Sanrio Hello Kitty APP-41209 User manual
Hello Kitty Slow Cooker
Item # APP-41209
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Precautions
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER.
2. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord or base into water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when using this appliance near children or the infirm.
4. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
injuries.
5. Unplug the unit when you are finished using it, before cleaning, or before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Do not let it touch any hot surfaces.
7. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
8. Do not let the cord to this device hang down where a child can reach it.
9. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged or if it malfunctions. If there is any damage of
any sort, send the unit to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
(ONLY technicians should open up the unit.)
10. Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic pot is empty.
11. Do not power on this device if it is upside down or lying on its side.
12. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
13. Never leave your slow cooker plugged into a power socket when it is not in use.
14. Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker while it is operating or before it cools. Use the handles
or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or handling hot
containers.
15. Only use this appliance for its intended use.
16. Allow the lid and ceramic pot to cool before immersing in water.
17. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic pot.
18. Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance when it contains hot food, or other hot liquids.
19. Do not use the ceramic pot or the glass lid if they are cracked or chipped.
20. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or any other hot surfaces.
21. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
22. As is the case with any authentic stoneware, your ceramic pot may have minor surface blemishes; the
glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfections.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the APP-41209 Hello Kitty Slow Cooker. You can use this device in order to prepare
delicious meals for friends and family. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of
your device.
Package Contents
1. Hello Kitty Slow Cooker
2. Owner’s Manual with Warranty Information
Features
• Convenient 1.5 Quart Size
• Removable Stoneware Insert
• Cool Touch Handles
• Low/High/Warm Heat Settings
• Tempered Glass Lid for Easy Viewing
• Dish Washer Safe
• Uses Less Energy than Normal Ovens
A Quick Look at Your Device
Using the Control Knob to Set Temperature
The control knob on the slow cooker offers low, high and warm
temperature settings for cooking. These settings allow you to
adapt the cooking time to your convenience.
The WARM setting is the standard setting for slow cooking,
giving you an average of 6-8 hours cooking time. If you wish to
extend the cooking period, you can use the LOW setting and if
you wish to shorten the cooking period you can use the HIGH
setting.
Before Using Your Device
1 Remove all labels and tags from your slow cooker.
2 Wash the ceramic pot and the glass lid in hot, soapy water. Use a sponge or a dish cloth to rinse
thoroughly and dry.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-To avoid any risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord or base into water or other liquids.
-During initial use you may notice a slight odor due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This is
completely normal and will disappear after a few uses.
Using Your Slow Cooker
1 Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Do not use it on the floor or close to any ledges
where it can fall.
2 Place your ingredients into the ceramic pot, and then place the ceramic pot into the base. Cover with the
glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, you must do this in a pan. Do not
try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
3 With the control knob set to the OFF position, plug the unit into a standard household power outlet.
4 Set the heat control to LOW, HIGH or WARM and cook for the recommended time given in your recipe.
5 When you are finished cooking, set the heat control switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power
cable from the wall outlet. Remove the ceramic pot using oven gloves.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN HOT.
About Slow Cooking
Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation while
maximizing free time away from the kitchen.
Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles but with the included ceramic pot you can
also produce most modern family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient to use, and also looks
good enough to take straight to the table for serving. (Always place the pot on a heat proof mat or surface).
This method of cooking is ideal for preparing tougher cuts of meat, giving them the long, gentle simmering that
ensures that they become tender and full of flavor.
IMPORTANT
Your slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature. To get the best cooking
results, do not remove the lid while cooking. This will allow heat to escape, and your meal will then take longer
to cook. The glass lid allows you to monitor the cooking progress without interrupting cooking.
Suitable Foods for Slow Cooking
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.
· Make sure all frozen ingredients are well thawed out.
· Cut root vegetable into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently
sautéed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom
of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the appropriate cooking liquid.
· Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.
· If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut down on the amount of liquid
used. Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking.
· Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
· Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
· Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow
cooker.
· Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the
desired temperature.
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