Swann SF17010N User manual

Slow cooker
All models
v4.0
Help line 0333 220 6050
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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed including the
following:
• Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label
corresponds to the mains voltage in your home
• Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children unless
they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8
years. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any
damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or qualified person in order
to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. In case of damage, take the unit in
for examination and/or repair by an authorised service
agent.
• Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for
cleaning purposes.
• Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug.
Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from
the mains. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before
cleaning or when adding or removing parts.
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• The use of accessory attachments that are not
recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may
result in injuries, fire or electric shock.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it
can be pulled on inadvertently.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not
place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
• Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top
or over or near an open flame.
• Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not
recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an
extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power
consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of
extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the
extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by
children or animals or tripped over.
• This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use
the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during use. Always
unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.
• Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable
surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.
• Ensure that the unit is switched off after use.
• The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any
damage or injury caused by improper or incorrect use, or
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for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel.
• In case of technical problems, switch off the product and
do not attempt to repair it yourself. Return the appliance to
an authorised service facility for examination, adjustment
or repair. Always insist on the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above mentions precautions
and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this
product.
• Your appliance must never be switched on through an
external timer or any kind of separate remote control
system.
• WARNING: Take care when handling the lid. Even though
it is made from toughened safety glass, it can still break if
not handled carefully.
• WARNING: The ceramic pot is not suitable for microwave
cooking or for using on a hob, although it is safe to use in
a regular oven.
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CAUTION: Surfaces become hot during use
CAUTION: PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WORK TOP IS
ABLE TO WITHSTAND A TEMPERATURE OF AT
LEAST 60 DEGREES CENTIGRADE FOR EXTENDED
PERIODS. IF IN DOUBT, MOUNT THE SLOW COOKER
ON A SUITABLE WOODEN PLINTH.
HOW TO USE
Before first use
Place the slow cooker on a flat, dry surface. Remove any promotional labels or
stickers. Remove the ceramic pot and glass lid. Wash both in hot soapy, water with
a mild household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives or
chemicals.
Step1. Position the removable ceramic pot in the base of slow cooker. Place the
prepared food into the ceramic pot. Place the glass lid on the unit, centring it for best
results. NOTE: The lid is not meant to be an exact fit. There needs to be sufficient
gaps for steam to escape without the lid rattling.
Step2. With the temperature control dial turned to the OFF position, plug the slow
cooker into a 230V power outlet.
Step3. Select the desired temperature setting by turning the temperature control
dial to the desired setting.
LOW, HIGH OR AUTO SETTING
Step4. When the cooking is completed, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF
position. Switch off at the power outlet. Carefully remove the ceramic pot from the
slow cooker base.
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NOTE! Always use oven mitts when removing the ceramic pot containing hot liquids.
Do not place the heated ceramic pot on any surface affected by heat.
Step5. Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool completely, before cleaning and
storing away.
TIPS:
The slow cooker has been developed with a wrap-around side element, concealed
in the unit. This element provides the low, even temperature that makes lengthy
cooking times possible. As a result of the wrap-round element, food will not stick to
the base of liner despite the long cooking time, and the need to stir the food is almost
unnecessary. As food cooks just below boiling point, very little steam is given off and
there is next to no evaporation, all of which provides flavourful, tender and moist
result.
There are three settings to choose from and most foods can be cooked successfully
by any one of these settings.
LOW SETTING
The LOW heat settings gently simmers food for an extended period of time without
overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. Ideal for
vegetable dishes and reheating. Typically, cooking temperatures on LOW are around
75-80C. Cooking times around 8-10 hours
NOTE: When using the Low setting to cook meat dishes, the meat should be browned
first.
HIGH SETTING
The HIGH heat setting is used when baking, cooking dried beans or pulses and will
cook food in half the time required for the LOW heat setting. As food will boil when
cooked on the HIGH heat setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending
on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of
stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution. Food should be monitored
when using the high setting, just like cooking in a pot with a lid on. Typical cooking
temperature on HIGH setting is around 85-90 degrees C, although some small
pockets of boiling may be observed.
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AUTO SETTING
On this setting, the slow cooker will cook on the HIGH setting at first, then switch to
LOW setting for the remainder of the cooking time. This is the most used setting on
slow cookers.
KEEP WARM SETTING (certain models only)
This setting to be used to keep the food from going cold should your diners be delayed.
If your model doesn’t have the KEEP WARM SETTING, use the LOW setting.
Guide To Slow Cooking
In years gone by, food was cooked in large pots and allowed to simmer for hours,
providing meals that were full of flavour, moist and tender. The slow cooker is designed
to produced the same result, while leaving you the time to do other things, making it
perfect for the today’s busy lifestyles.
As most food is cooked over a period of 6-9 hours, it can be prepared in advance the
evening before, refrigerated in the removable ceramic pot, placed in the slow cooker
and switched on in the morning and left to cook all day. When you arrive home a
delicious, hot meal will await you. The guide below will help simplify the process of slow
cooking, allowing you to obtain ultimate satisfaction from your slow cooker.
It’s all in the timing
Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook, It is almost impossible to overcook
in the slow cooker, particularly when using the LOW or AUTO setting. Most recipes
can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings; however the cooking times will
vary accordingly. Each recipe will give specific instructions, indicating the appropriate
temperature setting accompanied by the suggested cooking times to use.
Adapting cooking times
Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily, by halving the amount of the
liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide that follows for the
suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting favourite recipes. Rough guide:
Traditional recipe time: 15-30 minutes = 4-6 hours on LOW
Traditional recipe time: 60 minutes = 6-8hours on LOW/AUTO heat settings
All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both
the heat and moisture are diminished. Cooking times should be adjusted to accom-
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modate this factor.
Liquid amounts
When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To
compensate for this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes.
However, if after cooking, the liquid content is excessive remove the lid and operate
the slow cooker on the HIGH heat setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduce
by the desirable amount.
Stirring the food
Little or no stirring is required when using the LOW or AUTO setting. When using the
HIGH heat setting, stir regularly ensure even flavour distribution.
CLEANING
Before cleaning your slow cooker, always ensure that the temperature control dial
is in the OFF position and the unit is disconnected from the power point. ALWAYS
ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING.
Remove the ceramic pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water, using a mild
household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. To soften stubborn, cooked on foods
fill the ceramic pot with warm, soapy water and allow soaking, remove by lightly
scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush.
The ceramic pot and glass lid can also be washed in the dishwater, however care
should be taken not to chip or crack the ceramic pot or lid.
The body of the unit should be wiped over with a soft damp sponge and warm soapy
water. Do not immerse base in water.
SPARES
When ordering spare parts, please use the following references:
6.5 litre models: SF17030N-01 Glass lid, SF17030N-02 Ceramic pot
3.5 litre models: SF17020N-01: Glass lid, SF17020N-02: Ceramic pot
1.5 litre models: SF17010N-01 Glass lid, SF17010N-02 Ceramic pot
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DISPOSAL OF UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You
are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items. Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland. The WEEE directive, introduced in
August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill. Please arrange
to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings
identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red. The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty
materials of workmanship the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase. Refunds or
replacement is at the discretion of the store.
The following conditions apply:
• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• Swan Products Ltd has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.
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