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- Page 1 4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker USER GUIDE Model HE400SC...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker. The Calphalon Kitchen Electrics collection features our exclusive Opti-Heat System. Designed to provide accurate temperature control and even heat delivery, Opti-Heat ensures that foods cook evenly and thoroughly, for reliable results you can count on – every time. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer with any issues you do not understand. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Calphalon may cause injuries. Use only the provided ceramic crock inside the stainless steel base. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
16. Extreme caution must be used when an appliance contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking. 17. Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker (not directly in the stainless steel base/liner) to avoid risk of electric shock. 18. -
Page 6: Electrical Requirements
Short Cord Instructions Your Calphalon Slow Cooker has a short power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to be near this appliance without adult supervision. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Slow Cooker
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER Parts and Features 1. Brushed, Stainless Steel Exterior – durable and sleek 2. Tempered Glass Lid – seals in heat and allows for viewing during the cooking process 3. Four Quart Ceramic Crock – is removable for easy cleaning in the dishwasher 4. -
Page 8: Operating Your Slow Cooker
OPERATING YOUR SLOW COOKER CAUTION Appliance surfaces are hot during and after use. Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when touching a hot slow cooker. Before the First Use 1. Carefully remove all the pieces of the slow cooker from the packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical outlet. - Page 9 Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and full with ingredients and cover with lid. This meets food safety standards and ensures that your food will cook thoroughly. Spread the ingredients evenly across the bottom of the crock. Here are a few tips regarding ingredients: • REFRIGERATE perishable foods before placing them in a slow cooker • THAW any frozen ingredients, such as poultry and meats before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Page 10 Warm – Use this setting to keep cooked foods warm until serving. DO NOT use the Warm setting to reheat leftovers 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.
- Page 11 If this slow cooker malfunctions during use, immediately press the Start/Cancel button to cancel the cycle. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet by grasping the plug. Do not use or attempt to repair the slow cooker. Contact Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267 for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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Page 12: Tips For Successful Operation
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION As you become familiar with your new small appliance, we want to share a few suggestions for adapting your traditional recipes for the slow cooker. You may want to begin by referring to slow cooker cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want to adapt. -
Page 13: Cleaning And Care
• The temperature, size and density of ingredients will affect cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermometer, if possible, to make sure they reach an internal temperature of 160˚F. Don’t Peek! Remember to keep the lid in place while slow cooking. Each time you remove the lid, the temperature drops, extending the cooking time. -
Page 14: Storage
STORAGE Wrap the electrical cord around the cord storage wrap under the slow cooker for easy storage. Store the slow cooker upright on a clean, dry level surface. Do not store anything on top of the slow cooker. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS My slow cooker is not heating up;... - Page 15 My new slow cooker seems to cook faster than my previous slow cooker that I bought 20 years ago. Could this be? Yes. To keep up with food safety standards, slow cookers manufactured today cook at slightly higher temperatures than older models. So, you will find that foods become hot and steamy more quickly.
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Page 16: Warranty
Without an original sales receipt or having registered your product with Calphalon, the warranty start date will be considered the date of manufacture. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may... -
Page 17: Customer Service
Customer Service We at Calphalon want to hear from you. 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 the product to the store. Please contact us directly with questions or comments about your slow cooker. -
Page 18: Recipes
Method: Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken thighs in flour mixture and transfer pieces to a plate. Heat a 12” Calphalon nonstick omelette pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute or until hot. - Page 19 Tortilla chips Method: Heat a 12” Calphalon nonstick omelette pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat one minute. Add beef and brown. Pour off excess fat and transfer beef to slow cooker crock. In same pan, add onions and cook until transparent, about 2-3 minutes.
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