Hints and tips Care and cleaning, Do’s, Don’ts

Hints and tips

Care and cleaning

•Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before cooking.

•Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.

•Meat and poultry require at least 6-7 hours of cooking on Low setting.

•Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills at least 1/2 to 3/4 or more of the removable crockery bowl.

•On completion of cooking, if there is too much liquid, remove the lid, turn the temperature control dial to the High setting and cook for 35-40 minutes until the liquid reduces.

Do’s

•Do ensure the removable crockery bowl is at room temperature when placing into the stainless steel housing prior to cooking.

•Do avoid extreme temperature changes to the removable crockery bowl and glass lid. Handle the removable crockery bowl and glass lid with care.

•Do use dry oven mitts when lifting the removable crockery bowl containing hot liquids.

•Do place the removable crockery bowl onto a heat proof placemat when serving from the removable crockery bowl at the table.

Don’ts

•Do not place removable crockery bowl or glass lid into or under cold water while still hot.

•Do not use the removable crockery bowl or glass lid if chipped or cracked.

•Do not operate the Avance Meal Maker 3 without the removable crockery bowl in position.

•Do not place a hot removable crockery bowl onto a wet surface.

•Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.

Never

•Place water or other liquids into the stainless steel housing of the Avance Meal Maker 3.

•Immerse the stainless steel housing, power cord or plug of the Avance Meal Maker 3 in water.

•Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.

•Before cleaning switch the temperature control dial to Off, switch off the Avance Meal Maker 3 at the power outlet and then unplug.

•Always allow the Avance Meal Maker 3 to cool before cleaning.

•To remove stubborn, cooked-on foods in the removable crockery bowl, soften by filling with warm, soapy water and allow to soak for 20-30 minutes. Remove by lightly scrubbing with a soft nylon kitchen brush.

•The removable crockery bowl and glass lid can be washed in hot, soapy water using a mild household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

•Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or metal scouring pads as these can damage the surfaces.

•The removable crockery bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe, however care should be taken not to chip or crack the crockery bowl or lid.

•The stainless steel housing can be wiped over with a soft, damp cloth and then dried thoroughly.

Storage

Ensure the Avance Meal Maker 3 is switched off, cooled and cleaned before storing. Store upright with removable crockery bowl and the lid in position. Do not store anything on top.

ENSURE REMOVABLE CROCKERY BOWL IS CORRECTLY POSITIONED IN THE STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING BEFORE YOU COMMENCE COOKING.

DO NOT IMMERSE STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING, POWER CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID AS THIS MAY CAUSE ELECTROCUTION.