Menuett 002-423 Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Menuett

Table of Contents

Menuett 002-423 Slow Cooker
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
USE
MAINTENANCE
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Menuett 002-423 Slow Cooker

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This cooker can be used by children from eight years and upwards and by persons with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities, or persons who lack experience or knowledge, if they are supervised or receive instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the risks involved with its use. Do not allow children to play with the cooker. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are more than eight years old, and are kept under superv1s1on.
Keep the cooker and its power cord out of the reach of children under eight years of age.
Do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid – risk of electric shock.
Keep the cooker under careful observation when there are children near by.
Do not allow children to use the cooker.
Pull out the plug when the cooker is not in use, before replacing parts and before cleaning.
Do not use accessories other than those recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer. The use of other accessories can result in fire, electric shock and/or personal injury.
Do not use the cooker outdoors.
Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or wor ktop, or to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not put the cooker on or near a hot stove or in a hot oven.
Handle the cooke r w ith care when there is hot foot o r hot liquid in it.
Neve r use the cooke r fo r anything othe r than its intended purpose.
Do not start the cooke r if the ceramic pot is empty.
Allow the lid and pot to cool before washing with water.
Never touch the cooker casing during use – risk of burn injuries. Use the handle and knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot-holders or oven gloves to take off the lid and/or handle the contents.
Never attempt to cook food directly on the base. Use the ceramic pot.
Do not use the ceramic pot or glass lid if they are cracked or damaged.
Pull out the plug when the cooker is not in use.
Do not start the cooker upside down, or on its side.
The glass lid and the ceramic pot are fragile – handle them with care.
Pull out the plug before assembly, dismantling, service or cleaning, and before moving the cooker.
A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by an authorised service centre or qualified person to ensure safe use.

TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage 230V
Output 200W
Volume 3.51

USE

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME NOTE:
The first time the cooker is used it may smell a little. This is completely normal and stops after using the cooker a few times.

Remove all the packaging material and any stickers from the cooker.
Wash the glass lid and ceramic pot with hot water and washing-up liquid, rinse well and allow to dry.

MODES

OFF
The cooker is switched off in the OFF position.
LOW
Recommended for food with low liquid content. The food can be cooked up to 6-8 hours.
HIGH
Recommended for food with high liquid content and for meat, beans and cereals. The food can be cooked up to 4-6 hours.
WARM
To keep warm in the cooker for simple serving. Food can be kept warm up to 4 hours. If food is kept warm for too long it can become dry and lose its taste.

Starting/Stopping
WARNING!

The base is hot after use – risk of burn injury.

Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge.
Do not put the cooker on the floor.
Put the food and other ingredients in the ceramic pot and put the pot in the base Put on the glass lid.
Any precooking or browning must be done before putting the food in the pot.
- Do not attempt to precook or brown food in the pot.
Check that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the plug.
Start the cooker by turning the knob to LOW or HIGH.
When the food is cooked, switch off the cooker by turning the knob to OFF and leave the lid on. The ceramic pot keepsthe food warm for 30 minutes. To keep it warm longer, turn the knob to WARM.
Switch off the cooker by turning the knobto OFF and unplug the plug.
Use pot-holders or oven gloves to lift out the pot. Always put the pot on a pot pad,or other heat resistant surface.

Cooking
NOTE:

Never leave raw food in the cooker atroom temperature.
Do not attempt to warm cooked food in the cooker.
Do not put the glass lid or ceramic pot in an oven, freezer or microwave oven, or on a gas or electric stove.
Do not expose the glass lid to rapid fluctuations in temperature. A hot pot can crack if cold water is poured into it.
Do not leave the pot standing in water for a long time. Water can be left in the pot to dissolve encrusted scraps of food.
Do not start the cooker if the ceramic pot is empty, or if the ceramic pot is not on the base.
Part of the pot is unenamelled. This unenamelled part is porous and absorbs liquid if the pot is immersed, which should be avoided.
Stoneware burns at hot temperatures, which means that the pot can have minor irregularities so that the lid does not close properly.
Normal wear can cause the outside of the pot to look crackled.
Many factors affect the cooking time, such as water and fat content, the initial temperature of the food and the size of the pieces.
The lid is not tight. Do not take of the lid unnecessarily to prevent releasing the heat. Increase the cooking time by 10 minutes every time the lid is taken off.
Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, shellfish, milk and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time.
It is not recommended to cook large pieces of meat.

Preparing the food
NOTE:

Small pieces cook more quickly.
For best results the pot should be at least half full.
Food can be prepared the night before and kept in closed containers in the fridge.
Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces – they need to cook longer than meat. Sauté pieces of root vegetables carefully for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking them.
Place pieces of root vegetables in the bottom of the pot and make sure all the ingredient are covered with liquid.
Cut off all surplus fat from meat before cooking – the fat cannot evaporate during slow cooking.
Meat and onions can be browned in a pan to contain the juices and reduce the fat content before being put in the ceramic pot. This produces more taste, but is not necessary if there is not enough time.
Root vegetables normally require longer cooking times than meat, which is why they should be put in the bottom of the pot. If possible place pieces of meat in the bottom 2/3rds of the pot, covered with liquid. Cut up larger pieces of meat.
Raw red beans must be soaked and cooked for at least 10 minutes before cooking them, to remove toxins.

Adding liquid

It can be appropriate to use less liquid than for conventional cooking. There is less evaporation during slow cookingthan during conventional cooking.
All the food can be covered with liquid, broth or sauce. Prepare liquid, broth or sauce in an other utensil and pour into the pot to cover the food.
Slow cooking retains the liquid. To reduce the amount of liquid, take off the lid when the cooking is finished, turn the knob to HIGH (if LOW or WARM were used) and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes.
When cooking soup, do not fill the pot to more than 5 cm below the rim to leave space for simmering.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Do not immerse the cooker in water or anyother liquid.
NOTE:
Switch off the cooker, pull out the plug from the mains and allow the cooker to cool before cleaning it and/or putting it away.

Stoneware can be washed in a dishwasher, or with hot water and washing-up liquid. If necessary leave the pot filled with water and washing-up liquid overnight to dissolve encrusted scraps of food.
Clean the outside of the cooker with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive detergents or implements, they can damage the surface.

Care for the environment!
Recycle discarded product in accordance with local regulations.
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