Sage Multi Cooker BRC600UK - Manual (Page 15)

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oPeRatIng yoUR neW aPPlIanCe
HoW to SloW CooK
SeaR setting
Searing in the Multi Cooker™ may take
a little extra time and whilst not strictly
necessary, the rewards are evident in the
end result. The cooking bowl keeps the heat
stable and uniform allowing the meat to
brown and form an even crust. Plus searing
seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour
and provides more tender results.
1. Ensure exterior of the removable
cooking bowl is clean before placing
it in the housing (this will ensure
proper contact with the inner
cooking surface).
2. Plug power cord into a 230V power
outlet. The START|CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround will
illuminate in white.
3. Press the SAUTÉ|SEAR button,
the button surround will illuminate
white. Press the START|CANCEL
button to activate the setting, the
button surround will illuminate red.
4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat
for approximately 2–3 minutes
(do not preheat for longer than
5 minutes).
5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/
melt for approximately 1 minute with
the lid on.
6. Always sear meat and poultry in
small batches. Cover with lid and
cook, stirring occasionally until
food is evenly browned. Remove
from cooking bowl. When finished
searing, proceed to the Slow Cook
Settings section below.
Slow Cook Settings
The Multi Cooker™ has two slow
cook settings: Low and High. Use the
recommended guidelines below to
determine cooking time and heat settings
and use recipes in this instruction book.
Dishes can be prepared well in advance and
cooking time regulated so that food is ready
to serve at a convenient time.
A general rule of thumb for most slow
cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking time
LOW: 6–7 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
Your favourite traditional recipes can also
be easily adapted to this slow cooker. Simply
halve the amount of liquid and increase the
cooking time.
note
These cooking times are approximates
only and times can vary depending
on ingredients, quantities in recipes
and whether the cooking bowl and its
ingredients are hot from searing.
As a guide meats such as chicken or small
pieces of meat will have best results when
cooked on high for 3–4 hours.
Larger pieces of meat such as lamb shanks
will have best results when cooked on low
for 6–7 hours.
Cooking times (with Searing)
When the SAUTÉ|SEAR setting is used
prior to slow cooking, cooking times will
be shortened slightly. Check for doneness
intermittently during cooking.