Aroma ASC-646D Manual De Instrucciones página 9

COOKING GUIDE AND TIPS
Basic Cooking Time Guide
Heat Setting
3-4 Lb. Chicken
3-4 Lb. Pot Roast
3 Qt. Beef Stew
3 Qt. Chili
3 Qt. Vegetable Soup
*The cooking times given above should only be used as a guide. It is recommended that a
thermometer be used to check the temperature to ensure the food is completely cooked.
1. For best results, the cover of the slow cooker should be centered on the ceramic pot. Do
not remove the glass cover unnecessarily as this will result in heat loss.
2. Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If there is excessive liquid at the
end of cooking time, remove glass cover, turn the control knob to High for about 30
to 45 minutes, to reduce the liquid by simmering.
3. For best results, the slow cooker should be at least half-full. If cooking soups or stews,
leave a 2-inch space from the top of the ceramic pot to allow room for simmering.
4. Many recipes call for all day cooking but you can also prepare the recipe the night
before by placing all ingredients in the ceramic pot, covering and refrigerating
overnight.
5. Meat & poultry require at least 6 to 8 hours on the Low setting. Do not use frozen
meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
6. Cook dried beans for 1-2 hours on high setting. Add remaining ingredients and cook
on Low for the remaining time.
7. When cooking stews and casseroles, richer, more intensive flavors will develop
when the initial steps are prepared by traditional methods, i.e. carmelizing the
onions and browning the meat and spices first in a non-stick pan.
CAUTION:
• Do not use the ceramic pot if chipped or cracked.
• Do not operate the slow cooker without the ceramic pot in place.
• Do not place the hot ceramic pot onto a wet surface.
• Do not use frozen meats or foods in slow cooker. Always defrost first.
• Do not place the glass lid in oven or microwave.
• Never place water or other liquids into the inner metal lining of the slow cooker.
• Never immerse the slow cooker base, cord or plug of the slow cooker into water.
(Ceramic pot and glass cover lid are dishwashwer safe)
Low
6-8 Hours
6-8 Hours
8-10 Hours
8-10 Hours
6-8 Hours
7
High
3-4 Hours
4-5 Hours
4-5 Hours
4-5 Hours
3-4 Hours