Black and Decker Slow Cooker SC1004D User Manual

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4 QUART SLOW COOKER
OLLA DE COCCIÓN LENTA 
DE 4 CUARTOS
MI\fOTEUSE DE 4 LITRES
 
use and care manual
manual de uso y cu\.idado
guide d’utilisation ed d’entretien
 
SC1004D
SC2004D 
						

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please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and 
Canada). Please do not return to t\be store.
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Thank you for your purchase! Gracias por su compra!\ferci de votre achat! 
						

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards..................\M..................\M........... 4
Getting to Know Your Slow Cooker ..................\M..................\M 6
Getting Started ..................\M..................\M................ 7
Important Information about your Black+Decker Slow Cooker  ..............7
Operating Your Black+Decker Slow Cooker ..................\M........... 7
Care and Cleaning ..................\M..................\M.............. 8
Helpful Hints and Tips ..................\M..................\M........... 8
Troubles\booting ..................\M..................\M................ 11
Recipes ..................\M..................\M..................\M..... 12
Warranty and Customer Service Information ..................\M.......... 14
WELCOME!Congratulations on your purc\base of t\be Black+Decker 4 Quart Slow Cooker. We 
\bave developed t\bis use and care guide to ensure optimal performance and your 
satisfaction. Save t\bis use and care book and register your appliance online at 
www.prodprotect.com/applica.   
						

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Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book. 
\b\fPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 W\ben using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions s\bould always be fol-
lowed to reduce t\be risk of fire, electric s\bock, and/or injury, including t\be following:
•  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
•  To protect against electrical s\bock, do 
not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in 
water or ot\ber liquid. 
•  Do not touc\b \bot surfaces. Use \bandles 
or knobs.
•  Close supervision is necessary w\ben any 
appliance is used by or near c\bildren.
•  Unplug from outlet w\ben not in use and 
before cleaning. Allow time to cool before 
putting on, taking off, or cleaning parts.
•  It is recommended to regularly 
inspect t\be appliance. Do not operate 
any appliance wit\b a damaged 
cord or plug, or after t\be appliance 
malfunctions or \bas been damaged 
in any manner.  Contact consumer 
support at t\be toll-free number listed 
in t\be warranty section.
•  T\be use of accessory attac\bments 
not recommended by t\be appliance 
manufacturer may cause injuries. 
•  Do not use outdoors. 
•  Do not let cord \bang over edge of table 
or counter, or touc\b \bot surfaces. 
•  Do not place on or near a \bot gas or 
electric burner, or in a \beated oven. 
•  Extreme caution must be used w\ben 
moving an appliance containing \bot 
food, water or ot\ber \bot liquids.  
•  To disconnect, turn t\be control knob 
to “Off ”; t\ben remove plug from wall 
outlet.
•  Do not use appliance for ot\ber t\ban 
intended use. 
•  T\bis appliance is not intended for use 
by persons (including c\bildren) wit\b 
reduced p\bysical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unless t\bey \bave been 
given supervision or instructions 
concerning use of t\be appliance by a 
person responsible for t\beir safety. 
•  C\bildren s\bould be supervised to 
ensure t\bat t\bey do not play wit\b 
 t\be appliance. • 
W\ben using t\be appliance, provide 
adequate air space above and on all 
sides for circulation. Do not operate 
w\bile it is covered or touc\bing 
flammable materials, including curtains, 
draperies, walls and t\be like, w\ben in 
operation. Do not store any item on top 
of t\be appliance w\bile in operation.
•  Do not store any materials, ot\ber t\ban 
t\be manufacturer’s recommended 
accessories, in t\bis appliance w\ben 
not in use.
•  Do not place any of t\be following materials 
in t\be appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic 
and ot\ber flammable materials.
•  T\be appliance is not intended to be 
operated by means of an external timer 
or separate remote control system.
•  Do not use t\bis appliance on an 
unstable surface. 
•  Do not attempt to \beat or cook non-
food items in t\bis appliance.
 
Additional Safeguards: 
• To prevent damage or s\bock \bazard, 
do not cook directly in cooking base. 
Cook only in stoneware pot provided.
•  Avoid sudden temperature c\banges, 
suc\b as adding frozen foods into a 
\beated stoneware pot.
•  T\bis appliance generates \beat and 
escaping steam during use. Lift off 
glass lid carefully to avoid scalding and 
allow water to drip into stoneware pot. 
•  Never use t\be stoneware pot on a 
gas or electric cooktop or on an open 
flame.
•  Do not cut foods directly in t\be 
stoneware pot to avoid scratc\bing.  
						

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLAR\bZED PLUG
T\bis appliance \bas a polarized plug (one blade is wider t\ban t\be ot\ber). To reduce
t\be risk of electric s\bock, t\bis plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one 
way. If t\be plug does not fit fully into t\be outlet, reverse t\be plug. If it still does not fit, 
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify t\be plug in any way.
TA\fPER-RES\bSTANT SCREW
Warning:  T\bis appliance is equipped wit\b a tamper-resistant screw to prevent 
removal of t\be outer cover. To reduce t\be risk of fire or electric s\bock, do not attempt 
to remove t\be outer cover. T\bere are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair s\bould 
be done only by aut\borized service personnel. 
ELECTR\bCAL CORD
Note:  If t\be power cord is damaged, please contact t\be warranty department listed 
in t\bese instructions.   
						

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Product may vary slig\btly 
from w\bat is illustrated.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER
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1.  K n o b   
(Part # SC1004-01) 
(Part # SC2004-01)
2.    Tempered glass Lid 
 
(Part # SC1004-02) 
(Part # SC2004-02) 3. 
  Stoneware pot
 
(Part # SC1004-03) 
(Part # SC2004-03)
4.  Cool touc\b \bandles
5.  Cooking base
6.  Control knob         
						

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GETTING STARTED 
T\bis appliance is intended for \bouse\bold use only\M. 
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and t\be plastic band around t\be power plug.
•  Go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your product.
•  Was\b all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING. Place t\be clean, 
dry stoneware pot in t\be cooking base 
•  Select a location w\bere t\be slow cooker is to be used. Place t\be unit on a stable, 
\beat resistant surface, free from clot\b, liquids and any ot\ber flammable materials. 
Place t\be unit wit\b ample space all t\be way around it, and far enoug\b away from 
t\be wall, to allow \beat to flow wit\bout damage to cabinets and walls. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR   
BLACK+DECKER SLOW COOKER
•  T\be stoneware pot gets \bot. W\ben in use, always use oven mitts or pot\bolders 
w\ben touc\bing any outer or inner surface of t\be appliance
•  If t\bere is a power outage, t\be slow cooker will turn off. If t\bis is discovered 
quickly, continue cooking w\ben t\be power is restored. If you are not sure \bow 
long t\be slow cooker \bas been off, discard t\be food. 
•  During first few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slig\bt odor. T\bis is 
caused by oil t\bat may \bave been used during manufacturing of t\be unit and will 
not impact t\be performance.
•  Do not add cold food if t\be stoneware pot is \bot, and vice versa. 
 
T\be stoneware material is not meant to \bandle sudden c\banges in temperature. 
OPERATING YOUR BLACK+DECKER   
SLOW COOKER  
1.   Add ingredients to t\be stoneware pot and cover wit\b glass lid. 
2.    Plug in t\be appliance and turn t\be control knob to t\be desired \beat setting. 
 
NOTE:  Do not use the “Warm” setting to cook\f
3.  Set a kitc\ben timer for cook time if desired. 
4.    W\ben cooking time is done, eit\ber turn t\be control knob to “Warm” or switc\b 
t\be appliance off. Do not keep foods on t\be “Warm” setting for more t\ban 4 
\bours.
5.    W\ben ready to serve, switc\b t\be control knob to “Off ”.  
6.    Unplug t\be appliance w\ben not in use and always allow t\be slow cooker to 
completely cool before cleaning.   
						

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CARE AND CLEANING  
T\bis product contains no user serv\Miceable parts. Refer service to qualified 
service personnel.
Cleaning
\b\fPORTANT: Never Immerse cooking \base in water or other liquids\f 
1. Always unplug and allow to completely cool before cleaning. 
Was\b stoneware pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to t\be    
  stoneware pot, fill wit\b warm, soapy water and allow it to soak before cleaning  
  wit\b a nonabrasive scouring pad. 
 
NOTE: Do not use a\brasive cleaners on the stoneware pot\f  
NOTE: Both the stoneware pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe\f
2.  Rinse and dry t\boroug\bly.
3.    Wipe interior and exterior of t\be cooking base wit\b a soft, slig\btly damp clot\b 
or sponge. Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean t\be cooking 
base, as t\bey may damage t\be surfaces.
4.  Allow to dry t\boroug\bly before storing. 
Storing
Make sure t\bat t\be appliance is t\boroug\bly dry. Never wrap t\be cord tig\btly 
around t\be appliance; keep it loosely coiled. Placing t\be l\Mid on upside-down 
for storage can \belp save space.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
General Tips:
• T\be stoneware pot s\bould always be filled from ½ to  3⁄4  full, to avoid over and 
under cooking.
  -  W\ben only \balf full, c\beck for doneness 1 to 2 \bours before recommended 
cooking time.
  -To avoid spillovers, do not fill slow cooker more t\ban 3 ⁄4  full.
•  Always slow cook wit\b t\be lid on.
  -  Do not open lid during first 2 \bours of cooking; t\bis allows \beat to rise efficiently.
  -  Open t\be lid as little as possible to assure even cooking. Every time t\be lid is 
removed, t\be cooking time increases by 15–20 minutes.
•  Most recipes can be cooked on eit\ber HIGH or LOW. Many recipes will give t\be 
time for bot\b. 
  -  Low: Often used for longer cooking times, 8–10 \bours, or less tender cuts 
of meat.  
						

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 -  Hig\b: Cooking on \big\b setting is similar to a covered pot on t\be stovetop. 
Foods will cook on \big\b in about \balf t\be time required for low cooking. 
Additional liquid may be required as foods can boil on \big\b. 
  -  Warm: Only use to keep cooked foods at a food-safe serving temperature and 
s\bould not be used to cook foods. It is not recommended to use “Warm” for 
more t\ban 4 \bours.
•  Many standard recipes can be converted to slow cooker recipes wit\b a few simple tips:
  -  Vegetables suc\b as carrots, potatoes, turnips, and beats require longer cooking 
times t\ban most meats. Always place t\bem on t\be bottom of t\be stoneware pot 
and cover t\bem wit\b liquids. 
  -  If adding fres\b milk, yogurt, or c\beese it s\bould be done during t\be last 2 \bours 
of cooking. Evaporated milk may be added at t\be start of cooking. If possible, 
substitute condensed soups for fres\b milk or yogurt. 
  -  Rice and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook t\bem 
separately and t\ben add to t\be slow cooker during t\be last 30 minutes.
  -  Liquids do not boil away in a slow cooker like t\bey do in conventional cooking. 
Reduce t\be amount of liquid in any recipe not designed for a slow cooker. T\be 
only exception would be soups. 
•  Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly t\ban foods left 
w\bole suc\b as roast or poultry
•  Removed excess fat before serving wit\b a slice of bread, or a spoon to skim it off 
t\be top.
•  To save time, fill t\be stoneware pot t\be nig\bt before and refrigerate. You may need 
to add some extra cooking time because t\be food and stoneware pot are cold.
\bngredient Tips: 
DAIRY
• Milk products, especially t\M\bose low in fat, tend to curdle if cooked too long; 
add t\bem toward t\be end of t\be cooking time.
•  Evaporated milk and condensed soups are great substitutes for milk 
and cream.
SOUPS AND STEWS
• Because t\bere is little evaporation, soups and stews require less liquid 
t\ban usual. 
•  If too t\bick, add addit\Mional liquid in la\Mst 
½ \bour of cooking or at serving time.
•  Condensed soups and d\Mry soup mixes add great flavor and body to sauces 
and gravies.  
						

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MEATS
• T\be \big\ber t\be fat content, t\be less liquid needed. Also\M, place t\bickly sliced 
onions under fattier meat to keep it above t\be drippings.
•  Browning before cooking in t\be slow cooker is not necessary; \bowever, 
browning meats, lig\btly coated in flour gives more body and flavor to 
sauces. T\bis works for ground meat as well.
•  Make sure top of meat does not touc\b t\be lid.
•  Cooking times will v\Mary depending upon t\M\be size of t\be meat, t\be bones and 
t\be cut. Meat wit\b bone-in will \Mtake longer to cook. Lean meats and poultry 
will cook faster.
•  Meats slow cooked in liquids develop great flavor wit\b a minimum o\Mf effort.
•  Use HIGH for more tender cuts of meat; use LOW for toug\ber cuts.
•  Always t\boroug\bly t\baw meats before cooking t\bem in t\be sl\Mow cooker.
VEGETABLES
• Place vegetables suc\b as car\Mrots, potatoes, turnips, and b\Meet at t\be very 
bottom of t\be stoneware pot and always cover t\bem wit\b liquids.\M T\bey 
usually take longer to cook t\ban most meat. 
•  Vegetables cook well; t\bey develop better flavor and don’t break down as 
t\bey would in your oven.
FISH
• Fis\b cooks quickly; add \Mit for t\be last 15 minutes.
SEASONINGS
• Fres\b \berbs s\bould be ad\Mded at t\be end of t\be cooking cycle. If cooked too 
long t\bey lose t\beir color and flavor.
•  Dried \berbs work well in t\be slow cooker and can be added a\Mt t\be 
beginning. T\bey can become stronger on longer cooking; begin wit\b l\Mess 
and add at end, if needed.
•  Some spices and dried \berbs, s\Muc\b as cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and w\bole 
peppercorns can become quite intense wit\b long cooking, so use spar\Mingly.
•  If using bay leaves, remember to remove before serving.
•  W\bole \berbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking t\ban crus\bed \Mor ground.