Troubleshooting; Care And Cleaning - Lakeland 17168 Handbuch

TROUBLESHOOTING

Here are some common problems that can occur when using the slow cooker. Please review the
problems, their possible cause and any corrective action that should be taken to ensure successful
slow cooking
Problem
Finished recipe seems wet
Vegetables seem crunchy but
meat is well cooked
Meat seems colourless
A favourite hob top recipe
seems very salty when cooked
in slow cooker
Herb flavours do not come
through in recipe

CARE AND CLEANING

• Unplug the slow cooker-and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
• Before the first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
• Periodically check all parts before reassembly.
• Never immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the base unit and control panel, when cold, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry
before storing.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or abrasive materials or cleansers.
• When cold, wash the ceramic pot and the lid in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Store the slow cooker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the
unit.
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Possible cause
Too much liquid in recipe
The vegetable pieces are too
large
Meat has been cooked from
raw with the other ingredients
in the slow cooker
Reduced liquid and the long
slow cooking time can make
dish flavours develop more
and seem saltier
Fresh herbs can get
overcooked in the slow
cooker because of the long
cooking time
Solution
Remove lid from slow cooker
and cook on the high setting
for 30 minutes (next time
reduce liquid by half)
Next time cut the vegetables
into smaller pieces. Place them
on the bottom of the slow
cooker and the meat on top.
Brown meat before adding to
the slow cooker to enhance
appearance and flavour of
final dish
Reduce the amount of salt
used in the recipe
Use dried herbs at the
beginning of the cooking
process. Add fresh herbs near
end of cooking to retain their
flavours.