Hamilton Beach 6 Qt Slow Cooker Manual

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Slow Cooker Safety ........................ 2
Parts and Features........................ 3
How to Use Your Slow Cooker.... 4
Cleaning .......................................... 7
Recipes ...................................... 8-25
Customer Service ........................ 26
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Double DishªSlow Cooker 

This product is intended for household 
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an 
electrical outlet only one way. This is a 
safety feature intended to help reduce the
risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety...

3
Parts and Features
1. Cover 
2. Double Dishª Bowls
3. Crock
4. Base
4. Control Knob 
Crock Capacity
How much does your 
slow cooker hold?
The capacity of your slow cooker
refers to the amount the crock can
hold if it is filled to the rim. However,
we DO NOT recommend filling to the
rim. As a rule, you should select
recipes that yield 1 quart less than
the listed capacity of your crock. 
For example, if your slow cooker is
labeled as a 6-quart slow cooker,
your best results will be achieved
using...

4
1.Before first use, wash the cover and
crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry. Do not immerse base in water.
2.Prepare recipe according to instruc-
tions. Place food in crock and cover.
3.Plug cord into outlet. Select temper-
ature setting.
How to Use Your Slow Cooker
4.When finished, turn to Off and
unplug base. Remove food from
crock. 
5.Let the crock and cover cool slightly
before washing.
SLOW COOKER SIZE CAPACITY OF DOUBLE DISH BOWLS
5 Quart 1
1Ú2quarts each
6 Quart 1
3Ú4quarts each 
7 Quart 2...

5
To Use the Double Dish Bowls in the Base
Before First Use:Wash bowls in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
1. Prepare recipe according to
instructions. Place food in bowls.
2. Place both bowls into the slow
cooker base. Cover and set control
knob to desired setting.
3. When done, turn control knob to
Off and unplug slow cooker. Using
oven mitts, carefully remove the
cover and then the bowls.
4. Remove the food from the bowls.
Let the cover cool slightly before
washing.
NOTE:When using the bowls in the...

6¥ The cover of the slow cooker does
not form a tight fit on the crock but
should be centered on the crock for
best results. Do not remove the
cover unnecessarilyÑthis results in
major heat loss. Do not cook without
cover in place.
¥ Stirring is not necessary when slow
cooking. 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 liquidat the end of the
cooking time, remove the cover, turn
the control knob...

7 ¥ Please handle the crock and cover
carefully to ensure long life.
¥ Avoid sudden, extreme temperature
changes. For example, do not place a
hot cover or crock into cold water, or
onto a wet surface.
¥ Avoid hitting the crock and cover
against the faucet or other hard 
surfaces.
¥ Do not use crock or cover if chipped,
cracked, or severely scratched.
¥ Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
Adapting Recipes
Some ingredients are not suitedfor
extended cooking in the slow cooker.
Pasta,...

8
Optional Features on Selected Models
The Lid Latchsecures the cover while moving,
transporting, or storing the slow cooker. To use 
Lid Latch, place the white band into the groove
located under one of the handles. Stretch the
band to the other side of the slow cooker and
secure it in the groove under the other handle.
Once the band is attached, it can also be crossed
over the knob to further secure the lid.
The Carrying Casecan be used when you need
to transport the slow cooker to another location....

6 or 7 qt
6 or 7 qt
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Appetizers(Using the traditional crock)
Entertaining is made effortless with the slow cooker and the Double Dishªbowls.
After the recipe has cooked, it is ready to serve or switch the control knob to
Keep Warm. This will keep the dish at the perfect serving temperature.
Salsa con Queso
1 2 (2-pound) blocks pasteurized processed cheese product,
cut in 2-inch pieces
11
1Ú2quarts salsa
2 4 (6-ounce) cans chopped green chilies, do not drain
1-2 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
1 2 teaspoons...

10
Appetizers (Using Double Dish BOWLS in the CROCK)
Nacho Cheese Sauce
1 (1-pound) block pasteurized processed cheese
2 cups salsa
Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce
1 (1-pound) block pasteurized processed cheese
2 cups salsa
1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers, do not drain
High Ð 2 hours
Refried Bean Dip
2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
1(11Ú4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
High Ð 2 hours
Cut cheese into thick slices. Pour salsa into 
both Double Dish bowls. Add cheese...