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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.
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Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
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Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
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Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to ensure they are
cooked to the desired temperature.
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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 products’ life, the outer surface may start appearing “crazed”.
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Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave or on a
gas/electrical hob.
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Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to a
very hot pot could cause it to crack.
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Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (you can leave water in the pot to
soak).
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There is an area on the base of the ceramic pot that must remain unglazed for
manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this
should be avoided.
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Do not switch the slow cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty or out of the base.
CLEANING:
1.
DANGER: Do not under any circumstances immerse the power cord, mains plug or slow
cooker body in water or any other liquid.
2.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. The outside surface may be wiped clean with a
soft damp cloth and dried thoroughly. If necessary, a mild dish washing detergent may be
applied to the cloth but not directly applied to the slow cooker.
3.
Allow the slow cooker to cool thoroughly after using. Exposing the ceramic pots or lids to
water whilst hot will cause cracking and/or damage.
4.
Once cooled, filling the ceramic pots with water and allowing it to soak will assist in the
removal of tough baked on particles.
5.
When washing, non-abrasive cloths and plastic bristle kitchen brushes may be used to
remove stubborn food particles from the ceramic pots and lids. Do not use abrasive cloths
and cleaning materials as they will damage the surface
6.
Ensure ceramic pots and lids are dried thoroughly after cleaning and placed back into the
slow cooker body. Store in a dry place away from steam and humidity where possible.
