Tesco SC356 User manual

.SC356
Slow Cooker
User Guide
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt,
Herts, EN8 9SL
Care and Maintenance $As the cooking process is necessarily extended, make sure
the cooker is operated out of the reach of children or pets.
After Use:
$This unit should not be operated with a mains extension
$Unplug the appliance from the mains. lead.
$Allow the appliance and the pot to cool before cleaning. $The ultimate disconnection is the mains plug. Always make
$Wash the cooking pot out in warm soapy water. Residual sure the mains plug on the unit is readily operable and
food can be removed with a rubber spatula, a cleaning capable of being unplugged in an emergency.
sponge or a cloth. Soak stubborn food deposits in warm WARRANTY
soapy water before cleaning.
$The cooking pot may be washed in a dishwasher but the lid
should be always washed by hand.
$Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaning compounds
either on the pot or the appliance body itself.
$To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
cleaner or vinegar. date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
$
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
affects your consumer rights.
$
General Recommendations
$Do NOT expose the ceramic bowl to sudden temperature
changes - it may crack.
$Do not preheat the slow cooker before use unless expressly
recommended in your recipe.
$Make sure the pot is at room temperature before adding
hot foods to the cooking pot.
$If the pot is hot, do not cool it by pouring cold water into it.
$Do not allow the pot to boil dry or operate the cooker with
an empty pot or with no pot in place.
This appliance is intended only for normal household use.
The appliance must be properly installed and operated in
accordance with these instructions. Failure to do this will
invalidate the warranty.
Wipe the body of the cooker with a damp cloth containing a
trace of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent
with a cloth damped with clean water. Dry the cooker body
thoroughly.
Store the cooker fully assembled in a safe place, away from
sources of heat and moisture and out of the reach of
children and pets.
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The ceramic casserole dish supplied with this slow cooker must not be used in
a conventional oven, on a cooking hob, in a microwave oven or on any form
of direct heat other than within this slow cooker.

YOUR SLOW COOKER touching hot surfaces!
$Ensure there are no objects in the cooker body.
$Ensure the Temperature Knob is set to ‘OFF’.
$Wipe the exterior of the cooking pot and place it in the
cooker body.
$Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported by the
work surface.
$Put the food in the cooking pot with sufficient water to
ensure the food does not dry out.
$Cover the pot with the glass lid.
$Plug the appliance into a wall electrical socket and switch
on at the mains.
OPERATION
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When switched on for the first time the appliance may emit a
slight odour. This is normal and will disperse within a few There are four operation settings
minutes. $OFF: Switches the appliance off
Using the appliance for the first time: $LOW: Can also be used for heating up cooked food
$Wash the ceramic cooking pot and glass lid in hot soapy $HIGH: The normal slow-cooking setting. Cooking time is
water. Rinse well in clear water and dry carefully. around 7-8 hours
$Wipe the cooker body with a damp cloth containing a trace $WARM: keeps recently cooked food warm.
of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a Using the cooker
cloth damped with clean water. Dry thoroughly.
$Switch the cooker to a suitable operation setting, as
$Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate at the recommended by your recipe.
bottom of the appliance is the same as the voltage in your The mains indicator will light showing the unit is operational.
area. In the UK this is 230- 240 Volts.
During Cooking:
Before using the appliance:
$Occasionally check the food to ensure that there is enough
$Check the cooking pot and the lid have no cracks or other liquid in the pot to avoid it boiling dry.
visible signs of damage.
When cooking is complete:
$CAUTION: The supplied cooking pot is designed for use
solely with this appliance. $Turn the temperature to WARM if you want to keep the food
warm. Do not keep food warm for more than 4 hours,
$DO NOT place the pot in a hot oven or on top of a regular
because of the danger of bacterial infection.
cooking appliance.
$DO NOT set the pot when heated on a wet or cold surface - $When the food is ready to serve, turn the temperature
use a heatproof mat. control to OFF and then switch off and unplug the cooker at
the mains.
$NEVER use a cracked container
$Only use this cooker with its supplied cook pot and $Remove the pot before serving out the contents.
components. $ALWAYS ensure that your food is hot and thoroughly
Use oven gloves when handling hot utensils or cooked before serving. Undercooked or insufficiently
SAFETY GUIDE $Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance or any component has been
Please follow all the safety precautions listed below for safety damaged. Seek expert assistance.
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$Use this appliance only as specified in this manual.
$Read all the instructions carefully before using this
$Use extreme care when moving an appliance containing
appliance and keep them for future reference.
hot food or other liquids.
$Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a third
party, make sure to include this manual. $This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
$Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
use, or before cleaning any part of the appliance. they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
$Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning. use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
$This appliance is for household use only. safety.
$Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet $Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
conditions. play with the appliance.
$Do not immerse the body of the slow cooker or the electrical ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
cord or plug in liquids.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
$Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or on an
unstable surface. Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate
$Never let children operate this appliance. Close supervision of the appliance.
is necessary when this appliance is used near children.
$Make sure that the power cord does not touch any hot
surface and that it does not overhang the edge of your work
surface.
$When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug top, not
the power cord.
$Do not use attachments or accessories which are not UNPACKING
recommended by the manufacturer. They may cause Remove all packaging from the slow cooker. Retain the
malfunction or injury. packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to any
$Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and out of recycling regulations.
the reach of children. The packing includes
$Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the cooking $The slow cooker appliance
pot during or immediately after use. RISK OF BURNS $Ceramic cooking pot and glass lid
$There are no user serviceable parts in your slow cooker. If items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the store for assistance.
product warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SC356
Mains Voltage: 220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Mains Power: 174-207 Watts
Capacity: 3.3 Litres
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Glass
Lid
Ceramic
Cook Pot
Cooker
Body
Temperature
Switch
Mains
Indicator
OFF
LOW HIGH
WARM
This ceramic casserole dish must not be used in a conventional oven, on a cooking hob,
in a microwave oven or on any form of direct heat other than within this slow cooker.