HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Before first use:
1. Wash the removable ceramic bowl in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry before
first use.
2. When you use your Slow Cooker for the first time, you may notice a slight odour
due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This will disappear after using a
few times.
3. Ensure that you place your Slow Cooker on a clear, flat work surface near a suitable
socket outlet.
4. Place the food in the ceramic cooking pot.
5. To avoid electric shock, do not use the heating unit for cooking.
Operation
1. Plug the power cord into a suitable electrical socket.
2. There are 3 temperature settings.
- LOW is recommended for slow "all day" cooking.
- HIGH provides faster cooking (1 hour on HIGH is equalto about 2 hours on LOW).
- WARM is only for keeping food warm. Do not cook on the WARM setting.
3. To select the temperature, turn the control knob to the required setting.
4. If you need to pre-cook or brown food prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the Slow Cooker.
5. Frozen foods may be used as part of a recipe. However, add at least 250ml of warm
liquid to the ceramic bowl if cooking frozen meats such as beef or chicken.
6. Always cook with the lid on.
7. Please note that the Slow Cooker must not be overfilled. The ceramic bowl should
never be more than 3/4 full.
8. When the cooking time is completed,turn the control knob to the WARM setting
until the food is required.
9. NOTE: Do not use the WARM setting for more than 4 hours.
10. To turn the Slow Cooker off, turn the control knob to 'OFF' and unplug the
appliance from the mains electrical supply.
11. Do not use the Slow Cooker to store food.
12. Do not re-heat food in your Slow Cooker.
13. Do not place the heated Slow Cooker, filled with food, on an unprotected wooden
table.
14. Do not use the ceramic cooking pot in an oven or a microwave, on a gas or electric
hob, or under a grill.
15. NOTE: The lid is not ovenproof or microwave safe.
HINTS ON SLOW COOKING
1. Slow cooking is a gentle method of cooking which retains both the flavour and the
nutrients in food. Slow cooking allows one to select cheaper cuts of meat knowing
that when the cooking process is complete, the meat will be tender and succulent.
In addition more delicate foods such as fish, fruit and vegetables will not break up
during the cooking process.
2. Some food/ ingredients are not suited for extended cooking in the Slow Cooker.
Pasta; seafood; milk; cream or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving.
Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for the Slow Cooker.
MANY FACTORS WILL INFLUENCE THE WAY THAT FOOD WILL
COOK IN A SLOW COOKER SUCH AS:
1. The water and fat content of the ingredients.
2. The temperature.
3. The size of the ingredients.
4. Ingredients cut into pieces will cook faster than whole roasts or poultry.
5. Most meat and vegetable combinations require at least 7 hours cooking on LOW.
6. The higher the fat content of the meat,the less liquid is needed.
7. When cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath, so
that the meat will not be immersed in fat. Some recipes call for browning of the
meat prior to slow cooking in order to remove excess fat or to brown the food.
8. Slow Cookers have very little evaporation. When making your favourite soup stew
or sauce, reduce the liquid or water called for in the original recipe. If the soup,
stew or sauce is too thick, liquids can be added later. When cooking a
vegetable-type casserole, add liquid to the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Always ensure that boiling liquid is used to add to the cooking bowl. Never add
cold water.
2. Always use either metric or imperial measurements. Do not use a mixture of
measurements.
3. Always wear oven gloves when handling the Slow Cooker when it is in use.
4. Dried beans e.g. dried red kidney beans must be soaked overnight. They should be
boiled for 10-15 minutes before placing them in the Slow Cooker.
5. Add tinned beans 30-45 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
6. Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking times (with the
exception of sago). Cook separately and then add during the last 30 minutes of
cooking time.
7. Never place frozen meat or poultry directly into the Slow Cooker. Add at least
250ml warm water to the cooking pot before adding the frozen meat or poultry.
8. When cooking a meat and root vegetable combination always place the root
vegetables at the bottom of the bowl, as they take longer to cook.
9. Do not fill the cooker to the rim with food. The ceramic bowl should never be more
than 3/4 full.
10. Always cook with the lid on and the ceramic bowl in position. Remember that
frequently lifting the lid during cooking will extend the cooking time. Do not lift the
lid during the first half of the cooking time.
11. Always ensure that the food is thoroughly cooked before eating.
NOTE:
1. The Slow Cooker can operate on LOW all day and night if required. When on the
HIGH setting it will cook similarly to a covered pot on a stove, so food will cook in
approximately half the cooking time required for LOW temperature cooking.
2. When cooking on the HIGH setting, additional liquid may be required. as food does.
CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES/ COOKING TIMES FOR
SLOW COOKING
1. Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and turnips require longer cooking than many
types of meat. Place them on the bottom of the bowl and cover with liquid.
2. If adding fresh milk or yoghurt, this should be done during the last 2 hours.
Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking.
3. Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them
separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
4. Many of your favourite recipes can be adapted to the Slow Cooker.
5. Use the following table as a guide.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning,ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
2. Always allow the unit to cool down completely.
3. Remove the glass lid and the ceramic bowl and wash them in hot soapy water. If
any food is attached to the bottom, soak the ceramic bowl in warm water and
then scrub gently with a plastic scourer or brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Do not immerse the outer body in water or any other liquid.
5. Wipe the body of the Slow Cooker with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe
down the interior.
6. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as these may damage the finish on the outer
housing.
7. Do not fill the ceramic bowl with cold water if the bowl is still warm after
cooking.
8. Avoid subjecting the cooking pot to rapid changes of temperature,such as
pouring cold water into a warm cooking pot, as this may cause damage to the
cooking pot.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To dispose of your
appliance correctly, please contact or take it to your local refuse/recycling
centre. Alternatively, contact your local council for information on your local re-use
centre. Please make this product environmentally safe for recycling.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your Brabantia appliance, please
be aware that your Brabantia appliance has a warranty.
Warranty exclusions:
The warranty will not be valid if:
1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for any purpose other than its intended function.
3. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following:
- Incorrect voltage
- Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
- Misuse or abuse of the product
- Faulty or improper installation
- Mains supply problems, including power spikes or lightning damage
- Infestation by insects
- Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorised
service personnel
- Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
- Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
- Usage with accessories not pre-approved by Brabantia
Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in this Instruction
Manual.
Due to continuous product development, specifications may be subject to
change without prior notification.
