Summary of Model HE400SC
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4 qt. Digital slow cooker user guide model he400sc.
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Thank you for choosing a calphalon 4 qt. Digital slow cooker. The calphalon kitchen electrics collection features our exclusive opti-heat system. Designed to provide accurate temperature control and even heat delivery, opti-heat ensures that foods cook evenly and thoroughly, for reliable results you...
Page 3: Recognize Safety Messages
Safety instructions the safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer with any issues you d...
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important safeguards when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate your appliance. 2. This product is designed for household use only. Do not use appliance for other t...
Page 5: Save These Instructions
16. Extreme caution must be used when an appliance contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking. 17. Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker (not directly in the stainless steel base/liner) to avoid risk of electric shock. 18. Do not place removable crock and lid i...
Page 6: Avoid Electric Shock
Electrical requirements avoid electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug with one blade wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet completely, reverse the plug. If it ...
Page 7: Parts and Features
Getting to know your slow cooker parts and features 1. Brushed, stainless steel exterior – durable and sleek 2. Tempered glass lid – seals in heat and allows for viewing during the cooking process 3. Four quart ceramic crock – is removable for easy cleaning in the dishwasher 4. Cool touch handles – ...
Page 8: Before The First Use
Operating your slow cooker appliance surfaces are hot during and after use. Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when touching a hot slow cooker. Before the first use 1. Carefully remove all the pieces of the slow cooker from the packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical outl...
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Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and 2 / 3 full with ingredients and cover with lid. This meets food safety standards and ensures that your food will cook thoroughly. Spread the ingredients evenly across the bottom of the crock. Here are a few tips regarding ingredients: • refrigerate perishable foo...
Page 10: Step 3: Set Timer
Warm – use this setting to keep cooked foods warm until serving. Do not use the warm setting to reheat leftovers or to cook foods (as the temperature is not hot enough to do so). Step 3: set timer press the time button to select desired cooking time (in 30 minute increments) or hold time button for ...
Page 11: Caution
• do not reheat leftovers in a slow cooker. Doing so may result in food poisoning. Instead, reheat leftovers on the stove top or in a microwave until steaming hot, and then move to the slow cooker to keep warm for serving. Step 6: power off and serve before serving, press the start/cancel button if ...
Page 12: Why Moist Heat?
Tips for successful operation as you become familiar with your new small appliance, we want to share a few suggestions for adapting your traditional recipes for the slow cooker. You may want to begin by referring to slow cooker cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want to adapt. They will serv...
Page 13: Don’T Peek!
• the temperature, size and density of ingredients will affect cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermometer, if possible, to make sure they reach an internal temperature of 160˚f. Don’t peek! Remember to keep the lid in place while slow cooking. Each time you remove the lid, the tempera...
Page 14: Electrical
Storage wrap the electrical cord around the cord storage wrap under the slow cooker for easy storage. Store the slow cooker upright on a clean, dry level surface. Do not store anything on top of the slow cooker. Frequently asked questions my slow cooker is not heating up; what am i doing wrong? Be s...
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My new slow cooker seems to cook faster than my previous slow cooker that i bought 20 years ago. Could this be? Yes. To keep up with food safety standards, slow cookers manufactured today cook at slightly higher temperatures than older models. So, you will find that foods become hot and steamy more ...
Page 16: Retain The Original Sales
Warranty register your slow cooker - it’s easy! Please register your product to ensure that we have the correct information in our system for any warranty inquiries. Retain the original sales receipt. Without registering your product or having the original sales receipt, we will consider the warrant...
Page 17: Customer Service
15 customer service we at calphalon want to hear from you. If you have a question, comment, or a recommendation that will help us help you, please contact us via our web site, phone, fax or mailing address. Please do not return the product to the store. Please contact us directly with questions or c...
Page 18: Chicken Cacciatore
16 recipes chicken cacciatore ingredients: ¼ c. All-purpose flour salt and pepper, to taste 8 large chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed 1 tbsp. Olive oil 1 c. Chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1” pieces 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1” pieces 2 s...
Page 19: Chili Con Carne
17 chili con carne ingredients: 2 lbs. Lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 tbsp. Olive oil 1½ c. Onions, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, pureed 1 tbsp. Ground cumin, toasted 3 tbsp. Chili powder (try chili blends such as ancho and chipotle) pinch cayenne pepper 1 scant tbsp. Canned chipotle chilies ...
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