Slow Cooker

This manual is applicable to the following models:

1.5L, 3.5L, 6.5L, 8.0L

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Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.

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Safety instructions

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

 Always ensure the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the voltage in your home.

 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. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.

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Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician or a service repair centre. If in doubt please contact our customer service team.

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The appliance is intended for domestic use only.

Industrial or commercial use will void the warranty. The supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage if the appliance has been used for anything other than its intended use.

Incorrect operation and use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.

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Do not use the appliance if

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 it has been dropped or damaged in anyway. If the unit has been damaged take the unit for examination and or repair by an authorised service agent.

Do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord in water or any other liquid for any reason.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by someone who is suitably qualified to avoid a potential hazard.

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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled or tripped over accidentally.

Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place the cord near hot gas, electric burners or in a heated oven.

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Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However if it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is equal to or greater than the power consumption of the appliance overheating to of avoid the appliance and extension cord. Do not use any other appliance on the extension cord. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or be tripped over.

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Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.

Always remove the plug of

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the appliance safely. Do not pull on the appliances cord to remove the appliance plug from the electrical socket.

 or knobs provided.

Do not touch hot surfaces of the appliance.

 Never handle or operate the appliance with wet hands.

 Always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or handling contents.

Appliance specific safety

Instructions

 Never cook food directly in the base unit, always use the ceramic pot.

 Display caution when moving the slow cooker at all times as it will contain hot food, water or other hot liquids.

 Do not use the appliance if the ceramic pot or glass is cracked, chipped or damaged.

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Do not use the slow cooker for anything other than its intended use.

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Do not leave the slow cooker plugged in when it is not in use.

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Do not use the slow cooker if the ceramic pot is empty.

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Do not switch on the slow cooker when it is upside down or on its side.  Allow the lid and ceramic pot to cool down before cleaning.

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Always handle the glass lid and ceramic pot with care as they are fragile.

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Never touch the surface of the slow cooker during operation as it can get very hot. Always use the handles

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Please be aware, due to the nature of manufacturing, the underside of the

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ceramic bowl has a coarse texture. Take care when placing it on kitchen and work surfaces.

Before first time use

 Before using the slow 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 dish cloth. Rinse then dry thoroughly.

 Do not immerse the slow cooker base in water or any other liquid.

 During initial use you may notice a slight odour, this is due to the burning off of residues that have been left on during the manufacturing process.

This is completely normal and will disappear after using the unit.

Auto setting

 The auto setting allows the user to set the slow cooker to cook frozen food for the day to be ready to serve 8-10 hours later. When the slow cooker is set to auto, the cooker will cook on high until the food defrosts and reaches a pre-set temperature. It will then switch to low and will maintain a constant cooking temperature.

However if you wish to extend the cooking time, you can use the low setting and if you wish to shorten the cooking period you can use the high setting.

How to use

 Always use the slow cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface away from the edge of the work surface.

 Do not use the appliance on the floor.

 Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot and place the pot into the base. Cover the appliance 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.

 Set the control switch to the off position before plugging the unit into the mains socket.

 Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and remove the crock pot using oven gloves.

CAUTION: Be careful not too touch the base unit after cooking as it remains hot.

Slow cooking

 Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and fuss.

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 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. The pot is convenient as well as stylish enough to take straight to the table for serving. (Always place the ceramic pot on a heat proof mat or surface).

 The method of slow cooking is ideal for cooking tougher cuts of meat, giving them the long, gentle simmering that ensures that they become tender and full of flavour.

Preparation and suitable foods for slow

cooking: Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods, however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.

 Cut vegetables into small, even pieces as they take longer to cook than meat.

They should be gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.

 We recommend you trim all excess fat from the meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.

 If you are 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 it will 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 cooking them in the slow cooker.

 Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures, therefore the ceramic pot may have minor surface blemishes and 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 products life, the outer surface of the ceramic pot may start appearing crazed, this is normal and will not hinder the performance of the ceramic pot.

 Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.

 Do not subject the ceramic pot or glass lid to sudden changes in temperature e.g. adding cold water to a very hot pot, as this could cause

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it to crack.

 Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (you can leave water in the 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 and will soak up water when immersed in it.

This should be avoided.

 Do not switch the cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty or out of the slow cooker base.

Temperatures of cooking

High: Around 95 degrees.

Low: Around 85 degrees.

Auto: Cooks for four hours on high, then switches to low.

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 set to low or auto) and simmer for around 30 to 45 minutes.

 Do not unnecessarily remove the lid during the cooking process as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid you will have to add an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time.

 When cooking soups allow 5cm space between the top of the ceramic pot and the food surface to allow simmering.

 Many recipes cooked in a slow cooker demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food that morning, prepare the food the night before and store the food in a covered container in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the ceramic pot and add liquid/gravy.

Select the low, high or auto setting.

 Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low, 4-6 hours on high or 5-7 hours on auto.

 Some food and ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking such as: pasta, seafood, milk and cream.

These foods or ingredients should always be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook for example the fat content of the ingredients, initial temperature of the food and the size of the food.

 Cutting food into small pieces will speed up the cooking process. A degree of trial and error will be required to fully optimise the potential of your slow cooker.

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 Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange vegetables in the lower half of the pot.

 After the food is cooked, switch the slow cooker off and leave it covered with the lid on. There will be enough heat in the ceramic pot to keep it warm for 30 minutes. If you require the food to keep warm for longer switch the cooker to the low setting.

 All food cooked in the slow cooker may be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. Prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce in a separate pan or jug and completely cover the food in the ceramic pot.

 Browning meat and onions in a pan prior to slow cooking helps seal in juices and flavours. This also helps reduce the fat content before adding to the ceramic pot. This will improve the flavour but is not necessary If time is limited and is down to personal preference.

 When cooking joints of meat, ham and poultry etc. the size and shape of the joint is important. Try to keep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot and fully cover it with water. If necessary cut the joint into two pieces. Joint weight should be kept within the maximum limit.

Care and Cleaning

Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in the off position before storing away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning.

 Always wash the ceramic pot by hand with warm and soapy water.

 To remove any foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day.

 The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried.

 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any parts of the slow cooker as this will damage the surface.

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

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

4 red peppers, deseeded and chopped

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1 tsp mild chilli powder

6 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 tbsp. tomato puree

1 litre vegetable stock (warm)

1. Add all the ingredients, lemon juice and coriander leaves. Make sure the stock is warm when you add it as this will maintain the temperature.

Turn your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours.

Salt and pepper, to taste

Basil oil

Method

2. Use your electric hand/stick blender and liquidise the soup until smooth.

Season and add lemon juice to taste.

Reheat gently before serving.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

1. Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir.

2. Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours.

Thai Peanut Chicken and Butternut

Squash Curry

3. Blend before serving, adding a swirl of basil oil to the finished dish.

Sweet potato, apple and ginger soup

Ingredients

6 Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size chunks

Ingredients

2 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into cubes

2-3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

(depending on desired strength)

2 cans of coconut milk

1 onion

125ml sweet chilli sauce

2 sweet potatoes, chopped

½ jar peanut butter

4 heaped tbsp. Thai red curry sauce

2 sticks of celery, chopped

2 tbsp. dark soy sauce

2 cooking apples, chopped

700ml water or stock

2 tbsp. medium curry powder

Seasoning to taste

150g salted peanuts

Coriander leaves to garnish

Method

(This recipe requires a hand or stick blender)

1. Add all of the ingredients except the peanuts into the slow cooker and stir.

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2. Turn on low and cook for 4—6 hours until the chicken is tender.

1 tsp vanilla extract

2oz/50g cocoa

3. Serve with fragrant rice, sprinkling peanuts over the finished dish.

40g chocolate chips

Method

Tomato, Paprika and Pork Casserole

Ingredients

1. Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.

1 onion, finely chopped

1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced

2. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.

500g lean pork, cut into chunks

1 tbsp. paprika

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

3. Sieve in the flour and cocoa into the mixture and mix until they are well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

50g sundried tomatoes

100ml chicken or vegetable stock (warm)

100ml crème fraiche

4. Grease a 1 litre glass basin. Pour the mixture into the basin and cover with baking parchment. Tie the parchment around the bowl with string.

Method

1. Place all of the ingredients except the crème fraiche into the slow cooker.

Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours.

5. Place the pudding basin into the slow cooker. Pour warm water into the slow cooker until it comes ¾ way up the side of the basin. Cook on high for 2- 3 hours.

2. Before serving, add the crème fraiche and stir through.

Steamed Chocolate Pudding

6. Remove from the slow cooker, remove the parchment and serve.

Chocolate Fudge

6oz/150g butter or baking margarine

Ingredients

8oz/200g self raising flour

2 large eggs

500g Dark Chocolate (no more than

60% cocoa), broken into pieces

130ml milk

20g butter

6oz/150g sugar

Cooking spray

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1 can of condensed milk

2. Turn the slow cooker onto low. accepted if repackaged properly within the original colour product box, and

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Spray the inside of the pot with cooking spray. presented with the original receipt of sale/order number. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Returned products must be cleaned and returned to us in as close to delivery condition as possible.

3. Add all of the ingredients to the pot.

Cover and cook for 2 hours, stiring every 30 minutes.

If your product develops a problem within the first 12 months of the fixed

4. Pour the fudge mixture into a cling film lined baking tin. warranty, we will pay all shipping costs to have it returned to us. After 12

5. Chill in the fridge overnight, then cut into chunks. months the customer will be liable for the cost of returning the product to us.

We will then pay to have the repaired/ replaced item shipped back to the

This fudge is so versatile. You can add fruits, nuts, candy and flavourings adapting it for all tastes. customer.

If you wish to return your item for a full

UK and EU Guarantee

refund, you have the right to do so within the first 7 days. For our returns

Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year fixed warranty, effective from receipt policy please go to:

www.andrewjamesworldwide.com confirmation. Your receipt or order number is required as proof of purchase

Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are shipped outside of the EU. date so it is imperative that you keep it safe. This guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use

All of our prices are inclusive of VAT.

Once a product has been returned to intended, and all instructions have been followed accordingly. Please note this us, we will aim to repair or replace it within 30 days of receipt. product is only for domestic use only and is not for commercial use.

The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use,

Abuse of your product will invalidate the guarantee. Returned goods can only be damage, build-up of lime scale or repair

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attempts made by third-parties. Also, the guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.

Electrical Information

If an extension cable is required, it must have an earth conductor. To avoid overheating the extension cable should be rated no less than 13A and be fully unwound before use.

Always ensure the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the power supply where the product is being used.

Do not attempt to modify electrical plugs or sockets or attempt to make an alternative connection to the electrical supply.

WARNING! This product must be connected to an earthed electrical power supply. The green/yellow conductor in the supply cord must be connected to the Earth terminal in the plug. The power supply must have an

Earth connection.

Disposal of the appliance

Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Waste & Recycling

Precautions should be followed for safe cable management and connection to the power supply

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality BS1363A plugs. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician or appliance repair agent.

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic

Waste

Non-household waste. This product must not be disposed of together with ordinary household waste.

 Safely dispose of the old plug.

 Connect the brown lead to the live terminal “L” in the new plug.

Separate collection of used products, batteries and packaging allows the recovery and recycling of materials. Reuse of materials helps prevent environ­ mental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.

 Connect the blue lead to the neutral

“N” terminal.

Local authorities, retailers and collection organisations may provide for separate collection of elec­trical products, batteries and packaging.

 Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth “E” terminal.

Recommended fuse: 3A.

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Contact details

Andrew James UK LTD

Unit 1

P C Henderson Premises

Bowburn North Industrial Estate

Bowburn

Co Durham

DH6 5NG

Customer Service / Technical Support

Telephone: 0844 335 8464

Email: [email protected]

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