GreenPan CC009289-003 8QT Locking Lid Slow Cooker Manual

GreenPan CC009289-003 8QT Locking Lid Slow Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2. This product is not meant for deep frying.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. The metal housing will become hot during use. Use handles on the side or on the lid.
4. CAUTION: Lid and handles may become hot during prolonged use. Use caution when removing the lid or lifting by handles. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable inner bowl.
5. Use tongs or other heat-safe utensils to remove food. Do not pour or lift the appliance.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or cooker body in water or other liquid.
8. Do not add liquid within an inch of the top of the aluminum inner pot, or the water may flow out during cooking.
9. Do not allow food to boil or cook dry.
10. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Do not use abrasive cleaning solutions, steel wool, or nylon scrubbing sponges.
11. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Intended for countertop use only as directed.
14. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.
17. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
18. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep the appliance and cord away from children. Never drape a cord over the edge of the counter, never use an outlet below the counter, and never use it with an extension cord.
19. Before first use, please make sure that the electrical rating of the appliance conforms to the current electrical rating.
20. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, switch the appliance off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
21. The bowl is used on the stovetop or in the oven only as directed. When cooking on a burner, make sure it is of a similar base diameter to the bowl.
22. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable bowl. DO NOT pour food directly into the unit base without the bowl.
23. When using the bowl to cook on gas, adjust the flame so it does not flare up on the sides of the bowl. Ensure heat does not exceed 390°F.
24. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not throw away. Read before operating your new Slow Cooker. Keep for future reference.
25. To ensure safe operation and optimum performance, please read the entire Instruction/Care & Use Booklet.
26. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

PARTS

• A. Glass Lid
• B. Locking Lid
• C. Locking Lid Latches
• D. 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl
• E. Inner Housing
• F. Body Side Handles
• G. Power Cord
• H. Control Panel

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of them properly, as they can pose a suffocation or choking risk to children.
4. Remove the lid and the removable 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl and wash with warm soapy water, and dry thoroughly before returning to the base.
5. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. NOTE: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings. If washing dishwasher-safe parts in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl and accessories may occur. This is cosmetic only and will not affect performance.
6. Place the 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl inside the inner housing, and place the lid on top of the 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl.
7. Plug the power cord into the outlet.
8. Your Slow Cooker is now ready for use.

GENERAL USAGE

KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

• REHEAT – Use REHEAT mode to heat up cooked food quickly before serving.
• SIMMER – Use SIMMER mode for soups, stews, and homemade stocks. The longer the cooking time, the more flavorful your soups and stews will be. Also perfect for entertaining and serving.
• LOW – Use LOW mode for recipes that have extended cooking times and more complex proteins.
• MED (MEDIUM) – Use MED mode when a little more heat is needed or if you are using large cuts of protein.
• HIGH – Use HIGH mode for higher heat over a shorter period of time. Good for poultry and less tough proteins. This can also be used for “baking” in your slow cooker.
• KEEP WARM – KEEP WARM mode is intended only for keeping already cooked food warm, not for cooking. This is a selectable option or will automatically start after cooking.
• DELAY TIMER – Use DELAY TIMER to plan your meals up to 24 hours in advance.
• START | STOP – Use the START | STOP button to confirm or turn off the mode you selected.
• TIME – Use this button to decrease the timer setting on modes.
• TIME + – Use this button to increase the timer setting on modes.

OPERATION

Power Operation

1. Ensure your Slow Cooker is plugged directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
2. Be sure that the 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl is correctly placed within the appliance and that the appliance is on a level heat-resistant surface.
3. Once plugged in, the START | STOP button will flash.
4. Press any mode you want to cook with. The indicator of the mode selection will light on, and the START | STOP and LED display will flash until START | STOP is pressed.
5. Adjust default cooking time if needed. Press the START | STOP button to begin cooking.
6. Lock the lid into place using the locking lid latches and body side handles.
7. After time has completed, the 8QT Locking Lid Slow Cooker will go into Keep Warm mode (excluding Keep Warm mode).

COOKING MODES

Slow Cook Modes

Slow cooking works best with foods that require long, low-heat cooking. Examples: stews, soups, beans, and fattier meats such as roasts, pork shoulder, and ribs.

REHEAT

1. Press REHEAT Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. The REHEAT Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.
4. After time has elapsed, food will automatically go into Keep Warm mode. The timer will count up for 8 hours and shut off after completion.

SIMMER

1. Press SIMMER Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. SIMMER Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.
4. After time has elapsed, the Slow Cooker will automatically go into Keep Warm mode. The timer will count up for 8 hours and shut off after completion.

LOW

1. Press LOW Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. The LOW Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.
4. After time has elapsed, the Slow Cooker will automatically go into Keep Warm mode. The timer will count up for 8 hours and shut off after completion.

MED (MEDIUM)

1. Press MED Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. The MED Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.
4. After time has elapsed, the Slow Cooker will automatically go into Keep Warm mode. The timer will count up for 8 hours and shut off after completion.

HIGH

1. Press HIGH Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. The HIGH Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.
4. After time has elapsed, the Slow Cooker will automatically go into Keep Warm mode. The timer will count up for 8 hours and shut off after completion.

KEEP WARM

NOTE: This mode is intended only for keeping already cooked food warm, not for cooking.

1. Press KEEP WARM Mode on the Slow Cooker Control Panel. KEEP WARM Mode indicator light will be on to show that this mode is selected.
2. Use the default time on screen or modify the time by pressing the Time – or Time + button, and press the START | STOP button to begin mode.
3. If you want to modify the time while cooking, press the Time – or Time + button. After 5 seconds, the time you selected will lock in, or press START | STOP to start a new time immediately.

TIME – & TIME +

1. Press TIME – or TIME + to change the default cooking time.
2. This can be done before a mode has started or during the cooking process.
3. To change the time before a mode starts, press TIME – or TIME + while the indicator light of the START | STOP is flashing, then press START | STOP to start the new time immediately.
4. The timer setting will increase or decrease in increments of 30 mins for LOW, MED, HIGH, KEEP WARM & DELAY TIMER. REHEAT mode will increase or decrease in increments of 10 mins. SIMMER mode will increase or decrease in increments of 10 mins for the first hour. After setting the time for more than 1 hour, increments will increase to 30 mins.
5. The timer can be used during the cooking process. If you need to adjust the amount of time, simply press TIME – or TIME + to modify. Time on the LED will flash. After a new time has been selected, press START | STOP to confirm or wait 5 seconds.

DELAY TIMER

1. Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Press the cooking mode you wish to use before pressing DELAY TIMER.
2. Select from LOW, MED, HIGH, REHEAT, or SIMMER.
3. Before selecting DELAY TIMER, if you do not want to use a default time, modify TIME – or TIME + to increase or decrease the preset cooking time.
4. Press DELAY TIMER and set the time for how long you want to wait before the previously selected program begins.
5. DELAY TIMER will flash until time is confirmed with the START | STOP button.
6. Press TIME – or TIME + to decrease or increase the delay timer start time.
7. Press START | STOP to confirm.
8. If you want to modify the mode cooking time while waiting for the delay timer to expire, press the mode you want to modify. The mode will flash, allowing you to adjust the TIME – and TIME +. Press START | STOP to confirm the new time for the mode or wait 5 seconds.
9. Once the delay timer has expired, the delay timer indicator light will turn off, and the unit will start cooking.

Please Note – While using a delay timer, we suggest using ingredients that will not spoil while being left out. Suggested maximum delay-start time for uncooked meat or chicken is two hours.

HOW TO TRANSPORT A SLOW COOKER

1. Secure the Glass Lid onto 8QT Slow Cooker Bowl. Make sure the lid latches on the side of the lid, and line up with the side handle.
2. Press the lid latches down to lock into the body side handles. A snapping sound should be heard once it is in the right position.
3. IMPORTANT: When the lid is locked, use both side handles to transport the Slow Cooker. NEVER use the lid handle to move the Slow Cooker.
4. When ready to serve, pull the lid latches up from the side handles, then remove the Locking Lid.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before cleaning, always unplug your Slow Cooker and allow it to cool. The inner pot and lid are both safe for dishwasher use.
2. If you prefer, you can wash the inner pot and lid with a gentle detergent after removing them from the base.
3. Rinse with water and then gently pat dry with a dish towel or cloth.
4. Wipe the outside of the Slow Cooker with a damp sponge or cloth. Refrain from using scouring pads, brushes, powders, or chemical detergents on the Slow Cooker.

Note: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

STORAGE

Ensure the Slow Cooker is cool and dry before storing. The power cord wraps around the built-in cord wrap for easy storage.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR GREENPAN PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your GreenPan Slow Cooker, we suggest that you call GreenPan customer service at 877-926-6526 before returning the product. A representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and advise on next steps.

IMPORTANT: If the defective product is to be serviced by someone other than GreenPan’s authorized service, please tell the servicer to call our consumer service at 877-926-6526 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

GreenPan Electrics are covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, beginning on the date you receive the product and lasting for two years. If your GreenPan Electrics product has a defect covered by the limited warranty during the warranty period, The Cookware Company (USA), LLC will either repair or replace the product. Further information on the warranty claim process, exclusions from warranty coverage, and other terms can be found in the complete limited warranty for this product, available online at greenpan.us/warranty.

TERMS OF SALE; ARBITRATION

The terms on which The Cookware Company (USA), LLC sells GreenPan Electrics are available online at greenpan.us/pages/termsof-sale (the “Terms”). The Terms contain very important information regarding your rights and obligations, as well as conditions, limitations, and exclusions that may apply to you. Please read them carefully.

In particular, the Terms provide that, by your purchase of this product, you and The Cookware Company (USA), LLC are agreeing to give up any rights to litigate in a court or before a jury, or to participate in a class action or representative action with respect to a claim. Other rights that you would have if you went to court may also be unavailable or limited in arbitration. Any claim, dispute, or controversy between you and The Cookware Company (USA), LLC arising from or relating in any way to your purchase of products or services will be resolved exclusively and finally by binding arbitration.

The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with the Consumer Arbitration Rules (the “AAA Rules”) then in effect, except as modified hereby. (The AAA Rules are available at adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879.) The Federal Arbitration Act will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration and waiver provision.

The Cookware Company (USA), LLC will be responsible for the AAA filing fee of any such proceeding. Other than your right to pursue a claim in small claims court, as described in the Terms, the arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to arbitrability and/or enforceability of this arbitration provision, including any unconscionability challenge or any other challenge that the arbitration provision or these Terms are void, voidable, or otherwise invalid.

The arbitrator will be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in court under law or in equity. Any award of the arbitrator(s) will be final and binding on each of the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Attorney fee shifting in this case is governed by the Terms.

You agree to arbitration on an individual basis. In any dispute, NEITHER YOU NOR THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC WILL BE ENTITLED TO JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST OTHER CUSTOMERS IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLAIM AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, CLASS MEMBER, OR IN A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY.

The arbitral tribunal may not consolidate more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. The arbitral tribunal has no power to consider the enforceability of this class arbitration waiver, and any challenge to the class arbitration waiver may only be raised in a court of competent jurisdiction. If any provision of the arbitration agreement described herein and in the Terms is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision will be severed, and the remaining arbitration terms will be enforced.

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