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Helpful hints

 Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the ceramic pot

may have minor surface blemishes, the glass 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 product’s life, the outer

surface may start appearing to have fine cracks on the surface of the glaze.

 Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave, or in a

toaster oven.

 Do not pre-heat before adding ingredients.

 Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding

cold water to a very hot ceramic pot could cause it to crack.

 Do not allow the ceramic pot to stand in water for a long time as there is an

area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for

manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up

water. However, you can leave water in the ceramic pot to soak.

 Do not switch the slow cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty or out of the

base.

 The slow cooker must be at least half full for best result.

 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 10 minutes of extra cooking time.

 If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the ceramic

pot and the food surface to allow simmering.

 Many recipes call for all day cooking. Ingredients can be prepared the night

before and stored in food containers in the refrigerator overnight. In the

morning transfer the ingredients to the ceramic pot, add warm liquid or gravy

and set the slow cooker for the desired temperature setting and time.

 Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-6 hours on

HIGH.

 Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first.

 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, such as water and fat content, initial

temperature of the food, and the size of the food.

 Pieces of 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.

Ambiano 7 QT. SLOW COOKER User Manual

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