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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. • Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the main socket. Switch 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 WILL REMAIN 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. • Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles but with this oval 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 flavor. Suitable foods for slow cooking & preparation: Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed. • Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently sauteed 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. • Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate. MW EX27565 IM.indd2 22 MW EX27565 IM.indd 12/10/200812/10/2008 8:33:46 AM 8:33:46 AM • 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 desired temperature. • Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the crock pot may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfection. Low heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear and tear through the products life, the outer surface may start appearing “crazed”. • Do not put the crock pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave or on a gas/electrical hob. • Do not subject the crock pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack. • Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to soak). • There is an area on the base of the crock pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this should be avoided. Do not switch the cooker on when the crock pot is empty or out of the base. Tips for slow cooking • The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results. • Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low or medium) and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. • The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time. If cooking soups, leave a 5 cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food surface to allow simmering. • Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food that morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the crock pot and add liquid/gravy. Select the setting low, high or auto. • Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low. 4-6 hours on high and 5-7 hours on auto. Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and the size of the food. • Food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker. • Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange vegetables in the lower half of the pot. • After food is cooked, switch cooker off and leave covered with the lid. There will be enough heat in the crock pot to keep warm for 30 minutes. If you require longer to keep warm switch to the low setting. All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug prepare yo...