Coopers of Stortford 8010 User manual

Mini Slow Cooker
8010 INSTRUCTIONS
Stainless Steel Body
Power supply: 230v
Wattage: 330W
Capacity: 5.5L
Before use:
Clean the cooking pot and lid with
hot soapy water, rinse well with
clean water and dry.
Read this manual carefully and
follow all usage and safety
instructions.
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then pour about half of the stock over just to cover the
potatoes to stop them going brown.
Repeat the layering of the mushroom mixture and potatoes
finishing with a layer of neatly arranged overlapping potatoes.
Pour over the remaining stock so as just to cover the
potatoes, dot with the rest of the butter and cover with the lid
Cook the stew on high for 3 - 4 hours or until the meat and
potatoes are tender.
LENTIL SOUP
Serves 2
•1
1/2tbsp olive oil
•1/2onion, chopped
• 1 celery stick, chopped
• 1 small carrot, sliced
•1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 small potato, peeled and diced
• 5oz red lentil
•3/4pint near boiling vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
•1/2tsp ground cumin
• cayenne pepper to taste
•salt and pepper
Method:
Heat three tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan on medium
heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Stir in the celery, carrot, garlic and potato.
Cook for a further 4 - 5 minutes, then transfer the ingredients
to the cooking pot.
Add the lentil, vegetable stock and bay leaves and mix well to
combine.
Cover the cooker with the lid and cook on high for 1 hour.
Switch to low heat after this time and cook for a further 2 - 3
hours or until the vegetable and lentils are soft and tender.
Remove the bay leaves and throw them away.
Process the soup with a food processor or blender until
smooth.
Tip the soup back into the cleaned cooking pot, stir in the
cumin and cayenne pepper, season to taste with the salt and
pepper.
Cook the soup on high for a further 45 minutes, or until piping
hot, check the seasoning.
CHICKEN STEW
Serves 2
• 2-4 pieces of chicken
• 1 small onion
• mixed vegetables to taste, eg carrots, leeks, and sweetcorn,
cut or diced small
• chicken stock
Method:
Fry chicken lightly to seal in a frying pan. Add to slow cooker
and add all vegetables and stock.
Cook for 1 hour on high and 3 to 4 hours on low.
LAMB CURRY
Serves 2
• 8oz diced lamb
• 1 small onion diced
• 4oz mushrooms, diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
•1/2jar mango chutney
• 2 tblsp sultanas
• 1 small apple, cored and sliced
•1/2tsp mild curry powder
• 1 tblsp water
Method:
Put all the ingredients in to the slow cooker and stir well.
Cook on low for 4 hours.
SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Serves 2
• 4 sausages
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, sliced
• 1 yellow or red pepper, sliced or chopped
• 1 small leek
•1/2tin sweet corn
•1/2tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tblsp tomato puree
• optional dash of chilli powder
Method:
Dry fry the sausages in a frying pan until brown. Chop and
add to the slow cooker with all the other ingredients. The
vegetables selection and quantity can be varied to suit your
family tastes. Cook on high for 1 hour and low for 3 to 4
hours.
SLOW COOKER RICE PUDDING
Serves 2
• 200ml milk
• 75ml evaporated milk
• 25g pudding rice
• 25g sugar
• knob butter
Method:
Butter the inside of the cooking pot. Add the milk, evaporated
milk, pudding rice, and sugar. Stir and cook for 4-5 hours on
low.

Plug the slow cooker in, making sure the cord is not touching
the sides of the cooker and start cooking.
NEVER add food or liquid into the body of the slow cooker,
always use the ceramic cooking pot.
OFF – This setting turns off your cooker but it will remain hot
for some time.
LOW – this uses the least power and the power light remains
on throughout.
HIGH – this uses the most power and the power light remains
on throughout.
AUTO – this setting starts off at HIGH power then reduces to
LOW power with the temperature being maintained a
thermostat. The power light remains on throughout. This is the
best setting for overnight, long, or unattended cooking.
Adding liquid to the slow cooker while in use
When adding liquid to the slow cooker we recommend that
you switch off or unplug the cooker. The cooking time should
not be effected if you don’t take too long.Adding cold water
will slow down the cooking process so add hot water, but not
boiling water.
Maintaining your slow cooker
Before cleaning your slow cooker make sure it is unplugged
and has cooled down.
Never immerse the base in water.
The cooking pot and lid should be washed in hot soapy water.
Wipe the outer body and handles with a damp cloth taking
care not to get the control panel to wet.
Regularly check the lid knob is securely tightened to
avoid accidents.
Wiring of the plug
This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13-amp plug.When
replacing the fuse only a 3-amp fuse should be used. If the
fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used.
If you have to replace the plug please follow the instructions
below.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.
This appliance must be earthed. The wires are
coloured in the following way:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH
The wire that is green & yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug that is marked with the letter E or by the
earth symbol
The wire that is blue must be connected to the terminal that is
marked with the letter N or coloured black
The wire that is brown must be connected to the terminal that
is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Safety instructions
To protect against electric shock do not immerse the plug,
cord or appliance into water.
Always unplug the cooker before cleaning and when moving.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
Close supervision is needed when operating around children.
Do not touch hot surfaces, ALWAYS use oven gloves when
handling the lid or body of the cooker.
During use the slow cooker gets hot, make sure there is
sufficient distance between the slow cooker and other items
on the work surface.
During and after use the slow cooker will be hot, to prevent
accidents always remove the lid away from your body to allow
steam to escape safely.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended
use.
Do not leave the cord hanging over the edge of work surfaces
where it can cause a hazard.
Do not cover the slow cooker when in use, it may cause a fire
hazard.
Keep away from flammable materials such as curtains or
drapes.
Do not place on or near a heat source.
Do not line the slow cooker with foil, cling-film or cooking
parchment.
Never remove the cooking pot without turning the slow
cooker off.
Do not over fill the slow cooker. Never fill below 1/3rd full or
above 2/3rds full.
Never allow the cooking pot to run out of liquid, it may cause
a hazard.
Never cook meat, poultry or fish from frozen.
How to use your slow cooker
Place your slow cooker on to a flat level surface, making sure
you leave adequate clearance around the cooker. Please note
that you should not lean over the slow cooker when in use, so
make sure there is nothing you need behind it.
Preheat your slow cooker on the high setting for 15-20 mins
with water in the cooking pot. While your cooker is preheating
prepare your ingredients.
Drain the water out of your cooking pot leaving you with a
hot but dry cooking pot.
Place your ingredients into the cooking pot as per your recipe.
You may find it easier to remove the cooking pot from the
slow cooker when adding the ingredients, please remember
that it will be hot.
Slow Cooker Hints and Tips.
One of the best methods of preparing tough cuts of meats is a
slow cooker as the meat is tenderized by the lengthy cooking
time. Popular cuts are lamb shanks, pork shoulder, and
braising steak. Meat is best fried to seal before adding to the
slow cooker.
Poultry can also be cooked in a slow cooker and it is even
better if left on the bone such as chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Liquid always needs to be added to the meat to prevent
drying out such as water, stock or wine and add your
flavouring of choice such as herbs and spices.
To make a “one pot meal” also add vegetables, beans, pasta
or pulses.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking as this causes considerable
heat loss and will extend the cooking time by up to 15
minutes.
The smaller the food is chopped, the quicker it will cook.
There is no need to be precise when weighing and measuring
ingredients for slow cooking. Cut everything to similar sized
chunks to allow for even cooking and place vegetables at the
bottom of the cooker as they take longer to cook through than
meat.
One hour of high generally equals two hours of low.
Converting recipes
You can find many slow cooker recipe books or ideas in books,
magazines, and websites, or you can adapt one of your own
favourite recipes.The main change will be the amount of
liquid that is used can be reduced by up to half as slow
cookers retain liquids better than an open cooking pan.The
time will obviously be extended, and we suggest 4 hours
minimum cooking NB: As ingredients, personal
preferences and cooking times may vary, please check
your food thoroughly to ensure it is fully cooked and
adjust the cooking time as necessary until you are
happy with the result.All recipes require pre heating of the
slow cooker as explained in the instructions.
To convert conventional recipes for the slow cooker, use the
following cooking times and reduce the amount of
stock/liquid by around half. Most dishes will take around 8-10
hours to cook on a low setting , 5-7 hours on medium or for
4-6 hours on high.
Conventional Slow cooker Slow cooker
oven/hob - low setting - high setting
20-30 mins 4-6 hours 1.5-2.5 hours
30-45 mins 6-8 hours 3-4 hours
45 mins-3 hours 8-10 hours 4-6 hours
BBQ CHICKEN
Serves 2
• 2 to 4 pieces chicken
•1/2cup tomato ketchup
•1/2cup barbecue sauce
• One small onion chopped
• Bell pepper, red, yellow,or green, chopped
Place chicken and vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker
and pour ketchup and barbecue sauce over the top. Cover and
cook on low for 8 hours.
BEEF STEW
Serves 2
• 8oz to 1lb stewing beef, cubed
• plain flour
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tblsp oil
• 2oz mushrooms, sliced
•1/2can beef/oxtail /tomato soup, or ¼ pt beef stock
• salt and pepper
• dried mixed herbs to taste, eg bay leaf, tyme.
Method:
Coat the meat with the flour. Saute the onion in the oil and
transfer to the slow cooker. Brown the meat and place on top
of theonions.Add the mushrooms and herbs, then pour over
the soup orstock, and cook on High for 4 - 5 hours or on Low
for 8 - 10 hours.
Any beef casserole can be adapted for the slow cooker,
remembering that less liquid is needed than with conventional
cooking, and the vegetables must be placed in the bottom of
the crockpot with the meat on top.
PORK AND POTATO HOTPOT
Serves 2
• 8oz pork chops
• 1oz butter
•1/2tbsp oil
• 1 small onion sliced thinly
•1/2clove garlic
• 4oz button mushrooms
•1/2tsp mixed dried herbs
• 1lb potatoes thinly sliced
•3/4pint veg or chicken stock
• salt and pepper
Method:
Use half the butter to grease the base and the sides of the
cooking pot. Slice the potatoes, mushrooms and onions thinly
and crush the garlic cloves.
Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onions and gently cook
for about 5 minutes until they are softened.
Add the garlic and mushrooms to the frying pan and cook for
a further 5 minutes until they are softened. Remove the pan
from the heat and stir in the mixed herbs.
Spoon half the mushroom mixture into the bottom of the slow
cooker, then arrange half of the potato slices on the top,
season with salt and pepper.
Place the pork chops on top of the potatoes in a single layer,
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