Mellerware 27560 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all the instructions. To protect against the risk
of electrical shock do not put base in water or in any
other liquid.
2. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is
used near children.
3. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
4. Unplug from the socket when not in use, before
putting on or taking off attachments, and before
cleaning.
5. The use of attachments or tools not recommended
by supplier may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
6. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of
the table or work-top, and keep it away from any hot
surfaces.
7. KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT
PLATES, BURNERS AND HEATED OVENS.
8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot
liquids.
9. Do not use the appliance for other than intended
use.
10. Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic pot is
empty.
11. Allow lid and crock pot to cool before allowing it to
touch water.
12. Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker
during its operation or before it cools. Use the
handles or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling
contents.
13. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic
pot.
14. Do not use crock pot or glass lid if cracked or
chipped.
15. Never leave the appliance connected to the socket
outlet when not in use.
16. Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside
down or laid on its side.
17. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle
them with care.
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS - THIS PRODUCT
IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before using the slow cooker for the first time
• Remove all labels and tags from the product.
• Wash the crock pot and glass lid in hot soapy water
with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and
dry.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER
BASE IN WATER.
Note: During initial use you may notice a slight odor due
to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This
is completely normal and will disappear after a few
uses.
AUTO/DEFROST Setting:
• The AUTO/DEFROST setting allows the user to set
the slow cooker to cook frozen food for the day
and be ready to server 8-10 hours later. When set
to AUTO DEFROST, the Slow Cooker will cook on
HIGH until the food defrosts and reaches a pre-set
temperature, then switches to LOW and maintains a
constant low cooking temperature.
• However if you wish to extend the cooking period,
you can use the LOW setting and if you wish to
shorten the cooking period you can use the HIGH
setting.
HOW TO USE
• Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface,
away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use
on the floor.
• Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic
crock pot, and place the pot into the base. Cover
with the glass lid. 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 sautéed 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.
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