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Digital Slow Cooker The manual is applicable to the following models: 6.5L Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Contents Page Important safeguards Page 3 Appliance specific safety instructions Page 4 Appliance components illustration Page 5 Before first time use Page 6 Operating the appliance Page 6 Setting the pre-cook timer Page 7 Slow cooking general advice Page 8 Tips for slow cooking Page 9 Care and Cleaning...
Important safeguards When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 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.
Appliance specific safety instructions Be cautious at all times when moving the slow cooker as it will contain hot food, water or other hot liquids. Do not use the slow cooker for anything other than its intended use. ...
Appliance components illustration 1. Removable ceramic bowl 7. Start/ Cancel button 2. Stainless steel housing 8. Keep warm indicator light 3. Control panel 9. Lid handle 4. Tempered glass lid 10. Side handle 5. Delay and set button 6. Up and Down button...
Before first time use Before using the cooker for the first time, remove all labels and tags from the product. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or a dishcloth, rinse and dry thoroughly. ...
counting down. Ensure that the lid is on the appliance as it will retain valuable heat. After the cooking process has finished, the keep “WARM” function will automatically illuminate. If you wish to stop the process, hold the “Start/Cancel” button for approximately 3 seconds.
Slow cooking general advice Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and fuss. The types of meals that are associated with slow cooking have always been soups and casseroles, but with the ceramic pot you can also make most modern family meals and dinner party dishes.
Tips for slow cooking The slow cooker pot should be at least half full for the best results. Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture during the cooking process, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if already set to low) and simmer for around 30 to 45 minutes.
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Tips for slow cooking Prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce in a separate pan and completely cover the food in the ceramic pot. By pre-browning the meat and onions in a pan it seals in all the juices and flavours.
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Slow Cooker recipes Please note these recipes have been tested in our 6.5 litre slow cooker. If you have a smaller model, the quantities of ingredients will need to be adjusted accordingly. Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp.
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Sweet potato, apple and ginger soup 2-3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 700ml water or stock (depending on desired strength) 1 onion Seasoning to taste 2 sweet potatoes, chopped Coriander leaves to garnish 2 sticks of celery, chopped 2 cooking apples, chopped (This recipe requires a hand or stick blender) Preheat the appliance for 15 minutes.
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Lamb, butter bean and tomato casserole 1 onion finely chopped 1 x 400g tin of butter beans 2 sticks of celery, sliced 500ml lamb stock 1 red pepper, finely sliced 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste 1 large carrot, diced 1 teaspoon oregano 450g stewing lamb, diced Seasoning to taste 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes...
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Tomato, Paprika and Pork Casserole 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 red pepper, deseeded and 50g sundried tomatoes sliced 500g lean pork, cut into chunks 100ml chicken or vegetable stock (warm) 1 tbsp. paprika 100ml crème fraiche Preheat the slow cooker for 15 minutes on high.
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Thai Peanut Chicken and Butternut Squash Curry 6 Chicken Breasts, cut into bite 4 heaped tbsp. Thai red curry size chunks sauce 2 butternut squash, peeled, de- 2 tbsp. dark soy sauce 2 cans of coconut milk 2 tbsp. medium curry powder 125ml sweet chilli sauce 150g salted peanuts ½...
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Lamb Shanks 2 red onions 300ml red wine 3 cloves of garlic crushed 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 sticks of celery, finely sliced 400ml lamb stock 1 leek, finely sliced 1 bay leaf 1 carrot, finely sliced Sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary 4 lamb shanks Seasoning to taste 1 tin of chopped tomatoes...
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge 500g Dark Chocolate (no more than 60% 1 can of condensed milk 20g butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Cooking spray Cling film Spray the inside of the pot with cooking spray. Turn the slow cooker onto low. Add all of the ingredients to the pot.
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Steamed Chocolate Pudding 6oz/150g butter or baking 6oz/150g sugar margarine 8oz/200g self raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2oz/50g cocoa 130ml milk 40g chocolate chips Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Sieve in the flour and cocoa into the mixture and mix until they are well com- bined.
UK and EU Guarantee Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year fixed warranty, effective from receipt confirmation. Your receipt or order number is re- quired as proof of purchase date so it is imperative that you keep it safe.
Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within 30 days of receipt. The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, build-up of lime scale or repair attempts made by third-parties. Also, the guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.
Electrical Information Please note: It is extremely important that the wires or cores in the flex are connected to the correct terminals in the plug. If the colour of the mains lead of the appliance does not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: ...
All of our electrical appliances conform to pre-existing EC Directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) and 2004/108/EC (EMC Directives). For further information please visit http://www.esc.org.uk/industry/product-safety/ product-testing-screening/kitchen-appliances/ Contact details Andrew James UK LTD Unit 1 P C Henderson Premises Bowburn North Industrial Estate Bowburn...
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