Continental Refrigerator CE33364 User manual

Slow Cooker
User Manual
Model: CE33364

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Definitions
Whenever used, the following identify safety and property
damage messages and designate a level of hazard seriousness.
- This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER – Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. Usage of this signal word islimited to
the most extreme situations.
WARNING– Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION– Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor/moderate injury.
NOTICE – Addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as
product and/or property damage.
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury:
WARNING--
When using the SLOW COOKER, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all the instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put base in water
or in any other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children.
4. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
5. Unplug from the socket when not inuse, before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.
6. The use of attachments or tools not recommended by supplier may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
7. Do not use outdoors.

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POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized
plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in anyway.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
WARNING--
8. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or kitchen
countertop. Keep it away form any hot surfaces.
9. KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT PLATES, BURNERS AND
HEATED OVENS.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving the slow cooker when it contains
hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use the slow cooker other than for its intended use.
12. Do not switch on the slow cooker if the ceramic pot is empty.
13. Allow lid and ceramic pot to cool down first before cleaning with water.
14. 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.
15. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic pot.
16. Do not use ceramic pot or glass lid if cracked or chipped.
17. Do not leave the slow cooker connected to the socket outlet when not in use.
18. Do not switch on the slow cooker whenit is upside down or laid on its side.
19. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
20. The appliance must not be immersed in water.
21. This 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 a person responsible for their safety.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
23.If the supply cord is damaged, it mu st be replaced by a special cord
or assembly available from the manufacture or its service agent.
24. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualifiedpersons in order to avoid a hazard.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
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If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, (1) the
marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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USING FOR 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.
HOW TO USE
COOKING:
Place the base on a dry, level, heatresistant surface, away from the edge
of the table 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 to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the
main socket.
Set the temperature to LOW or HIGH settings and cook according to the
recipe.
Do not exceed cooking for over 8-hours.
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Once food is finished cooking, you can switch off the slow cooker or set it
to Keep Warm to keep food warm up to 4 hours.
To turn off, set the knob to OFF and unplug the slow cooker after cooking
is complete and remove the ceramic pot using heat resistant gloves or
mitts.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT
AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN HOT.
WARM FUNCTION:
Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker
for up to 4 hours. Pass 4 hours and food
contents may start to become dry or the
flavor may alter. Food cooked in other
appliances can be transferred to the slow
cooker to keep warm as well.
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SUITABLE FOODS FOR SLOW COOKING AND 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 roomtemperature 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 health cooker.
Authentic stoneware is fired at high te mperatures; 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.
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Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker