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Browning before cooking

Pre-browning meat and poultry prior to cooking seals in the moisture intensifies the 

flavour and provides more tender results.
It also provides much richer flavours in other foods such as onions, peppers and leeks.
Pre-browning may take little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards 

are evident in the end result. To brown, use a non-stick pan on the stove. Use a minimal 

amount of oil. Without browning, some meat and poultry may appear bland when cooked 

in your slow cooker.

Roasting

Roasting in your slow cooker results in tender, flavoursome meats which are easy to 

slice. The long, slow covered cooking process breaks down and softens the connective 

tissues within the meats, therefore the cheaper cuts of meat provide perfect results 

cooked by this method.
The addition of liquids is not necessary for roasting. A minimal amount is required for 

pot-roasting. Raise the meat to be roasted on an inverted heatproof plate or saucer so 

the meat is kept free of any fat released throughout the cooking process. Suitable cuts for 

roasting include:

Meat

Cut

Beef

Blade, fillet, rump, sirloin, silverside, topside

Lamb

Leg, mid loin, rack, shank, shoulders, mini roast

Pork

Loin, neck, leg, racks

Suitable cuts for pot roasting include:

Meat

Cut

Beef

Blade, chunk, round, silverside, skirt, topside

Lamb

Forequarter, shank, shoulder

Pork

Loin, neck

Preparing vegetables

A characteristic of slow cooking is that vegetables generally cook much slower than most 

meat. Most vegetables should be cut into small bite sized pieces and placed near to the 

sides and as close to the bottom of the ceramic pot as possible. Meat should then be 

placed on top of the vegetables. Carrots should be peeled and placed where they will be 

completely covered by liquid. Frozen vegetables should be thawed before adding to other 

foods in your slow cooker.

Summary of Contents for vtp183

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Page 2: ...sociated with the product and they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product Children must not play with the product Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a h...

Page 3: ...use this appliance outdoors Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a work top touch hot surfaces or become knotted trapped or pinched This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces such as a gas or electric hob Do not touch the external surfaces of the appliance during use...

Page 4: ... LOW The low setting gently simmers the food for an extended period of time It can also be used as a keep warm function which is useful whilst waiting to serve the meal This setting is recommended for cheaper cuts of red meat HIGH The high setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the low setting Use this setting for paler meat such as chic...

Page 5: ...5 Due to our policy of continuous improvement the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions parts overview ...

Page 6: ... Never put food or liquid into the body of your slow cooker always use the ceramic cooking pot Don t overfill the pot We recommend not to fill it more than two thirds full 3 Place the glass lid onto the ceramic cooking pot 4 Plug your slow cooker into a suitable mains supply Set the temperature control to the desired setting LOW The low setting gently simmers the food for an extended period of tim...

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Page 8: ... This will keep your meal warm until you serve the food 1 When cooking is finished set the temperature control to the OFF position 2 Unplug your slow cooker from the mains supply socket 3 Using oven gloves remove the glass lid Angle the glass lid away from you as you remove it This will allow any build up of steam to escape safely away from your hands arms and face 4 Carefully lift the ceramic coo...

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Page 10: ...e added during the last hour of cooking Cooking time guide Use the following table for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favourite recipes Always check that the food is thoroughly cooked before serving Recipe time AUTO setting HIGH setting 15 to 30 mins 4 to 6 hours 1 5 to 2 hours 35 to 45 mins 6 to 10 hours 3 to 4 hours 50 mins to 3 hours 8 to 18 hours 4 to 6 hours These ti...

Page 11: ...ds is not necessary for roasting A minimal amount is required for pot roasting Raise the meat to be roasted on an inverted heatproof plate or saucer so the meat is kept free of any fat released throughout the cooking process Suitable cuts for roasting include Meat Cut Beef Blade fillet rump sirloin silverside topside Lamb Leg mid loin rack shank shoulders mini roast Pork Loin neck leg racks Suitab...

Page 12: ...ry cup of rice Long grain rice gives better results Herbs and spices Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred As the flavour of these is stronger it is recommended to use half the suggested amount If using ground or dried herbs and spices add during the last hour of cooking Always taste and season before serving Milk and cream Milk cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cookin...

Page 13: ...ass lid and ceramic cooking pot avoid severe temperatures changes direct heat or sudden cooling Cleaning the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid Remove the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid Wash the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid in warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly The glass lid and ceramic cooking pot can be washed in a dishwasher To remove stubborn stains and foodstuff from the ceramic...

Page 14: ...oil and add the onions to the cooking pot 2 Brown the mince in the same pan in batches if necessary Drain any excess fat and add the mince to the cooking pot 3 Add the remaining ingredients to the cooking pot and stir well Season to taste 4 Cover and cook on high for 3 hours Auto for 5 hours or low for 6 7 hours 25g butter 250g potatoes thinly sliced 450g leeks thinly sliced 20g flour 500ml chicke...

Page 15: ...hours 3 To serve ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of soured cream 600g stewing steak 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 small carrots chopped 2 small stalks of celery chopped 120g button mushrooms sliced 1 onion chopped 25g flour 400g chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 225ml beef stock 150ml red wine 1tsp dried mixed herbs large inch of salt and pepper 1 bay leaf 1 medium courgette diced 1 medium gr...

Page 16: ...ins lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE The wire which is coloured GREEN YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BL...

Page 17: ...liance to the Customer Service Department follow the steps below 1 Pack it carefully preferably in the original carton Ensure the unit is clean 2 Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence 3 Give the reason why you are returning it 4 If within the guarantee period state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase e g till receipt 5 Send it to o...

Page 18: ...e misuse abuse repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS Europe Faults that occur through improper use damage abuse use with incorrect voltage acts of nature events beyond the control of JCS Europe repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS Europe or failure to follow instructions for use are not covered by this guarantee Additionally normal...

Page 19: ...ay then send a cheque or postal order for the correct amount made payable to Pulse Home Products Ltd with the order form printed below or a photocopy of it to our Customer Service Department Name Address Postcode Product Part number Description Quantity VTP183 VTP185 91364 91365 Glass Lid Ceramic Cooking Pot I enclose a cheque for in full payment replacement parts ...

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