Care and Maintenance
After Use:
$Unplug the appliance from the mains.
$Allow the appliance and the pot to cool before cleaning.
$Wash the cooking pot out in warm soapy water. Residual
food can be removed with a rubber spatula, a cleaning
sponge or a cloth. Soak stubborn food deposits in warm
soapy water before cleaning.
$The cooking pot may be washed in a dishwasher but the lid
should be always washed by hand.
$Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaning compounds
either on the pot or the appliance body itself.
$To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive
cleaner or vinegar.
Wipe the body of the cooker with a damp cloth containing a
$
trace of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent
with a cloth damped with clean water. Dry the cooker body
thoroughly.
Store the cooker fully assembled in a safe place, away from
$
sources of heat and moisture and out of the reach of
children and pets.
General Recommendations
$Do NOT expose the ceramic bowl to sudden temperature
changes - it may crack.
$Do not preheat the slow cooker before use unless expressly
recommended in your recipe.
$Make sure the pot is at room temperature before adding
hot foods to the cooking pot.
SCB08 SLOW COOKER USER GUIDE
$If the pot is hot, do not cool it by pouring cold water into it.
$Do not allow the pot to boil dry or operate the cooker with
an empty pot or with no pot in place.
$As the cooking process is necessarily extended, make sure
the cooker is operated out of the reach of children or pets.
$This unit should not be operated with a mains extension
lead.
$The ultimate disconnection is the mains plug. Always make
sure the mains plug on the unit is readily operable and
capable of being unplugged in an emergency.
WARRANTY
This appliance is intended only for normal household use.
The appliance must be properly installed and operated in
accordance with these instructions. Failure to do this will
invalidate the warranty.
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
affects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities
see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-stor
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Separate
e for details.
SCB08
Slow Cooker
User Guide
The ceramic casserole dish supplied with this slow cooker must not be used in
a conventional oven, on a cooking hob, in a microwave oven or on any form
of direct heat other than within this slow cooker.
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt,
Herts, EN8 9SL
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SAFETY GUIDE
Please follow all the safety precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$Read all the instructions carefully before using this
appliance and keep them for future reference.
$Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a third
party, make sure to include this manual.
$Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in
use, or before cleaning any part of the appliance.
$Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.
$This appliance is for household use only.
$Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet
conditions.
$Do not immerse the body of the slow cooker or the electrical
cord or plug in liquids.
$Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or on an
unstable surface.
$Never let children operate this appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when this appliance is used near children.
$Make sure that the power cord does not touch any hot
surface and that it does not overhang the edge of your work
surface.
$When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug top, not
the power cord.
$Do not use attachments or accessories which are not
recommended by the manufacturer. They may cause
malfunction or injury.
$Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and out of
the reach of children.
$Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the cooking
pot during or immediately after use. RISK OF BURNS
$There are no user serviceable parts in your slow cooker.
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the
product warranty.
This ceramic casserole dish must not be used in a conventional oven, on a cooking hob,
in a microwave oven or on any form of direct heat other than within this slow cooker.
SCB08 SLOW COOKER USER GUIDE
$Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance or any component has been
damaged. Seek expert assistance.
$Use this appliance only as specified in this manual.
$Use extreme care when moving an appliance containing
hot food or other liquids.
$This 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.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate
of the appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SCB08
Mains Voltage: 220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Mains Power: 174-207 Watts
Capacity: 3.3 Litres
Net Weight:`````XX
UNPACKING
Remove all packaging from the slow cooker. Retain the
packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to any
recycling regulations.
The packing includes
$The slow cooker appliance
$Ceramic cooking pot and glass lid
If items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco
store for assistance.
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YOUR SLOW COOKER
Glass
Lid
Ceramic
Cook Pot
Cooker
Body
Mains
Indicator
Temperature
Switch
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When switched on for the first time the appliance may emit a
slight odour. This is normal and will disperse within a few minutes.
Using the appliance for the first time:
$Wash the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid in hot soapy
water. Rinse well in clear water and dry carefully.
$Wipe the cooker body with a damp cloth containing a trace
of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a
cloth damped with clean water. Dry thoroughly.
$Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate at the
bottom of the appliance is the same as the voltage in your
area. In the UK this is 230- 240 Volts.
Before using the appliance:
$Check the cooking pot and the lid have no cracks or other
visible signs of damage.
$CAUTION: The supplied cooking pot is designed for use
solely with this appliance.
$DO NOT place the pot in a hot oven or on top of a regular
cooking appliance.
$DO NOT set the pot when heated on a wet or cold surface -
use a heatproof mat.
$NEVER use a cracked container
$Only use this cooker with its supplied cook pot and
components.
Use oven gloves when handling hot utensils or
touching hot surfaces!
$Ensure there are no objects in the cooker body.
$Ensure the Temperature Knob is set to ‘OFF’.
$Wipe the exterior of the cooking pot and place it in the
cooker body.
$Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported by the
work surface.
$Put the food in the cooking pot with sufficient water to
ensure the food does not dry out.
$Cover the pot with the glass lid.
$Plug the appliance into a wall electrical socket and switch
on at the mains.
OPERATION
LOW
OFF
There are four operation settings
$OFF: Switches the appliance off
$LOW: Can also be used for heating up cooked food
$HIGH: The normal slow-cooking setting. Cooking time is
around 7-8 hours
$WARM: keeps recently cooked food warm.
Using the cooker
$Switch the cooker to a suitable operation setting, as
recommended by your recipe.
The mains indicator will light showing the unit is operational.
During Cooking:
$Occasionally check the food to ensure that there is enough
liquid in the pot to avoid it boiling dry.
When cooking is complete:
$Turn the temperature to WARM if you want to keep the food
warm. Do not keep food warm for more than 4 hours,
because of the danger of bacterial infection.
$When the food is ready to serve, turn the temperature
control to OFF and then switch off and unplug the cooker at
the mains.
$Remove the pot before serving out the contents.
$ALWAYS ensure that your food is hot and thoroughly
cooked before serving. Undercooked or insufficiently
heated food presents a health risk.
HIGH
WARM
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