Lakeland 12921, Instruction Booklet

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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

Possible cause

Solution

Finished recipe seems wet.

Too much liquid in recipe.

Remove lid from slow cooker 
and cook on the high setting 
for 30 minutes (next time 
reduce liquid by half).

Vegetables seem crunchy but 
meat is well cooked.

The vegetable pieces are too 
large.

Next time cut the vegetables 
into smaller pieces. Place them 
on the bottom of the slow 
cooker and the meat on top.

Meat seems colourless.

Meat has been cooked from 
raw with the other ingredients 
in the slow cooker.

Brown meat before adding to 
the slow cooker to enhance 
appearance and flavour of 
final dish.

A favourite hob top recipe 
seems very salty when cooked 
in slow cooker.

Reduced liquid and the long 
slow cooking time can make 
dish flavours develop more 
and seem saltier.

Reduce the amount of salt 
used in the recipe.

Herb flavours do not come 
through in recipe.

Fresh herbs can get 
overcooked in the slow 
cooker because of the long 
cooking time.

Use dried herbs at the 
beginning of the cooking 
process. Add fresh herbs near 
end of cooking to retain their 
flavours.

CARE AND CLEANING

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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.

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby 
customers can take their unwanted electricals to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.