Lakeland 27216 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 27216
6.5L SEARING
SLOW COOKER

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LAKELAND 6.5L SEARING SLOW COOKER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Searing Slow Cooker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This Searing Slow Cooker is fantastic for six people, with a silicone sealed glass lid for
easy viewing, which you lock in place. Easy to use control panel and cooking functions
for browning, sautéing, searing, slow cooking, steaming and yoghurt. There is a keep
warm function for up to 4 hours.
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.

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CONTENTS
Product features ...............................................................................................................................4
Control panel .....................................................................................................................................5
Safety Cautions ............................................................................................................................. 6-8
Using your Searing Slow Cooker for the rst time .....................................................................9
Instructions for use...................................................................................................................10-14
A guide to ingredients and hints and tips ................................................................................. 15
Preparing ingredients guide ........................................................................................................ 16
Steaming guide .........................................................................................................................17-18
Recipes .......................................................................................................................................19-22
Making home-made yoghurt ....................................................................................................... 23
A guide to yoghurt ingredients and hints and tips .............................................................24-25
Yoghurt serving suggestions ...................................................................................................... 26
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................................ 27
Care and cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 28
Technical information.................................................................................................................... 29
Electrical connections .................................................................................................................. 29
Recycling your electricals ............................................................................................................ 29

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PRODUCT FEATURES
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1. Glass lid with silicone seal and knob
2. Steam vent
3. Rack
4. Locking lid handles
5. Aluminium non-stick cooking pot
6. Control panel
7. Main unit
8. Anti-slip feet
9. Cord and plug
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CONTROL PANEL
10. Power / start button
11. Menu button
12. Increase cooking time button
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• When the appliance is switched on, it will beep and there will be 4 red dashes in the
middle of the panel.
• If nothing is pressed for 60 seconds the appliance will default back into a standby
mode and nothing will be illuminated.
• If this happens press the POWER/START button to reactivate the control panel. 
• Press the MENU button to select your desired function, it will start at the browning
function in the top left corner and move through the functions in an anti-clockwise
direction.
• Once you have reached your desired function, the control panel will show the default
time. Use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease the cooking time for the selected
function, within the available time range.
• The slow cooker allows 60 seconds for you to conrm the function and timing and to
start cooking before it starts beeping. This indicates that the slow cooker is turned on
but not yet cooking.
• Select the POWER/START button to conrm the function and start cooking, the dot on
the POWER/START button will be illuminated.
• The CANCEL button can be pressed at any time to stop and cancel the function. The
slow cooker will return to standby mode.
• The KEEP WARM button when pressed will keep the appliance warm for 4 hours
before going into standby MENU, the button will illuminate green.
• To turn the slow cooker off, hold the POWER/ START button for 3 seconds. The slow
cooker should also be switched off and unplugged from the mains socket.
13. Decrease cooking time button
14. Cancel button
15. Keep warm button

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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 or
[email protected]
• DO NOT use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact Lakeland customer care
team on 015394 88100 or [email protected]
• 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.

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• 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.
• To avoid injury or possible re, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Not recommended to be used with a plug in timer switch.
• 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.
• Always switch off and unplug before lifting out the cooking pot, and when not in use.
Let the Searing Slow Cooker cool down before moving or cleaning.
• The Searing Slow Cooker should be unplugged from the mains supply before lling or
emptying the cooking pot.
• Never operate the slow cooker without food and liquid in the removable cooking pot.
Ensure the cooking pot is at least ½ to ¾ full of food or liquid before switching on the
slow cook functions or yoghurt function.
• The cooking pot must be in place to use this appliance.
• To avoid electric shock or damage, never put food directly into the Searing Slow
Cooker main unit. 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 or trivet.
• DO NOT use a damaged or cracked cooking pot, making sure the exterior of which is
clean and dry.
• DO NOT use any other cooking pot or bowl inside the main unit other than the one
provided.
• Position the Searing Slow Cooker well away from walls, curtains and other heat or
steam sensitive materials. When using the Searing Slow Cooker, provide adequate
space above and on all sides for air circulation at least 20cm.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone utensils, as metal utensils will damage the non-
stick coating.
• If using plastic utensils, do not leave inside the appliance when hot or on warm setting.

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• The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer
than ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable, please use caution when handling
the glass lid.
• Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the cooking pot throughout
operation of the appliance unless stated in the recipe to have it removed.
• DO NOT move the appliance during cooking.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes.
• DO NOT place frozen or very cold foods into the removable cooking bowl when it
is hot.
• DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the oven.
• DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the oven.
• DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the microwave.
• DO NOT use the cooking pot on any type of hob.
• If you are not home during the slow cooking function and there is a power cut, throw
away the food even if it looks cooked.
• If you are at home during the slow cooking function and there is a power cut, nish
cooking the ingredients immediately by some other means such as a gas stove, or
elsewhere, where the power is on.
• When you are at home, and if the food was completely cooked before the power cut,
the food should remain safe up to two hours in the Searing Slow Cooker with
power off.
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.
• Position the lid, with the steam vent directed away
from you. 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 Searing Slow Cooker
with hot food inside.

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USING YOUR SEARING SLOW COOKER
FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Unpack the Searing Slow Cooker, remove all of the packaging materials.
• Before rst use, wipe the outside of the Searing Slow Cooker with a clean, damp cloth.
• Wash the glass lid, cooking pot and trivet in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before putting the cooking pot inside the
Searing Slow Cooker.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage
non-stick coatings.
• Always use dry oven gloves or a cloth when handling the hot cooking pot, as this will
get hot during and after cooking.
• Be careful when moving the cooking pot containing hot oil or liquids.
WARNING: Product will become hot, always use oven gloves.
• Ensure that the main unit and the exterior of the removable cooking pot are clean and
clear of any debris before placing the cooking pot into the main unit.
• Place the glass lid on the cooking pot so it is level and resting on the cooking pot lip.
Push the lid locks on both handles towards the lid knob until they clip into place.
• The lid is locked onto the cooking pot but the cooking pot can still be easily removed
from the main unit using the cooking pot handles.
• The removable cooking pot is aluminium with a non-stick coating, it is NOT suitable
for use on any type of hob, a microwave or oven.
• All cooking tasks must be completed with the cooking pot securely placed in the
main unit.
• DO NOT lift the removable cooking pot with the lid knob. Use the cooking pot handles
on both sides.
• 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 cooking pot.
• 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 temperature of accessible surfaces will be high when the slow cooker is
operating and for some time after use.
• The temperature for all functions is preset and is not adjustable.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Place the Searing Slow Cooker on a at heat resistant surface near a socket.
• The Searing Slow Cooker must be used in a well ventilated area, at least 20cm away
from walls and other surfaces to allow sucient airow.
• When using the Searing Slow Cooker for the rst time you may notice a slight burning
smell. This is normal for a new heating element and will disappear after a few uses.
• This Searing Slow Cooker has a working capacity of 6 litres, to allow for bubbling
and simmering.
• The Searing Slow Cooker should be at least half full, unless you are using the
browning functions.
• Prepare your ingredients. Put them inside the cooking pot and add the lid and push
the lid locks on the cooking pot handles towards the knob on the glass lid until they
clip into place.
• Let the main unit cool completely before moving.
• DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the oven.
• DO NOT put the cooking pot or glass lid in the microwave.
• DO NOT use the cooking pot on any type of hob.