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product safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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product safety ! Allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow the appliance to touch any flammable material during use (such as curtains or wall coverings). Do not use under a wall cupboard. ! Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.
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features Glass lid The glass lid allows you to check cooking progress without having to remove it. Dishwasher safe. Removable ceramic cooking pot Removable ceramic cooking pot distributes heat efficiently and evenly. Handles Cooker body Control panel Power indicator Temperature control The temperature control allows you to select the required cooking power.
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parts overview Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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using your slow cooker Before first use Make sure your slow cooker is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket before cleaning. Never immerse the base of the cooker body, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Before using your slow cooker for the first time, wash the ceramic cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
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using your slow cooker Your slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature. For the best results do not remove the glass lid before half the cooking time has elapsed. The glass lid allows you to monitor cooking progress without interrupting the cooking time. If you aren’t going to serve your meal straight away, you can set the temperature control of your slow cooker to LOW.
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guide to slow cooking Adapting recipes for your slow cooker This section is designed to help you adapt your favourite recipes so they can be cooked in your slow cooker. Many recipes can be converted to cooking in your slow cooker. Soups and stews, of course, are natural favourites.
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Browning before cooking Pre-browning meat and poultry prior to cooking seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results. It also provides much richer flavours in other foods such as onions, peppers and leeks. Pre-browning may take little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end result.
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guide to slow cooking Pasta and rice If a recipe requires noodles, macaroni etc. to be added, cook on a conventional stove until slightly tender and add to your slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. To use rice, stir in with the other ingredients and add ¼ cup extra of liquid for every ¼ cup of rice.
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cleaning Always unplug your slow cooker before cleaning it. Never immerse the cooker body, mains lead or plug in water or any other liquid. Never use harsh abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials. Before cleaning • Ensure the temperature control dial is set to the ’OFF’ position. •...
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recipes LEEK AND POTATO SOUP - Serves 4 30g butter 600ml chicken stock 300g potatoes, thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste 500g leeks, thinly sliced 175ml milk 20g flour 1. Heat the butter in a large pan and fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes. 2.
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BEEF AND VEGETABLES IN A RED WINE SAUCE - Serves 4 800g stewing steak 400g chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1½ tbsp tomato puree 2 small carrots, chopped 250ml beef stock 2 small stalks of celery, chopped 180ml red wine 150g button mushrooms, sliced 1½...
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connection to the mains supply This appliance must be earthed. If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
Middleton Road, Royton, Oldham OL2 5LN, UK. Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391 e-mail: enquiriesEurope@jardencs.com Replacement parts For additional or replacement parts, please visit www.breville.co.uk or call us on 0161 621 6900. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting and FAQs visit www.breville.co.uk/faqs Turn on your Creativity™...
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guarantee Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee. This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this document. During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
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