3 In 1 Slow Cooker

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3 in 1 Slow Cooker Model Number 66135 INSTRUCTION MANUAL After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] N13275 Contents 01 Warranty Details 02 Welcome 03 General Safety Instructions 06 Product Overview 07 Getting Started 08 Instructions 10 Other Useful Information 11 Recipes After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 3 in 1 Slow Cooker Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 1 Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a Kuchef® product. A  ll products brought to you by Kuchef® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. 2 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including the following: Electrical safety and cord handling • Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label. If it does not match, contact our after sales support line and do not use the appliance. • Connection: Insert the plug properly into an earthed mains socket. Make sure the socket is within easy reach so the plug can easily be removed if necessary. • Electrical circuit: To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use a high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker. • Do not immerse: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or the electric base in water or other liquid. If the base is accidentally immersed, immediately unplug the power plug, dry the appliance and have it checked by qualified service personnel. • Protect from moisture: Do not expose the electrical connections to water. Do not use the appliance, or touch the plug, with wet or damp hands, on a damp floor or when the electric base is wet. • Power cord: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. However, if an extension cord must be used, make sure its marked electrical rating is the same as the product. Arrange the extended cord so it will not drape over the table or benchtop where it can be pulled on or tripped over accidentally. Do not kink, bend, squash, strain or damage the power cord and protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop, or touch hot surfaces. • Damage: Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If it is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised service centres or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid any hazards. Do not pick up or operate an appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. In case of damage, call our after sales support line for advice on repair or return of the damaged product. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 3 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Unattended: Do not leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. • After use: Turn the control knob to OFF and unplug the appliance after use. Wait until it has cooled completely before attempting to move or clean it. • Disconnect: Always unplug the power cord when the appliance is not in use. When unplugging the appliance, grip by the plug, do not pull by the cord. • RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice. Usage conditions and restrictions • Indoor domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor domestic use only. Do not use it outdoors. • Intended purpose: This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking and serving of domestic quantities of food. It is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in this manual. Any other use may cause fire, electric shock or injury. • Accessories: Do not use accessories not supplied with this product. Improper use or installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. • Usage restrictions: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. • Location: To ensure efficient operation and avoid overturning, always place the appliance on a level and stable work surface. • Protect from heat: Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or near a heated oven. • CAUTION: To prevent damage and avoid an electric shock hazard, never attempt to cook in the electric base. Only cook in one of the removable ceramic pots. • Liability: We accept no liability for any damages or injury caused by improper use, incorrect handling or noncompliance with these instructions. 4 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Ceramic pots and glass lid • Handle with care: The ceramic pots and glass lid are breakable. Handle with care. • Temperature changes: Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated ceramic pot. Do not place a hot lid or ceramic pot into cold water, or onto a wet surface. • Do not subject to impacts: When washing up, take care not to hit the ceramic pot and glass lid against taps or other hard surfaces. • Damaged cookware: Do not use the lid or a ceramic pot if it is chipped, cracked or severely scratched. • Avoid harsh cleansers: Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads. • Protect your benchtop: The bottom of the ceramic pots are rough and can cause damage to benchtop surfaces. Always use caution. The ceramic pots and the glass lid can become very hot. Always use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or benchtop. • Microwave use: The ceramic pots are microwave safe and ovenproof, but never heat the pots when empty. The glass lid is NOT microwave safe; never place the lid in a microwave oven, on a cooktop or in a heated oven. CAUTION: HOT! • Hot surfaces: Accessible surfaces (of the base, pot and lid) become very hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs, and always use caution. • Hot contents: Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. • Removing the lid: When removing the lid, tilt it so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam. • Removing the ceramic pots: The sides of the base of the slow cooker get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use the handles on the base, if necessary. Always use oven mitts when removing the ceramic pot. Food safety • WARNING: Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using the keep warm (WARM) setting. Only use the keep warm setting after the food has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on the WARM setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW or HIGH, then turn to WARM to keep it warm. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 5 Product Overview 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Glass Lid 2 1.5L Ceramic Pot 3 3.5L Ceramic Pot 4 5.5L Ceramic Pot 5 Handles 6 Temperature Control (HIGH - LOW - WARM - OFF) 7 Pot Size Buttons (1.5L - 3.5L - 5.5L) 8 Electric Base 6 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] Getting Started Before first use • Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new 3 in 1 Slow Cooker is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach. • Inspect the cord and plug for damage or wear before each use. Do not use the appliance if the cord or any of the appliance parts have been damaged or are not working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line. • Carefully wash the glass lid and the three ceramic pots with a soft cloth in warm water and a little dish detergent to remove any dust that may have settled on the parts during transport. Rinse and dry thoroughly. • WARNING: Never immerse the electric base in water or other liquid! • Make sure you have read all safety instructions on the previous pages. • Your new 3 in 1 Slow Cooker is now ready for use. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 7 Instructions Using the slow cooker • Select the pot size appropriate for your recipe (Fig.1). NOTE: The pot size is printed on the bottom of each ceramic pot. • Place the prepared food into the pot according to your recipe (Fig.2). Fig.1 Fig.2 Ceramic pot capacity For best results, fill the ceramic pot at least half-full but no more than 2.5cm from the rim. If only half-filled, check whether the food is cooked 1 to 2 hours earlier than recommended in the recipe. • Place the pot onto the base and the glass lid on top (Fig.3). • Plug the appliance into the power supply and switch on power at the outlet. • Select the heat setting: LOW or HIGH (Fig.4). Fig.3 Fig.4 CAUTION! Only use the WARM setting to keep your food warm after the food has been thoroughly cooked. Do NOT use the WARM setting for cooking or reheating. 8 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] Instructions (Cont.) • Select the appropriate capacity setting: 1.5L, 3.5L, or 5.5L (Fig.5). • Cook your food for the length of time required in your recipe. Some slow cooker recipes for the different pot sizes start on page 11. • At the end of the cooking time, turn the temperature control to the WARM setting to keep your food warm until serving. • After you have finished using the slow cooker, turn the temperature control to the OFF setting and unplug the appliance from the power supply (Fig.6). Fig.5 Fig.6 • Carefully take the ceramic pot off the base for serving. The pot is hot! Use oven mitts and place it on a trivet to protect sensitive surfaces (Fig.7). • Make sure the pot and lid have cooled down sufficiently before washing them in a dishwasher or by hand (Fig.8). Fig.7 Fig.8 WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard! • Disconnect the power before cleaning the appliance. • Do not immerse the cord, plug or electric base in any liquid. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electric shock. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 9 Other Useful Information Slow cooking tips • For best results, fill the ceramic pot at least half-full but no more than 2.5cm from the rim. If only half-filled, check whether the food is cooked 1 to 2 hours earlier than recommended in the recipe • Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. In fact, removing the glass lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be extended. However, if cooking on HIGH, stir occasionally. • For recipes that call for all day cooking, prepare the food the night before. Place ingredients in the ceramic pot, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place the ceramic pot on the electric base of the slow cooker and select the settings to cook. • Do not use frozen uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking. • Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in the slow cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for the slow cooker. • The higher the fat content of the meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so the meat will not sit on (and cook in) the fat. • Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favourite soup, stew or sauce, reduce the liquid called for in the original recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added later. • If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the ceramic pot. • Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached. 10 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 1.5L Pot Recipes Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Rosemary Ingredients (serves 6) 2-3 chicken breasts (skin on, bone in), rinsed and patted dry Juice of 1 lemon 2-3 tbsp smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 sprigs fresh rosemary Method • Place chicken breasts in the 1.5L ceramic pot. • Pour lemon juice over the chicken breasts, sprinkle liberally with smoked paprika, salt and freshly ground pepper. Top with rosemary sprigs. • Cook on LOW for approximately 4 hours, or on HIGH for approximately 3½ hours, until the temperature inside the chicken breast has reached at least 74ºC (insert the probe of a meat thermometer to measure). Artichoke Dip Ingredients 1 can/jar (approx. 410g) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped 1 small onion, chopped ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided Method • Mix artichoke hearts, onion, mayonnaise and half the Parmesan cheese (½ cup) in the 1.5L ceramic pot. • Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. • Half an hour prior to serving, turn the temperature control to WARM to reduce the temperature, top with the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese, cover and cook for a further half hour. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 11 1.5L Pot Recipes (Cont.) Roasted Red Capsicum Sauce Ingredients (serves 4-6) 1 large can (approx. 900g) diced tomatoes 1 small can (approx. 170g) tomato paste 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ medium onion, chopped ½ cup roasted red capsicums, drained and chopped 1 tsp salt and pepper Method • Place all ingredients in the 1.5L ceramic pot. • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or on LOW for 4 hours. • Serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or with seafood or roasted vegetables. Cranberry Sweet Potatoes Ingredients (serves 4-6) 4 tbsp orange juice 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1kg sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces ½ cup dried cranberries Method • Mix orange juice, butter, oil, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in the 1.5L ceramic pot. • Cover and cook on HIGH while preparing the sweet potatoes. • Stir the potato pieces into the warm mixture, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. 12 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 3.5L Pot Recipes Chicken & Rice Casserole Ingredients (serves 4) 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.6kg), cut into pieces 1 can (approx. 410g) Italian-style diced tomatoes 285g frozen peas 400ml chicken stock ¾ cup roasted red capsicums, drained and cut into strips 225g Medium grain (or Spanish-style) rice 1 tsp garlic salt Method • Combine all ingredients in the 3.5L ceramic pot, stir well. • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours. Chilli con Carne Ingredients (serves 4-6) 450g hot Italian sausage, removed from casings 450g lean minced beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 packet (20g) chilli seasoning mix (or 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp dried chilli flakes, ¼ tsp ground coriander) 1 can (approx. 410g) red kidney beans, drained 1 can (approx. 410g) diced tomatoes 1 small can (approx. 170g) tomato paste 425ml chicken stock Method • Crumble sausage and minced beef into a large skillet. Add onion. Over medium high heat, partially cook sausage, minced beef and onion. • Place cooked meat mixture in the 3.5L ceramic pot. Add remaining ingredients. • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 13 3.5L Pot Recipes (Cont.) Shredded Pork Ingredients (serves 10) 1.25kg boneless pork (shoulder or blade roast) 1 can (410g) diced tomatoes ½ cup vinegar 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 heaped tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper Method • Combine all ingredients in the 3.5L ceramic pot. • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or on HIGH for 5 hours. • Remove and shred meat to serve. Chocolate Fondue Ingredients (serves 4-6) 450g dark cooking chocolate, broken into pieces 170g white cooking chocolate, broken into pieces 400ml sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated 1 cup milk ¼ cup blackberry (or other fruit-flavoured) brandy Fruit and/or other food pieces for dipping, such as strawberries, pineapple chunks, banana chunks, cake cubes, marshmallows, and biscuits. Method • Combine all fondue ingredients in the 3.5L ceramic pot, stir well. • Cover and cook on HIGH* for 45 minutes, then stir well (*only the HIGH setting is recommended for this stage of the recipe). • If the chocolate needs more time to melt, turn the control knob to LOW and cook for a further 15-30 minutes until melted. • Serve immediately, or keep warm as desired. 14 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 5.5L Pot Recipes Lentil & Chickpea Soup with Chorizo Sausage Ingredients (serves 4-6) 450g brown lentils, rinsed well and drained 2 cans (410g each) diced tomatoes with juice 1250ml chicken stock 1 large onion, peeled, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled, minced 3 carrots, peeled, sliced 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 can (410g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 350g Chorizo sausage, sliced ½ fresh lime, juiced ½ - 1½ tsp ground cayenne pepper, to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Method • Combine lentils, tomatoes, 850ml chicken stock, onion, garlic, carrots and thyme sprigs in the 5.5L ceramic pot. • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the lentils are soft. • Remove the thyme sprigs. Add chickpeas, sausage, the remaining 400ml chicken stock, and cayenne pepper. • Cook on LOW for 2 more hours, or on HIGH for 1 more hour. • Just before serving, stir in lime juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle parsley on top to serve. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 15 5.5L Pot Recipes (Cont.) Five-spice slow roast pork Ingredients (serves 6-8) 2 tbsp Chinese five spice powder 1½ tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup water 2.25kg pork shoulder roast Method • Rub the five spice powder and salt all over the pork, then rub over the oil. • Place the pork roast, fat side up, in the 5.5L ceramic pot, add the water. • Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4-5 hours, or HIGH for approximately 2½ hours. • Insert a meat thermometer into the roast and when the internal temperature has reached 71ºC, take the roast out of the pot and rest it, covered with foil, on a carving board. • Serve with roast potatoes, vegetables or apple ginger compote. Apple Ginger Compote with Toasted Walnuts Ingredients (serves 6-8) 6 Granny Smith apples, cored, sliced 4 cinnamon sticks 1 cup raisins 1 cup brown sugar 5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced Juice and zest of 1 lemon ½ cup water 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Method • Place all compote ingredients in the 5.5L ceramic pot and stir to combine. • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours, or on HIGH for 3 hours. • Stir and remove cinnamon sticks before serving. • Serve warm or cold, with pork for dinner, over vanilla ice cream for dessert, or with French toast for breakfast. 16 After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 5.5L Pot Recipes (Cont.) Tuscan White Beans & Olive Oil Dip Ingredients (serves 10-12) 4 cans (410g each) Cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp each of salt, paprika and freshly ground pepper 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary) 1 cup water Method • Place all ingredients in the 5.5L ceramic pot and stir to combine. • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or on LOW for 5 hours. • Serve with crackers, toasted flat bread pieces, garlic crostini or bread sticks. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected] 17 3 in 1 Slow Cooker Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at: Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252 PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086 Telephone: 1300 886 649 (Aust) - Fax: (02) 9975 2688 Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust) (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30am to 06:00pm EST) Email: [email protected] After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 886 649 Email: [email protected]