John Lewis 85586201 User manual

Instruction manual
Slow cooker

Instruction manual
Slow cooker
Instruction manual
Slow cooker
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Contents
3 Important safety information
7 Your slow cooker – diagram
7 Before rst use
8 Using your slow cooker
9 Using the ceramic casserole dish
9 Using the glass lid
10 Slow cooking tips
11 Adapting recipes
12 Recipes
14 Cleaning and maintenance
15 Technical specications
15 Servicing and disposal
16 Guarantee
Important safety information
Thank you for purchasing this John Lewis
& Partners slow cooker.
Please read the instructions and warnings
carefully to ensure a long life for your product
and safe usage. This instruction leaet must
be retained with the product for future reference.
These warnings have been provided in the
interest of safety. You MUST read them
carefully before using the appliance.
If you are unsure of the meaning of any of
these warnings, please contact your nearest
John Lewis & Partners shop or John Lewis &
Partners Technical Support on 03301 230106.
This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children

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unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach
of children aged less than 8 years.
- Do not immerse the cord, plug, or the
main body of the appliance in water or
other liquids.
- Unplug from the mains when not in use,
when removing or attaching accessories and
before cleaning any part of the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug. Should the item
malfunction, or if it is damaged in any
manner, please stop using it and return it
to your nearest John Lewis & Partners shop.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Do
not modify the appliance’s plug.
- Do not let the power cord overhang the
edge of the surface on which it stands,
or touch anything hot.
- When unplugging the device, hold the plug
itself, not the power cord.
- Do not use the appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
- This appliance is for indoor use only. Do
not use it outdoors.
- Do not use accessories or attachments that
are not recommended by the manufacturer.
- This item is designed for domestic and light
commercial use only.
- Surfaces of the appliance are liable to get
hot during use.
- This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar environments
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WARNING: Polythene bags over the product
or within packaging may be dangerous. To avoid
the risk of suffocation, please keep away from
pets, babies and children.
Tips for safe use:
• Move the slow cooker carefully as contents
may be hot.
• Lift the lid carefully to avoid scalding.
Allow water to drip into the casserole dish.
• To turn the slow cooker off, turn the dial
to ‘Off’ and unplug the appliance.
• The casserole dish and lid are designed for
use with this appliance only. They must
never be used on a hob. Do not set a hot
dish on a wet or a cold surface. Do not use
a cracked dish.

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• The surfaces of the appliance may get hot
during use.
• Do not touch the heating element. It may
retain heat after use.
• A short supply cord is provided to reduce
the possibility of tripping. If an extension
cord is used, check the voltage and ensure
that the cord is arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter or table top.
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WARNING: heating element surface is subject
to residual heat after use.
This symbol indicates ‘Caution, hot surface.’
Your slow cooker – diagram
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Diagram key
Ceramic casserole dish
Handles
Electronic control
Cooking mode /
Temperature button
Glass lid
Digital display
Indicator lights
(low, medium, high and warm)
Cooking time button
Off button
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Before rst use
1. Unpack and remove all parts and packaging materials.
2. Do not plug in the power cord before reading these instructions.
3. Wash the casserole dish and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
4. Wipe the interior and exterior of the base with a clean, damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5. Place the slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Place the casserole dish
in the base and add 500 ml of water. Cover with the lid and
plug the cord into a wall outlet. Follow the instructions in the ‘Using
your slow cooker’ section and allow the unit to cook on high for
30 minutes.
6. Once the time has elapsed, press the ‘Off’ button, unplug the slow
cooker and allow it to cool. Remove the casserole dish and pour
away the water.
7. Rinse the casserole dish and lid. Dry thoroughly and place back in the base.

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Using the ceramic casserole dish
• The ceramic casserole dish may be used in a conventional, convection,
or microwave oven as long as it is not heated under a grill or other
top-browning element.
• It must not come into contact with direct, intense heat, such as that
from a hob.
• Both the casserole dish and glass lid can be cleaned in a dishwasher
and be used to store food in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Use only wooden or plastic utensils. Metal utensils can scratch or mark
the ceramic.
• Do not subject the casserole dish to sudden temperature changes such
as moving it from the refrigerator directly into the oven or immersing it
in water when it is hot.
• Do not add cold water to a hot casserole dish.
• Do not heat the casserole dish when it is empty.
• Do not preheat the base.
• Do not add cold food from the refrigerator directly to the casserole dish.
Important precautions
Like any ceramic vessel, the casserole dish may crack or break if not handled
properly. To prevent damage
• always handle with care
• always use oven mitts
• do not place the hot casserole dish directly onto the counter
Use a heat-resistant trivet
• do not place the dish or lid on a hob or under a grill
• do not place the dish or lid in a sink or on a cold, wet surface
• do not use the casserole dish to pop corn or caramelise sugar
• do not use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or any object that could
scratch the dish or lid
• do not attempt to repair it if it is chipped, cracked or broken
Using the glass lid
Important precautions
• The glass lid may shatter if exposed to direct heat or sudden temperature
changes. Chips, cracks or deep scratches can also weaken the lid.
• If it becomes damaged, stop using it immediately. Discard it and order
a replacement.
• Always allow the lid to cool on a dry, heat-resistant surface before handling.
• Never place the lid on a cold or wet surface as this may cause it to
crack or shatter.
• Never use the glass lid in any type of oven: conventional, convection
or microwave.
Using your slow cooker
The ceramic casserole dish and glass lid can both be removed and brought
to the table to serve food. Both are dishwasher safe.
A slow cooker is easy to use but different from conventional cooking. One
of the benets of slow cooking is that meals can be prepared in advance
and cooking time can be set to nish when you want to serve food. There
is an abundance of recipes specically designed for slow cooking on the
internet and in cookbooks.
1. Place the slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Add your ingredients to
the ceramic casserole dish and cover with the lid. Place the casserole
dish in in the slow cooker’s base.
2. Plug in your slow cooker. The digital display will ash ‘- - - -‘.
3. Press the ‘mode’ button repeatedly to cycle through the options
of low, medium, high or warm.
4. The default setting of 6 hours (6:00) will be shown in the digital display
if you have selected low, medium, high or warm. After 3 seconds,
the indicator light will illuminate your selected setting.
5. Set the required amount of time by pressing the ‘time’ button.
Each time you press the ‘time’ button the time will increase by
30 minutes, to a maximum of 10 hours. If you do not press the
‘time’ button for 3 seconds, the cooking time will be set as shown in
the display window.
6. If you would prefer a shorter cooking time than the default setting
of six hours, continue to press the ‘Time ’ button past 10 hours.
The display will show 30 minutes. Press again to increase the time in
30-minute increments.
7. Once the cooking cycle is complete, the unit will switch to ‘warm’.
The default warming time is 6 hours. For a shorter warming period,
continue to press the ‘time’ button past 10 hours. At this point,
the display will show 30 minutes. Press to increase the time in
30-minute increments.
8. Once the 6 hours have elapsed, the slow cooker will automatically
switch off. The indicator lights will go out and the digital display will
read: ‘ ----- ‘ . Unplug the slow cooker.
9. To stop heating at any time during the cooking process, press the ‘Off’
button. The digital display will ash: ‘- - - -‘. Unplug the slow cooker.
10. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the lid and grasp the casserole dish
by the handles at either end and remove it from the base.
11. Always place a trivet under the casserole dish before placing it on a
table or countertop.

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• When removing the lid, grasp the knob and slowly lift the side facing
away from you to allow the steam to escape before setting the lid
aside. To avoid scalding, always hold the lid so that escaping steam ows
away from your hands, arms and face.
Slow cooking tips
1. The lid will not form a tight seal with the casserole dish. Centre it on
the casserole dish for best results.
2. Stirring is not required during slow cooking. However, when cooking on
the high setting, occasional stirring will help to distribute avours.
3. For best results, the casserole dish should be at least half full.
4. For soups and stews, leave a 5 cm (2”) space between the food and
the top of the dish to allow ingredients to simmer. When cooking on
the high setting, keep checking from time to time as some soups and
stews may come to a boil.
5. When slow cooking, it is better to use cheaper, less tender cuts of
meat. Remove excess fat before cooking and if called for, brown the
meat on a range top using a metal frying pan before adding it to the
casserole dish.
6. The more fat on the meat, the less liquid is required. When cooking
meat with a high fat content, place thick slices of onion under the meat
so that it does not sit and cook in the fat. Roasts, when cooked on low,
may be prepared without adding any liquid.
7. Use a meat thermometer to determine if the meat has been properly cooked.
8. Fresh or thawed sh or seafood should be added to the casserole only
one hour before serving as it can fall apart during prolonged cooking.
9. Since raw vegetables take longer to cook than meat, cut them into small
cubes before adding them to the dish.
10. Milk, sour cream or other dairy products should be added just before
serving as these tend to break down during prolonged cooking. You
may substitute condensed milk or evaporated milk. Processed cheese
may also be used instead of naturally aged cheese.
11. Rice and pasta may be cooked separately or added uncooked to the
ingredients no more than two hours before serving. If the pasta is
uncooked there should be at least 500 ml of liquid in the
casserole. Stir occasionally to prevent the pieces from sticking together.
12. To thicken juices or make gravy at the end of the cooking cycle, make
a smooth mixture of 2 to 4 tbsps. (30-60 ml) of corn starch, 60 ml of
water, and 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of butter. Remove cooked food
from the casserole. Add the mixture to the juices remaining in the
casserole dish, set to high and stir until the liquid thickens.
13. Do not worry if the food remains in the slow cooker longer than
planned. The nature of the cooking cycle means that extra time is
unlikely to affect your recipe.
Adapting recipes
Use the following time conversion chart to help adapt recipes for the slow
cooker. These times are approximate and should be used only as general
guidelines.
Regular cooking Slow cooker time
Time Low Medium High
30 mins 7-8 hours 5-6 hours 3-4 hours
35-60 mins 8-9 hours 6-7 hours 4-5 hours
35-60 mins 9-10 hours 7-8 hours 5-6 hours
Tips for adapting recipes:
• The ‘low’ setting is recommended for all-day cooking. Most meat and
vegetable combinations require at least 7 hours on low.
• For the best avour, use whole leaf herbs and spices during initial
preparation. If ground herbs and spices are used, stir them in during
the last hour of cooking.
• The cooking time is affected by many factors, including the water and
fat content of the food, its starting temperature and the size of the
pieces of food. For example, cubed meat will cook faster than a whole
roast. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Recipes for vegetable casseroles must contain liquid to prevent the dish
from scorching.
• Canned beans may be added directly to any recipe. However, dried
beans (especially red kidney beans) should be soaked in water and
boiled rst. Boil them in three times their volume of unsalted water,
then discard the water and add the beans to your recipe. Beans must
be softened completely before they are combined with sugary and/or
acidic foods, as these have a hardening effect. In this case, beans should
be allowed to simmer until tender after boiling (about 1-1/2 hours).

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Recipes
Roast Beef
• 3 lb.(1.4kg.) pot roast
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 tsp. (8 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp. (1.2 ml) pepper
• 4 apples, cored and cut in large chunks
• 1 onion, sliced
• 125 ml apple juice
• 3 tbsp. (45 ml) our
• 3 tbsp. (45 ml) water
Trim the excess fat from the beef and coat with oil. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Place the apples and onions in the bottom of the ceramic casserole
dish, then place the roast on top of the mixture. Pour in the apple juice.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 8-10 hours. Remove the roast.
Make a paste with the our and water and stir into the dripping in the
casserole dish to make the gravy. Cook until thickened. Slice the roast and
serve with gravy.
Chili
• 2 lbs. (900 g) minced beef
• 2 cans kidney beans, washed and drained
• 1 large can tomatoes, drained
• 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) chili powder
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) cumin
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) pepper
• 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) salt
In a large skillet, brown the minced beef and drain off the fat. Add all ingre-
dients to the casserole dish and stir. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours.
Chicken and vegetable casserole
• 6 half chicken breasts, bone in (3-4 lbs, 1.4-1.8g)
• 1/4 tsp. (1.5 ml) paprika
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
• 1.5 ml white pepper
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) chicken stock powder
• 500 ml mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, nely diced
• 250 ml small baby carrots
• 180 ml white wine
• 125 ml evaporated milk
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) corn starch
Remove the skin from the chicken. Mix the paprika, salt and pepper and
sprinkle the mixture on the chicken. Place the chicken in the casserole dish.
Add chicken stock powder, mushrooms and onion. Pour wine over the top.
Do not stir.
Cover and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours. Remove the chicken and vegeta-
bles and keep them warm. In a small pot, combine the evaporated milk and
corn starch until smooth. Gradually stir in 500ml of the cooking liquid. Stir
over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve
with chicken and vegetables.
Chicken noodle soup
• 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) chopped chicken
• 2 qts. water
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 85 ml parsley
• 6 oz. (140 g) small pasta noodles
Place all ingredients except the noodles in the casserole dish. Cover and
cook on low for 7 hours. Remove the chicken. Pull the meat from the
bones. Discard the bones and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Return
the chicken to the broth and add the noodles. Cook for 30 minutes on high.
Remove the bay leaf and serve.
Baked beans
• 2 cans white beans
• 400g of tinned chopped tomatoes
• 60 ml light brown sugar
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) mustard
• 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) salt
Rinse the beans. Combine all ingredients in the casserole dish and cook on
medium for 7 hours or until the beans are tender.

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Cleaning and maintenance
• CAUTION: This appliance should be cleaned after every use. Before
cleaning, unplug the base and allow the appliance to cool.
• Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers on any part of the appliance.
• Wash the casserole dish and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and
dry. If food sticks to the surface of the casserole dish, ll it with warm
water and detergent and let it stand for an hour before cleaning.
• The casserole dish and lid may be washed in a dishwasher. To prevent
damage, place them carefully in a rack and do not let them touch any
other items during the cleaning cycle.
• Wipe down the exterior and interior of the base with a soft, damp
cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not immerse the base, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
• To remove stains from the casserole dish, clean with a non-abrasive
product or apply a thin paste of baking soda to the affected areas.
• To remove water spots or mineral deposits, wipe with distilled white
vinegar. Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Store all parts of the slow cooker only once they are clean and dry.
Never put them away wet. To store, place the casserole dish inside the
base and wrap the lid in a soft cloth or towel before storing upside
down on the dish.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the base.
• Do not allow the casserole dish to soak or stand in water for an
extended period of time. Heating the dish after soaking may cause the
surface to craze. If scouring is required, use only plastic or nylon pads
with non-abrasive cleansers.
Technical specications
Model: 855 86201
Rated input: 235-280W ~ 50/60Hz
Rated output: 235-280W
Max capacity: 6L
Servicing and disposal
This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised service
engineer. Only genuine, approved spare parts should be used.
This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal
household waste and should be recycled. John Lewis & Partners does not
operate in-store take back, but as a member of the Distributor Take Back
scheme has funded the development and upgrade of recycling facilities
across the UK.
Please take your old appliance to your nearest collection facility. For further
details, contact your local council or visit: www.recycle-more.co.uk

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Guarantee
This item is guaranteed for two years in respect of defects found to be due
to faulty workmanship or materials. Proof of purchase is required for the
validity of the guarantee. This guarantee is no longer valid in the case of
accidental damage, alteration, repair by any unauthorised persons or poor
maintenance. This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.
Please retain these instructions for further use.