Beko SCM3622X User Manual page 12

3 Operation
When removing the Lid, grasp the
knob and slowly lift the side that is
A
away from you to allow the steam to
escape before setting the Lid aside.
To avoid burns, always hold the Lid
so that escaping steam flows away
from your hands, arms and face.
6. Using pot holders or oven mitts grasp the
Ceramic Casserole by the handles on either end
and remove from the Base.
7. Always place a trivet under the Casserole before
placing on table or countertop. Serve contents.
3.6 Helpful hints for adapting
recipes
• The Low setting is recommended for all day
cooking. Most meat and vegetable combinations
require at least 7 hours on Low.
• For best flavour use whole leaf herbs and spice
during the initial preparation. If ground herbs
and spices are used, stir in during the last hour
of cooking.
• The time required to cook is affected by many
factors. The water and fat content of the food,
its starting temperature, and the size of the
pieces will all affect the cooking time. For ex-
ample, meat cut into pieces will cook faster than
a whole roast. Adjust the time accordingly.
• Recipes for vegetable casseroles must contain
liquid to prevent scorching of the sides of the
Casserole.
• You may choose to substitute ingredients in
a recipe. For example, a 12 oz. can of chicken
broth could be replaced by a 10 oz. can of tomato
soup and 2 oz. of another liquid such as water or
grape juice.
• Canned beans may be added directly to any
recipe. However, dried beans (especially red
kidney beans) should be soaked in water and
boiled first. After boiling in 3 times their volume
of unsalted water, discard water and add beans
to recipe.
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Beans must be softened complete-
ly before they are combined with
C
sugary and/or acidic foods, as these
have a hardening effect on beans. In
this case, beans should be allowed
to simmer until tender after boiling
(about 1-1/2 hours).
3.7 Recipes
Beef pot
3 lb. (1.4 kg.) pot roast
1 tsp. (5 ml) vegetable oil
1-1/2 tsp. (8 ml) salt
1/4 tsp. (1.2 ml) pepper
4 apples, cored and cut in large chunks
1 onion, sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) apple juice
3 tbsp. (45 ml) flour
3 tbsp. (45 ml) water
Trim excess fat from roast and coat meat with oil.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place apples and on-
ions in the bottom of the ceramic casserole, then
place roast on top of mixture. Pour in apple juice.
Cover and cook on low setting for 8 - 10 hours.
Remove the roast. Make a paste with the flour and
water and stir into the dripping in the ceramic cas-
serole to make the gravy and cook until thickened.
Slice the roast and serve with gravy.
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