Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker 840084500 User Manual

Meal Maker Slow Cooker  
Slow Cooker Safety........................ 2  
Know Your Slow Cooker .............. 3  
How to Use Your Slow Cooker .... 3  
Tips for Slow Cooking.................. 5  
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker.......... 6  
Customer Service.......................... 8  
In USA: 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826  
840084500  
 
Know Your Slow Cooker  
Parts and Features  
1. Cover  
2. Crock  
3. Base  
4. Control Knob (see page 4)  
Crock Capacity  
How much does your slow cooker hold?  
The capacity of your slow cooker refers to the amount the crock can hold if it is  
filled to the rim. However, we DO NOT recommend filling to the rim. As a rule,  
you should select recipes that yield 1 quart less than the listed capacity of your  
crock. For example, if your slow cooker is labeled as a 6-quart slow cooker, your  
best results will be achieved using recipes that yield 5 quarts or less.  
How to Use Your Slow Cooker  
4. When finished, turn to Off and  
unplug Base. Remove food from  
Crock.  
1. Before first use, wash Cover and  
Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and  
dry. Do not immerse Base in water.  
5. Let Crock and Cover cool slightly  
2. Prepare recipe according to instruc-  
before washing.  
tions. Place food in Crock and cover.  
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select temper-  
ature setting.  
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Control Knob and Temperature Settings  
The Control Knob on the slow cooker  
offers Low and High temperature  
settings for cooking. The Keep Warm  
setting is for holding the prepared  
recipe at a perfect serving temperature.  
The Keep Warm setting should only  
be used after a recipe has been thor-  
oughly cooked. Food should not be  
reheated on the Keep Warm setting. If  
food has been cooked and then refrig-  
erated it must be reheated on Low or  
High, then switched to Keep Warm.  
CAUTION: The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cooking  
the recipe according to the instructions. The food must be hot enough to prevent  
bacterial growth before using the Keep Warm setting. Do not use the Keep Warm  
setting to reheat any food that has been refrigerated or frozen.  
If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker  
Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but  
different from conventional methods.  
Take a few minutes and read “How to  
Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.” Then  
try some of the recipes in the Hamilton  
Beach Slow Cooker Recipe Book  
included with your slow cooker.  
You’ll soon be convinced that a slow  
cooker is a necessity. There are also  
many slow cooker recipe books avail-  
able in the library or book store. If you  
have any questions, call our toll-free  
customer service number. We’ll be glad  
to help.  
If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before  
You are probably ready to develop new Our slow cooker heats from the sides.  
recipes for use in your slow cooker. If  
the recipe was originally cooked in a  
saucepan on the stovetop, or slow  
The Base slowly raises the temperature  
of the Crock. Whether cooked on Low  
or High, the final temperature of the  
roasted in the oven, adapting the recipe food is the same, about 200°F. The  
should be easy.  
only difference is the amount of time  
the cooking process takes. Read the  
section on “Adapting Recipes” for more  
information.  
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Tips for Slow Cooking  
If cooking soups or stews, leave a  
The Cover of the slow cooker does not  
form a tight fit on the Crock but should  
be centered on the Crock for best  
results. Do not remove the Cover  
unnecessarily— this results in major  
heat loss. Do not cook without Cover  
in place.  
2-inch space between the top of the  
Crock and the food so that the recipe  
can come to a simmer.  
Many recipes call for cooking all day.  
If your morning schedule doesn’t allow  
time to prepare a recipe, do it the night  
before. Place all ingredients in the  
Crock, cover and refrigerate overnight.  
In the morning, simply place Crock  
in the slow cooker and select the  
temperature setting.  
Stirring is not necessary when slow  
cooking. 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 the Cover, turn  
the Control Knob to High, and reduce  
the liquid by simmering. This will take  
30 to 45 minutes.  
Meat and poultry require at least 7 to  
8 hours on Low. Do not use frozen  
meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any  
meat or poultry before slow cooking.  
The slow cooker should be at least  
half-filled for best results.  
Removing Cover and Crock  
When removing the Cover, tilt so that  
the opening faces away from you to  
avoid being burned by steam.  
The sides of the Base of the slow  
cooker get very warm because  
the heating elements are located  
here. Use the handles on the Base  
if necessary. Use hot mitts to remove  
the Crock.  
Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required  
HEAT SETTING  
LOW  
8
HIGH  
4 lb. Whole Chicken  
3-4 lb. Beef Roast  
4
5
4
10  
8
3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham  
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Adapting Recipes  
Some ingredients are not suited for  
extended cooking in the slow cooker.  
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour  
cream should be added 2 hours before  
serving. Evaporated milk or condensed  
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.  
meat with a high fat content, place  
thick onion slices underneath, so the  
meat will not sit and cook in the fat.  
Some recipes call for browning the  
meat before slow cooking. This is only  
to remove excess fat or for color; it is  
not necessary for successful cooking.  
Many things can affect how quickly a  
recipe will cook. The water and fat  
content of a food, the temperature of  
the food, and the size of the food will  
all affect the cooking time. Food cut  
into pieces will cook faster than whole  
roasts or poultry.  
Slow cookers have very little evapora-  
tion. If making your favorite soup, stew,  
or sauce, reduce the liquid or water  
called for in the original recipe. If too  
thick, liquids can be added later.  
If cooking a vegetable-type casserole,  
there will need to be liquid in the  
recipe to prevent scorching on the  
sides of the Crock.  
Most meat and vegetable combinations  
require at least 7 hours on Low.  
The higher the fat content of the meat,  
the less liquid is needed. If cooking  
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker  
1. Turn the Control Knob to Off. Unplug  
have a plastic Cover, please place on  
top rack of dishwasher.  
cord from outlet.  
2. Remove Crock and Cover from Base 4. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth.  
and let cool. Do not use abrasive cleansers.  
3. Wash the Crock and the Cover in hot, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of  
soapy water. Rinse and dry. The  
Crock and the Cover may also be  
washed in the dishwasher. If you  
electrical shock, do not immerse  
Base in water.  
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and  
Information  
• The bottom of the Crock is very rough  
and can damage the countertop. Use  
caution.  
• Please handle the Crock and Cover  
carefully to ensure long life.  
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature  
changes. For example, do not place a  
hot Cover or Crock into cold water, or  
onto a wet surface.  
• The Crock and the Cover can become  
very hot. Use caution. Do not place  
directly on any unprotected surface or  
countertop.  
• Avoid hitting the Crock and Cover  
against the faucet or other hard  
surfaces.  
• The Crock is microwave safe and  
oven proof, but never heat the Crock  
when empty. Never place the Crock  
on a burner or stove top. Do not place  
the Cover in a microwave oven,  
• Do not use Crock or Cover if chipped,  
cracked, or severely scratched.  
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or  
metal scouring pads.  
conventional oven, or on the stove top.  
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Optional Features on Selected Models  
The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving,  
transporting, or storing the slow cooker. To use  
Lid Latch, place the white band into the groove  
located under one of the handles. Stretch the  
band to the other side of the slow cooker and  
secure it in the groove under the other handle.  
Once the band is attached, it can also be crossed  
over the knob to further secure the lid.  
The Carrying Case can be used when you need  
to transport the slow cooker to another location.  
First attach the Lid Latch. Secure the electric cord  
of the slow cooker with a rubber band or twist tie.  
Then set the slow cooker in the Carrying Case with  
the cord under the slow cooker. Fit the handles of  
the slow cooker through the openings in the case.  
Zip the case and use caution when carrying any  
hot foods. The Carrying Case can be cleaned by wiping with a damp sponge.  
For bigger spills, hand wash the case in cold water and mild detergent.  
DO NOT PLUG IN AND TURN ON WHEN THE SLOW COOKER IS STILL IN  
THE CARRYING CASE.  
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Customer Service  
Call our toll-free customer service numbers. Please note the model, type, and  
series number on the bottom of the slow cooker, or have the slow cooker close by  
when you call. This will help us answer your question.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period  
of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach  
products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we  
will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY  
IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN  
OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT  
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL  
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with  
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass  
containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the  
original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,  
neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed  
directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal  
rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do  
not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages,  
so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.  
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE  
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have  
model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)  
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS  
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada 1-800-267-2826  
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!  
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.  
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.  
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0  
263 Yadkin Road  
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387  
840084500  
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