INSTANT
™
SUPERIOR
SLOW COOKER
USER MANUAL
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Welcome
Before using your new Slow Cooker, read all instructions, including the
Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and
instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 6
Using your Instant™ Superior Slow Cooker 7
Initial setup 10
Slow Cook 11
Steam 13
Sauté 15
Warm 17
Cleaning 18
Troubleshooting 19
Error Codes 20
Learn more 21
Warranty 22
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Safety Instructions
At Instant™, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This
Instant™ Slow Cooker was designed with you and your safety in mind.
Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as
directed. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result
in personal injury and/or property damage and will void your
warranty.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and/or property damage.
Placement
• DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the
appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing
the cooking pot on the cooker base.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom
of the appliance.
General Us
The removable cooking pot is extremely hot during use and can be
extremely heavy when full of ingredients.
• DO use oven mitts when handling the inner cooking pot and
removing accessories.
• DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking
plate.
• DO use care when lifting the cooking pot from the cooker base to
avoid burn injury.
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• DO use extreme caution when the cooking pot contains hot food, hot
oil or other hot liquids.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking pot
installed.
• DO NOT touch the glass lid, the appliance’s hot surfaces, or any
accessories during or immediately after cooking because they will
be hot. Only use the side handles for carrying or moving.
• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme
caution when disposing of hot grease.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Children should not play with this appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use. It
is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• DO NOT use appliance for anything other than intended use.
Cooking
• This appliance cooks using high heat and steam. Inappropriate use
may result in burns, personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT remove the lid with unprotected hands.
• DO NOT lean over the appliance when removing the lid.
• DO NOT touch the heating element surface after use as it is subject
to residual heat.
Overfill During Cooking
• DO NOT overfill the cooking pot. DO leave at least 2.5cm of free
space at the top of the pot to allow for expansion during cooking.
• DO NOT place oversized foods into the cooking pot. DO make sure
the lid can cover the entire pot during cooking.
Accessories
• DO use only accessories or attachments authorised by Instant
Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
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recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of personal
injury, property damage, fire and/or electric shock.
• DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric
coil, gas range or outdoor grill.
Care and Storage
• DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or
storage.
• DO NOT store any materials, other than the multicooker cooking
pot, in the cooker base when not in use.
• DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooker base, such as
paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
Power Cord
A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it
being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep
appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge
of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an
extension cord.
• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,
including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or
separate remote-control systems. This appliance has an earthed plug.
To reduce the risk of electric shock: ONLY plug the power cord into a
earthed electrical outlet.
• DO NOT remove EARTH.
• If the unit includes a detachable power cord:
• To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then
plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Electrical Warning
The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical
shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
electric shock.
To protect against electrical shock:
• Disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing
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Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
• DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged,
or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at
support.au@instantbrands.com
• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or personal injury,
and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT put liquid or food of any kind into cooker base without the
inner cooking pot.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
220-240 V ~, 50-60 Hz for Australia and New Zealand.
• DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under a tap.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Lid
Aluminium Cooking Pot with Ceramic Non-Stick Coating
Cooker Base
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live.
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USING YOUR INSTANT SUPERIOR SLOW
COOKER
Control panel
We’ve designed the Instant
™
Superior Slow Cooker control panel to be
simple to use and easy to read.
TimeTemp
Slow Cook/
Roast
Sear/Sauté Steam
Warm
1
2 4
5
6
3
7
1. Smart Program indicators
• Light shows the active
Smart Program
2. Temperature controls
• Increase
• Decrease
3. Status display
• Temperature
• Cooking time
• Keep Warm time
• Status messages
4. Time controls
• Increase
• Decrease
5. Cancel
6. Menu
• Select Smart Programs
7. Start
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Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using
your Instant Cooker.
Unit is ready
[dimmed]
Unit is in low-power Standby mode
Preheat mode
Temperature set to high
Temperature set to low
Smart Program ended (Keep Warm is off)
Time
• Smart Program: cooking time remaining
• Keep Warm: time food has been warming
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Error: see Error Codes on page 21
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Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
• When in Standby mode, press and hold Time Up and Time Down
arrows until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
• When in Standby mode, press and hold Time Up and Time Down
buttons until display shows SOFF.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset Individual Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Cooking Setting mode, press and hold Menu and
Cancel until the cooker returns to Standby and shows OFF.
All Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to the
factory default setting.
Reset All Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the
cooker beeps.
All Smart Program’s cooking times and temperatures are restored to the
factory default setting.
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INITIAL SETUP
Clean before use
1. Wash the cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use a soft
cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the cooking pot in the
dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth.
Plug in cord
When you’re ready to use your Instant
™
Superior Slow Cooker, plug the
electrical cord into an electrical outlet.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant™ Superior Slow Cooker!
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SLOW COOK
The Slow Cook program lets you make many of your favorite recipes,
using the low heat, simmering cooking of a traditional slow cooker, but
with easier control. You’ll get deep flavour and more tender results.
About slow cooking
•
Food cooks at lower temperatures, so there is little loss of liquids
due to evaporation. Because of this, there is little sticking, even if
you don’t stir.
•
You don’t need to open the lid; keeping the lid closed keeps the heat
inside. If you open the lid, add 15 to 30 minutes to cooking time.
Foods Cooking Tips
Meats • You can use the Sauté program before slow cooking to
brown for a more roasted texture. Or use it after slow
cooking to reduce the sauce in the pot.
• Leaner meats (chicken, pork) take less time to cook.
• Hearty meats (pot roast, brisket) take longer to cook.
• Bone-in meats take the longest cooking time (7 to 10 hours).
• Fill the pot at least half full for the best cooking results.
• To roast meats, use any ‘wet roasting’ recipe for best results.
Vegetables • Be sure to use enough liquid to fully cover the vegetables.
• You can use the Sauté program after cooking to brown if
you want.
• Root vegetables take longer to cook; place them at the
bottom of the pot if you’re cooking them with meat.
Cooking Settings
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program. The
program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last
time you used the Slow Cook program.
Default Cook
Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
6 hours
(06:00)
30 minutes
(00:30)
24 hours
(24:00)
High Low
High
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Other settings
• Keep Warm is set to ON by default.
How to Slow Cook
Prep and Cook
1. Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to
your recipe.
2. Place the cooking pot into the cooker base.
3. Add ingredients to the cooking pot.
4. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot.
5. Press Menu to toggle to the Slow Cook program.
6. The default cooking time will display. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
7. Press the Temp Up and Down arrows to select Lo or
Hi temperature.
8. Press Start. Cooking time starts counting down.
You can adjust the cooking Time or Temp at any time during preheating or
cooking. Press Start to confirm the changes.
You can cancel the program at any time during preheating, cooking or Keep Warm.
Press Cancel to stop cooking.
End cooking
When cooking completes, Keep Warm begins and the Warm time starts
counting up.
• When Keep Warm is done, the display shows End.
• Press Cancel to end the program or Keep Warm. The display shows
OFF. You can remove the cooking pot.
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STEAM
Use Steam as you would a regular stovetop steamer, boiling liquid to
cook food with hot steam.
Choose from these settings in the Steam Smart Program. The program
uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you
used the Steam program.
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
10 minutes
(00:10)
0 minute
(00:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
Other settings
• Temperature is not adjustable.
• Keep Warm is not available.
How to steam
Prep
Cut or chop your ingredients according to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place the cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add liquid and ingredients to the cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot.
4. Press Menu to toggle to the Steam program.
5. The default cooking time will display. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
6. Press Start. Preheating starts. When the unit reaches cooking
temperature, the cooking time starts counting down.
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You can adjust the cooking Time at any time during preheating or cooking. Press
Start to confirm the changes.
You can cancel cooking at any time during preheating or cooking. Press Cancel to
stop cooking.
End cooking
When cooking completes, the display shows End.
• Press Cancel to end the program. The display shows OFF. You can
open the lid and remove the cooking pot.
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SAUTÉ
Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the
flavours of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.
Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program:
Default Cook
Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
320 F / 160 C 320 F / 160 C
275 F / 135 C
230 F / 110 C
Other settings
• Keep Warm is not available.
How to sauté
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to
your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add cooking oil to the cooking pot.
3. Press Menu to toggle to the Sauté program.
4. The default cooking time will display. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
5. Press the Temp Up and Down arrows to select the cooking
temperature.
6. Press Start. The display shows On.
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Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add your prepared ingredients.
2. The display will begin counting down the time.
You can adjust the cooking Time or Temp at any time during preheating or
cooking. Press Start to confirm the changes.
You can cancel cooking at any time during preheating or cooking. Press Cancel to
stop cooking.
End cooking
When cooking completes, the display shows End.
• You can open the lid and remove the cooking pot.
Sautéing before Slow Cooking
Quite often, you’ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further
cooking them.
1. Sauté ingredients according to the instructions above.
2. Press Cancel.
You can deglaze the cooking pot at this point before switching to Slow
Cooking (see ‘Deglazing’ below).
3. Start the Slow Cook Smart Program.
Deglazing
Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of
the delicious, caramelised pieces stuck to the bottom.
1. Remove food from cooking pot.
2. Add water, broth, or wine.
3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to
bottom of the cooking pot.
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WARM
Use warm to reheat food or to keep food ready to serve after the Slow
Cook and Steam programs.
Choose from these settings in the Warm Smart Program. The program
uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you
used the Warm program.
Default Cook
Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
10 hours
(10:00)
10 minutes
(00:10)
10 hours
(10:00)
High Low
High
How to heat food
1. Place the cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot.
4. Press Menu to toggle to the Warm program.
5. The default cooking time will display. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
6. Press the Temp Up and Down arrows to select Lo or Hi temperature.
7. Press Start. Heating time starts counting down.
You can adjust the heating Time or Temp at any time. Press Start to confirm
the changes.
You can cancel heating at any time. Press Cancel or open the lid to stop heating.
How to keep warm after cooking
1. When automatic warming begins at the end of a cooking program,
the timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.
2. To turn automatic warming off during warming, press Cancel.
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CLEANING
Clean your Instant
™
Superior Slow Cooker after each use. Always
unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before
cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
Part Cleaning instructions
Lid • Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in
dishwasher, top rack.
• Dry all surfaces before storing.
• After cleaning, you can store the lid on the cooking pot.
Cooking
pot
• Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in
dishwasher*.
• Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened sponge and
scrubbing to remove.
• For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water for a few hours
before cleaning.
• Dry all exterior surfaces before placing in cooker base.
Power
cord
• Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord. Always
disconnect from power source before cleaning power cord.
Cooker
base
• Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the condensation rim
with a barely-damp cloth, and allow to air dry.
• Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control panel with a
soft, barely-damp cloth or sponge.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Display remains
blank after
connecting the
power cord
Bad power connection or
no power.
Inspect power cord
for damage. If damage
is noticed, contact
Consumer Care.
Check outlet to ensure it
is powered.
Display remains
blank after
connecting the
power cord
Cooker’s electrical fuse
has blown.
Contact Consumer Care.
Occasional clicking
or light cracking
sound
The sound of power
switching and expanding
pressure board when
changing temperatures.
This is normal; no action
needed.
Occasional clicking
or light cracking
sound
Bottom of the cooking pot
is wet.
Wipe exterior surfaces of
inner pot. Ensure heating
element is dry before
inserting inner pot into
cooker base.
Error code appears
on display and
cooker beeps
continuously
There is an issue with
the cooker.
See Error Codes on page 20.
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ERROR CODES
If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an
issue with the Instant Superior Slow Cooker. Here are the actions you
should take to fix the problem.
Problem Cause Solution
C1 Faulty sensor Contact Consumer Care.
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LEARN MORE
There’s a whole world of Instant
™
information and help just waiting
for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Register your product
instantbrands.com.au/pages/product-registration
Contact Consumer Care
instantbrands.com.au
support.au@instantbrands.com
1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000
Download the Instant Brands Connect App
• Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos
Join the community
@Instant.anz
@Instantanz
Product specifications
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
SCMC8000 7.1 Liters 800W
220–
240V~
50-60 Hz
3.54 kg cm: 38.5 x 35.6 x 26.0
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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is issued by Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd (Instant Brands Australia) and is
effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and
return of your appliance is required to obtain service under this Limited. Return of your appliance to us will
be done in accordance with our instructions only. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained
in accordance with written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance or published
operating instructions on www.instantbrands.com.au, Instant Brands Australia will, in its sole and exclusive
discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event
that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months
from the date of original consumer purchase.
We remind you the appliance you purchased is for personal use only (not commercial use).
Any modification/alteration or attempted modification/alteration to your appliance will void this Limited
Warranty, unless such modification/alteration or attempted modification/alteration was expressly
authorised by an Instant Brands Australia Representative in writing.
This Limited Warranty only covers Instant Brands Australia’s appliances/products and is not extended to any
other appliances, products, equipment, components, or devices that you use or may use in conjunction with
the Instant Brands Australia’s appliances.
To claim under this Limited Warranty:
1. Contact Instant Brands Australia at:
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Email: support.au@instantbrands.com
2. Provide a description of the appliance you believe has malfunctioned due to defective parts or
workmanship.
3. If it is necessary for the appliance to be sent to Instant Brands Australia for repair or replacement,
Instant Brands Australia will send you a pre-paid shipping label and you must send the appliance
and your dated sales receipt to Instant Brands Australia along with the appliance. If you do not
have your dated sales receipt, please advise Instant Brands Australia in advance, and Instant
Brands Australia will attempt to verify your purchase.
4. If Instant Brands Australia determines that the appliance has malfunctioned due to defective parts
or workmanship, and is covered under this Limited Warranty, Instant Brands Australia will repair
and return the appliance, or send you a replacement appliance, at Instant Brands Australia’s cost.
5. Any repaired or replaced appliance will be covered by this Limited Warranty for the remainder
of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days following your receipt of the replacement or
repaired appliance, whichever is greater.
6. If Instant Brands Australia confirms the appliance has not malfunctioned due to defective parts
or workmanship, and/or is in working order, or if proof of purchase is not verified, Instant Brands
Australia reserves the right to return the appliance to you at your pre-paid cost. If this cost is not
met, Instant Brands Australia reserves the right to dispose of the appliance after 45 days’ notice to you.
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WARRANTY
Limitation and Exclusions
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the maximum liability of Instant Brands Australia, if any, for any
allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable
replacement appliance or part of the same age.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
3. Damage resulting from accident, modification/alteration (unless expressly authorised by an Instant
Brands Australia Representative in writing), misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary
to the written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance or published
operating instructions on instantbrands.com.au, normal wear and tear, commercial use,
improper assembly by you or anyone, disassembly by you or anyone, repair by you or anyone,
failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, force majeure event including but not
limited to fire, flood, acts of God;
4. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a
manner that is contrary to the written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the
appliance or published operating instructions on instantbrands.com.au ; or
5. Use of unauthorised parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from
unauthorised repairs or modifications/alterations made to your appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by you. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Distributed by Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015.
1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000.
Email: [email protected]
©2024 Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria
NSW 2015, Australia.
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