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the default time setting of 06:00 (6 hours). At the same time, the default
HIGH indicator will illuminate on the display.
2. Set the operation mode: Press the MODE button to select the operation
mode: HIGH, LOW or WARM.
3. Set the cooking time: Press the TIMER button once, the time will start to
flash and then press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the cooking time in 30
minute increments.
NOTE: The cooking time is based on your recipe. The HIGH/ LOW/ WARM
setting has a time range of 2-20 hours. The default time for HIGH or WARM
setting is 6 hours. The default time for LOW is 8 hours.
4. Once you have set the operation mode and the cooking time, press the
ON/OFF button. The appliance will start operating and the cooking time on
the display will start counting down.
5. Always cook with the lid in place.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the Slow Cooker will automatically
shift to the keep warm setting, and the indicator for the WARM function
will illuminate.
7. The cooking process can be stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button for
approximately 3 seconds. The display will shut off and only the power light
will be illuminated indicating that the unit is still plugged in.
8. When the cooking process is complete, disconnect the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
9. Please note that the ceramic bowl will be hot during and after cooking;
therefore ensure that you use oven gloves when handling the ceramic bowl
and allow the bowl to cool down completely.
Hints on slow cooking
1. Cut root vegetables into small sizes, preferably 5cm. Vegetables take longer
to cook in a Slow Cooker. Vegetables should be placed in the hottest part of
the bowl, i.e. on the bottom or against the sides of the bowl. Ensure that
they are completely immersed during cooking. You may like to saute or
partly boil root vegetables before adding them to the Slow Cooker.
2. Trim excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does
not allow fat to drain away.
3. As a general guide, food cooked on HIGH will require 4-7 hours cooking and
food cooked on LOW will require from 7 to 10 hours cooking.
4. For recipes that require the ingredients to be ‘browned’ first, you will need
to do this in a separate pan and then add the browned food to the Slow
Cooker.
