Tesla SlowCook S300, User Manual

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CAUTION: During cooking, the body of the slow cooker (base) will be very warm. Wear gloves when
handling a slow cooker.
Tips for slow cooking
 Due to the nature of slow cooking, the meat does not turn brown as if cooked in a pan or oven. It
is not necessary to fry meat or poultry before slow cooking, but you can do it if you like it more.
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Roasting minced beef, bacon and sausage before slow cooking may be desirable if you want to
remove excess fat from the meat. The meat should be placed in the inner pot so that it does not
touch the glass lid.
 Lean meat such as chicken or pork tenderloin cooks faster than fibrous and fatty meat such as
beef or pork hanger. Cooking meat with bone will increase cooking time over meat without bone.
 Avoid opening a slow cooker during cooking, as this will cause considerable heat and steam
losses. If you still need to open the pot, do it as quickly as possible.
 Cut the meat into smaller pieces when cooked together with pre-cooked foods such as beans,
fruits or vegetables (mushrooms, diced onion, eggplant or finely chopped vegetables).
 Meat and vegetables retain more juice during slow cooking than traditional cooking.
 Some foods such as carrots, potatoes and beets require longer cooking than meat, so cut them
into smaller pieces before adding them to the meat. Make sure you place them on the underside
of the inner pot and cover with liquid.
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To achieve the fullest taste in slow cooking, add crushed herbs and spices.
 Beans must completely soften before they can be combined with sweet or sour foods.
 When cooking in a slow cooker, remember that liquids are not produced in the same way as
conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe that is not designed for a slow
cooker. Soups and rice are an exception to this rule.
 Remember that fluids can be added at any time.
 Most recipes that require uncooked meat and vegetables require approximately 6 to 8 hours
cooking at „Low - Low Temperature“.
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Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yoghurt) just before serving on the table.
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It is not recommended to cook rice, noodles and pasta for a long time. Cook them separately and
add them to a slow cooker for the last 30 minutes.
Cleaning instructions
After each use:
 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then from the slow cooker and allow it to cool
completely.
 Wash the glass lid and inner pot in warm, soapy water.
 If food sticks to the inner pot, soak it in warm water.
 Clean the inside and outside of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
 Never use abrasive cleaners.
 Store the slow cooker in a dry place when not in use.