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11/2019
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Multi & slow cooker
User's manual
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Prior to using this appliance, please read the user's manual
thoroughly, even in cases, when one has already familiarised
themselves with previous use of similar types of appliances. Only use
the appliance in the manner described in this user’s manual. Keep this
user's manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future
use. In the event that you hand this appliance over to somebody else,
make sure to also include this user's manual.
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Carefully unpack the appliance and take care not to throw away any
part of the packaging before you find all its parts. We recommend
saving the original cardboard box, packaging material, purchase
receipt and responsibility statement of the vendor or warranty
card for at least the duration of the legal liability for unsatisfactory
performance or quality. In the event of transportation, we
recommend that you pack the appliance in the original box from
the manufacturer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SLOW COOKER
A1
Lid from hardened glass with
handle
Seals perfectly and helps
maintain a constant
temperature. It is suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
A2
Steam exhaust outlet
A3
Steamer basket
Suitable for cooking in steam
or baking large portions.
A4
Removable 6-litre cooking
pot
Made from an aluminium
alloy with a non-stick inner
layer and cool-to-touch
handles.
It can be placed in
a refrigerator, used in an
oven up to 270 °C and
washed in a dishwasher.
A5
Slow cooker unit
Made from premium
stainless steel ensuring
a long lifetime and corrosion
resistance
A6
Control panel with display
A7
Heating element
A8
Slow cooker unit handles
Are heat-resistant and
prevent any burns and
enable the handling of the
hot slow cooker unit while it
is cooking without the need
for oven mitts.
A9
Power cord
A10
Oven mitts
A11
Silicone baking tray
A12
Sous-vide rack
Suitable for cooking food in
vacuum-sealed bags
B1
Program menu
B2
Sauté mode indicator
B3
Sauté program
B4
Preset button
(delayed start of cooking)
Serves to activate the
delayed cooking function.
B5
Start/Stop button
B6
Temperature indicator
B7
Time indicator
B8
Cooking process indicator
B9
Keep Warm function
indicator
B10
Delayed cooking function
indicator
B11
Program/temperature and
time setting knob
INTENDED USE OF THE SLOW COOKER
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The multi & slow cooker is intended for cooking meals such as
soups, goulash, sauces, stewed vegetables, stuffed capsicums, gratin
potatoes, meat roulades, pasta and a whole range of other meals
that can be cooked in a standard pot, pressure cooker or in stewing
or steaming pots.
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The stainless steel steamer basket also enables the cooking of fish,
dumplings and vegetables in steam to retain maximum nutrients.
The rack enables even sous-vide style cooking (cooking in vacuum).
WHY USE THE SLOW COOKING MODE?
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The slow cooking method retains all the flavours, does not require
the use of oil, saves time and money, and enables you to prepare
outstanding meals even from cheaper cuts of meat. Prevents any
burning of meals because it does not require the high cooking
temperatures at which food burns. It also reduces water consumption
because the meal is cooked in a single pot.
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Advantages of the slow cooking mode:
- Simplicity and time savings – simply put all the ingredients into
the cooking pot and allow it to do all the work.
- Saves water and power – the special aluminium alloy construction
of the slow cooker enables more effective heat transfer than
traditional ceramic pots to reduce power consumption.
- Intense flavours and no vitamin loss – unlike with standard
cooking, by cooking slowly at low temperatures flavours and
vitamins are retained.
- Juicy meat – when slow cooking, juices stay inside the meat.
- Option to cook tough meat cuts – traditionally tough meat cuts
are outstanding when slow cooked.
- Fat-free cooking – thanks to low temperatures, oil is not needed
and therefore meals are lighter and even taste better.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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Before using it for the first time, wash the cooking pot
A4
, glass
lid
A1
, the steamer basket
A3
and accessories
A10
and
A12
using
a hot detergent solution. Then rinse all these parts with clean water
and dry them thoroughly with a fine wiping cloth. The cooking pot,
lid, steamer basket and rack can also be washed in a dishwasher.
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Also clean out the inner and outer parts of the slow cooker unit
A5
using a lightly dampened wiping cloth and then wipe it dry. Never
submerge the slow cooker unit
A5
in water or any other liquid!
PREPARATION FOR COOKING
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Take the cooking pot
A4
out of the slow cooker unit and then using
a measuring cup or spoon, etc., put the required ingredients into it
and fill it with water according to the given recipe. The total amount
of ingredients together with water must not exceed the 4/5 mark of
the cooking pot. When preparing meals, which increase in volume
during the cooking process, do not fill the cooking pot to more than
3/5. However, the volume of the food must reach at least 1/5 of the
capacity of the cooking pot.
Warning:
Never cut food directly inside the cooking pot
A4
.
Never place food directly in the slow cooker unit
A5
.
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Clean the top edge of the cooking pot and any other parts, which
have been soiled while the cooking pot was being filled.
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Prior to inserting the cooking pot into the slow cooker unit
A5
,
check that its inner part and primarily the heating element
A7
and
its surrounds are clean and free of any food residues.
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Insert the cooking pot into the slow cooker unit. After the cooking
pot is inserted, rotate it to both sides so that it is seated properly
on the heating plate.
Warning:
Never use the slow cooker without the cooking pot
inserted.
The cooking pot may be used in an oven up to the
maximum temperature of 270 °C. It must not, however,
be use for cooking or heating on burners or hotplates
of gas, electric or ceramic stoves.
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Put the lid on to the cooking pot. The slow cooker is now ready
for use.
PREPARING INGREDIENTS AND COOKING TIPS
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Select the amount of food for cooking so that it does not exceed
the maximum capacity of the cooking pot. Always pour a sufficient
amount of water under the food, otherwise due to the lack of
water the slow cooker could overheat before the cooking process
is completed.
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When preparing whole pieces of meat, pour a sufficient amount
of water underneath it. Always trim away excess fat from the meat.
Thoroughly cook all meat, fish and seafood.
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You can also place frozen meat into the cooking pot, however you
must add approximately 0.2 litres of water or stock to it in order to
create a thermal inter-layer between the meat and the cooking pot
