How do I set the cooking time and temperature on my Hamilton Beach 33480 8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker?

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Setting the cooking time and temperature on your Hamilton Beach 33480 8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is straightforward. First, plug the slow cooker into a power outlet. Then, press the ON/OFF button to turn it on; the default setting is 4 hours on HIGH. To adjust the temperature, use the TEMP button to choose between LOW, HIGH, and WARM settings. Remember, the WARM setting is for keeping food at serving temperature, not for cooking or reheating. You can adjust the cooking time by pressing the appropriate buttons. The timer can be set in 30-minute increments, up to a maximum of 18 hours. The timer counts down in 1-minute increments. Note that the total cooking time, including the warm setting, cannot exceed 20 hours. Once the cooking time is complete, the slow cooker automatically switches to the WARM setting. The cooking temperature and time can be adjusted independently at any point during the cooking process. When you change the cooking time, the timer will reset to the new time selected. For comprehensive details and safety information, consult the Hamilton Beach 33480 8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker User Manual.