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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
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CAUTION: Slow Cooker will be hot.
Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, fires or
other injury to persons or damage to
property. Always use oven mitts or
pot holders when opening the lid.
Keep face away from the unit as hot
steam will escape once the lid is
opened.
11.
Allow a few seconds for all steam to
escape once the lid is opened. If more
cooking time is desired, close and lock
lid and reset for desired cooking time.
12.
To keep food warm, press the MODE
button until WARM (W) indicator light is
illuminated. The slow cooker will WARM
by default for “02:00” (2 hours). After 2
hours, the slow cooker will automatically
turn OFF and the LED display will turn
blank.
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NOTE: Press the POWER button at any
time to turn the slow cooker OFF.
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CAUTION: The base unit will get very
hot during cooking. This is where the
heating elements are located. When
moving the Slow Cooker, take extra
care and always grasp the unit by the
base unit handles; always use pot
holders or oven mitts.
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CAUTION: When turned OFF and
unplugged, the Slow Cooker base unit
remains hot for some time after using;
set aside and allow unit to cool
completely before cleaning or storing.
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NOTE: If serving from the ceramic pot,
always place a hot pad or trivet
underneath to prevent possible heat
damage to the surface of a counter top or
table.
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CAUTION: Never move a HOT ceramic
pot to a COLD surface.
13.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet and
allow to cool completely before cleaning.
(See “CLEANING & MAINTENANCE”
section for further instructions).
REMOVING & REPLACING THE
LOCKING LID:
Removing the locking lid: Press front lid
lock button, then use the lid handle to
open the Slow Cooker lid.(SEE PAGE 8)
Replace the locking lid: Insert both rear
lid lock posts into the hinge receptacle
in the back of the base unit.(SEE PAGE 8)
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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
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Slow cooking has always been the best
way to prepare a nutritious hot meal
with minimum preparation and
maximum free time away from the
kitchen.
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Traditionally slow cooking has centered
on soups and casseroles but with the
Programmable Slow Cooker, you can
also produce most modern family
meals and dinner party dishes. The
Ceramic Pot is convenient as well as
attractive enough to take straight to the
table for serving. (Always place the
slow cooker or ceramic pot on a
heat proof mat or trivet).
•
This method of cooking is ideal for
preparing tougher cuts of meat, giving
them the long, gentle simmering that
ensures that they become tender and
full of flavor.
•
The slow cooker cermic pot should be
at least half full for best results to avoid
over spilling.
•
Slow cooking retains moisture. If you
wish to reduce moisture in the cooker,
remove the lid after cooking and turn
the control to high (if set to low or
medium) and simmer for 30 to 45
minutes.
•
Do not remove the Glass Lid
unnecessarily as the built up heat will
escape. Each time you remove the lid,
allow an additional 10 minutes to the
cooking time.
•
If cooking soups, leave a 5 cm space
between the top of the ceramic pot and
the food surface to allow simmering.
•
Many recipes demand all day cooking, if
you do not have time to prepare food
that morning prepare it the night before
and store the food in a covered container
in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to
the ceramic pot at room temperature
and add liquid/gravy. Select the setting
low, high or medium.
•
Most meat and vegetable recipes require
8-10 hours on low, 5-7 hours on
medium and 4-6 hours on high.
•
Some ingredients are not suitable for
slow cooking. Rice and Pasta should be
cooked separately and added in the last
30 minutes of cooking time. Seafood,
milk, and cream should be added in the
last 30 minutes of the cooking time.
•
Keep in mind many things can affect
how quickly a recipe will cook including,
water and fat content, initial temperature
of the food and the size of the food.
•
Food cut into small pieces will cook
quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will
be required to fully optimize the potential
of your Programmable Slow Cooker.
•
Vegetables usually take longer to cook
than meat, so make sure to arrange
vegetables in the lower half of the
ceramic pot.
•
After food is cooked, switch cooker off
and leave covered with the lid. There will
be enough heat in the slow cooker to
keep warm for 30 minutes. If you require
longer to keep warm switch to the
WARM (W) setting.
•
All food should be covered with a liquid,
gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug
prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and
completely cover the food in the slow
cooker.
