User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14586

[. . . ] instructions 2 Read the instructions and keep them safe. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you're satisfied the cooker is working. important safeguards 1 This appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store the appliance out of reach of children. 2 Don't put the slow cooker in liquid, don't use it in a bathroom, near a source of water, or outdoors. [. . . ] 12 Put the meat and vegetables into the cookpot and add the boiling cooking liquid. choose the mode 13 Turn the control to low, high, or auto. 14 The light will come on, and cooking will start. 15 When the cooking time is over, unplug the slow cooker (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). serving 16 17 18 19 Using oven gloves, remove the lid, and set it on a heatproof surface. It's best to ladle the food from the slow cooker into serving dishes or plates. Don't carry the slow cooker, the trailing cable may catch on something. You may use oven gloves to lift the cookpot, complete with the lid, but take care ­ it could weigh as much as 4kg (9lb). 20 Cleaning can be made much easier if you remove all the cooked food from the cookpot as soon as it's cooked, then fill the cookpot with warm water. gravy/sauce Slow cooking retains more of the juices than normal cooking. This tends to increase the volume of cooking liquid, and thin the sauce or gravy. To allow for this, sauces should initially be thicker than normal. Anything to be sautéed could be tossed in seasoned flour beforehand, to thicken the gravy/sauce. 5 care and maintenance 1 Unplug the slow cooker from the wall socket (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 2 Using oven gloves, remove the lid and the cookpot and put them on a heatproof surface. 3 If you don't intend to wash up right away, fill the cookpot with warm water, otherwise residual heat may bake food debris on to the cookpot, making its eventual removal more difficult. 4 Don't soak the exterior of the cookpot in water. The base is porous and may soak up water which may then cause it to crack when heated. 5 Wash the lid and cookpot in hot soapy water, using a cloth or sponge, then rinse and dry thoroughly. 6 All other surfaces, internal and external, should be wiped with a damp cloth. You may use a little mild household detergent (washing-up liquid) if necessary. 7 Dry these surfaces thoroughly before re-using the slow cooker or storing it away. 8 After some time in use, the glaze on the cookpot may develop "crazing", a network of small cracks. This marking is superficial, and should not be a cause for concern. 9 You may wash the cookpot and lid in a dishwasher, but the harsh environment inside the dishwasher may affect the surface finishes. Any damage should be cosmetic, and should not affect the functionality of the cooker. [. . . ] To make the dumplings, mix the flour, suet, salt and herbs together and stir in enough water to make a soft elastic dough. Add the dumplings to the stew and cook on high setting for 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, when preparing the stew, blend the stock and wine in with the floured steak and bring to the boil and then transfer to the cooking pot. 10 serves 4 cooking time: high 2hours + 45-50minutes for the rice low 4 hours + 45-50 minutes on high for the rice auto 3 hours + 45-50 minutes for the rice 15ml (1tbsp) oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 225g (8oz) sweet potato, peeled and diced 225g (8oz) cauliflower, cut into small florets 30ml (2tbsp) tikka masala paste 550ml (1pt) vegetable stock 100g (4oz) tinned chick peas, drained 75g (3oz) spinach 150g (6oz) easy cook long grain rice Preheat the cooking pot on a high setting for 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a non stick pan and fry the vegetables for a few minutes. [. . . ]