Cook's essentials 817882 Technical specifications

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND RECIPE GUIDE

Model No: 817882
220-240V, 50/60Hz 200W
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SEAR SLOW COOKER

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At a glance
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KEY COMPONENTS
1. Lid Handle
2. Lid
3. Sear Cooking Pot (Non-Stick)
4. Outer Container
5. Carrying Handles
6. User Control (See details next page)
7. Body
8. Power Cord & Mains Plug
9. Base
10. Feet (x3)
Congratulations on the purchase of this high quality product. This Sear Slow Cooker oers
the convenience of a Cooking Pot that is hob safe meaning that meats and other ingredients
can be seared directly without having to use a separate pan. In addition, the non-stick
coating greatly assists the removal of food residues.
Used and cared for in line with the guidance provided within this Instruction Manual it
should provide you with many years of trouble-free service.
Product Overview
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The use of any electrical appliance requires the application of the following common sense
safety rules.
WARNING: Fire Risk – Most people are aware of the risks of Electrical Fires. Probably
we all know someone who has experienced an issue of this kind, be it major or minor. The
most common causes of these issues are Tumble Dryers, Washing Machines and to a lesser
degree refrigerators. However, as a responsible Supplier we want to provide you with the
best advice to try an avoid a problem of this kind with any product you buy from us, no
matter how small the risk. Therefore, please take particular note of any warnings in these
Operating Instructions that are followed by “Risk of Fire.”
Failure to observe these safety rules exposes the user to the risk of personal injury or the
product itself to the risk of damage. These two categories are denoted by the following
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
Please therefore note the following safety advice.
Health and Safety
User Control
USER SETTINGS
A– Power OFF.
B– WARM
(80W Nominal Consumption)
C– LOW Setting
(120W Nominal Consumption)
D- HIGH
(200W Nominal Consumption)
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Location
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It should NOT be used for commercial
purposes. Such use may damage the product and will invalidate your warranty.
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of a worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a rm, at, heat resistant surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors, or near water.
Mains Cable
• The mains cable should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the
connections.
• Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of a worktop where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the cable run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and table.
• Do not let the cable run across a cooker or toaster or other hot or sharp areas which may
damage the cable.
• If the supply cable is damaged, DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE. The cable must be
replaced by a suitably qualied person with a special cable assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
Personal Safety
• WARNING: To protect against re, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse
the cord, plug and / or the body of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
damage to the unit and a risk of personal injury. It will also invalidate your warranty.
• WARNING. This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. All repairs must only
be carried out by a qualied engineer. Improper repairs may place the user at risk of
harm.
• WARNING. Do not use the appliance after a malfunction or if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
• WARNING. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• WARNING.Extreme caution must be observed when moving an appliance with hot
contents.
• WARNING. Do not use the product with wet or moist hands.
• Only clean your Product after it has been disconnected from the Mains Supply and
allowed to fully cool down.

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• 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 the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Children shall not carry out maintenance or cleaning of this appliance.
Children
• Never allow a child to operate this appliance.
• Childrenarevulnerableinthe kitchen,particularlywhen unsupervisedandif appliances
are being used or cooking is being carried out.
• Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the dangers of
reaching up to areas where the child cannot see properly or should not be reaching.
Safety Considerations Specifically for this Product
• IMPORTANT. When operating this Sear Slow Cooker, keep at least 4 inches (10
centimetres) of free space on all sides and 12 inches (30 centimetres) above the
appliance as it becomes very hot in use.
• Ensure that there is sucient ventilation around the appliance to allow the escape of
heat and steam.
• WARNING. DO NOT place your Slow Cooker under cupboards, blinds or curtains.
Risk of overheating / re.
• To disconnect, turn o at the wall socket before removing the plug from the mains
outlet.
• The appliance must be unplugged from the power supply after use and whilst any
maintenance such as cleaning is carried out.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Always hold and pull the
plug, never pull the cord.
• Allow the appliance to cool before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning.
• WARNING. Do not cover any part of the Slow Cooker with a cloth or similar, it will
cause overheating. Risk of re.
• Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer in this
Slow Cooker.
• DO NOT use any Cooking Pot other than the one supplied with the appliance.

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• DO NOT use metal kitchen tools or utensils in the Sear Cooking Pot. These may cause
irreparable damage to the non-stick surface.
• DO NOT put the non-stick Pot on the Hob for a prolonged period. This may cause if to
distort or crack.
• PLEASE NOTE: When searing using the Non- Sick Cooking Pot some slight distortion
such as bowing of the base may occur. This is normal due to the expansion of aluminium
and is not a cause for concern.
• ALWAYS use non-metallic long handled spoons or tongs when checking the progress of
the cooking.
• If the Slow Cooker requires re-lling in use, ALWAYS switch it OFF rst.
• NEVER add boiling water to the Slow Cooker when in use; hot water is OK for lling
or relling.
• NEVER cook meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. ALWAYS thaw completely rst.
• NEVER allow the Slow Cooker to run out of liquid, otherwise a hazard may occur.
• NEVER put the Slow Cooker Lid in the oven - it is designed to be used with the Slow
Cooker Base Unit only.
• Always wear protective, insulated oven gloves when removing the Lid or the Cooking
Pot from the Slow Cooker whilst operating.
• DO NOT move the Slow Cooker when in use as hot liquids may spill out causing burns.
• When the Cooking Pot has been used to sear ingredients DO NOT place it down on a
non-heat resistant surface as the bottom of the pot will be very hot.
• WARNING. The Sear Cooking Pot supplied with this appliance is not compatible
with Induction Hobs.
• WARNNG: No part of this appliance including the Sear Cooking Pot is dishwasher safe.
• Before placing your Cooking Pot into the Slow Cooker check that no foreign bodies
have fallen into the Outer Container (4). Cook only in the Cooking Pot (3) supplied.
• NEVER cook in the Inner Container. Risk of electrocution / re.
• The appliance must be used on a level, stable and heat-resistant surface.
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It should not be used for commercial
purposes.
• The temperature on the surface of this appliance is high during cooking and for some
time after it has been in use. Do not touch with bare hands.
• WARNING. Do not use this appliance in conjunction with an external timer or remote control.
• The rst time you use your Sear Slow Cooker there may be a slight odour, or a small
amount of smoke given o. This is normal and is just the manufacturing residues
burning o.

• Do not overll your Slow Cooker the maximum practical capacity is around 3.0l.
• WARNING. This is a CLASS I Product and as such needs to be connected to an
EARTHED supply.
Electrical Requirements
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed.
Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of your local
network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewirable plug tted to the mains lead and should the
fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA or BS approved type conforming to BS1362 and of
the same rating. If in doubt consult a qualied electrician for advice or assistance. If you need
to remove the plug - DISCONNECT IT FROM THE MAINS and cut it o the mains lead.
You must then dispose of it IMMEDIATELY and SAFELY. Never attempt to re-use the
plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a serious danger of an electric shock.
How to use your Sear Slow Cooker
To begin using your Sear Slow Cooker, rst, carefully unpack it and check that it has not
sustained any damage during transportation. Also check that all the items shown in the
PRODUCT OVERVIEW are present. We recommend that you retain your packaging so
that, in the unlikely event of a fault developing, you are able to return the product in the
correct packaging to ensure best protection.
Before first use.
1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance. DO NOT remove the Product Rating
Plate.
3. Thoroughly wash the Sear Cooking Pot (3), and Lid (2) in hot soapy water using a non-
abrasive sponge. Rinse and dry.
NOTE: Neither the Cooking Pot nor the Lid are Dishwasher safe.
WARNING. DO NOT use abrasive, caustic or solvent cleaners on your appliance.
These may damage the surface nishes.
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4. Wipe the inside and outside of the Body (7) with a moist cloth.
5. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
WARNING: DO NOT immerse the Body, Power Cord or Mains Plug (10) in water or
any other liquid.
Cooking with your Sear Slow Cooker
1. Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat resistant surface away from the edge of
the work surface. When moving it lift only by using the Carrying Handles (5).
2. Check the User Control (6) is set to “A” (OFF).
Connect the appliance to a suitable wall socket and switch the socket on.
WARNING. Before connecting the power check that the voltage of your local mains
supply matches that shown on the Rating Plate of your appliance.
IMPORTANT. Do not use the appliance on non-heat-resistant surfaces.
3. Cooking a Meal Using the Sear Feature:
a. First wash the Sear Cooking Pot and Lid as described on PAGE 9.
b. Add a small amount of your preferred cooking oil to the Cooking Pot.
c. Place on a compatible Hob and preheat on a high heat for a couple of minutes or until
suciently hot.
WARNING: Induction Hobs are not compatible with the Sear Cooking Pot.
d. Add the ingredients you wish to sear and cook until soft and golden (for example onions),
or browned (for example meats).
e. Stir as required whilst cooking holding the Cooking Pot Handles using an Oven Mitt
or similar.
WARNING: DO NOT use metal Kitchen Utensils when searing as this will damage
the non-stick coating.
f. Turn o the Hob.
g. Using Oven Gloves or Mitts remove the Cooking Pot from the Hob and place directly
into the Inner Container (5) of the Base Unit.
h. Add your remaining ingredients and stir.