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HINTS AND TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
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If you are slow cooking, you can use the BROWN/SAUTÉ function first, which allows you to sear meats and
vegetables at the beginning but also allows you to thicken sauces and make gravies at the end. Browning meat prior
to slow cooking not only gives your food great color, but it also seals in the juices and flavors and keeps the meat
tender.
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To thicken a casserole at the end of cooking, use the BROWN/SAUTÉ function and stir a small amount of corn flour
with water. Allow to simmer, stirring until thickened.
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When using the SLOW COOK function, make sure the Steam Release Valve is in the “Release” (open) position.
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When using the SLOW COOK function, the Multi-Cooker does not recover lost heat quickly, so only lift the Lid if
necessary or if instructed to do so in the recipe. It’s a good idea to monitor your slow cooking results throughout the
cooking cycle by quickly removing the Lid and checking, then quickly replacing the Lid. Different cuts and thickness of
meats and vegetables can vary cooking times.
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It is not uncommon for meat to cook faster than root vegetables. It is for this reason that we recommend chopping
all vegetables to a similar small size. Meat can be cut into larger chunks because if it is cut too small, it will break up
once cooked and tenderized.
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Slow Cooking reduces evaporation, resulting in the flavors and juices being maintained. Keep this in mind when
creating your own recipes, as you may not require as much liquid as you would when using other cooking methods.
Temperature Temperature Suggestions
Recipes Ideas
High
Use this setting for recipes that require shorter cooking
times, generally 4-6 hours.
Ideal for sauces, chili, potato dishes, cheese
dishes, chicken wings and meatballs in sauce
Low
Use this setting for recipes that require longer cook
times. This setting is used for recipes that usually
require cooking for more than 8 hours. Perfect for less
tender cuts of meats.
Ideal for less tender cuts of meat, braised
meats, dried beans, soups and stews
AFTER SALES SERVICE
These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the
appliance fails to operate:
1. Check that the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.
If the appliance will still not operate, return it to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the
Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:
1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the appliance is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
Customer Service Department
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
Middleton Road, Royton, Oldham
OL2 5LN, UK
Telephone:
• 0800 525089 (free from UK landlines)
• 0161 621 6900 (standard rates apply)
Fax: 0161 626 0391
e-mail:
