Lakeland 61767 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

DIGITAL

SLOW COOKER

Model: 61767

LAKELAND DIGITAL SLOW COOKER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Digital Slow Cooker.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

This Digital Slow Cooker is fantastic for four to six people. Two added features are the
multi-functional cooking pot, which is also suitable for use on all types of hob. The glass
lid and cooking pot are both oven safe. The other added feature is the delay start function
so that you can set the appliance to come on after 24 hours.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features ............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions ............................................................................................................ 4-6

Using your Slow Cooker for the first time ....................................................................... 7

Using your cooking pot on a hob or in the oven ............................................................. 7

The control dial and cooking times ................................................................................. 8

Instructions for use .................................................................................................... 9-10

A guide to ingredients and hints and tips ..................................................................... 11

Adapting your hob top recipes for slow cooking ........................................................... 11

Recipes ................................................................................................................... 12-15

Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................... 16

Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 17

Technical information .................................................................................................... 18

Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 18

Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 18

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Tempered glass lid with handle

2. Aluminium cooking pot

3. Base unit with handles

4. Control dial

5. Cord and plug

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CONTROL DIAL

6. Warm button

7. High button

8. Low button

9. Delay button

10. Increase button

11. Cancel button

12. Start button

13. Decrease button

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and 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. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from

the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if

damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault, contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact Lakeland customer care team

on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to ‘off‘ and remove the plug from
the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those

recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or

outer unit in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid

contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the

instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.

Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be

at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.

• To switch off the slow cooker, press the CANCEL button and unplug from the socket.

Always unplug before lifting out the cooking pot, and when not in use. Let the slow
cooker cool down before moving or cleaning.

• The slow cooker should be unplugged from the mains supply before filling or emptying

the cooking pot. Do not heat the slow cooker when the cooking pot is empty.

• The cooking pot must be in place to use this appliance.

• To avoid electric shock or damage, never put food directly into the slow cooker base.

Always use the cooking pot.

• Be careful when putting the cooking pot on work surfaces, the bottom of the cooking

pot may scratch and damage tables and worktops. Always place the cooking pot on a
heat resistant mat or trivet.

• Do not use a damaged or cracked cooking pot.

• Position the slow cooker well away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam

sensitive materials. When using the Slow Cooker, provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone utensils, as metal utensils will damage the non-

stick coating.

• If using plastic utensils, do not leave inside the appliance when hot or on warm setting.

• The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer than

ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable, please use caution when handling the
glass lid.

• Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the cooking pot throughout

operation of the appliance unless stated in the recipe to have it removed.

• Do not move the appliance during cooking.

• Avoid sudden temperature changes.

• Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable cooking bowl when it is hot.

• Do not place the cooking pot when hot into cold water.

• Do not pre-heat or heat the slow cooker when empty.

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WARNING – HOT SURFACES

The surfaces marked with this symbol will get very
hot during use. To prevent injury, DO NOT TOUCH.
Let the product cool completely before touching these
surfaces, and always use the handles to move the
appliance or lift the lid.

Take care when removing the lid, tilt it away from you
to prevent being scalded by hot steam.

Always use oven gloves. Take care when lifting the
cooking pot out of the slow cooker with hot food inside.

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