Hamilton Beach 5 Qt Slow Cooker Manual

							Programmable Slow Cooker
Mijoteuse programmable
Olla de cocción lenta programable
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READ BEFORE USE
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product is intended for household use only.
This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any
non-food materials or products.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug
(one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug
fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using
an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of the slow cooker.
Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or accidentally tripped over.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.Read all instructions.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in water or other liquid.
4.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6.Do not operate any appliance with 
a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
customer service number for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by 
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.8.Do not use outdoors.
9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
10.Do not place on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11.Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12.To disconnect slow cooker, press OFF button on control;
remove plug from wall outlet.
13.Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in
base. Cook only in removable liner.
14.Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated crock.
15.Do not use appliance for other than intended use. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Parts and Features 
PROG
RAMCoo
king Hea
t
Des
ired
Actual
Temp Temp Setting
Time
MAN
UAL
ENT
ERPROBE
Glass Lid
(Lids may vary
in appearance
depending on
model.)
Base
Control Panel/
DisplayProbe
Hole
Crock
Probe
Jack
Base
Handles
Probe
(available on some models)
Clip HookStainless Steel Wire Clip
Clip LatchLid 
Gasket
Vent Holes
Travel Features
(available on some models)
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							4Cooking ModesNo matter what you plan to cook, the Set ‘N Forget
®Slow Cooker 
has three cooking modes to make it easy. Here’s how to choose 
the one that’s right for your lifestyle and the food you’re cooking.
Will you be away when your food is finished cooking? 
Use PROGRAM Mode. Input preferred amount of cooking time
and the slow cooker automatically shifts to Warm at the end of 
the selected cooking time. Food won’t overcook!
Do you want to cook the traditional way without setting a time?
— OR —
Do you want to heat previously cooked food?
Use MANUAL Mode. Lets you select traditional High or Low settings.
Are you cooking a large cut of meat or using a recipe that
requires food to reach a certain temperature?
Use PROBE Mode.For many foods, especially large cuts of meat
like roasts, chicken, turkey and pork, internal food temperature is
the best test for doneness. The temperature probe with this slow
cooker takes the guesswork out of slow cooking. Select the
desired internal food temperature and the slow cooker will 
automatically shift to Warm once the temperature is reached. 
By using the Cooking Guide for Probe chart, you can estimate 
the amount of time the food will need to cook. 
Visit foodsafety.gov for more information about cooking times 
and proper internal temperature settings.Do you want to keep previously cooked food warm? 
(For instance, moving slow cooker from kitchen to buffet table.)
Use the PROBE Mode. Once food reaches desired temperature,
you can select the Warm setting to monitor food temperature.
Use the MANUAL Mode. Lets you select Warm setting.
Use the PROGRAM Mode. Lets you select Warm setting. 
The slow cooker will shut off after desired time.
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Program Mode1
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3
5
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Press ON. Press PROGRAM.Cooking Time
will illuminate.Press arrows to select cooking
time.Press ENTER. Heat Setting will 
illuminate.
Press arrows to select heat setting.
NOTE:Do not use Warm setting
to cook food.Press ENTERto start unit and a
3 second beep will sound.
NOTE:Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTERis not
pressed.
Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
4
7Display will alternate between
heat setting and remaining time.
8At the end of cook time, slow
cooker will automatically switch
to Warm setting and unit will turn
off and display OFF after a total
of 14 hours.
NOTE: If Warm setting selected,
unit will turn off and display 
OFF after selected time. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.
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							6Manual Mode1
Cooking Heat DesiredActual
Temp
Temp Setting
Time
OGRAMCooking Heat DesiredActual
Temp
Temp Setting
Time
MANUAL
ENTERPROBE2
3
Press ON. Press MANUAL.Heat setting will
illuminate. Press arrows to select heat setting. 
NOTE:Do not use Warm setting
to cook food.
Press ENTERto start and a 3 second
beep will sound. 
NOTE:Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTERis not
pressed.4
5The display will alternate between
COOK and heat setting (if HIGH or
LOW is selected). If using Warm
setting, display will remain on
WARM.
6The unit will turn off and display
OFF after a total of 14 hours.
Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.
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Probe Mode1
2
3
5
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Make sure probe is in center of
food and not touching bottom of
crock.
NOTE: To change temperature
display from ºF to ºC: 
Press  then    
at the same time. 
The temperature in ºC will 
now be displayed. 
If slow cooker is unplugged, 
it will reset to ºF.  Press ON.
Press arrows to select desired
heat setting. Select HIGH or LOW.
NOTE:Do not use Warm setting
to cook food.Press ENTER.Desired Temp will
illuminate. 
Press PROBE.Heat setting will be
illuminated.47Press arrows to select desired
temperature. 
PROBE
ENTER
Insert probe into jack on side of
slow cooker.Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.
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Display will alternate between
actual temperature and the 
temperature selected.When selected temperature is
reached, the unit will switch to
Warm and display WARM 
constantly.
11The unit will turn off and display
OFF after a total of 14 hours.
Probe Mode 
(cont)
Cooking Heat DesiredActual
Temp
Temp Setting
Time
GRAMTemp
Temp Setting
Time
MANUAL
ENTERPROBE8Press ENTER. COOK will display
and 3 second beep will sound. 
NOTE:Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTERis not
pressed.To monitor temperature after food is cooked:1. Press OFF (if not already off), then press ON.
2. Press PROBE.Heat setting will be illuminated.
3. Press arrows to select WARM.  
4. Press ENTER.WARM will display and 3 second beep will sound.
NOTE:The unit will automatically start in 20 seconds if ENTERis not
pressed. Display will alternate between WARM and actual temperature.
The unit will turn off and display OFF after a total of 14 hours.
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FOOD/WEIGHT LOW HIGH DESIRED TEMP
Beef Roast (3 lbs/1.5 kg) 3-4 hours 1.5 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Beef Brisket (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 8 hours 6 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Turkey Breast (6-7 lbs/3-3.5 kg)* 6-7 hours 3-4 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Whole Chicken (4-6 lbs/2-3 kg) 6 hours 4 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Chicken Pieces (bone-in) (3-4 lbs/1.5-2 kg) 4-5 hours 1.5 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Chicken Breasts (4 lbs/2 kg) 4 hours 3.5 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Fully Cooked ham (7.5 lbs/3.5 kg)* 4-5 hours 3 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Pork Tenderloin (2-3 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 2-3 hours 1.5-2 hours 160ºF/71ºC
Pork Roast (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 4-5 hours 2.5 hours 160ºF/71ºC
Pork Chops (2-3 lbs/1-1.5 kg) 5 hours 2-3 hours 160ºF/71ºC
* For 6-quart slow cooker only. Adjust the size and weight of food to fit 5-quart (or smaller) slow cooker.
NOTE: If cooking dense vegetables (such as potatoes or other root vegetables) with meats, check for doneness when
desired meat temperature is reached. These types of vegetables may take longer to cook when cooked with meats/foods
such as those listed in the Cooking Guide above.
Cooking Guide for Probe
Per USDA food safety guidelines. 
Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
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							10Care and Cleaning
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4
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2
5Dishwasher-safe parts.Press OFF.Unplug cord from outlet. Remove crock and let cool.
6Wrap probe wire around handle
for storage.• Handle the Crock and Glass Lid with care to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not
place hot Crock or Glass Lid into cold water, or onto a wet surface.
• Avoid Crock and Glass Lid coming in contact with or bumping against
a faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use Crock and Glass Lid if chipped, cracked, or severely
scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
• The bottom of the Crock is very rough and can damage the 
countertop. Use caution.
• The Crock and Glass Lid can become very hot. Use caution. 
Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
• The Crock is microwave safe and oven proof,but never heat the
Crock when empty. Never place the Crock on a burner or stove top. 
• Do not place the Glass Lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven,
or on the stove top.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse 
base in water.
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