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1.5L Slow Cooker
Please read and keep these instructions for future use
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Health and Safety
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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WARNING: Misuse of the appliance could cause personal injury.
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WARNING: This appliance incorporates a heating element which is subject to residual heat after use.
• For care and cleaning, refer to page 7.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote system.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. 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 the reach of children aged less than 8 years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Location Other safety considerations
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat, heat resistant surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
• IMPORTANT: Do not use too close to curtains, draperies, walls, cupboards and other flammable materials.
WARNING: Do not use underneath cupboards.
Mains cable
• The mains cable should reach from the socket to the appliance without straining the connections.
• Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the worktop or open space where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the cable run across a cooker or hot area which might damage the cable.
• Never leave the appliance connected to the socket outlet when not in use.
• Do not switch on the Slow Cooker if the Cooking Pot is empty.
• Allow the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot to cool before immersing in water.
• Never cook directly in the Base Unit. Use the Cooking Pot.
• Do not use the Cooking Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or chipped.
• Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside down or laid on its side.
• The Glass Lid and Cooking Pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
• Do not operate with a damaged cable or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Morphy Richards for advice.
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy
Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
Personal safety
• WARNING: Do not touch the top of the appliance or other hot parts during or after use, use handles or knobs.
• To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put base in water or in any other liquid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling hot containers.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, replace it with a fuse of the same rating as originally fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your new Morphy Richards Slow Cooker.
Your Slow Cooker will allow you to create an extensive selection of meals from soups to stews and even desserts.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before you first use your
Slow Cooker. We have included some recipe ideas to get you started.
Contents
Health and Safety ...............................................................
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Introduction ........................................................................
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Product Overview / Features ............................................
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Before first use ................................................................... 5
Using your Slow Cooker ....................................................
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Handling the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot .........................
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Foods for slow cooking .....................................................
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Slow cooking tips ..............................................................
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Caring for the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot .......................
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Care and cleaning ..............................................................
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Contact us ..........................................................................
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Recipes ............................................................................... 8
Recipes - Soup ................................................................... 9
Recipes - Meat ................................................................... 9
Recipes - Poultry ................................................................ 10
Recipes - Vegetarian .......................................................... 11
Recipes - Dessert ..............................................................
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Guarantee ...........................................................................
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Product overview
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Features
(1) Handle
(2) Glass Lid
(3) Cooking Pot
(4) Base Handles
(5) Base Unit
(6) Control Knob
(7) Indicator Light
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Before first use
Wash the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking Pot (3) in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT IN WATER
Warning
WARNING: The Glass Lid (2) , Handle (1) ,
Cooking Pot (3) and Base Unit (5) will become very hot during use. Always use oven gloves when handling.
Using your Slow Cooker
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Place the Cooking Pot (3) into the Base Unit
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Add the ingredients into the Cooking Pot (3) .
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Place the Glass Lid (2) onto the Cooking Pot
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Plug the slow cooker into the mains. Select either the High, Low or Medium setting on the
Control Knob (6) to start cooking. The Indicator
Light (7) will illuminate. Refer to the recipe for a guide on cooking times.
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When cooking has finished, turn the Control
Knob (6) to Off. The Indicator Light (7) will switch off.
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Handling the Glass Lid and
Cooking Pot
• When removing the Glass Lid (2) , tilt it so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burnt by the released steam.
• The Handle (1) , Glass Lid (2) , Cooking Pot (3) and
Base Unit (5) all become hot during cooking.
Always use oven gloves when handling ANY part of the Slow Cooker during cooking.
Foods for slow cooking
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods, however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed:
• Ensure all frozen ingredients are thoroughly thawed prior to cooking.
• Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the Cooking Pot (3) and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.
• If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to reduce the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from your
Slow Cooker to the same extent as conventional cooking.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in your Slow Cooker.
• Uncooked kidney beans must be soaked overnight and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a Slow Cooker.
• WARNING: Do not use your Slow Cooker to reheat any food.
Slow cooking tips
• Your Slow Cooker must be at least half full for best results.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce liquid, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to High. Reduce the moisture by simmering for 30 to 45 minutes.
• If cooking soups, leave 20mm gap from the rim of the Cooking Pot (3) to allow for simmering.
• Removing the Glass Lid (2) will allow heat to escape, reducing the efficiency of your Slow
Cooker and increasing the cooking time. If you remove the lid to stir or add ingredients, you will need to allow 10-15 minutes extra cooking time for each time you remove the Glass Lid (2) .
• Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook, including water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and the size of the food.
Check food is properly cooked before serving.
• Many recipes will take several hours to cook. If you don’t have time to prepare food in the morning, prepare it the night before, storing the food in a covered container in the fridge. Transfer the food to the Cooking Pot (3) and add boiling liquid/stock. In most of the recipes in this book, meat is browned by searing in a pan to improve appearance and flavour.
• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on the Low setting, Medium Setting 6-8 hours and 4-6 hours on the High setting.
• Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time.
• Food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be required to fully optimise the potential of your Slow Cooker.
• All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug, prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the Cooking Pot (3) .
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Caring for the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot
• Please handle the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking Pot
(3) carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes to the Glass Lid (2) . For example, do not place a hot lid into cold water or on to a wet surface.
• Avoid dropping or hitting the Glass Lid (2) against hard surfaces.
• Do not use the Glass Lid (2) if chipped, cracked or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads on the Glass Lid (2) or Cooking Pot (3) .
• Never heat the Cooking Pot (3) when empty.
• Never place the Glass Lid (2) or Cooking Pot (3) in the oven or microwave.
• Never place the Glass Lid (2) directly on a burner or hob.
• Never use the Glass Lid (2) or Cooking Pot (3) under a grill.
• 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, therefore will soak up water, this should be avoided.
• Due to normal wear and tear through the products life, the outer surface may start appearing ‘crazed’, this is when the glaze on the ceramic pot wears and appears crackled.
• Do not pre-heat.
Care and cleaning
• Disconnect power cord from the mains and allow your Slow Cooker to cool before cleaning.
• Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaners when cleaning.
• Remove the Glass Lid (2) and Cooking Pot (3) from the Base Unit (5) and clean in hot soapy water.
• Wipe the sides of the Base Unit (5) with a damp cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.
• The Cooking Pot (2) and Glass Lid (3) are dishwasher safe.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT IN WATER
Contact us
Helpline
If you are having a problem with your appliance, please call our Helpline, as we are more likely to be able to help than the retailer you purchased the item from.
Please have the product name, model number and serial number to hand when you call to help us deal with your enquiry.
UK Helpline: 0344 871 0944
IRE Helpline: 1800 409 119
Spares: 0344 873 0710
Talk To Us
If you have any questions or comments, or want some great tips or recipe ideas to help you get the most out of your products, join us online:
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Recipes
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These recipes have been developed and tested by Morphy Richards for use in your Slow
Cooker. The recommended cooking times are given for the following recipes as a guide, but may vary depending on food type and personal preference.
For example if the recipe says cook for 6-8 hours on Medium and you require the cooking time to be shorter, cook on High which will reduce the cooking time to 4-6 hours. To increase the cooking time, choose Low which will increase the cooking time to 8-10 hours.
The recipes are based on the maximum working volume of your slow cooker (1.1L / 1¾ pints).
This allows a 20mm space between the top of the pot and the food.
For more delicious recipes to inspire you, visit our website: https://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/recipes
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Soup
Minestrone Soup
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Ingredients:
20g unsalted butter
50g streaky bacon, chopped
75g onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
50g celery stick, chopped
100g potato, peeled and diced
75g carrot, peeled and diced
40g cabbage leaves, roughly chopped,
140g tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
500ml hot vegetable stock
Salt and black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10g raw spaghetti broken into small pieces
Parmesan to serve
Method:
1 Melt the butter in a large pan and gently fry the bacon without browning. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a minute stirring occasionally, then add the celery, potato, carrot, cabbage and tomatoes and mix well for a further minute.
2 Transfer pan contents to the Cooking Pot, add the tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning and the hot stock. Stir well.
3 Cover with the Glass Lid and select the desired setting adding the parsley and spaghetti 45 minutes before you want to serve the soup. For best results cook for 4 1/2 -
5 hours hours on the High setting, 6-8 hours on
Medium or 8-10 hours on Low.
4 Serve sprinkled with a little grated Parmesan.
Meat
Bolognese
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300g minced beef
100g onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
200g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
½ tbsp plain flour
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp oregano
100g mushrooms, sliced
280ml hot beef stock
Salt and pepper
Method:
1 Gently brown the mince in a pan without adding any fat or oil.
2 When the fat has started to run from the meat, add the onion, celery and garlic.
3 Fry for a couple of minutes and then transfer to the
Cooking Pot.
4 Place the remaining ingredients in the Cooking Pot and stir well.
5 Cover with the Glass Lid and select the desired slow cook setting. If using High setting, cook for 4 hours maximum, cook for 6-8 hours on Medium or 8-10 hours on Low.
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Beef Stew
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
50g onion, chopped
250g stewing beef, cubed
170g potatoes, cubed
170g carrots, sliced
120g leeks, sliced
¾ tsp mixed herbs salt and pepper
1 tbsp cornflour
400ml hot beef stock
Method:
1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes.
2 Add the potatoes, carrots, leeks, herbs, seasoning, and cornflour and stir well.
3 Transfer the contents of the pan to the Cooking Pot.
Pour over the beef stock and stir well with a wooden spoon.
4 Cover with the Glass Lid and cook on High for 4-6 hours, Medium for 6-8 hours or Low for 8-10 hours.
5 Before serving, if required, thicken the gravy with a smooth paste made from 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with a little cold water. Remove a cup of hot liquid from the
Cooking Pot, stir in the cornflour mixture and then add back into the Cooking Pot and stir well. This may be done 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
Poultry
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
500 - 550g (4) chicken thighs
100g onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
50g streaky bacon, chopped
4 shallots, peeled
1½ tbsp plain flour
100ml red wine
150ml hot chicken stock
50g baby button mushrooms
2 tbsp tomato puree
¼ tsp mixed herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and then brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2 Add the onion, garlic, bacon and shallots to the pan and sauté for a few minutes. Add the flour and mix well.
3 Off the heat, gradually stir in the wine and then the stock.
4 Put the contents of the pan into the Cooking Pot and stir in the remaining ingredients and then add the chicken thighs.
5 Cover with the Glass Lid and cook for 4 hours on High,
6 hours on Medium or 8 hours on the Low setting.
6 Skim any oil from the surface before serving.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian Sausage Pot
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Ingredients:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
250g (6) meat free sausages
140g carrot, sliced
100g onion, chopped
100g leek, sliced
1 rounded tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp caramelised onion chutney
¾ tsp dried thyme
A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
400ml hot vegetable stock
Method:
1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and then brown the sausages on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2 Add the carrot, onion, and leek to the pan and sauté for a few minutes. Add the flour and mix well.
3 Put the contents of the pan into the Cooking Pot, stir in the remaining ingredients and then add the sausages, stirring gently to ensure they are covered with liquid.
4 Cover with the Glass Lid and select High for a maximum of 4 hours, Medium for 6 hours or Low setting for 8 hours.
Dessert
Rice Pudding
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Ingredients:
20g unsalted butter
85g pudding rice
85g caster sugar
800ml semi skimmed milk
Ground nutmeg
Method:
1 Grease the inside of the Cooking Pot with the butter.
Put the rest into the bottom of the Cooking Pot.
2 Add the rice, sugar and milk and stir well with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle a little nutmeg on the surface.
3 Cover with the Glass Lid. For best results cook on the
Low setting for 5 hours. If using High setting, cook for a maximum of 3 hours, if using Medium setting cook for
3½ - 4 hours.
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Registering your 2 year guarantee
Your standard one year guarantee is extended for an additional 12 months when you register the product within
28 days of purchase with Morphy Richards. If you do not register the product with Morphy Richards within 28 days, your product is guaranteed for 1 year. To validate your 2 year guarantee register with us online at www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Or call our customer registration line quoting model and serial number, these numbers can be found on the base of the product.
UK 0344 871 0242
IRE 1800 409 119
N.B. Each qualifying product needs to be registered with
Morphy Richards individually.
Please note that the 2 year guarantee is only available in the UK and Ireland. Please refer to the one year guarantee for more information.
Your 1 year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailer’s receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference.
Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the base of the product.
Model no.
Serial no.
All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within 28 days of purchase, it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and within 12 months of original purchase, you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product, or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown.
You may be asked to return a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (see Exclusions), the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced as appropriate and dispatched usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If, for any reason, this item is replaced or repaired during the 1 year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date.
Therefore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 1 year guarantee, the appliance must have been used according to the instructions supplied.
For example, crumb trays should have been emptied regularly.
Exclusions
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where:
1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or used contrary to the manufacturer’s recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit.
2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products.
3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff (or authorised dealer).
4 The appliance has been used for hire purposes or non domestic use.
5 The appliance is second hand.
6 Morphy Richards reserves the right not to carry out any type of servicing under the guarantee at its discretion
7 Batteries and damage from leakage are not covered by the guarantee.
• This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only. See usage limitations within the location safety instructions.
Disclaimer
Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The company, therefore reserves the right to change the specification of it’s models at any time.
For electrical products sold within the
European Community. At the end of the electrical products useful life, it should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country
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WITH ONE OF OUR PRODUCTS,
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The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd
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England, S64 8AJ
Helplines (office hours)
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