User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 10812

[. . . ] 10 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught accidentally. 11 Don't connect this slow cooker to an external timer or remote control system. 12 Unplug the slow cooker when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. 13 Don't try to cook in the slow cooker without using the crock pot. [. . . ] Don't use the crock pot for cooking anywhere other than inside the slow cooker. Soak dried peas and beans for 8 hours (or overnight) before cooking, to soften them. red kidney beans) must be boiled for at least 10 minutes before being added to the slow cooker. the night before) must be stored in the fridge between preparation and putting into the slow cooker. Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions, etc. ) take much longer to cook than meat. If possible, sauté them gently for 2-3 minutes before adding to the crock pot. All vegetables (including dried veg) must be immersed in the cooking liquid. When cooking with rice, use at least 150ml of cooking liquid for each 100g of rice. We've found that "easy-cook" rice gives the best results. If your recipe needs pasta, stir it in 30-40 minutes before the end of the cooking time. 3 the controls Mode switches the slow cooker between standby and active. switches between Low for long slow cooking, and High for "fast" slow cooking (4 hours or less). when cooking is over, the slow cooker changes to Warm mode, and the Warm light comes on. Warm mode is not available as a choice. Start Warm `one-step' Use this method when time is at a premium ­ While the slow cooker preheats, boil the stock/cooking liquid in a pan. When the slow cooker has heated up, remove the lid (use oven gloves) and put it on a heatproof surface. Put the raw ingredients into the crock pot and add the boiling cooking liquid. Replace the lid (use oven gloves). `browning' This takes longer, but the results are usually worth it ­ While the slow cooker preheats, brown meat and vegetables in a pan. When the slow cooker has heated up, remove the lid (use oven gloves) and put it on a heatproof surface. Put the ingredients into the cooking pot and add the boiling cooking liquid. [. . . ] Remove all the food from the crock pot, then fill it with warm water. gravy/sauce Slow cooking retains more of the juices than normal cooking. This tends to increase the volume of cooking liquid and thin the sauce or gravy. Anything to be sautéed could be tossed in seasoned flour beforehand, to thicken the gravy/sauce. 5 Guarantee This product is guaranteed for a period of 2 years from date of purchase, against defects in material and workmanship. It is particularly important that the purchaser carefully read the instructions provided in order to get maximum use from this product. [. . . ]