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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children
aged less than 8 years.
Parts of the appliance are liable to get hot during use.
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 hazard.
Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This
appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Never immerse the heating base, power cord or plug in water or any other
liquid.
The lid and the aluminium cooking bowl can be washed in the dishwasher or
with hot soapy water (See Cleaning Section).
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This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate precaution must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires
or other damage to persons or property caused whilst in use or during cooling.
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Use oven gloves or a cloth and beware of escaping steam when opening or removing the lid.
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The handles of the cooking bowl may get hot during use, always wear oven gloves or cool down when handling the
cooking bowl.
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Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
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Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
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The heating base of the appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric
hob).
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Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.
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Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
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Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.
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NEVER attempt to heat any food item directly inside the base unit. Always use the removable aluminium cooking bowl.
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Some surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. Do not set the
appliance onto a surface that may be damaged by heat. We recommend placing an insulating pad or trivet under the
appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface.
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The slow cooker lid is made of tempered glass. Always inspect the lid for chips, cracks or any other damage. Do not use
the glass lid if it is damaged, as it may shatter during use.
PREPARING FOR USE
Before you use your Crockpot
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slow cooker, remove all packaging and wash the lid and aluminium cooking bowl with warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by
certain appliances.
Do not set the heated unit on a heat sensitive surface.
We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under
your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface.
Please use caution when placing your aluminium cooking bowl on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop,
table, or other surface. Due to the nature of the aluminium cooking bowl, the rough bottom surface may scratch some
surfaces if caution is not used. Always place protective padding or trivet under the aluminium cooking bowl before placing it
on a table or countertop.
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke or odour may be detected. This is normal with many heating
appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Place the aluminium cooking bowl into the heating base, add your ingredients into the aluminium cooking bowl and
cover with the lid. Plug in your slow cooker. You can place the cooking bowl on the hob for searing meat and browning
ingredients before placing in the slow cooker.
2. Plug in your slow cooker and select the High or Low cooking temperatures using the temperature control.
NOTE: The Warm setting is ONLY for keeping food warm that has already been cooked. DO NOT cook on the warm
setting. We do not recommend using the warm setting for more than 4 hours.
3. When cooking has finished, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.
USAGE NOTES
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If desired, you can manually switch to the Warm setting when your recipe has finished cooking.
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To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the aluminium cooking bowl ½ to ¾ full and conform to the recommended
cooking times.
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Do not overfill the aluminium cooking bowl. To prevent spillover, do not fill the aluminium cooking bowl higher than ¾
full.
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Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time.
Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking to
allow the heat to build up efficiently.
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Always wear oven gloves when handling the lid. Beware of escaping steam when opening the lid.
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Unplug when cooking has finished and before cleaning.
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The removable aluminium cooking bowl is ovenproof. The cooking bo
wl is suitable for use on a gas or electric hob.
The bowl can be used for searing ingredients on the hob, using a medium heat as the bowl is quick to heat up. Searing
will be faster than when using a conventional pan. Refer to the chart below. Please note it will not work on an induction
hob.
Part
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe Microwave safe
Gas/Electric
hob safe
Induction
hob safe
Lid
Yes
No
No
No
No
Aluminium cooking bowl
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
