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DONT’S
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Do not operate the Slow Cooker without the
EasySear™ Pan in position.
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Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.
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Do not remove the stainless steel Lid from the Slow
Cooker unnecessarily as this will result in major
heat loss.
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Stirring is not necessary when Slow Cooking. However,
if cooking on the High setting, stirring occasionally will
help to distribute flavours throughout the recipe.
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Do not use High setting if you intend on being away
from home for more than 3 hours.
NEVER
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Place water or other liquids into the stainless steel
housing of the Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan.
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Immerse the base, cord, or plug of the Slow Cooker
with EasySear™ Pan in water or any other liquid.
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Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
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Deep fry in the EasySear™ Pan.
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Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
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If a recipe calls for browning the meat, it may be
browned in the EasySear™ Pan on the gas, electric
or ceramic stovetop.
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Meat and poultry require at least 6 to 7 hours of cooking
on Low setting or 3 to 4 hours on High setting.
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Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills half to
¾ of the EasySear™ Pan.
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If after cooking the liquid quantity is excessive, remove
the Lid and operate the Slow Cooker with EasySear™
Pan on the High setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until
the liquid reduces by the desired amount. Alternatively,
the liquid can be thickened by adding a mixture of
cornflour and water and cooking on High setting
without the Lid until sauce has thickened.
DO’S
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Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before cooking.
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Use dry oven mitts when lifting the stainless steel
Lid or removable EasySear™ Pan after searing or
slow cooking.
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Place the EasySear™ Pan onto a heat proof mat if
serving from the EasySear™ Pan at the table.
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To keep foods warm for serving, turn control to the
Low setting until ready to serve.
A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking
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Hint and Tips
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