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HOW TO USE
NOTE! Always use oven mitts when removing the crockery pot containing hot liquids.
Do not place the heated crockery pot on any surface affected by heat.
Step5. Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool completely, before cleaning and
storing away.
TIPS:
The slow cooker has been developed with a wrap-around side element, concealed
in the unit. This element provides the low, even temperature that makes lengthy
cooking times possible. As a result of the wrap-round element, food will not stick to
the base of liner despite the long cooking time, and the need to stir the food is almost
unnecessary. As food cooks just below boiling point, very little steam is given off and
there is next to no evaporation, all of which provides flavorsome, tender and moist
result.
There are three settings to choose from and most foods can be cooked successfully
by any one of these settings.
LOW SETTING
The LOW heat settings gently simmers food for an extended period of time without
overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. Ideal for
vegetable dishes and reheating. Typically, cooking temperatures on LOW are around
75-80C. Cooking times around 8-10 hours
NOTE: When using the Low setting to cook meat dishes, the meat should be browned
first.
HIGH SETTING
The HIGH heat setting is used when baking, cooking dried beans or pulses and will
cook food in half the time required for the LOW heat setting. As food will boil when
cooked on the HIGH heat setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending
on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of
stews and casseroles will improve the flavor distribution. Food should be monitored
when using the high setting, just like cooking in a pot with a lid on. Typical cooking
temperature on HIGH setting is around 85-90 degrees C, although some small
pockets of boiling may be observed.
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