Before First Use; Features; How To Use The Triple Slow Cooker - Bella 411/2358 Instruction Manual & Recipe Manual

Before First Use

Remove all packaging materials� Check the contents to ensure that all attachments and
accessories are present and correct�
Wash the removable cooking pots and lids in hot soapy water and rinse and dry
thoroughly� DO NOT PLACE THE MOTOR IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID� This is
to prevent an electrical hazard� Wipe the outside of the motor unit and the cooking
chambers with a damp cloth to remove any manufacturing dust�
Before using for the first time place the unit on a stable level surface� Add 4 cups of
water to each cooking pot and place the pots inside the Triple Slow Cooker base� Cover
each pot with a lid�
Attach the lid rests into position� Insert the plug into an electrical socket and turn each
dial to the HIGH position and heat for approximately 30 minutes� During this time the
unit may emit a slight odour, this is normal and is just the manufacturing dust being
burnt off the element, this will soon dissapear�
Allow to cool for 20 minutes then discard the water from the cooking pot� Rinse and dry
thoroughly� Reinsert the cooking pots back into the base�
The unit is now ready to cook with�

Features

Box Contents
• Triple slow cooker base unit
• 3 Removable Cooking Pots
• 3 Glass lids with cool touch handle
• 3 Stainleel steel lid rests
3 Spoon
Notches
3 x 1�3L
Removable
Cooking
Pots
4
Lid Rest
Lid Rest Insert
Holes
Glass Lids with
cool touch handles
Cooking Pot
Handles
Triple Slow
Cooker Base
3 OFF/LOW/HIGH/
WARM Dials

How to Use the Triple Slow Cooker

NOTE: The 3 slow cooking stations work independently of one another� 1, 2 or 3 slow
cookers may be used at any given time�
1� Prepare recipe(s) according to instructions�
2� Place 1 to 3 needed cooking pot(s) into the base� To facilitate serving slow cooked
foods, rotate each cooking pot so that the spoon notch faces front and to the side�
3� Add your ingredients to the cooking pots and cover with the glass lids� It is
important to leave some space in the cooking pots to allow the liquid to bubble, do
not overfill the cooking pots�
4� To ensure the efficient build up of heat, do not lift the lid(s) during the first 2 hours
of cook time� Frequent lifting of the lid(s) during cooking delays the cooking time�
5� WARNING: The cooking pot(s) CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature
changes� If the cooking pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food�
6� Plug the unit into the mains socket�
7� Turn the temperture control dial to either LOW or HIGH�
8� Cook according to recipe instructions�
9� When the food has finished cooking turn the control dial to either WARM to keep
the food warm or OFF to switch the unit off�
10� Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid(s) by grasping the lid handles
and lift the lid slightly away from you� This will allow the steam to escape before
removing the lid� Place the lids on the lid rests�
11� Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape� Then, using oven gloves, rotate each
cooking pot so that the spoon notch faces front and to the side�
12� When serving is finished, turn all 3 of the control dials to the OFF position, and
unplug the Triple Slow Cooker�
13� Allow all 3 cooking pots to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS�
14� CAUTION: The filled Triple Slow Cooker is very heavy� To avoid injury to persons
or damage to the appliance, NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TRIPLE SLOW COOKER
WITH 3 FILLED COOKING POTS IN PLACE� When cooking is finished, carefully
remove each of the glass lids by grasping the lid handles� Using the cooking pot
handles, remove each cooking pot, one at a time� Clean and prepare the Triple Slow
Cooker base for storing�
15� CAUTION: Even when turned OFF and unplugged, the Triple Slow Cooker base may
remain hot for some time after using; allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing�
A Guide To Slow Cooking
Slow cooking is one of the best ways to prepare a nutritious meal with minimum effort;
your new slow cooker is designed to gently cook your food� The longer the cooking time
the more the flavours will develop and infuse� It allows you to be away from the kitchen
while the food simmers away� If the dish is cooked on LOW, it will require very little stirring�
It's great for cheaper cuts of meat� The long slow cooking allows the meat to tenderise
and maximises the flavour� Slow cooking is very versatile you can make soups, stews,
casseroles, curries even desserts� Use the recipes provided as a starting point for some
inspiration� You do need to put a bit of effort in to get the best results� It really does help to
brown your onions and meat and also warm spices� By warming spices this will release
there fragrance and flavour the dish much more� If time is of importance and you are
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