Kenwood CP707, CP706 care and cleaning, service and customer care, base unit, lid, cooking pot

5Do not lift the lid more than necessary during cooking as this will cause loss of heat and evaporation of liquid. It may be necessary depending upon how often the lid is removed and for how long, to allow an extra 20 minutes to half an hour cooking time.

6Cooking always takes place in the cooking pot. Never place food directly into the base unit.

7Never plunge the hot cooking pot into cold water immediately after use or pour boiling water into an empty cold cooking pot. Subjecting it to a sudden change in temperature could cause it to crack.

8After several months of use the glaze on the cooking pot may become crackled: this is common with glazed stoneware and will not affect the efficiency of the slow cooker.

9If you are adapting recipes from conventional cooking you may need to reduce the amount of liquid used. In slow cooking liquid does not evaporate as quickly as with conventional cooking although a certain amount of liquid is necessary to help the transfer of heat.

10Never fill the slow cooker more than

2⁄3 full.

11Milk products, including cream, sour cream and yoghurt, should be added towards the end of cooking to help combat any curdling that might take place.

12Frozen vegetables such as peas should be thawed and added during the last 1⁄2 to 1 hour of cooking. This will ensure retention of colour and texture in the vegetables and temperature within the pot.

13Best results are achieved when the ingredients are covered in liquid.

14Trim excess fat from meat.

15When cooking whole joints make sure they fit comfortably into the cooking pot and always add liquid. Turn part way through the cooking process.

16Using hot stock will speed up the cooking process.

17To thicken gravy etc., mix some cornflour with a little cold water to form a smooth paste. Add the mixture to the cooking pot towards the end of the cooking time. Cover and cook for additional time until the juices are bubbling and thickened.

18Please note that some spitting around the lid may occur.

care and cleaning

Always switch off, unplug and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

base unit

Wipe the outside of the slow cooker with a damp cloth and then dry. Never immerse the base unit in water.

lid, cooking pot

Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and then dry thoroughly. Food that has stuck to the inside of the bowl can be removed with the aid of a soft bristled brush.

The cooking pot and lid can be washed in the dishwasher

service and customer care

●If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer.

If you need help with:

●using your appliance or

●servicing or repairs

Contact the shop where you bought your slow cooker.

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