About Slow Cooking; Instructions For Use - Morphy Richards Slow Cooker Instructions Manual

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Instructions for use

1 Place the base unit ‹ on a dry, level, heat resistant surface,
away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use on the floor.
2 Place ingredients into the ceramic pot ¤, and place the ceramic
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 With the control knob set to the
into the mains socket.
4 Set the heat control to (LOW), (MEDIUM) or (HIGH) and cook
for the recommended time given in the recipes, or use the
cooking guide on page 6.
5 Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and remove
the ceramic pot using oven gloves.
Always place the ceramic pot on a heat proof mat or surface.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT
AFTER COOKING AS IT REMAINS HOT.

About slow cooking

• 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. Morphy Richards has brought this
style of cooking into this modern, cooking system; providing you
with style, convenience and great tasting meals.
• Traditionally, slow cooking has centred on soups and casseroles,
but with this oval ceramic pot you can also produce most modern
family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient as
well as looking good enough to take straight to the table for
serving (always place the ceramic pot on a heat proof mat or
surface).
• Slow cooking gives you convenient, versatile and flavoursome
food. The longer cooking times allow better distribution of
flavours, giving them time to blend and season the food. A slow
cooker heats food gently, making it a great way to cook meats - in
particular, less expensive cuts, such as stewing beef, which are
tenderised through the long cooking process. Remember, there
are no limits to the potential uses of your slow cooker, only your
imagination!
IMPORTANT: The slow cooker works by building up heat and
maintaining an even temperature. To get the best cooking results,
do not remove the lid during cooking, since this will lose heat and
therefore slow down the cooking time. The glass lid allows you to
monitor the cooking progress without interrupting the cooking
time.
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Suitable foods for slow cooking
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods, however there
are a few guidelines that need to be followed:
Make sure all frozen ingredients are well thawed out.
Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to
cook than meat. They should be gently sauted for 2 - 3 minutes
before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always
placed at the bottom of the ceramic pot and all ingredients are
immersed in the cooking liquid.
Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow
cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.
If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may
need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not
evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with
conventional cooking.
Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow
cooker.
Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10
minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow cooker.
Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole
chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.
Do's and do not's for the ceramic pot
Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures, therefore, the
ceramic pot may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may
rock slightly due to these imperfections. Low heat cooking does
not produce steam, so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal
wear and tear through the product's life, the outer surface may
start appearing 'crazed'.
Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer,
microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.
Do not pre-heat before adding ingredients.
Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in
temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to
crack.
Do not allow the ceramic pot to stand in water for a long time (you
can leave water in the ceramic pot to soak). There is an area on
the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for
manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore
will soak up water, this should be avoided.
Do not switch the slow cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty
or out of the base unit.
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