Looking After Your Slow Cooker

• Do not put the crock pot or the lid in the oven, freezer or microwave, on the hob or under the grill (broiler).
• Do not plunge the hot pot into cold water after cooking because it may crack.
• Do not leave the whole pot soaking in water as the base is unglazed and porous so will absorb the water. You may, however, leave water in the pot to soak it before washing.
• Do not preheat the cooker before adding the ingredients (unless your manufacturer's instructions tell you to).
• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
• Do not leave uncooked food in the slow cooker when it is not switched on, so never put it in there overnight ready to switch on in the morning. Store the ingredients in the fridge.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the crock pot - but it will be dishwasher safe.
• Do not immerse the electric base in water; simply unplug it and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.

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