Set the control knob the OFF position before plugging the unit into the main
socket.
Switch off and unplug the health cooker after cooking and remove the crock pot
using oven gloves.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING
AS IT REMAINS 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
ceramic 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 ceramic 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.
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 health cooker.
Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures; therefore, the ceramic pot may
have minor surface blemishes and the ceramic lid may rock slightly due to these
imperfections. 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”.
