461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 1 SC461016 MUK Rev 1 6.5L Sear & Stew Slow Cooker Please read and keep these instructions for future use For competitions, product hints and tips and more join us at www.morphyrichards.co.uk/blog www.facebook.com/morphyrichardsuk @loveyourmorphy * Register online for your 2 year guarantee. See the back of this instruction book for details (UK and Ireland customers only).
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 2 Health And Safety The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules. Please read these instructions carefully before using the product. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Morphy Richards Slow Cooker. Your Sear & Stew Slow Cooker will allow you to create an extensive selection of meals with the added benefit of being able to sear the meat in the same pan. Searing meat in the cooking pot means that the juices from the meat combine with the rest of the ingredients creating richer fuller flavours in your dishes. Contents Health And Safety ........................................
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461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 5 Using Your Slow Cooker 1 2 Add oil to Cooking Pot (3). Refer to the recipe for the correct amount of oil to use. Pre-heat the oil in the Cooking Pot (3) on the hob over a medium-high heat. The Cooking Pot (3) is compatible with most hobs, except induction. 4 3 When the oil is hot, add the meat in to the Cooking Pot (3). WARNING: The Cooking Pot (3) will be hot. Handle with oven gloves.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 6 Handling The Cooking Pot • WARNING: The Cooking Pot (3) will become very hot when in use. • To prevent the Cooking Pot (3) from slipping when using to sear, saute or fry the ingredients on your hob, use an oven glove to support the Cooking Pot (3) when stirring the food. • Be careful when using the Cooking Pot (3) on a gas hob, select the correct size gas ring to fit the base area of the Cooking Pot (3). DO NOT use on a wok burner or oversized gas hob.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 7 • All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug, prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the Cooking Pot (3). • When cooking joints of meat, ham, poultry etc, the size and shape of the joint is important. Try to keep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot. If necessary, cut into two pieces. Joint weight should be kept within the maximum limit of 1kg.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 8 Troubleshooting Problem • Food is undercooked. • Food is overcooked. Reason • Test the mains outlet with a lamp known to be working. • Food cooked on wrong setting for cooking time • Check the Control Knob (7) position and the recipe details. • Glass Lid (2) not placed correctly on the Cooking Pot (3) • Check the Glass Lid (2) is correctly placed and nothing is obstructing it.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 9 Recipes We have developed recipes for you to use in the Sear and Stew Slow Cooker. From soups for starters, curries for mains and rice pudding for dessert, there are choices for all tastes. The cooking times given in the following recipes are for the Medium setting. Should you want to increase or decrease the cooking time, please refer to the cooking guide below.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 10 Recipes - Soup Vegetable soup Ingredients: Method: • 60g butter 1 Peel, wash and cube or slice all the vegetables. • 1.8kg mixed vegetables, e.g. potatoes, onions, carrots, parsnips, celery, leeks, tomatoes 2 Melt butter in the Cooking Pot and gently fry the vegetables on the hob for 2-3 minutes. • 2L vegetable stock 3 Add the hot stock. Stir well and bring to the boil. Season to taste and add mixed herbs.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 11 Recipes -Meat Beef Stew Ingredients: • 1.2kg stewing beef cut into 1” cubes • 800g potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice • 800g carrots, peeled and cut into rounds • 500g leeks, sliced • 280g onions, chopped into large pieces • 1.7 litres beef stock • 3 tsp mixed herbs • 3 tbsp cornflour • 2 tbsp cooking oil Method: 1 Heat 1tbsp oil in the Cooking Pot on the hob and then sear the meat in batches using the remaining oil as necessary and reserve.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 12 Boiled Ham Ingredients: • 1.8kg (max) gammon joint Method: 1 Remove the outer packaging from the joint but leave any collar in place. Rinse the joint under cold running water and then place into the Cooking Pot. 2 Transfer the Cooking Pot into the Base Unit. 3 Cover the joint with boiling water and then cover with the Glass Lid. 4 Cook for 4-6 hours on the High setting, 6-8 hours on Medium Setting or 8-10 hours on Low Setting.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 13 Beef Curry Ingredients: • 4 tbsp sunflower oil • 650g cooking apples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced • 450g onions, peeled and chopped • 1.5kg stewing steak, cubed • 5 tsp curry powder • 5 tbsp mango chutney • 150g sultanas • 600g tinned chopped tomatoes • 3 tbsp lemon juice • 5 tbsp cornflour • 1 L beef stock Method: 1 Place 2 tbsp oil into the Cooking Pot on the hob and gently fry the apples and onions for a few minutes without browning.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 14 Recipes - Desserts Rice Pudding Ingredients: Method: • Rice Pudding 1 Butter the sides and base of the Cooking Pot. • 60g butter 2 Add all the ingredients and stir well. • 250g pudding rice 3 Transfer the Cooking Pot into the Base Unit, cover with the Glass Lid. • 250g granulated sugar • 2L whole milk • 1 tsp ground nutmeg 4 Cook for 2½ - 3 hours on High setting, stirring if required after 2½ hours.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 15 Notes Contact us Helpline Talk To Us If you are having a problem with your appliance, please call our Helpline, as we are more likely to be able to help than the store you purchased the item from.
461016_6.5 rev1.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2018 13:40 Page 16 SC460016 MUK Rev 1 04/18 Registering Your 2 Year Guarantee Exclusions Your standard one year guarantee is extended for an additional 12 months when you register the product within 28 days of purchase with Morphy Richards. If you do not register the product with Morphy Richards within 28 days, your product is guaranteed for 1 year.
