DeLonghi CKS510, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...i n s t r u c t i o n s Slow Cooker CKS510 GB 9 05 2003 9 20 Pagina 1 ...

Page 2: ...on manual Tempered glass lid allows the food be monitored during cooking Removable crock pot Cool touch handles Power on indicator light 5 litre capacity stainless steel housing Soft touch control dial with Off High Low and Warm settings Wrap around element for even heating GB 9 05 2003 9 20 Pagina 2 ...

Page 3: ...t may be affected by heat The suggested maximum quantity to be used is 3 5 litre Using your Slow cooker 1 Before placing the removable crock pot in the stainless steel housing ensure that its exterior is clean This will ensure prop er contact with the inner cooking surface 2 Place the prepared food into the crock pot ensuring that denser foods are spread evenly across the bottom of the pot and not...

Page 4: ...e required for the Low setting When cooking with this setting some foods may boil if so extra liquid may need to be added Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve flavour distribution Warm setting The Warm setting is used to keep cooked foods at serving temper ature It is not a cooking setting and should only be used after first cooking on the Low or High setting It is not recommen...

Page 5: ...High or Low settings however the cooking times will vary accordingly Each recipe will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate settings and suggested cooking times Note High humidity altitude cold tap water and ingredi ents and minor fluctuations in power may slightly effect the cooking times in the Slow cooker Adapting cooking times Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted e...

Page 6: ...on Preparing meat and poultry Select the leanest cuts when purchasing meat Trim the meat or poultry of any visible fat If possible purchase chicken portions without the skin Otherwise the slow cooking process will result in extra liquid from the fat For casserole type recipes cut the meat into cubes approximately 2 5cm to 3cm Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meats to be used Suitable meat c...

Page 7: ...d softens the connective and muscle tissue within the meat Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to provide per fect results cooked by this method Meat will not brown during the roasting process so for browner results seal in a frying pan before roasting The addition of liquid is not required for roasting Elevate the meat to be roasted on an inverted heatproof saucer or plate This will assist in keepin...

Page 8: ...take note that veg etables cook slower than meat To gain the best results position the vegetables on the base and sides of the Slow cooker and place the meat on top Preparing dried beans and pulses If time permits overnight soaking of dried beans and pulses is preferable After soaking drain and place in the Slow cooker and cover with sufficient water to reach double their volume Cook beans on the ...

Page 9: ... to the crock pot and glass lid Handle the crock pot and glass lid with care Use oven mitts when lifting the crock pot containing hot liq uids Place the removable crock pot onto a heat proof placemat when serving from the crock pot at the table Don ts Do not place removable crock pot or glass lid into or under cold water while still hot Do not use the removable crock pot or glass lid if chipped or...

Page 10: ...n brush The removable crock pot and glass lid can be washed in hot soapy water using a mild household detergent Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool or metal scouring pads as these can damage the surfaces The removable crock pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe however care should be taken not to chip or crack the crock pot or lid The stainless steal housing can be wip...

Page 11: ...pot Avoid sudden temperature changes Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable crock pot when it is hot Switch off the appliance when finished by turning the tempera ture control dial to the Off position switch off at the power outlet and then unplug Allow all parts to cool before disassem bling for cleaning The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons ...

Page 12: ...l or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the termi nal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red When wiring the plug ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal Do not forget to tighten the ma...

Page 13: ...ta shells 2 3 tbsp parmesan cheese grated Melt the butter in a pan and fry bacon and vegetables until soft Make up stock and add stock bacon and vegetables to the crock pot Add remaining ingredients except the parsley pasta shells and parmesan cheese Place the crock pot in the base unit cover with lid and cook on the Low setting for approx 8 12 hours or on the High setting for approx 4 6 hours 45 ...

Page 14: ...prox 4 8 hours If a smoother consistency is required liquidise the soup after cool ing and then reheat the soup in a pan Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty french bread Vegetable soup 40g butter 1 50kg mixed vegetables e g potato onion carrot parsnips celery leek tomato 40g flour 1100ml stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tsp mixed herbs Peel wash and cube or slice all the vegetab...

Page 15: ...i vidual serving place a serving of the pasta sprinkled with the moz zarella cheese in a pasta bowl and then ladle the pasta sauce over the top Makes 6 servings 2 grams of fat per serving Poultry Chicken paprika 4 chicken portions 30g butter 50g seasoned flour 3 large onions chopped 4 carrots peeled and sliced 1 green pepper de seeded and chopped 1tsp paprika 1tsp tomato puree 500ml chicken stock ...

Page 16: ...rs or on the High setting for approx 5 7 hours Chicken in white wine sauce 4 chicken joints skinned 30g butter 1 large onion finely chopped 125g mushrooms sliced 2 tbsp cornflour 500ml dry white wine 1tsp mixed herbs salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 egg yolks 5 tbsp double cream Place the chicken joints and butter in a pan and gently fry until all the juices are sealed in Add the onion and f...

Page 17: ...prox 10 14 hours or on the High setting for approx 5 7 hours Before serv ing stir in the cream Fricasse of Turkey 4 turkey portions 1 large onions finely chopped 30g butter 125g mushrooms sliced bouquet garni sliver of zest of lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper 400ml stock 2 tbsp cornflour 4 tbsp milk In a pan gently fry the onions in the butter until softened but not browned Cube the turk...

Page 18: ... with liquid it will still be 2 5cm below the rim of the pot The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight Beef stew 50g lard 2 onions finely chopped 350g carrots thinly sliced 450g potatoes thinly sliced 2 sticks celery thinly sliced 1 tablespoon flour 700g stewing beef cubed 1 teasp...

Page 19: ...our before serving This recipe can be used as a base for steak and kidney pie Chicken Curry 3 tbsp Vegetable oil 3 cooking apple peeled cored and sliced 3 large onions chopped 5 chicken portions 3 tsp curry powder 3 tbsp plain flour 500ml chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp mango chutney 80g sultanas 200g tin tomatoes chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice Fry the apple and onion in a pa...

Page 20: ...ook on the Low setting for approx 10 16 hours or on the High setting for approx 5 8 hours Before serving remove the bay leaves and thicken the sauce if nec essary Beef in red wine 2 tbsp oil 1 large onions chopped 700g stewing beef cubed 8 black olives 1 clove garlic crushed optional 5 tomatoes skinned de seeded and roughly chopped 125g mushrooms 400ml dry red wine Salt and freshly ground black pe...

Page 21: ...k pot and place the pot into the slower cooker base Place the lid onto the slow cooker Cook on the Low setting for approx 10 14 hours or on the High setting for approx 5 7 hours Chilli con carne 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 large onions chopped 3 cloves garlic crushed 1 green pepper de seeded and chopped 700g minced beef 400g can of tomatoes chopped 2 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp 4flour 2 tsp brown sugar 5 ...

Page 22: ...on the slow cooker Cook on the Low setting for approx 6 16 hours or on the High setting for approx 3 8 hours Note a slight crust of brown meat may appear on the top It soon disappears if stirred into the sauce Pork goulash 2 tbsp oil 1 onion finely chopped 4 tbsp flour 11 2 tsp paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 750g stewing pork cubed 1 red pepper de seeded and diced 1 tsp oregano 3 tbs...

Page 23: ...e pan and stir whilst bringing to the boil Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot place in the slow cooker base and cover with the lid Cook on the Low setting for approx 10 16 hours or on the High setting for approx 5 8 hours Serve with rice and fresh green vegetables Pork and pineapple curry 1 25kg lean pork cubed 50g flour 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp oil 1 large onions chopped 11 2 tsp curry powder 11 ...

Page 24: ...rock pot so that when it is covered with liquid it will still be 2 5cm below the rim of the pot The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight Irish stew 4 lamb chops 2 large onions sliced 11 2 tsp mixed herbs 1 large parsnip 550g carrots thickly sliced 750g potatoes quartered 750ml ho...

Page 25: ...Discard the bay leaf Garnish with parsley and serve with a crisp green salad Sausage Pot 2 tbsp oil 750g sausage 1 large onions finely chopped 3 carrots thinly sliced 2 leek sliced 3 tbsp flour 400ml beef stock 3 tbsp chutney 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a pan quickly brown the sausages on all sides in the oil Add the onions carrots and leeks and gently saute...

Page 26: ...es are immersed during cooking Dessert Rice pudding 40g butter 150g pudding rice 150g sugar 11 2 litre milk Pinch of nutmeg Butter the inside of the slow crock pot Add all ingredients and stir Place crock pot into slow cooker base and cover with the lid Cook on the Low setting for approx 6 8 hours or on the High setting for approx 3 4 hours Fruit compote 275g dried mixed fruit such as apples prune...

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