Essentials KSC320 - Slow cooker Kambrook - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Slow Cooker
Brand	Kambrook
Model	Essentials KSC320
Capacity	3 litres
Bowl Material	Crockery (ceramic), removable
Lid Material	Tempered glass
Power Supply	230-240V, 50Hz (Australia/New Zealand)
Temperature Settings	Off, Low, High, Keep Warm
Control Type	Rotary dial with power indicator light
Safety Features	Cool-touch handles, anti-slip feet, dual internal thermostats
Cleaning	Bowl and lid dishwasher safe; housing wipe with damp cloth
Storage	Store upright with bowl and lid in place; do not store anything on top
Accessories Included	Removable crockery bowl, tempered glass lid
Usage	Household use only; not for outdoor or commercial use
Warranty	Contact Kambrook customer service (Australia 1300 139 798, New Zealand 0800 273 845)

Frequently Asked Questions - Essentials KSC320 Kambrook

How do I use the Kambrook Essentials KSC320 slow cooker for the first time?

Before first use, remove all packaging and stickers. Wash the removable crockery bowl and glass lid in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Ensure the housing interior is clean. Then assemble, add food and liquid, select the desired setting, and plug in.

What are the temperature settings and when should I use each?

The settings are: Low for gentle simmering over extended periods (6-8 hours), High for faster cooking (2-4 hours) or for dried beans, and Keep Warm to maintain serving temperature after cooking (do not use for more than 4 hours). Always turn to Off after use.

How much liquid should I add to the slow cooker?

When adapting traditional recipes, reduce liquid by half because the slow cooker retains moisture. Ensure the removable crockery bowl is at least 1/2 to 3/4 full of food or liquid. If there is too much liquid after cooking, remove the lid and cook on High for 30-45 minutes to reduce.

Do I need to brown meat before slow cooking?

Pre-browning meat in a pan is optional but recommended for better flavour and texture. It seals in moisture and enhances the final dish. Use a non-stick pan with minimal oil.

Can I cook frozen meat or poultry in the slow cooker?

No, always thaw frozen meat and poultry completely before adding to the slow cooker. Cooking frozen meat can result in unsafe temperatures and uneven cooking.

How do I clean the slow cooker after use?

Unplug and allow to cool completely. The removable crockery bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe or can be washed with warm soapy water using a soft sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Wipe the housing with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

What type of recipes work best in this slow cooker?

This slow cooker is ideal for soups, stews, casseroles, roasts (with or without liquid), dried beans, and even desserts like rice pudding or poached pears. The manual includes several tested recipes.

How long does it take to cook a typical meal on Low versus High?

Cooking times vary, but as a guide: traditional recipes requiring 15-30 minutes become 4-6 hours on Low; 1 hour recipes become 6-8 hours on Low; 1-3 hour recipes become 8-12 hours on Low. High setting cooks in about half the time of Low.

Can I leave the slow cooker unattended while cooking?

Yes, the slow cooker is designed for unattended use. However, if the power goes out while you are away, throw away the food. If you are home, finish cooking immediately by other means (e.g., gas stove). Food cooked completely may be safe up to 2 hours without power.

What should I avoid doing with the slow cooker?

Do not operate without the removable bowl in place, do not use cracked or chipped bowl, do not immerse the housing in water, do not place hot bowl on cold surfaces (risk of cracking), do not cook frozen meat, and do not store food in the bowl in the freezer.

USER MANUAL Essentials KSC320 Kambrook

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Instruction Booklet

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4

Safety First

Your Kambrook Essentials p7

Slow Cooker

Using Your Kambrook p8

Essentials Slow Cooker

Using the Temperature p9

Control Settings

Beginner's Guide to Slow Cooking p10

Hints and Tips p13

Care, Cleaning and Storage p14

Recipes

p15

IMPORTANT: Please retain your instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker

• Carefully read all instructions before operating the slow cooker for the first time and save for future reference
• Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the slow cooker for the first time
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this slow cooker
• Always ensure the slow cooker is properly assembled before use. Follow the instructions provided in this book.
  • Always operate the slow cooker on a stable and heat resistant surface
• Do not place the slow cooker near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure that the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances
• Do not operate the slow cooker on a sink drain board or on an incline plane..
• We recommend the slow cooker is not placed on a stone bench top when cooking. This is due to bench tops being sensitive to uneven heat and may crack if heated locally. If you would like to cook with the slow cooker on the bench top, place a chopping board or heat proof matt underneath the slow cooker.

• Do not place the slow cooker on or near a hot gas burner or electric hotplate, or where it could touch a heated oven.

• Do not move while the slow cooker is switched on.

• Never plug in or switch on the slow cooker without having the removable cooking bowl placed inside the slow cooker housing.
• Use the removable cooking bowl supplied with the slow cooker. Do not use any other bowl inside the slow cooker housing.
• Do not use a damaged, cracked or dented removable cooking bowl. If damaged or dented, replace bowl before using.
• Ensure the removable cooking bowl is correctly positioned in the slow cooker base before you commence cooking.
• Never operate the slow cooker without food and liquid in the removable cooking bowl. Ensure the cooking bowl is at least 12 to 34 full of food or liquid before switching on the slow cooker.
• Do not place food or liquid in the slow cooker housing. Only the removable cooking bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.
  • Always slow cook with the glass lid on.
• Do not place anything, other than the lid, on top of the slow cooker when assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the removable cooking bowl throughout operation of the slow cooker unless states in the recipe to have it removed.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the slow cooker housing, only into the removable cooking bowl.

• Do not place anything on top of the lid when assembled, when in use and when stored.
• The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer than ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable. If struck extremely hard, it may break or weaken, and could at a later time shatter into many small pieces without apparent cause.
• Extreme caution must be used when the slow cooker contains hot food and liquids.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting and carrying the slow cooker and use oven mitts to remove the lid and or removable cooking bowl. Lift and remove the lid carefully and away from you to avoid scalding from escaping steam.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces will be high when the slow cooker is operating and for some time after use.
• Do not place the removable cooking bowl when hot on any surface that may be affected by heat.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable cooking bowl when it is hot. Do not place hot removable cooking bowl into cold water.
• Do not place the removable cooking bowl on a gas burner or electric hotplate.
• Do not use the removable cooking bowl in a conventional oven or microwave oven.
• Do not reheat food using your removable cooking bowl.
• Do not use the removable cooking bowl for food storage. The removable cooking bowl is not suitable for storing food in the freezer.
• High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the slow cooker
• The recommended cooking times are approximate. Cooking times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.
• To avoid an electrical overload, it is recommended that no other appliances are plugged into the same circuit as your slow cooker when it is in use.

• If you are not home during the slow cooking process and the power goes out, throw away the food even if it looks done.

• If you are at home during the slow cooking process and the power goes out, finish cooking the ingredients immediately by some other means such as on a gas stove, on the outdoor grill or at a house where the power is on.

• When you are at home, and if the food was completely cooked before the power went out, the food should remain safe up to two hours in the cooker with power off.
• Always switch the slow cooker to "Off" position, then switch off at the power outlet, then unplug and allow to cool, if the slow cooker is not in use, before cleaning and before storing.
• Keep the slow cooker clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
• Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal scouring pad or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the slow cooker housing or cooking bowl as these can damaged the housing or the coating of the cooking bowl.

Important Safeguards For All Electrical Appliances

• Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard all packaging material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.
  • Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power outlet.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it is recommended in the cleaning instructions.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance, by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to inspect the appliance regularly. Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord, plug, connector or appliance becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Kambrook Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet and unplug at the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove the power cord, if detachable, from the appliance and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.

CAUTION: Hot surfaces during and after use.

Your Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker

1. Dishwasher-safe, removable crockery bowl with 3 litre capacity
2. Tempered glass lid allows you to monitor food during cooking

3. Cool touch handles

4. Temperature Control Dial with OFF, LOW, High and Keep Warm settings

5. Power 'ON' Light
6. Anti-slip feet for added safety Not Shown:

• Dual internal thermostats

Using Your Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker

Before First Use

Remove all promotional stickers and packaging material.

Wash the removable crockery bowl and glass lid in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Ensure the interior of the housing is clean and clear of any debris.

Assembly and Operation

1. Before placing the removable crockery bowl in the housing, ensure the exterior is clean. This will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface.
2. Place the prepared food into the removable crockery bowl, ensuring denser foods are spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one side. Place the glass lid into position.
3. Insert the removable crockery bowl into the housing.
4. Plug the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker into a 230V or 240V power outlet and switch the power on at the power outlet.
5. Select the required setting using the temperature control dial or as recommended in the recipe section.
6. When cooking is complete and the keep warm function is not required, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet and then unplug.

Important

• Always use the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker on a dry, level surface.
- Never operate without food and liquid in the removable crockery bowl.
- Never operate without the removable crockery bowl positioned in the housing.
- Always have the glass lid firmly in position on the removable crockery bowl throughout the operation of the appliance unless where stated in a recipe to have it removed.
• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing the removable crockery bowl when hot.
- Do not place the removable crockery bowl when hot on any hot surface that may be affected by heat.

CAUTION: Always lift and remove the glass lid carefully and angled away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

Do not use for dry cooking.

Using the Temperature Control Settings

Low Setting

The Low setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. Generally no stirring is required when using this setting.

High Setting

The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the Low Setting. Some foods may boil when cooked on the High Setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid. This will depend on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution.

Keep Warm Setting

The Keep Warm setting is used to keep cooked foods at serving temperature. It is not a cooking setting and should only be used after first cooking on the Low or High setting. It is not recommended to keep food on the Keep Warm setting for more than 4 hours.

Beginner's Guide to Slow Cooking

In years gone by, food cooked in large pots and allowed to simmer for hours was full of flavour, moist and tender. The Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker is designed to produce these same results, whilst leaving you the time to do other things, making it perfect for today's busy lifestyles. Here is a guide to help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain maximum satisfaction from your Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker.

Timing

Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker particularly when using the Low Setting.

Most of the recipes contained within this book can be cooked on the High or Low setting, however the cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate settings and suggested cooking times.

Adapting Cooking Times

Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes.

Traditional Recipe Time	Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker Recipe Time
15-30 minutes 4-6 hours on LOW Setting
60 minutes 6-8 hours on LOW Setting
1-3 hours 8-12 hours on LOW Setting

NOTE: High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the slow cooker.

NOTE: These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.

Adapting Liquid Amounts

When food is cooking in your Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained. To allow for this when using traditional recipes it is advisable to halve the liquid content.

However, after cooking if the liquid quantity is excessive, remove the lid and operate the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker on the High Setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and water.

Stirring the Food

Little or no stirring is required when using the Low setting. However, stirring the food when using the High setting ensures more even flavour distribution.

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 being formed from the fat as it melts.

For casserole-type recipes, cut the meat into cubes, approximately 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to be used.

Suitable Meat and Chicken Cuts for Slow Cooking

Beef	Beef Chuck, Skirt, Round Steak, Boneless Shin (Gravy) Beef, Bone-In Shin (Osso Bucco).
Lamb	Lamb Shanks, Drumsticks (Frenched shanks) Neck Chops, Best Neck Chops, Boned Out Forequarter or Shoulder.
Veal	Diced Leg, Shoulder/ Forequarter Chops and Steaks, Neck Chops, Knuckle (Osso Bucco).
Pork	Leg Steaks, Diced Belly, Diced Shoulder, Boneless Loin Chops.
Chicken	Portions such as: drumsticks, thigh meat, Maryland, Lovely Legs, wing drummettes

Browning Before Slow Cooking

Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow cooking, seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results, whilst producing richer flavours in other food, such as onions, capsicums and leeks. Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end results. Use a non-stick pan to reduce the amount of oil required.

Roasting

Roasting meats in the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker creates tender, flavoursome results that are easy to slice. The long, slow, covered cooking process breaks down and softens the connective and muscle tissue within the meat. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to provide perfect results cooked by this method.

Meat will not brown during the roasting process, so for browner results seal in a frypan 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 keeping the surface of the meat dry and free from any fat released throughout the cooking process.

Whole fresh chickens can be roasted but if chickens that have been frozen and thawed are used they may release a significant amount of liquid into the removable crockery bowl whereby the chicken is pot-roasted or steamed in this liquid.

Suitable Cuts for Roasting

Beef	Blade, Rump, Rib Roast, Sirloin, Fresh Silverside, Topside.
Lamb	Leg, Mid Loin, Rack, Crown Roast, Shank, Shoulder, Mini Roasts.
Veal	Leg, Loin, Rack, Shoulder/Forequarter.
Pork	Loin, Neck, Leg (remove skin and fat), Racks.

Pot Roasting

The addition of liquid is required for pot roasting. Place sufficient liquid into the Removable Crockery Bowl to cover up to a third of the meat. Meat will not brown during the pot roasting process. For browner results, seal in a frypan before pot roasting.

Suitable Cuts for Pot Roasting

Beef	Beef Topside, Blade, Silverside Roasts, Rolled Brisket.
Lamb Forequarter, Shank, Shoulder
Veal Shoulder/Forequarter.
Pork Loin, Neck.

Preparing Vegetables

Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces to ensure more even cooking. Frozen vegetables must be thawed before adding to other foods for cooking in the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker.

Preparing Dried Beans and Pulses

If time permits, overnight soaking of dried beans and pulses is preferable. After soaking, drain the beans or pulses then place into the removable crockery bowl then pour in water that is double the volume of beans. Ensure the removable crockery bowl is at least 12 to 34 full. Cook beans on the High Setting for 2-4 hours or until tender. Pre-soaked beans and pulses will cook a little faster.

Hints and Tips

• Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before cooking.
- Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
- Meat and poultry require at least 6-7 hours of cooking on Low setting.
- Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills at least 12 to 34 of the removable crockery bowl.
- On completion of cooking, if there is too much liquid remove the lid, turn the temperature control dial to the High setting and cook for 35-40 minutes until the liquid reduces.

Do

• Do ensure the removable crockery bowl is at room temperature when placing into the housing prior to cooking.
• Do avoid extreme temperature changes to the crockery bowl and glass lid. Handle the removable crockery bowl and glass lid with care.
• Do use oven mitts when lifting the removable crockery bowl containing hot liquids.
• Do place the removable crockery bowl onto a heat proof placemat when serving from the removable crockery bowl at the table.

Do Not

• Do not place removable crockery bowl or glass lid into or under cold water while still hot.
• Do not use the removable crockery bowl or glass lid if chipped or cracked.
• Do not operate the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker without the removable crockery bowl in position.
• Do not place a hot removable crockery bowl onto a wet surface.
• Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.

Never

• Never place water or other liquids into the housing of the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker.
• Never immerse the housing, power cord or power plug of the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker into water or any other liquid.
• Never touch hot surfaces with bare hands.

CAUTION: Ensure the removable crockery bowl is correctly positioned in the housing before you commence cooking.

Care, Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning After Use

Before cleaning, switch the temperature control dial to OFF and switch off the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker at the power outlet and then unplug.

Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

To remove stubborn, cooked-on foods in the removable crockery bowl, soften by filling with warm, soapy water and allow to soak for 20-30 minutes. Remove by lightly scrubbing with a soft nylon kitchen brush.

The removable crockery bowl 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 crockery bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe, however care should be taken not to chip or crack the crockery bowl or lid.

The housing can be wiped over with a soft, damp cloth and then dried thoroughly

Storage

Before storing, the temperature selection dial should be in the OFF position, the Kambrook Essentials Slow Cooker switched off at the power outlet and the power cord unplugged. Ensure the Kambrook Slow Cooker is completely cool, clean and dry. Store the appliance upright with the removable crockery bowl and the lid in position. Do not store anything on top.

CAUTION: Do not immerse housing, power cord or power plug in water or any other liquid as this may cause electrocution.

Recipes

Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Serves 4

1 ½ tablespoons/30g butter
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 sticks celery, diced
2 large onions, diced
8 cups/2 litres chicken or beef stock 12 cup/125ml cream

1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place vegetables into removable crockery bowl, add stock and seasonings. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, stir in cream and top with parsley.

Vichyssoise

Serves 4

1 ½ tablespoons/30g butter
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 onion, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups/1 litre chicken stock
1 cup/250ml milk
1 cup/250ml cream
14 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chives, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Melt butter in a pan, add leeks and chopped onion and sauté over low heat until lightly browned. Place into the removable crockery bowl with seasonings and potatoes. Stir in stock and cover with lid, cook on LOW setting for 5-6 hours or HIGH setting for 2-3 hours.
2. Stir in milk, allow to cool then puree in a blender or food processor. Stir in cream then chill.
3. Serve topped with a spoonful of sour cream and sprinkled with chives.

NOTE: Vichyssoise may also be served hot.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Serves 4

1 tablespoons/30g butter or margarine

500g mushroom, sliced

1 large onion, diced

4 cups/1 litre chicken stock

1 cups/250ml cream

1 ½ cups/375ml milk

2 tablespoons cornflour

2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Melt butter in a saucepan and add mushrooms and onion, sauté lightly. Place mushrooms, onion and chicken stock into the removable crockery bowl and stir well. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 5-6 hours or HIGH setting for 2-3 hour. 30 minutes before serving, turn to HIGH setting then stir in cream and milk. Blend cornflour with 2 tablespoons of the hot soup and blend until smooth. Stir flour mixture into the soup and cook until thickened. Serve topped with parsley.

French Onion Soup

Serves 4

5 cups/1 ¼ litres beef stock

4 tablespoons/80g butter

4 onions, thickly sliced

1 teaspoons/5g salt

2 teaspoons/10g sugar

12 cup/75g flour

^3/_4 cups/60g grated Parmesan cheese

1. Pour stock into the removable crockery bowl, cover with lid and select the HIGH setting. Melt butter in a frypan, add onions and sauté until golden brown.

2. Add salt, sugar and flour to the onions and stir well. Add onion mixture to the removable crockery bowl and stir well. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW setting for 5-6 hours or HIGH setting for 2-3 hours.

3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Swiss Steak

Serves 4

1.25kg round steak, cubed

12 cup/75g flour

1 teaspoon/5g salt

1 teaspoon/5g pepper

2 tablespoons/40g butter

2 stalks celery, diced

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 onions, diced

1 teaspoons/5g worcestershire sauce

2 x 425g cans tomatoes

1 cup/125g cheddar cheese, grated

1. Toss steak in flour and salt and pepper.

2. Melt butter in a frypan and seal the cubed steak.

3. Place meat, vegetables, worcestershire sauce and tomatoes into the removable crockery bowl.

4. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

5. Sprinkle with grated cheese to serve.

Chilli Con Carne

Serves 4

700g dry red kidney beans

700g round steak, cut into thin strips

1/3 cup/50g flour

2 teaspoons/10g salt

2 teaspoons/10g chilli powder

2 tablespoons/40g butter

1 large onions, diced

1 x 425g can tomatoes

2 ½ cups/625ml water

2 cloves garlic, minced

1. Wash the beans well. Toss the steak in flour mixed with salt and chilli powder. Melt the butter in a frypan and seal the steak. Place all ingredients into the removable crockery bowl and stir well. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Chicken in a Pot

Serves 4

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 onions, sliced

2 stalks celery, sliced

1.5kg chicken pieces

1 teaspoon/5g salt

1 teaspoon/5g ground black pepper

2 cups/500ml chicken stock

1 cup/250ml white wine

1 teaspoons dried basil

1. Place half of the carrots, onion and celery into the removable crockery bowl. Add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, stock, wine and remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with herbs. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

Beef in Red Wine

Serves 4

1.5 kg blade or chuck steak, cubed

1 cup/150g flour

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons/40g butter

2 onions, diced

1 leek, finely chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons chives, chopped

1 x 750ml red wine

1. Toss meat in flour and seasonings.

2. Heat butter in a frypan and seal the meat. Place the meat into the removable crockery bowl and add onions, leek, carrots, garlic, parsley and chives.

3. Pour red wine into pan used for browning the meat and bring to boil. Pour heated liquid into the removable crockery bowl, cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

Chicken Marengo

Serves 4-6

1.5kg chicken pieces or drumsticks

2 tablespoons/20g flour

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons/40ml vegetable oil

2 tablespoons/40g butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

5 cups/1 ¼ litres chicken stock

12 cup/125ml white wine

2 large tomatoes, diced

12 mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

12 cup black olives, to serve

1. Cut chicken into serving pieces, pat each piece dry and toss in flour mixed with seasonings.

2. Heat oil and butter in a pan, add the chicken pieces and cook over medium heat until golden.

3. Remove from pan and place into the removable crockery bowl. Add the garlic, stock, wine, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Serve on a bed of steamed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley and olives.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Recipes Irish Stew

Serves 4

1.5kg lamb neck chops

3 medium onions, diced

1 kg potatoes, peeled and sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 cups/1 litres water

1 teaspoon mixed herbs

3 bay leaves

1. Trim any excess fat from chops. Place all ingredients into the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

Coq Au Vin

Serves 4

14 cup/60ml olive oil

1.5kg chicken pieces

4 slices bacon, trimmed and diced

5 small onions, diced

5 small onions, peeled and quartered

350g mushrooms, sliced

1 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons dried thyme

10 baby potatoes, halved

1 ½ cups/375ml red wine

4 cups/1 litres chicken stock

Finely chopped parsley

1. Heat the oil in a large frypan and lightly fry the chicken until golden brown and crisp. Drain chicken on paper towel and set aside to cool.

2. Use the same pan to brown the bacon and sliced onions, drain off excess fat and set aside with chicken. Place all ingredients into the removable crockery bowl and cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Beef Curry

Serves 4

1.5kg blade or chuck steak, 2.5cm cubes
12 cup/75g flour
14 cup/60ml vegetable oil
2 large onions, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small pieces fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon ground chilli powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons vinegar
1 x 425g cans whole tomatoes
2 strips lemon rind
5 cups/1 ¼ litres beef stock

1. Toss the meat in the flour.
2. Heat the oil in a frypan, add the meat and lightly brown, remove meat and place into the removable crockery bowl. Add onions, garlic and ginger to the pan, cook for 5 minutes then place into the removable crockery bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir well, cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Serve with fluffy steamed rice.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Serves 4

Mushroom Sauce

2 x 440g cans mushrooms in butter sauce
2 cups/500ml beef stock
14 cup/40g flour
14 cup/60ml sherry
1 teaspoons paprika
1 cup sour cream

Meatballs

1.25kg minced beef
300g pork mince
1 x 60g eggs, lightly whisked
14 cup parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups/250g fresh breadcrumbs
14 cup/60ml olive oil
2 tablespoons/40g butter

1. Place all the mushroom sauce ingredients except sour cream into the removable crockery bowl and stir to combine. Mix all ingredients for meatballs together in a bowl and shape into walnut size balls. Heat oil and butter in a frypan and lightly fry meatballs, then add to sauce in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. At 15 minutes before serving, switch to HIGH setting and stir in the sour cream.

2. Serve with spaghetti or penne pasta.

Chicken Parisienne

Serves 4

6 chicken breast fillets

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoons paprika

1 tablespoons/20g olive oil

1 tablespoons/20g butter

1 cups/250ml dry white wine

2 x 440ml cans cream of chicken soup

2 x 440g can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 cups sour cream

1. Sprinkle chicken breasts lightly with salt, pepper and paprika. Heat oil and butter in a frypan and lightly fry the chicken breast, place into the removable crockery bowl. Mix together wine, soup, mushrooms and sour cream. Pour over chicken breasts, sprinkle with paprika. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

2. Serve with steamed seasonal vegetables.

NOTE: If cooking on HIGH, do not add sour cream until the last 30 minutes of cooking time.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Glazed Corned Beef

Serves 4

2 bay leaves

1 large onion, sliced

2 strips orange peel

5 cups/1 ¼ litres water

1.5 kg corned beef

8 whole cloves

Glaze:

12 cup orange juice

12 cup/190g honey

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

1. Place bay leaves, onion, orange peel and water into the removable crockery bowl and mix well.

2. Add corned beef with the fat side facing upwards.

3. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Remove meat from the liquid. Score (cut) the top of the corned beef in criss-cross diamond or triangle shapes. Insert cloves into the centre of each diamond if desired. Place corned beef on an oven proof platter. Mix the glaze ingredients together until smooth then spoon over the corned beef.

4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200^ C for 20-30 minutes, basting occasionally with glaze. Serve hot or cold.

Ratatouille

Serves 4

2 onions, sliced

1 medium eggplants, cubed

4 large zucchini, sliced

2 red capsicum, sliced

5 tomatoes, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

12 cup/125ml oil

1. Place onions into the removable crockery bowl then add remaining ingredients. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours. The vegetables should be soft but not mushy. Serve Ratatouille hot or cold, as a filling for crêpes and omelettes, as an accompaniment to meats and poultry, over a bed of rice or a hot dish of pasta.

Scalloped Potatoes

Serves 4

12 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoons paprika

1 cup/125g grated Cheddar cheese

1 x 285g cans cream of asparagus or mushroom soup

1. Place potato and onion into the removable crockery bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika, then grated cheese, repeat this procedure three more times until all of the potatoes are used. Gently pour the undiluted soup over the top of the ingredients. Sprinkle with paprika, cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or HIGH setting for 3-4 hours.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard measuring cups and spoons.

Old Fashioned Sago Pudding

Serves 4

12 cup/75g sago

1 cups/250ml milk

1 cups/250g sugar

1 cups/150g sultanas

1 cups/100g fresh breadcrumbs

1 tablespoons/20g melted butter

2 teaspoon/10g bi-carbonate of soda

2 x 60g egg

1. Soak sago in milk overnight. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place mixture into a heatproof pudding bowl or casserole dish that fits in the removable crockery bowl. Cover the bowl or dish with foil and secure around the edge with kitchen string. Place a small trivet or upturned heatproof saucer into the removable crockery bowl and add 1-2 litres of water. Place the prepared pudding bowl onto the trivet.

2. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Serve hot or warm with thickened cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

NOTE: Replenish water in the removable crockery bowl during the cooking time if required. Ensure the water does not ingress into the pudding bowl.

Rice Custard

Serves 4

2 cups/400g rice

5 cups/1 ¼ litres boiling water

3 x 60g eggs

1 ¼ cups/315g sugar

4 cups/1 litre milk

1 teaspoon/5g vanilla essence

1 tablespoons/20g butter

Nutmeg, to taste

12 cup/85g raisins

1. Wash rice thoroughly under cold running water, drain well. Cook rice in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain well and put into a greased heatproof pudding bowl or dish that will fit in the removable crockery bowl. Beat eggs with sugar, add remaining ingredients then stir into the rice.

2. Cover pudding bowl or dish with foil and secure edge with kitchen string. Place a small trivet or upturned heatproof saucer into the removable crockery bowl and add 1-2 litres of water. Place the prepared pudding bowl onto the trivet.

3. Cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 4-5 hours. Serve warm.

NOTE: Replenish water in the removable crockery bowl during the cooking time if required. Ensure the water does not ingress into the pudding bowl.

Baked Apples

Serves 4

14 cup/40g dried fruits
14 cup/60g brown sugar

1 teaspoons/5g cinnamon
1 tablespoons/20g butter, melted
4 small Granny Smith apples, washed and cored
2 cups/500ml water

1 tablespoons/20g sugar

1. Mix together the dried fruits, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Fill the centre of each apple with the dried fruit mixture and place upright in the removable crockery bowl.
2. Combine water and sugar and pour into the removable crockery bowl, cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 4-5 hours. Serve warm with custard, cream or ice-cream.

Poached Pears in Red Wine

Serves 4

2 cups/500ml dry red wine

1 cups/250g brown sugar
4 medium pears, carefully peeled

Peel of 1 lemon, cut in strips.

1. Put wine and sugar in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH setting until the sugar is dissolved. Place the pears into the removable crockery bowl, turn the pears to coat in the wine mixture, then stand pears upright in the mixture. Add the lemon peel, cover with lid and cook on LOW setting for 4-5 hours, turning occasionally or basting with the wine mixture. Serve pears drizzled with the wine mixture.

NOTE: Pears can have the stems left intact or removed depending on presentation preference.

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