Operating the Slow Cooker and Programmable Timer

SETTING Buffet Simmer Low High Auto PROGRAM TEMPERATURE 165F (74C) 185F (85C) 165F (74C) 203F (95C) 165F (74C) 212F (100C) 165F (74C) 212F (100C) 203F (95C) 165F (74C) TIME 6 hours serve programmable up to 10 hours 4 hours (keep warm) programmable up to 10 hours 4 hours (keep warm) programmable up to 10 hours 4 hours (keep warm) 2 hours programmable up to 8 hours 4 hours (keep warm)

Programmable, 5-Setting Cook and Serve Control The dial turns the slow cooker on, and allows the selection of one of four cook settings (Simmer, Low, High, and the stepped-temperature setting Auto) plus one serve setting (Buffet). When the dial is turned to one of the cook settings, the cooking time display shows the default time for the setting and begins its countdown. When the dial is set to the Buffet serve setting, buF is displayed. The Auto setting is a preprogrammed stepped setting, which starts cooking on the High temperature for 2 hours and reduces to the Low temperature for a default time of 8 hours. The time range for the Low temperature step is programmable and may be adjusted by pressing the - or + buttons on the control panel. After time on the Low temperature step expires, the program automatically switches the slow cooker to the Keep Warm mode for 4 hours. All settings, except for Buffet, will automatically switch to the Keep Warm mode after the programmed cook time has expired. Time Adjustment Buttons To change the default time, press the - or + buttons located just beneath the three-digit display. These buttons can be used at any point in the cooking cycle to shorten or lengthen cook time.

Using the Buffet Setting

This setting is ideal for entertaining, or other times when preheated foods need to be kept warm for several hours. Do not cook, defrost or preheat foods on the Buffet setting. It is to be used for keeping cooked, preheated foods warm for serving. 1. Turn cook and serve control to the Buffet setting, and the 3-digit display will show buF. No LED indicator lights will be on. 2. The slow cooker will operate at the Buffet setting for up to 6 hours. 3. Once the 6-hour time limit is reached, the display is turned off, and the unit shuts off. Any remaining food should be removed promptly and refrigerated or frozen.

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Operating the Slow Cooker and Programmable Timer

Using the Simmer, Low, High, and Auto settings 1. Turn the 5-setting cook and serve control to either the Simmer, Low, High, or Auto setting. The cooking time display will show the default setting and begin its countdown to 0:00. 2. Press the - or + buttons to shorten or lengthen cook time. 3. Once the timer display counts down to 0:00, the display will show End, three 1-second beeps will signal the end of cooking time, and the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm and continue on Keep Warm for four hours. 4. Once the 4-hour time limit is reached, all displays are turned off, and the unit shuts off.

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Slow Cooker Setting Guidelines

The multiple slow cooker settings, from Auto to Buffet, allows the kind of cooking, or serving, that lets you prepare a variety of foods on different settings so you can adapt your recipes to your changing schedule. In general, use lower settings for longer cook times. Try a higher setting when you start food preparation later in the day and want to serve the food that same evening. See KitchenAid slow cooker recipes for examples.

Auto An excellent way to cook foods faster than using the Low or Simmer settings, but allowing slower cooking than the High setting. Also, use it for foods that require more than 10 hours of cooking time.
broth-based soup large pieces of squash beef roast chicken/turkey pieces wild rice casserole hot beverages thick pork chops pork roast stewed chicken steamed/mashed potatoes dried beans/lentils beef rolls beef/pork ribs chicken or turkey casserole

High Try using this setting when a shorter cooking time is desired or for recipes that are typically baked.
hot beverages baked egg-based puddings broth-based soup egg-based strata pork roast chicken/turkey pieces chicken or turkey casserole wild rice casserole dumplings steamed potatoes pudding/steamed cake beef roast stewed chicken cobbler/fruit dessert

Low Appropriate for most recipes when there is time for long, slow cooking. Its
an ideal setting for food started before going to work in the morning and served for dinner in the evening. beef chuck roast split pea soup stew beef short ribs chicken/turkey pieces wild rice casserole potato casserole pork chops lamb shanks dressing/stuffing cheese- or cream-based soup rice pudding beef roast pork roast pork ribs chicken or turkey casserole stewed chicken dried beans/lentils egg bake beef rolls chicken wings Cornish hens soup with less tender cuts of meat
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