GE 169200 Digital Slow Cooker User Manual

GE 169200 Digital Slow Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, or other injuries or damages.

Read all instructions before use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in
water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, depress the power button, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Do not operate the appliance unattended with the temperature set to high.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids. Do not move during the operation.
Always close and lock the tempered glass lid when transporting food inside the
non-stick insert.
The supplied non-stick insert is only suitable for use with the base unit. Do not
set the hot non-stick insert on a non-heat-resistant surface. The surface may be
damaged.
Never use the appliance without the supplied non-stick insert.
Always leave the tempered glass lid on the non-stick insert when cooking.
Always use pot holders when removing the tempered glass lid with the sealing, nonstick insert, or when moving the base unit.

PARTS

Lid handle
Tempered glass lid with gasket
Lid lock
Non-stick insert handles
Non-stick insert
Base unit
Base unit handle
Retractable cord
Polarized plug
LCD
temp button
timer button
Arrow button
8 preset programs button
Arrow button
Power button

ILLUSTRATIONS

operation

Before first use

Unpack the slow cooker and remove all packaging material. Carefully unpack the
non-stick insert (5).
Clean the tempered glass lid (2), non-stick insert (5), and base unit (6) ( Cleaning).

Assembly

Place the base unit (6) on a stable and dry surface.
Insert the non-stick insert (5) into the base unit (6) (illustration a).
Pull the retractable cord (8) out of the cord storage located on the base unit (6)
(ill. o ).

Operating instructions

The slow cooker is intended for cooking food at low temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prepare a recipe suitable for slow cooking (for example, Recipes).
Place the prepared food into the non-stick insert (5) (ill. b ) ( Tips & Tricks).
Do not fill the non-stick insert (5) to the rim (ill. i ).
Cover the non-stick insert (5) with the tempered glass lid (2) (ill. c ). Do not lock the tempered glass lid (2) during operation.
Connect the power plug (9) to a wall outlet. The power icon (16) turns on with
25% brightness, LCD turns on with ‘high’ and ‘04:00’ flashing.
Press (16) to directly start cooking. An audible tone indicates the beginning of the
cooking process, the power icon (16) switches to full brightness, ‘high’ and ‘04:00’
Stop flashing, and the timer starts counting down.
Lifting the tempered glass lid (2) during the cooking process will increase cooking
time.
Press (16) to stop the cooking process at any time. The slow cooker will switch to
standby mode. The power icon (16) switches to 25% brightness with ‘high’ and
‘04:00’ flashing.

Changing the temperature and time before cooking

Press temp (11) repeatedly. The temperature setting will switch in the following order
Press timer (12). Increase or decrease the time setting with the arrow buttons
(13) or (15).
- – Time will increase or decrease in 30-minute increments.
- – The shortest selectable time is 30 minutes, the longest 12 hours.
Note: After selecting the cooking time, the temperature can be changed by pressing
temp (11) repeatedly. The temperature setting will switch in the following order, and the set time will not be changed:
Press (16) to start cooking. An audible tone indicates the beginning of the cooking
process, and the power icon (16) switches to full brightness. The temperature icon
and the timer stop flashing, and the timer will count down.

Changing the temperature and time during cooking

Press temp (11) during cooking. The temperature setting will switch in the following order: The icons ‘low’, ‘warm’, or ‘high’ are flashing during setting; the time will not flash and will not be changed.
Press timer (12) during cooking. Increase or decrease the time setting with the arrow buttons (13) or (15). Time will increase or decrease in 30-minute increments.
The time will flash during setting; the temperature icon will not flash and will not be changed.

End of cooking

The end of the cooking process will be indicated by an audible tone. The cooker
switches to ‘warm’ and time counts up for 3 hours.
A second audible tone indicates the end of the warming process. ‘3:00’ and ‘warm’
will flash. The LCD (10) switches to 25% brightness, and the unit stops heating.
You can also press (16) to stop the cooking process at any time. The slow cooker
will switch to standby mode. The power icon (16) switches to 25% brightness with
‘high’ and ‘04:00’ flashing.
Disconnect the slow cooker from the wall outlet.
To remove the tempered glass lid (2), always use pot holders to grasp the lid handle (1) (ill. d ).
Always use pot holders when removing the non-stick insert (5) from the base unit (6) (ill. f ).

Transport food

For easy transport of food, you should lock the tempered glass lid (2) on top of the nonstick insert (5).

Slide the lid lock (3) in the direction of the lid handle (1) to lock the tempered glass lid (2) (ill. m )
Before transporting the entire unit, make sure to unplug the power plug (9) from the wall outlet. Retract the cord.

Preset cooking functions

Press the preset button (14). ‘P1’ and ‘preset’ will flash.
Press the arrow buttons (13) or (15) to switch between the different preset modes
P1 to P8.
After mode selection, press (16) to start cooking. An audible tone indicates the beginning of the cooking process, and the power icon (16) switches to full brightness. The LCD (10) shows the total time of the preset program, the corresponding temperature, the preset icon, and the lock icon. The timer starts to count down. The temperature icon will change automatically according to the preset program.
The end of the cooking process will be indicated by an audible tone. The cooker
switches to ‘warm’ and time counts up for 3 hours.
A second audible tone indicates the end of the warming process. ‘3:00’ and ‘warm’
will flash. The power icon (16) switches to 25% brightness with ‘high’ and ‘04:00’
flashing and the unit stops heating.
To unlock the preset function during cooking, press the preset button (14). The lock icon will no longer be displayed. The time and the temperature, and preset icons will flash.
Press the preset button (14) again within 5 seconds. The cooker will continue the
previously selected preset mode.
Press timer (12) or temp (11) or do not press any button within 5 seconds, the cooker will switch to normal cooking mode. Time and temperature can now be changed as described above ( Changing temperature and time during cooking).

The following preset modes are available:

tips & tricks

During slow cooking, liquids do not boil away. Begin with a small amount of liquid and add more during the cooking process when needed. If there is too much liquid at the end of the cooking process, set the slow cooker to high. Cook on this setting to reduce the liquid.
For better flavor, do not crush or grind herbs and spices.
If cooking on a low setting, some recipes may require 8 hours.
Meats with a high fat percentage can influence the flavor of the dish. Browning or precooking can reduce the fat.
Cut foods into smaller pieces. They will cook faster than food left whole.
Some vegetables require a longer cooking time. Place vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or beets on the bottom of the non-stick insert. Cover with liquid.
Add pre-cooked rice or pasta only at the end of the cooking process.

Notes on the non-stick insert

Do not use hard objects to remove food from the non-stick insert (5) as they might
damage the surface (ill. h ).
Do not put the non-stick insert (5) or the tempered glass lid (2) into a microwave
oven (ill. j ) or a stove.
Do not use the non-stick insert (5) or the tempered glass lid (2) on top of a burner.

RECIPES

Preset 1: Traditional

Italian Pot Roast

1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks of celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 (3 to 4-pound) beef rump roast
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Place onion, celery, and carrots in the slow cooker.
Place the roast on top; season the roast with salt and pepper.
Pour spaghetti sauce over all.
Cover and cook on Preset 1 Traditional (High 1 Hour; Low 6 to 8 hours).
Slice and serve the sauce over the roast.

CLEANING

Proper maintenance will ensure years of service from your appliance. Clean the appliance after every use. This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts and requires little maintenance. Leave servicing or repairs to qualified personnel.

Always unplug the appliance and let the base unit (6), non-stick insert (5), and tempered glass lid (2) cool down completely before cleaning.
The non-stick insert (5) and the tempered glass lid (2) can be hand-washed with
warm and soapy water or cleaned in the dishwasher.
Should food stick to the surface of the non-stick insert (5), fill the non-stick insert
with warm soapy water and let it soak before cleaning. Use a sponge or rubber
scraper to remove sticky food remains.
Do not use scouring or abrasive cleaners. They might damage the surface of the
non-stick insert (5) or scratch the surface of the tempered glass lid (2).
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the inside and outer parts of the base unit (6) (ill. g ).

GE 169200 Digital Slow Cooker User Manual