User Manual for Russell Hobbs 25570-56 Slow Cooker

Quick guide from the manual

The Russell Hobbs 25570-56 is a slow cooker designed for healthy, economical, and convenient meal preparation. It features three settings: 1 (traditional slow cooking), 2 (fast cooking), and O (keep warm). Always use oven gloves when handling the lid or cooking pot, as surfaces become hot during operation.

Parts

• 1: Lid
• 2: Cooking pot
• 3: Handles
• 4: Light
• 5: Mode switch

Using the slow cooker

1. Place prepared ingredients into the cooking pot.
2. Insert the cooking pot into the slow cooker and fit the lid.
3. Plug the appliance into a wall socket.
4. Turn the mode switch to 1 or 2 as required to start cooking.
5. When finished, turn the switch to the O (warm) position. If serving immediately, turn to OFF and unplug.

Cooking tips

Meat: Brown meat and sauté vegetables in a pan before adding to the pot. Avoid high-fat meat or trim excess fat.

Fish: Do not cook for long periods. Grease the base of the pot with butter or margarine. Cook on low (1) for 2-3 hours.

Vegetables: Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions) take longer to cook than meat; cut into 5mm slices and sauté for 2-3 minutes before adding.

Pulses: Boil dried beans (e.g., red kidney beans) for at least 10 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to remove toxins. Soak dried peas and beans for 8 hours before cooking.

Soup: Brown meat and vegetables first. Add milk only in the final half hour of cooking.

Care and Maintenance

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool.
2. Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth.
3. Wash the lid and cooking pot in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

Safety

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above if supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8. Do not use near bathtubs, showers, or basins containing water. Leave at least 50mm of space around the appliance.