Calphalon Slow Cooker HE400SC User Manual

4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker  
USER GUIDE  
Model HE400SC  
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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 do not  
understand.  
Recognize Safety Messages  
Always read and obey the safety messages included in this guide. Look for  
the following safety symbols, which will alert you to potential hazards.  
WARNING  
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe  
personal injury or death.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor  
personal injury.  
ATTENTION!  
ATTENTION! The slow cooker may emit a light smoke or odor as it heats  
up during the first few minutes of operation. This will dissipate quickly and is  
not a reason for concern.  
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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 than its intended purpose.  
3. Do not use outdoors nor around water.  
4. Do not touch hot surfaces of slow cooker. Appliance surfaces are hot  
during and after use. To prevent burns or personal injury, use handles  
or knobs and use hot pads or oven mitts when in contact with the unit.  
5. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or slow  
cooker base in water or other liquid.  
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or  
near children.  
7. Always use slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Do not place on sink  
drain board.  
8. Do not operate the unit on furniture with wood finishes.  
9. Allow air circulation around the slow cooker, keeping it away from  
window treatments, walls, towels or other combustible materials.  
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch  
hot surfaces.  
11. Unplug slow cooker from electrical outlet and cool completely when  
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or  
taking off parts.  
12. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after  
any part of the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner.  
Contact Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267 for  
examination, repair, or adjustment.  
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a  
heated oven.  
14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Calphalon  
may cause injuries. Use only the provided ceramic crock inside the  
stainless steel base.  
15. Never plug in or turn on the slow cooker without the removable  
ceramic crock in place.  
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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 in the microwave or on  
the stovetop.  
19. When hot, do not place removable ceramic crock on any surfaces that  
are not heat resistant.  
20. Do not operate the slow cooker when the crock is empty. Make sure it  
is at least ½ to ¾ full before operating.  
21. Do not refrigerate foods in the removable ceramic crock and then  
place directly in the slow cooker to begin cooking. Instead, refrigerate  
foods in separate storage containers.  
22. Do not reheat foods using your slow cooker.  
23. The slow cooker is not designed to operate via a separate remote  
control system or external timer.  
24. Always operate the slow cooker with the lid in place for the  
recommended amount of time. Do not use any other type of cover on  
the slow cooker during cooking or storage.  
25. Prevent steam burns when removing the lid from a hot slow cooker by  
angling the lid away from you when removing it.  
26. It is safe to use metal, nylon, wood, and plastic utensils with your slow  
cooker. Utensils could get hot if left in the crock. Please use  
with caution.  
27. Do not chop, cut, blend, or mix in the crock.  
28. Keep the slow cooker clean by following the recommended Cleaning  
and Care instructions found on page 11.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
CAUTION  
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 still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not  
attempt to modify the plug in any way.  
Short Cord Instructions  
Your Calphalon Slow Cooker has a short power supply cord as a safety  
precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from  
becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to be near  
this appliance without adult supervision. Longer detachable extension cords  
are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.  
If an extension cord is used:  
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be  
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.  
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the  
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped  
over unintentionally.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR  
SLOW COOKER  
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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 – stay cool, easy and comfortable to grasp  
5. Digital Display and Timer – easy to read 24 hour digital timer allows you to prepare  
meals up to one day in advance  
6. Mode – offers a choice of High, Low, and Warm settings  
7. Cord – wraps underneath for convenient storage  
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OPERATING YOUR SLOW COOKER  
CAUTION  
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 outlet. (See Electrical  
Requirements on page 4.)  
2. Before the first use, hand wash the removable crock and lid in hot,  
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
3. Insert ceramic crock into slow cooker base.  
4. Place slow cooker on a level, dry surface. Allow air circulation around  
the slow cooker, keeping it away from window treatments, walls,  
towels, etc.  
5. Plug power cord into two-prong electrical outlet. The slow cooker will  
chime once to indicate the slow cooker is ready for operation.  
Setting the Controls  
Step 1: LOAD  
Make sure the slow cooker is assembled with the ceramic crock in place,  
that it is on a dry, level surface, and it is plugged into a suitable electrical  
outlet. (See Electrical Requirements on page 4.)  
To make clean up easier, spray the inside of the ceramic crock with nonstick  
cooking spray.  
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Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and 2 3 full with ingredients and cover with  
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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 foods before placing them in a slow cooker  
THAW any frozen ingredients, such as poultry and meats before placing  
them in the slow cooker.  
CUT large pieces of meat (such as roasts or whole poultry) into pieces  
and remove skin and excess fat to ensure thorough and even cooking.  
BROWN meats, including ground meats, before adding them to the slow  
cooker for additional flavor, if desired.  
• LAYER foods according to how quickly they cook. Meats cook more  
quickly than vegetables in a slow cooker. So, layer vegetables first, then  
meat, and pour any cooking liquids over top.  
Step 2: SELECT COOKING MODE  
Each time the slow cooker is powered on, you will  
notice it displays a default setting of the High cooking  
mode and six hours of cooking time. However, you  
may adjust the settings to suit your specific cooking  
needs. The display will blink until the cooking  
cycle begins.  
To modify the cooking mode, press the Mode button to select between  
High, Low and Warm.  
Most slow cooker recipes provide cooking times for either Low or High  
settings, so use these as your guide. Consider the following general tips for  
selecting a heat setting.  
High – Use this setting when time is short and you need food done within  
a few hours. In general, one hour of cooking time on High is equal to two  
hours on the Low setting.  
Low – Choose this setting when you want to place food in the slow cooker  
in the morning and serve dinner in the evening. Many main dish recipes  
cooked on the Low setting take eight to ten hours.  
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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 one minute  
increments.  
Your slow cooker is equipped with a digital timer with a  
maximum cook time of 24 hours.  
Step 4: BEGIN COOKING BY PRESSING START/CANCEL  
NOTE: The slow cooker does not begin cooking  
until you press the Start/Cancel button.  
The time remaining will be displayed and count down until  
there is no time remaining. The slow cooker chimes three  
times to indicate the cooking cycle is complete.  
To Change Cooking Mode: If you decide you’d like to change the  
cooking mode or time during the cooking process, you may press the  
corresponding buttons or arrows to adjust accordingly. The time will adjust  
by 30 minute increments. If you hold down the arrow button the time will  
adjust in one minute increments.  
To Cancel a Cycle: If you need to cancel a cooking cycle for any reason,  
simply press the Start/Cancel button and the slow cooker will reset. The  
default cooking modes will reappear and the display will blink.  
Step 5: AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM  
At the end of the designated cooking time the slow cooker chimes three  
times and automatically switches to the Warm setting until serving (up to  
four hours). After four hours, the slow cooker automatically turns off.  
WARNING  
DO NOT cook foods using the Warm setting. Doing so may result in food  
poisoning. The Warm setting is intended to keep cooked, hot foods warm  
until serving.  
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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 the slow cooker is still  
operating. Next, grasp the electrical plug securely and remove it from  
the outlet.  
CAUTION  
Use caution when opening the slow cooker lid. Be sure to use the cool  
touch handles and hot pads and oven mitts whenever touching the base of  
the slow cooker. Carefully tilt the lid away from you to avoid burns from  
escaping steam.  
Use hot pads to remove the crock from the slow cooker, if desired. Never  
place the hot slow cooker or crock directly on a wooden table or other non-  
heat resistant surface.  
Once serving is complete. Remove any left over food and refrigerate in  
storage containers. Do not use your ceramic crock for food storage.  
WARNING  
If this slow cooker malfunctions during use, immediately press the  
Start/Cancel button to cancel the cycle. Unplug the power cord from  
the electrical outlet by grasping the plug. Do not use or attempt to repair  
the slow cooker. Contact Calphalon Customer Service at  
1-800-809-7267 for examination, repair, or adjustment.  
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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 serve as a guide for cooking  
times and temperatures. Refer to our handy “Suggested Slow Cooker  
Settings” in the Quick Start Guide.  
Why Moist Heat?  
In general, slow cooking is a moist heat method of cooking. Steam  
accumulates under the lid during cooking, which naturally adds more  
moisture during the cooking process. This type of cooking is especially  
suitable for foods that benefit from simmering in liquids over several hours to  
tenderize and/or develop flavors.  
Tips:  
When using traditional recipes for the slow cooker, reduce the liquid by  
about one-half, unless making soup or long grain rice.  
If you lift the lid at the end of the cooking time and discover there is too  
much liquid that has accumulated during cooking, remove the lid. Set  
the slow cooker on high for about 30 minutes and some of the liquid will  
simmer away.  
Cut vegetables into approximately one-inch pieces so that they are bite-  
sized and cook evenly.  
Reserve tender vegetables (such as broccoli and asparagus), pasta, and  
quick cooking rice, and add in the final 30 minutes of cooking time.  
Dairy products tend to break down when using a long cooking process.  
So, wait and stir them in about 30 minutes before the end of the  
cooking time.  
Seafood should be added during the last hour to avoid overcooking.  
Brown meats, including ground meats, before slow cooking for added  
flavor. And, slice larger cuts of meat (such as pot roast) into pieces  
before placing in slow cooker.  
When slow cooking a roast, add approximately one cup of liquid (i.e.,  
beef or vegetable broth) to the ceramic crock for a 2½ to 3 pound roast.  
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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 temperature drops, extending the cooking time.  
CLEANING AND CARE  
WARNING  
Unplug slow cooker before cleaning. Failure to do so may result in risk of  
serious injury and electric shock.  
Before Cleaning  
1. UNPLUG – Carefully unplug the slow cooker’s power cord from  
electrical outlet by firmly grasping the plug.  
2. REMOVE LEFTOVERS – Remove any leftover food and place in  
storage containers; refrigerate. Do not store leftovers in the crock.  
3. COOL – Let the slow cooker cool completely before attempting any  
cleaning. The stainless steel base will be hot after use.  
Cleaning the Slow Cooker  
Allow the slow cooker to cool and then remove the crock.  
Wash the crock and lid in the dishwasher, if desired. Or, wash in hot  
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
Wipe the slow cooker base with a clean, damp cloth. DO NOT use  
abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they may scratch the surface of  
the slow cooker. DO NOT immerse the slow cooker base, cord or plug in  
water.  
Place crock in slow cooker base and put lid on top.  
Note: Do not operate the slow cooker without the ceramic crock in place.  
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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 sure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet. See Electrical  
Requirements on page 4. Then, check to make sure you’ve selected  
both the cooking mode and time. Finally, press the Start/Cancel button to  
start the cooking process.  
How do I know which heat setting to choose? Refer to our handy  
“Suggested Slow Cooker Settings” in the Quick Start Guide. Also, you may  
want to look at existing slow cooker recipes. They provide suggested cook  
times and heat settings. Most foods may be cooked on either the Low or the  
High setting. It depends on the amount of time available for cooking and  
how tender you want the food to become. The longer the cook time, the  
more tender the food.  
I’ve cooked my food for the designated time, but it’s not  
steaming hot. How could this be? Check to make sure you didn’t start  
with frozen ingredients. All foods you place in the slow cooker should be  
thawed before using. Also, determine if you’ve overloaded the slow cooker.  
The USDA recommends filling a slow cooker between ½ and ¾ full. Finally,  
make sure you cut large pieces of meat or poultry into smaller pieces  
before cooking.  
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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 quickly.  
While cooking family dinners I often run out of room in my  
regular oven. Can I use my slow cooker to serve dishes such  
as mashed potatoes? If so, what setting should I use? Yes.  
Simply spray your ceramic crock with nonstick cooking spray and spoon  
in the mashed potatoes. Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker on  
the Warm setting. This will keep the potatoes (or other side dishes) warm  
without scorching them.  
The power went out, and I discovered my cold slow cooker  
full of food has been sitting on the counter for several hours.  
If I heat the food to steaming hot, will it be safe? Food that sits  
at room temperature for more than two hours is no longer safe to eat and  
should be discarded.  
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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 warranty start date  
to be the date of manufacture.  
Taking a few moments to register your product greatly expedites warranty  
inquiries and helps us continue to develop new products and services that  
make your culinary experience even better. Please visit  
www.calphalon.com for complete details.  
Limited One Year Warranty  
Calphalon will repair or replace any slow cooker found defective in  
material or workmanship within one year of the original purchase with  
the original sales receipt. This warranty applies when the slow cooker is  
put to normal household use and is operated and cared for according  
to the instructions. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as  
improper cleaning, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in a  
commercial establishment. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a  
result of shipping, and slight color variation are normal. This warranty  
excludes all incidental and consequential damages, except in those  
states that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages.  
Without an original sales receipt or having registered your product  
with Calphalon, the warranty start date will be considered the date of  
manufacture. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights that vary from state to state.  
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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 comments about your slow cooker.  
Thank you!  
Web site  
Write Us  
Calphalon Customer Service  
PO Box 583  
Toledo, Ohio 43697-0583  
(Please, DO NOT send returns to this address)  
Toll Free Phone  
1-800-809-7267  
(Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm EST)  
Fax  
419-666-2859  
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RECIPES  
Chicken Cacciatore  
Serves 8  
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 sprigs fresh thyme  
1 sprig fresh rosemary  
2 c. canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped  
½ c. chicken stock  
¼ c. white wine  
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced thick  
Method:  
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken thighs in  
flour mixture and transfer pieces to a plate. Heat a 12” Calphalon nonstick  
omelette pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 1  
minute or until hot. Add chicken to pan and brown on all sides; transfer  
browned chicken to slow cooker crock. Add onions, garlic, peppers, thyme,  
tomatoes, stock, wine and a pinch of salt and pepper to crock. Cover with  
lid and cook 3 hours on High. Remove lid, add mushrooms and continue  
to cook for 30 minutes on High. Remove sprigs of thyme and rosemary.  
Reseason sauce with salt and pepper and serve chicken with cooked rice  
or noodles.  
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Chili con Carne  
Serves 6  
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 in adobo sauce, chopped  
3 c. canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped  
¼ c. beef stock  
1 bay leaf  
Stems of cilantro tied with cotton kitchen twine  
1 c. canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained  
1 c. canned white kidney beans, rinsed and drained  
¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped  
Garnish  
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated  
1 c. sour cream  
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped  
2 limes, cut into wedges  
Tortilla chips  
Method:  
Heat a 12” Calphalon nonstick omelette pan over medium heat. Add olive  
oil and heat one minute. Add beef and brown. Pour off excess fat and  
transfer beef to slow cooker crock. In same pan, add onions and cook  
until transparent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook over  
medium heat for another minute. Be careful not to burn garlic.  
Transfer to slow cooker crock. Add cumin, chili powder, cayenne, chipotle  
chilies, tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf and stems of cilantro. Cover with lid  
and cook 1 1/2 hours on high and 30 minutes on Low. Add beans, season  
with salt and pepper and cook 30 additional minutes on Low. Remove  
cilantro stems and stir in chopped cilantro and mix well. Serve with garnish  
of Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, green onion, limes and chips.  
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