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The cooker is automatically set for 12 hours of cooking. It then switches to WARM mode and keeps the food
warm for 6 following hours. If the cooker is in the temperature maintenance mode, the "warm" indicator lights
up. The display shows the time remaining to shut-off.
Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time using the buttons ▼▲.
The setting range is 30 minutes to 12 hours.
The setting interval is 30 minutes.
Note:
• To change the basic cooking time, first set the desired time and then LOW/HIGH/WARM cooking mode.
• The countdown time is shown on the display.
• During the countdown, only the LOW/HIGH/WARM temperature setting mode can be changed. If you
would like to change the set time, switch the appliance off and on with the START/STOP button and set
it again.
Foods suitable for slow cooking and their preparation
Most foods are suitable for slow cooking, but there are a few general principles to follow.
• Cut the root vegetables into small pieces, since the their cooking takes longer than the meat. It is advisable
to fry the chopped root vegetables briefly (2–3 minutes) prior to slow cooking. Make sure the root
vegetables are always in the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are submerged.
• Remove any excess fat from the meat before cooking, as the slow cooking method does not allow
browning of the fat.
• If you are adapting a recipe for conventional cooking, you may need to reduce the amount of water used.
The water does not evaporate from the slow cooker as it does during normal cooking.
• Never leave uncooked food inside the pot at room temperature.
• Do not use a slow cooker to heat food.
• Raw red beans must be soaked and cooked for at least ten minutes to remove toxins before being using
them again.
• To make sure that the meat is cooked properly, use a meat temperature thermometer.
• The true ceramic material is fired at high temperatures, so the ceramic inner pot may have slight surface
defects, the glass lid may slightly wobble due to this imperfection. Low temperature cooking does not
create steam, which reduces heat loss. After some time of use, a visible change in appearance may occur
on the outside of the appliance due to normal wear and tear.
• Do not place the ceramic inner pot or the glass lid in the oven, freezer, microwave oven, or gas or electric
cooking plate.
• Do not expose the ceramic inner pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot
pot could cause it to break.
• Do not leave the pot in water for a long time (the water in the pot may remain for the time of soaking the
residue).
• Part of the outer surface of the ceramic inner pot is not glazed due to production reasons. The unglazed
part is porous, do not soak it in water.
• DO NOT SWITCH ON SLOW COOKER IF IT'S EMPTY OR WITHOUT THE INSERTED CERAMIC INNER POT!
Tips for slow cooking
• For best results, a slow cooker should be at least half full.
• In slow cooking, the food remains wonderfully juicy. If you need to reduce the amount of water in the pot,
remove the lid and turn on HIGH for about 30–45 minutes.
• The lid is without sealing. Do not remove the lid unnecessarily to avoid heat loss. You should extend the
cooking time by 10 minutes for each time that you open the lid. If you cook soup, leave a boiling space of
5 cm below the top of the inner pot.
• Many recipes require all-day cooking, if you don't have time to prepare your meal in the morning,
prepare everything in the evening in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. In the morning put
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