Aim ASC65 User manual
6.5 litre
slow
cooker
350 W
• slow cooker
• 3 heat settings
• 6.5 litre capacity
• brushed stainless steel housing
• tempered glass lid
• removable ceramic pot
• power on indicator light
• efficient 350 watt cooking system
USER MANUAL
INDEX
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• USING FOR FIRST TIME
• USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
• SUITABLE FOODS FOR SLOW COOKING & PREPARATION
• TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
• CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
• 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
• REPAIRS PROCEDURE
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using the Slow Cooker, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Before connecting the Slow Cooker to the electrical power supply,
check that the voltage indicated corresponds with the voltage in
your home. If this is not the case, do not use the Slow Cooker.
3. Never use the Slow Cooker when it is damaged in any way.
4. WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the Slow Cooker to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power cable,
plugs or the Slow Cooker in water or any other liquids.
6. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufactureroritsserviceagentorasimilarqualiedpersonin
order to avoid a hazard. See Returns Policy.
7. The user must not leave when the Slow Cooker is being used.
8. Do not allow children to use or be too close to the Slow Cooker.
9. Do not let power cable hang over the edge of the table or kitchen
worktop or close to hot surfaces.
10. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the Ceramic Pot.
11. Do not use Ceramic Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or chipped.
12. Do not switch on the Slow Cooker when it is upside down or laid on
its side.
13. The Glass Lid and Ceramic Pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
the Slow Cooker for the rst time, and always keep
these instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - CONTINUED
14. PlacetheSlowCookeronatableoratsurface,ensurethatitis
placedonrmlevelsurfaceandclosetotheelectricalsupplysocket
andkeepawayfromanyinammablesandexplosives.TheSlow
Cooker cannot be close to any other oven or hot plate.
15. Always ensure that you have disconnected the plug from the
electrical supply socket on the wall before proceeding to clean the
Slow Cooker or after using every time.
16. Make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with the
heating parts of the Slow Cooker.
17. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the Slow
Cooker is in operation. Do not touch hot surfaces. Please use
handles or knobs.
18. The use of attachments that are not recommended by the Slow
Cooker manufacturer may cause injury.
19. Do not use Slow Cooker for anything other than original use.
20. Do not use outdoors.
21. No liability will be held for any damage caused by noncompliance
with these instructions for any improper use or mishandling.
22. This Slow Cooker is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervision or instruction concerning use of the Slow Cooker by a
person responsible for their safety.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the Slow Cooker.
24. Do not use the Slow Cooker together with a clock timer or a
separate telecontrol system.
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USING FOR FIRST TIME
Before using the SLOW COOKER for the rst time:
Remove all packaging materials, 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 thoroughly and dry.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN
WATER.
Note: During initial use you may notice a slight odor due to the burning off
of manufacturing residues. This is completely normal and will disappear after
a few uses.
LOW SETTING:
The low setting is recommended for cooking foods with low liquid density.
Food can be cooked for up to 6-8 hours.
HIGH SETTING:
The high setting is recommended for cooking foods with high liquid content
and for meats, beans and grains. Food can be cooked for up to 4-6 hours.
WARM SETTING:
Keep food warm in the Slow Cooker for easy serving, Food can be kept
warmforupto4hours.Extendedperiodsmayresultinalteringtheavorof
the food and over-drying the food.
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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
• Place the Base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the
edgeoftheworksurface.Donotuseontheoor.
• Place food and other ingredients into the Ceramic Pot and place the
Ceramic Pot into the Base. Cover 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 Knob to the “OFF” position before plugging the unit
into the electrical supply socket.
• Switch off and unplug the Slow Cooker after cooking and remove the
Ceramic Pot using oven gloves as the Ceramic Pot will be hot.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER
COOKING AS IT REMAINS HOT.
About slow cooking:
• Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious
hotmealwithminimumpreparationandmaximumfreetimeaway
from the kitchen.
• Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles but
with this Ceramic Pot you can also produce most modern family
meals and dinner party dishes. This Ceramic Pot is convenient as
well as modern enough to serve it straight on the table. (Always
place the Ceramic Pot on a heat proof mat or surface).
• This method of cooking is ideal for preparing tougher cuts of meat,
giving them the long, gentle simmering that ensures that they become
tenderandfullofavour.
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SUITABLE FOODS FOR SLOW COOKING & PREPARATION
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few
guidelines that need to be followed.
• Cut root 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
Ceramic Pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
• Trimallexcessfatfrommeatbeforecookingsincetheslowcooking
method does not allow fat to evaporate.
• Ifadaptinganexistingrecipefromconventionalcooking,youmay
need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will
notevaporatefromtheSlowCookertothesameextentaswith
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
minutestoremovetoxinsbeforeuseinaSlowCooker.
• Authenticstonewareisredathightemperatures;thereforethe
Ceramic Pot may have minor surface blemishes and the Glass Lid
may rock slightly due to this. 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 may start appearing
crazed (slight cracks in the ceramic).
• Do not put the Ceramic Pot or Glass Lid in an oven, freezer, and
microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.
• Do not subject the Ceramic Pot to sudden changes in temperature.
Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause 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 Slow Cooker on when the Ceramic Pot is empty or
out of the base.
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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
• The Slow Cooker pot must be at least half full for best results.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the
Slow Cooker, remove the Glass Lid after cooking and turn the control
to high (if set to low or warm) and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• TheGlassLidisnotasealedt.Don’tremoveunnecessarilyasthe
built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the Glass Lid, allow
an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time.
• If cooking soups, leave a 5 cm space between the top of the Ceramic
Pot and the food surface to allow simmering.
• Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to
prepare food that morning prepare it 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 setting low, high
or warm.
• Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood,
milk, and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking
time. Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water
and fat content, initial temperature of the food and the size of
the food.
• Root vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and
arrange vegetables in the lower half of the pot.
• Foodcutintosmallpieceswillcookmorequickly.Adegreeof‘trial
anderror’willberequiredtofullyoptimizethepotentialofyour
Slow Cooker.
• After food is cooked, switch the Slow Cooker off and leave covered
with the Glass Lid on. There will be enough heat in the Ceramic Pot
to keep warm for 30 minutes. If you require longer to keep warm
switch to the low setting.
• All food may 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 Ceramic Pot.
• Pre-browning meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices also
reduces the fat content before adding to the Ceramic Pot. This
improvestheavorbutisnotnecessaryiftimeislimited.
• 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 with water. If necessary, cut in two pieces.
Jointweightshouldbekeptwithinthemaximumlimit.
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CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
• The Ceramic Pot is dishwasher safe or can also be cleaned with
warm soapy water. To remove any foods that have been cooked
onto the bottom of the pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and
rinsethenextday.
• TheexterioroftheSlowCookercanbewipedwithadampclothand
dried. DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaner or scouring pad to clean
any part of the Slow Cooker as this will damage the surface.
WARNING: NEVER SUBMERGE THE ENTIRE SLOW COOKER INTO
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID OR THIS MAY DAMAGE THE
SLOW COOKER.
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TheManufacturerherebyprovidesawarrantytotheoriginalpurchaserofthisproduct(‘the
consumer’)thatthisproductwillbefreeofmanufacturingdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanship
whichundernormal,personal,familyorhouseholduse(commercialuseexpresslyexcluded)
manifest themselves within the 2 year from the date of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS
• The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a
result of disaster, misuse, commercial use, not in accordance within the written instructions
includedwiththeproduct,abuseand/oranynon-authorisedmodicationoftheproduct,
incorrect installation of the product or normal wear and tear.
• Remote Controls do not fall under warranty.
• Insect infestation of the electrical or motor makes the claim invalid.
• Broken Glass or Customer abuse do not fall under the warranty.
WAIVER
The warranty and the obligations of the Manufacturer provided herein are in lieu of, and the
consumer,waivesallotherwarranties,guarantees,conditionsorliabilities,expressorimplied,
arising by law or otherwise, including without limitation, any obligation of the manufacturer in
respect of any injury, loss or damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the use of,
orinabilitytousethisproductandwhetherornotoccasionedbythemanufacturer’snegligence
or any act or omission on its part.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Any claim in terms of the warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If such proof
isnotavailable,thennotwithstandinganythingtothecontraryherein,theserviceagent’s
prevailing charges for services/repairs and/or spares will be payable by the Consumer upon
collection of the repaired product. The Consumer should call the Pick n Pay CUSTOMER
CARE number on 0860 30 30 30 (only in South Africa). Customers residing outside South
Africa can return the product back to a Pick n Pay store. During the warranty period the
productmayonlybeservicedand/orrepairedbytheManufacturer’sdulyauthorisedagent(s).
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If this product proves to
be faulty during normal
use due to defective
materials or workmanship.
Refer to our website for
terms and conditions.
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REPAIRS PROCEDURE
ShouldyouexperienceanyfaultsonyourAimproduct,pleaseadheretothefollowing
proceduretohavethefaultrectiedspeedilyandprofessionally.
You can return the product to the store.
Call the Pick n Pay CUSTOMER CARE number on 0860 30 30 30 (only in South Africa) to
reportthefaultandmakearrangementsforthenextsteps.
Note: Should you live in an outlying area or outside South Africa, it may be necessary to
return the product to the store nearest to you.
COST OF REPAIRS
UNDER WARRANTY
Any items still under warranty will be repaired free of charge, as long as it complies with the
terms and conditions of the warranty (refer to “warranties” section in this manual). Any items
thatneedtoberepairedthatareNOTcoveredinthewarrantywillbefortheconsumer’s
expense.Aquotefortherepair/replacementoftheseitemswillbeprovidedtotheconsumer
for approval prior to repairs being conducted.
OUT OF WARRANTY
Anyitemsthatneedtoberepairedoncethewarrantyhasexpiredwillbefortheconsumer’s
expenseincludingcalloutfees.Aquotefortherepair/replacementoftheseitemswillbe
provided to the consumer for approval prior to repairs being conducted.
Raymond Ackerman
Founder of Pick nPay
Product of China
CUSTOMER CARE
Sharecall: 0860 30 30 30
ONLY IN SOUTH AFRICA
customercare@pnp.co.za
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