You can serve the meal in the ceramic pot. 8. When removing the glass lid, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by the steam. Note: The glass lid and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns.9. The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use oven mitts or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot. 10. Let ceramic pot and glass lid cool completely before washing. 11. First removethe glass lid if