Kambrook KSC3, KSC4 User Manual

Slow Cookers

KSC3 & KSC4 Issue 1/02

Kambrook and Safety

Welcome to Kambrook and your new 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 products.We ask that any electrical appliance that you use can be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention placed on the following important operating instructions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Ensure that the power source to be used is the same as the voltage requirements of the product.

To disconnect the Slow Cooker always turn the heat control dial to ‘off’, switch off at the power outlet, then unplug before cleaning, storing and when not in use.

Allow all parts to cool before disassembling for cleaning.

Never immerse the cooker body, cord or power plug in water or any other liquid.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts when handling hot appliances.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons, without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Use the slow cooker well away from walls.

Use extreme caution when using the slow cooker with hot oil or other hot liquids.

When opening the lid take care as heat and steam generated during cooking will escape.

Do not use the slow cooker to heat leftovers.

Always keep raw ingredients refrigerated until ready for use in the slow cooker.

Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before cooking.

Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the heated crockery pot.The crockery pot is not suitable for storing food in the freezer.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE FOOD OR LIQUIDS IN THE BASE OF THIS APPLIANCE. COOK ONLY IN THE SLOW COOKERS CROCKERY POT.

This appliance is suitable for domestic use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use outdoors.

Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and actual appliance for any damage. If found damaged in any way, immediately cease use of the appliance and return the appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook Service Centre for examination, replacement or repair.

Please call 1800 800 634 for service centre details.

Features of your Kambrook Slow Cooker

1. Removable crockery pot (KSC3-

3 litre capacity, KSC4- 4.2 litre capacity)

2.Three temperature control settings dial. Keep Warm, High and

Auto for greater cooking control

3.Wrap-around element for even heating

4.Tempered glass cook ’n’ look lid

allows you to monitor food during cooking

5. Cool touch handles.

6.“Power On” Indicator light.

Using Your Slow Cooker

Before first use remove any promotional labels and wash the crockery pot and glass lid in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals.

Do not immerse the cooker body or power cord in water or any liquid.

Position the removable crockery pot in the base of the slow cooker. Place the prepared food into the crockery pot. Place the glass lid on the unit, centring it for best results.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE FOOD OR LIQUIDS IN THE BASE OF THIS APPLIANCE. COOK ONLY IN THE SLOW COOKERS REMOVABLE CROCKERY POT.

NOTE: Always place the slow cooker on a dry, level surface and never operate without the crockery pot positioned in the slow cooker base.

With the temperature control dial turned to the OFF position, plug the slow cooker into a 230/240V power outlet and turn the power on.

Select the temperature setting, as recommended in the recipe selection, by turning the temperature control dial to the desired setting.

When the cooking is completed, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position. Switch off at the power outlet and then unplug. Carefully remove the crockery pot from the slow cooker base.

NOTE: Always use oven mitts when removing the crockery pot containing hot liquids. Do not place the heated crockery pot on any surface affected by heat.

Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool completely before cleaning and storing away.

Using the Temperature Control Settings

Keep Warm Setting

The Keep Warm Setting is ideal for keeping a dish warm after cooking.

High Setting

The High setting is used when cooking most dishes.As food will boil when cooked on the High setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution. Food should be monitored when using the high setting, just like cooking in a pot with a lid on. The High setting should be used to reheat food.

Auto Setting

The Auto setting will first cook on a high temperature for a period of time to bring the food quickly to the desired temperature, then reduce automatically to a lower temperature for the completion of cooking.This setting is ideal for slow cooking meals overnight or when you are away for most of the day.The food will cook safely and will be ready on your return.

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking

In years gone by, food was cooked in large pots and allowed to simmer for hours, providing meals that were 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.

As most food is cooked over a period of 6-10 hours, it can be prepared in advance the evening before, refrigerated in the removable crockery pot, returned to the slow cooker and turned on in the morning and left to cook all day.When you arrive home a delicious, hot meal will await you.

The guide below will help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain ultimate 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 Auto setting. Each recipe contained in this book will give specific instructions, indicating the appropriate temperature setting accompanied by the suggested cooking times to use.

Adapting cooking times

Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily, by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide that follows for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favourite recipes.

Traditional Slow Cooker

Recipe Time Time

15-30 minutes 3-4 hours on Auto setting

60 minutes 6-7 hours on Auto setting

1-3 hours 8-10 hours on Auto setting

NOTE:These times are approximate.Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.

All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both heat and moisture in the food are lost. Cooking times should thus be extended, by approximately 30 minutes.

Liquid amounts

When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away.To compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes. However, if after cooking the liquid content is excessive remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on the High setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces to the desirable amount.

Preparing meat and poultry

When selecting meat, look for the leanest cuts.Trim the meat or poultry of any visible fat, as the slow cooking process will result in too much liquid from excess fat. If possible, purchase chicken portions without skin.This reduces the amount of fat released into the cooking liquid. For casseroles style recipes, cut the meat into

ximately 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow

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cubes, cooking allo cuts of meats.

ws for the use of less tender

See the table below for

suitable cuts of meat.

Beef Blade, brisket, chuck,round,

shin, fresh silverside, skirt, topside

Lamb Forequarter, neck chops,

shanks, shoulder chops

Veal Shoulder/forequarter, chops

and steaks, neck chops, knuckle (osso bucco)

Pork Leg steaks, butterfly steaks,

boneless loin chops, fillet

Chicken Thigh pieces, drumsticks,

thigh fillets

Browning before slow cooking

Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow cooking, seals in moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results, whilst producing richer flavours in other foods, such as onions, capsicums and leeks. Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end results. It is best to use a non-stick pan, reducing the amount of oil needed.

following the instructions on the packaging. To brown meat it must be sealed in a frypan prior to cooking.

Suitable Cuts for Roasting

(Note: Meat will not brown)

Beef Blade, rump, rib roast, sirloin,

fresh silverside, topside

Lamb Leg, mid loin, rack, shank,

shoulder

Veal Leg, loin, rack,

shoulder/forequarter

Pork Loin, neck, leg (remove skin and

fat), racks

Suitable Cuts for Pot Roasting

Beef Blade, chuck, round, fresh

silverside, skirt, topside

Lamb Forequarter, shank, shoulder Veal Shoulder/forequarter Pork Loin, neck, scotch fillet, shoulder

Chicken Drumsticks, thighs or whole

chicken

Roasting

Roasting in the Slow Cooker results in tender, flavoursome meats that are easy to slice.Therefore the cheaper cuts of meat provide perfect results cooked by this method.The addition of liquid is not required for roasting, however a minimal amount is necessary for pot roasts. Elevate the meat to be roasted on an inverted, heatproof saucer or plate.This will assist in keeping the surface of the meat dry and free from any fat release throughout the cooking process. Optionally, the meat can be placed in an oven bag and sealed,

Preparing vegetables

Vegetables should be prepared and cut into small even sized pieces to ensure more even cooking.Whole potatoes are best, if cooked on the HIGH setting. Frozen vegetables must be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in the Slow Cooker, such as an addition to a casserole. When cooking vegetables and meat together in the Slow Cooker, the vegetables tend to cook at a slower rate than the meat.To gain the best results, position the vegetables on the base and sides of the Slow Cooker and place the meat on top.

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