IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. These instructions should be saved for future reference:

Read and familiarise yourself with all operating instructions before using this Slow Cooker.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles and/or knobs provided.

Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds with the voltage in your home.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than

8 years.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made children unless they are

older than 8 and supervised.

Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Keep the mains lead away from the body of the Slow Cooker.

Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst operating.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains after use.

To disconnect the appliance grip and pull the mains plug. DO NOT pull the power cord.

Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance in use or during storage.

Always disconnect the plug from the mains before cleaning. Wipe clean only, do not immerse the unit, plug or cord in water or any other liquid.

Always allow the unit to cool before storage or cleaning.

Retain the instruction manual for future use and reference.

There are no user serviceable parts, if the unit fails, consult a qualified technician, a repair centre or contact the supplier if the unit is under warranty.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

It is recommended that this appliance should not be operated in conjunction with an electrical extension lead.

For indoor household use only.

Keep away from splashes of water or damp conditions.

For domestic use only.

Do not use accessories with this appliance other than those recommended by the supplier.

Do not use this product with an external programmer, timer, separate remote control system or any other device.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Accessible surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Always use the handles.

Oven gloves should be worn when using this appliance.

Hot steam may be released when opening and closing the appliance

during use – Risk of scalding!

Avoid moving the appliance whilst it is still hot or contains hot food or liquids. Turn the appliance off and disconnect from the mains and let it cool sufficiently before moving it.

Always carry the appliance with both hands. Always use oven gloves. Burn hazard!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Description of Parts

1. Glass Lid.

2. Ceramic inner pot.

3. Ceramic pot handles

4. Base unit carrying handles

5. Base unit

6. Control panel

Description of Controls

Before the first time you use your Slow Cooker

Please read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them in a

safe place for future reference.

Remove all packing materials and discard responsibly.

Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or

cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry.

NOTE: During initial use you may notice a slight odour due to the burning

off of manufacturing residues.

This is completely normal and will disappear after a short time.

About Slow Cooking

Slow cooking has traditionally been used for soups and casseroles but it

can also cook most modern family meals. Slow cooking has always been

the best way to cook a delicious hot meal with the minimum preparation.

The cooking temperature is the same on both settings, so the setting you

choose merely dictates how quickly the slow cooker gets up to

temperature. The lower setting (usually 8 hour to 10 hours cooking times)

heats food gently, whereas the higher setting (4 hour to 6 hours cooking

times) will heat food quicker.

1. High temperature button

2. ON/OFF button

3. Low temperature button

4. Delay time button

5. Cooking time button

6. Keep warm button

7. Timer up button

8. Timer down button

NB the Slow Cooker will not ‘boil’ food but gently cook it over a long period

of time.

Instructions for use

Cooking

Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use on the floor.

Place the ingredients into the ceramic pot and place the pot into the base.

Cover with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown ingredients prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.

DO NOT place the Ceramic Pot and Lid on a hob or in an oven.

To begin cooking, plug the power cord into a suitable socket outlet and press the ON/OFF button once, the display will show 00:00.

To set the cooking time, press the COOKING TIME button the display will now flash. Press the UP or DOWN arrowed button to set the desired cooking time, each press of the buttons will increase or decrease the cooking time by 30 minutes.

Press the HIGH or LOW heat setting button (whichever is desired) to start cooking, the LED display will count down the set cooking time.

Once the cooking time has elapsed, the slow cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for a period of up to 5 hours.

Setting the delay timer

If you wish to start the cooking later, set the delay timer as follows: Press the DELAY TIME button the display will flash 00:30, press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until you reach your desired delay start time. Once the delay time has been set, the COOKING TIME can be set as above. NB The LED display will show the set delay time. Once the delay time has elapsed the display will revert to the cooking time. The maximum time you can set the delay time to is18 hours and the minimum 30 minutes.

Once the KEEP WARM time has elapsed the unit will automatically switch off.

Use oven gloves to remove the inner ceramic pot.

CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE BASE UNIT IMMEDIATELY AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME.

Warm function

Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 5 hours.

Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the slow cooker to be kept warm. NOTE: Beyond 5 hours food may become dry and the flavour may alter

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 2-3minutes 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 slow cooker.

Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, ham, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.

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 imperfection. 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”.

Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.

Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack.

Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to soak).

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, this should be avoided.

DO NOT SWITCH THE COOKER ON WHEN THE CERAMIC POT IS EMPTY OR OUT OF THE BASE.

Cleaning and Maintenance.

Always ensure the slow cooker is unplugged before storing away or cleaning. Ensure the slow cooker has cooled completely before cleaning.

The ceramic inner pot and glass lid are not dishwasher safe and should be cleaned by hand with warm soapy water.

The base of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials or scouring pads to clean any part of the slow cooker as this will damage the surface.

Do not submerge the base unit in water or any other liquid.

Electrical Connections

This appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS 1363. If the plug has to be removed, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of immediately. To avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a mains socket.

Fitting a new plug

The mains lead must be connected as shown below. The wires are coloured with the following code - Brown wire = Live (L), Blue wire = Neutral (N), Green & Yellow = Earth (E).

The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured Black.

The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured Red.

The Green & Yellow wire must be connected to the terminal marked E or coloured Green.

Connect Green & Yellow to Earth (E)

Connect Brown to Live (L)

Connect

Blue to

Neutral (N) Ensure the outer sheath of the

mains lead is securely held by

the cable clamp

Check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug.

Use a 3 Amp BS 1362 fuse, only use BSI or ASTA approved fuses.

If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.

Technical Specification.

Voltage : 220-240V ~ 50/60 Hz

Rated Power : 280W

Inner Pot Capacity : 4.5 Litres

Protection Class : I (This appliance MUST be earthed)

Model : SDA1174

Recipes for you to try….

Directions

1. Trim the fat from the meat and cut to sizable chunks and precook on a skillet until browned.

2. Place vegetable stock, uncooked brown rice, curry powder and salt in the slow cooker and top with carrots then place the meat on top of the carrots.

3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-4½ hours.

4. Add the sweet pepper to the slow cooker, cover and let stand for 15 minutes or until the sweet pepper is tender. Pork Chops In Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

3 pork loin chops cut 2cm thick 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 tablespoon quick cooking tapioca 150g mushroom soup 50ml apple juice or apple cider 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon thyme 150g sliced fresh mushroom ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions 1. Trim the fat from the chops and precook on a skillet until browned. 2. Place the onion in the slow cooker and add chops then add the tapioca (crushed),

mushroom soup, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic and mushrooms and stir well.

3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-4½ hours.

Brown Rice Risotto With Lamb

Ingredients

Approximately 750g of boneless lamb shoulder Nonstick cooking spray 275ml vegetable stock 125g brown rice ½ teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 medium carrot (chopped) 100g green sweet pepper (chopped)

Fireside Beef Stew

Ingredients 450g boneless beef 200g butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 2cm cubes) 1 small onion cut into wedges 1 clove garlic (crushed) 200g beef broth 100g passata 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon mustard powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoons cornflour 150g green beans

Directions 1. Trim fat from the meat and cut into 2cm cubes then place in the slow cooker along with

the squash, onion, garlic, broth, posata, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, pepper and allspice.

2. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.

3. After the cooking cycle stir in the cornflour and green beans and cook for a further 15 minutes on HIGH.

Chicken Curry

Ingredients 500g boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2.5cm cubes 250g peeled and chopped potatoes 175g sliced carrot 125g coarsely chopped cooking apple 100g chopped onion 1 clove of garlic (crushed) 1 Jalapeno pepper finely chopped 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon 75ml water 200g coconut milk 3 tablespoons plain flour 3tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt

Directions 1. Place the chicken, flour, curry powder, cumin and salt in a large plastic bag and shake

to coat the chicken. 2. Place potatoes, apple, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper and chicken bouillon in the slow

cooker, top with the chicken and pour water over. 3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-3½

hours. 4. After the cooking cycle add the coconut milk and cook on HIGH for a further 30 minutes.

Serve over hot cooked rice and add raisins and crushed peanuts to taste.