You can serve the meal in the ceramic pot. 8. When removing the glass lid, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by the steam. Note: The glass lid and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns.9. The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use oven mitts or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot. 10. Let ceramic pot and glass lid cool completely before washing. 11. First removethe glass lid if ceramic pot is placed in oven to reheat food. Warning: If the ceramic pot has been placed in the refrigerator and is cold, Alwaysallow the ceramic pot to come to room temperature before placing in a hot oven to avoid sudden temperature changes which could damage or cracks to the ceramic pot or injury. Note: The temperature level indicator lights will cycle during the cooking process. This is normal. Guide To Slow CookingAlways allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook food in a slow cooker, particularly when using the low or keep warm settings. Most recipes contained within this book, can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings, however cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe in this book will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting as well as the suggested cooking times. Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halvingthe amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. 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. COOKING RECIPESFall Football ChiliIngredients: 3.-4 lbs. coarsely ground beef1 14 . oz. can beef broth3 Tbspmedium onion, finely chopped3 tspinstant beef bouillon1 8ozcan tomato sauce2 Tbsppaprika1/2 tsp. black pepper4 Tbspchili powder1 Tbspcumin1/4tsponion powder1/4 tspsalt1/4 tspgarlic powder1/4 tspgarlic salt1/4 tspsugar1 Tbsplime juice1small package frozen corn, thawed (optional) sour cream, for toppingchopped green onion, for topping1/2 cupshredded cheese, for toppingDirections: Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat , stirring to crumble the beef until it is browned. Drain. Place cooked beef, chopped onion, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, two teaspoons of the beef bouillon, garlic powder, and black pepper in ceramic pot. Mix ingredients and cover with glass lid. Cook for 7 hours 15 minutes on Low setting or 3 hours 15 minutes on High setting. Stir in remaining beef bouillon, onion powder, salt, sugar and lime juice. Cover and cook for one more hour. Top with sour cream, green onions and cheese if desired. Classic Beef StewIngredients: 4 lbs. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cupflour1 tspsalt1 tspblack pepper3 cupsbeef broth2 tspWorcestershire sauce2 clovesgarlic, minced2 bay leaves2 tsppaprika8 small potatoes, diced4small onions, diced4celery stalks, slicedDirections: Brown beef in s large skillet over medium heat, stirring until all sides are brown. Add meat to ceramic pot. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper over meat and stir to coat well. add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. cover and cook on Low setting for 11 hours or on high for 5 hours 30 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving. 10 6OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSStirring FoodLittle or no stirring is required when using the low or keep warm setting. When using the high setting, stirring ensures even flavor distribution. Basic Cooking Time GuideHeatSettingLowHigh3- 4 Lb. Chicken6-8 Hours3-4 Hours3- 4 Lb. PotRoast6-8 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. BeefStew8-10 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. Chili8-10 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. VegetableSoup6-8 Hours3-4 HoursNote: 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. Tips for Slow Cooking• 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 notcook 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 t...