Brabantia BBEK1083D User manual

BRABANTIA 6.5L
DIGITAL SLOW
COOKER
Instruction Manual
BBEK1083D
www.brabantia-appliances.com

THANK YOU FOR
PURCHASING OUR
6.5L DIGITAL
SLOW COOKER
We hope it will delight you and
that it will get a special place in
your home. Enjoy!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Please read through the following safety precautions carefully before switching on
the Slow Cooker.
2. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the
guarantee, the sales receipt and, if possible, the gift box with the inner packaging.
3. Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or
serious personal injury.
4. Before plugging the Slow Cooker into the mains electrical supply, check that the
voltage and power supply comply with the specifications indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance.
5. Do not plug the appliance into the power supply until it is fully assembled and
always unplug before disassembling the appliance.
6. The Slow Cooker is not intended for use for 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 a person responsible for their safety.
7. Always keep the Slow Cooker out of the reach of children and do not let children
play with the Slow Cooker. Close adult supervision is required when the Slow
Cooker is used or near children.
8. Always place the Slow Cooker on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Also ensure
that the surface can take the weight of the unit during use.
9. The Slow Cooker is intended for domestic use only and should not be used for
commercial purposes. The Slow Cooker should only be used for its intended
purpose.
10. This appliance is only intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
11. Do not leave the unit unattended when not in use.
12. Do not move or lift the Slow Cooker while it is operating or while it is connected to
an electrical socket.
13. The use of attachments, not specifically recommended by the manufacturer, must
not be used as they may cause personal injury or damage to the appliance.
14. Do not operate the Slow Cooker if the plug or power cord has been damaged, or if
the appliance is not working properly, has been dropped or has been exposed to
water or other liquid.
15. Regularly check the Slow Cooker power cord carefully for damage. If the power
cord is damaged in any way, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid an electrical hazard.
16. Do not allow the power cord to hang over sharp table edges or come into contact
with hot surfaces.
17. Make sure that the Slow Cooker is switched off and remove the plug from the
mains electrical supply when it is not in use, before it is cleaned, before changing
accessories or moving parts and while it is being repaired.
18. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or
any non-removable parts of this Slow Cooker in water or any other liquid.
19. The Slow Cooker base must not be submerged in water, as this may cause a
malfunction and/ or an electric shock. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
20. Do not use the Slow Cooker outdoors.
21. Always switch the power off before removing the plug from the mains electrical
supply.
22. To unplug the appliance, grasp the plug firmly and remove it from the mains
electrical supply. Do not pull on the cord.
23. Never use the Slow Cooker if it is damaged in any way.
24. All repairs must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs may
place the user at risk.
25. Do not leave the base unit switched on without the bowl in place.
26. Use oven gloves when handling the pot or when removing the glass lid after
cooking.
27. Ensure that the glass lid is allowed to cool before immersing it in water.
Insufficient cooling time will cause the lid to crack.
28. When handing this product over to a third party, ensure that this instruction
manual is supplied with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Please read through the following safety precautions carefully before switching on
the Slow Cooker.
2. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the
guarantee, the sales receipt and, if possible, the gift box with the inner packaging.
3. Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or
serious personal injury.
4. Before plugging the Slow Cooker into the mains electrical supply, check that the
voltage and power supply comply with the specifications indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance.
5. Do not plug the appliance into the power supply until it is fully assembled and
always unplug before disassembling the appliance.
6. The Slow Cooker is not intended for use for 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 a person responsible for their safety.
7. Always keep the Slow Cooker out of the reach of children and do not let children
play with the Slow Cooker. Close adult supervision is required when the Slow
Cooker is used or near children.
8. Always place the Slow Cooker on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Also ensure
that the surface can take the weight of the unit during use.
9. The Slow Cooker is intended for domestic use only and should not be used for
commercial purposes. The Slow Cooker should only be used for its intended
purpose.
10. This appliance is only intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
11. Do not leave the unit unattended when not in use.
12. Do not move or lift the Slow Cooker while it is operating or while it is connected to
an electrical socket.
13. The use of attachments, not specifically recommended by the manufacturer, must
not be used as they may cause personal injury or damage to the appliance.
14. Do not operate the Slow Cooker if the plug or power cord has been damaged, or if
the appliance is not working properly, has been dropped or has been exposed to
water or other liquid.
15. Regularly check the Slow Cooker power cord carefully for damage. If the power
cord is damaged in any way, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid an electrical hazard.
16. Do not allow the power cord to hang over sharp table edges or come into contact
with hot surfaces.
17. Make sure that the Slow Cooker is switched off and remove the plug from the
mains electrical supply when it is not in use, before it is cleaned, before changing
accessories or moving parts and while it is being repaired.
18. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or
any non-removable parts of this Slow Cooker in water or any other liquid.
19. The Slow Cooker base must not be submerged in water, as this may cause a
malfunction and/ or an electric shock. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
20. Do not use the Slow Cooker outdoors.
21. Always switch the power off before removing the plug from the mains electrical
supply.
22. To unplug the appliance, grasp the plug firmly and remove it from the mains
electrical supply. Do not pull on the cord.
23. Never use the Slow Cooker if it is damaged in any way.
24. All repairs must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs may
place the user at risk.
25. Do not leave the base unit switched on without the bowl in place.
26. Use oven gloves when handling the pot or when removing the glass lid after
cooking.
27. Ensure that the glass lid is allowed to cool before immersing it in water.
Insufficient cooling time will cause the lid to crack.
28. When handing this product over to a third party, ensure that this instruction
manual is supplied with the appliance.

KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Removable ceramic bowl
2. Stainless steel housing
3. Control panel
4. Tempered glass lid
5. Power light
6. Digital display
7. MODE and TIMER button
8. DOWN and UP button
9. ON/OFF button
10. Keep warm indicator light
11. Lid handle
12. Side handle
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HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Important notes
1. Place the Slow Cooker on a flat, dry work surface, away from other sources of heat.
2. Prepare the food to be cooked and place it inside the ceramic bowl.
3. If you need to pre-cook or brown food prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the Slow Cooker.
5. Place the lid on the appliance.
6. Please note that the Slow Cooker must not be overfilled. The ceramic bowl should
never be more than 3/4 full.
7. All frozen meat, fish, poultry or game should be completely thawed before being
placed in the Slow Cooker to prevent under-cooked food.
8. The temperature rise of a Slow Cooker is not fast enough to re-heat cooked food.
Operation
1. Plug the power cord into the mains electrical supply. The “POWER” light will
illuminate indicating that the unit is plugged in, but that the heating elements have
not turned on. The digital display will illuminate and display the default time setting
of 06:00 (6 hours). At the same time, the default HIGH indicator will illuminate on
the display.
2. Set the operation mode: Press the MODE button to select the operation mode:
HIGH, LOW or WARM.
3. Set the cooking time: Press the TIMER button once, the time will start to flash and
then press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.
NOTE: The cooking time is based on your recipe. The HIGH/ LOW/ WARM setting
has a time range of 2-20 hours. The default time for HIGH or WARM setting is 6
hours. The default time for LOW is 8 hours.
4. Once you have set the operation mode and the cooking time, press the ON/OFF
button. The appliance will start operating and the cooking time on the display will
start counting down.
5. Always cook with the lid in place.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the Slow Cooker will automatically shift to the
keep warm setting, and the indicator for the WARM function will illuminate.
7. The cooking process can be stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button for
approximately 3 seconds. The display will shut off and only the power light will be
illuminated indicating that the unit is still plugged in.
8. When the cooking process is complete, disconnect the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
9. Please note that the ceramic bowl will be hot during and after cooking; therefore
ensure that you use oven gloves when handling the ceramic bowl and allow the
bowl to cool down completely.
Hints on slow cooking
1. Cut root vegetables into small sizes, preferably 5cm. Vegetables take longer to cook
in a Slow Cooker. Vegetables should be placed in the hottest part of the bowl, i.e.
on the bottom or against the sides of the bowl. Ensure that they are completely
immersed during cooking. You may like to sauté or partly boil root vegetables
before adding them to the Slow Cooker.
2. Trim excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does not
allow fat to drain away.
3. As a general guide, food cooked on HIGH will require 4-7 hours cooking and
food cooked on LOW will require from 7 to 10 hours cooking.
4. For recipes that require the ingredients to be ‘browned’ first, you will need to
do this in a separate pan and then add the browned food to the Slow Cooker.
This helps to lock in the juices and improves the colour of cooked food.
5. When adding liquid or stock to the Slow Cooker, use warm (not boiling)
liquid as this will reduce the heating time.
6. Resist the temptation to view the food by lifting the glass lid. This will break the
condensation seal around the lip of the bowl, releasing heat, and the seal will take
some time to form again. Each time you lift the lid, you add another 20 minutes
(approximately) to the cooking time.
7. Ensure that the food or liquid comes up to at least half way against the walls of the
bowl.
8. When braising meat or vegetables in liquid (for example pot roasting), ensure that
the liquid only just covers the food.
9. Be conservative when adding strongly flavoured herbs and spices. The slow cooking
process retains most flavours and makes the taste very concentrated.
10. Please note that the ceramic bowl and the heating element surface will be
hot during and after cooking. Therefore, ensure that you use oven gloves when
handling the ceramic bowl and ensure the heating element surface does not come
into contact with any skin. To avoid skin burns, allow the
bowl and the heating element to cool down completely.
11. If you need to speed up the cooking process, remember that cooking the food on
HIGH rather than LOW will generally halve the recommended cooking time.
12. The juices from the meat and vegetables will thin the sauce during cooking,
therefore, start with a thicker sauce than in conventional cooking. Alternatively turn
the appliance to HIGH and stir in a mixture of corn flour and water 30 minutes
before the cooking time is completed. Stir continuously until thickened. Take care to
avoid steam burns when doing this.
13. Remember that the longest cooking ingredients such as carrots, potatoes and dried
beans will dictate the minimum cooking time required.
14. Ensure that there is enough liquid when cooking in the Slow Cooker, just as you
would when cooking a regular stew. Never cook with only dry ingredients.
WHEN THE SLOW COOKING PROCESS IS COMPLETE
1. Disconnect the plug from the mains electrical supply.
2. The Slow Cooker will continue cooking until it is switched to the OFF position or
turned off at the wall socket.
3. If some of the food is to be eaten by a late-comer within the next few hours, set the
appliance to LOW and leave the Slow Cooker on.
4. Never leave food to cool slowly in the Slow Cooker as the ceramic bowl retains heat
for many hours.
5. WARNING: Cold, left-over food should not be reheated in the Slow Cooker as the
temperature rise of the Slow Cooker is not fast enough to reheat food safely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
2. Always allow the unit to cool down completely.
3. Remove the glass lid and the ceramic bowl and wash them in hot soapy water. If
any food is attached to the bottom, soak the ceramic bowl in warm water and then
scrub gently with a plastic scourer or brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Do not immerse the outer body in water or any other liquid.
5. Wipe the body of the Slow Cooker with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe
down the interior.
6. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as these may damage the finish on the outer
housing.
7. Caution! Do not fill the ceramic bowl with cold water if the bowl is still warm after
cooking.
8. Avoid subjecting the cooking pot to rapid changes of temperature, such as pouring
cold water into a warm cooking pot, as this may cause damage to the cooking pot.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To dispose of your
appliance correctly, please contact or take it to your local refuse/recycling
centre. Alternatively, contact your local council for information on your local re-use
centre. Please make this product environmentally safe for recycling.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your Brabantia appliance, please
be aware that your Brabantia appliance has a warranty.
Warranty exclusions:
The warranty will not be valid if:
1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for any purpose other than its intended function.
3. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following:
- Incorrect voltage
- Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
- Misuse or abuse of the product
- Faulty or improper installation
- Mains supply problems, including power spikes or lightning damage
- Infestation by insects
- Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorised
service personnel
- Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
- Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
- Usage with accessories not pre-approved by Brabantia
Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in this Instruction
Manual.
Due to continuous product development, specifications may be subject
to change without prior notification.

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Important notes
1. Place the Slow Cooker on a flat, dry work surface, away from other sources of heat.
2. Prepare the food to be cooked and place it inside the ceramic bowl.
3. If you need to pre-cook or brown food prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the Slow Cooker.
5. Place the lid on the appliance.
6. Please note that the Slow Cooker must not be overfilled. The ceramic bowl should
never be more than 3/4 full.
7. All frozen meat, fish, poultry or game should be completely thawed before being
placed in the Slow Cooker to prevent under-cooked food.
8. The temperature rise of a Slow Cooker is not fast enough to re-heat cooked food.
Operation
1. Plug the power cord into the mains electrical supply. The “POWER” light will
illuminate indicating that the unit is plugged in, but that the heating elements have
not turned on. The digital display will illuminate and display the default time setting
of 06:00 (6 hours). At the same time, the default HIGH indicator will illuminate on
the display.
2. Set the operation mode: Press the MODE button to select the operation mode:
HIGH, LOW or WARM.
3. Set the cooking time: Press the TIMER button once, the time will start to flash and
then press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.
NOTE: The cooking time is based on your recipe. The HIGH/ LOW/ WARM setting
has a time range of 2-20 hours. The default time for HIGH or WARM setting is 6
hours. The default time for LOW is 8 hours.
4. Once you have set the operation mode and the cooking time, press the ON/OFF
button. The appliance will start operating and the cooking time on the display will
start counting down.
5. Always cook with the lid in place.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the Slow Cooker will automatically shift to the
keep warm setting, and the indicator for the WARM function will illuminate.
7. The cooking process can be stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button for
approximately 3 seconds. The display will shut off and only the power light will be
illuminated indicating that the unit is still plugged in.
8. When the cooking process is complete, disconnect the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
9. Please note that the ceramic bowl will be hot during and after cooking; therefore
ensure that you use oven gloves when handling the ceramic bowl and allow the
bowl to cool down completely.
Hints on slow cooking
1. Cut root vegetables into small sizes, preferably 5cm. Vegetables take longer to cook
in a Slow Cooker. Vegetables should be placed in the hottest part of the bowl, i.e.
on the bottom or against the sides of the bowl. Ensure that they are completely
immersed during cooking. You may like to sauté or partly boil root vegetables
before adding them to the Slow Cooker.
2. Trim excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does not
allow fat to drain away.
3. As a general guide, food cooked on HIGH will require 4-7 hours cooking and
food cooked on LOW will require from 7 to 10 hours cooking.
4. For recipes that require the ingredients to be ‘browned’ first, you will need to
do this in a separate pan and then add the browned food to the Slow Cooker.
This helps to lock in the juices and improves the colour of cooked food.
5. When adding liquid or stock to the Slow Cooker, use warm (not boiling)
liquid as this will reduce the heating time.
6. Resist the temptation to view the food by lifting the glass lid. This will break the
condensation seal around the lip of the bowl, releasing heat, and the seal will take
some time to form again. Each time you lift the lid, you add another 20 minutes
(approximately) to the cooking time.
7. Ensure that the food or liquid comes up to at least half way against the walls of the
bowl.
8. When braising meat or vegetables in liquid (for example pot roasting), ensure that
the liquid only just covers the food.
9. Be conservative when adding strongly flavoured herbs and spices. The slow cooking
process retains most flavours and makes the taste very concentrated.
10. Please note that the ceramic bowl and the heating element surface will be
hot during and after cooking. Therefore, ensure that you use oven gloves when
handling the ceramic bowl and ensure the heating element surface does not come
into contact with any skin. To avoid skin burns, allow the
bowl and the heating element to cool down completely.
11. If you need to speed up the cooking process, remember that cooking the food on
HIGH rather than LOW will generally halve the recommended cooking time.
12. The juices from the meat and vegetables will thin the sauce during cooking,
therefore, start with a thicker sauce than in conventional cooking. Alternatively turn
the appliance to HIGH and stir in a mixture of corn flour and water 30 minutes
before the cooking time is completed. Stir continuously until thickened. Take care to
avoid steam burns when doing this.
13. Remember that the longest cooking ingredients such as carrots, potatoes and dried
beans will dictate the minimum cooking time required.
14. Ensure that there is enough liquid when cooking in the Slow Cooker, just as you
would when cooking a regular stew. Never cook with only dry ingredients.
WHEN THE SLOW COOKING PROCESS IS COMPLETE
1. Disconnect the plug from the mains electrical supply.
2. The Slow Cooker will continue cooking until it is switched to the OFF position or
turned off at the wall socket.
3. If some of the food is to be eaten by a late-comer within the next few hours, set the
appliance to LOW and leave the Slow Cooker on.
4. Never leave food to cool slowly in the Slow Cooker as the ceramic bowl retains heat
for many hours.
5. WARNING: Cold, left-over food should not be reheated in the Slow Cooker as the
temperature rise of the Slow Cooker is not fast enough to reheat food safely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
2. Always allow the unit to cool down completely.
3. Remove the glass lid and the ceramic bowl and wash them in hot soapy water. If
any food is attached to the bottom, soak the ceramic bowl in warm water and then
scrub gently with a plastic scourer or brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Do not immerse the outer body in water or any other liquid.
5. Wipe the body of the Slow Cooker with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe
down the interior.
6. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as these may damage the finish on the outer
housing.
7. Caution! Do not fill the ceramic bowl with cold water if the bowl is still warm after
cooking.
8. Avoid subjecting the cooking pot to rapid changes of temperature, such as pouring
cold water into a warm cooking pot, as this may cause damage to the cooking pot.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To dispose of your
appliance correctly, please contact or take it to your local refuse/recycling
centre. Alternatively, contact your local council for information on your local re-use
centre. Please make this product environmentally safe for recycling.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your Brabantia appliance, please
be aware that your Brabantia appliance has a warranty.
Warranty exclusions:
The warranty will not be valid if:
1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for any purpose other than its intended function.
3. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following:
- Incorrect voltage
- Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
- Misuse or abuse of the product
- Faulty or improper installation
- Mains supply problems, including power spikes or lightning damage
- Infestation by insects
- Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorised
service personnel
- Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
- Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
- Usage with accessories not pre-approved by Brabantia
Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in this Instruction
Manual.
Due to continuous product development, specifications may be subject
to change without prior notification.

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Important notes
1. Place the Slow Cooker on a flat, dry work surface, away from other sources of heat.
2. Prepare the food to be cooked and place it inside the ceramic bowl.
3. If you need to pre-cook or brown food prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the Slow Cooker.
5. Place the lid on the appliance.
6. Please note that the Slow Cooker must not be overfilled. The ceramic bowl should
never be more than 3/4 full.
7. All frozen meat, fish, poultry or game should be completely thawed before being
placed in the Slow Cooker to prevent under-cooked food.
8. The temperature rise of a Slow Cooker is not fast enough to re-heat cooked food.
Operation
1. Plug the power cord into the mains electrical supply. The “POWER” light will
illuminate indicating that the unit is plugged in, but that the heating elements have
not turned on. The digital display will illuminate and display the default time setting
of 06:00 (6 hours). At the same time, the default HIGH indicator will illuminate on
the display.
2. Set the operation mode: Press the MODE button to select the operation mode:
HIGH, LOW or WARM.
3. Set the cooking time: Press the TIMER button once, the time will start to flash and
then press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.
NOTE: The cooking time is based on your recipe. The HIGH/ LOW/ WARM setting
has a time range of 2-20 hours. The default time for HIGH or WARM setting is 6
hours. The default time for LOW is 8 hours.
4. Once you have set the operation mode and the cooking time, press the ON/OFF
button. The appliance will start operating and the cooking time on the display will
start counting down.
5. Always cook with the lid in place.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the Slow Cooker will automatically shift to the
keep warm setting, and the indicator for the WARM function will illuminate.
7. The cooking process can be stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button for
approximately 3 seconds. The display will shut off and only the power light will be
illuminated indicating that the unit is still plugged in.
8. When the cooking process is complete, disconnect the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
9. Please note that the ceramic bowl will be hot during and after cooking; therefore
ensure that you use oven gloves when handling the ceramic bowl and allow the
bowl to cool down completely.
Hints on slow cooking
1. Cut root vegetables into small sizes, preferably 5cm. Vegetables take longer to cook
in a Slow Cooker. Vegetables should be placed in the hottest part of the bowl, i.e.
on the bottom or against the sides of the bowl. Ensure that they are completely
immersed during cooking. You may like to sauté or partly boil root vegetables
before adding them to the Slow Cooker.
2. Trim excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does not
allow fat to drain away.
3. As a general guide, food cooked on HIGH will require 4-7 hours cooking and
food cooked on LOW will require from 7 to 10 hours cooking.
4. For recipes that require the ingredients to be ‘browned’ first, you will need to
do this in a separate pan and then add the browned food to the Slow Cooker.
This helps to lock in the juices and improves the colour of cooked food.
5. When adding liquid or stock to the Slow Cooker, use warm (not boiling)
liquid as this will reduce the heating time.
6. Resist the temptation to view the food by lifting the glass lid. This will break the
condensation seal around the lip of the bowl, releasing heat, and the seal will take
some time to form again. Each time you lift the lid, you add another 20 minutes
(approximately) to the cooking time.
7. Ensure that the food or liquid comes up to at least half way against the walls of the
bowl.
8. When braising meat or vegetables in liquid (for example pot roasting), ensure that
the liquid only just covers the food.
9. Be conservative when adding strongly flavoured herbs and spices. The slow cooking
process retains most flavours and makes the taste very concentrated.
10. Please note that the ceramic bowl and the heating element surface will be
hot during and after cooking. Therefore, ensure that you use oven gloves when
handling the ceramic bowl and ensure the heating element surface does not come
into contact with any skin. To avoid skin burns, allow the
bowl and the heating element to cool down completely.
11. If you need to speed up the cooking process, remember that cooking the food on
HIGH rather than LOW will generally halve the recommended cooking time.
12. The juices from the meat and vegetables will thin the sauce during cooking,
therefore, start with a thicker sauce than in conventional cooking. Alternatively turn
the appliance to HIGH and stir in a mixture of corn flour and water 30 minutes
before the cooking time is completed. Stir continuously until thickened. Take care to
avoid steam burns when doing this.
13. Remember that the longest cooking ingredients such as carrots, potatoes and dried
beans will dictate the minimum cooking time required.
14. Ensure that there is enough liquid when cooking in the Slow Cooker, just as you
would when cooking a regular stew. Never cook with only dry ingredients.
WHEN THE SLOW COOKING PROCESS IS COMPLETE
1. Disconnect the plug from the mains electrical supply.
2. The Slow Cooker will continue cooking until it is switched to the OFF position or
turned off at the wall socket.
3. If some of the food is to be eaten by a late-comer within the next few hours, set the
appliance to LOW and leave the Slow Cooker on.
4. Never leave food to cool slowly in the Slow Cooker as the ceramic bowl retains heat
for many hours.
5. WARNING: Cold, left-over food should not be reheated in the Slow Cooker as the
temperature rise of the Slow Cooker is not fast enough to reheat food safely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
2. Always allow the unit to cool down completely.
3. Remove the glass lid and the ceramic bowl and wash them in hot soapy water. If
any food is attached to the bottom, soak the ceramic bowl in warm water and then
scrub gently with a plastic scourer or brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Do not immerse the outer body in water or any other liquid.
5. Wipe the body of the Slow Cooker with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe
down the interior.
6. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as these may damage the finish on the outer
housing.
7. Caution! Do not fill the ceramic bowl with cold water if the bowl is still warm after
cooking.
8. Avoid subjecting the cooking pot to rapid changes of temperature, such as pouring
cold water into a warm cooking pot, as this may cause damage to the cooking pot.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To dispose of your
appliance correctly, please contact or take it to your local refuse/recycling
centre. Alternatively, contact your local council for information on your local re-use
centre. Please make this product environmentally safe for recycling.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your Brabantia appliance, please
be aware that your Brabantia appliance has a warranty.
Warranty exclusions:
The warranty will not be valid if:
1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for any purpose other than its intended function.
3. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following:
- Incorrect voltage
- Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
- Misuse or abuse of the product
- Faulty or improper installation
- Mains supply problems, including power spikes or lightning damage
- Infestation by insects
- Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorised
service personnel
- Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
- Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
- Usage with accessories not pre-approved by Brabantia
Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in this Instruction
Manual.
Due to continuous product development, specifications may be subject
to change without prior notification.

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Important notes
1. Place the Slow Cooker on a flat, dry work surface, away from other sources of heat.
2. Prepare the food to be cooked and place it inside the ceramic bowl.
3. If you need to pre-cook or brown food prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the Slow Cooker.
5. Place the lid on the appliance.
6. Please note that the Slow Cooker must not be overfilled. The ceramic bowl should
never be more than 3/4 full.
7. All frozen meat, fish, poultry or game should be completely thawed before being
placed in the Slow Cooker to prevent under-cooked food.
8. The temperature rise of a Slow Cooker is not fast enough to re-heat cooked food.
Operation
1. Plug the power cord into the mains electrical supply. The “POWER” light will
illuminate indicating that the unit is plugged in, but that the heating elements have
not turned on. The digital display will illuminate and display the default time setting
of 06:00 (6 hours). At the same time, the default HIGH indicator will illuminate on
the display.
2. Set the operation mode: Press the MODE button to select the operation mode:
HIGH, LOW or WARM.
3. Set the cooking time: Press the TIMER button once, the time will start to flash and
then press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.
NOTE: The cooking time is based on your recipe. The HIGH/ LOW/ WARM setting
has a time range of 2-20 hours. The default time for HIGH or WARM setting is 6
hours. The default time for LOW is 8 hours.
4. Once you have set the operation mode and the cooking time, press the ON/OFF
button. The appliance will start operating and the cooking time on the display will
start counting down.
5. Always cook with the lid in place.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the Slow Cooker will automatically shift to the
keep warm setting, and the indicator for the WARM function will illuminate.
7. The cooking process can be stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button for
approximately 3 seconds. The display will shut off and only the power light will be
illuminated indicating that the unit is still plugged in.
8. When the cooking process is complete, disconnect the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
9. Please note that the ceramic bowl will be hot during and after cooking; therefore
ensure that you use oven gloves when handling the ceramic bowl and allow the
bowl to cool down completely.
Hints on slow cooking
1. Cut root vegetables into small sizes, preferably 5cm. Vegetables take longer to cook
in a Slow Cooker. Vegetables should be placed in the hottest part of the bowl, i.e.
on the bottom or against the sides of the bowl. Ensure that they are completely
immersed during cooking. You may like to sauté or partly boil root vegetables
before adding them to the Slow Cooker.
2. Trim excess fat from meat before cooking as the slow cooking method does not
allow fat to drain away.
3. As a general guide, food cooked on HIGH will require 4-7 hours cooking and
food cooked on LOW will require from 7 to 10 hours cooking.
4. For recipes that require the ingredients to be ‘browned’ first, you will need to
do this in a separate pan and then add the browned food to the Slow Cooker.
This helps to lock in the juices and improves the colour of cooked food.
5. When adding liquid or stock to the Slow Cooker, use warm (not boiling)
liquid as this will reduce the heating time.
6. Resist the temptation to view the food by lifting the glass lid. This will break the
condensation seal around the lip of the bowl, releasing heat, and the seal will take
some time to form again. Each time you lift the lid, you add another 20 minutes
(approximately) to the cooking time.
7. Ensure that the food or liquid comes up to at least half way against the walls of the
bowl.
8. When braising meat or vegetables in liquid (for example pot roasting), ensure that
the liquid only just covers the food.
9. Be conservative when adding strongly flavoured herbs and spices. The slow cooking
process retains most flavours and makes the taste very concentrated.
10. Please note that the ceramic bowl and the heating element surface will be
hot during and after cooking. Therefore, ensure that you use oven gloves when
handling the ceramic bowl and ensure the heating element surface does not come
into contact with any skin. To avoid skin burns, allow the
bowl and the heating element to cool down completely.
11. If you need to speed up the cooking process, remember that cooking the food on
HIGH rather than LOW will generally halve the recommended cooking time.
12. The juices from the meat and vegetables will thin the sauce during cooking,
therefore, start with a thicker sauce than in conventional cooking. Alternatively turn
the appliance to HIGH and stir in a mixture of corn flour and water 30 minutes
before the cooking time is completed. Stir continuously until thickened. Take care to
avoid steam burns when doing this.
13. Remember that the longest cooking ingredients such as carrots, potatoes and dried
beans will dictate the minimum cooking time required.
14. Ensure that there is enough liquid when cooking in the Slow Cooker, just as you
would when cooking a regular stew. Never cook with only dry ingredients.
WHEN THE SLOW COOKING PROCESS IS COMPLETE
1. Disconnect the plug from the mains electrical supply.
2. The Slow Cooker will continue cooking until it is switched to the OFF position or
turned off at the wall socket.
3. If some of the food is to be eaten by a late-comer within the next few hours, set the
appliance to LOW and leave the Slow Cooker on.
4. Never leave food to cool slowly in the Slow Cooker as the ceramic bowl retains heat
for many hours.
5. WARNING: Cold, left-over food should not be reheated in the Slow Cooker as the
temperature rise of the Slow Cooker is not fast enough to reheat food safely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, ensure that the Slow Cooker is unplugged from the mains electrical
supply.
2. Always allow the unit to cool down completely.
3. Remove the glass lid and the ceramic bowl and wash them in hot soapy water. If
any food is attached to the bottom, soak the ceramic bowl in warm water and then
scrub gently with a plastic scourer or brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Do not immerse the outer body in water or any other liquid.
5. Wipe the body of the Slow Cooker with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe
down the interior.
6. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as these may damage the finish on the outer
housing.
7. Caution! Do not fill the ceramic bowl with cold water if the bowl is still warm after
cooking.
8. Avoid subjecting the cooking pot to rapid changes of temperature, such as pouring
cold water into a warm cooking pot, as this may cause damage to the cooking pot.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To dispose of your
appliance correctly, please contact or take it to your local refuse/recycling
centre. Alternatively, contact your local council for information on your local re-use
centre. Please make this product environmentally safe for recycling.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your Brabantia appliance, please
be aware that your Brabantia appliance has a warranty.
Warranty exclusions:
The warranty will not be valid if:
1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for any purpose other than its intended function.
3. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following:
- Incorrect voltage
- Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
- Misuse or abuse of the product
- Faulty or improper installation
- Mains supply problems, including power spikes or lightning damage
- Infestation by insects
- Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorised
service personnel
- Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
- Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
- Usage with accessories not pre-approved by Brabantia
Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in this Instruction
Manual.
Due to continuous product development, specifications may be subject
to change without prior notification.

BBEK1083D 6.5L DIGITAL SLOW COOKER
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Manufactured by Rank Sharp Industries under
exclusive licence of Brabantia Nederland B.V.
Rank Sharp Industries
4th Floor of No. 3 Yuk Yat Street,
Tokwawan, Kowloon, Hong Kong