Tips & tricks

•During slow cooking liquids do not boil away. Begin with a small amount of liquid and add more during the cooking process when needed. If there is too much liquid at the end of the cooking process, set the slow cooker to high. Cook on this setting to reduce the liquid.

•For better flavor do not crush or ground herbs and spices.

•If cooking on low setting, some recipes may require 8 hours.

•Meats with a high fat percentage can influence the flavor of the dish. Browning or pre- cooking can reduce the fat.

•Cut foods into smaller pieces. They will cook faster than foods left whole.

•Some vegetables require a longer cooking time. Place vegetables like potatoes, carrots or beets on the bottom of the non-stick insert. Cover with liquid.

•Add pre-cooked rice or pasta only at the end of the cooking process.

Notes on the non-stick insert

•Do not use hard objects to remove food from the non-stick insert (5) as they might damage the surface (ill. h ).

•Do not put the non-stick insert (5) or the tempered glass lid (2) into a microwave oven (ill. j ) or a stove.

•Do not use the non-stick insert (5) or the tempered glass lid (2) on top of a burner.