Hamilton Beach^®
Storage & Cleaning Tips

1. Do not leave cooked food in the crock for storage in the refrigerator. It can take food in this quantity up to 24 hours to cool to safe temperatures. Instead, divide food into small, shallow (no more then 3" deep) containers. Allow to cool to 65 degrees F before placing in the refrigerator.
2. Foods that do not freeze well: yogurt, sour cream, milk, large pieces of potato, sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch, and most natural cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, Colby and Swiss. For additional information, contact your local county extension office or visit: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/HealthEducators/UCM109315.pdf
3. Hamilton Beach® Stay or Go® slow cooker models (with a seal on lid to prevent spills) should be stored with the lid inverted. If you store with the lid in place, it can trap undesirable food odors inside of the slow cooker.
   Test Kitchen Tip: Baking soda and white vinegar are excellent at removing odors from all plastic.
   
4. Even after thoroughly cleaning it, a white haze will sometimes remain on the interior of your crock (also called stoneware). This is simply food residue left from cooking. This residue is more visible on black crocks. For complete removal of residue, make a paste from dish liquid and baking soda.  Use paste mixture as a scrub to clean, then rinse well.
   Test Kitchen Tip: Spraying the inside of the crock with cooking spray before you cook will make cleanup easier later.

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