Silvercrest 344322 Owner's manual

IAN 344322_1910

SLOW COOKER

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SLOW COOKER

Operating instructions OLLA DE COCCIÓN LENTA

Instrucciones de uso

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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarize yourself

with all functions of the device.

Antes de empezar a leer abra la página que contiene las imágenes y, en seguida,

familiarícese con todas las funciones del dispositivo.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................... 2

Warning types ..................................... 2

Safety instructions .................................. 3

Important safety instructions ....................................3

Intended use ................................................6

Important cord information .....................................6

Check package contents ............................. 7

Appliance description ............................... 7

Function ........................................... 8

Preparations ....................................... 8

Before ﬁrst use ...............................................8

Setting up the appliance .......................................9

Preparing ingredients .........................................9

Operation ........................................10

Tips ......................................................11

Adjusting the cooking settings ..................................11

Cooking food ..............................................12

Cooking times ..............................................13

Cleaning and maintenance ..........................14

Storage ..........................................14

Troubleshooting ...................................15

Disposal .........................................15

Disposal of the appliance .....................................15

Disposal of the packaging ....................................15

Appendix ........................................ 16

Technical speciﬁcations .......................................16

3 year limited warranty .......................................16

Distributor .................................................18

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions

are part of this product. They contain important information about

safety, usage, and disposal. Before using the product, please

familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions.

Use the product only as described and for the speciﬁed range of

applications. Please also pass these operating instructions on to

any future owner.

Warning types

The following warning types are used in these operating instructions:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.

► WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

► CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

► NOTICE indicates information that is considered important, but

not hazardous (e.g. messages related to property damage).

►A TIP provides additional information that will assist you in

using the appliance.

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Safety instructions

This section contains important safety instructions for using the appliance.

This appliance complies with statutory safety regulations. Improper use may

result in personal injury and property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs,

or the appliance base in water or other liquids.

2. Do not pour any water or other liquids into the metal container

on the base of the appliance!

3. This product is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are super-

vised by a person who is responsible for their safety or receive

instructions from this person on how to use the product.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play

with the product.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children.

5. Unplug the appliance from outlet while not in use and before

cleaning or moving it. Allow the appliance to cool before

putting on or taking oﬀ parts and before cleaning it.

6. To disconnect the appliance, set the dial to " ", then remove

the plug from the outlet.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug

or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in

any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized

service provider for examination, repair or adjustment.

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8. Repairs should only be carried out by authorized service

providers or by the customer service department. Improper

repairs may put the user at risk. They will also invalidate any

warranty claims.

9. Operate the appliance only with the original accessories.

The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer

may cause injuries.

10. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or

touch hot surfaces.

12. Place the appliance on a level, stable, and heat-resistant

surface.

13. Intended for countertop use only.

14. Set up the appliance as close as possible to the electrical

power socket. Ensure that the power plug is quickly reach-

able in case of danger.

15. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric

burner or in a heated oven.

16. Ensure that the power cord never gets wet or damp when

the appliance is in use. Route the cord so that it cannot be

trapped or damaged in any way.

17. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep

appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord

over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and

never use with an extension cord.

18. Make sure that the base of the appliance, the power cord,

and the plug do not come into contact with hot sources such

as hot plates or naked ﬂames.

19. Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cords to be

replaced as soon as possible by a qualiﬁed technician or by

our customer service department to avoid the risk of injury.

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20. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

21. A ﬁre may occur if the appliance is covered or touches

ﬂammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls,

etc., while in operation. Do not store any item on top of the

appliance while it is in operation.

22. Caution! Hot surface! Parts of the appliance get

very hot during operation. To avoid burns, allow

the appliance to cool down suﬃciently before

touching these areas.

23. Do not touch hot surfaces. Hold and carry the appliance or

stoneware pot only by the handles on the sides. Touch the

glass lid only by the handle. Wear oven mitts, if necessary.

24. Hot steam may be released during cooking, especially

when you lift the glass lid. Keep a safe distance from the

steam.

25. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

26. Do not lift the stoneware pot out of the appliance during

operation.

27. After use, the surfaces of the heating elements will still have

some residual heat.

28. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended

use. There is a risk of injury if the appliance is misused!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Intended use

This appliance is intended exclusively for cooking food in private

households. Do not use the appliance for commercial or industrial

purposes.

Only use the appliance in dry indoor areas. Never use it outdoors.

The appliance is not intended for any other purpose, nor for use

beyond the scope described.

Important cord information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, there is only one way

this plug is intended to ﬁt into a polarized outlet. If the plug does

not completely ﬁt into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the

plug in any way.

a) A short power supply cord (or detachable power supply cord)

is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled

in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are

available and may be used if they are used carefully.

c) If a long detachable power supply cord or extension cord is

used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply

cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance;

2) If the appliance has a grounded plug, the cord set or exten-

sion cord should also be a grounded 3-wire cord; and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape

over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on

by children or tripped over.

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Check package contents

This appliance comes standard with the following components:

● Appliance base

● Stoneware pot

● Glass lids

● Operating instructions

● Recipe book

► Do not play with packaging materials. Risk of suﬀocation!

♦ Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions

from the box.

♦ Remove the packaging material and any protective wrapping.

► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible dam-

age. If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as

a result of defective packaging or during transport, contact

the customer service hotline (see "3 year limited warranty"

section).

Appliance description

(See fold-out page for illustrations)

Glass lid

Stoneware pot

Appliance base

Control indicator light

Dial

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Function

The slow cooker is used to cook food slowly over a long period of

time at temperatures below boiling point (212 °F / 100 °C).

The cooking time with this type of preparation is usually considerably

longer than with simple cooking or frying. The gentle prepara tion

preserves more vitamins, nutrients, and ﬂavor in the food and pre-

vents the food from burning. Meat does not dry out and remains

juicy and tender.

Preparations

Before ﬁrst use

Before the ﬁrst use, you should thoroughly clean all parts to remove

any manufacturing residues. Proceed as described below:

♦ Clean all parts as described in the "Cleaning" section.

♦ Place the appliance base  on a level, stable, and heat-resistant

surface close to an easily accessible power outlet.

♦ Insert the stoneware pot  into the appliance base .

♦ Make sure that the dial is set to " " and plug the power plug

into a wall outlet.

♦ Fill the stoneware pot with 17 ﬂ oz (0.5 liters) of water.

♦ Place the glass lid on the stoneware pot .

♦ Set the dial to " ". The control indicator light lights up

and the appliance starts to heat up.

► During ﬁrst use, manufacturing residue may produce small

amounts of smoke and a slight odor. This is normal and

dissipates after a short time. Ensure suﬃcient ventilation,

for example, by opening a window.

♦ Turn oﬀ the appliance after 60 minutes by turning the dial 

back to " ".

♦ Pull the plug from the power socket.

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♦ Allow the appliance to cool down suﬃciently, discard the

water, and clean all parts again as described in the section

"Cleaning".

Setting up the appliance

► If you are using the appliance for the ﬁrst time, proceed as

described in the section "Before ﬁrst use".

♦ Place the appliance base  on a level, stable, and heat-resistant

surface close to an easily accessible power outlet.

♦ Insert the stoneware pot  into the appliance base .

♦ Make sure that the dial is set to " " and plug the power plug

into a wall outlet.

The appliance is now ready for use.

Preparing ingredients

■ Do not add more than 5.8 qt (5.5 liters) of ingredients including

liquid. That means there should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

between the ingredients and the upper edge of the stoneware

pot . When you prepare very liquid food, such as soups or

stews, you should not ﬁll the pot with more than 4.2 qt (4 liters)

of ingredients (including liquid) to prevent the food from over-

ﬂowing. This corresponds to about 2 inches (5 cm) between

the ingredients and the upper edge of the stoneware pot .

■ The ingredients should contain at least 10 ﬂ oz (300 ml) of

liquid. Note, however, that very dry ingredients may require

more liquid and very moist ingredients less.

■ Allow frozen food to thaw completely before use.

■ Chop the ingredients into evenly sized, preferably not-too-large

pieces to shorten their cooking time. The larger the pieces, the

longer the cooking time.

■ You can pan-fry meat in spices for more intense ﬂavor before

adding it to the stoneware pot . This has the added beneﬁt

that the fat content of the meat and the entire dish is reduced,

as you do not continue to cook with the used fat.

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■ If you want to precook or sauté ingredients before cooking,

use a separate saucepan or pan. Browning or precooking is

not possible with this appliance.

■ If you do not fry the meat in advance, you should remove excess

fat from the meat, as it does not break down during gentle cooking.

■ Raw red beans contain toxins that are only neutralized by high

temperatures. Cooking with this appliance is not suﬃcient!

Cook red beans in boiling water for at least 10 minutes before

using them.

■ Soak dried, unpeeled legumes overnight and discard the water.

Use fresh water for the preparation.

Operation

► Parts of the appliance get very hot during use! To avoid burns,

allow the appliance to cool down suﬃciently before touching

these areas.

► Hold and carry the appliance base  or the stoneware pot 

by the side handles only. Wear oven mitts, if necessary.

► Hot steam may be released during cooking, especially when

you open the glass lid . Keep a safe distance from the steam.

► If you want to place the appliance under the range hood on

top of the stove, make sure that the stove is turned oﬀ.

► Do not turn on the appliance if the stoneware pot  is not

inserted into the appliance base .

► Do not turn on the appliance if there are no ingredients in the

stoneware pot .

► Do not use the stoneware pot  other than as described in

this manual. Do not use it in the oven, on the stove, or in the

microwave and do not put it in the freezer.

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►Lift the glass lid  oﬀ the appliance as little as possible, as

this will allow heat to escape each time and thus prolong the

cooking process.

►The appliance is not suitable for frying food.

►The appliance is not suitable for reheating cold food.

Tips

■ The highest cooking temperature is at the bottom of stoneware

pot . Add larger pieces or the ingredients with the longer

cooking time ﬁrst and the rest on top.

■ Refrain from lifting the glass lid oﬀ the appliance during

operation, as this will allow heat to escape each time and

prolong the cooking process.

■ The longer the food is cooked, the softer the vegetables be-

come and the more tender the meat becomes.

■ If there is too much liquid in the stoneware pot  towards the

end of the cooking time, remove the glass lid . Let the food

continue to cook without the glass lid until suﬃcient liquid

has evaporated.

Adjusting the cooking settings

Position Function

""Device turned oﬀ

"" Keep warm (122–158 °F / 50–70 °C)

"""low" = slowly reached maximum temperature

(203–208 °F / 95–98 °C)

" " "high" = quickly reached maximum temperature

(203–208 °F / 95–98 °C)

► Both cooking settings, " " and " ", reach a maximum

temperature of approx. 203–208 °F (95–98 °C).

The diﬀerence lies in the time it takes for the two cooking

settings to reach the temperature:

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–Cooking setting " " takes about 5:30 hours to heat the

maximum ﬁlling quantity of 5.8 qt (5.5 liters) of water

from 59 °F (15 °C) to 203–208 °F (95–98 °C).

The slow rise in temperature heats the food more gently.

–Cooking setting " " takes about 3:45 hours to heat the

maximum ﬁlling quantity of 5.8 qt (5.5 liters) of water

from 59 °F (15 °C) to 203–208 °F (95–98 °C).

These times are approximate and may vary depending on

the ﬁlling, environment, and initial temperature.

Cooking food

♦ If you have not already done so, prepare the appliance as

described in the section "Preparations". Please also observe

the notes in the section "Tips".

♦ If necessary, remove the glass lid  from the stoneware pot

 and add the ingredients to be cooked including the liquid.

♦ Place the glass lid  back on the pot.

♦ Set the dial  to the desired position (see the section "Adjusting

the cooking settings"). The control indicator light  lights up

and the appliance starts to heat up.

♦ Allow the ingredients to cook for the recommended time (see

section "Cooking times"). Check the cooking progress of the

ingredients regularly.

►The stoneware pot  stores enough heat to keep the cooked

ingredients warm for about 30 minutes. If the food is to be

kept warm for an extended period of time, set the dial  to

"" for as long as necessary.

♦ When the ingredients are cooked and no longer need to be

kept warm, set the dial  to " " and unplug the power cord.

♦ You can now carefully pour the food into a container/dish or

serve it directly from the stoneware pot . Please note that the

stoneware pot  may be very hot! Use oven mitts to remove it

and place it on a heat-resistant surface.

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♦ Allow the appliance to cool suﬃciently and clean all parts as

described in the "Cleaning" section.

Cooking times

The table below provides an overview of various possible ingre-

dients and their approximate cooking times. However, the values

are for guidance purposes only. In addition to your personal taste,

the actual cooking time depends on various other factors, such

as the initial temperature, consistency, size, and quantity of the

ingredients or the amount of liquid added.

Most meat and vegetable dishes require a cooking time of about

5–8 hours at " " and about 3–5 hours at " ". The longer the

food is cooked, the softer the vegetables become and the more

tender the meat becomes. Thus it does not depend on the exact

minutes.

Food Qty. Cooking

time " "

Cooking

time " "

Roast beef 35 oz

(1,000 g)

approx.

6–8 hrs

approx.

4–5 hrs

Pork loin 18 oz

(500 g)

approx.

5–6 hrs

approx.

4–5 hrs

Chicken breast 23 oz

(650 g)

approx.

5–6 hrs

approx.

4–5 hrs

Chopped meat 18 oz

(500 g)

approx.

4–5 hrs

approx.

2–4 hrs

Solid vegetables

(potatoes, carrots,

celery, etc.)

11 oz

(300 g)

approx.

4–6 hrs

approx.

2.5–4 hrs

Zucchini 11 oz

(300 g)

approx.

4–5 hrs

approx.

2.5–4 hrs

Green peas 18 oz

(500 g)

approx.

5–6 hrs

approx.

4–5 hrs

Red lentils 18 oz

(500 g)

approx.

2–4 hrs

approx.

1.5–2 hrs

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Cleaning and maintenance

► Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids!

► Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it and wait until it has

cooled down completely. Risk of injury!

► Do not use abrasive, chemical, or caustic cleaning agents to

clean this appliance! They can damage the appliance.

► Allow the stoneware pot  and glass lid  to cool suﬃciently

before immersing them in water for cleaning. Otherwise, they

may crack due to the temperature diﬀerence.

♦ Clean the housing and the interior of the appliance base 

with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent on the

cloth. Afterwards, wipe it oﬀ with a cloth moistened only with

water to ensure that no detergent remains on the appliance.

♦ Clean the stoneware pot  and the glass lid  in warm water

with a mild detergent. Rinse oﬀ all parts afterwards with plenty

of fresh water.

► The stoneware pot  and the glass lid  are also

suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher.

♦ Dry all parts thoroughly before reusing or storing them.

Storage

♦ Clean all parts as described in the "Cleaning" section.

♦ Store the appliance with the stoneware pot  in place and

the glass lid  closed in a dust-free and dry place.

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Troubleshooting

Error Cause Solution

The appliance is

not working.

The power plug is not connect-

ed to the power supply.

Insert the plug into

a power socket.

The power socket is defective. Use a diﬀerent power

socket.

The appliance is defective. Contact the customer

service department.

Dial  is set to " ". Select a suitable

cooking setting.

If the error cannot be corrected with the suggestions above, or if you have

determined that the malfunction may have other causes, please contact our

customer service department.

Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

Electrical appliances may not be thrown away as part of normal

household trash. If you can no longer use your electrical appliance,

dispose of it in accordance with the legal provisions applicable in

your state. This will ensure that old electric appliances are recycled

and environmental pollution is kept to a minimum. Further informa-

tion about disposal is available on the internet at www.epa.gov.

Disposal of the packaging

Note the marking on the diﬀerent packaging materials

and separate them accordingly. The packaging materials

are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with

the following meanings: 1–7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper

and cardboard, 80–98: Composites.

The packaging is made of environmentally friendly

materials that can be disposed of at your local recycling

center.

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Appendix

Technical speciﬁcations

Power supply 120V ~ (AC), 60 Hz

Power consumption 320 W

Capacity of stoneware pot approx. 6.3 qt (6 liters)

Maximum ﬁlling quantity of

stoneware pot approx. 5.8 qt (5.5 liters)

3 year limited warranty

What does this warranty cover?

The warranty covers:

● Damage, breakage or inoperability due to defect.

● Damage not caused by normal wear and tear or failure to follow

the safety and maintenance instructions provided in the user

manual.

What is not covered by the warranty?

The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

● Normal wear and tear of the product, including fragile parts

(such as switches, glass, etc.);

● Improper use or transport;

● Disregarding safety and maintenance instructions;

● Accidents or acts of nature (e.g. lightning, ﬁre, water, etc.);

● Tampering with the product (such as removing cover, unscrewing

screws etc.)

Consequential and incidental damages are also not covered under

this warranty. However, some states do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation

or exclusion may not apply to you.

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What is the period of coverage and warranty

resolution?

The warranty is for 3 years from the date of purchase.

At our discretion, product will either be refunded or replaced.

What will we not do?

We will not:

● Start a new warranty period upon product exchange;

● Repair product.

How to process the warranty?

To initiate, please:

● Call customer service at 1 (844) 543-5872

● Visit the Website Customer Service Platform at

www.lidl.com/contact-us

or

● Visit a LIDL store for further assistance

To ensure the quickest warranty return process, please have the

following available:

● The original sales receipt that includes the date purchased;

● The product and manual in the original package;

● A statement of the problem.

What must you do to keep the warranty in eﬀect?

● Retain the original receipt;

● Follow all product instructions;

● Do not repair or modify the product.

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