Tesco SC356 User Manual page 2

SAFETY GUIDE
Please follow all the safety precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
Read all the instructions carefully before using this
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appliance and keep them for future reference.
Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a third
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party, make sure to include this manual.
Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in
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use, or before cleaning any part of the appliance.
Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.
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This appliance is for household use only.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet
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conditions.
Do not immerse the body of the slow cooker or the electrical
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cord or plug in liquids.
Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or on an
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unstable surface.
Never let children operate this appliance. Close supervision
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is necessary when this appliance is used near children.
Make sure that the power cord does not touch any hot
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surface and that it does not overhang the edge of your work
surface.
When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug top, not
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the power cord.
Do not use attachments or accessories which are not
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recommended by the manufacturer. They may cause
malfunction or injury.
Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and out of
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the reach of children.
Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the cooking
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pot during or immediately after use. RISK OF BURNS
There are no user serviceable parts in your slow cooker.
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Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the
product warranty.
This ceramic casserole dish must not be used in a conventional oven, on a cooking hob,
in a microwave oven or on any form of direct heat other than within this slow cooker.
SC356 SLOW COOKER USER GUIDE
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug
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or after the appliance or any component has been
damaged. Seek expert assistance.
Use this appliance only as specified in this manual.
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Use extreme care when moving an appliance containing
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hot food or other liquids.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the appliance.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate
of the appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SC356
Mains Voltage: 220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Mains Power: 174-207 Watts
Capacity: 3.3 Litres
UNPACKING
Remove all packaging from the slow cooker. Retain the
packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to any
recycling regulations.
The packing includes
The slow cooker appliance
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Ceramic cooking pot and glass lid
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If items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco
store for assistance.
YOUR SLOW COOKER
Glass
Lid
Ceramic
Cook Pot
Cooker
Body
Mains
Indicator
Temperature
Switch
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When switched on for the first time the appliance may emit a
slight odour. This is normal and will disperse within a few
minutes.
Using the appliance for the first time:
Wash the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid in hot soapy
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water. Rinse well in clear water and dry carefully.
Wipe the cooker body with a damp cloth containing a trace
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of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a
cloth damped with clean water. Dry thoroughly.
Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate at the
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bottom of the appliance is the same as the voltage in your
area. In the UK this is 230- 240 Volts.
Before using the appliance:
Check the cooking pot and the lid have no cracks or other
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visible signs of damage.
CAUTION: The supplied cooking pot is designed for use
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solely with this appliance.
DO NOT place the pot in a hot oven or on top of a regular
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cooking appliance.
DO NOT set the pot when heated on a wet or cold surface -
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use a heatproof mat.
NEVER use a cracked container
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Only use this cooker with its supplied cook pot and
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components.
Use oven gloves when handling hot utensils or
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touching hot surfaces!
Ensure there are no objects in the cooker body.
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Ensure the Temperature Knob is set to 'OFF'.
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Wipe the exterior of the cooking pot and place it in the
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cooker body.
Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported by the
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work surface.
Put the food in the cooking pot with sufficient water to
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ensure the food does not dry out.
Cover the pot with the glass lid.
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Plug the appliance into a wall electrical socket and switch
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on at the mains.
OPERATION
LOW HIGH
OFF WARM
There are four operation settings
OFF: Switches the appliance off
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LOW: Can also be used for heating up cooked food
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HIGH: The normal slow-cooking setting. Cooking time is
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around 7-8 hours
WARM: keeps recently cooked food warm.
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Using the cooker
Switch the cooker to a suitable operation setting, as
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recommended by your recipe.
The mains indicator will light showing the unit is operational.
During Cooking:
Occasionally check the food to ensure that there is enough
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liquid in the pot to avoid it boiling dry.
When cooking is complete:
Turn the temperature to WARM if you want to keep the food
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warm. Do not keep food warm for more than 4 hours,
because of the danger of bacterial infection.
When the food is ready to serve, turn the temperature
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control to OFF and then switch off and unplug the cooker at
the mains.
Remove the pot before serving out the contents.
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ALWAYS ensure that your food is hot and thoroughly
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cooked before serving. Undercooked or insufficiently
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