Kambrook KSC650 User Manual

KSC650 Issue 02/09

Kambrook Profile
Banquet Slow Cooker

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FEATURES OF YOUR KAMBROOK

PROFILE BANQUET SLOW COOKER

Glass lid allows you to monitor food during

cooking

Removable crockery bowl with 5.5 litre

capacity

Cool touch handles

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Brushed stainless steel housing
Temperature Control Dial with HIGH, LOW

and AUTO Settings

Power ‘On’ Light

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KAMBROOK SAFETY

Welcome to Kambrook and your new Profile Banquet 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 PROFILE BANQUET SLOW COOKER

Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow
Cooker and save for future reference.

Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.

To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of
this appliance.

Do not place the appliance near the edge of a
bench or table during operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and free of water and
other substances.

Do not use the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker on a sink drain board.

Do not place the appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or where it could touch
a heated oven.

Position the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow
Cooker well away from walls and provide
adequate space above and on all sides for air
circulation.

The temperature of accessible surfaces will be
high when the appliance is operating and for
some time after use.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the
Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow Cooker to
cool completely before moving or cleaning any
parts.

Use only the removable crockery bowl and
lid supplied. Do not use any other bowl inside
the stainless steel housing.

Never plug in or switch on the Kambrook
Profile Banquet Slow Cooker without having
the removable crockery bowl placed inside
the stainless steel housing.

Do not place food or liquid into the stainless
steel housing. Only the removable crockery
bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.

Never operate the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker without food and liquid in
the removable crockery bowl. Ensure the
removable crockery bowl is at least ½ to 3⁄4
full of food and/or liquid before switching on
the appliance.

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Do not use a damaged or cracked removable
crockery bowl. Replace before using.

Always have the glass lid positioned correctly
on the removable crockery bowl throughout
operation of the appliance unless stated in the
recipe to have it removed.

The glass lid has been specially treated to
make it stronger, more durable and safer than
ordinary glass. However it is not unbreakable.
If dropped or struck extremely hard, it may
break or weaken, and could at a later time,
shatter into many small pieces without
apparent cause.

Extreme caution must be used when the
appliance contains hot food and liquids. Do
not move the appliance during cooking.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles to
move the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow
Cooker and dry 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.

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.

The removable crockery bowl is not suitable
for storing food in the freezer.

Do not use the removable crockery bowl in
a conventional oven or microwave oven. Do
not place the removable crockery bowl onto a
heat gas or electric burner.

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 attempt to operate the Kambrook
Profile Banquet Slow Cooker by any method
other than those described in this book.

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Always ensure the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker is properly assembled before
connecting to the power outlet and operating.
Follow the instructions provided in this book.

The appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

Do not place anything, other than the lid, on
top of the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow
Cooker when assembled, when in use and
when stored.

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Always switch the Kambrook Profile Banquet
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 appliance clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Fully unwind the power cord before use.
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge

of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

To protect against electric shock do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
stainless steel housing in water or any other
liquid.

The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

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

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.
Misuse may cause injury.

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It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the appliance if the
power cord, power plug or appliance becomes
damaged in any way. 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.

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.

 CAUTION: HOT SURFACES

DURING AND AFTER USE.

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Never operate the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker without the removable crockery
bowl positioned in the stainless steel housing.

Always have the glass lid correctly positioned
on the removable crockery bowl throughout
operation of the appliance unless when stated
in a recipe to have it removed.

Always use dry oven mitts to remove the
removable crockery bowl when hot.

Do not place the removable crockery bowl
when hot on any 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.

 CAUTION: DO NOT USE FOR DRY

COOKING.

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 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.

AUTO SETTING

The AUTO setting combines the features of the
HIGH and LOW settings by heating the food at
a higher temperature for the first 2-3 hours of
cooking then gradually reduces the temperature
to a lower temperature for the remaining
cooking time.

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OPERATING YOUR KAMBROOK
PROFILE BANQUET SLOW
COOKER

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using the
appliance for the first time.

Wash the removable crockery bowl and glass lid
in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Wipe the interior and exterior of the stainless
steel housing with a damp cloth then dry
thoroughly. Ensure the interior of the stainless
steel housing is clean and clear of any debris.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

Before placing the removable crockery

bowl in the stainless steel housing, ensure
the exterior of the bowl is clean. This
will ensure proper contact with the inner
cooking surface.

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. Ensure the
food and/or liquid fills at least ½ to 3⁄4 of the
removable crockery bowl. Place the glass lid
into position.

Insert the removable crockery bowl into the

stainless steel housing.

Ensure the temperature control dial is in the

OFF position then insert the power plug into
a 230/240V power outlet and switch on at
the power outlet.

Select the required setting using

the temperature control dial or as
recommended in the recipe section.

When cooking is complete, turn the

temperature control dial to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet and
then unplug the power cord.

Allow the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow

Cooker to cool completely before cleaning
and storing.

IMPORTANT

Always use the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker on a dry, level surface.

Never operate the Kambrook Profile Banquet
Slow Cooker without food and liquid in
the removable crockery bowl. Ensure the
removable crockery bowl is at least ½ to 3⁄4
full of food and/or liquid before switching on
the appliance.

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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 Kambrook Profile
Banquet 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 Kambrook Profile
Banquet Slow Cooker:

Timing

Always allow sufficient time for the food to
cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in
the Kambrook Profile Banquet Slow Cooker
particularly when using the LOW Setting.

Most of the recipes contained within this book
can be cooked on the HIGH or LOW setting,
however the cooking times will vary accordingly.
Each recipe will give specific instructions
indicating the appropriate settings and suggested
cooking times.

Adapting Cooking Times

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:

Traditional Recipe
Time

Kambrook Profile
Banquet Slow Cooker
Recipe Time

15-30 minutes

4-6 hours on LOW
Setting

60 minutes

6-8 hours on LOW
Setting

1-3 hours

8-12 hours on LOW
Setting

Note: HIGH humidity, altitude, cold tap water and
ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect
the cooking times in the Kambrook Profile Banquet
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 Kambrook
Profile Banquet 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
Kambrook Profile Banquet 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.

Preparing Meat and Poultry

Select the leanest cuts when purchasing meat.
Trim the meat or poultry of any visible fat. If
possible, purchase chicken portions without the
skin. Otherwise, the slow cooking process will
result in extra liquid being formed from the fat
as it melts.

For casserole-type recipes, cut the meat into
cubes, approximately 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow
cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to be
used.

Suitable Meat and Chicken Cuts for Slow
Cooking

Beef Beef Chuck, Skirt, Round Steak,

Boneless Shin (Gravy) Beef, Bone-In
Shin (Osso Bucco).

Lamb Lamb Shanks, Drumsticks (Frenched

shanks) Neck Chops, Best Neck
Chops, Boned Out Forequarter or
Shoulder.

Veal Diced Leg, Shoulder/Forequarter

Chops and Steaks, Neck Chops,
Knuckle (Osso Bucco).

Pork Leg Steaks, Diced Belly, Diced

Shoulder, Boneless Loin Chops.

Chicken Portions such as: drumsticks, thigh

meat, Maryland, Lovely Legs, wing
drummettes

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