1. Isingeniso
Thank you for choosing the Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker. This appliance is designed to simplify your cooking process, allowing you to prepare delicious, slow-cooked meals with minimal effort. Featuring a generous 6.5L capacity, digital controls, and a durable stainless steel body, it is perfect for family-sized meals. Please read this manual thoroughly before first use to ensure safe and optimal operation.

Image: The Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker alongside a cooked chicken, illustrating its capacity for large meals.
2. Imiyalelo Yezokuphepha Ebalulekile
Ngaso sonke isikhathi landela izinyathelo zokuphepha eziyisisekelo lapho usebenzisa izinto zikagesi ukuze unciphise ingozi yomlilo, ukushaqeka kukagesi, kanye/noma ukulimala kwabantu, okuhlanganisa nalokhu okulandelayo:
- Read all instructions before using the slow cooker.
- Ungathinti izindawo ezishisayo. Sebenzisa izibambo noma amaknobho.
- Ukuze uvikeleke ekushayweni ugesi, ungacwilisi iyunithi eyisisekelo, intambo, noma uxhume amanzi noma olunye uketshezi.
- Ukugadwa okuseduze kuyadingeka uma noma isiphi isisetshenziswa sisetshenziswa izingane noma eduze kwazo.
- Khipha ipulaki lapho ingasetshenziswa nangaphambi kokuhlanza. Vumela ukuthi kuphole ngaphambi kokugqoka noma ukukhipha izingxenye.
- Ungasebenzisi noma isiphi isisetshenziswa ngentambo noma ipulaki eyonakele, noma ngemva kokuba umshini ungasebenzi kahle noma wonakaliswe nganoma iyiphi indlela.
- Ukusetshenziswa kwezisekeli ezinganconyiwe ngumkhiqizi wezinto zikagesi kungase kubangele ukulimala.
- Ungasebenzisi ngaphandle.
- Ungavumeli intambo ilenge phezu konqenqema lwetafula noma ikhawunta, noma uthinte izindawo ezishisayo.
- Ungayibeki eduze noma eduze kwegesi eshisayo noma isibambi sikagesi, noma kuhhavini oshisayo.
- Ukuqapha okukhulu kufanele kusetshenziswe lapho kuhanjiswa umshini oqukethe amafutha ashisayo noma olunye uketshezi olushisayo.
- Njalo unamathisele ipulaki entweni esetshenziswayo kuqala, bese uxhuma intambo odongeni. Ukuze unqamule, vala noma isiphi isilawuli "ukuvala", bese ukhipha ipulaki endaweni ephuma odongeni.
- Ungasebenzisi into esetshenziswayo ukwenza okunye ngaphandle kwalokho okuhlosiwe.
- Gwema ukushintsha okungazelelwe kwezinga lokushisa, njengokufaka ukudla okufakwe esiqandisini ebhodweni elishisayo.
- The ceramic pot is designed for use with this appliance only. It must not be used on a gas or electric stovetop or in a heated oven.
3. Izingxenye Zomkhiqizo
Familiarize yourself with the parts of your Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker:
- Toughened Glass Lid: Allows you to monitor cooking progress without releasing ukushisa.
- Imbiza Yesitsha Engasuswa: The main cooking vessel, easy to clean and serve from.
- Izindlu Zensimbi Engagqwali: The outer body of the slow cooker, containing the heating element and control panel.
- Iphaneli yokulawula yedijithali: Features a 4-digit LED display, Mode, Timer, Up, Down, and On/Off buttons.
- Izibambo: For safe transportation of the unit.

Isithombe: Ingaphambili elinemininingwane view of the Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker, highlighting the digital control panel and stainless steel finish.

Image: The Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker with its removable ceramic pot placed next to it, demonstrating ease of cleaning and serving.
4. Setha nokusebenzisa Okokuqala
Before using your slow cooker for the first time:
- Khipha umpheki ongasheshi futhi ukhiphe zonke izinto zokupakisha.
- Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
- Wipe the exterior of the stainless steel housing with a damp indwangu. Ungacwilisi iyunithi yesisekelo emanzini.
- Place the ceramic pot into the stainless steel housing.
- Place the slow cooker on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface, away from walls or cabinets to allow for proper ventilation.
- Ensure the power cord is not tangled and is placed where it will not be tripped over.
5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
The Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker offers simple digital controls for precise cooking.
5.1 Iphaneli yokulawula iphelileview

Isithombe: Ukuvala view of the digital control panel, showing the LED display and buttons for Mode, Timer, Up, Down, and On/Off.
- Ukuboniswa kwe-LED: Shows cooking time and temperature settings.
- Inkinobho ye-MODE: Cycles through cooking modes (High, Low, Keep Warm).
- TIMER Inkinobho: Activates the timer setting function.
- PHEZULU / PHANSI: Lungisa isikhathi sokupheka.
- VULA/VULA Inkinobho: Inika amandla iyunithi ukuthi ivule noma ivale.
5.2 Inqubo yokupheka
- Prepare your ingredients and place them into the ceramic pot.
- Place the ceramic pot into the stainless steel housing and cover with the glass lid.
- Plug the slow cooker into a grounded electrical outlet. The LED display will illuminate.
- Cindezela inkinobho KHANYISA CISHA inkinobho ukuvula iyunithi.
- Cindezela inkinobho IMODE button to select your desired cooking setting:
- PHEZULU: For faster cooking, typically 2-4 hours.
- PHANSI: For slower cooking, typically 6-8 hours.
- GCINA UFUDUMELE: Automatically activates after cooking is complete, or can be selected manually to keep food at serving temperature.
- Cindezela inkinobho TIMER button. The display will flash. Use the UP futhi PHANSI buttons to set the desired cooking time in hours. The timer can be set for up to 20 hours.
- Once the time is set, the display will stop flashing, and the cooking process will begin. The timer will count down.
- When the cooking time expires, the slow cooker will automatically switch to the "KEEP WARM" setting.
- To turn off the slow cooker at any time, press the KHANYISA CISHA button. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet after use.

Image: A hand pressing the ON/OFF button on the slow cooker's control panel, demonstrating the ease of operation.

Image: The Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker with a meal cooking inside, visible through the clear glass lid.
6. Ukunakekela kanye Nokuhlanza
Proper cleaning and maintenance will extend the life of your slow cooker.
- Always unplug the slow cooker from the power outlet and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
- Imbiza Yobumba Nesivalo Sengilazi: These parts are dishwasher safe or can be washed by hand with warm, soapy water. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads that may scratch the surface. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Izindlu Zensimbi Engagqwali: Sula ingaphandle ngocingo oluthambile, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid.
- For stubborn food residue on the ceramic pot, fill it with warm, soapy water and let it soak for a few hours before cleaning.
- Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izingxenye zome ngokuphelele ngaphambi kokuzigcina.
7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
Uma uhlangabezana nezinkinga nge-slow cooker yakho, bheka izinkinga nezixazululo ezilandelayo ezivamile:
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| Isipheki esingasheshi asivuli. | Not plugged in; power outlet not working; unit not switched on. | Ensure plug is securely in a working outlet. Press the ON/OFF button. Check household circuit breaker. |
| Ukudla okungapheki kahle. | Incorrect heat setting; lid not sealed properly; insufficient cooking time. | Verify correct heat setting (HIGH/LOW). Ensure lid is seated firmly. Adjust cooking time as needed for recipe. Avoid lifting lid frequently. |
| Ukudla kuyasha phansi. | Too little liquid; cooking on HIGH for too long. | Add more liquid to the recipe. Consider using the LOW setting for longer cooking times. |
| Lid does not fit tightly. | Food obstruction; lid not aligned correctly. | Ensure no food is preventing the lid from seating properly. Realign the lid. |
8. Imininingwane
Technical details for the Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker:
- Inombolo Yemodeli: 3997
- Amandla: 6.5 amalitha
- Amandla / Wattage: 320 watts
- Okubalulekile: Stainless Steel (housing), Ceramic (pot)
- Umbala: Isiliva
- Indlela yokulawula: Thinta (Idijithali)
- Izici ezikhethekile: Timer, Digital Controls, High/Low/Keep Warm Functions
- Isisindo Sento: 6.5 kg
- Ubukhulu bomkhiqizo: 39.8D x 37.3W x 26H amasentimitha
9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela
Your Taurus Lento Cuina Digital Slow Cooker comes with a standard 1-year retail warranty, with an additional 1-year extended warranty. For warranty claims, technical support, or spare parts information, please contact Taurus customer service. Refer to the contact information provided with your purchase documentation or visit the official Taurus webindawo.
Note: Spare part information is not available or provided directly in this manual.





