Kambrook Culinary KSC655 User manual

Suits all KSC655 modelsINSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Contents
Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First
Your Kambrook Slow Cooker p9
Using Your Slow Cooker p10
Using the Integrated Temperature
Probe
p14
Tips for Slow Cooking p16
Care, Cleaning and Storage p17

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Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Slow Cooker
• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the Kambrook
slow cooker for the first time and
save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before using
the slow cooker for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard
for young children, remove and
safely discard the protective
cover fitted to the power plug of
this slow cooker.
• When unpacking the slow cooker,
check to see you have received
all the items listed in the parts list,
before discarding the packaging.
• Always ensure the slow cooker is
properly assembled before use.
Follow the instructions provided in
this book.
• Always operate the slow
cooker on a stable and heat
resistant surface.
• Do not place the slow cooker
near the edge of a bench or
table during operation. Ensure
that the surface is level, clean
and free of water and other
substances.
• Do not operate the slow cooker
on a sink drain board.
• Do not place the cooker directly
on a heat sensitive bench top,
such as a stone bench top, when
cooking. This type of bench top
is heat sensitive to uneven heat
and may crack if heated locally.
To cook on a heat sensitive
bench top, place a chopping
board or heat proof mat
underneath the cooker.
IMPORTANT: READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
At Kambrook, we are very safety conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued
customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a
degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.
Kambrook Recommends Safety First

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• Do not operate the slow cooker
on an incline plane. Do not
move the slow cooker while it is
switched on.
• Use the removable crockery
bowl supplied with the slow
cooker. Do not use any
other bowl inside the slow
cooker housing.
• Do not use a damaged or
cracked removable crockery
bowl. If damaged or cracked,
replace bowl before using.
• Position the lid so that the steam
vent is directed away from
you. Lift and remove the lid
carefully to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
• Never plug in or switch on the
slow cooker without having
the removable crockery
bowl placed inside the slow
cooker housing.
• Ensure the removable crockery
bowl is correctly positioned in
the slow cooker base before
you commence cooking.
• Do not place food or liquid in
the slow cooker housing. Only
the removable crockery bowl
is designed to contain food
or liquid.
• Never operate the slow cooker
without food and liquid in the
removable crockery bowl.
Ensure the crockery bowl is
at least ½ to ¾ full of food or
liquid before switching on the
slow cooker.
• Always slow cook with the glass
lid on for the recommended
cooking time.
• Do not lock the glass lid onto
the slow cooker with the lid clips
when operating. The locking
clips are for transporting the
slow cooker after use and when
the slow cooker has had time
to cool.
• Do not place anything on top of
the lid when assembled, when
in use and when stored.
• Do not place anything, other
than the lid, on top of the slow
cooker when assembled, when
in use and when stored.
• Always have the lid placed
correctly into position on the
removable crockery bowl
throughout operation of the
slow cooker unless it states in
the recipe to have it removed.
• Do not allow water from
the lid to drip into the slow
cooker housing, only into the
removable crockery bowl.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the handles for lifting and
carrying the slow cooker and
use dry oven mitts to remove
the lid and/or removable
crockery bowl. Lift and remove
the lid carefully and angled
away from you to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.
Allow the slow cooker to cool
completely before moving or
cleaning any parts.
• The glass lid has been specially
treated to make it stronger,
more durable and safer than
ordinary glass, however, it
is not unbreakable. If struck
hard, it may break or weaken,
and could later, shatter into
many small pieces without
apparent cause.
• Extreme caution must be used
when the slow cooker contains
hot food and liquids.

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• The temperature of accessible
surfaces will be high when the
slow cooker is operating and for
some time after use.
• Do not place the removable
crockery bowl when hot on any
surface that may be affected
by heat.
• To prevent scratching the
surface of the removable
crockery bowl, always use
wooded or plastic utensils.
• High humidity, altitude, cold
tap water, ingredients and
minor fluctuations may slightly
affect the cooking times in the
slow cooker.
• The recommended cooking
times are approximate. Cooking
times can vary depending on
ingredients and quantities in
recipes.
• Avoid sudden temperature
changes. Do not place frozen
or very cold foods into the
removable crockery bowl when
it is hot.
• Do not place removable
crockery bowl or glass lid into or
under cold water while still hot.
• Do not use the removable
crockery bowl for food storage.
The removable crockery bowl
is not suitable for storing food in
the freezer.
• Do not reheat food using your
removable crockery bowl.
• Care should be taken when
handling the slow cooker after
cooking, ensuring that the slow
cooker body and parts are not
touched as these may still be
hot due to residual heat.
• It is best not to leave the slow
cooker unattended when in use.
• If you are not home during the
slow cooking process and the
power goes out, throw away the
food even if it looks done.
• If you are at home during the
slow cooking process and the
power goes out, finish cooking
the ingredients immediately by
some other means such as on
a gas stove, on the outdoor grill
or at a house where the power
is on.
• When you are at home, and
if the food was completely
cooked before the power went
out, the food should remain
safe up to two hours in the
slow cooker.
• The slow cooker is not intended
to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate
remote control system or any
other device that switches the
slow cooker on automatically.
• Do not use the removable
crockery bowl in a conventional
oven or microwave oven.
• Do not place the removable
crockery bowl on a gas burner
or electric hotplate.
• To avoid an electrical overload,
it is recommended that no other
appliances are plugged into the
same circuit as your slow cooker
when it is in use.
• Do not use chemicals, steel
wool, metal scouring pad or
abrasive cleaners to clean
the outside of the slow cooker
housing or crockery bowl
as these can damaged the
housing or the coating of the
crockery bowl.

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• Keep the slow cooker clean.
Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
Important Safeguards
For All Electrical
Appliances
• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.
• Connect only to a 230V or 240V
power outlet.
• The appliance must be used
on a properly grounded outlet.
If it is not sure, please consult a
qualified electrician.
• Do not, under any
circumstances, modify the
power plug or use a power
plug adapter.
• Do not place this appliance on
or near a heat source, such as
hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a
minimum distance of 20cm
away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam
sensitive materials and provide
adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
• Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• This appliance is for household
use only. Do not use this
appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.
• The 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.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at
the power outlet and unplug
at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn
the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power
outlet, unplug at the power
outlet and remove the power
cord, if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all parts
to cool.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse the
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any
other liquid or allow moisture to
come in contact with the parts,
unless it is recommended in the
cleaning instructions.
• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed
at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.

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• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To
avoid a hazard, do not use the
appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes
damaged in any way. Return
the entire appliance to the
nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination
and/or repair.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that
a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See a qualified
electrician for professional
advice.
• During electrical storms,
the appliance should be
disconnected from the power
source at the wall socket to
prevent any electrical surges
that may arise during the storm
and which may inadvertently
cause damage to the
appliance and its electronic
componentry.

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Your Kambrook Slow Cooker
1. Dishwasher-safe toughened glass lid
2. Dishwasher-safe crockery bowl
3. Steam vents
4. Full-grip, cool-touch handles with
clip latches
5. Control panel
9
1
2
5
5
2
7
6
8
4
3
6. Temperature probe
7. Temperature probe jack
8. Temperature probe insertion hole
9. Non-slip feet

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WARNING
Always operate the slow cooker
on a stable and heat resistant
surface.
WARNING
Do not place the slow cooker
directly on a heat sensitive
bench top, such as a stone
bench top, when cooking.
This type of bench top is heat
sensitive to uneven heat and
may crack if heated locally. To
cook on a heat sensitive bench
top, place a chopping board or
heat proof mat underneath the
slow cooker.
CAUTION
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
the handle for lifting and carrying
the slow cooker and use oven
mitts to remove the lid and or
crockery bowl. Lift and remove
the lid carefully and angled
away from you to avoid scalding
from escaping steam. Allow the
slow cooker to cool completely
before moving or cleaning any
parts.
WARNING
Do not reheat food using your
crockery bowl.
WARNING
If you are not home during the
slow cooking process and the
power goes out, throw away the
food even if it looks done.
CAUTION
To prevent scratching the surface
of the crockery bowl, always use
wooden or plastic utensils.
Before first use
Wash the lid and crockery bowl
in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Crockery bowl capacity: For best
results, fill the crockery bowl no more
than 2.5 cm from the rim. If only half-
filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours
earlier than the recipe states.
1. Plug into a 230V or 240V
power outlet.
2. Add ingredients into the
crockery bowl.
3. Place the lid on the crockery
bowl. The lid should sit level on the
crockery bowl for even cooking
and to prevent heat loss.
Clipping/Unclipping the Lid
for Transport
The slow cooker has clip latches built
into the carry handles to assist with
spill-resistant transport. Engaging the
latches will help keep the lid locked in
place when moving, however, it is not
leak-proof so all care should be taken
to keep the slow cooker level when
moving, especially if the content
contains a large quantity of liquid.
Using Your Slow Cooker

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Using Your Slow Cooker
1. Place the crockery bowl in the
slow cooker. Then place the glass
lid on top.
2. Place the clip latches up and
over, until they fit into the hooks on
the lid.
3. Once the latches are in the hooks,
the handles on the cooking base
will be in the open, unlocked
position.
4. Lock both the handles by pushing
down on them. This will lock the
lid in place. Always make sure the
handles are securely in the locked
position before moving the slow
cooker.
NOTE
Always carry the slow cooker
from the cooking base handles.
Make sure to securely grasp the
bottom portion of the handles to
avoid the handles separating or
unlocking unexpectedly while
carrying. Never lift the slow
cooker by the lid handle. Detach
temperature probe before
carrying slow cooker.
5. To unlock, push up the top part
of the handles into the open,
unlocked position. Then swing the
locking wires down and around to
the slow cooker.
NOTE
When unlocking, keep your
fingers from between the top part
of the handles and the edge of
the crockery bowl.
CAUTION
Never lock lid into place while
cooking. The locking lid clips are
only to be used to transport your
slow cooker from one place to
another after cooking is complete.
COOKING SETTINGS
The Temp Control™ Slow Cooker has
three cooking settings to make cooking
anything you plan to cook, easy.
1. PROGRAM SETTING Program your
preferred amount of cooking time
and the slow cooker automatically
shifts to Keep Warm at the end of
the selected cooking time.
2. PROBE SETTING Perfect If you are
cooking a large cut of meat or
using a recipe that requires food to
reach a certain temperature.
3. MANUAL SETTING To slow cook the
traditional way without setting a
time, select traditional High or Low
slow cook settings.
NOTE
Although Keep Warm will
operate for up to 14 hours, it is
not recommended to keep food
warm on this setting for more than
4 hours.

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Food Safety Tips
Do not use frozen, uncooked meat
in the low Cooker. Thaw any meat or
poultry before slow cooking.
WARNING FOOD
SAFETY HAZARD.
Food must be hot enough to
prevent bacterial growth before
using Keep warm setting. The
Keep warm setting should only
be used after a recipe has
been thoroughly cooked. Do
not reheat food on Keep warm
setting. If food has been cooked
and then refrigerated, reheat it
on LOW or HIGH and then switch
to Keep warm.
For more information, visit:
Australia: foodsafety.com.au
New Zealand:
mpi.govt.nz/food-safety/
To store leftovers after cooking, do
not place the entire crockery bowl
in the refrigerator since contents will
take too long to cool. Instead, divide
leftovers into smaller containers and
place into refrigerator.
Never allow undercooked or raw
meat to sit at room temperature in
the slow cooker. Once meat is placed
into the crockery bowl, it should be
cooked immediately
SLOW COOK SETTINGS
This slow cooker can cook on a either
HIGH or LOW heat setting. It also has
a WARM setting to keep already
cooked foods warm for a set period
of time.
‘LOW’ Heat Setting
The Low setting gently simmers food
for an extended period of time
without overcooking or burning.
Generally, no stirring is required when
using this setting.
‘HIGH’ Heat Setting
The High setting is used when cooking
dried beans or pulses and will cook
food in half the time required for the
Low setting.
Some foods may boil when cooked
on the High setting, so it may be
necessary to add extra liquid. This
will depend on the recipe and the
amount of time in which it is cooked.
Occasional stirring of stews and
casseroles will improve the flavour
distribution.
‘WARM’ Setting
The KEEP WARM setting automatically
switches on after slow cooking in both
the PROGRAM and PROBE setting and
can be manually turn on when using
the Manual setting after cooking has
finished.
PROGRAM SETTING
The Program setting gives you more
control over slow cooking, allowing
you to select between High or Low
heat and also to adjust your desired
cooking time.
1. Press the button once to turn
the slow cooker on to Standby.
“SEL” will display ready to select.
2. Press PROGRAM button, “Cooking
Time” will change. Press the Up
or Down arrow to change the
cooking time from 30 mins to
12:00 hours.
Using Your Slow Cooker

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NOTE
When choosing the cooking
time, ensure you have allowed
enough time to thoroughly cook
your food content, especially
if using Low heat which takes
much longer to bring food up to
temperature.
3. Press button, “Heat Setting”
will illuminate.
4. Press the Up or Down arrow to
select the desired heat setting,
High or Low.
NOTE
Do not select Warm to cook food
when using the Program setting.
Select the High or Low heat
setting to cook food.
5. Press button. “COOK” will
display and a 3-second beep will
sound.
NOTE
The Slow Cooker will
automatically start after 20
seconds if the button is
not pressed. The display will
alternate between the heat
setting and the remaining
cooking time.
6. At the end of the cook time, the
slow cooker will automatically
switch to WARM setting. The
slow cooker will turn off and
display “OFF” after a total of 14
“ON” hours if the button is
not pressed.
CAUTION
Extreme caution must be used
when the slow cooker contains
hot food and liquids.
CAUTION
The temperature of accessible
surfaces will be high when the
slow cooker is operating and for
some time after use.
CAUTION
Do not place crockery bowl or
glass lid into or under cold water
while still hot.
MANUAL SETTING
In the Manual setting, select between
High or Low heat, then you decide
when the slow cooker is finished
cooking and turn off manually. Keep
Warm is not automatic and needs to
be manually turned on after cooking,
if desired.
1. Press the button once to turn
the slow cooker on to standby.
“SEL” will display ready to select.
2. Press MANUAL button, “Heat
Setting” will illuminate.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow to
select between High or Low heat
setting.
Using Your Slow Cooker

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NOTE
Do not use WARM setting to
cook food.
4. Press “COOK” will display and
a 3-second beep will sound.
NOTE
The slow cooker will
automatically start after 20
seconds if the button is
not pressed. The display will
alternate between showing
“COOK” and the selected
heat setting.
5. Press the button to turn off the
slow cooker when food is cooked.
If the button is not pressed,, the
slow cooker will continue to cook
at the selected heat setting, but
will turn off and display “OFF” after
a total of 14 “ON” hours if the
button is not pressed.
PROBE SETTING
The Integrated Temperature Probe
cooks to a precise, selected
temperature.
The Probe setting is great when
cooking large cuts of meat like
roasts, chicken, turkey, and pork,
to temperature. The internal
temperature is the best test for
doneness.
Set the slow cooker to the desired
temperature, insert the probe into the
meat, actual temperature of meat
is displayed as it cooks, and the slow
cooker will automatically shift to Keep
Warm when the desired internal food
temperature is reached.
NOTE
The actual temperature
may display higher than set
temperature in probe setting. This
is normal. The temperature will
return to the set temperature as
the unit calibrates.
TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDELINES FOR DONENESS
FOOD MEDIUM-RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE
Beef 60°C 65°C 75°C
Lamb 60°C 65°C 75°C
Pork 65°C 75°C
Whole Chicken/Turkey 65°C 75°C
Fish 55°C 65°C
Using Your Slow Cooker

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Using Your Slow Cooker
INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE
PROBE Cont’d
1. Add meat to the crockery bowl
and cover with the glass lid.
NOTE
Do not lock the glass lid into
place.
2. Insert the jack of the temperature
probe into the port on the right,
bottom side of the slow cooker.
3. Insert the end of the probe through
the probe hole on the glass lid and
into the thickest part of the meat,
but not touching the bone.
NOTE
While meat is cooking, the
muscle fibres contract and start
to push out the probe. Check
the position of the probe tip
during cooking and reposition
as needed. Press the ON/OFF
button once to turn the slow
cooker on to standby. “SEL” will
display ready to select.
4. Press PROBE button and “Heat
Setting” will illuminate. If the
probe is not plugged into the slow
cooker, PROBE/PLUG will display as
a reminder.
5. Press the Up or Down arrow to
select the desired setting, High or
Low.
NOTE
Do not use WARM setting to cook
food.
6. Press button, “Set Temp” will
display with a default temperature
of.
7. Press the Up or Down arrow to
select the desired temperature
between 60 ºC to 80 ºC. The
temperature in ºC will now be
displayed.
8. To switch between ºC temperature
display, press and hold the PROBE
button, then press the button.
NOTE
The slow cooker will
automatically start in 20 seconds
if button is not pressed. The
display will alternate between
the set Probe temperature and
the current Probe temperature.
9. When the set Probe temperature
is reached, the slow cooker will
switch to WARM. The slow cooker
will automatically turn off and
display “OFF” after a total of 14
“ON” hours if button is not
pressed.

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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The crockery bowl should be at
least half-filled for best results.
• If only half-filled, check for
doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than
recipe time.
• Stirring is not normally necessary
when slow cooking. Removing
the lid results in heat loss and the
cooking time may need to be
extended. However, if cooking
on ‘HIGH’, you may wish to stir
occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a
5cm space between the top of the
crockery bowl and the food so that
the recipe can come to a simmer.
• Some foods are not suited for
extended cooking in a slow cooker.
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour
cream should be added 2 hours
before serving. Evaporated milk or
condensed soups are perfect for
slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat,
the less liquid is needed. If cooking
meat with a high fat content,
place thick onion slices underneath
so meat will not sit on (and cook in)
fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little
evaporation. If making your
favourite soup, stew, or sauce,
slightly reduce the amount of liquid
called for in original recipe. If too
thick, liquid can be added later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type
casserole, there will need to be
liquid in the recipe to prevent
scorching on the sides of crockery
bowl.
• If cooking a recipe with root
vegetables, cut into smaller even-
sized pieces, then place in the
bottom of the crockery bowl.
• To prevent lingering food smells,
clean rubber lid gasket with hot,
soapy water after each use. Do not
clip the lid on during storage. Store
with lid ajar.

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before
cleaning. Do not immerse cord,
plug, or stainless-steel housing in
any liquid.
WARNING
Do not use chemicals, steel
wool, a metal scouring pad
or abrasive cleaners to clean
the outside of the slow cooker
housing or crockery bowl
as these can damage the
housing or the coating of the
crockery bowl.
Care and Cleaning
1. Before cleaning, switch off the
slow cooker at the power outlet
and unplug.
2. Always allow the slow cooker to
cool before cleaning.
3. Wipe the metal end of the probe
with hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry.
4. The crockery bowl and glass lid are
both dishwasher-safe or can be
washed in hot, soapy water using
a mild household detergent. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
NOTE
If your dishwasher is equipped,
DO NOT use the “HEATED RINSE”
setting when washing in the
dishwasher. “HEATED RINSE”
cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
Care, Cleaning and Storage
5. Wipe the stainless-steel housing
with a soft, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
Storage
Store the slow cooker in a dry, stable
surface with the lid ajar. Do not clip
glass lid during storage.

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NOTES

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NOTES

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
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