Lakeland 61767, Instruction Booklet

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING : A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
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CAUTION
: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• To switch off the slow cooker, press the CANCEL button and unplug from the socket.
Always unplug before lifting out the cooking pot, and when not in use. Let the slow
cooker cool down before moving or cleaning.
• The slow cooker should be unplugged from the mains supply before filling or emptying
the cooking pot. Do not heat the slow cooker when the cooking pot is empty.
• The cooking pot must be in place to use this appliance.
• To avoid electric shock or damage, never put food directly into the slow cooker base.
Always use the cooking pot.
• Be careful when putting the cooking pot on work surfaces, the bottom of the cooking
pot may scratch and damage tables and worktops. Always place the cooking pot on a
heat resistant mat or trivet.
• Do not use a damaged or cracked cooking pot.
• Position the slow cooker well away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam
sensitive materials. When using the Slow Cooker, provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone utensils, as metal utensils will damage the non-
stick coating.
• If using plastic utensils, do not leave inside the appliance when hot or on warm setting.
• The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer than
ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable, please use caution when handling the
glass lid.
• Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the cooking pot throughout
operation of the appliance unless stated in the recipe to have it removed.
• Do not move the appliance during cooking.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes.
• Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable cooking bowl when it is hot.
• Do not place the cooking pot when hot into cold water.
• Do not pre-heat or heat the slow cooker when empty.