CROCK POT CSC052X Lift and Serve – 4.7L Digital Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

CROCK POT CSC052X Lift and Serve – 4.7L Digital Slow Cooker

FITTING A PLUG (UK AND IRELAND ONLY)

This appliance must be earthed. If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted. If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately. If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure about the installation of the plug please contact a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. 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 the reach of children aged less than 8 years. Parts of the appliance are liable to get hot during use. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate precaution must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons or property caused whilst in use or during cooling.
• Use oven gloves or a cloth and beware of escaping steam when opening or removing the lid.
• Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
• Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
• The heating base of the appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric hob).
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.
• Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
• Never immerse the heating base, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.
• NEVER attempt to heat any food item directly inside the base unit. Always use the removable stoneware.
• Some surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. Do not set the appliance onto a surface that may be damaged by heat. We recommend placing an insulating pad or trivet under the appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface.
• The slow cooker lid is made of tempered glass. Always inspect the lid for chips, cracks or any other damage. Do not use the glass lid if it is damaged, as it may shatter during use.

PARTS

• Glass lid
• Stoneware
• Heating base
• Control panel
• Carrying handles
• Time setting display
• Temperature select button
• Timer up/down buttons
• Standby button
• Power cord (not shown)
• Lid hinge
• Lid lifting handle

PREPARING FOR USE

Before you use your Crock-Pot® slow cooker, remove all packaging and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
I MPORTANT NOTES: Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. Do not set the heated unit on a heat sensitive surface. We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface. Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table, or another surface. Due to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used. Always place protective padding under stoneware before placing it on a table or countertop. During the initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke or odour may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.

ASSEMBLY

1. Place the stoneware into the heating base.
2. Attach the lid by inserting the hinge mechanism into the hinge slot at the rear of the heating base.

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER

1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients into the stoneware and cover with the lid. Plugin your slow cooker.
2. Select the temperature setting using the temperature select button G. The high-temperature light ( ) or low-temperature light ( ) will come on.
3. Press the timer up/down buttons H to select a cooking time. The time can be set in increments of 30 minutes up to 20 hours. Select the time based on the length of time indicated in the recipe. The time will begin to count down in one-minute increments.
4. When cooking has finished, your slow cooker will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting and the keep warm light ( ) will come on.
5. To stop cooking, press the standby button I. Follow steps 2 and 3 above to return to cooking. To turn your slow cooker OFF, unplug it from the supply socket.

USAGE NOTES

• If the mains power has been interrupted (power cut), the display and lights will flash when the power is restored. All the slow cooker settings will have been lost. As a result, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of how long the power was off, we suggest you discard the food inside.
• To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full and conform to the recommended cooking times.
• Do not overfill the stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill the stoneware higher than ¾ full.
• If desired, you can manually switch to the warm setting when your recipe has finished cooking.
• Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking to allow the heat to build up efficiently.
• Always wear oven gloves when handling the lid. Beware of escaping steam when opening the lid.
•  Unplug when cooking has finished and before cleaning.
• The removable stoneware is ovenproof. Do not use removable stoneware on a gas burner, electric hob or under grill. Refer to chart below.
  • Refer to your Microwave manual for operation with stoneware.

GUIDE TO ADAPTING RECIPES

This guide is designed to help you adapt your own and other recipes for your slow cooker. Many of the normal preparatory steps are unnecessary when using your slow cooker. In most cases all ingredients can go into your slow cooker at once and cook all day. General:

• Allow sufficient cooking time.
• Always cook with the lid on.
• For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning, always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the recipe.

PASTA AND RICE:

• For best results, use long grain rice unless the recipe states otherwise. If the rice is not cooked completely after the suggested time, add an extra 1 to 1½ cups of liquid per cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
• For best pasta results, add the pasta to the slow cooker during the last 30 to 60 minutes of cook time.

BEANS:

• Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe.
• Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried beans.

VEGETABLES:

• Many vegetables benefit from slow cooking and are able to develop their full flavour. They tend not to overcook in your slow cooker as they might in your oven or on your hob.
• When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat, place vegetables into the stoneware before meat. Vegetables usually cook more slowly than meat in the slow cooker and benefit from being partially immersed in the cooking liquid.
• Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to help with cooking.

MILK:

• Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended cooking. When possible, add during the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking.
• Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for extended times.

SOUPS:

• Some recipes call for large amounts of water/stock. Add the soup ingredients to the stoneware first then add water/ stock only to cover. If a thinner soup is desired, add more liquid when serving.

MEATS:

• Trim fat, rinse well, and pat meat dry with paper towels.
• Browning meat beforehand allows fat to be drained off before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavour.
• Meat should be positioned so that it rests in the stoneware without touching the lid.
• For smaller or larger cuts of meat, alter the number of vegetables or potatoes so that the stoneware is always ½ to ¾ full.
• The size of the meat and the recommended cook times are just estimates and can vary depending upon the specific cut, type, and bone structure. Lean meats such as chicken or pork tenderloin tend to cook faster than meats with more connective tissue and fat such as brisket or pork shoulder. Cooking meat on the bone versus boneless will increase required cook times.
• Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked foods such as beans, or light vegetables such as mushrooms, diced onion, aubergine, or finely minced vegetables. This enables all food to cook at the same rate.

FISH:

• Fish cooks quickly and should be added at the end of the cooking cycle during the last fifteen minutes to one hour of cooking.

LIQUID:

• It might appear that slow cooker recipes only have a small quantity of liquid in them but the slow cooking process differs from other cooking methods in that the added liquid in the recipe will almost double during the cooking time. If you are adapting a recipe for your slow cooker from a conventional recipe, please reduce the amount of liquid before cooking.

RECIPES

BEEF BOURGUIGNON Serves 3-4

• Flour
• Sea salt and pepper
• 700g braising steak, cut into 2.5-centimetre cubes 1½ large carrots, peeled and sliced
• ½ medium onion, sliced
• 3 strips of cooked bacon, cut into 2.5 cm pieces 150ml beef stock
• 240ml red or Burgundy wine
• 7-8g tomato purée
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1½ sprigs fresh thyme stemmed
• 1 bay leaf
• 225g fresh mushrooms, sliced

1. Coat beef in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear beef in a frying pan on the hob (optional).
2. Place meat in Crock-Pot® slow cooker and add remaining ingredients.
3.  Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on High for 6 hours, or until meat is tender.

LEMON HERB ROASTED CHICKEN Serves 4-6

• 1.5kg roasting chicken
• 1 small onion
• Butter
• Juice of one lemon
• 2.5g sea salt
• 15g fresh parsley
• 5g dried thyme
• Pinch paprika
• 100ml water or stock

1. Place the onion in the cavity of the chicken and rub the skin with butter. Place chicken in Crock-Pot® slow cooker.
2. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining seasonings. Add the water/stock then cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours or on High 4 hours.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE Serves 2-4

• 1–1½ onions, thinly sliced
• 500g chicken (breasts or thighs), skinned 200g can plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 200ml dry white wine or stock
• 15g capers

1. Place sliced onion in Crock-Pot® slow cooker and cover with chicken.
2. In a bowl, stir tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and white wine together. Pour over chicken.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours or, or until chicken is tender.
4. Stir in capers, olives and herbs just before serving.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.
   Note: Cooking chicken on the bone versus boneless will increase cook time from about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

POT ROAST Serves 3–5

• 800g – 1kg shoulder of beef
• 1½ onions, sliced
• Flour
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• Sea salt and pepper
• 120g mushrooms, sliced
• 1½ carrots, sliced
• 120ml beef stock or wine
• 1½ potatoes, peeled and quartered

BEEF STEW Serves 3–4

• 500 – 600g shoulder of beef, cubed Flour
• Sea salt and pepper
• 350ml beef stock
• 7.5ml Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 small potatoes, peeled and quartered

CLEANING

ALWAYS unplug your slow cooker from the electrical outlet, and allow it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating base, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

• The lid and stoneware can be washed in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or scouring pads. A cloth, sponge, or rubber spatula will usually remove residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
• As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware and lid will not withstand sudden temperature changes. Do not wash the stoneware or lid with cold water when they are hot.
• The outside of the heating base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• No other servicing should be performed.
• Note: After cleaning allow the stoneware to air dry before storing.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the appliance is clean.

2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.

3. Give the reason why you are returning it.

4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).

5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
   Customer Service Department Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited Middleton Road, Royton, Oldham OL2 5LN, UK. Telephone:

   • 0800 525089 (free from UK landlines)
   • 0161 621 6900 (standard rates apply)

GUARANTEE

Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee. This appliance is guaranteed for 2 years after your purchase as described in this document. During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and acopy of this guarantee. The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which are not affected by this guarantee. Only Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited (“JCS (Europe)”) has the right to change these terms. JCS (Europe) undertakes within the guarantee period to repair or replace the appliance, or any part of the appliance found to be not working properly free of charge provided that:

• you promptly notify the place of purchase or JCS (Europe) of the problem; and
• the appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to damage, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS (Europe).

Faults that occur through, improper use, damage, abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of nature, events beyond the control of JCS (Europe), repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS (Europe) or failure to follow instructions for use are not covered by this guarantee. Additionally, normal wear and tear, including, but not limited to, minor discolouration and scratches are not covered by this guarantee. The rights under this guarantee shall only apply to the original purchaser and shall not extend to commercial or communal use. If your appliance includes a country- specific guarantee or warranty insert please refer to the terms and conditions of such guarantee or warranty in place of this guarantee or contact your local authorized dealer for more information. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. E-mail us at enquiries [email protected] for further recycling and WEEE information.Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited 5400 Lakeside Cheadle Royal Business Park Cheadle SK8 3GQ UK

References

• Crockpot oryginalny wolnowar. Odkryj smak wolnego gotowania. - Sklep Crockpot
• Crockpot Slowcooker | Originalet | Crockpot
• crockpoteurope.com

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