Using Your Slow Cooker
Before first use remove any promotional labels and wash the crockery pot and glass lid in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals.
Do not immerse the cooker body or power cord in water or any liquid.
Position the removable crockery pot in the base of the slow cooker. Place the prepared food into the crockery pot. Place the glass lid on the unit, centring it for best results.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE FOOD OR LIQUIDS IN THE BASE OF THIS APPLIANCE. COOK ONLY IN THE SLOW COOKERS REMOVABLE CROCKERY POT.
NOTE: Always place the slow cooker on a dry, level surface and never operate without the crockery pot positioned in the slow cooker base.
With the temperature control dial turned to the OFF position, plug the slow cooker into a 230/240V power outlet and turn the power on.
Select the temperature setting, as recommended in the recipe selection, by turning the temperature control dial to the desired setting.
When the cooking is completed, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position. Switch off at the power outlet and then unplug. Carefully remove the crockery pot from the slow cooker base.
NOTE: Always use oven mitts when removing the crockery pot containing hot liquids. Do not place the heated crockery pot on any surface affected by heat.
Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool completely before cleaning and storing away.
Using the Temperature Control Settings
Keep Warm Setting
The Keep Warm Setting is ideal for keeping a dish warm after cooking.
High Setting
The High setting is used when cooking most dishes. As food will boil when cooked on the High setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution. Food should be monitored when using the high setting, just like cooking in a pot with a lid on. The High setting should be used to re- heat food.
Auto Setting
The Auto setting will first cook on a high temperature for a period of time to bring the food quickly to the desired temperature, then reduce automatically to a lower temperature for the completion of cooking.This setting is ideal for slow cooking meals overnight or when you are away for most of the day.The food will cook safely and will be ready on your return.
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