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Slow Cooker
Features and controls
Glass Lid
Stoneware Cookpot
Handle Grip
Cooker Body
Mains Indicator
Control Switch
LOW
HIGH
OFF
WARM
Before You Start
UNPACKING
Before using the appliance always follow this checklist:
Remove all packaging from the slow cooker. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of
it please do so according to any recycling regulations.
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Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported by the work surface.
Check the cooking pot and the lid have no cracks or visible signs of damage.
NEVER use a cracked container.
The packing includes
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The slow cooker appliance
DO NOT place the pot in a hot oven or on top of a regular cooking appliance.
DO NOT set the pot when heated on a wet or cold surface.
Stoneware cooking pot and glass lid
If items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco store for assistance.
Never subject the cooking pot to sudden changes in temperature.
Always use a heatproof mat to avoid damaging sensitive surfaces.
Use oven gloves when handling hot utensils or touching hot surfaces!
Wipe the exterior of the cooking pot before placing it in the cooker.
Use wooden, nylon, or plastic utensils to avoid scratching the pot.
Use sufficient liquid to ensure the food does not dry out.
BEFORE USING THE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate at the bottom of the appliance is
the same as the voltage in your area.
Wash the stoneware cooking pot and glass lid in hot soapy water. Rinse well in clear
water and dry carefully.
Wipe the cooker body and cooking cavity with a damp cloth containing a trace of
dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a cloth damped with clean
water. Dry thoroughly.
All stoneware is breakable. Handle with care.
All stoneware cookware can be used in conventional, convection and
microwave ovens, in the refrigerator, freezer and in the dishwasher. However,
do not subject the pot to sudden temperature variations as it may crack.
The pot must never be used on or near direct heat - for example on a cooking
ring or burner, or under a grill, or during the grilling cycle of a combination
microwave-grill oven.
CAUTION: The cooking pot is designed for use solely with this appliance.
Operation
THE CONTROL SWITCH
Normal Cooking in your Slow Cooker:
Switch the cooker to a suitable operation setting, as recommended by your recipe.
The mains indicator will light showing the unit is operational.
LOW
OFF
HIGH
During Cooking:
Occasionally check the food to ensure that there is enough liquid in the pot to avoid
it boiling dry. When inspecting the food look through the glass lid. Lift the lid only
when it is absolutely necessary.
WARM
When cooking has ended:
Turn the temperature to WARM if you want to keep the food warm. Do not keep
food warm for more than 4 hours, because of the danger of bacterial infection.
There are four operation settings
When the food is ready to serve, turn the temperature control to OFF and then
switch off and unplug the cooker at the mains.
OFF: Switches the appliance off
LOW: Can be used for heating up cooked food, or as recommended by your recipe.
HIGH: The normal slow-cooking setting. Cooking time is around 7-8 hours.
WARM: keeps recently cooked food warm.
Removing the pot:
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Lift the pot from the cooker by the handles using oven gloves.
Stand the pot on a heatproof mat.
USING THE SLOW COOKER
Open the lid carefully. Tilt it slighty to allow the steam to escape and any
condensation in the lid to run back into the pot.
Using your unit for the first time:
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The contents may now be served out.
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Pour 2 cups of water into the cooking pot and cover with the lid.
Set the Control Knob to HIGH.
After 30 minutes, switch off and unplug. Allow the unit to cool.
Remove the cooking pot, and discard the water.
Rinse the cooking pot, dry thoroughly, and replace it in the base.
The slow cooker is now ready for use.
GENERAL ADVICE ON USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
General Recommendations
Ingredients for a particular dish may be prepared in advance and stored in the
cookpot in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Do NOT expose the ceramic bowl to sudden temperature changes - it may crack.
If the pot is hot, do not cool it by pouring cold water into it.
DO NOT preheat the cooker base before adding the pot. and never heat the pot
when empty.
Do not allow the pot to boil dry or operate the cooker with an empty pot or with no
pot in place.
Do not preheat the empty pot in the skow cooker before use unless expressly
recommended in your recipe.
As the cooking process is necessarily extended, make sure the cooker is operated
out of the reach of children or pets.
Food products must be fully defrosted before cooking.
The ultimate disconnection is the mains plug. Always make sure the mains plug on
the unit is readily operable and capable of being unplugged in an emergency.
Make sure the cooking pot is at room temperature before adding hot foods to it.
Root vegetables are ideal for slow cooking. Green vegetables may lose some colour
in the slow cooking process.
Cut vegetables into regular sized pieces and place them at the bottom of the
cookpot, under the meat (if used) for improved cooking and added flavour.
Adjust the size of food pieces to the cooking time. For longer cooking times use
larger pieces. Use less liquid than for normal cooking. Have a little extra liquid on
hand to top up towards the end of the process.
Do not open the lid during the cooking process unless it is necessary. Doing so will
allow heat to escape and the food will take longer to cook.
Unless the recipe says otherwise, add dairy products only in the last few minutes of
cooking to avoid curdling.
Always use recipes intended specifically for slow cooking and follow all the
preparation and cooking instructions carefully.
NEVER use the slow cooker to defrost food!
Care, Cleaning and Storage
After Use:
Warranty
Unplug the appliance from the mains.
Allow the appliance and the pot to cool before cleaning.
Your Tricity appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of
purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please return the unit to your
nearest Tesco store together with the original receipt as proof of purchase. This
warranty in no way affects your consumer rights.
Wash the cooking pot out in warm soapy water. Residual food can be removed
with a rubber spatula, a cleaning sponge or a cloth. Soak stubborn food deposits in
warm soapy water before cleaning.
Specifications
The cooking pot may be washed in a dishwasher but the lid should be always
washed by hand as a safety measure.
Voltage Rating: 220 -240V AC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 235-280W
Net Weight: 6.1 Kg
DO NOT allow stoneware cookware to soak or stand in water for an extended period
of time. Applied heat after soaking may cause glaze crazing.
Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaning compounds either on the pot or the
appliance body itself.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities. See
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
Wipe the body of the cooker with a damp cloth containing a trace of dilute
detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a cloth damped with clean water.
Dry the cooker body thoroughly.
Store the cooker fully assembled in a safe place, away from sources of heat and
moisture and out of the reach of children and pets.
Te sco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
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