Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HE400SC Calphalon
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4 Qt. Digital Slo w Cook er USER GUIDE Model HE400SC.
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slo w Cooker . The Calphalon Kitchen Electr ics collection features our e xclusiv e Opti-Heat System . Designed to pro vide accurate temperature contr ol and ev en heat delivery, Opti-Heat ensur es that foods cook evenly and thoroughly , for reliable r esults you can count on – e very time.
SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions appear ing in this guide are not meant to cov er all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be e xer cised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer , distributor, service agent or manuf acturer with any issues y ou do not understand.
IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should alway s be obser ved, including the following: 1 . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this guide before attempting to operate your appliance. 2. This product is designed for household use only .
1 6. Extreme caution must be used when an appliance contains hot liquids or foods. Do not mov e while cooking. 1 7 . Only place foods in the remov able ceramic crock of slo w cooker (not directly in the stainless st eel base/liner) to avoid risk of electric shock .
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A void Electric Shock This appliance has a polarized plug with one blade wider t han the o ther. T o reduce the risk of electric shock , t his plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit into t he outlet complet ely , re verse the plug.
GETTING T O KNOW Y OUR SL OW C OOKER Parts and Features 1 . Brushed, Stainless S teel Exterior – durable and sleek 2. T emper ed Glass Lid – seals in heat and allows for vie wing dur ing the cooking process 3. Four Quart Ceramic Croc k – is remov able for easy cleaning in the dishwasher 4.
OPERA TING Y OUR SL O W COOKER Appliance sur faces are hot during and af ter use. Always w ear protective, insulated ov en mitts when touching a hot slow cook er . Before t he Firs t Use 1 . Carefully remo ve all the pieces of the slow cooker fr om t he packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical outlet.
Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and 2 / 3 full wit h ingredients and cov er wit h lid. This meets food safety st andards and ensur es that your food will cook thoroughly .
W arm – Use this setting to keep cook ed foods warm until ser ving. DO NO T use the W arm setting to reheat lef tov ers or to cook foods (as the temperature is not hot enough to do so). Step 3: SET TIMER Press the Time button to select desired cooking time (in 30 minute increments) or hold Time button for one minute increments.
• DO NO T reheat left ov ers in a slo w cooker . Doing so may result in food poisoning. Instead, reheat lef tov ers on the st ov e top or in a micro wav e until steaming hot, and t hen mov e to the slow cooker to k eep warm for ser ving.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERA TION As you become familiar with your ne w small appliance, we want to shar e a few suggestions for adapting your tr aditional recipes for the slow cook er. Y ou may want to begin by r eferring to slow cook er cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want to adapt.
• The temperature, size and density of ingr edients will af fect cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermome ter , if possible, to make sur e they reach an internal temperature of 1 60˚F . Don’ t Peek! Remember to k eep t he lid in place while slow cooking.
ST ORA GE W rap the electrical cord around the cord storage wrap under the slow cooker for easy stor age. Store the slow cooker upright on a clean, dry level sur face.
My new slo w cooker seems to cook fast er than my previous slo w cooker that I bought 20 year s ago. Could t his be? Y es. T o keep up with food safety standards, slow cook ers manufactured today cook at slightly higher temperatures than older models.
W ARRANT Y Register your Slo w Cooker - It ’s Easy! Please register your pr oduct to ensure t hat we hav e the correct information in our system for any w ar ranty inquiries.
1 5 Cust omer Ser vice W e at Calphalon want to hear from y ou. If you have a question, comment, or a recommendation that will help us help you, please contact us via our web site, phone, fax or mailing address. Please do not return t he product t o the s tor e.
1 6 RECIPES Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients: ¼ c. all-purpose flour Salt and pepper , to taste 8 large chicken thighs, ex cess fat trimmed 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c.
1 7 Chili con Carne Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean ground beef (or ground turk ey) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1½ c. onions, finely diced 3 clov es garlic, pureed 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, toasted 3 Tbsp. chili powder (T r y c hili blends such as anc ho and chipotle) Pinch cayenne pepper 1 scant Tbsp.
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