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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the Warranty.
Premier Edition
2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you
purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty.
3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please call our
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of three years from
the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover:
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
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Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519
and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
Owner’s Guide
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519
and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in
Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business
as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other
problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
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PREPARING YOUR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER FOR USE
CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS
Before you use your slow cooker, remove all packaging components and
wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Fig. 1
Lid Hinge
(Select Models Only)
Lid Handle
Assembly
1. Place stoneware into the heating base.
2. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware.
Removable Lid
Stoneware
Lid Lifting Handle
(Select Models Only)
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FOR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKERS WITH HINGED LID
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Be sure to align the lid hinge so that it slides down onto the mating
heating base hinge. (See Fig. 2 and 3)
When raising and lowering the lid, use the lid lifting handle.
Caution: When disassembling, ALWAYS remove the lid first, and then
remove the stoneware.
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To remove lid, use both hands to gently lift up and remove. (See Fig. 4)
Heating Base
Control Panel
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
CONTROL PANEL
Low Temperature
Indicator Light
Time Setting
Display Screen
Warm Temperature
Indicator Light
High Temperature
Indicator Light
Temperature
Selection Setting
Power
Time Selection
Settings
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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER
HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER (CONT.)
1. Add your ingredients to the stoneware and cover with the lid.
2. Plug in your Crock-Pot slow cooker.
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Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the
lid during the first two hours of cooking to allow the heat to build up efficiently.
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3. Select temperature setting (HIGH or LOW).
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Always wear oven mitts when handling the lid or stoneware.
Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
Removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use
removable stoneware on gas or electric burner or under broiler. Refer to
chart below.
NOTE: WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food at the
perfect serving temperature. DO NOT cook on the WARM setting.
4. Press the "Time" arrows to scroll through the timed cooking options.
The time can be set in increments of 30 minutes up to 20 hours. Select
the time based on the length of time indicated in the recipe. The time
will begin to count down in one minute increments.
Dishwasher
Safe
Microwave
Safe
Stovetop
Safe
Part
Oven Safe
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5. When the cooking time has completed, the Crock-Pot slow cooker
automatically shifts to the WARM setting and the WARM light illuminates.
Lid
Yes
No
No
No
NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more
Yes, but not
in the broiler
than 4 hours.
Stoneware
Yes
Yes
No
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6. To turn the Crock-Pot slow cooker off, press the OFF button and
unplug the unit from the outlet.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER
ALWAYS turn your slow cooker off, unplug it from the electrical outlet,
and allow it to cool before cleaning.
The lid and stoneware can be washed in the dishwasher or with hot,
soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or scouring
pads. A cloth, sponge, or rubber spatula will usually remove the
residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive
cleaner or vinegar.
As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware and lid will not withstand
sudden temperature changes. Do not wash the stoneware or lid with
cold water when they are hot.
USAGE NOTES:
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If there is a power outage, the display and lights blink when the power
is restored. All slow cooker settings have been cleared and must be
reset. As a result, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of
how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food inside.
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For recipes that require a range of times, select the time in the middle of
the range. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to
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9 hours on LOW, set your Crock-Pot slow cooker to 8 hours.
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If desired, you can manually switch to WARM when your recipe is done
cooking.
To avoid over or undercooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full and
conform to the recommended cook times (unless guided otherwise in our
slow cooker recipes).
The outside of the heating base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and
warm, soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating base in water or other liquid.
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Do not overfill stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill stoneware
No other servicing should be performed.
higher than
¾
full.
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HINTS AND TIPS
HINTS AND TIPS (CONT.)
PASTA AND RICE
• Ground and/or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking
and may be added at the beginning.
• The flavor power of all herbs and spices can vary greatly depending
on their particular strength and shelf life. Use herbs sparingly, taste
at end of cook cycle and adjust seasonings just before serving.
• For best rice results, use long grain converted rice or a specialty
rice as the recipe suggests. If the rice is not cooked completely
after the suggested time, add an extra 1 to 1½ cups of liquid per
cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
• For best pasta results, first partially cook the pasta in a pot of
boiling water until just tender. Add the pasta to the Crock-Pot
slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
MILK
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• Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended cooking.
When possible, add during the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking.
• Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for
extended times.
BEANS
• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar
and/or acidic foods. Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on
beans and will prevent softening.
• Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before
adding to a recipe.
SOUPS
• Some soup recipes call for large amounts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to the slow cooker first then add water only to cover.
If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time.
• Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried
beans.
MEATS
• Trim fat, rinse well, and pat meat dry with paper towels.
• Browning meat in a separate skillet or broiler allows fat to be drained
off before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavor.
• Meat should be positioned so that it rests in the stoneware
without touching the lid.
• For smaller or larger cuts of meat, alter the amount of vegetables
or potatoes so that the stoneware is always ½ to ¾ full.
• The size of the meat and the recommended cook times are just
estimates and can vary depending upon the specific cut, type, and
bone structure. Lean meats such as chicken or pork tenderloin
tend to cook faster than meats with more connective tissue and
fat such as beef chuck or pork shoulder. Cooking meat on the
bone versus boneless will increase required cook times.
VEGETABLES
• Many vegetables benefit from slow cooking and are able to
develop their full flavor. They tend not to overcook in your slow
cooker as they might in your oven or on your stovetop.
• When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat, place vegetables
in slow cooker before meat. Vegetables usually cook slower than
meat in the slow cooker.
• Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to
facilitate cooking.
HERBS AND SPICES
• Fresh herbs add flavor and color, but should be added at the end of
the cooking cycle as the flavor will dissipate over long cook times.
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HINTS AND TIPS (CONT.)
RECIPES
• Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked foods
such as beans or fruit, or light vegetables such as mushrooms,
BABY BACK RIBS
Serves 6-10
diced onion, eggplant, or finely minced vegetables. This enables
all food to cook at the same rate.
2-4 racks of baby back ribs,
cut into 3-4 pieces each
2-4 cups barbecue sauce
2-3 onions, chopped
• When cooking frozen meats, at least 1 cup of warm liquid must
first be added. The liquid will act as a "cushion" to prevent sudden
temperature changes. An additional 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours
on HIGH is typically required. For larger cuts of frozen meat, it
may take much longer to defrost and tenderize.
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1. Place ribs in Crock-Pot slow cooker. Top with onion and
barbecue sauce.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours,
or until meat is tender.
FISH
3. To serve, cut ribs between bones and coat with extra sauce as
desired.
• Fish cooks quickly and should be added at the end of the cooking
cycle during last fifteen minutes to hour of cooking.
LIQUID
BBQ PULLED PORK
Serves 6-8
• For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning,
always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the recipe.
• Ensure the stoneware is always filled a minimum of ½ full and a
maximum of ¾ full, and conform to recommended cook times.
2½-5 pound pork loin, trimmed of fat
2-4 cups barbecue sauce
2-3 onions, chopped
6-8 hamburger buns or hard rolls
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1. Place pork loin in Crock-Pot slow cooker. Top with onion and
barbecue sauce.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours,
or until meat is tender.
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3. Remove pork from Crock-Pot slow cooker and shred with a
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fork. Add pork back into Crock-Pot slow cooker and coat with
sauce.
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Visit the Crock-Pot slow cooker website at
4. Serve BBQ pulled pork on hamburger buns or hard rolls.
or call 1-800-323-9519.
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RECIPES
BEEF BOURGUIGNON
RECIPES
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Serves 6-8
Serves 4-8
2-3 onions, thinly sliced
½ cup dry white wine or broth
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups red or Burgundy wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-4 pounds chicken (breasts or thighs),
skinned
Kosher salt and pepper
20 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped coarsely
1 bunch fresh parsley or basil,
stemmed and coarsely chopped
Cooked pasta
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
3 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed
1 bay leaf
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 strips cooked bacon,
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
cut into 1-2 inch pieces
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1. Place sliced onion in Crock-Pot slow cooker and cover with chicken.
1 10-ounce can beef broth
2. In a bowl, stir tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and white wine
together. Pour over chicken.
1. Coat beef in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear beef in
a skillet on stovetop (optional).
3. Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours,
or until chicken is tender.
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2. Place meat in Crock-Pot slow cooker and add remaining
ingredients.
4. Stir in capers, olives and herbs just before serving.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 5-7
hours, or until meat is tender.
Note: Cooking chicken on the bone versus boneless will increase cook
time about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
LEMON HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
CHILI
Serves 4-6
Serves 6-8
4-6 pound roasting chicken
½ cup onion, chopped
1-2 tablespoons butter
Juice of one lemon
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon paprika
2 large onions, chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, chopped
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon cumin
2-3 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. Place the onion in the cavity of the chicken and rub the skin
2 14-ounce cans red, black or white beans,
rinsed and drained
½ cup beef broth
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with butter. Place chicken in Crock-Pot slow cooker.
2. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and sprinkle with remaining
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1. Add all ingredients to Crock-Pot slow cooker.
seasonings. Cover and cook on Low 8-10 hours or on High 4-5 hours.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 8-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
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RECIPES
RECIPES
POT ROAST
Serves 6-10
BEEF STEW
Serves 6-8
2-4 pound beef chuck pot roast
½ cup flour
3 onions, sliced
2-4 pounds beef chuck stew meat,
cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup beef broth or wine
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and pepper
3 carrots, sliced
½ cup flour
6 small potatoes, quartered
2-3 onions, chopped
3 celery stalks, sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
3 cups beef broth
3 potatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1. Coat roast with ½ cup flour, salt, and pepper. Sear roast in a
skillet on stovetop (optional).
1. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper over meat. Place meat in
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Crock-Pot slow cooker.
2. Place all vegetables in Crock-Pot slow cooker, except mushrooms.
Add roast and spread mushrooms on top. Pour in liquid.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours or on High for 6-8
3. Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 5-6
hours, or until tender.
hours, or until meat is tender. Stir thoroughly before serving.
EASY, HEALTHY FISH FILLET
SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS
Serves 4-6
Serves 8-10
Kosher salt and pepper
2-3 lemons, thinly sliced
2-3 pounds white fish
Prepared salsa or olive tapenade to garnish
3-5 pounds sausage and meatballs,
uncooked
1-2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes in juice,
chopped coarsely
(cod, sea bass, tilapia or catfish), skinned
Fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley, basil, tarragon,
savory or a combination of all)
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
Cooked pasta
Grated cheese
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1. Salt and pepper both sides of the fish and place in Crock-Pot
slow cooker. Cover top of fish with herbs and lemon slices, and
tuck some under fish.
2. Cover and cook on High for approximately 30-40 minutes, or
until no longer translucent. Cook times vary depending on
thickness of fish.
1. Brown sausage and meatballs in a skillet on stovetop (optional).
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2. Add all ingredients to Crock-Pot slow cooker except pasta and
grated cheese.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
4. Serve with cooked pasta and grated cheese.
3. Remove lemon slices and top with salsa or tapenade.
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