Taotronics TT-SC001 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Guide
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or housing in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
- A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
- Intended for countertop use only.
- To prevent damage to the earthen pot, avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into the ceramic pot when it is hot or placing a hot earthen pot on a cold surface.
IMPORTANT!
The earthen pot is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a cooktop as it will crack and can cause burns if there is hot liquid or food inside. Do not use it if the pot is cracked or damaged. – WARNING! Do not overfill the cooking pot as boiling liquids may overflow and cause personal injury or damage to the appliance or cooking area.
WARNING!
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use. – WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliances and cords away from children. Never drape the cord over edge of the counter, never use the outlet below the counter, and never use it with an extension cord. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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 fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Product Diagram
Control Panel
Indicator lights
- DELAY Timer before starting cooking.
- HIGH High cooking temperature.
- LOW Low cooking temperature.
- WARM Keep warm.
Control Buttons
Note
- Before starting cooking, please defrost or marinate the ingredients in advance.
- If there is no operation for 1 minute before confirmation, the cooker will enter standby status. Press any button to return to activated status.
- During cooking, the cooking mode and time can be adjusted with MODE or
- DELAY/TIMER button, wait for 5s and the new cooking time will be confirmed.
Cooking Steps
Place the cooker on a safe and level surface. Plug into an electrical outlet. The cooker enters an activated status.
Put the prepared ingredients into the earthen pot, and lock up the lid with the lid lock on both sides.
- Press MODE to toggle among HIGH, LOW, and WARM. The corresponding indicator will be blinking.
- Optionally, after selecting the mode, press DELAY/TIMER to set the cooking time, the time will be blinking. Then adjust with
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Press
once to confirm the current settings. The blinking indicator or time will become solid. Pressing again after confirmation will cancel the settings. Hold to enter standby status.
Adjust the cooking time according to the ingredients, room temperature, and other factors that may affect the cooking time.
Delay for Cooking
After setting the cooking time, press DELAY/TIMER again to enter the delay time setting, and the DELAY indicator will blink. Then adjust with. Press to confirm the delay time.
Keep Warm Function
- After cooking time ends, the cooker will enter a 10-hour keep-warm mode automatically.
- After the cooker enters the keep-warm mode, press DELAY/TIMER to enter the keep-warm time setting, then adjust with . Wait for 5s and the new time will be confirmed.
- After the keep-warm time ends, the cooker enters standby status with 5 beeps.
Memory Function
When there is a power failure, the cooker remembers the last working status. If the power recovered within 2 hours, the cooker resumes the last working status automatically.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Outer Surface
Wipe the outer surface (housing and lid) with a clean, damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Cooker Inwall
Clean the cooker’s inner wall with a dry soft cloth. Do not clean if it is still hot. Avoid dripping.
Earthen Pot
- Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Never wash with cold water if the pot is still hot.
- Fill the earthen pot with warm, soapy water and soak for some time to loosen any stuck-on food.
- Do not clean the pot with metal scouring pads as they could scratch the pot surface.
Transparent Lid
- Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents to clean the earthen pot.
- Use a cloth, sponge or rubber spatula to scrape away the food residue.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
There is no display on the control panel Food is undercooked Food is overcooked What does the error code mean Check if the cooker is plugged in. Do not cook with the keep-warm mode, always cook with High or Low mode. Cook longer or cook with High mode, and keep the lid covered during cooking. If the pot is not fully filled, decrease the cooking time as the recipe time is designed for fully filled cooking. When a sensor failure occurs, an error code will be displayed: E1-Sensor open circuit.
Contact our customer support. E2-Sensor short circuit. Contact our customer support. E5-Over temperature protection. Check if there are any foreign objects on the heating plate, clean if any. Check if the pot is put in place properly in the cooker. The troubleshooting guide addresses the most common problems. If problems persist, feel free to contact Customer Support at support@taotronics.com
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Thanks for choosing TaoTronics Slow Cooker. This product is covered with TaoTronics product and labor warranty for 12 months from the date of its original purchase.
The warranty will not apply in cases of:
- Accidents, misuse, or repairs performed by unauthorized personnel.
- Any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes.
- Normal wear and tear of wearable parts.
- Use of force, damage caused by external influences.
- Damage caused by non-observance of the User Manual, e.g. connection to an unsuitable mains supply or non-compliance with the instructions.
- Partially or completely dismantled appliances.
- Defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or from repairs, service, or alteration to the product or any of its parts that have been performed by a repair person not authorized by Tao Tronics.
We can only provide after-sales service for products that are sold by TaoTronics or TaoTronics authorized retailers and distributors. If you have purchased your unit from a different place, please contact your seller for a return and warranty issues.
- Please have your invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.
