SensioHome gourmet User manual

3.9L Triple Buffet Server
& Warming Station
Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this gourmet by
sensiohomeTriple Slow Cooker & Warming Station
What can you expect from this product
• This fantastic unit is great for cooking multiple dishes, perfect for a family meal
or great for a party.
• A variety of dishes can be cooked with individual temperature controls depending
on the type of food being cooked.
• It can also be used as a Warming Station to keep cooked food warm.
• It also has lid rests, so no more messy work surfaces and comes complete
with spoon rests.
SAFETY IS IMPORTANT: To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you
read the Product Safety and Electrical Safety Information before you operate this product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
TECHNICAL DATA
Model Number: GTSC003
Voltage/Frequency: 220-240V~50/60Hz 300W
Total Capacity: 3.9L
Working Capacity approximately 3.5L
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Table of Contents
Product Safety..................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical Safety .................................................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................................................... 4
Before First Use .................................................................................................................. 4
Understanding the Control Dial......................................................................................... 5
Using theTriple Slow Cooker............................................................................................. 5
Guide to Slow Cooking ...................................................................................................... 6
Hints andTips...................................................................................................................... 7
Converting Recipes............................................................................................................. 8
Using theTriple Slow Cooker as a Warming Station ....................................................... 8
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 9
Recipes .............................................................................................................................. 10
Guarantee.......................................................................................................................... 13

32 Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is rmly held by the clamp.
NEUTRAL
(Blue)
EARTH
(Green/Yellow)
LIVE
(Brown)
3 Amp Fuse
• Always read instructions before use.
• Suitable for household use only.
• Do not use this product outdoors.
• 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 or 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 made by
children without supervision.
• Place the appliance on a at level
surface, out of reach of children and do
not allow the power cord to overhang
the counter or table top.
• Do not place theTriple Slow Cooker on
or near hot surfaces such as a hob or
near a naked ame.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven
gloves and only use the handles or
knobs when doing so.
• Never cook directly in the base unit.
Cook only in the removable cooking
bowls provided.
• Care must be taken when lifting the lids
as steam will escape, always lift the lids
gently away from yourself to let the
steam escape.
• The lid forms a seal during cooking
and keeps in the moisture, lifting the
lid during the cooking process will add
extra time to the cooking process.
• Always use the HIGH or LOW setting
to cook food.The WARM option is only
suitable for fully cooked food, and
should not be used to cook food.
• Never use the removable cooking bowl
on a gas, electric, ceramic, halogen,
induction hob or on an open ame or
solid hotplate or place in an oven.
• Never cook frozen sh, meat, poultry or
game from frozen ensure food is fully
defrosted before use.
• Never over-ll the slow cooker bowls,
ll no more than ¾ full so contents do
not bubble over.
• Remove the plug from the wall before
cleaning and when not in use. Allow
the unit to cool down completely
before taking off any parts and before
cleaning.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged
cord or plug or if the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to
nearest service centre for examination
or repair.
• Do not immerse the main body in water
or any other liquid for cleaning; this is
to prevent electrical shock.
• When using this appliance, provide
adequate ventilation above and on all
sides for circulation.
• Do not allow this appliance to touch
curtains, wall coverings or other
ammable materials during use.
• Never allow a young child to operate
this appliance.
• Never attempt to lift the unit with the 3
cooking bowls lled with food it will be
very heavy. If it is necessary to move
the unit, remove the cooking bowls
rst, move the unit and replace the
bowls.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Product Safety Electrical Safety
Read these instructions thoroughly before using this appliance or connecting it to the
mains supply.
A 3 amp BS1362 ASTA approved fuse must be tted.This appliance must be earthed.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this appliance. Always refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.The mains lead of this product is not replaceable by the
user. If the mains lead is damaged do not use until the appliance has been inspected
and approved by a qualied electrician.
Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture during use or storage.
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same
as that indicated on the rating plate. Connecting it to any other power source may
cause damage.
This product may be tted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change
the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be retted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. If the
plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to damage,
it should be cut off and a replacement tted, following the wiring instructions shown.
The old plug must be disposed of safely because inserting it into a 13 amp socket
could cause an electrical hazard.
The wires in the power cable of this product are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Green/Yellow = Earth
If the markings on the terminals of your plug do not correspond to the colours of the
wires in the power cable, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Nor coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Lor coloured Red.
• The wire which is coloured Green/Yellow must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the earth symbol ( ) or coloured Green, or Green/Yellow.
Plug should be BS1362/ASTA approved.
Fit a 3 Amp fuse.

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Understanding the Control Dial
Using theTriple Slow Cooker
Features
Before First Use
1. Base unit
2. Ceramic cooking
bowls with handles
3. Stainless steel lid rests
4. Glass lids with cool
touch handles
5. Spoon rests
6. Lid rest insert holes
7. Control dials
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Due to continuous product improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the
one illustrated in these instructions.
Remove all packaging materials. Check the contents to ensure that all attachments and
accessories are present and correct.
Wash the removable cooking pots and lids in hot soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT PLACETHE BASE UNIT IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.This is to prevent an
electrical hazard. Wipe the outside of the motor unit and the cooking chambers with a damp
cloth to remove any manufacturing dust.
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Before using for the rst time place the unit on a stable level surface. Add 4 cups of water to
each cooking pot and place the pots inside theTriple Slow Cooker base. Cover each pot with
a lid.
Attach the lid rests into position. Insert the plug into an electrical socket and turn each dial
to the HIGH position and heat for approximately 30 minutes. During this time the unit may
emit a slight odour, this is normal and is just the manufacturing dust being burnt off the
element, this will soon dissapear.
Allow to cool for 20 minutes then discard the water from the cooking pot. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Reinsert the cooking pots back into the base.The unit is now ready to cook with.
The control dial has three settings and works as follows:
LOW
This is a gradual build-up of heat, it gently simmers the food for an extended period of time
and some food can take up to 12 hours to cook. This is ideal if you are away from home for
the day and wish the food to be ready when you get home.
HIGH
This cooks food quicker as it reaches the maximum cooking temperature much faster. It
therefore allows you to cook twice as fast than on the low setting.The food will boil on
the high setting and it may be necessary to add extra liquid as evaporation may occur,
this is a similar way to cooking on a stove top.This is great if you want to cook a dish in a
shorter period of time.You can also switch from LOW to HIGH to speed up the cooking if
you require. Also if you require the liquid in your dish to be thicker this can be achieved
by adding a cornour and water mixture 20 minutes before the end of cooking time and
switching the dial to HIGH, this will thicken any liquid present.
WARM
This setting can be used to maintain the temperature of food which is ready for eating
after the cooking time has nished.This should only be used for food which has been fully
cooked and is not suitable to cook food as the temperature is too low.This setting is useful
if your family does not eat at the same time.
NOTE:The 3 slow cooking stations work independently of one another. 1, 2 or 3 slow
cookers may be used at any given time.
1. Prepare recipe(s) according to instructions.
2. Place 1 to 3 needed cooking pot(s) into the base.To facilitate serving slow cooked
foods, rotate each cooking pot so that the spoon notch faces front and to the side.
3. Add your ingredients to the cooking pots and cover with the glass lids. It is important
to leave some space in the cooking pots to allow the liquid to bubble, do not overll the
cooking pots.
4. To ensure the efcient build up of heat, do not lift the lid(s) during the rst 2 hours of
cook time. Frequent lifting of the lid(s) during cooking delays the cooking time.
5. WARNING:The cooking pot(s) CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature
changes. If the cooking pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food.

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Slow cooking is one of the best ways to prepare a nutritious meal with minimum effort;
your new slow cooker is designed to gently cook your food.The longer the cooking time
the more the avours will develop and infuse. It allows you to be away from the kitchen
while the food simmers away. If the dish is cooked on LOW, it will require very little
stirring.
It’s great for cheaper cuts of meat. The long slow cooking allows the meat to tenderise
and maximises the avour. Slow cooking is very versatile you can make soups, stews,
casseroles, curries even desserts. Use the recipes provided as a starting point for some
inspiration.You do need to put a bit of effort in to get the best results. It really does help
to brown your onions and meat and also warm spices. By warming spices this will release
there fragrance and avour the dish much more. If time is of importance and you are
rushed to assemble the dish, you can put everything in together at once but the result may
not be quite as avoursome.
Great cuts are:
• Shin • Feather steak • Chicken legs, thighs and
drumsticks
• Chuck • Oxtail
• Brisket • Shoulder
A Guide to Slow Cooking
6. Plug the unit into the mains socket.
7. Turn the temperture control dial to either LOW or HIGH.
8. Cook according to recipe instructions.
9. When the food has nished cooking turn the control dial to either WARM to keep the
food warm or OFF to switch the unit off.
10. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid(s) by grasping the lid handles and lift
the lid slightly away from you.This will allow the steam to escape before removing the
lid. Place the lids on the lid rests.
11. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape.Then, using oven gloves, rotate each
cooking pot so that the spoon notch faces front and to the side.
12. When serving is nished, turn all 3 of the control dials to the OFF position, and unplug
theTriple Slow Cooker.
13. Allow all 3 cooking pots to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS.
14. CAUTION: The lledTriple Slow Cooker is very heavy.To avoid injury to persons or
damage to the appliance, NEVER ATTEMPTTO LIFTTHETRIPLE SLOW COOKER WITH 3
FILLED COOKING POTS IN PLACE. When cooking is nished, carefully remove each of
the glass lids by grasping the lid handles. Using the cooking pot handles, remove each
cooking pot, one at a time. Clean and prepare theTriple Slow Cooker base for storing.
15. CAUTION: Even when turned OFF and unplugged, theTriple Slow Cooker base may
• Make sure all frozen sh; meat, poultry and game are completely defrosted before you
add them.This is very important otherwise the slow cooker will not reach a safe cooking
temperature and food will be undercooked. Frozen vegetables such as peas should be
defrosted and added during the nal 30 minutes of cooking.
• Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and turnips require longer cooking time than many
meats. Cutting them into small, evenly sized pieces is recommended. Be sure to place
them on the bottom of the slow cooker and cover them with liquid. Any cut potatoes
that are not covered with liquid may go black, so press them beneath the surface of the
liquid before cooking.
• Whole herbs and spices avour better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
• Onions and meat will not brown during cooking; if browning is required this should be
done in a frying pan, prior to placing into the cooking bowl, not the ceramic bowl.
• Cooking liquor can be water, stock, wine, beer, and cider or fruit juice.You can even add
canned soups to add liquid as well.
ALWAYS ENSURETHE LIQUID IS HOT WHEN ADDED.
• When adapting recipes you will need to reduce the liquid by up to a third. Liquids do
not evaporate to the same extent as with conventional cooking. Remember liquids can
always be added at a later stage. Excess liquid at the end of the cooking time can be
reduced. Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and continue to cook for approximately 45
minutes, with the lid at an angle so the steam can evaporate.
• If the cooking liquor in the nished dish requires thickening.This can be done by adding
a mixture of cornour and water: turn the slow cooker to HIGH and continue to cook for
approximately 15 minutes which should result in the liquid being thickened.
• When using milk in a recipe, it is best to add this within the last 30 minutes of cooking,
as this will prevent it from separating. Cream is best stirred through just before serving.
• Do not leave uncooked food in the slow cooker overnight: prepare ingredients and
cover and place in the fridge. All you need to do in the morning is bring the pot to room
temperature assemble your ingredients in the cooking bowl add hot liquid and start
cooking.
• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food. Any bacteria present may multiply and may
not be killed, this may make you unwell. Use a saucepan on the hob and bring the food
to the boil.
• It is extremely important not to cook dried Red Kidney Beans in their raw state in the
slow cooker.They should be soaked overnight in plenty of cold water and then boiled
for at least 10 minutes before adding to the slow cooker.This will ensure their toxins are
destroyed. Canned varieties of kidney beans are generally pre-boiled and safe to 6 add
straight away. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
• Do not overll the cooking bowls, it is important that space is left to allow the food to
come to the boil.
• Do not add cold liquid to the recipe, this will take much longer to heat up and may result
in the food being undercooked.
• Never let the slow cooker run out of liquid.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods, as they will
become very soft and stodgy. Cook them separately and then add them to the slow
cooker during the nal 30 minutes of cooking time.
Hints and Tips

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The slow cooker doubles up as a Buffet Server which comes in very handy for large family
meals or even keeping food warm for celebrations and parties. If food has been previously
prepared and then placed in the fridge it is important to bring the food up to the correct
temperature to prevent food bourne illnesses. Reheat food using either the stove top/
oven or in the microwave in suitable containers NOT the stoneware cooking pots until it is
piping hot.
When temperature of the food is suitable for serving, add food to the cooking pots, replace
cooking pots into theTriple Slow Cooker base. Rotate each cooking pot. Replace glass lids
onto each cooking pot.Then turn each control dial to WARM. NOTE:The WARM Setting is
not suitable for reheating foods. WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food warm.
DO NOT cook on the WARM setting.
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
1. Always unplug the unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Both the bowls and glass lids may be cleaned in the dishwasher. To clean by hand, wash
the ceramic bowls and glass lids in warm, soapy water.
3. If food residue sticks to the interior of the ceramic bowl, ll the bowl with warm
soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning with a dishwashing brush.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may
damage the surface.
5. Ensure all parts are clean and dry before storing away.
6. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
7. Never store the slow cooker while it is hot or wet.
8. To store, place the ceramic bowl inside the base unit. To protect the glass lid,
it may be wrapped with a soft cloth and placed upside down over the bowl.
9. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid
or bowl into cold water or onto a wet surface.
10. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
11. Do not use the bowl to store food in the fridge, and then reheat in the base unit.The
sudden temperature change may crack the bowl, bring the bowl to room temperature
rst.
12. Avoid hitting the bowl and glass lid against hard surfaces otherwise they may crack.
13. Do not use the bowl or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched. Do not
use the bowl to store food in the fridge, and then reheat in the base unit.The sudden
temperature change may crack the bowl, bring the bowl to room temperature rst.
14. Avoid hitting the bowl and glass lid against hard surfaces otherwise they may crack.
15. Do not use the bowl or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
Using theTriple Slow Cooker as a Warming Station
Care and Cleaning
It is possible to convert your favourite recipes for use in the slow cooker.
You may however need to reduce the amount of liquid by a third.
These guidelines below will help you convert the timings.
Conventional cooking Times Slow cooker setting LOW Slow cooker setting HIGH
15-30 mins 4-6 hours 1-2 hours
45-90 mins 6-8 hours 3-4 hours
2-4 hours 8-10 hours 4-6 hours
Please note times stated are a guide only, it will depend on the size of the vegetables or
meat and if the lid is lifted during cooking.
Converting Recipes

1110
Smoky Beef Chilli
Serves 2-3
The chipotle chilli paste gives this dish a great smoky avour. The addition of braising steak gives a
really good texture to this chilli. To serve - Bowls of rice or tortillas and sour cream on the side.
• 2 tbsp oil
• 200g good quality minced beef
• 200g braising steak, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 red chillies, de-seeded (keep half with seeds in
if you like it spicy)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 heaped tsp. chipotle paste
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 x 210g kidney beans, drained
• 1 x cinnamon stick
• 1 x bay leaf
• 4 sprigs thyme, roughly chopped
• 100ml chicken stock
• 100ml sour cream
• 2 tbsp chives, chopped
• Salt and pepper
Method
1. Heat half of the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the minced beef and braising
steak, season with salt and pepper and fry until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. Add the remaining oil and sauté the onion, garlic and chilli until softened.
3. Add the dry spices and chili paste and cook until they release their aroma.
4. Return the beef to the pan.
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, drained kidney beans, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and thyme.
Pour over the stock and mix well.
6. Transfer to the cooking pot and cover with the lid and transfer to the heating base. Cook on LOW
for 8 hours or HIGH for 4.Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Mix together the sour cream and chives and serve with the chilli.
Sausage Casserole
To serve - Fresh, crusty bread
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4-5 good quality thick pork sausages with high
meat content
• 3 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 onions, chopped
• 1 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 carrots, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Few thyme leaves, picked
• 75ml red wine
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 100ml chicken stock
• 1 x 227g can tomatoes
• 1 x 400g cannellini beans, drained
• Salt and pepper
Method
1. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and fry the sausages on all sides until brown.
Remove and set aside.
2. Add the chopped bacon and fry until crisp. Add the onion, garlic and carrots and sauté until
softened.
Recipes 3. Add the bay leaf, thyme, red wine, tomato puree, stock, tomatoes and beans. Stir well to combine,
season and bring to the boil. Place this into the cooking pot.
4. Cut the sausages in half diagonally and place them into the cooking pot, give the mixture a stir.
Cover with the lid and place the cooking pot in the base of the unit. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
5. This dish is rich and hearty; simply serve with fresh crusty bread to soak up any juices.
Fragrant Thai Green Curry
Serves 2-3
ThisThai curry is great if you have been out all day. This is proof you don’t need hours to whip up a
meal, simply prepare in minutes and leave to cook itself. To garnish - Handful of shreddedThai sweet
basil or coriander.Tip:Try and nd a good quality Green Curry Paste with aThai brand, it will make all
the difference.
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 450g chicken thigh llets cut into bite sized
chunks
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 tbsp. Good qualityThai green curry paste
• 2 fresh or frozen kafr lime leaves, shredded or
the grated zest of 1 lime
• 1 stick lemongrass bruised to release the avour
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1 x 350 ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbspThai sh sauce
• 1 tsp. palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 50g green beans, sliced in half
• 50g baby corn sliced in half
Method
1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add the curry paste and fry until fragrant. Add the lemongrass, shredded kafr lime leaves or zest
and ginger. Stir in the coconut milk, stock, lime juice, sh sauce and sugar. Add the meat and stir
well. Bring to the boil.
3. Transfer to the cooking pot and cover with the lid and transfer to the heating base. Cook on LOW
for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
4. Thirty minutes before serving add the sliced green beans and baby corn and turn the slow cooker
to HIGH.
5. Ladle the curry into warm bowls and scatter over theThai basil or coriander.
6. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

1312
South Indian Vegetable Curry with Paneer
Serves 2-3
This is a lovely, fragrant, lightly spiced curry.The paneer adds great texture to the dish and gives the
curry more body. Serve with warm naan bread to soak up the sauce. To serve - Warm naan bread and
pilau rice.
• 1-2 tbsp. oil
• 1small onion, cut in half and sliced
• 2 tsp peeled and grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 ½ tsp black mustard seeds
• 8 fresh curry leaves
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 green chilli, nely chopped
• 300 ml coconut milk
• 1 carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 courgette, roughly chopped
• 1 small sweet potato, diced
• 100g green beans, trimmed and sliced in half
• 150g paneer cheese, cut into bite sized pieces
• 30g baby spinach leaves
• Small bunch coriander, chopped
• Salt and pepper
Method
1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the sliced onion and fry until softened but not
coloured. Add the ginger, garlic, spices and chilli and fry until fragrant.
2. Add the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Stir in the carrot, courgettes, sweet potato, green beans
and paneer cheese and season generously. Pour into the cooking pot and cover with a lid.
3. Transfer to the heating base, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
4. Before serving, stir in the spinach and leave to wilt for 5 minutes, stir in the coriander and serve.
5. Serve with warm naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Slow Cooker Rice
Serves 2-3
The rule of thumb is 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water, for best results use easy cook rice. This has been
parboiled rst and some of the starch has been removed ensuring that you get uffy separate grains of
rice.
• Butter
• 1 cup of rice
• 2 cups of water
• Salt
Method
1. Rub the inside of the cooking pot with butter.
2. Place the rice in the cooking pot with the water and a good pinch of salt.
3. Turn the control dial to High and leave to cook for 2- 2 ½ hours until the water is fully absorbed.
4. During cooking give it a stir a couple of times.
5. Fluff up before serving.
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be
replaced or refunded where possible during this period by the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit.
The following conditions apply:
• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts,
knobs or consumable items.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in this manual.
• It must be used only for domestic purposes.
• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been
damaged by inexpert repair.
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or
consequential damages.
• The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory
or legal rights.
• Valid in the UK only.
Customer Helpline: 0345 467 6743
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