anko SC-202-SS001 Slow Cooker User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Anko

anko SC-202-SS001 Slow Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
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 instructions 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.
Disconnect from mains power outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on, or taking off parts.
For electrical safety, if the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by qualified electrical person only or the product must be disposed ofto avoid a hazard.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by theappliance manufacturer may cause injuries or damage to property.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in the base unit. Cook only in the ceramic pot provided.
To disconnect, turn OFF the slow cooker then remove the supply cord plug from mains power outlet socket.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse may cause InJury.
To prevent damage to the ceramic pot, avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into the ceramic pot when hot.
Do not use the ceramic pot or the glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
This appliance is intended to be used in household only. It should not be used for commercial purposes.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: –staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments,
— farmhouses,
–by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments,
— bed and breakfast type environments.
Detail cleaning method please see “Care and Cleaning Instruction” on page 7.

IMPORTANT! The ceramic pot is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a cook top as it will crack and can cause burns if hot liquid or food inside. Do not use if the ceramic pot is cracked or damaged.
WARNING: Do not overfill the cooking pot beyond the “MAX” level as boiling liquids may overflow and cause personal injury or damage to the appliance and/or the cooking area.
WARNING: The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. Avoid spillage on the power connector

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

CAUTION, HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings , clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.
Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
If the appliance begins to malf1unction during use, immediately turn OFF the appliance, then remove the supply cord plug from mains power outlet socket. Do not use or attempt to repair the product.
The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 220-240V AC electrical power outlet socket .
Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
Never use the ceramic pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.
Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into stoneware liner.
Never attempt to remove or touch the ceramic cooking pot during operation .
Always use oven mitts when removing the ceramic cooking pot after cooking .

CERAMIC POT – CARE INSRUCTIONS

Like any ceramic product, the ceramic pot may crack or break if not
handled properly. To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage which may result in injury or property damage.

ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING THE HOT CERAMIC POT.
DO NOT place the hot ceramic pot on a counter/bench top. Use it on the base unit to serve. Keep the ceramic pot in the base unit until fully cooled.
DO NOT place/use the ceramic pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, or in a toaster oven.
DO NOT strike utensils against the rim of the ceramic pot to dislodge food.
DO NOT use the ceramic pot to make popcorn, caramelize sugar, or make candy. This will damage/crack the ceramic pot.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the ceramic pot liner or accessories.
DO NOT use or repair any liner or lid that are chipped, cracked, or broken.
DO NOT use the ceramic pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
Always place foods into the ceramic pot at room temperature; then place the pot into the base unit before turning it ON.
NEVER heat the ceramic pot when empty.

NOTES ON THE CORD

The short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of entangling or tripping over a longer power cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.

PLASTICIZER WARNING

IMPORTANT! To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the counter top or table/bench top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table/bench top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear on the counter or table/bench top.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other high-powered electrical appliances .

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER

Product may vary slightly from illustration

Lid Knob
lnner Ceramic Pot
Slow cooker base
Power indicator
Temperature Control Knob

INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING

When it comes to serving up piping hot delicacies for a special occasion party, celebration or other event, the Slow Cooker is ideal to offer guests an array of warm party favorites. This slow cooker has a working capacity of 2 x 1.65Iitres.
IMPORTANT! The slow cooker should not be placed on untreated wooden surface or surfaces that can get damaged from heat, i.e. vinyl bench top. Place the oven on a heat resistant surface or on a heat mat.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Carefully unpack your Slow Cooker. Remove all packaging and materials.
It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the ceramic cooking pot. Fill the ceramic pot with tap Water (Do not fill more than the MAX. level mark). Cover the ceramic pot with the glass lid.
Connect the supply cord plug into a 220-240V AC electrical power outlet.
Turn the dial to HIGH setting, then allow the slow cooker to heat for approximately 20 minutes. You will notice a slight odour; this is normal and should quickly disappear.
Turn the dial to OFF position and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
Wearing oven mitts, grasp each of the liner handles carefully to lift and remove the ceramic pots from the base unit; pour out the water from the stoneware liner.
Rinse the ceramic pot, dry thoroughly, and replace it back inside the base unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: When the ceramic pot is filled and positioned in the
base unit, the Slow Cooker is heavy. If the unit needs to be moved to a final serving position after cooking, use oven mitts to remove the filled cooking pot carefully from the base unit. Move the empty base unit to its final serving position. Then transfer the ceramic pot to position in the base unit.

Prepare recipe according to instructions.
Place food into the ceramic pot and cover it with the glass lid . DO
NOT FILL ABOVE THE MAX. LEVEL ON THE CERAMIC POT. For best results , the Slow Cooker should be at least half filled. When cooking soups or stews, allow a 5cm space between food and the top of the cooking pot, so ingredients can come to a simmer.
NOTE: When cooking meat and vegetable combination , place the vegetables in the bottom of the ceramic pot first. Then add the meat and other ingredients.
NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, check cooking progress, as some soups may come to boil.
Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking will delay the cook time .
WARNING: The ceramic pot CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature changes . If the pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food/liquidinto the pot. Before cooking frozen food, add some warm water.
3. Connect the supply cord plug into a 220-240V AC electrical mains power outlet.
4. Turn the appropriate control dial to select temperature setting: LOW or HIGH.
5. Cook according to recipe instructions.
6. When cooking time is complete, turn the control dial to WARM to keep cooked food warm for serving.
7. To serve, using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the lid knob and lifting the lid slightly away from you . This will allow the steam to escape before removing the lid . Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape.
8. Allow Slow Cooker to cool completely before cleaning , see Care & Cleaning Instructions section in this manual.
9. When the appliance is turned OFF and unplugged, the slow cooker base unit and ceramic pot will remain hot for some time after use, allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning or storing.

REMOVING THE POT

Disconnect the slow cooker from the mains supply.
Using oven gloves, carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the lid knob and lifting the lid slightly away from you. This will allow the steam to escape before removing the lid. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape.
Allow the Slow Cooker to cool completely before cleaning . Refer to the Care & Cleaning Instructions.
When the appliance is OFF and unplugged, the slow cooker base unit and ceramic pot will remain hot for some time after use. Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning or storing.

HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING

Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more expensive cuts.
Meats will not brown during the slow cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve color while adding richer flavor. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the ceramic pot.
Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for a Slow Cooker. The exceptions to this rule would be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a later ti me if necessary. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the cover and continue to cook HIGH for 1 hour. Check every 15 minutes until the amount of liquid is reduced. Turn OFF when the desired consistency is achieved.
Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6 to 8 hours on LOW temperature setting.
The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving.
Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry.
Always use a meat thermometer to determine if meats have been cooked to proper temperature.
Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many meats. Place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover with liquid. Check to see they are forktender when meat temperature is reached. Remove meat and continue cooking vegetables if necessary.
Add fresh dairy products (milk) sour cream or yogurt prior to serving. Evaporated milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking.
Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

COOKING TIMES

LOW setting – 6 to 8 hours
HIGH setting – 4 to 6 hours

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician only or the appliance must be disposed.

CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

Always unplug and allow to cool down completely before cleaning .
The ceramic pot, and tempered glass lid can be used in a dishwasher. To avoid damage, put the ceramic pot and glass lid in the dishwasher rack so that it will not hit other items during cleaning . To clean by hand, wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
IMPORTANT! Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place the hot ceramic pot into cold water or onto a wet surface.
Avoid hitting the ceramic pot and glass lid against hard surfaces. CAUTION: Do not use the ceramic pot or the glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
If food sticks to the ceramic pot liner, fill it with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning. A paste of baking soda may be used with a plastic scouring pad .
To remove water spots or mineral deposits , wipe ceramic pot with distilled white vinegar. For difficult stains, pour a small amount into the pot and allow to soak. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may damage the surfaces.

STORING INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
Store the Slow Cooker with the ceramic pot inside the base unit.
To protect the glass lid, it may be wrapped in a soft cloth and placed upside down over the ceramic pot.
Store the assembled unit in the original box in a clean, dry place.
Never store the Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.
Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model No.: SC-202-S8001
Voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
Power: 240W

12 Month Warranty

Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.

Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided.
This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law

Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where possible) for this product ~f it becomes defective within the warranty period . Kmart will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer Help at Kmart.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure .

For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

RECIPES

VEGTABLE SOUP

LOW 7-9 hours
HIGH 4-5 hours

Ingredients
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 kg prepared mixed vegetables e.g.
potato, celery, leek, carrot, swede, broccoli, parsnip
500ml vegetable stock
20ml tomato puree
15ml freshly chopped mixed herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD
Place the onion, garlic and vegetables in the ceramic cooking pot.
Pour in the boiling stock, tomato puree, herbs and salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Cover the lid and cook as recommended

TOMATO AND VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE

LOW 4-6 hours

Ingredients

10ml oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 red pepper, de-seeded and finely diced
1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 Stalk celery, finely diced
400g tins chopped tomatoes
225g I 0.5Ib fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
7ml/½ tbsp. tomato puree
150ml vegetable stock
5g sugar
5g dried oregano
10ml balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Sml/ 1 tbsp freshly chopped basil

METHOD
Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the pepper, carrot and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil.
Transfer to the ceramic cooking pot.
Cover with the lid and cook as recommended . Serve with pasta.
If a smooth sauce is desired, puree in a blender.

CHICKEN AND RED WINE STEW (COQ AU VIN)

LOW 6-8 hours
HIGH 3-5 hours

Ingredients

20g butter
1 00g bacon, chopped
15g shallots, peeled
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
200g I 1 lb button mushrooms, sliced
4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinned)
200ml I½ pint red wine
200ml I½ pint boiling chicken stock
Bay leaf
Bouquet garni
5ml / 1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD
Place the butter in a large frying pan and heat until melted.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, bacon and chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the ceramic cooking pot.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Cover the lid and cook as recommended.

BRAISED BRISKET OF BEEF WITH VEGETABLES

LOW 8-10 hours
HIGH 4-6 hours

Ingredients

15g butter
500g joint brisket
1 onion , peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
600ml beef stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD
Place the butter in a frying pan and heat until melted.
Add the meat and brown on all sides.
Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 mins.
Transfer to ceramic cooking pot and add the boiling stock and salt and pepper. Cook as recommended .