker
Recipe Time
Ingredients:
6
strips of bacon, cut into 1-2” pieces
beef rump roast, cut into 1” cubes
large carrots peeled and sliced
medium onion chopped
salt
3 lbs.
3
1
1 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
3 Tbs.
3 Tbs.
2 cups
1/2 cup
1 Tbs.
4-6 hours on
LOW
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
15-30 minutes
• The cover of the slow cooker does not
form a tight fit on the ceramic pot but
should be centered on the ceramic pot
for best results. Do not remove the
glass cover unnecessarily - this will
result in major heat loss. Do not cook
without the glass cover in place.
• Stirring is not normally needed when
using a slow cooker. However, if cooking
on high, you may want to stir occasionally.
• Slow cooking retains most of the
moisture in foods. If a recipe results in
too much liquid at the end of the cooking
time, remove glass cover, set the cooking
mode to “High”, and reduce the liquid by
simmering. This will take 30-45 minutes.
• The slow cooker should be at least half-
filled for best results.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch
space between the top of the ceramic pot
and the food so that the food may be
allowed to simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. You
can also prepare the recipe the night
before by placing all ingredients in the
ceramic pot, cover and refrigerate
6-8 hours on
LOW
8-12 hours on
LOW
60 minutes
1-3 hours
fresh ground pepper
white all purpose flour
beef broth concentrate
red or Burgundy wine
brandy
Note: These times are approximate.
Times can vary depending on
tomato paste
ingredients and quantities in recipes.
All food should be cooked with the glass
lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted,
both the heat and moisture in the food
are lost. Cooking times should thus be
extended by approximately 30 minutes.
2 cloves fresh garlic or 1 tsp minced garlic from jar
1/2 tsp.
1
1/2 lb.
1 lb.
whole thyme
Whole bay leaf
pearl onions
fresh mushrooms, sliced
Directions:
LIQUID AMOUNTS
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and drain. Add cubed
beef to bacon fat and brown well. Place browned beef cubes in slow cooker.
Lightly brown carrot and chopped onion then add to slow cooker. Season with salt
and pepper. Stir in flour. Add beef broth concentrate, cooked bacon, wine and
brandy, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, pearl onions, and mushrooms, mix well.
Cover cook on Low 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours.
When food is cooking in your slow
cooker, very little moisture boils away.
To compensate this, it is advisable to
halve the liquid content of traditional
recipes. However, if after cooking, the
liquid content is excessive, remove the
lid and operate the slow cooker on the
high setting for 30-45 minutes or until
the liquid reduces by the desired
amount.
Cooking Tip
Place unused portion of tomato paste in ice-cube tray. Wait till frozen then
store in a freezer bag for future use. Each ice-cube is equivalent to 1 Tbs.
of tomato paste.
overnight. In the morning, simply place
the ceramic pot in the slow cooker and
select the temperature setting.
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COOKING RECIPES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Meat & Poultry require at least 7 to 8
•
When using the ceramic pot to
Champion Chili
Ingredients:
31/2-4 lbs. coarsely ground beef
hours on LOW. Do not use frozen
meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• Cook dried beans 1-2 hours on high
setting, then add remaining ingredients,
cook on low for the remaining time.
• When cooking curries and casseroles,
richer, more intensive flavors will
develop when the first stage is
prepared by traditional methods, i.e.
brown the onions, meat and spices
first in a non-stick pan.
• When using the ceramic pot to reheat
food in the oven, never preheat the
oven first. The ceramic pot cannot
withstand sudden temperature
changes.
• Never place the glass cover in the
oven.
serve, place it on a heat resistant
pad so as not to damage the table or
counter surface.
1
14 ½ oz. can beef broth
medium onion, finely chopped
instant beef bouillon
6oz. can tomato paste
paprika
DO NOT
3 Tbs.
3 tsp.
1
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•
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Use the ceramic pot if chipped or
cracked.
Operate the slow cooker without the
ceramic pot in place.
Place the hot ceramic pot onto a wet
surface.
Use frozen meats or foods in slow
cooker. Always defrost them first.
Place the glass lid in oven or
microwave.
2 Tbs.
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 Tbs.
1 Tbs.
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1 clove
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1 Tbs.
1/4 tsp
1
chili powder
cumin
onion powder
salt
fresh garlic
garlic salt
sugar
lime juice
instant chicken bouillon powder
small package frozen corn, thawed (optional)
sour cream, for topping
chopped green onion, for topping
shredded cheese, for topping
grated bitter sweet chocolate, for topping
NEVER
•
Use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads when cleaning the
ceramic pot.
Place water or other liquids into the
base of the slow cooker.
Immerse the base, cord or plug of
the slow cooker into water or any
other liquid.
•
•
DO
•
•
•
Handle the ceramic pot and glass lid
with care.
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Use oven mitts when lifting the
ceramic pot containing hot foods.
Avoid extreme temperature changes
in the ceramic pot or glass lid. For
example, do not place into or under
cold water while still hot.
•
Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
Directions:
Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat , stirring to crumble the beef until it
is browned. Drain. Place cooked beef, chopped onion, 1/2 of beef broth, tomato
sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, two teaspoons of the beef bouillon, garlic
powder and black pepper in ceramic pot. Mix ingredients and cover with glass lid.
Cook for 7 hours 15 minutes on Low setting or 3 hours 15 minutes on High
setting. Stir in remaining beef bouillon, onion powder, salt, sugar and lime juice.
Cover and cook for one more hour. Top with sour cream, green onions and
cheese if desired. Bittersweet chocolate gives chili a rich flavor with or without
cheese topping.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
•
The ceramic pot and glass lid can
be washed in the dishwasher.
However care should be taken not to
chip or crack the ceramic pot or
glass lid.
Never immerse the metal housing,
cord or plug in water or any other
liquid.
Clean the metal housing only with a
damp cloth. Do NOT immerse in
water.
When storing your slow cooker,
loosely coil the power cord, don’t
wrap the cord around the unit.
CAUTION: Make sure that the unit
is unplugged from the power source
and the control button is on “Off”
before cleaning.
Classic Rice Pudding
Ingredients:
•
Always allow unit to cool before
cleaning.
4 cups
3/4 cup
cooked white rice
raisins
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Remove the ceramic pot and glass
lid and wash in hot, soapy water
using mild dishwashing detergent.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
11/4
11/4
can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
11/2 Tbs. sugar
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Never use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads to clean the
ceramic pot or glass lid.
To soften stubborn, cooked on
foods, fill the ceramic pot with warm,
soapy water and allow to soak.
Remove by lightly scrubbing with a
nylon kitchen brush.
1tsp.
ground cinnamon (or to taste)
Directions:
Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except sugar
and cinnamon in cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until
liquid is absorbed. Stir pudding. Sprinkle pudding with sugar and cinnamon.
Serve warm
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COOKING RECIPES
Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls
COOKING RECIPES
Carolina Barbecued Pork
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
24
large cabbage leaves
ground beef
2
onions quartered
brown sugar
paprika
salt
2 lbs.
2 cups
1
2 Tbs.
1 Tbs.
2 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
1
2/3 cup
4 tsp.
1 tsp.
cooked white rice
16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato soup
finely chopped onion
salt
1
pepper
1/2 cup
2 tsps.
1/2 tsp.
4-6lb boneless pork butt or shoulder roast
cider vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
crushed chili peppers
pepper
Directions:
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Core cabbage head. Immerse cabbage head in large pot of boiling water for about
3 minutes or until cabbage is limp. Separate leaves from head of cabbage.
Combine ground beef, rice, salt and pepper. Sauté onions till clear color, mix into
meat and rice mixture.
1/2 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
dry mustard
garlic salt
cayenne pepper
French bread baguettes cut in half lengthwise.
Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in the center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends
over meat.
Directions:
Place in slow cooker. Combine tomato soup and tomatoes. Pour over cabbage
rolls. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.
Place onions in stoneware. Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub
seasonings over roast, and place in slow cooker. Combine vinegar,
Worcestershire sauce, crushed chili peppers, sugar, mustard, garlic salt and
cayenne. Stir to mix well. Drizzle 1/4 of vinegar mixture over roast. Cover and
refrigerate remaining vinegar mixture. Cover slow cooker and set on Low for 10 to
12 hours or 5 to 6 hours on High. Remove meat and onion and drain. Chop or
shred meat and chop onions. Place shredded pork in baguettes. Drizzle remaining
vinegar mixture over sandwiches.
Barbecued Ribs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs
1/4 cup
1/2 tsp.
1 Tbs.
2
1/2 tsp.
1
1/4 cup
3/4 cups
pork loin back ribs
packed brown sugar
pepper
liquid smoke
garlic cloves, chopped
salt
small onion, sliced
cola
barbecue sauce
Herb Roasted Lamb
Ingredients:
4
large potatoes, cut into cubes
salt
1 tsp.
6 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and crushed
zest of 1 lemon.
4
1
sprigs fresh rosemary
boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
olive oil
Directions:
Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix
brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic and salt; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs
into 4-inch pieces. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from
slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid. Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl.
Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 1 hour.
2 Tbs.
1/2 cup dry white wine
Directions:
Place the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the salt, garlic,
lemon zest and rosemary together. Rub all over the lamb. Heat the olive oil in a
large frying pan and brown lamb evenly on all sides to lock in juices. Place the
browned lamb in the slow cooker. Pour in the wine. Cook on Low for 10-12 hours.
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