IKOHS Slowpot Slow Cooker User Manual

IKOHS Slowpot Slow Cooker

WELCOME

Thank you for choosing our slow cooker. Before using 1he appliance, and 10 ensure 1he bes1 use, carefully read 1hese instructions.
The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of dea1h, injury, and electrical shock when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the comple1ed warranty card, purchase receipt and package. If applicable, pass these instructions on to 1he next owner of the appliance. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident-prevention measures when using an electrical appliance. We assume no liability for customer falling to comply with these requirements.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali­fied service personnel.
• Before you connect the appliance, ensure the voltage rating on the type plate corresponds to your mains voltage (type plate is located on the bottom of the unit).
• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by qualified personnel. Improper repairs may place the user and/or equipment at serious risk.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or damaged in any way.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified people in order to avoid a haze.rd.
• Do not push objects into any openings as damage to the equipment and/or electric shock may occur.
• If abnormal noise, smell, smoke, or any other failure is discovered during operation, tum off the product and unplug the power plug. Then contact the service center for repair.
• Do not remove the appliance from the mains power supply by pulling the cord; pull the plug.
• This equipment is not ln1ended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa­bilities or lack of experience or knowledge. They should be given appropriate supervision and instructions to use the equipment by a person responsible for their safety.
• This product is not a toy. Never leave the equipment within reach of children. Close supervision is required when using this equipment near children.
• This equipment is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial or commercial purposes.
• Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not immerse the product in water or any other liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before any cleaning or user maintenance.
• Ensure the equipment is not too close to heat-emitting appliances or placed in direct sunlight.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

PARTS LIST

1. Glass Lid
2. Pot
3. Slow Cooker
4. Indicator
5.  Low-Temperature mode
6. OFF
7. Control knob
8. High-Temperature mode
9. Keep warm

HOW TO USE

Before first use

• Wash the Pot and the Glass Lid in hot water with soap and a sponge.
• Dry the Pot and the Glass Lid with a towel.
• There may be a slight smoke smell when the Slow Cooker is turned on the first time, this is normal and is not a concern. The smell will disappear after the first use.
• We recommend that you let the Slow Cooker cook some water for 30 minutes in the heat mode ·High•, before cooking any food with the Slow Cooker for the first time.

Getting started

• Place the Pot in the Slow Cooker and plug the power plug of the Slow Cooker into a wall outlet.
• Turn the control switch to Low/High-temperature mode, the indicator will light In orange.
• Fill the Pot at least half full with the food you want to cook and place the Glass Lid on the Pot.

Note: Remember to always cover the food with liquid. You may need to cut down on the amount of liquid if you are using an ordinary recipe with the slow cooker. Follow the steps In the paragraph ·Food Preparation· on how to prepare and cook the food to achieve the best cooking result.

• When the cooking time is done, turn the switch to Oto and turn off the slow cooker.
  Note: Turn the switch to Keep warm mode to keep the food warm In the Pot during serving.

FOOD PREPARATION

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 1 ½ 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 30-60 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 flavor. 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 slow cooker before meat. Vegetables usu· ally 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 cooking bowl 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 slow cooker 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 in a separate frying pan or grill pan allows fat to be drained off before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavor.
• Meat should be positioned so that it rests in the cooking bowl without touching the lid.
• For smaller or larger cuts of meat, alter the number of vegetables or potatoes so that the cooking bowl is always ½ to¾ 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 the 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.

Cooking tip

• If you wish to reduce the liquid in the Slow Cooker, remove the Glass Lid after cooking and turn the switch to the High mode.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

• Make sure that the Switch is set to the ·ow mode, then unplug the power cable of the Slow Cooker from the wall outlet.
• Let the Slow Cooker cool down completely if it has been used recently.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp towel.
• Wash the Pot and the Glass Lid in warm water with soap and a sponge. Rinse with water and then dry them with a towel.

Note: Do not use any abrasive cleaning products or scouring pads to clean any part of the Slow Cooker. This may damage the surfaces of the Slow Cooker.

• If there is food stuck on the inside of the Pot, soak it in water with soap for a few hours.

Note: The Pot is dishwasher safe and can be safely washed in a dishwasher. However, the Glass Lid is not dishwasher safe and may only be washed by hand.
Storage

• Store the Slow Cooker in an environment where it is not exposed to moisture, dust, direct sunlight or extremely high or low temperatures.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

In compliance with Directives: 2012/19/EU and 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of dangerous substances in electric and electronic equipment as well as their waste disposal. The symbol with the crossed dustbin shown on the package Indicates that the product at the end of its service life shall be collected as separate waste. Therefore, any products that have reached the end of their useful life must be given to waste disposal centers specializing In the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or given back to the retailer at the time of purchasing new similar equipment, on a one for one basis. The adequate separate collection for the subsequent start-up of the equipment sent to be recycled, treated, and disposed of in an environmentally compatible way contributes to preventing possible negative effects on the environment and health and optimizes the recycling and reuse of components making up the apparatus. Abuse,e disposal of the product by the user involves the application of the administrative sanctions according to the laws.

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