■ Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more expensive varieties.
■ Meat will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce the amount of fat and help
to preserve colour while adding richer flavour. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to
putting into the cooking pot.
■ Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
■ Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6-8 hours on LOW temperature
setting.
■ The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, use thick onion slices
under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a straining
spoon to skim off excess fat from top of food before serving.
■ Food cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than food left whole such as roast or poultry.
■ Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many meats.
Place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover with liquid. Check to see they are fork-tender when meat
temperature is reached. Remove meat and continue cooking vegetables if necessary.
■ Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving.
■ Evaporated milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the starting of cooking.
■ Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods.
■ Cook them separately and then add to Slow Cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
PUREMATE
Slow Cooker
IMPORTANT! Before performing any cleaning and maintenance operations please ensure that the heat
selector switch is in OFF position and the unit is disconnected from mains power.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
■ The appliance should be cleaned after every use. After cooling the appliance, washing cooking pot and lid
cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
■ If food sticks to the surface of the cooking pot, fill the pot with warm, soapy water and allow it to sit for a few
hours before cleaning. Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
Caution: Never immerse the base in water. Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
cooking pot or base, as these can damage the surface.
■ The ceramic cooking pot may be cleaned in a dishwasher. To prevent damage, position it in rack so that it will
not hit other items.
■ If cooking pot becomes stained, clean with a non-abrasive cleanser or apply a paste of baking soda with a soft
cloth. To remove a water spots or mineral deposits, wipe with distilled white vinegar, or pour a small amount of
vinegar into pot and let it soak. After cleaning, wash pot in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.
■ Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store the appliance in its box or in a clean and dry place.
Never store it while it is hot or wet. To store, place covered cooking pot inside the base and place the glass lid
over the pot. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance, keep it loosely coiled.
