Venga VG SC 3008 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

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There is an area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for
manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this
should be avoided.
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING & PREPARATION
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The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results.
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Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker, remove
the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low) and simmer for 30 to 45
minutes.
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The lid is a sealed fit. Please be careful when it is removed. Don't remove unnecessarily
as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10
minutes to the cooking time. If cooking soups, leave 5cm space between the top of
the pot and the food to allow simmering.
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Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food that
morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the
refrigerator. Transfer the food to the crock pot and add liquid/gravy. Select the
required setting.
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Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high. Some
ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and cream should
be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can affect how quickly
a recipe will cook - water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and also the
size of the food.
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Food cut into small pieces will cook more quickly. A degree of "trial and error" will be
required to fully optimize the potential of your Slow cooker.
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Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try to put vegetables in the lower
half of the pot.
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After food is cooked, switch cooker off and leave covered with the lid.
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All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce.
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Pre-browning meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices also reduces the fat
content before adding to the crock pot. This is not necessary if time is limited, but
improves the flavor.
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When cooking joints of meat, ham, and poultry etc, the size and shape of the joint is
important. Try to keep the join in lower 2/3 of the pot and fully cover with water. If
necessary cut in two pieced. Joint weight should be kept within the maximum limit.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• Always unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down before cleaning it.
• Remove the lid and take out the crock using their handles and clean them in soapy
water. You can also immerse them in water, but never use scouring pads to clean
them.
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Wipe the inside of the base and the body of the appliance with kitchen paper or a
soft cloth.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Never fill the crock with
water to clean it when it is still in the base.
• Never put any part of the appliance in the dishwasher.
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