Mezzo SLC430 User manual
USERS MANUAL SLOW COOKER
Model: SLC430
Slow Cooker
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Slow Cooker
1 Slow Cooker Ceramic Bowl
1 Glass lid
1 Instruction manual
Confirm all parts before disposing of carton.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read this manual before using this appliance. Make sure that you know how the appliance functions
and how to operate it. Maintain the appliance in accordance with the instructions to ensure that it functions
properly. Keep this manual with the appliance. If the appliance is to be used by a third party, this instruction
manual must be supplied with it. The safety instructions, by themselves, do not eliminate danger completely,
and proper accident prevention measures must always be used.
For any customer query or in the unlikely event of a product failure, please phone
or email the helpline contact details below for assistance.
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER.
Toll Free Help line: 1300 366 144
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging. Carefully wipe the outer case with a soft damp cloth and dry it afterwards with a dry
towel. Do not immerse the appliance base in water or any other liquid. Wash the ceramic cooking bowl in
WARM soapy water, dry with a dry towel. Check for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Do not
use if the appliance is damaged in any way or if the supply cord is damaged. Immediately contact the details
listed at the front of this manual for assistance.
OPERATION
This appliance has been designed for general indoor household use only.
The appliance should be placed on a level heat resistant surface away from other heat surfaces, such as a gas
cooker or oven (refer all safety instructions).
Place the inner bowl into the appliance and connect to the mains supply. Add ingredients before turning on.
For first time use
Place 6-8 cups of cold water into the ceramic bowl. Select high setting and cook for approximately 20-30
minutes. Turn slow cooker switch to ‘off’ position and allow water to cool down completely. Discard this water.
Rinse ceramic bowl, dry and replace the ceramic bowl in slow cooker.
Note. The first time you use your slow cooker, there may be a small amount of smoke and smell. This is normal.
It is due to a protective coating, placed on the heating elements, to protect the heating elements during shipping.
Selection settings.
LOW: For longer cooking times at a very low temperature.
HIGH: For shorter cooking times at a higher temperature. Food will cook in approximately half the time taken
for ‘Low’ setting
AUTO: For cooking automatically with both high and low functions. The cooker will cook on high at first and
then automatically switch to low setting after an initial period.
NOTE. Slow cooker will operate until switched off. Do not overcook food. Monitor cooking.
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Slow Cooker Cooking
Place food into slow cooker and select desired cooking function.
Slow cooking will commence. Power on indictor will illuminate.
When cooking is completed, switch off and disconnect from the mains supply, remove ceramic bowl and serve.
Warning! After cooking, place the ceramic bowl on a heat resistant surface, as the bowl will be hot.
Handle with care. Use oven gloves when hot.
Warning! Do not subject the ceramic bowl to sudden changes of temperature, as it may crack. Do not
put cold water into the bowl when it is hot, or boiling hot water into the bowl when it is cold.
Always cook with the lid on. Do not remove the lid often when cooking, as this will prolong the cooking time.
Do not overfill the ceramic bowl. Boiling liquids may overflow and cause personal injury or damage to the
appliance or cooking area.
Always place vegetables into ceramic bowl first when cooking with meat, as these will take longer to cook than
the meat.
Warning! Do not let the supply cord hang over the edge of any table or bench top, as young children may
pull the appliance cord and cause scalding or other personal injury.
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Recipes
Cooking times may vary depending on quantities and food ingredients used.
Rice
Serves 6:
3 cups rice
6 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
Cook for 4 - 5 hours on high or 7 - 8 hours on low setting. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Chilli Con Carne
Serves 6:
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
2 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed (1 teaspoon crushed)
750 g lean minced beef
2 x 425 g cans tomatoes in juice, chopped
1 x 425 g can of red kidney beans
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chilli powder (more or less to your personal taste)
Place all ingredients into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (slightly more or less time will
not affect the result).
Spoon into individual bowls - noodle bowls are ideal. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato,
avocado and parsley. Chilli can also be served over rice or noodles.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
Serves 4:
1 chicken, cut into 6 or 8 pieces
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 small kumara, peeled and chopped
2 onions, peeled and chopped
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables (continued)
250 g mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup chopped parsley
6 - 8 cloves garlic, crushed (2 teaspoons)
6 cups chicken stock
Place all ingredients in slow cooker and turn it on. Cook on low for approx 8 hours
French Country Chicken with Apples and Cider
Serves 6:
All the alcohol is cooked off in this slow cooker method but apple juice can be substituted for cider.
2 tablespoons oil
12 pieces chicken - legs, drumsticks, breasts
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 cups apple cider or clear apple juice
3 cups chicken stock - this can be made up from stock powder
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
½ cup dried currants or sultanas
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme or mixed herbs
4 apples sliced into chunky wedges
Heat the oil in a large fry pan and brown the chicken pieces all over. Drain on paper towels discarding any fat
and place in the slow cooker with all the other ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or low for 6
- 8 hours. Serve with boiled small potatoes or rice and green vegetables or garden salad.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
When using electric appliances always observe safety regulations where applicable to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Supply cord and plug.
Always fully unwind any cord to avoid overheating. Never allow the supply cord to come in contact with hot
objects. Do not carry the appliance by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the mains supply.
Disconnect by first switching off the outlet, grasping the plug and pulling it out gently. Do not let the supply
cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Children.
Caution. Keep out of reach of children.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons. Young children must be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Young children must be supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they are adequately trained to use the appliance safely.
Water.
Do not immerse.
Do not immerse any part of the appliance base or supply cord in water or other liquid. Do not use with wet
hands or use in damp situations.
Handling.
Do not drop the appliance. Do not use this appliance if it has been damaged in any way, immersed in water, the
supply cord is damaged or the operation is faulty. Contact with any damaged appliance could result in electric
shock.
Hot surfaces
Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven gloves. Be careful when opening the lid as hot steam may be expelled.
Handle carefully when moving. Always place ceramic pot on a heat resistant surface.
Unattended.
Disconnect from the power supply when not in use.
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GENERAL SAFETY
When using electric appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to use the appliance.
Consider the environment.
Do not use in damp or wet conditions. Do not use without adequate light. Do not use near flammable or
hazardous materials. Do not use outdoors. Do not leave connected to the power supply when not in use.
Keep children away
.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children must be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.
Damaged or dropped.
Always inspect your appliance before use. Do not use this appliance if it has been damaged, dropped, left
outdoors or dropped in water. Return it to an authorised service dealer for examination and repair. Do not
attempt to service this appliance yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Store in a safe place
When not in use store your appliance and all its accessories and instruction manual in a safe and dry place.
Liability.
No liability can be accepted for any damage or personal injury caused by non-compliance with these
instructions or any other improper use or mishandling. This appliance is intended for household use only.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning.
When not in use or before cleaning, always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
Cleaning guide.
Regularly clean the outside and inner lining of the appliance with a soft damp cloth and dry it with a dry towel.
Do not immerse the appliance base in water. Do not use harsh solvents to clean the plastic components. Wash
the ceramic bowl and glass lid in warm soapy water, dry with a dry towel. A dishwasher can be used to clean the
ceramic bowl and glass lid. Do not damage the bowl by placing cold liquid into a hot bowl, as it may crack.
Storage
When not in use store the appliance, accessories and these instructions in a dry place.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Warranty Card
This product is guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the
date of purchase. This warranty becomes void if the product has been tampered with, damaged by accident,
damaged in any other way by improper use or has been purchased second hand. All production orders have
quality inspections.
For any customer query or in the unlikely event of a product failure, please phone
or email the helpline contact details below for assistance.
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER.
WARRANTY FOR APPLIANCES USED COMMERCIALLY LIMITED TO 90 DAYS
Product: ________________________________________________________________________________
Toll Free Help line: 1300 366 144
Email: [email protected]
Supply Voltage
Power
230-240V ~ AC 50 Hz
320
–
350 Watts
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