Slow Cooker
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KAMBROOK SAFETY.
Welcome to Kambrook Safety and your new Stainless Steel Slow Cooker.
At Kambrook, we believe that the safe performance of our products is the first priority in any consumer product so that you, our valued customer, can confidently use and trust our appliances.
We ask that any electrical appliance that you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention placed on the following important operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR KAMBROOK STAINLESS STEEL SLOW COOKER
Carefully read all instructions before operating the slow cooker and save for future reference
Remove any packaging material and promotional stickers before using the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker for the first time.
Do not place the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker on the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water etc.
Do not use on metal surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.
Do not place the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Use the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker well away from walls.
When using the Kambrook Stainless Steel
Slow Cooker, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.
Always ensure the Kambrook Stainless
Steel Slow Cooker is properly assembled before use.
Never plug in or switch on the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker without having the removable crockery bowl placed inside the stainless steel housing.
Use only the removable crockery bowl supplied. Do not use any other bowl inside the stainless steel housing.
Do not place food or liquid in the stainless steel housing. Only the removable crockery bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.
Never operate the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker without food and liquid in the removable crockery bowl.
Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills half or more of the removable crockery bowl.
Extreme caution must be used when the appliance contains hot food and liquids. Do not move the appliance during cooking.
Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the removable crockery bowl throughout operation of the appliance unless stated in the recipe to have it removed.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles to move Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker and dry pot holders or oven mitts to remove the removable crockery bowl when hot.
Do not place the removable crockery bowl when hot on any hot surface that may be affected by heat.
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Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable crockery bowl when it is hot. Do not place removable crockery bowl when hot into cold water.
Do not use the removable crockery bowl in a conventional oven. Do not place the removable crockery bowl onto a heat gas or electric burner.
Do not use a damaged or cracked removable crockery bowl. Replace before using.
Avoid scalding from escaping steam when removing the glass lid from the removable crockery bowl when hot by carefully lifting the lid angled away from yourself.
Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the stainless steel housing, only into the removable crockery bowl.
Do not place anything, other than the lid, on top of the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker when assembled, when in use and when stored.
Always switch the Kambrook Stainless Steel Slow Cooker to the ’Off’ position, then switch off at the power outlet, then unplug and allow to cool, if appliance is not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, dissembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.
Keep the stainless steel housing, removable crockery bowl and glass lid clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Fully unwind the cord before use.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or stainless steel housing in water or any other liquid.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure they can use the appliance correctly.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
It is recommended to inspect the appliance regularly. Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord, plug and or appliance becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Kambrook Service Centre.
This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.
The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.
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FEATURES OFYOUR KAMBROOK STAINLESS STEEL SLOW COOKER
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Controls and Parts
1.Glass lid allows you to monitor food during cooking
2.Removable crockery bowl with 6 litre capacity
3.Cool touch handles
4.Brushed stainless steel housing
5.Temperature Control Dial with High, Low and Keep Warm Settings
6.Power ‘On’ Light
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USINGYOUR KAMBROOK STAINLESS STEEL SLOW COOKER
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use remove all promotional stickers and packaging material.
Wash the removable crockery bowl and glass lid in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Ensure the interior of the stainless steel housing is clean and clear of any debris.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Before placing the removable crockery bowl in the stainless steel housing, ensure the exterior is clean.This will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface.
2.Place the prepared food into the removable crockery bowl, ensuring denser foods are spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one side. Place the glass lid into position.
3.Insert the removable crockery bowl into the stainless steel housing.
4.Plug the Slow Cooker into a 230/240V power outlet and switch the power on at the power outlet.
5.Select the required setting using the temperature control dial or as recommended in the recipe section.
6.When cooking is complete and the keep warm function is not required, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet and then unplug.
IMPORTANT
Always use the Slow Cooker on a dry, level surface.
Never operate without food and liquid in the removable crockery bowl.
Never operate without the removable crockery bowl positioned in the stainless steel housing.
Always have the glass lid firmly in position on the removable crockery bowl throughout the operation of the appliance unless where stated in a recipe to have it removed.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing the removable crockery bowl when hot.
Do not place the removable crockery bowl when hot on any hot surface that may be affected by heat.
CAUTION:ALWAYS LIFT AND REMOVE THE GLASS LID CAREFULLY AND ANGLED AWAY FROM YOURSELF TO AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM.
USING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTINGS LOW SETTING
The Low setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. Generally no stirring is required when using this setting.
HIGH SETTING
The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the Low Setting. Some foods may boil when cooked
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on the High Setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid.This will depend on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution.
KEEP WARM SETTING
The Keep Warm setting is used to keep cooked foods at serving temperature. It is not a cooking setting and should only be used after first cooking on the Low or High setting. It is not recommended to keep food on the Keep Warm setting for more than 4 hours.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
In years gone by, food cooked in large pots and allowed to simmer for hours was full of flavour, moist and tender.The Slow Cooker is designed to produce these same results, whilst leaving you the time to do other things, making it perfect for today’s busy lifestyles.
Here is a guide to help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain maximum satisfaction from your Slow Cooker:
TIMING
Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in the Slow Cooker particularly when using the Low Setting.
Most of the recipes contained within this book can be cooked on the High or Low settings, however the cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate settings and suggested cooking times.
ADAPTING COOKING TIME
Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably.The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes:
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15–30 minutes |
4–6 hours on Low Setting |
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60 minutes |
6–8 hours on Low Setting |
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1–3 hours |
8–12 hours on Low Setting |
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NOTE: High humidity, altitude, cold tap water and ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the Slow Cooker.
NOTE:These times are approximate.Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.
ADAPTING LIQUID AMOUNTS
When food is cooking in your Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained.To allow for this when using traditional recipes it is advisable to halve the liquid content.
However, after cooking if the liquid quantity is excessive, remove the lid and operate the Slow Cooker on the High Setting for 30–45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and water.
STIRRING THE FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when using the Low Setting. However, stirring the food when using the High setting ensures more even flavour distribution.
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