User manual DELONGHI SLOW COOKER CKS420

[. . . ] GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 1 instructions Slow Cooker CKS420 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 2 Description of appliance The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual Tempered glass lid allows the food be monitored during cooking Plastic housing Removable crock pot Cool touch handles Control panel Control panel Power indicator light ON/OFF button Turn power on or off Once cooking time is reached, the cooking automatically shifts to the WARM setting, keeping your food at the perfect serving temperature COOK TIME button Sets the time 4 or 6 HRS for HIGH power cooking 2 8 or 10 HRS for LOW power cooking Slow Cooker CKS420 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 3 Thank you for choosing this De'Longhi appliance. To get the best results it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. Before using the Slow cooker for the first time Remove all labels and wash the crock pot and glass lid in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. Do not immerse the slow cooker base in water. Important · · · · · · · Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface. Do not operate without the crock pot positioned in the stainless steel housing. [. . . ] When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size. After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference. warning - this appliance must be earthed Slow Cooker CKS420 12 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 13 Recipes Soups Minestrone 40g butter 70g streaky bacon, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 sticks celery, chopped 350g potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 cabbage leaves, shredded 4 tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped 1. 50 litres chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 75g pasta shells 2-3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated Melt the butter in a pan and fry bacon and vegetables until soft. Add remaining ingredients except the parsley, pasta shells and parmesan cheese. Place the crock pot in the base unit, cover with lid and cook on the Low setting for approx. Serve with crusty french bread. 13 Slow Cooker CKS420 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 14 Lentil soup 125g smoked bacon, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 carrots, finely diced 2 sticks of celery, finely sliced 200g orange lentils 400g can of chopped tomatoes 1100ml chicken stock 3 tsp worcestershire sauce pinch nutmeg 1 bayleaf 1 tsp basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped In a pan gently fry the bacon until the fat begins to run. Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to the boil. If a smoother consistency is required liquidise the soup after cooling and then reheat the soup in a pan. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty french bread. Vegetable soup 40g 1. 50kg butter mixed vegetables, e. g. potato, onion, carrot, parsnips, celery, leek, tomato 40g flour 1100ml stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tsp mixed herbs Peel, wash and cube or slice all the vegetables. Season to taste and add mixed herbs. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the slow cooker base. Cool and liquidise the soup and then reheat in a pan on the hob. Thicken it with the flour. Slow Cooker CKS420 14 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 15 Tomato and herbs 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and chopped 1 medium carrot julienned 1 cup prepared tomato and basil pasta sauce 280 g package frozen spinach defrosted and drained 400 g can tomatoes undrained and crushed 230 g can tomato sauce 1 shallot minced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 /2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp salt 1 /2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 /2 tsp sugar 1 /2 tsp ground thyme 1 /2 tspground sage 3 Tbs fresh italian parsley chopped 1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese grated 450 g ziti pasta cooked al dente and drained Combine all of the ingredients, except for the mozzarella cheese and pasta, in the Slow cooker. Cover: cook on the Low setting for 6 to 8 hours (or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours). For each individual serving, place a serving of the pasta, sprinkled with the mozzarella cheese, in a pasta bowl, and then ladle the pasta sauce over the top. Makes 6 servings: 2 grams of fat per serving. Poultry Chicken paprika 4 chicken portions 30g butter 50g seasoned flour 3 large onions, chopped 4 carrots peeled and sliced 1 green pepper, de-seeded and chopped 1tsp paprika 1tsp tomato puree 500ml chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper Clean, wipe and dry chicken, coat in seasoned flour. Add pepper, paprika, tomato puree, and the remaining flour, stir well. Bring to the boil and season. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base unit. 15 Slow Cooker CKS420 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 16 Caribbean chicken 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 small onion, chopped 2 sticks celery, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 250g mushrooms, sliced 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced 4 chicken joints, skinned 200g can sliced peaches 400g can pineapple chunks 5 tbsp tbsp cornflour 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 4 tbsp malt/wine vinegar 1/2 litre boiling water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fry onions, celery, carrot, mushrooms and pepper in a pan. [. . . ] Add sauce to the pan and stir whilst bringing to the boil. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot, place in the slow cooker base and cover with the lid. Serve with rice and fresh green vegetables. Pork and pineapple curry 1. 25kg lean pork, cubed 50g flour 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp oil 1 large onions, chopped 11/2 tsp curry powder 11/2 tsp paprika 400ml chicken stock 2 tbsp mango chutney 2 tsp worcester sauce 225g can pineapple cubes, with juice 2 bay leaves Toss the pork in the flour and salt. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer and transfer to the crock pot. 23 Slow Cooker CKS420 GB 28-08-2003 13:50 Pagina 24 Boiled ham 2. 5 litre up to 1 kg. [. . . ]