The Swan 3.5L Nordic Slow Cooker is designed for individuals and families who desire nutritious, home-cooked meals with minimal effort. Its generous capacity and intuitive settings simplify meal preparation, allowing you to 'set and forget'. While it offers convenient cooking and easy cleaning, users should note its manual temperature control, which requires checking recipes for appropriate cooking times.
3.5 Litre Capacity: Ideal for preparing family-sized portions of casseroles, stews, soups, and more.
Three Temperature Settings: Choose from Low, High for varied cooking needs, and an Auto keep warm function to ensure food stays ready to serve.
Removable Ceramic Pot: The durable inner pot is easy to lift out for serving and is dishwasher safe, simplifying cleanup.
Toughened Glass Lid: Allows you to monitor your cooking progress without lifting the lid, preserving heat and moisture. It features a rubber seal for efficient warmth retention.
Nordic Design Aesthetic: Features wood-effect dials and handle, blending seamlessly with both modern and traditional kitchen decors with its minimalist, white finish.
Compact and Stable: Designed for easy storage or display on your worktop, equipped with non-slip feet to ensure stability and protect surfaces.
Effortless Meal Preparation: Simplifies cooking by allowing ingredients to simmer slowly throughout the day.
Family-Sized Portions: 3.5L capacity comfortably serves multiple people.
Convenient 'Auto Keep Warm' Function: Automatically switches to warm mode after cooking, keeping food at an optimal serving temperature.
Easy to Clean: The removable ceramic pot is dishwasher safe, making post-meal cleanup straightforward.
Stylish Kitchen Addition: Its Nordic design enhances kitchen aesthetics.
Safe and Stable: Non-slip feet provide security on countertops.
No Integrated Timer: Requires manual monitoring or an external timer for precise cooking durations.
Manual Temperature Selection: Does not offer programmable settings for varied cooking stages.
Can Be Heavy When Full: The ceramic pot, especially when filled with food, can be substantial.
Effortless Meal Preparation: Simplifies cooking by allowing ingredients to simmer slowly throughout the day.
Family-Sized Portions: 3.5L capacity comfortably serves multiple people.
Convenient 'Auto Keep Warm' Function: Automatically switches to warm mode after cooking, keeping food at an optimal serving temperature.
Easy to Clean: The removable ceramic pot is dishwasher safe, making post-meal cleanup straightforward.
Stylish Kitchen Addition: Its Nordic design enhances kitchen aesthetics.
Safe and Stable: Non-slip feet provide security on countertops.
No Integrated Timer: Requires manual monitoring or an external timer for precise cooking durations.
Manual Temperature Selection: Does not offer programmable settings for varied cooking stages.
Can Be Heavy When Full: The ceramic pot, especially when filled with food, can be substantial.
The Swan 3.5L Nordic Slow Cooker excels at transforming raw ingredients into tender, flavourful dishes with minimal supervision. It's perfect for busy individuals or families looking to enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals without being tied to the kitchen.
Best for:
Comforting Casseroles & Stews: Achieve perfectly tender meats and rich, deep flavors that develop over hours of slow simmering.
Nutrient-Rich Soups: Prepare large batches of soup that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Roasts & Pulled Meats: Ideal for succulent pulled pork, tender beef roasts, or a whole chicken, cooked until it falls off the bone.
Tips for Optimal Performance:
Select the Right Setting: Use High for faster cooking (approx. 4-6 hours) or Low for longer cooking (approx. 6-8 hours). The Auto setting will maintain warmth once cooking is complete.
Monitor with the Lid: The toughened glass lid allows you to check on your food without releasing heat, which is crucial for efficient slow cooking.
Fill Appropriately: For best results, fill the pot between half and two-thirds full. Overfilling can lead to spills, while underfilling may cause food to dry out.
Liquid Levels: Slow cookers retain moisture well, so you often need less liquid than conventional recipes.
Pre-browning (Optional): While not essential, browning meat or sautéing vegetables beforehand can add depth of flavor to your dishes.
Unpack: Carefully remove all packaging materials and read the instruction manual.
Clean: Before first use, wash the removable ceramic pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the exterior of the main unit with a damp cloth.
Position: Place the slow cooker on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from walls and other appliances, ensuring adequate ventilation.
First Use: It's recommended to run the slow cooker for a few hours with water on the 'Low' setting during the first use to eliminate any manufacturing odors. Dispose of the water afterward.
This appliance is designed for general kitchen use and requires a standard household power outlet. It is compatible with a wide range of ingredients suitable for slow cooking.
Ceramic Pot & Lid: The removable ceramic pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning. Alternatively, wash by hand with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.
Main Unit: Wipe the exterior of the heating unit with a damp cloth. Never immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.
Storage: Ensure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store the ceramic pot and lid inside the main unit to save space.
Handling: The ceramic pot is durable but can break if dropped or subjected to sudden temperature changes.