Cuisinart PSC650U, User Manual

Page 1: ...Digital Slow Cooker 6 5 Litre PSC650U ...

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Page 3: ...art products are engineered for exceptionally long life and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day That is why they have come to be regarded as the defining machines in their field by chefs across the world Visit our website www cuisinart co uk to find more recipes or see product demonstrations To learn more about new products we are launching register on...

Page 4: ...ption 5 Safety Cautions 6 Instructions for Use 9 A Cooking with the timer 9 B Cooking without the timer 10 C Hints tips 12 D Adapting your recipes 14 Cleaning Maintenance 15 UK Guarantee 16 UK After Sales Service 17 Recipes 18 ...

Page 5: ...5 Product Description Timer Control On Off button Cooking Rack Ceramic Pot Stainless steel housing Cooking time display HIGH LOW SIMMER WARM buttons Glass lid with black handle ...

Page 6: ...ad available from the manufacturer or its service agent See UK After Sales Service n Whilst in use the surfaces will become extremely hot Do not touch hot surfaces Always use handles n Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance To disconnect turn the control to OFF setting and then remove the plug from the mains n The lid and bowl can be r...

Page 7: ...e housing whilst food is cooking n Do not place the ceramic pot into an oven heat only using the base of the appliance it is sold with n The ceramic pot should always be at least half full for best cooking results however the appliance should never be more than three quarters full or approximately 4cm from the top rim n For food safety reasons whole chickens should not be cooked in a Slow Cooker T...

Page 8: ...ation keep away from babies and children These bags are not toys The temperature of all surfaces marked with this symbol will be very hot when the appliance is in use DO NOT TOUCH these surfaces as possible injury could occur Allow to cool completely before handling this appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instea...

Page 9: ...NOTE If there is no timer input the On Off and the timer on the reading display will continue to flash n Press the button to increase time in 30 minute increments or press the button to decrease time in 30 minute increments Press and hold or to scroll automatically in 30 minute steps Press and simultaneously to reset to 00 00 Repeat the above two steps to reset time After setting time timer displa...

Page 10: ...t and plug the unit into the mains n To turn unit on press On Off button The slow cooker will beep once and the On Off indicator red light and timer 00 00 on the LCD display will flash n Set the desired cooking mode by pressing High Low or Simmer setting Refer to the cooking table guidelines on page 11 Once 24 hour default cooking time has expired the unit will automatically switch to the Warm set...

Page 11: ...oods that you start in the morning before work and enjoy at the end of your day Braises roasts stews ribs casseroles shanks chops less tender cuts of meat soups 200 F 93 C 165 F 74 C Programmable up to 24 hours then 8 hours Warm Simmer The longer the cooking time the more flavors blend together and intensify Use this for soups stews and homemade stocks Soups stews stocks 185 F 85 C 165 F 74 C Prog...

Page 12: ...is cooked switch the temperature dial to the Warm mode and the appliance will Warm food at the perfect temperature until you are ready to serve n Each time the lid is removed heat will be lost and will add 15 20 minutes to your cooking time If you need to stir lift the lid just enough to get the spoon in n To reduce fat content from recipes remove as much of the visible fat as possible from meats ...

Page 13: ...nts Quarters Drumsticks Beef Joints Mince Steak Brisket Topside Silverside Braising Stewing Fish Fillets Lamb Joints Mince Steaks Leg shoulder middle neck Shanks Pigeon Pheasant guinea fowl Whole Pork Chops Joints Mince Steak Stewing Knuckle Shoulder Collar Gammon Rabbit Pieces Veal Venison Pieces Stewing ...

Page 14: ...ng meats adds both flavour and visual appeal and helps to remove fat n Certain cuts of meat are more appropriate for the slow cooking see Meat and Poultry Guide for Slow Cooking table n Dairy products milk sour cream and some cheeses will break down and curdle during slow cooking Substitute with canned evaporated milk or dried skimmed milk or add dairy products during the last 30 minutes of cookin...

Page 15: ...t to the housing n Make sure all parts are clean and dry before storing Store appliance in a clean dry place n Periodically check all parts before reassembly If any part is damaged or the ceramic pot is chipped or cracked DO NOT USE APPLIANCE Contact the Cuisinart helpline see UK After Sales Service n The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as h...

Page 16: ... replaced by the manufacturer see UK After Sales Service for details n This guarantee is only valid in the United Kingdom and Eire includes Channel Islands and Isle of Man n No responsibility will be accepted for any damage caused in transit n A charge may be made if goods are returned outside the relevant guarantee period or if the product is returned unnecessarily n Accidental damage is not cove...

Page 17: ...506 WIGAN WN1 9AA Enclose your name and address together with proof of purchase and details of the fault Cuisinart will either repair or replace the product as appropriate Out of Guarantee Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 09 00 to 17 00 hrs Monday to Friday or alternatively email your enquiry to support cuisinart co uk for details of the standard repair or replacement char...

Page 18: ...Stock 21 Chicken Stock 22 Tomato Sauce 23 Soups Caramelized Onion Soup 24 Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup 25 Tomato Soup 26 Starters Snacks Sides Almost Baked Potatoes 27 New Potatoes with Rosemary 28 Ratatouille 29 Spinach Gruyere Artichoke Dip 30 ...

Page 19: ...ith White Beans and Sun Dried Tomatoes 36 Penne Lasagne 37 Wild Mushroom Ragout 39 Cakes and Desserts Stewed Rhubarb 41 Peach Cobbler 42 Winter Fruit Crisp 43 Baked Apples 44 FrenchVanilla Rice Pudding 45 Chocolate Pudding Cake 46 Apple Streusel Cheesecake 47 Ginger Poached Pears 48 ...

Page 20: ...pour into the ceramic pot n Core but do not peel the apples and cut them into 5cm chunks n Add the apples to the lemon and water mixture cover and cook on Low for 4 hours n When cooked and the slow cooker has switched to Warm use a potato masher to mash the apples for a chunky sauce alternatively or blend for a smooth sauce n Season with sugar and or cinnamon if desired ...

Page 21: ...e bones cubed steak and vegetables in a shallow roasting pan Drizzle with oil and toss to coat Roast for 25 minutes then turn and roast for an additional 25 minutes n Tie the chives parsley and thyme into a bundle n Transfer the browned bones meat and vegetables to the ceramic pot Add the bundle of herbs garlic clove and peppercorns n Add 175ml cold water Cover and cook on High for 5 6 hours Strai...

Page 22: ...e 175ml water n Rinse and drain the chicken and place in the ceramic pot along with the onion celery carrot leek parsnip bay leaf peppercorns parsley and thyme n Add the water cover and cook on Low for 8 hours n When cooked and the slow cooker has switched to Warm pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove small bits and bones Cover and refrigerate n When chilled and the fat has solidified remove th...

Page 23: ...salt n Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat Add the chopped onions carrots celery and garlic Cook until the vegetables are softened but not brown approximately 5 minutes n Add the basil marjoram and oregano cook until the herbs are aromatic 2 3 minutes longer n Place the cooked vegetables in the ceramic pot add the tomatoes tomato paste tomato puree wine and salt stir well to blend n Co...

Page 24: ...mic pot Cover and cook on High for one hour Reduce the heat to Low and cook for 5 6 hours until nicely browned stirring every hour to ensure the onions brown evenly n When the onions are done sprinkle in the flour and sugar Cook on Low for 30 minutes stirring occasionally n Add the hot stock and cook on High for 1 hour Reduce to Low for 2 hours longer and then stir in the Port n Serve the soup wit...

Page 25: ... the onion and fry over a medium heat for 2 3 minutes or until the onion begins to soften Place in the ceramic pot n Add the curry powder and ginger and cook for a further 5 6 minutes over a Low heat until the onions are softened and the spices are fragrant n Place the butternut squash apples and rice into the ceramic pot in the order listed n Add the chicken stock season well and cook on High for...

Page 26: ...d 1 stalk celery trimmed and chopped 500ml chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf Pinch dried basil Pinch thyme n Place the tomatoes garlic onion carrots and celery in the ceramic pot n Add the stock bay leaf basil and thyme Cover cook on Low for 5 hours or until the vegetables are tender n Serve immediately for a rustic soup or blend until smooth ...

Page 27: ...live oil n Prick each potato several times with a fork Rub each with tsp of the oil Place the rack in the ceramic pot evenly space the potatoes on the rack n Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours until the potatoes are tender When the Slow Cooker switches to Warm the potatoes are ready to serve ...

Page 28: ...h rosemary 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Place the potatoes in the ceramic pot Pour over the olive oil sprinkle over the rosemary and garlic and season well n Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours n Once the Slow Cooker switches to Warm the potatoes will be ready to serve ...

Page 29: ...egano 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onions garlic and peppers for approximately 5 minutes to soften but do not allow to brown n Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley season well and heat through stirring the vegetables thoroughly until they are well mixed n When the vegetables begin to bubble remove from th...

Page 30: ... quarters in a kitchen towel and gently squeeze to remove excess liquid and reserve n Heat the oil in a saucepan fry the shallots and garlic to soften do not brown n Place the cream cheese and evaporated milk in a large bowl and beat until creamy and smooth Crumble the dried spinach over the cream cheese Add the Gruyere softened shallots and garlic and two thirds of the Parmesan and stir gently Ad...

Page 31: ...ained juices discarded 4 tbsp tomato puree 4 tbsp white vermouth or dry white wine 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 35kg bone in skinless chicken thighs 75g plain flour 225g Portobello mushrooms cut into 1 5cm thick slices 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Place the onions peppers garlic diced tomatoes tomato puree vermouth oregano and basil in a large bowl...

Page 32: ...e remaining oil and cook the mushrooms in a single layer until golden brown on each side about 3 minutes per side Add the mushrooms to the vegetable mixture n Arrange half the chicken thighs in the ceramic pot top with half the vegetable mixture Repeat the layers and tuck the bay leaf into the centre of the mixture Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving ...

Page 33: ...ed and chopped green pepper cored deseeded and chopped yellow pepper cored deseeded and chopped 1 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 75g tomato puree 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 x 400g cans kidney beans drained Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot with cooking spray n Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat and add the onions and garlic and ...

Page 34: ...es oregano cumin and paprika n Cook over a low heat until spices are fragrant Transfer meat mixture to the ceramic pot n Add the sliced peppers tomatoes tomato puree and red wine vinegar n Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours 1 hour before serving turn the heat to High Stir in the beans cover and cook until heated through ...

Page 35: ...e in a small roasting pan and reheat at 170 C 325 F Gas Mark 3 for 30 45 minutes n For the sauce strain the cooking juices into a saucepan discard the fat Add the flour mustard and dill Stir over a medium heat until the sauce comes to the boil and thickens Season well and stir in the soured cream heat on low until warmed through n Carve the meat into thin slices and serve with the sauce poured ove...

Page 36: ... rim the lamb of as much visible fat as possible and season well n Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat When hot add the lamb shanks and brown on all sides n Remove and reserve Pour off excess fat from the pan Reduce the heat to Low and add the onions and garlic Cook over a Low heat until onions are softened and opaque 3 4 minutes n Stir the onion mixture in the ceramic pot along w...

Page 37: ...400g cans diced tomatoes juices drained and separated 225g tomato sauce for pasta 175g penne par cooked for 5 minutes drained and cooled 1 tsp dried basil tsp oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Combine the parmesan ricotta and 225g of the mozzarella in a small bowl and set aside n Heat 1 tsp of the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the mushrooms until golden remove from the heat seas...

Page 38: ... the ceramic pot with cooking spray n Using of the pasta mixture make a layer on the bottom of the pot Spread the meat mixture evenly over the pasta and cover with the cheese mixture Make a second layer of pasta top with the spinach and mushroom mixture sprinkle over the remaining cheese mixture Make a final layer of pasta and top with the reserved mozzarella n Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours wh...

Page 39: ...te button mushrooms quartered 225g Portobello mushrooms cut in 1 5cm slices red pepper cored deseeded and thinly sliced 3 spring onions cut into 1 2 cm slices 1 tbsp chopped parsley Pinch thyme 1 tbsp tomato puree 100ml chicken or vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper n Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot with the cooking spray n Place the dried mushrooms in a small bowl an...

Page 40: ...eramic pot n Heat tbsp butter and tbsp oil in the same frying pan cook the button mushrooms until golden in 2 batches Transfer to the ceramic pot Brown half the Portobello mushrooms in tbsp butter and tbsp oil Repeat with second half of mushrooms and transfer to the ceramic dish n Add the red pepper spring onions parsley thyme and season well n Combine the tomato paste with the reserved mushroom l...

Page 41: ...lated sugar n Slice the rhubarb into 1 1 5cm pieces n Place the rhubarb in the ceramic pot and stir in the sugar n Leave to stand at room temperature for 1 2 hours until the rhubarb gives up liquid n Cover and cook on Low for 4 5 hours n Serve with vanilla ice cream ...

Page 42: ...gar with corn flour arrowroot powder and ginger and toss with the peaches n Mix the rolled oats with the melted butter and stir of the mixture into the peaches Reserve the rest for the topping n Lightly coat the interior of a large soufflé dish with cooking spray Transfer the peach mixture to the soufflé dish and top with the remaining rolled oat mixture n Place the cooking rack into the ceramic p...

Page 43: ...n the prepared ceramic pot Add the apple pears and cranberries and stir gently Add the cinnamon orange zest sugar ginger nutmeg rum and vanilla and stir gently to combine n Place the flour oats brown sugar and nutmeg in a medium bowl and stir Add the butter and rub together using your finger tips until the mixture resembles large crumbs n Sprinkle this crumb topping over the fruit patting it down ...

Page 44: ... add the cranberries raisins and almonds to the remaining sugar mixture and stir well to combine n Core the apples the way down scrape out a small cavity Peel 1 3 top of the apples Stuff some filling in each cavity reserving any excess filling n Place the prepared apples in the ceramic pot sprinkle with the remaining sugar and spice mix over the top n Dot each with tsp butter Pour apple juice arou...

Page 45: ... with the cooking spray Add the rice and stir in the milk sugar and water Slit the vanilla pod in half lengthways and scrape out the seeds and add both to the ceramic pot n Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours When the Cook Hold switches to Hold remove and discard the vanilla pod and stir in the vanilla extract n Serve warm and chill left over rice in a bowl covered with cling film Ensure the cling f...

Page 46: ...t milk and melted 75g melted butter and vanilla Beat the mixture until smooth Spread into the prepared soufflé dish n Stir together the remaining granulated sugar brown sugar remaining cocoa and toasted pecans in a small bowl Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter Combine the hot water and Kahlua and pour over the batter do not stir n Insert the rack in the ceramic pot and place the soufflé d...

Page 47: ...with the biscuit crumbs Press into the bottom of the cake tin n Place the cream cheese and remaining sugar into a work bowl and beat until fluffy Add the eggs and beat together n Add the cream corn flour and vanilla and mix until smooth Pour half the cream mixture onto the biscuit crumb in the cake tin Top with half the apple and then repeat the layers n Place the rack in the ceramic pot and place...

Page 48: ...Peel the pears leaving the stem intact and cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear so that they stand upright As each pear is peeled dip into the lemon water to prevent darkening and stand in the ginger liquid in the ceramic pot n Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours Do not cook on High Once the Cook Hold has switched to Hold allow the pears to cool in the liquid Once cool chill the pears in th...

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