See the guide below for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes. Note: These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes. All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both the heat and moisture in the food are lost. Cooking times should thus be extended by approximately 30 minutes. LIQUID AMOUNTSWhen food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes. However, if after cooking, the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on the high setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desired amount. STIRRING FOODLittle or no stirring is required when using the low or warm setting. When using the high setting, stirring ensures even flavor distribution. Heat Setting Low High 4-5 Lb. Chicken 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours 4-5 Lb. Pot Roast 6-8 Hours 4-5 Hours Beef Stew 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours Chili 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours Vegetable Soup 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours *The cooking times given above should be used ONLYas a guide. It is recommended that a thermometer be used to check the temperature to ensure the food is completely cooked.• The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the ceramic pot but should be centered on the ceramic pot for best results. Do not remove the glass cover unnecessarily- this will result in major heat loss. Do not cook without the glass cover in place. • Stirring is not normally needed when using a slow cooker. However, if cooking on high, you may want to stir occasionally. • Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove glass cover, set the cooking mode to “High” , and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30- 45 minutes. • The slow cooker should be at least half- filled for best results. • If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the ceramic pot and the food so that the food may be allowed to simmer. • Many recipes call for cooking all day. You can also prepare the recipe the night before by placing all ingredients in the ceramic pot, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the ceramic pot in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting. BASIC COOKING TIME GUIDETIPS FOR SLOW COOKING Text Box: COOKING RECIPES COOKING RECIPESCheesy BrocolliQuicheIngredients: 2 Tbs. corn oil2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts10 oz. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 3/4 cup flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tspsalt 1 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs beaten1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 Tbs. chopped onion2 tsp. dried parsley flakesDirections: Coat slow cooker with oil. Add chicken and broccoli and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours until fork tender. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and eggs; fold in the cheese, onion, and parsley. Pour the mixture over the chicken and broccoli; cook 1 hour on high. Beef BourguignonIngredients: 6strips of bacon, cut into 1-2” pieces3 lbs. beef rump roast, cut into 1” cubes3 large carrots peeled and sliced1 medium onion chopped1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper3 Tbs. white all purpose flour3 Tbs. beef broth concentrate2 cupsred or Burgundy wine1/2 cupbrandy1 Tbs. tomato paste2 clovesfresh garlic or 1 tsp minced garlic from jar1/2 tsp. whole thyme1 Whole bay leaf1/2 lb. pearl onions1 lb. fresh mushrooms, slicedDirections:Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and drain. Add cubed beef to bacon fat and brown well. Place browned beef cubes in slow cooker. Lightly brown carrot and chopped onion then add to slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour. Add beef broth concentrate, cooked bacon, wine and brandy, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, pearl onions, and mushrooms, mix well. Cover cook on Low 10- 12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours. Cooking TipPlace unused portion of tomato paste in ice- cube tray. Wait till frozen then store in a freezer bag for future use. Each ice- cube is equivalent to 1 Tbs. of tomato paste. 6 9 Text Box: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS• When using the ceramic pot to serve, place it on a heat resistant pad so as not to damage the table or counter surface. DO NOT• Use the ceramic pot if chipped or cracked. • Operate the slow cooker without the ceramic pot in place. • Place the hot ceramic pot onto a wet surface. • Use frozen meats or foods in slow cooker. Always defrost them first. • Place the glass lid in oven or microwave. NEVER• Use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads when cleaning the ceramic pot. • Place water or other liquids into the base of the slow cooker. • Immerse the base, cord or plug of the slow cooker into water or any other liquid. • Touch hot surfaces with bare hands. • Meat & Poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on LOW. Do not use frozen meat in the slow cooker. Thaw an...