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ABOUT SLOW COOKING:
• 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.
• Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles,
but with this oval ceramic pot, you can also produce many family
meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient and looks
good enough to take straight to the table for serving.
(Always place the slow cooker on a heat proof mat or surface).
• 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.
SUITABLE FOODS FOR SLOW COOKING & PREPARATION:
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few
guidelines that need to be followed:
• Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to
cook than meat. They should be gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes
before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed
at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the
cooking liquid.
• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking
method does not allow fat to evaporate.
• If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may
need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not
evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with
conventional cooking.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
• Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole
chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.
• Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the
ceramic pot may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may
rock slightly due to these imperfections. Low heat cooking does not
produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear
and tear through the product’s life, the outer surface may start
appearing “crazed”.
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BEFORE USING THE SLOW COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME:
• Remove all labels and packaging from the product.
• Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot, soapy water with a
sponge or a dish cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN
WATER.
Note: During initial use, you may notice a slight odor due to the
burning off of manufacturing residues. This is completely
normal and will disappear after a few uses.
KEEP WARM Setting:
You can use the keep warm setting to keep food warm in the
slow cooker. It is recommended to use this function with food that
is already cooked and warm.
It is NOT recommended to use this slow cooker to reheat food.
Food can be kept warm for up to 6 hours. Over 6 hours may
result in discoloration or flavor changes in the food.
1. Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from
the edge of the counter. Do not use on the floor.
2. Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and place
the pot into the base. Cover with the glass lid. If you need to
pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done
in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
3. Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging the unit
into the main socket.
4. Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking is complete
and remove the ceramic pot using heat resistant gloves or mitts.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT
AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL BE VERY HOT.
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