Lakeland 12921, Instruction Booklet

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Do not heat the slow cooker when the ceramic pot is empty.

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 Do not place the slow cooker or the ceramic pot directly on a gas or electric hob or other 
heat source.

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 When removing the lid, tilt it so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned 
by steam.

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Do not place the slow cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in or near a heated 
oven.

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To avoid electric shock or damage, never put food directly into the slow cooker base. Always 
use the ceramic crock.

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To switch off the slow cooker, turn the dial to OFF and unplug from the socket. Always unplug 
before lifting out the crock, when not in use and before cleaning. Let the slow cooker cool 
down before cleaning.

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Please handle the crock and lid with care, and avoid extremes of temperature. Once the 
crock is warm, do not add further chilled ingredients. Allow the crock and lid to cool before 
washing.

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Using accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric 
shock or injury.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SLOW COOKER AND USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

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 The first time the appliance is used there may be a slight smoke smell, this is normal and is 
not a concern. It should disappear after initial use.

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 Before first use, wash the lid and ceramic pot in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. 
Do not ever immerse the base in water.

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 Prepare the recipe according to the instructions. Place the food in the ceramic pot and then 
place the lid on top of the pot.

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Connect the plug of the slow cooker to power socket and switch on socket.

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Select temperature setting.

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 When you have finished cooking in the slow cooker, turn the control dial to the off setting, 
switch off the mains supply at the socket and unplug.

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Let ceramic pot and the lid cool before washing.