Mellerware Tempo User manual

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Removable
ceramic pot
6.5L Capacity
3 Heat
settings
Recipe book
included
TEMPO
6.5L slow
cooker
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all the instructions. To protect against the risk
of electrical shock do not place the base in water or
in any other liquid.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance
is used near children.
3. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
4. Unplug from the appliance from the wall socket
when it is not in use and before undertaking any
cleaning task.
5. Do not use attachments or accessories not
recommended by the supplier. Do not use this
appliance outdoors.
6. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of
the table.
7. KEEP THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT
PLATES, BURNERS AND HEATED OVENS.
8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water, or any other
hot liquids.
9. Do not use the appliance for anything other than
intended use.
10. Do not switch the slow cooker on if the ceramic pot
is empty.
11. Allow lid and slow cooker to cool before cleaning it.
12. Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker
during its operation or before it cools. Use the
handles or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling
contents.
13. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic
pot.
14. Do not use slow cooker or glass lid if cracked or
chipped.
15. Never leave the appliance connected to the socket
outlet when not in use.
16. Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside
down or laid on its side.
17. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle
them with care.
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS - THIS PRODUCT
IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before using the slow cooker for the first time
• Removealllabelsandtagsfromtheproduct.
• Washtheslowcookerandglasslidinhotsoapy
water with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly
and dry.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER
BASE IN WATER.
Note: During initial use you may notice a slight odor due
to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This
is completely normal and will disappear after a few
uses.
AUTO/DEFROST Setting:
• TheAUTO/DEFROSTsettingallowstheusertoset
the slow cooker to cook frozen food for the day
and be ready to server 8-10 hours later. When set
to AUTO DEFROST, the Slow Cooker will cook on
HIGH until the food defrosts and reaches a pre-set
temperature, then switches to LOW and maintains a
constant low cooking temperature.
• Howeverifyouwishtoextendthecookingperiod,
you can use the LOW setting and if you wish to
shorten the cooking period you can use the HIGH
setting.
HOW TO USE
• Placethebaseonadry,level,heatresistantsurface,
away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use
on the floor.
• Placefoodandotheringredientsintotheceramic
slow cooker, and place the pot into the base. Cover
with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown
foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a
pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow
cooker.
• SetthecontrolknobtotheOFFpositionbefore
plugging the unit into the main socket. Switch off
and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and
remove the slow cooker using oven gloves.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE
UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN HOT.
About slow cooking
• Slowcookinghasalwaysbeenthebestway
to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum
preparation and maximum free time away from the
kitchen.
• Traditionallyslowcookinghascenteredonsoups
and casseroles but with this oval ceramic slow
cooker you can also produce most modern
family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is
convenient as well as looking good enough to take
straight to the table for serving. (Always place the
slow cooker on a heat proof mat or surface).
• Thismethodofcookingisidealforpreparing
tougher cuts of meat, giving them the long, gentle
simmering that ensures that they become tender and
full of flavor.
Suitable foods for slow cooking & preparation:
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however
there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.
• Cutrootvegetablesintosmall,evenpieces,asthey
take longer to cook than meat. They should be
gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking.
Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the
bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in
the cooking liquid.
• Trimallexcessfatfrommeatbeforecooking,since
the slow cooking method does not allow fat to
evaporate.
• Ifadaptinganexistingrecipefromconventional
cooking, you may need to cut down on the amount
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of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the
slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional
cooking.
• Neverleaveuncookedfoodatroomtemperaturein
the slow cooker.
• Donotusetheslowcookertoreheatfood.
• Uncookedredbeansmustbesoakedandboiledfor
at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a
slow cooker.
• Insertameatthermometerintojointsofroasts,
hams, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked
to the desired temperature.
• Authenticstonewareisfiredathightemperatures
therefore the slow cooker may have minor surface
blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to
these imperfection. Low heat cooking does not
produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to
normal wear and tear through the products life, the
outer surface may start appearing “crazed”.
• Donotputtheslowcookerorglasslidinanoven,
freezer,andmicrowaveoronagas/electricalhob.
• Donotsubjecttheslowcookertosuddenchanges
in temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot
could cause it to crack.
• Donotallowthepottostandinwaterforalongtime
(You can leave water in the pot to soak).
• Thereisanareaonthebaseoftheslowcookerthat
has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes.
This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up
water, this should be avoided.
Do not switch the cooker on when the slow cooker is
empty or out of the base.
Tips for slow cooking
• Theslowcookermustbeatleasthalffullforbest
results.
• Slowcookingretainsmoisture.Ifyouwishtoreduce
moisture in the cooker, remove the lid after cooking
and turn the control to high (if set to low or medium)
and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Thelidisnotasealedfit.Don’tremove
unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape. Each
time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10
minutes to the cooking time. If cooking soups, leave
a 5 cm space between the top of the cook pot and
the food surface to allow simmering.
• Manyrecipesdemandalldaycooking,ifyoudo
not have time to prepare food that morning prepare
it the night before and store the food in a covered
container in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the
slowcookerandaddliquid/gravy.Selectthesetting
low, high or auto.
• Mostmeatandvegetablerecipesrequire8-10hours
on low. 4-6 hours on high and 5-7 hours on auto.
Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking.
Pasta, seafood, milk, and cream should be added
towards the end of the cooking time. Many things
can affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water and
fat content, initial temperature of the food and the
size of the food.
• Foodcutintosmallpieceswillcookquicker.A
degreeof‘trialanderror’willberequiredtofully
optimize the potential of your slow cooker.
• Vegetablesusuallytakelongertocookthanmeat,
so try and arrange vegetables in the lower half of the
pot.
• Afterfoodiscooked,switchcookeroffandleave
covered with the lid. There will be enough heat in
the slow cooker to keep warm for 30 minutes. If
you require longer to keep warm switch to the low
setting. All food should be covered with a liquid,
gravyorsauce.Inaseparatepanorjugprepare
your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the
food in the slow cooker.
• Pre-browningmeatandonionsinapantosealin
thejuicesalsoreducesthefatcontentbeforeadding
to the slow cooker. This is not necessary if time is
limited, but improves the flavor.
• Whencookingjointsofmeat,ham,andpoultryetc
thesizeandshapeofthejointisimportant.Tryto
keepthejointinthelower2/3ofthepotandfully
cover with water. If necessary cut in two pieces. Joint
weight should be kept within the maximum limit.
CARE & CLEANING
Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in
the OFF position before storing away or cleaning.
Make sure the unit has cooled down completely
before cleaning.
- The stoneware insert is dishwasher safe or can also
be cleaned with warm soapy water. To remove any
foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the
pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse
the next day.
- The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a
damp cloth and dried. DO NOT use harsh abrasive
cleaner or scouring pad to clean any part of the slow
cooker as this will damage the surfaces.
WARNING: NEVER SUBMERGE THE ENTIRE SLOW
COOKER INTO WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SLOW COOKER.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
If your appliance appears to not be working or it is
damaged, please contact the supplier. Do not attempt
to carry out repairs yourself or send it to anyone other
than an authorized repair agent. Attempts made
to have this product repaired other than by an
authorized repair agent will release the supplier from
its guarantee. Contact the supplier to find the authorized
repair agent nearest to you.
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