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•The Slow Cooker must be at least half full for best
results.
•If cooking soups, leave 5cm gap from the rim of
the Cooking Pot (3) and the food surface to allow
for simmering.
•Removing the Glass Lid (2) will allow heat to
escape, reducing the efficiency of your Slow
Cooker and increasing the cooking time. If you
remove the Lid to stir or add ingredients, you will
need to allow 10-15 minutes extra cooking time
for each time you remove the Glass Lid (2).
•Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will
cook, including water and fat content, initial
temperature of the food and the size of the food.
Check food is properly cooked before serving.
•Many recipes will take several hours to cook. If
you don’t have time to prepare food in the
morning, prepare it the night before, storing the
food in a covered container in the fridge. Transfer
the food to the Cooking Pot (3) and add boiling
liquid/stock. In most of the recipes in this book,
the meat ingredients are browned first to improve
their appearance and flavour.
•Most recipes require 9-12 hours on Low, 5-8
hours on Medium and 4 hours on High setting.
•Some ingredients are not suitable for slow
cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk and cream should
be added towards the end of the cooking time.
•Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook
quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be
required to fully optimise the potential of your
Slow Cooker.
•All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or
sauce. In a separate pan or jug, prepare your
liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the
food in the Cooking Pot (3).
•When cooking joints of meat, ham, poultry etc,
the size and shape of the joint is important. Try to
keep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot. If
necessary, cut into two pieces. Joint weight
should be kept within the maximum limit see
recipe for guidance.
•For ham and brisket fill with hot water to just
cover 2/3 of the depth of the joint. For beef, pork
or poultry cover to 1/3 depth.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water, or other
hot liquids.
•Please handle the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking
Pot (3) carefully to ensure long life.
•Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes to
the Glass Lid (2). For example, do not place a hot
lid into cold water or onto a wet surface.
•Avoid hitting the Glass Lid (2) against any hard
surfaces.
•Do not use the Glass Lid (2) if chipped, cracked
or severely scratched.
•Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring
pads.
•Never heat the Cooking Pot (3) when empty.
•Never place the Glass Lid (2) or Cooking Pot (3)
under a grill, in the oven, in a microwave or
toaster oven.
•Never place the Lid directly on a burner or hob.
•Do not use metal utensils to stir food in the
Cooking Pot (3) as this will scratch and remove
the non stick coating. Use either wooden
or silicone plastic utensils.
Caring For The Glass Lid
and Cooking Pot
Slow Cooking Tips
