High Setting, Auto Setting, LOW Setting

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking continued

Ensure the food and/or liquid in the recipe fills at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the removable crockery bowl. When food is cooking in your Avance Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained. So when you are adapting your favourite traditional recipes to this Slow Cooker, simply halve the amount of liquid and increase the cooking time.

The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes:

Traditional	Slow Cooker Cooking Time
Cooking
Time
	LOW	HIGH	AUTO

35 to 60	6 to 10	3 to 4	4 to 6
minutes	hrs	hrs	hrs

1 to 3 hours	8 to 10	4 to 6	6 to 8
	hrs	hrs	hrs

These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.

Note

High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the Avance Slow Cooker.

Note

HIGH SETTING

The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the Low setting. Some foods may boil when cooked on the high setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid.

This will depend on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve flavour distribution.

AUTO SETTING

The Auto setting will begin cooking on High and then will shift to Low after approximately 2-4 hours of cooking time for added ease and simplicity.

Adapting liquid amounts

When food is cooking in your Avance Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained. To allow for this when using traditional recipes it is advisable to halve the liquid content.

However, after cooking if the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the Avance Slow Cooker on the High setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and water.

LOW SETTING

The Low setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting.

Stirring the food

Little or no stirring is required when using the Low setting. However, stirring the food when using the High setting ensures even flavour distribution.