Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto HE400SC del fabbricante Calphalon
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4 Qt. Digital Slo w Cook er USER GUIDE Model HE400SC.
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slo w Cooker . The Calphalon Kitchen Electr ics collection features our e xclusiv e Opti-Heat System . Designed to pro vide accurate temperature contr ol and ev en heat delivery, Opti-Heat ensur es that foods cook evenly and thoroughly , for reliable r esults you can count on – e very time.
SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions appear ing in this guide are not meant to cov er all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be e xer cised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer , distributor, service agent or manuf acturer with any issues y ou do not understand.
IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should alway s be obser ved, 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 .
1 6. Extreme caution must be used when an appliance contains hot liquids or foods. Do not mov e while cooking. 1 7 . Only place foods in the remov able ceramic crock of slo w cooker (not directly in the stainless st eel base/liner) to avoid risk of electric shock .
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A void Electric Shock This appliance has a polarized plug with one blade wider t han the o ther. T o reduce the risk of electric shock , t his plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit into t he outlet complet ely , re verse the plug.
GETTING T O KNOW Y OUR SL OW C OOKER Parts and Features 1 . Brushed, Stainless S teel Exterior – durable and sleek 2. T emper ed Glass Lid – seals in heat and allows for vie wing dur ing the cooking process 3. Four Quart Ceramic Croc k – is remov able for easy cleaning in the dishwasher 4.
OPERA TING Y OUR SL O W COOKER Appliance sur faces are hot during and af ter use. Always w ear protective, insulated ov en mitts when touching a hot slow cook er . Before t he Firs t Use 1 . Carefully remo ve all the pieces of the slow cooker fr om t he packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical outlet.
Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and 2 / 3 full wit h ingredients and cov er wit h lid. This meets food safety st andards and ensur es that your food will cook thoroughly .
W arm – Use this setting to keep cook ed foods warm until ser ving. DO NO T use the W arm setting to reheat lef tov ers 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 one minute increments.
• DO NO T reheat left ov ers in a slo w cooker . Doing so may result in food poisoning. Instead, reheat lef tov ers on the st ov e top or in a micro wav e until steaming hot, and t hen mov e to the slow cooker to k eep warm for ser ving.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERA TION As you become familiar with your ne w small appliance, we want to shar e a few suggestions for adapting your tr aditional recipes for the slow cook er. Y ou may want to begin by r eferring to slow cook er cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want to adapt.
• The temperature, size and density of ingr edients will af fect cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermome ter , if possible, to make sur e they reach an internal temperature of 1 60˚F . Don’ t Peek! Remember to k eep t he lid in place while slow cooking.
ST ORA GE W rap the electrical cord around the cord storage wrap under the slow cooker for easy stor age. Store the slow cooker upright on a clean, dry level sur face.
My new slo w cooker seems to cook fast er than my previous slo w cooker that I bought 20 year s ago. Could t his be? Y es. T o keep up with food safety standards, slow cook ers manufactured today cook at slightly higher temperatures than older models.
W ARRANT Y Register your Slo w Cooker - It ’s Easy! Please register your pr oduct to ensure t hat we hav e the correct information in our system for any w ar ranty inquiries.
1 5 Cust omer Ser vice W e at Calphalon want to hear from y ou. 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 t he product t o the s tor e.
1 6 RECIPES Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients: ¼ c. all-purpose flour Salt and pepper , to taste 8 large chicken thighs, ex cess fat trimmed 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c.
1 7 Chili con Carne Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean ground beef (or ground turk ey) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1½ c. onions, finely diced 3 clov es garlic, pureed 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, toasted 3 Tbsp. chili powder (T r y c hili blends such as anc ho and chipotle) Pinch cayenne pepper 1 scant Tbsp.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Calphalon HE400SC è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Calphalon HE400SC - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Calphalon HE400SC imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Calphalon HE400SC ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Calphalon HE400SC, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Calphalon HE400SC.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Calphalon HE400SC. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Calphalon HE400SC insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
