DeLonghi CKS1660D User manual

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CKS1660D
PRECISION SLOW COOKER
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ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS /
CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES /
CARACTERISTICAS ELECTRICAS:
120V ~ 60 Hz 350W

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................................................5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.......................................................6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.....................................................6
DESCRIPTION OFTHE APPLIANCE ...........................................6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................6
OPERATION..............................................................................6
NOTE........................................................................................6
POT ..........................................................................................6
STANDBY MODE/ACTIVE MODE OF YOUR SLOW COOKER ......7
COOKING GUIDELINES.............................................................8
SLOW COOKING .......................................................................8
COOKINGWITH LOW FUNCTION..............................................9
COOKINGWITH MEDIUM FUNCTION .......................................9
COOKINGWITH HIGH FUNCTION...........................................10
KEEPWARM FUNCTION.........................................................10
CHANGE FUNCTION DURING COOKING PROCESS ALREADY
RUNNING...............................................................................10
ADJUST TIMER DURING COOKING FUNCTION ALREADY RUN
NING......................................................................................11
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.............................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................12
RECIPES.................................................................................13

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE OUTDOORS.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. Ex-
treme caution must be used when handling the pot
in hot condition. Always use oven gloves or pothold-
ers.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not im-
merse the slow cooker housing , cord or plug in water
or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug
the cord from outlet immediately.
DO NOT reach into the liquid.
5. To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
o parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or
has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not
operating properly.
Return the appliance to the nearest De’Longhi Cus-
tomer Service (see Warranty for details) for examina-
tion, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
8. If the plug heats up, contact a qualied electrician.
9. The use of attachments are not recommended by
De’Longhi as they may cause re, electrical shock, or
risk of injury.
10. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord or unit
housing might come into contact with water while
in use.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
in a heated oven
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an ap-
pliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. To avoid the possibility of the slow cooker being ac-
cidentally pulled o work area, which could result in
damage to the slow cooker or personal injury, do not
let cord hang over edge of table or counter top.
15. To avoid damage to cord and possible re or electro-
cution hazard, do not let cord contact hot surfaces,
including a stove.
16. Do not use abrasive/aggressive/acid detergent, met-
al sponges or steel wool to clean the appliance.
17. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding
refrigerated foods to a heated pot, or pour cold water
over hot lid.
18. The lid is made of glass and is therefore fragile. Han-
dle with proper care.
19. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only
in the pot provided , do not use any other metal con-
tainers.
20. Caution: a heated pot may damage countertops or
tables. when removing the hot pot from the slow
cooker, do not place it directly on any unprotected
surface. Always set the hot pot on a trivet or a rack,
or a heatproof surface.
21. If the appliance is used on countertop made with
solid surface material (e.g. Silestone®, Corian®, etc.),
follow carefully the indications of countertop manu-
facturer and/or supplier.
22. To disconnect, press the On/O button, and then re-
move the plug from the wall outlet.
23. This appliance is intended for countertop use only.
24. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep
appliance and cord away from children. Never drape
cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below
counter, and never use with an extension cord.
25. This product is in compliance with UL and CSA safety
standards.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: After having removed the appliance from
its packaging, check that all parts are intact.
The lid is made of glass and is therefore fragile. If it
is visibly chipped, scored or scratched, it should be
replaced. While using, cleaning or moving the ap-

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pliance, avoid slamming or knocking the lid. Do not
pour cold liquid onto the glass while the appliance
is hot.
WARNING: The accessories for cooking of this appli-
ance are not suitable for food preservation. Avoid
leaving acid foods for prolonged time such as lem-
on/orange juice, tomato or vinegar on accessories
surface. If left on surfaces for prolonged time these
substances may damage and deteriorate the non
stick coating.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Only use a 120Volt - 60 Hz power supply outlet
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider
than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will t into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks
of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use any extension cords.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Voltage: 120 V ~ 60Hz
Absorbed power: 350W
Overall dimensions: LxPxH 17.7x11.8x9.4 in (45x30x24 cm)
Weight ( including accessories): 8.8 lb (4 kg)
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A. FUNCTION SELECTOR DIAL
B. KEEPWARM BUTTON
C. TIME + / - BUTTONS
D. START/STOP BUTTON
E. RED LIGHT
F. KEEPWARM RED LIGHT
G. DISPLAY
H. POT
I. LID
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To use your Slow Cooker:
1. Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker.
2. Rinse thepot and glass lidin warm,soapy water. Rinse well
and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the Slow Cooker
base with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Place pot in the base of the unit.
5. Place the lid on top of the pot.
6. Plug in power cord.Your slow cooker is now ready for use.
OPERATION
Your De’Longhi Slow Cooker cooks food automatically once you
set the time and the desired cooking mode. When time expires,
the unit automatically switches to the Keep Warm setting and
the KeepWarm indicator light illuminates.
When cooking time and mode are set, the unit will perform
those functions until the cooking time expires or the unit is
manually turned o.
NOTE
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends
that when cooking anything containing meat in a slow
cooker, the meat should reach 140°F within 2 hours. This
ensures that the meat will reach food-safe temperatures in
the proper amount of time.
• This is a large-capacity slow cooker and it is recommended
that you cook with at least 1 qt (1 L) of food in the pot.
• Avoid cooking frozen food. Use fresh room temperature
ingredients only.
POT
Your De’Longhi slow cooker is provided with removable 6-qt.
(5.7 L) aluminum pot with non-stick coating (H).
Pot can also be used as a serving dish at the dinner table. It is
oven safe up to 450°F (230°C), and suitable for the stove top
(gas burner stove or electric stove , not induction stove).
Pouring may be dicult if pot is full or nearly full, so it is rec-
ommended that you use a ladle to remove the contents from
the pot.
WARNING :
• Do not overheat the pot with intense ame without food.
• Prolonged food browning time may damage the non stick
coating.
In order to avoid damages on the non stick coating, use
short time browning.
• Do not use the pot in microwave ovens.

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Browning & Searing in the Aluminum Pot
1. For a avorful, seared crust, generously season meat or
poultry with your favorite spice rub before searing.
2. Lightly coat the pot with cooking oil or butter. It will vary
upon the fat content in the type of meat that is being
cooked.
3. Remove the aluminum pot from the slow cooker, and place
it directly on the stovetop.
WARNING: Use proper gas burner or electric stovetop di-
mension suitable for the pot base. Not induction stove.
To avoid damaging the pot, do not let ame or heat come
into direct contact with black painted portion of the cook-
ing pot.
OIL
4. When the oil is simmering hot, add meat to the aluminum
pot, fat-side down; place poultry skin-side down. Sear
meat for a few minutes until brown, then turn food until all
surfaces are browned.
WARNING: Use caution while searing. Use protective oven
mitts. Keep hands and face away from the aluminum pan’s
opening. Avoid contact with hot oil as it may splatter.
5. After all food is browned, drain any excess grease before
returning the pot to the slow cooker base to complete your
recipe.
CAUTION: Use protective oven mitts when removing alumi-
num pot from stovetop to bring back to slow cooker body.
WARNING: To avoid scratching the non-stick coating, never
usesharp utensils when stirringfoods in the aluminumpot.
6. Prepare ingredients according to recipe instructions. Place
food into the aluminum pot. DO NOT FILL THE POT TO THE
TOP WITH FOOD. For best results, the aluminum pot should
be at least half-lled.
STAND-BY MODE/ACTIVE MODE OF YOUR SLOW
COOKER
Once appliance is connected to the power supply, the display
is illuminated as h00:00m (with dots xed) for 20 seconds. Af-
ter this time the display backlight is reduced This is dened as
Stand-by mode.
Turning Function Selector Dial (A) , or press any push buttons ,
the display will default to setting of selected function.This is de-
ned as Active mode. If no operation is taken within 20 seconds
, the display backlight is reduced , turning to Stand-by mode.
This condition is valid anytime if no operation is made within 20
seconds from active mode.
From stand-by mode, if Start/Stop button is pressed one time
the control will default into Active mode. If Start/Stop button is
pressed again, the current selected function is started.

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COOKING GUIDELINES
SLOW COOKER MODE
SETTING DESCRIPTION RECIPES FUNCTION
TEMPERATURE TIMER KEEP WARM
LOW
Good for slow
cooking recipes or
less tender cuts of
meats that require
longer cooking
times to develop
full avor.
Baked egg based puddings
Beef roast
Beef rolls
Beef short ribs
Chicken/turkey pieces
Dressing/stung
Dried beans/lentils
Pork roast
Soups with less tender cuts
of meat
Stewed chicken
175°F 80°C
Default time is
h10:00m
Adjustable from 30
minutes to 24h ,
with increments of
15 minutes
Automatically set
at end of cooking
time, 12h maxi-
mum duration
MEDIUM
Appropriate for
most recipes when
there is time for
long, slow cooking.
It’s an ideal setting
for food started be-
fore going to work
in the morning and
served for dinner in
the evening
Baked potatoes
Beef chuck roast
Beef roast
Beef rolls
Beef short ribs
Pork ribs
Potato casserole
Puddings
Rice pudding
Egg bake
Poached pears
Pork chops
185°F (85°C)
Default time is
h08:00m.
Adjustable from 30
minutes to 16h ,
with increments of
15 minutes
Automatically set
at end of cooking
time, 12h maxi-
mum duration
HIGH
Try using this set-
ting when a shorter
cooking time is de-
sired or for recipes
that are typically
baked.
Broth-based soup
Chicken/turkey pieces
Roasted meats
Steamed potatoes
Wild rice casserole
Dumplings
200°F (93°C)
Default time is
h04:00m
Adjustable from 30
minutes to 8h, with
increments of 15
minutes
Automatically set
at end of cooking
tim, 12h maximum
duration
KEEPWARM
DO NOT USE THIS
FUNCTION TO COOK
FOOD
This setting is in-
tended to reheat or
keep cooked food
warm only
All cooked food
Reheating dinner, Soups,
etc. Use for keeping foods
warm while entertaining.
150°F (65°C)
Default time is
h00:15m
Adjustable from 15
minutes to 12h ,
with increments of
15 minutes
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SLOW COOKING
Slow cooking is perfect for foods that require long, slow simmer-
ing, such as soups, stocks, stews, and dried beans. Slow cooking
is also ideal for specic types of meat such as chuck roasts, short
ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks.
The Medium and Low settings are usually used for recipes that
require additional cook time.
When starting a dish later in the day, select the High setting to
ensure that food is cooked, warm, and ready when you’d like to
eat.

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COOKING WITH LOW FUNCTION
1. Place the unit on a clean, dry counter.
2. Remove glass lid.
3. Fill the pot with ingredients.
4. Replace lid.
From stand-by mode, turn the Function Selector Dial (A) to se-
lect LOW function.
Thedisplay willdefault to h10:00mashing,than adjust cooking
time by pressingTime + / - push buttons (C).
Each pressing of + button will increase the time in increments of
15 minutes, for a maximum set time of h24:00m.
Each pressing of - button will decrease the time in increments of
15 minutes, till h00:30m.
Keep + button pressed for 2 seconds and the display will auto-
matically increase the time , in increments of 30 minutes until
the button is released.
Keeping - button pressed for 2 seconds the display will automat-
ically decrease the time , in increments of 30 minutes until the
button is released.
Pressing Start/Stop button (D) the selected cooking function is
started, the red light (E) around Start/Stop button will illumi-
nate. If Start/Stop button (D) is not pressed within 20 seconds,
the control goes in stand-by mode.
The display will stop ashing and the timer starts countdown.
It is possible to stop the function anytime by pressing Start/Stop
button (D). The red light (E) around Start/Stop button will turn
o, the display will default to stand-by mode.
Once set time is elapsed , the cooking has ended, the red light
around Start/Stop button will shut o, the display will show
“End”ashing for 5 minutes.
While “End” is ashing you can reset the control by pressing
Start/Stop button (D).The control will go into stand-by mode.
If no action is taken after 5 minutes of ashing, the control will
automatically default to KEEPWARM function.
Keep warm red light (F) will illuminate, the red light (E) around
Start/Stop button will illuminate.
Once Keep Warm function maximum of 12 hours timing has
elapsed, the control will turn o and will go into stand-by mode.
COOKING WITH MEDIUM FUNCTION
1. Place the unit on a clean, dry counter.
2. Remove glass lid.
3. Fill the pot with ingredients.
4. Replace lid.
From stand-by mode, turn the Function Selector Dial (A) to se-
lect MEDIUM function.
Thedisplay willdefault to h08:00mashing,than adjust cooking
time by pressingTime + / - push buttons (C).
Each pressing of + button will increase the time with 15 minute
increments, for a maximum set time of h16:00m.
Each pressing of - button will decrease the time with 15 minute
increments, till h00:30m.
Keeping + button pressed for 2 seconds the display will auto-
maticallyincrease thetime , with 30 minuteincrementsuntil the
button is released.
Keeping - button pressed for 2 seconds the display will automat-
ically decrease the time, with 30 minute increments until the
button is released.
Pressing Start/Stop button (D) the selected cooking function is
started, the red light (E) around Start/Stop button will illumi-
nate. If Start/Stop button (D) is not pressed within 20 seconds,
the control goes in stand-by mode.
The display will stop ashing and the timer starts countdown.
It is possible to stop the function anytime by pressing Start/Stop
button. The red light (E) around Start/Stop button will turn o ,
the display will default to stand-by mode.
Once set time is elapsed, the cooking has ended, the red light
(E) around Start/Stop button will turn o, the display will show
“End”ashing for 5 minutes.
While “End” is ashing you can reset the control by pressing
Start/Stop button (D).The control goes into stand-by mode .
If no any action is taken after 5 minutes ashing, the control will
automatically switch to KEEP WARM function.
Keep warm red light (F) will illuminate, the red light (E) around
Start/Stop button will illuminate.
Once Keep Warm function maximum of 12 hours time has
elapsed, the controlwill turno and will gointo stand-bymode.