Morphy Richards Round slow cooker manual Before using the slow cooker for the first time

Before using the slow cooker for the first time

1Remove all labels and tags from the product.

2Wash the crock pot and lid in hot soapy water, with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN WATER.

Please note

During initial use you may notice a slight odour due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This is completely normal and will disappear after a few uses.

Instructions for use

1Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use on the floor.

2Place ingredients into the ceramic crock pot , and place the pot into the base. Cover with the lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a pan. Do

not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.

3With the control knob set to the OFFposition, plug the unit into the mains socket.

4Set the heat control to low, high or medium and cook for the recommended time given in the recipes or use the cooking guide in page 6.

5Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and remove the crock pot using oven gloves.

CAUTION

BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT REMAINS HOT.

About slow cooking

•Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen. Morphy Richards has brought this style of cooking right up to date with this modern, cooking system.

•Traditionally slow cooking has centred on soups and casseroles but with this round ceramic crock pot you can also produce most modern family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take straight to the table for serving. (Always place the crock pot on a heat proof mat or surface).

•This method of cooking is ideal for preparing tougher cuts of meat, giving them the long, gentle simmering that ensures that they become tender and full of flavour.

IMPORTANT

The slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature. To get the best cooking results, do not remove the lid during cooking, since this will lose heat and therefore slow down the cooking time.

Suitable foods for slow cooking

•Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods, however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.

•Make sure all frozen ingredients are well thawed out.

•Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently sauted for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid. It is inevitable that some vegetables and meat on the surface may not be completely covered with the cooking liquid, this is acceptable as they will reduce and fall into the stock.

•Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.

•If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking.

•Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.

•Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.

•Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow cooker.

•Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the correct temperature. These temperatures are indicated on the meat thermometer.

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