User manual PRIMA PSO003

[. . . ] Adding cold water to a very hot ceramic crock could cause it to break. · Don't preheat the crock before adding food · Don't put the crock in the freezer · Don't put the crock in the oven - it is designed to be used with the Slow Cooker base only. · You can use the crock in a microwave - if it will fit but NEVER put the glass lid in a microwave - it has metal parts · Don't put the crock on a gas burner, electric hob or place the slow cooker on top of an oven. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CORD ATTACHMENT ON THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT REPLACEABLE. [. . . ] · Raw vegetables typically take longer to cook than meats as the liquid simmers rather than boils. To ensure vegetables are completely cooked, cut into uniform, 2cm cubes before adding to cooking pot. · If desired, ingredients for recipe can be combined in the cooking pot and kept refrigerated (but not frozen) for up to 2 days before cooking. When ready to cook simply place the crock into cooking base and set heat control for desired setting. · Insert a meat thermometer into roasts, hams or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired or recommended degree of doneness. · Fresh or thawed fish and seafood fall apart during long hours of cooking. · Because milk, soured cream and natural cheese break down during long hours of cooking, add these ingredients just before serving or substitute with undiluted condensed creamed canned soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends to give better results than naturally aged cheese. · Rice and pasta may either be cooked separately or added, uncooked, during the last hour of cooking time. If added uncooked, make sure that there are at least 2 cups (half litre) of liquid in the cooking pot. · An extra hour of cooking won't ruin your recipe so don't worry if you get home a little later. Your meal will not be spoiled. Page: 4 Recipes · Many of your favourite recipes can be adapted to the slow cooker. If recipe says to cook: 30 minutes 35-60 minutes 1 - 3 hours Cook on LOW 6-8 hours 8-10 hours 10-12 hours Cook on HI 3-4 hours 5-6 hours 7-8 hours Cook on AUTO 5-7 hours 6-8 hours 8-10 hours MINESTRONE SOUP (serves 8-10) 750ml Water 2 x 300g cans chicken broth 1 Medium onion, chopped 4 Carrots, diced 1 Medium Zucchini, halved and cut in 2cm slices ½ Small cabbage, chopped 1x 425g can garbanzo beans, undrained 2x 800g cans whole tomatoes, undrained, cut-up 6 Slices bacon, cut into 2cm pieces, optional 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1½ Teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 Teaspoon salt ½ Teaspoon pepper 50g Small elbow macaroni or other pasta, uncooked Cook at: LOW for 8 to 10 hours or, HI for 6 to 7 hours or, AUTO for 5 to 6 hours. 1. 2. Combine all ingredients, except macaroni, in to the crock pot; stir to blend. Place crock pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until vegetables are tender. Set at LOW for serving. Page: 5 BEEF IN BEER (serves 4) 8 100g 2 1 100g 2 575g 40g ¼ Small onions Baby carrots Celery sticks, cut in chunks Green pepper, deseeded and sliced into rings Button mushrooms Tablespoons oil Lean braising steak, cut into cubes Plain flour Teaspoon mustard powder Pinch salt and pepper 300ml Beer 300ml Beef stock Cook at: LOW for 10 to 12 hours or, HI for 7 to 8 hours or, AUTO for 7 to 10 hours. 1. Stir any remaining flour into the fat in the pan and gradually add the beer and stock and bring to the boil. Place crock pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given. BOEUF BOURGUIGNONNE (serves 4) 575g Chunk steak, cut into cubes 25g Plain flour 2-3 Tablespoons oil 1 Onion, sliced 1 Clove garlic, crushed 100g Mushrooms sliced 300ml Dry red wine 600ml Beef stock Pinch salt and pepper Cook at: LOW for 10 to 12 hours or, HI for 7 to 8 hours or, AUTO for 7 to 10 hours. Page: 6 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the meat, transfer to the crock pot. Add all the vegetables uncooked to the crock pot and pour in the red wine and beef stock. Add the salt and pepper Place crock pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given. BEEF ROAST WITH VEGETABLES (serves 8) Beef roast Salt and pepper 1 Large onion, quartered or sliced 8 Carrots, cut into 2cm pieces 8 Medium potatoes, quartered and halved 125ml Water Cook at: LOW for 9 to 10 hours or, HI for 5 to 6 hours or, AUTO for 7 to 8 hours. [. . . ] The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked E or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW. Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and securely fastened. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. WIRING FOR A 13AMP PLUG Page: 10 ~~~~~ Warranty ~~~~~ This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase when the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes. For commercial use the product is guaranteed for 90 days from the date of purchase. The guarantee is valid against mechanical or electrical defects if the product is used in accordance with the instructions and provided that it is not connected to an unsuitable electricity supply or dismantled, interfered with or damaged in any way. [. . . ]