Akai NSC-350LCD User manual

N13275
3.5L
LCD Stainless Steel
Slow Cooker
NSC-350LCD
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
NZ: 0800 836 761
AU: 1300 886 649

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Important Safety Instructions
Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place, along with the warranty
card, purchase receipt and carton for future reference. The safety precautions
enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly
adhered to.
• Read all the instructions.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including 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 person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put base in water or in any
other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children.
• NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
• Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended by supplier may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or kitchen
countertop. Keep it away form any hot surfaces.
• KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT PLATES, BURNERS AND
HEATED OVENS.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving the slow cooker when it contains
hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
• Do not use the slow cooker other than for its intended use.
• Do not switch on the slow cooker if the ceramic pot is empty.
• Allow lid and ceramic pot to cool down first before cleaning with water.
• Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker during its operation or
before it cools. Use the handles or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven
gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling contents.
• Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic pot.
• Do not use ceramic pot or glass lid if cracked or chipped.
• Do not leave the slow cooker connected to the socket outlet when not in use.
• Do not switch on the slow cooker when it is upside down or laid on its side.
• The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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Know your LCD Slow Cooker
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1. Glass lid
2. On/Off power button
3. Timer control
4. Low/High/Warm control
5. LCD Display
6. Ceramic pot

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Using for the First Time
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 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
using the unit for some time.
AUTO Setting:
The AUTO setting allows the user to set the slow cooker to cook frozen food for the
day and be ready to server 8-10 hours later. When set to AUTO, the Slow Cooker
will cook on HIGH until the food defrosts and reaches a pre-set temperature, then
switches to LOW and maintains a constant low cooking temperature.
However if you wish to extend the cooking period, you can use the LOW setting
and if you wish to shorten the cooking period you can use the HIGH setting.

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Operating your LCD Slow Cooker
• Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the
work surface. Do not use on the floor.
• Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and place the 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 the OFF position before plugging the unit into the
main socket.
• Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and remove the crock pot
using oven gloves.
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 hot meal
with minimum preparation and maximum free time away 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 pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take straight
to the table for serving. (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 tender and
full of flavour.

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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 pot and all
ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method
does not allow fat to evaporate.
• If 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 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 use in a 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 may start appearing “crazed”.
• 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 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 cooker,
remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low or auto)
and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will
escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10 minutes to the
cooking time.
• If cooking soups, leave a 5 cm space between the top of the cook 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 auto.
• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low. 4-6 hours on high
and 5-7 hours on auto.
• 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.
• Food cut into small pieces will cook more quickly. A degree of ‘trial and error’
will be required to fully optimise the potential of your slow cooker.
• Root vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange
vegetables in the lower half of the pot.
• After food is cooked, switch cooker off and leave covered with the lid. 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 improves the flavor but is
not necessary if time is limited.
• 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. Joint weight should be kept
within the maximum limit.

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Care & 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.
• The stoneware insert 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 rinse the next day.
• The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and 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.
Recycling
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local
authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
Warranty
Here at AKAI we pride ourselves on producing a range
of quality home appliances that are both packed with features
and completely reliable. We are so condent in our products.
We back them up with a full 2 year replacement warranty.
Now you too can relax knowing that AKAI have you covered.
Customer Helpline NZ: 0800 836 761
AU: 1300 886 649
This Product is covered by 2 year replacement warranty when
accompanied by proof of purchase.