7. Never place frozen meat or poultry directly into the Slow Cooker. Add at least 250ml
warm water to the cooking pot before adding the frozen meat or poultry.
8. When cooking a meat and root vegetable combination always place the root vegetables
at the bottom of the bowl, as they take longer to cook.
9. Do not fill the cooker to the rim with food. The ceramic bowl should never be more
than 3/4 full.
10. Always cook with the lid on and the ceramic bowl in position. Remember that
frequently lifting the lid during cooking will extend the cooking time. Do not lift the lid
during the first half of the cooking time.
11. Always ensure that the food is thoroughly cooked before eating.
NOTE:
1. The Slow Cooker can operate on LOW all day and night if required. When on the
HIGH setting it will cook similarly to a covered pot on a stove, so food will cook
in approximately half the cooking time required for LOW temperature cooking.
2. When cooking on the HIGH setting, additional liquid may be required, as food does.
CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES/ COOKING TIMES FOR
SLOW COOKING
1. Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and turnips require longer cooking than many
types of meat. Place them on the bottom of the bowl and cover with liquid.
2. If adding fresh milk or yoghurt, this should be done during the last 2 hours. Evaporated
milk may be added at the start of cooking.
3. Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them
separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
4. Many of your favourite recipes can be adapted to the Slow Cooker.
5. Use the following table as a guide.
If recipe time stated is: Cook on high Cook on low
30 minutes 3-4 hours 6-8 hours
35-60 minutes 5-6 hours 8-10 hours
3 hours 7-8 hours 10-12 hours
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning,ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
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