Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord,

plug, or base in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is

used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped

or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer

service number for information on examination, repair,

or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by

the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch

hot surfaces, including stove.

10. Do not place on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in

a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect slow cooker, turn OFF; then remove plug

from wall outlet.

13. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not

cook in base. Cook only in removable crock.

14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding

refrigerated foods into a heated crock.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or

injury to persons, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Please handle crock and lid carefully to ensure long life.

• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example,

do not place a hot lid or crock into cold water, or onto a wet

surface.

• Avoid hitting crock or lid against faucet or other hard

surfaces.

• Do not use crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely

scratched.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

• The bottom of the crock is very rough and can damage the

countertop. Use caution.

• The crock and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not

place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.

• The crock is microwave-safe and oven-proof, but never heat

crock when empty. Never place lid on a burner or stove top.

Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or

on stove top.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you

to avoid being burned by steam.

The sides of the slow cooker’s base get very warm because

the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if

necessary. Use oven mitts to remove crock.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only.

This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and

serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any

nonfood materials or products.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug

(one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The

plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or

by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician

replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to

reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over

a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved

extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the

extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of

the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension

cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped

over.

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Parts and Features

Crock Capacity

For best results, fill the crock at least half full but no more

than one inch from the rim. If only half-filled, foods may

cook faster.

Control Dial With

ON/OFF Button

IntelliTime™ Light

Base

Display

Glass Lid*

Removable Stoneware

Crock*

Folding Base

Handles

Lid Rest*

Cord Wrap*

Lid Rest*

*To order parts:

US: 1.800.851.8900

www.hamiltonbeach.com

Canada: 1.800.267.2826

www.hamiltonbeach.ca

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Introduction

How to Use IntelliTime Mode

No more dry, mushy slow-cooked meals. The IntelliTime™ slow cooker automatically adjusts the heat to prevent overcooking. Most slow

cooker recipes call for a 6- to 8-hour cook time, but many working families are out of the house for 10 or more hours a day. With the

IntelliTime slow cooker, food is finished precisely when you want, even up to 12 hours later.

The IntelliTime slow cooker has two modes of cooking—IntelliTime mode and Manual mode. The IntelliTime mode ramps heat up quickly

or slowly based on the number of hours you want to cook, from 4 hours to 12 hours. When the cooking time has ended, it shifts to

WARM for 4 hours. It is ideal for cooking large meats, meat and vegetable combinations, or long-cooking soups and stews. The Manual

mode is the traditional way of slow cooking with heat settings of WARM, LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. Choose the Manual mode for foods

with cooking times of less than 4 hours or recipes such as desserts and egg dishes.

INTELLITIME: Choose cooking time from 4 hours to 12 hours in 30-minute increments. In this mode, the slow cooker automatically adjusts

the heat to the hours selected.

Examples of Common IntelliTime Settings

Choose your starting time in the left column. Look across the top to choose a serve time. Your IntelliTime setting is the number of hours at

the point where the two intersect.

*Will switch to WARM after 12 hours.

SERVE TIME

NUMBER OF HOURS TO SET INTELLITIME

COOKING

START TIME

6:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

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10 1/2

10

9 1/2

6:00 p.m.

11 1/2

11

10 1/2

10

6:30 p.m.

12

11 1/2

11

10 1/2

7:00 p.m.

12*

12

11 1/2

11

7:30 p.m.

12*

12

11 1/2

8:00 p.m.

12*

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How to Use IntelliTime™ Mode (cont.)

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When cooking is finished, slow

cooker will automatically switch

to the WARM setting.

MAX cooking

time is 12 hours

with an additional 4 hours of

warming time. After any time

setting, the slow cooker will

automatically switch to WARM

for up to 4 hours.

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To turn off at any time, press and

hold ON/OFF button. Unplug from

wall outlet.

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Plug in slow cooker. Press ON/

OFF button to turn on. Display

will flash 4:00. (Slow cooker will

start at 4:00 if no other setting is

selected.)

2

Rotate knob to the right to select cooking time from 4 to 12 hours in

30-minute increments. Push button to start or wait a few seconds and

slow cooker will start automatically. The slow cooker will beep when

it starts and IntelliTime light will be illuminated.

NOTE: Display flashes when setting can be changed and remains lit

after the beep and cooking starts. Once cooking starts, settings cannot

be adjusted. Turn slow cooker off and restart to reset.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

EXAMPLE FOR SETTING INTELLITIME: Your recipe for Beef Stew

calls for cooking on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. You will be away from

home for 10 hours. Ignore the recipe time and set the dial for 10

hours. The slow cooker adjusts heat to make your Beef Stew ready

to eat, not overcooked, at 10 hours. Can’t make it home in 10 hours?

No problem, the slow cooker automatically switches to WARM for up

to 4 hours after cooking time has ended.

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How to Use Manual Mode

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Plug in slow cooker. Press ON/

OFF button to turn on. Display will

flash 4:00.

Rotate knob past the IntelliTime™

mode settings to select desired

heat setting, WARM, LOW,

MEDIUM, or HIGH.

Use a separate kitchen timer to

keep track of cooking time when

using the Manual mode.

Food Safety Hazard.

Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial

growth before using WARM setting. The WARM

setting should only be used after a recipe has

been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on

WARM setting. Visit foodsafety.gov for more

information.

MANUAL: Choose desired heat settings WARM, LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. In this mode,

slow cooker will NOT keep track of cooking time. A kitchen timer should be used.

w WARNING

Push button to start or wait a few

seconds and slow cooker will start

automatically. The slow cooker

will beep when it starts.

NOTE: Display flashes when

setting can be changed and

remains lit after the beep and

cooking starts. Once cooking

starts, settings cannot be

adjusted. Turn slow cooker off

and restart to reset.

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After 14 hours, the slow cooker

will automatically turn off.

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To turn off at any time, press and

hold ON/OFF button. Unplug from

wall outlet.

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Care and Cleaning

Remove crock and let cool.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting

when washing in the dishwasher.

“SANI” cycle temperatures could

damage your product.

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Visit www.hamiltonbeach.com for our complete line

of products and Use and Care Guides –

as well as delicious recipes, tips, and

to register your product online!

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Tips for Slow Cooking

• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only

half-filled, foods may cook faster.

• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing glass

lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to

be extended.

• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 1-inch (2.5-cm) space between

the lid 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 crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate

overnight. In the morning, simply place crock in slow cooker.

• When choosing recipes for this slow cooker, look for recipes

that call for cooking time on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or LOW 6 to 8

hours. Recipes calling for less cooking time should be checked

periodically for doneness.

• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker.

Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2

hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are

perfect for slow cooking.

• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If

cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices

underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.

• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your

favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original

recipe. If too thick, liquid 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.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any

meat or poultry before slow cooking.

• Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal

cooking temperatures.

• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire crock in the

refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide

leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.

• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature

in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the crock, it should be

cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night before,

where crock should be placed into the refrigerator).

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:

The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking

for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your

county, please visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.

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PROBLEM

Food is undercooked.

My meal was

overcooked. Why?

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm.

• Was power interrupted?

• Did the slow cooker cook for the complete time selected? Select HIGH or the 4-hour setting

to add more time to the recipe.

• Recipe had too much liquid.

• Crock was overfilled.

• Did you have the lid placed correctly on the slow cooker?

• Was the crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food

in a filled crock. If the crock is only half-filled, foods may cook faster. Check for doneness

periodically.

• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.

• Recipe called for shorter than normal cook time and IntelliTime™ mode was used.

Troubleshooting

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Recipes

Beef Pot Roast

3–5 lb. (1.3–2.2 kg) beef pot roast

1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt

1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper

4 potatoes, quartered

4 carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces

2 onions, quartered

1 envelope dry onion mix

1/2 cup (125 ml) beef broth or water

1. Season roast with salt and pepper. In skillet, over medium-

high heat, brown roast on all sides; set aside.

2. Place vegetables in crock. Place roast on top of vegetables.

3. Sprinkle with onion soup mix. Drizzle beef broth over meat

and vegetables. Cover slow cooker.

4. Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time

OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after

5 seconds.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired

(select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 5 hours, MEDIUM for 7 1/2 hours, OR

LOW for 10 hours

Serves: 4 to 6

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Pot roast should cook until fork-tender. For

food safety, be sure to cook until meat thermometer registers at

least 160°F (71°C) for medium.

Whole Chicken and Vegetables

1 medium onion, sliced

5 1/2–6 lb. (2.5–2.7 kg) whole chicken

2 teaspoons (10 ml) seasoned salt

1 teaspoon (5 ml) cracked black pepper

4 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.8-cm) pieces

4 small red potatoes, cut into eighths

2 celery ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.8-cm) pieces

1. Place half of sliced onion on bottom of slow cooker crock.

2. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle all sides with seasoned salt

and pepper. Place chicken on top of sliced onions in crock.

3. Arrange remaining onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery around

chicken. Cover slow cooker.

4. Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time

OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after

5 seconds.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired

(select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 4 hours, MEDIUM for 5 hours, OR

LOW for 6 to 8 hours

Serves: 4 to 6

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Chicken is done when meat temperature

registers 170°F (77°C) in the breast or 180°F (82°C) in the thickest

part of the thigh.

Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe internal cooking temperature.

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Recipes (cont.)

Pork Roast With Carrots, Apples, and Rosemary

2 Granny Smith apples, cored and each cut into 8 wedges

1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

4 lb. (1.8 kg) boneless loin pork roast

1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fresh ground pepper

1 medium onion, cut in eighths

4 large carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.8-cm) pieces

1 fresh rosemary sprig

1. Toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.

2. Season roast with salt and pepper.

3. Place half of onions and 4 to 6 apple wedges in crock.

4. Top with seasoned roast. Surround roast with remaining apples,

onions, and carrots and top with rosemary. Cover slow cooker.

5. Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time

OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after

5 seconds.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired

(select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 4 hours, MEDIUM for 5 1/2 to 6 hours,

OR LOW for 7 to 8 hours

Serves: 4 to 6

TEST KITCHEN TIP: For food safety, be sure to cook until meat

thermometer registers at least 160°F (71°C).

Butternut Squash Soup

1 large (1 1/2 lb./2 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut

into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks

2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks

1 medium onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

5 cups (1.2 L) chicken broth

1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) dried rubbed sage

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) pepper

1. Place squash, potatoes, onion, and garlic in crock.

2. Add chicken broth, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover slow cooker.

3. Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time

OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after

5 seconds.

4. Let cool slightly; then puree soup in a blender or food processor.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired

(select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 4 hours, MEDIUM for 5 hours, OR

LOW for 6 to 7 hours

Serves: 8 to 10

TEST KITCHEN TIP: For easy squash preparation, microwave for

2 minutes prior to cutting. Placing in the microwave oven will

soften the rind, making cutting in half easier.

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and

is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original

purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,

at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or

component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal

or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to

the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or

gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the

product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the

rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All

liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such

warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. 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.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada

or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers

on your appliance.

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