Operation Instructions - Westinghouse WSC801 Series User Manual

SET UP & USE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

ABOUT SLOW COOKING
1. Slow cooking has always been the
best way to prepare a nutritious hot
meal with minimum preparation and
maximum free time away from the
kitchen.
2. Traditionally slow cooking has
centered on soups and casseroles
but with this ceramic pot you can
also produce most modern family
meals and dinner party dishes. This
pot is convenient and good enough
to take straight to the table for
serving. (Always place the ceramic
pot on a heat proof mat or surface).
3. This method of cooking is ideal
for preparing tougher cuts of
meat, giving them the long, gentle
simmering that ensures that they
become tender and full of flavor.
USING YOUR
SLOW COOKER
1. Place the base on a dry, level, heat
resistant surface, away from the
edge of the work surface. Do not
use on the floor.
2. Place food and other ingredients
into the ceramic pot, and place the
pot into the base. Cover with the
glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or
brown foods prior to slow cooking,
this must be done in a pan. Do not
try to brown or pre-cook food in the
slow cooker.
3. Set the control knob to the OFF
position before plugging the unit
into the wall outlet.
4. Once the cooker is plugged in,
turn the power dial to the desired
temperature. Your slow cooker has
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three temperature settings. MIN is
recommended for slow "all-day"
cooking. 1 hour on MAX is equivalent
to approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours on
MIN. KEEP WARM is recommended
for keeping already cooked food at
serving temperature until you are
ready to serve. Do not cook on the
KEEP WARM setting.
5. When cooking is complete, turn the
power dial to OFF if you are serving
your food immediately. If you will
be serving your food later, turn the
power dial to KEEP WARM.
6. When you are ready to serve, ensure
the power dial is turned to OFF. The
slow cooker's metal housing will
be hot. Always use oven mitts to
lift out the removable crock. When
removing the glass lid, tilt it so that
the opening faces away from you to
avoid being burnt by steam.
7. Allow the removable crock, glass
lid and slow cooker exterior to cool
completely before cleaning.
NOTE: · Be careful not to touch the base unit
after cooking as it remains hot.
· There is no need to stir ingredients
during cooking.
· Cooking times may differ according
to the number of ingredients, room
temperature and many other factors.
You may need to adjust your cooking
times accordingly
· Removing the glass lid during cooking
will allow heat to escape, and will
lengthen the cooking time.
· The glass lid and removable crock
will be hot. Always use oven mitts to
avoid burns.
SET UP & USE
GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
Always allow sufficient time for foods to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in
the slow cooker, particularly when using the MIN setting. Most recipes can be cooked
on MIN or MAX; however, the cooking times will vary accordingly.
NOTE: · One hour on MAX is approximately equal to 2 - 2 1/2 hours on MIN.
Most recipes can be adapted easily for the slow cooker by reducing the amount of
liquid by half, and increasing the cooking time considerably.
See the following guide for suggested cooking times and settings for your favourite
recipes:
TRADITIONAL
RECIPE TIME
15 - 30 minutes 4 - 6 hours on MIN
60 minutes 6 - 8 hours on MIN
1 - 3 hours 8 - 12 hours on MIN
NOTE: · These cooking times are approximate. Cooking times can vary depending on recipe
ingredients and quantities. All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place.
Removing the cover allows moisture and heat to escape, and can add up to 30 minutes
to the cooking time.
LIQUID AMOUNT
When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To
compensate for this, it is advisable to reduce the liquid content of traditional recipes
by half. However, if there is still too much liquid remaining after cooking, remove
the lid and operate the slow cooker on MAX for 30 - 45 minutes, or until the excess
liquid boils away.
STIRRING THE FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when using the MIN setting. When using the MAX
setting, stirring occasionally will ensure a more even flavour distribution.
SLOW COOKER RECIPE TIMES
2 - 4 hours on MAX
4 - 6 hours on MAX
6 - 8 hours on MAX
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