Cuisinart PSC650U User manual

Brand: Cuisinart

Model: PSC650U

Category: Slow cookers

Type: User manual

Digital Slow Cooker

6.5 Litre

PSC650U

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Digital Slow Cooker.

For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest kitchen equipment, so

that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity.

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Contents

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A Cooking with the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

B Cooking without the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

C Hints & tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

D Adapting your recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

UK Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Product Description

Timer Control

On/Off button

Cooking Rack

Ceramic Pot

Stainless steel housing

Cooking time

display

HIGH, LOW,

SIMMER &

WARM buttons

Glass lid with black handle

Safety Cautions

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe

place for future reference.

Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance.

This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book.

n Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the slow cooker before

first use.

n Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the

appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart

Customer Care Line (refer to UK After Sales Service section for further information).

n Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead damage discontinue use immediately. If

the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

(See “UK After Sales Service”).

n Whilst in use the surfaces will become extremely hot. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles.

n Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance. To

disconnect, turn the control to ‘OFF’ setting, and then remove the plug from the mains.

n The lid and bowl can be removed for washing by hand or in a dishwasher.

n Do not immerse the heater base in water or put it in a dishwasher. Disconnect from the mains, allow to cool

and clean using a damp cloth. Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use or storing.

n This 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.

n Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Cuisinart.

n To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other

liquids.

n Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead

and hot surfaces.

n Maximum cooking capacity of the appliance is 5.0 Litres.

n For indoor use only.

n For domestic use only.

n Extreme caution must be used when moving a Slow Cooker containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

n Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric hob or in an oven.

n Avoid sudden temperature changes such as placing a chilled ceramic pot into the base of the appliance. Really

cold food or water can crack a hot ceramic pot.

n When hot, never place the ceramic pot directly on a table or work surface.

n Never heat ceramic pot when it is empty.

n Do not touch sides of the ceramic pot or the housing whilst food is cooking.

n Do not place the ceramic pot into an oven, heat only using the base of the appliance it is sold with.

n The ceramic pot should always be at least half full for best cooking results; however, the appliance should never

be more than three quarters full or approximately 4cm from the top rim.

n For food safety reasons, whole chickens should not be cooked in a Slow Cooker. They may not reach safe

temperature in the correct amount of time.

n When cooking meat, set the appliance on ‘High’ for 2 hours and then reduce to ‘Low’ for the remaining cooking

time.

n Because the appliance heats and cooks at low temperatures, food should be at room temperature before it

goes into the appliance.

n This appliance should be used only for preparation of drinks / food as described within the instructions for use

that accompany it. Please retain these instructions for future reference.

n Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug

out of the mains socket by its lead.

n To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

n If this appliance is used for re-heating foods, also ensure the food is piping hot before eating.

n Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

n This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).

WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp outlet is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off

plug is disposed of safely.

WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation,

keep away from babies and children. These bags are not toys.

The temperature of all surfaces marked with this symbol will be very hot when the appliance is in use.

DO NOT TOUCH these surfaces as possible injury could occur. Allow to cool completely before

handling this appliance.

The

symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it should be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your

household waste disposal service.

Instructions for Use

Before using this appliance, ensure the ceramic pot, cooking rack and lid are cleaned and dry.

A Cooking with the timer

n Place the housing base on a at, clean and dry surface. Place the ceramic pot in the housing base.

n Fill the ceramic pot with desired ingredients. Place the lid on top of the ceramic pot and plug the unit into the

mains.

n To turn unit on, press the ‘On/Off’ button. The slow cooker will beep once, the ‘On/Off’ red indicator light and

the timer (00:00) on the LCD display will ash.

n Set the desired cooking time by pushing the + or - button. The timer ranges from 00:00 to 24:00 hours in

30-minute increments.

NOTE: If there is no timer input, the ‘On/Off’ and the timer on the reading display will continue to ash.

n Press the + button to increase time in 30-minute increments or press the - button to decrease time in

30-minute increments.

Press and hold + or - to scroll automatically in 30-minute steps.

Press + and - simultaneously to reset to 00:00. Repeat the above two steps to reset time.

After setting time, timer display and ‘On/Off’ indicator will still ash. Please proceed to setting the cooking

mode.

Setting Cooking Modes

n Three cooking modes,’ Simmer’, ‘Low’ and ‘High’. You can adapt many recipes to slow down the cooking time,

or speed it up, to coordinate meals to your schedule.

We recommend ‘Simmer’ or ‘Low’ setting for recipes that cook longer. If you’re starting a dish later in the day,

select the ‘High’ setting to ensure that your food is cooked through and warm.

n When the desired cooking mode is selected, the unit will beep once, the blue indicator next to ‘Low’, ‘High’ or

‘Simmer’ will illuminate to denote the selected cooking mode, and any ashing light will become solid.

NOTE: The cooking mode can be overridden by pressing any other mode buttons.

n Once cooking time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to the ‘Warm’ setting. The blue indicator light

next to the ‘Warm’ setting will light and remain on Warm for 8 hours maximum (this time can be adjusted at

any time). When the ‘Warm’ time expires, the unit will beep for 5 seconds and then turn off automatically.

n To turn the unit off manually, press the 'On/Off' button.

n Lift the ceramic pot using oven gloves.

B Cooking without the timer

n Place the housing base on a at, clean and dry surface. Place the ceramic pot in the housing base.

n Fill the ceramic pot with desired ingredients. Place the lid on top of the ceramic pot and plug the unit into the

mains.

n To turn unit on, press ‘On/Off’ button. The slow cooker will beep once, and the ‘On/Off’ indicator red light and

timer (00:00 ) on the LCD display will ash.

n Set the desired cooking mode by pressing ‘High’, ‘Low’ or ‘Simmer’ setting. Refer to the cooking table guidelines

on page 11. Once 24-hour default cooking time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to the ‘Warm’

setting for 8 hours.

n When the desired cooking mode is selected, the unit will beep once, the blue indicator next to ‘Low’, ‘High’

or ‘Simmer’ will illuminate to denote the unit is the selected cooking mode, and any ashing will become solid.

NOTE: The cooking mode can be overridden by pressing any other mode buttons.

n Once cooking time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to the ‘Warm’ setting. The blue indicator light

next to ‘Warm’ setting will light and remain on ‘Warm’ for 8 hours maximum (this time can be adjusted at any

time). When the ‘Warm’ time expires, the unit will beep for 5 seconds and will turn off automatically.

n To turn the unit off manually, press the ‘On/Off’ button.

n Lift the ceramic pot using oven gloves.

Please refer to table below for Cooking Guidelines.

Setting Guidelines Recipes

Program

Temp.

Timer

High

This is the setting to use when

you don’t have time for a long,

slow cook. It’s also the setting to

select when "baking" in your slow

cooker.

Potatoes, casseroles,

puddings, rolls

212°F

(100°C)

165°F

(74°C)

Programmable up to

24 hours, then 8 hours

(Warm)

Low

Low is the standard slow cooker

temperature, and is ideal for foods,

that you start in the morning

before work, and enjoy at the end

of your day.

Braises, roasts,

stews, ribs,

casseroles, shanks,

chops, less tender

cuts of meat soups

200°F

(93°C)

165°F

(74°C)

Programmable up to

24 hours, then 8 hours

(Warm)

Simmer

The longer the cooking time, the

more avors blend together and

intensify. Use this for soups, stews

and homemade stocks.

Soups, stews, stocks

185°F

(85°C)

165°F

(74°C)

Programmable up to

24 hours, then 8 hours

(Warm)

Warm

Do not use this setting to cook

food or as a cooking function.

This setting intended only to use

with preheated foods.

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165°F

(74°C)

Defaults or

programmable up

to 24 hours

C Hints and Tips

n Before food is added, the ceramic pot can be lightly coated with cooking spray to avoid sticking.

n In general, cooking for 1 hour on ‘High’ is the equivalent of cooking for 2 hours on ‘Low’

n If you are not ready to serve the meal as soon as the food is cooked, switch the temperature dial to the ‘Warm’

mode and the appliance will ‘Warm’ food at the perfect temperature until you are ready to serve.

n Each time the lid is removed, heat will be lost and will add 15-20 minutes to your cooking time. If you need to

stir, lift the lid just enough to get the spoon in.

n To reduce fat content from recipes, remove as much of the visible fat as possible from meats and poultry. Cook

and drain all minced meats. Remove skin from poultry.

Meat and Poultry Guide for Slow Cooking

Meat / Fish Cuts

Chicken/ Turkey/ Duck Portions Thighs, Breast joints, Quarters, Drumsticks

Beef Joints

Mince

Steak

Brisket, Topside, Silverside Braising/Stewing

Fish Fillets

Lamb Joints

Mince

Steaks

Leg, shoulder, middle neck, Shanks

Pigeon/ Pheasant/ guinea fowl Whole

Pork Chops

Joints

Mince

Steak Stewing

Knuckle, Shoulder, Collar Gammon

Rabbit Pieces

Veal/ Venison Pieces Stewing

D Adapting your recipes

n For most recipes, reduce the cooking liquid by at least 50% (soups are the exception). Liquids do not evaporate

as they do in traditional cooking, and you often end up with more than when you began.

n In most cases, all ingredients can go in the ceramic pot at once and can cook all day on a ‘low’ setting. While

it is not necessary to brown or sauté vegetables (onion, carrots, celery, peppers etc.), it will add to the avour.

Browning meats adds both avour and visual appeal and helps to remove fat.

n Certain cuts of meat are more appropriate for the slow cooking; see ‘Meat and Poultry Guide for Slow

Cooking’ table.

n Dairy products milk, sour cream and some cheeses will break down and curdle during slow cooking. Substitute

with canned evaporated milk or dried skimmed milk or add dairy products during the last 30 minutes of

cooking.

n When making soups, add solid ingredients to the appliance and then liquid to cover. If a thinner soup is desired,

add more liquid to taste.

n If your recipe requires precooked pasta, undercook it.

n Add rice to recipes during the last hour of cooking.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Before rst use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.

n Unplug your appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning.

n Place ceramic pot, cooking rack and lid in the dishwasher or wash with warm soapy water.

n If food sticks to the side of the ceramic pot, ll with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.

n If scouring is necessary, use a non abrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.

n Never immerse the stainless steel housing plug or lead in water or other liquid, or place in a dishwasher.

n To clean simply wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing. Apply any

cleaning agents to the cloth before cleaning, not to the housing.

n Make sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in a clean, dry place.

n Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or the ceramic pot is chipped or cracked,

DO NOT USE APPLIANCE. Contact the Cuisinart helpline (see UK After Sales Service).

n The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it should be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product,

please contact your local council ofce or your household waste disposal service.

UK Guarantee

n This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 3 years.

n The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of

alteration or repair by unauthorised persons.

n If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects of material or manufacture, it will be repaired or

replaced by the manufacturer (see UK After Sales Service for details).

n This guarantee is only valid in the United Kingdom and Eire (includes Channel Islands and Isle of Man).

n No responsibility will be accepted for any damage caused in transit.

n A charge may be made if goods are returned outside the relevant guarantee period or if the product is returned

unnecessarily.

n Accidental damage is not covered by guarantee.

n The manufacturer reserves the right to amend terms and specications without prior notice.

n This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.

UK After Sales Service

For further advice on using your Cuisinart Slow Cooker and other products in the Cuisinart range, contact the

Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or alternatively, email

your enquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk.

In Guarantee

Firstly, please call the Cuisinart Helpline 0870 240 6902.

Return the product to the Cuisinart Service Centre at the following address:

Cuisinart Service Centre

P.O. Box 506

WIGAN

WN1 9AA

Enclose your name and address, together with proof of purchase and details of the fault. Cuisinart will either

repair or replace the product, as appropriate.

Out of Guarantee

Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or,

alternatively, email your enquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk for details of the standard repair or replacement

charge. If you wish to proceed with the repair or replacement, return the product to the Cuisinart Service

Centre at the following address:

Cuisinart Service Centre

P.O. Box 506

WIGAN

WN1 9AA

Enclose your name, address and contact number along with details of the fault.

Recipes

Stocks and Sauces

Apple Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Brown Beef Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chicken Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Tomato Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Soups

Caramelized Onion Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Tomato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starters, Snacks & Sides

Almost Baked Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

New Potatoes with Rosemary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Ratatouille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Spinach, Gruyere & Artichoke Dip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main Meals

Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chilli Con Carne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Pot Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Lamb Shanks with White Beans and Sun-Dried Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Penne Lasagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Wild Mushroom Ragout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Cakes and Desserts

Stewed Rhubarb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Peach Cobbler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Winter Fruit Crisp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Baked Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

French Vanilla Rice Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chocolate Pudding Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Apple Streusel Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Ginger Poached Pears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Apple Sauce

Juice 1 lemon

150-210ml water

1.35kg apples, e.g. Gala or Braeburn

Sugar, optional

Cinnamon, optional

n Mix the lemon juice with enough water to make 220ml and pour into the ceramic pot.

n Core but do not peel the apples and cut them into 5cm chunks.

n Add the apples to the lemon and water mixture, cover and cook on ‘Low’ for 4 hours.

n When cooked and the slow cooker has switched to ‘Warm’, use a potato masher to mash the apples for a

chunky sauce, alternatively or blend for a smooth sauce.

n Season with sugar and/or cinnamon if desired.

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Category: Slow cookers

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