Lakeland 17168 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 17168
6 LITRE
SLOW COOKER

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LAKELAND 6 LITRE SLOW COOKER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland 6 Litre Slow Cooker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Just right when cooking for four to six people, our compact slow cooker is economical
on power and space, and saves time and effort in the kitchen. Transforming cheaper
cuts of meat into mouth-watering delicacies with long, slow cooking, it produces the
most succulent soups, stews and casseroles.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same
excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded
the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.
CONTENTS
Product features ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety cautions ............................................................................................................................. 4-5
Using your Slow Cooker for the rst time ....................................................................................6
The control dial and cooking times ...............................................................................................6
Instructions for use...........................................................................................................................7
A guide to ingredients and hints and tips ....................................................................................8
Adapting your hop top recipes for slow cooking ........................................................................8
Recipes .........................................................................................................................................9-12
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................................ 13
Care and cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 14
Technical information ................................................................................................................... 15
Electrical connections .................................................................................................................. 15
Recycling your electricals ............................................................................................................ 15

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Tempered glass lid with handle
2. Ceramic cooking pot with handles
3. Base unit with handles
4. Power indicator light
5. Control dial
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• 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 done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed
from the appliance before the rst use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault, contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact Lakeland customer care
team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to ‘off‘ and remove the plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against re, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
outer unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible re, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• To switch off the slow cooker, turn the dial to OFF and unplug from the socket. Always
unplug before lifting out the cooking pot, and when not in use. Let the slow cooker cool
down before moving or cleaning.
• The slow cooker should be unplugged from the mains supply before lling or emptying
the cooking pot. Do not heat the slow cooker when the cooking pot is empty.
• Do not place the slow cooker or the cooking pot directly on a gas or electric hob or
other heat source.
• To avoid electric shock or damage, never put food directly into the slow cooker base.
Always use the cooking pot.
• Be careful when putting the cooking pot on work surfaces, the bottom of the cooking
pot may scratch and damage tables and worktops. Always place the cooking pot on a
heat resistant mat.
WARNING – HOT SURFACES
The surfaces marked with this symbol will get very
hot during use. To prevent injury, DO NOT TOUCH. Let the
product cool completely before touching these surfaces,
and always use the handles to move the appliance or lift
the lid.
Take care when removing the lid, tilt it away from you to
prevent being scalded by hot steam.
Always use oven gloves. Take care when lifting the
cooking pot out of the slow cooker with hot food inside.

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USING YOUR THE SLOW COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
• When you switch on the slow cooker for the rst time there may be a slight burning
smell, this is normal for a new heating element and will stop after a few uses.
• Unpack the slow cooker, remove all the packaging materials.
• Before rst use, wipe the outside of the slow cooker with a clean, damp cloth. Wash
the lid and cooking pot in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before putting the cooking pot inside the
slow cooker.
THE CONTROL DIAL AND COOKING TIMES
• The slow cooker has three temperature settings so cooking times can be adapted.
Meals can be slowly simmered all day long, or can be ready in just a few hours. Over
time you will develop a feel for how long your favourite recipes take.
• The nal temperature of the food is about 120ºC whether it has been cooked on the
low or high setting. The only difference between these settings is the amount of time
the cooking process takes.
• Use ‘LOW’: If you wish to extend the cooking time.
• Use ‘HIGH’: If you wish to shorten the cooking time.
• AUTO: Is a standard setting, with an average cooking time of 6-8 hours. This setting
cooks food on HIGH until the correct temperature is reached, then keeps it warm until
ready to serve.
All cooking times are approximate, and will vary according to your recipe and choice of
ingredients.
COOK ON LOW COOK ON HIGH COOK ON AUTO
Temperature 77°C 84°C 69°C
Wattage 90W 120W 120W, then to 60W
Recipe cooking time 6-8 hours 3-4 hours 4-6 hours
8-10 hours 5-6 hours 6-8 hours
10-12 hours 7-8 hours 8-10 hours
PLEASE NOTE: Lifting the lid of the slow cooker during cooking results in temperature
loss and adds about 25 minutes to the cooking time. Avoid lifting the lid.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• This slow cooker has a working capacity of 4.3 litres, to allow for bubbling and
simmering.
• Prepare your ingredients. Put them inside the cooking pot and add the lid.
• The slow cooker should be at least 1/3 full.
• Plug in and switch on the slow cooker at the socket.
• Select the temperature setting according to your recipe.
• Please handle the cooking pot and lid with care, and avoid extremes of temperature.
Once the cooking pot is warm, do not add further chilled ingredients. This may crack
the pot.
• When you have nished cooking, turn the control dial to ‘OFF’, switch off at the socket
and unplug. Always use oven gloves before lifting out the cooking pot. You can take
the cooking pot straight to the table and serve. Always use a mat when placing the pot
down to protect your table and work surfaces from heat and scalding. Take care when
removing the lid, tilt it away from you to prevent being scalded by hot steam.
• Let the base unit cool completely before moving.
WARNING: The cooking pot is oven safe up to 150°C, the glass lid is NOT oven safe.
DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the microwave, or place directly on a gas or
electric hob or other heat source.

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A GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS AND HINTS AND TIPS
• To ensure even cooking, cut meat and vegetables into similar sized pieces so they
cook evenly. Root vegetables often take longer to cook than meat, so they should be
diced or chopped more nely.
• Brown your meat before adding it to the slow cooker. This adds avour to the nal
dish.
• When using frozen meat, defrost thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker. Never
cook from frozen.
• Add enough liquid e.g. stock, to cover the ingredients inside the cooking pot before
switching on the slow cooker.
• Slow cooking does not need stirring, but you may like to give your food an occasional
stir if cooking on HIGH.
• Put food which may need longer to cook in the bottom of the cooking pot. It will be
nearer the heat source and will sit in the liquid, which will help it to cook.
• Fish and seafood tend to dry out quickly, so they are best added to dishes near the end
of cooking time.
• If you nd there is too much liquid at the end of cooking remove the lid and cook on
high for about 30 minutes until the liquid reduces.
• Fresh herbs are best added near the end of cooking; dried herbs can be added along
with the main ingredients.
ADAPTING YOUR HOB TOP RECIPES FOR
SLOW COOKING
• Recipes will require far less liquid than their equivalents cooked on the hob: reduce the
liquid in hob recipes by half, you can always top up during cooking if it seems too dry.
• Reduce salt in recipes, as slow cooking and reduced liquid means avours are more
enhanced and less salt is required.
• Recipes often say, ‘Bring to boil, and then turndown‘. In slow cookers this is not
necessary. Simply set the cooker on low.
TIMINGS
• If recipe suggests to cook for 15-30 minutes, it will need up to 2 hours on the high
setting in the slow cooker.
• If recipe suggests to cook for 30-45 minutes, it will need up to 4 hours on the high
setting in the slow cooker.
• If recipe suggests to cook for 2-3 hours, it will need up to 6 hours on the high setting in
the slow cooker.

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RECIPES
PLEASE NOTE: That all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and
1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using measuring spoons for accurate results.
FRENCH ONION SOUP – Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Butter 50g
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Onions 500g, halved and thinly sliced
Garlic cloves 4, peeled and chopped
Granulated sugar ½ tsp
Beef stock 800ml
Dry white wine 200ml
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
FRENCH BAGUETTE TOAST
Ingredients Quantity
Piece of French baguette cut into four 1cm rounds
Gruyère cheese 75g, grated
LOW: 3-4 hours.
WHAT YOU DO
In a pan heat butter and oil. Then add onion, garlic and sugar and cook gently for
15 minutes.
Transfer this to the slow cooker. Add the stock and wine and cook on the low setting,
for 3-4 hours.
Season to taste and serve with baguette toast.
To make the toast using a hot grill, toast the bread on one side, remove and turn over,
cover the untoasted side with cheese and place under the hot grill until melted.
Serve on top of each bowl of soup.

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SAUSAGE AND BEAN CASSEROLE – Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Sausages 8 links, about 600g
Onions 2 medium, peeled and nely chopped
Baby button mushrooms 150g
Canned beans, e.g cannellini, kidney, black eye 400g, rinsed and drained
Stock 150ml
Red wine or extra stock 150ml
Cornour 1 tbsp, blended in a little of the wine
to a smooth paste
Redcurrant jelly 1-2 tsp
LOW: 4-6 hours.
WHAT YOU DO
In a pan cook the sausages for 4-5 minutes until brown on all sides.
Add the onions and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until the onions soften.
Transfer to the slow cooker then add the mushrooms, beans, wine, stock, cornour and
redcurrant jelly. Stir gently.
Cook on the low setting for 4-6 hours.

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CHICKEN KORMA WITH NAAN BREAD – Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Chicken breasts or chicken breast pieces 4, about 600g
Natural yoghurt 2 tbsp
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Onions 2 medium, peeled and nely sliced
Garlic cloves 3, peeled and chopped
Fresh root ginger 4cm piece, coarsely grated
Medium chilli powder large pinch
Turmeric 1 tsp
Ground cumin 1 tsp
Ground coriander 1 tsp
Plain our 1 tbsp
Granulated sugar 1 tsp
Salt ½ tsp
Double cream 50ml
Naan bread 2 medium sized
LOW: 6 hours.
WHAT YOU DO
In a clean polythene bag place the chicken, yoghurt and ground black pepper. Tie loosely
and shake gently to mix, place in fridge until required.
Heat oil in a pan, and then add the onions and garlic. Squeeze the juice from the grated
ginger into the pan, discard the ginger.
Add the chilli powder, turmeric, cumin and coriander and cook gently for 10 minutes.
Transfer to the slow cooker, add the prepared chicken, our, sugar, salt and cream.
Stir gently to mix then cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
Heat the naan breads according to the instructions on the packet, serve with the korma.

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PEARS POACHED IN RED WINE – Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Pears 4, peeled and halved lengthways
leaving stalk in one half
Vanilla pod 1, slit lengthways
Cinnamon stick 1
Red wine 500ml
Caster sugar 175g
Ice cream or crème fraiche for serving
LOW: 3-4 hours.
WHAT YOU DO
Place the pears cut side down in the slow cooker, add all other ingredients.
Cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours, until the pears are soft when tested
with a knife.
Serve warm, or chill completely before serving (they can be kept in the fridge
for 2 days).
Serve alone or with ice cream or crème fraiche.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why does the nished recipe have so much liquid?
Answer: Slow cooking keeps in liquid. Remove the lid from the slow cooker and cook
on the high setting for 30 minutes. Next time reduce the liquid in your recipe
by half.
Question: Why do the vegetables seem crunchy but the meat is well cooked?
Answer: The vegetable pieces are too large. Next time cut the vegetables into
smaller pieces. Place them on the bottom of the slow cooker and the meat
on top.
Question: Why does the meat seem colourless?
Answer: The meat has been cooked from raw with the other ingredients in the slow
cooker. Brown the meat off before adding to the slow cooker to enhance
appearance and avour.
Question: Why does a favourite hob top recipe seem very salty when cooked in the
slow cooker?
Answer: Reduced liquid and the long slow cooking time can make dish avours
develop more and seem saltier. Reduce the amount of salt used in the
recipe.
Question: Why do the herb avours not come through in the recipe?
Answer: Fresh herbs can become overcook because of the long cooking time. Use
dried herbs at the beginning of the cooking process.
Add fresh herbs near the end to retain avour.

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Unplug the slow cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the rst use and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
• Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the outer surfaces, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
storing.
• Wash the cooking pot and the lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• The cooking pot and lid are dishwasher safe.
• Store the slow cooker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around
the unit.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Power: 290W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: ~50/60Hz.
• Capacity: 6 litres.
• Working capacity: 4.3 litres.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The appliance is tted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes tted with sockets to current specications.
CHANGING THE 3 AMP FUSE
Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualied electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be retted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires
UK distributors to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly
processing of WEEE.
UK distributors (including retailers) are required to provide a system which
allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to
recycle their old items free of charge.
As a responsible retailer, we have met these requirements by offering all
customers buying new electrical and electronic equipment free take-back of
their old electricals on a like-for-like basis.

Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: [phone] lakeland.co.uk
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