Prima PSO003 User Manual

Slow Cooker

Model: PSO003

User Guide & Recipes

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Please read all of the instructions before using your Slow
Cooker

• Do not leave the unit plugged in when not in use

• Always remove the plug from the mains socket when cleaning

• Close supervision is necessary when using this or any other

appliance in the presence of children

• Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with hot
surfaces

• Never allow the power cord to hang over the counter top

• Do not use the Slow Cooker if the power cord or main unit

becomes damaged. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• This appliance gets hot during use.

• Only use the handles when the unit is hot - preferably using

oven mitts.

• Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.

• Please ensure that the worktop on which the unit will be placed

has a heat resistance up to 60
resistant base.

°C or place the cooker on a heat

PRECAUTIONS/TIPS WHEN USING THE CROCK POT

Like any ceramic, the stoneware cooking pot cannot withstand
severe and sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to
a very hot ceramic crock could cause it to break.

• Don't preheat the crock before adding food

• Don't put the crock in the freezer

• Don't put the crock in the oven - it is designed to be used with

the Slow Cooker base only.

• You can use the crock in a microwave - if it will fit but NEVER
put the glass lid in a microwave - it has metal parts

• Don't put the crock on a gas burner, electric hob or place the
slow cooker on top of an oven.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CORD ATTACHMENT ON THIS
APPLIANCE IS NOT REPLACEABLE. IF THE POWER CORD
BECOMES DAMAGED THE UNIT CANNOT BE REPAIRED.

Please read and retain these instructions

for future reference

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USING YOUR SLOW COOKER

Before using your Slow Cooker for the first time it is good practice
to wash the ceramic crock first. Simply wash with warm soapy
water, rinse and dry. Your Slow Cooker is now ready for it's first
use.

General

1. Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away
from the counter edge.

2. Place ingredients into the ceramic crock, cover with the lid and
put the crock into the base. If you need to pre-cook or brown
foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done by some other
method. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow
cooker.

3. With the selector switch set to the OFF position, plug the unit
into the mains socket.

4. Set the heat control to LOW, HI, or AUTO and cook for the
recommended time given in the recipe.

Cooking Guidelines

Most meat and vegetable combinations will need;
8-10 hours of cooking at the LOW setting or,
4-6 hours at HI or,
5-7 hours at AUTO.

When set to AUTO, cooking will start at the HI level then
automatically switch to LOW after several hours.

Avoid removing the cover during cooking, as this will increase
cooking time due to temperature loss. Remove the cover only
when necessary e.g. stirring or adding ingredients.
Only use plastic or wooden utensils for stirring etc. Metal utensils
may damage the glaze on the ceramic crock.
Use oven mitts when handling the cover as it will become very hot
during cooking.

After food is cooked, reduce heat to LOW or leave at LOW for
serving or turn control to OFF position.
Switch off and unplug the cord from the mains after use and allow
the unit to cool before cleaning.

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Slow Cooking tips!

• Less tender, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited to
slow cooking than expensive cuts. Remove excess fat from
meat when possible before slow cooking. It is usually better to
remove skin from poultry. If you prefer to brown meat or poultry
first then this should be done under a conventional grill or in a
conventional oven but do not brown the meat whilst it is in the
crock pot.

• Raw vegetables typically take longer to cook than meats as the
liquid simmers rather than boils. To ensure vegetables are
completely cooked, cut into uniform, 2cm cubes before adding
to cooking pot.

• If desired, ingredients for recipe can be combined in the cooking
pot and kept refrigerated (but not frozen) for up to 2 days before
cooking. When ready to cook simply place the crock into
cooking base and set heat control for desired setting.

• Insert a meat thermometer into roasts, hams or whole chickens
to ensure they are cooked to the desired or recommended
degree of doneness.

• Fresh or thawed fish and seafood fall apart during long hours of
cooking. To avoid this, add these ingredients about an hour
before serving.

• Because milk, soured cream and natural cheese break down
during long hours of cooking, add these ingredients just before
serving or substitute with undiluted condensed creamed canned
soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends to give
better results than naturally aged cheese.

• Rice and pasta may either be cooked separately or added,
uncooked, during the last hour of cooking time. If added
uncooked, make sure that there are at least 2 cups (half litre) of
liquid in the cooking pot. Stir occasionally to prevent pieces
from sticking together.

• An extra hour of cooking won't ruin your recipe so don't worry if
you get home a little later. Your meal will not be spoiled.

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