Congratulations on purchasing our Russell Hobbs 6L Digital Slow Cooker. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using this appliance for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference. FEATURES OF THE RUSSELL HOBBS 6L DIGITAL SLOW COOKER •...
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4. The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the warranty and the supplier can not be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended. 5. Avoid any contact with moving parts. 6.
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19. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. 20. DO NOT carry the appliance by the power cord. 21. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.
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Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentioned pre- cautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this machine. INTRODUCTION TO COOKING IN A SLOW COOKER Due to the unique “wrap-around side” heating element, low cooking temperatures and long cooking times, slow cooking cannot be compared to oven or frying pan cooking.
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Spicing your Cooking Meats will pick up flavours from the vegetables that they are cooked with. This might give you more flavour than you are used to. You can reduce quantities of vegetables, such as onions and carrots, if desired, to suit your personal taste. The same applies to fresh spices; a little goes a long way in the slow cooker.
Very little moisture boils away in the slow cooker, so in most cases the liquid quantity in the standard recipes can be halved. If you find that you have too much liquid, remove the lid and switch the slow cooker to the High setting for 30-45 minutes to reduce. ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before First Use 1. Unpack and remove all parts and packaging material from the carton. 2. DO NOT plug the power cord into the power outlet before reading these instructions. 3. Wash the casserole/ crock pot and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4.
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8. Never use the glass lid in any type of oven, both the glass lid and ceramic casserole can be cleaned in a dishwasher and can also be used to store food in the refrigerator or freezer. 9. Use only wooden or plastic utensils, metal utensils can scratch or mark the ceramic. 10.
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7. Set the required amount of time by pressing the TIME button, each time you press the time button, the time will increase by 30 minutes, to a maximum of 10 hours. If you don’t press the time button for 3 seconds, the cooking time will be the time showing on the LED display window. NOTE: if you would prefer less cooking time than the default setting of 6 hours, continue to press the cooking time button past 10 hours and the cook time will display at 30 minutes.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE This appliance is for household use only and is not user-serviceable. Do not open or change any parts by yourself. Please refer to a qualified electrical service department or return to the supplier if servicing is necessary. ...
STORING THE APPLIANCE Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and clean all the parts as instructed above. Ensure that all parts are dry before storing. Store the appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place. ...
CHANGING THE PLUG Should the need arise to change the fitted plug, follow the instructions below. This unit is designed to operate on 230V-240V current only. Connecting to other power sources may damage the appliance. Connect a three-pin plug as follows: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/Yellow = Earth Blue...
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES The cooking times stated in the chart below give an approximate guide. For slow cooker recipes, techniques and specific cooking times consult a specialist recipe book. Browning meats before they are added to the slow cooker can reduce cooking times. A FEW RECIPES TO START YOU OFF ...
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To adapt your own recipes for the slow cooker, we suggest you find a recipe in this booklet which uses similar ingredients, and use that as a guide for timing and liquid quantity, along with the food preparation guidelines given earlier. ...
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2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 cup leeks, diced (optional) 1 cup canned tomatoes (drained) 1 small package frozen vegetables 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup vermicelli 1-teaspoon oregano Prepare the stock a day in advance; place water, beef shank and bones in the Slow Cooker, cover and cook overnight (8-12 hours) on Low.
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thickly with the remaining butter. Place the chicken in the Slow Cooker. Dissolve chicken stock cube in hot water. Pour stock around the chicken, cover and cook on Low for 6 – 8 hours or High for 4 – 6 hours.
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1 – 2 cups water Place all ingredients into the Slow Cooker in the order listed. Cover and cook on Low for 12 – 14 hours, or High for 7 – 10 hours. Serve hot with plain boiled potatoes and cabbage wedges. BRAISED BEEF IN RED WINE Serves 4 1 ½...
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PORK CHOPS IN CIDER Serves 6 6 port chops Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup plain flour 3 onions, finely sliced Sprig of parsley and oregano ½ cup apple cider ¼ cup waster 2 apples, peeled and quartered Trim the excess fat off the chops and set aside. Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Coat with flour.
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½ cup water Cut steak into 2.5 cm cubes, toss in the flour and curry powder and brown lightly with the onions in a frying pan with the oil. Remove from the frying pan, drain and place in the Slow Cooker with the other ingredients.
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1-tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1cup hot water 2 tablespoons brandy 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 12 mushrooms, peeled and chopped 1 bouquet garni 1sprig parsley, chopped. Cut chicken into serving pieces. Pat each piece dry and season with salt and pepper and roll in flour. In a heavy frying pan, heat the oil and butter.
BAKED POTATOES These are perfect for the barbecue. Fill the Slow Cooker with scrubbed and buttered medium sized potatoes (it will hold about 10). Sprinkle with salt, cover and cook on Low for 8 – 10 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. For family meals, just cook the required number of potatoes –...
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2 cloves garlic crushed Salt to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste ½ cup oil. Place onions into the Slow Cooker first. Then add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on Low overnight for 7 – 8 hours. Vegetables should be soft, but not mushy. Mix lightly and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
½ cup raisins ½ cup cream Thoroughly combine rice with other ingredients. Pour into a slightly greased Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 4 – 6 hours, or High for 1 – 2 hours. Stir several times during the first 30 minutes. BAKED APPLES Serves 6 –...
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POACHED PEARS IN RED WINE Serves 6 – 8 2 cups dry red wine 1-cup sugar 6 – 8 medium pears, peeled with the stems on 4 tin strips lemon peel Put wine and sugar in the Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on High until the sugar is dissolved. Place the pears into the Slow Cooker turning them well to fully coat them with the wine mixture.
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3 tbsp. (445ml) water Trim excess fat from the roast and coat meat with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place apples and onions 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.
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1 tbsp salt ½ tsp. (3ml) pepper 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 bay leaf 1/3 cups (85ml) parsley 6 oz (140g) small pasta noodles Place all ingredients except the noodles in the ceramic casserole. Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours. Remove the chicken.
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PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED. W A R R A N T Y Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”).
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