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An Introduction to Slow Cooking
Slow cooking is one of the best ways of
preparing foods to ensure that the flavour
and tenderness is retained. Your new slow
cooker is easy to use and is extremely
versatile. You can cook soups, stews,
casseroles, roasts, bake desserts and even
steam puddings.
Slow cooking is also economical, as your
new slow cooker uses very little power.
Once the slow cooker reaches the selected
temperature, the food cooks using the heat
retained in the crock insert.
Using your Slow Cooker
Note: When using the slow cooker for the
first time you may notice a fine smoke haze
being emitted from the unit. This is normal
and is due to the initial heating of internal
components.
1. Before using your Sunbeam slow cooker
for the first time, remove the crock insert
and lid and wash them in warm soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly and
replace.
2. Place the slow cooker on a heatproof
board e.g. timber, on a flat level surface.
3. Prepare the food to be cooked and place
inside the slow cooker. Replace the lid.
4. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power
outlet and turn the power ON.
5. Select the desired setting on the
temperature control dial: LOW, HIGH, or
KEEP WARM.
Your slow cooker is ideal for cooking
tougher cuts of meat as the slow, moist heat
tenderises it and enhances the flavours.
Your slow cooker is also very safe for
keeping foods heated, as it operates at
temperatures high enough to prevent the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Note: Do not place very cold or frozen food
in the crock insert if it has been preheated
as this may cause the crock insert to crack.
Note: Transfer cooked food from the crock
insert into an airtight container before
storing in fridge or freezer.
Note: Do not place the crock insert under
cold water if it is still hot.
Note: The crock insert is oven safe so you
can reheat your precooked dishes in an oven
preheated to no more than 160ºC.
Important: Food should not be cooked on
the KEEP WARM setting as this will not get
hot enough to cook. This setting should only
be used to keep hot, cooked food warm for
serving.
Note: Do not place lid on very hot or cold
surfaces e.g. fridge or stove top.
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