Zanussi ZCG 8021 Owner's Manual

Soups, casseroles and stewsl Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb).l Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook.l Cook in the middle of the oven or above.l Cover food with tight fitting lid or tin foil.Vegetablesl Cut into small pieces.l Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15minutes before adding to any dish.l Place vegetables under meat in casseroles.l Cover food with tight fitting lid or tin foil.l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cooksetting.Milk puddingsl Cover the cereal with boiling water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.l Drain and make the pudding in the usual way.l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cooksetting.General points for slow cookingFrozen foodsThaw thoroughly before cooking.ThickeningToss meat in flour for casseroles. Alternatively blend cornflour withwater and add at the end of cooking.FlavouringFlavours are retained because there is little evaporation. Adjust at theend of the cooking time.LiquidReduce normal liquid quantities slightly as there is little evaporationduring cooking time.Milk and milk products, for example creamAdd these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling.ReheatingLeft over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated.Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat foodconventionally or in a microwave. Food must only be reheated once.Z C G 8 0 2 126Slow cooking