Premium Ambienti PSC200 User manual

Use and Care Manual.
Important Safeguards.
This product is for domestic use only.
MODEL: PSC200
MODELO: PSC200
2 QT SLOW COOKER
OLLA DE COCCIÓN LENTA DE 1.8 L

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use potholders when
removing the cover or handling hot containers.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance
in water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest retail store.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or any other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into
unit.
14. To disconnect turn the control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
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15. Containers are designed for use with this appliance only. They must never
be used on a range top. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface. Do
not use a cracked container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Household use only
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As
a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Specifications
Model Voltage Capacity Power N.W.(lbs.) Dimensions
(inches)
PSC200 2 Qt 95W 5.55 10.06x8.19x8.55
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Operation Instructions
1. Wipe the exterior of the inner pot and then place it into the cooking body.
Rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure it fits properly.
2. Turn the switch to OFF.
3. Put the food into the inner pot, add water according to the food quantity, and
then cover with the glass lid.
4. Plug into wall outlet.
Parts Names
Glass Lid
Inner pot
Handle
Power Indicator
Light
Switch
Cooking Body
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5. There are 4 operation settings:
Off: Power off
Low
High
Warm: Keep warm
You can choose the “Low” or “High” setting according to the desired cooking
time.
6. When the cooking time is completed, turn the knob to the “Warm” position if
you want to continue warming the food.
NOTE: We don’t recommend using the “Warm” setting for more than 4 hours.
7. When the food is ready to serve, turn the knob to “OFF”. Unplug from the
wall outlet.
Safety Instructions
1. Always keep the Slow Cooker unplugged when it is not in use or without the
inner pot or when the inner pot is empty.
2. Do not place the Slow Cooker in any place that is unstable, humid, near fire
or any heat sources to prevent any accident or malfunctions.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cooking body in water
or any other liquid. Do not pour any liquid into the cooking body without the
inner pot in it.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
5. Always cook with the lid on, for the recommended time.
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NOTE:
6. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
7. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
8. If a longer detachable power- supply cord or extension cord is used:
(1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at
least as high as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
(2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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RECIPES
Pears in red wine high 3-5/low 6-8
hours
Ingredients
75g (3oz) sugar
400ml (¾pt) red wine
Rind and juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves
2 medium or 1 large ripe pear(s)
1-2 drops red food dye
Preparation
Put the sugar, wine, lemon rind, juice and cloves in a pan.
Heat gently, stir till the sugar dissolves, then take off the heat and add the red
food dye.
Peel the pears, leaving them whole, complete with stalks.
Stand them in the cook pot, stalks upwards, and pour over the syrup.
Cook for the time shown, turning the pears occasionally, so they’re evenly
coated with the syrup and color evenly.
Remove the cloves, and serve hot or chilled with cream.
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Chicken with barbecue sauce high 4½-5 hours
Ingredients
30g (1oz) butter
750g (1½lb) chicken breast or thigh meat
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp mango chutney, finely chopped
¼ tsp French mustard
½ tsp sugar
1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Rub inside the cook pot with a little of the butter. Season the chicken. Heat the
remaining butter in a large pan and brown the chicken pieces all over. Transfer
to the cook pot. Put the onion in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, without
coloring. Add the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over the chicken
and cook for the time shown.
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Old fashioned vegetable soup high 4-6/low 8-10 hours
Ingredients
225g (½lb) mixed vegetables, chopped (potato, onion, carrot, celery etc.)
25g (1oz) butter
2 tbsp flour
200ml (½pt) stock
½ tsp mixed herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Melt the butter in a pan and fry the vegetables gently for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the
flour and add the stock. Bring to a boil; season to taste and add mixed herbs.
Transfer to the slow cooker and cook for the time shown.
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French onion soup high 3-4/low 6-10 hours
Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter or margarine
225g (8oz) onions, sliced
450ml (¾pt) chicken stock
1 bay leaf
4 slices French bread
75g (3oz) grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Melt the butter/margarine in a large pan and fry the onions till golden brown.
Add stock, bay leaf and season to taste. Bring to a boil, transfer to the cook pot,
and cook for the time shown.
Remove the bay leaf. To serve: sprinkle slices of French bread with grated
cheese and float on top of the soup. Remove the cook pot and brown under a
hot grill till the cheese bubbles.
Alternatively, toast the cheese on the bread and then float on top of the soup
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