Morphy richards 48701 User Manual

SC48701 MUK Rev 2

Sear And Stew Slow Cooker

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Health And Safety

Location

• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of

the worktop.

• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat, heat

resistant surface.

Mains cable

• The mains cable should reach from the socket to the

appliance without straining the connections.

• Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the

worktop or open space where a child could reach it.

• Do not let the cable run across a cooker or hot area

which might damage the cable.

Personal safety

• WARNING: Do not touch the top of the

appliance or other hot parts during or after use, use handles or knobs.

• To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put

base in water or in any other liquid.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth

when removing lid or handling hot containers.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an

appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.

Other safety considerations

• Do not switch on the Slow Cooker if the Cooking Pot is

empty.

• Allow the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot to cool before

immersing in water.

• Never cook directly in the Base Unit. Use the Cooking

Pot.

• Do not use the Cooking Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or

chipped.

• The Glass Lid and Cooking Pot are fragile. Handle them

with care.

• The use of attachments or tools not recommended by

Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in

a heated oven.

• Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting

on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

Electrical requirements

Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).

Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 3 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.

•

This appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above if

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Children shall not play with the appliance.

•

Appliances can be used by 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.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as: farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, and bed and breakfast type environments.

• If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an

external timer or separate remote system.

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Health And Safety ......................................................... 2

Before First Use ............................................................ 3

Features ........................................................................ 4

Using Your Slow Cooker .............................................. 5

Handling The Cooking Pot .......................................... 6

Handling The Lid .......................................................... 6

Foods For Slow Cooking ............................................. 6

Slow Cooking Tips ....................................................... 6

Care And Cleaning ........................................................ 7

Caring For The Lid And Cooking Pot ......................... 7

Notes ............................................................................ 8

Cooking Guide ............................................................ 9

Recipes - Soup ............................................................ 10

Recipes - Poultry ......................................................... 11

Recipes - Meat ............................................................ 14

Recipes - Vegetarian ................................................... 21

Recipes - Dessert ........................................................ 22

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 23

Guarantee .................................................................... 24

Contents

Thank you for purchasing your new Morphy Richards Slow Cooker.

our Slow Cooker will allow you to create an extensive selection of meals with the added benefit of being able to sear the meat in the same pan. S

earing meat in the cooking pan means that the juices from the meat combine with the rest of the ingredients creating richer fuller flavours in your dishes.

Introduction

Wash the Lid (2) and Cooking Pot (3) in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Before First Use

The Cooking Pot is not suitable for use on an induction hob.

Note

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Features

(1) Lid Handle

(2) Glass Lid

(3) Cooking Pot

(4) Base Unit

(5) Base Handles

(6) Indicator Light

(7) Control Knob

Product Overview

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Pre-heat the oil in the Cooking Pot on the hob over a medium-high heat. The Cooking Pot is compatible with most hobs, except induction.

Add oil to Cooking Pot (3). Refer to the recipe for the correct amount of oil to use.

When the oil is hot, add the meat in to the Cooking Pot. WARNING: Cooking Pot will be

hot. Handle with oven gloves.

When the meat has seared, place the Cooking Pot into the Base Unit (4). WARNING: Cooking

Pot will be hot. Handle with oven gloves.

Add the rest of the ingredients to the Cooking Pot.6Place the Glass Lid (2) on the Cooking Pot.

Select Low, Medium or High cooking setting on the Control Knob

(7) to start slow cooking. The

Indicator Light

(6) will illuminate

When cooking has finished, (refer to the cooking guide on page 7). Turn the Control Knob to Off. The Indicator Light will switch off.

Using Your Slow Cooker

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• WARNING: Cooking Pot (3) will become very hot

hen in use.

• To prevent the Cooking Pot from slipping when

sing to sear, saute or fry the ingredients on your hob, use an oven glove to support the Cooking P

ot when stirring the food.

• B

e careful when using the Cooking Pot on a gas hob, select the correct size gas ring to fit the base area of the Cooking Pot. DO NOT use on a

wok burner or oversized gas hob.

• Do not use metal utensils to stir food in the

Cooking Pot as this will scratch and remove the non stick coating. Use either wood or silicone plastic utensils.

• WARNING: The Lid handle (1), Base Unit (4) and

Cooking Pot

(3), as well as the outside of the

Base Unit, all become hot during cooking. Always use oven gloves when handling ANY part of the Slow Cooker during cooking.

• When removing the Glass Lid (2), tilt so that

opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam.

• Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods,

however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.

• Ensure all frozen ingredients are thoroughly

defrosted prior to cooking.

• Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as

they take longer to cook than meat. They can be gently sauteed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the Cooking Pot (3) and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.

• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, as

the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.

• If adapting an existing recipe from conventional

cooking, you may need to reduce the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the Slow Cooker to the same extent as conventional cooking.

• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature

in the Slow Cooker.

• Uncooked kidney beans must be soaked

vernight and boiled for at least 10 minutes to

emove toxins before use in a Slow Cooker.

• I

nsert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.

• Do not use the Slow Cooker to reheat food.

• T

he Slow Cooker must be at least half full for best

results.

• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to

reduce liquid, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to High. Reduce the moisture by simmering for 30 to 45 minutes.

• If cooking soups, leave 5 cm gap from the rim of

the Cooking Pot (3) and the food surface to allow for simmering.

• Removing the Glass Lid (2) will allow heat to

escape, reducing the efficiency of your Slow Cooker and increasing the cooking time. If you remove the lid to stir or add ingredients, you will need to allow 10-15 minutes extra cooking time for each time you remove the Glass Lid.

• Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will

cook, including water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and the size of the food. Check food is properly cooked before serving.

• Many recipes will take several hours to cook. If

you don’t have time to prepare food in the morning, prepare it the night before, storing the food in a covered container in the fridge. Transfer the food to the Cooking Pot and add boiling liquid/stock. In most of the recipes in this book, the meat ingredients are browned first to improve their appearance and flavour.

• If you are short on preparation time and would

prefer to skip the searing stage, simply add your meat and other ingredients into the Slow Cooker and cover with boiling liquid/stock. You will need to increase the recipe cooking time as follows: High setting +1hr, Medium setting +1-2 hrs, Low Setting +2-3hrs.

• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10

hours on Low, 5-7 hours on Medium and 4-6 hours on High.

• Some ingredients are not suitable for slow

cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time.

• Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook

quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be required to fully optimise the potential of your Slow Cooker.

Foods For Slow Cooking

Slow Cooking Tips

Handling The Cooking Pot

Handling The Glass Lid

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• All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or

auce. In a separate pan or jug, prepare your

iquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the

food in the Cooking Pot

(3).

• When cooking joints of meat, ham, poultry etc,

the size and shape of the joint is important. Try to k

eep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot. If necessary, cut into two pieces. Joint weight s

hould be kept within the maximum limit of 1kg.

• For ham and brisket fill with hot water to just

over 2/3 of the depth of the joint. For beef, pork

or poultry cover to 1/3 depth

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an

appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.

• Turn off and unplug the Slow Cooker from the

mains. Allow to cool completely before cleaning.

• Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaners

when cleaning.

• Remove the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking Pot (3) and

clean in hot soapy water.

• Wipe the sides of the main unit with a damp

cloth.

• The Glass Lid and Cooking Pot are dishwasher

safe.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE MAIN UNIT IN WATER

• P

lease handle the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking Pot

(3) carefully to ensure long life.

• A

void sudden, extreme temperature changes to the Glass Lid. For example, do not place a hot lid i

nto cold water or onto a wet surface.

• Avoid hitting the Glass Lid against any hard

urfaces.

• Do not use the Glass Lid if chipped, cracked or

severely scratched.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring

pads.

• Never heat the Cooking Pot when empty, when

searing or browning add the meat as soon as the oil is hot.

• Never place the Glass Lid or Cooking Pot under a

grill, in the oven, in a microwave or toaster oven.

• Never place lid directly on a burner or hob.

• Do not use metal utensils when searing or to stir

food in the Cooking Pot as this will scratch and remove the non stick coating. Use either wooden or silicone plastic utensils.

Care And Cleaning

Caring For The Glass Lid And Cooking Pot

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Notes

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