CHAMPION CHSC110 Slowcooker User Manual

CHSC110 / CHSC210 / CHSC220
USER MANUAL Read this Manual carefully before use

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.
3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
7. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rating label of the appliance corresponds with the one in your living area. Ensure that the wall socket is properly grounded.
8. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or any other liquids.
9. WARNING: 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 appliance.
10. Never try to adjust the appliance yourself. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorized service agent or qualified technician to avoid a shock hazard. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service center for repair and maintenance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control knob to off position and remove plug from outlet.
17. Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base. Cook only in removable liner.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock.
19. Do not operate appliance in any way other than the intended use.
20. The appliance is not intended to be controlled by an external timer or separate remote-control system.
21. This appliance is intended to be used for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Using for the first time

• Before using the digital slow cooker for the first time, remove all labels and tags from the product.
• Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE DIGITAL SLOW COOKER BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
Note: During initial use you may notice a slight odour due to the burning off of manu facturing residues. This is completely normal and will disappear soon.

How to use

1. Always set your slow cooker on a level and stable heat resistant surface. Make sure the feet are setting secure on the table.
2. Assemble your ingredients in the ceramic pot and place the pot into the base. Cover with the glass lid. If youneed to precook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a pan on the stove, not in the slow cooker.
3. To begin cooking, plug the power cord into an outlet and press the ON/OFF/ button once.
4. To set the COOKING TIME, press the COOKING TIME button first, then press the UP or DOWN arrow to reach your desired time. Each press of the arrow will change the time in 30 minutes increment or decrement.
5. When you finish time booking, please press the HIGH./LOW/WARM button to select the cooking mode according to your requirement, for example, If you want to cook with HIGH mode, Just press the button for one time, then the light for HIGH mode will be flashing, and confirm the cooking mode after 5 seconds automatically, then the product starts to work. And the cooking time on the control panel starts to count down.
6. To set the DELAY TIME, press the DELAY TIME button first, then press the UP or DOWN arrow to reach your desired delay time and, secondly, press the COOKING TIME button, then press the UP or DOWN arrow to reach your desired cooking time. After DELAY AND COOKING TIME setting, press the HIGH/LOW/WARM to start cooking. For example, if you want to cook with HIGH mode, just press the button for one time, then the light for HIGH mode will be flashing, and confirm the cooking mode after 5 seconds automatically, then the product starts to work. And the cooking time on the control panel starts to count down.
7. The maximum time you can set the timer is 16 hours. The minimum time is 30 minutes.
8. When the KEEP WARM timer has expired, the unit will automatically switch to STOP.
9. The panel box will blink until you unplug the slow cooker. Remove the ceramic pot using oven gloves.
10. After finished cooking at High/Low it will change to keep warm automatically for 6 hours.

Low: Approx: 90-95 C° (4-6 hours for cooking meat/vegetables)
High: Approx: 95-100 C° (6-8 hours for cooking meat/vegetables)
Keep Warm: Approx: 70 C°

Suitable Foods for Slow Cooking & Preparation

Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however, there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.

• Cut root vegetable into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently sautéed for 2-3minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.
• If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the Slow cooker.
• Do not use the Slow cooker to reheat food.
• Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow cooker.
• Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, ham, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.
• Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the ceramic pot may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfections. Low heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear and tear through the products life, the outer surface may start appearing “crazed”.
• Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.
• Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack.
• Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to soak).
• There is an area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this should be avoided.

DO NOT SWITCH THE COOKER ON WHEN THE CERAMIC POT IS EMPTY OR OUT OF THE BASE.

Tips for slow cooking & preparation

• The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low) and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time. If cooking soups, leave 5cm space between the top of the pot and the food to allow simmering.
• Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food that morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the crock pot and add liquid/gravy. Select the required setting.
• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high. Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook – water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and also the size of the food.
• Food cut into small pieces will cook more quickly. A degree of “trial and error” will be required to fully optimize the potential of your Slow cooker.
• Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try to put vegetables in the lower half of the pot.
• After food is cooked, switch cooker off and leave covered with the lid.
• All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce.
• Pre-browning meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices also reduces the fat content before adding to the crock pot. This is not necessary if time is limited, but improves the flavor.
• When cooking joints of meat, ham, and poultry etc. the size and shape of the joint is important.
  Try to keep the join in lower 2/3 of the pot and fully cover with water. If necessary, cut in two pieces. Joint weight should be kept within the maximum limit.

Care & Cleaning

Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in the OFF position before storing away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning.

• The ceramic pot is dishwasher safe or can also be cleaned with warm soapy water. To remove any foods that have been cooked onto the inside of the pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day.
• The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried. DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaner or scouring pad to clean any part of the cooker as this will damage the surfaces.
• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Warning:

1. Never submerge the entire slow cooker into water or any other liquid as this may damage the slow cooker.
2. Never put the glass lid in the refrigerator, otherwise it may crack.
3. When the ceramic pot is taken out from refrigerator, please do not use it immediately until it gets to room temperature after about 40min., otherwise it may crack.
4. Never put the ceramic pot on the gas stove to use, otherwise it may crack.
5. Do not cook until the food has become totally unfrozen.

Warranty

Champion Nordic guarantees that this product is free from manufacturing defects in terms of materials and workmanship during a period of 2 years in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. This warranty period begins on the day the product is purchased or delivered. Champion Nordic has no obligation to repair or replace products that are not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used for home use and does not cover damage resulting from abuse, failure to comply with the instructions from Champion Nordic, cases in which the product has been modified or subjected to unauthorized repair, improper packaging on the part of the owner, normal wear and tear, or improper handling on the part of a transport company.

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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