9
6.5 Litre Slow Cooker
Model: SDA1788
User Manual
IMPORTANT
–
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Hints and Tips for Slow Cooking
•
Keep vegetables chunky so that they retain their shape.
•
Use 1/3 less liquid when cooking in a slow cooker.
•
Submerge herbs in the liquid so that you get the most from their flavour.
•
Brown meat first to add flavour.
•
Thicken sauces with a little cornflour mixed with water if needed.
Using Your Slow Cooker
1.
Place the
Base Unit
(4) on a solid, level, heat resistant surface, away from the
edge of the work surface and at a comfortable height for the user. Do not use on
the floor.
2.
Place the ingredients into the
Ceramic Bowl
(7) and then place it into the
Base
Unit
(4).
3.
Place the
Glass Lid
(1) onto the
Ceramic Bowl
(7).
If you need to pre-cook or brown ingredients prior to slow cooking, this must
be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
WARNING! DO NOT
place the Ceramic Bowl, the Glass Lid or Base Unit on a
hob or into an oven.
4.
Ensure the
Control Switch
(5) is in the
OFF
position before plugging in the slow
cooker.
5.
Insert the mains plug (with dry hands) into the
mains socket and switch on (if applicable).
6.
Set the
Control Switch
(5) to the
LOW
or
HIGH
setting according to the recipe,
the Power Indicator will illuminate to show the unit is powered up.
7.
It is recommended not to exceed 8 hours cooking time.
8.
Once the cooking time is complete, rotate the
Control Switch
(5)
to the ‘O
FF
’
position to switch off the cooker and unplug from the mains socket.
9.
Remove the
Ceramic Bowl
(7) using heat resistant gloves or mitts.
WARNING! DO NOT TOUCH THE BASE UNIT IMMEDIATELY
AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME
Keep Warm Mode
•
Once the cooking time is complete, the food can be kept warm in the slow
cooker by setting the
Control Switch
(5) to the
WARM
position, the contents
will then be kept warm for up to 4 hours or until the food is ready to serve.
