Helpful Hints - Ambiano LY-5000DE Manual Del Usuario

Helpful hints

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Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the ceramic pot
may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to these
imperfections. Low heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little
heat loss. Due to normal wear and tear through the product's life, the outer
surface may start appearing to have fine cracks on the surface of the glaze.
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Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave, or in a
toaster oven.
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Do not pre-heat before adding ingredients.
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Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding
cold water to a very hot ceramic pot could cause it to crack.
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Do not allow the ceramic pot to stand in water for a long time as there is an
area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for
manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up
water. However, you can leave water in the ceramic pot to soak.
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Do not switch the Slow Cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty or out of the
base.
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The Slow Cooker must be at least half full for best result.
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The lid is not a sealed fit. Don't remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will
escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow 10 minutes of extra cooking time.
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If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the ceramic
pot and the food surface to allow simmering.
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Many recipes call for all day cooking. Ingredients can be prepared the night
before and stored in food containers in the refrigerator overnight. In the
morning transfer the ingredients to the ceramic pot, add warm liquid or gravy
and set the slow cooker for the desired temperature setting and time.
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Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-6 hours on
HIGH.
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Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first.
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Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk and
cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can
affect how quickly a recipe will cook, such as water and fat content, initial
temperature of the food, and the size of the food.
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Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of 'trial and
error' will be required to fully optimize the potential of your Slow Cooker.
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