Does anyone out there have a manual for an old Pifco Slow Cooker? On the bottom of the cooker it has a "Pifco Number 4853" on it but apart from that there is no model name or number. My mother-in-law gave it to me as it was a gift from her mother (so you can guess how old it is!) and i've no idea how to use it. Help!!!

Rhian Jones, June 2008

there's a manual for the 4852, which is probably very similar, at http://kevparr.com/misc/pifco.php

kev parr, November 2017

I need the manual for pifco 4850 please.
How long does it cook for?

Sab, September 2017

I have one too still in use but no idea where the manual is ! I'm trying to find out which position the switch should be for low,medium and hig as I forgot a long time ago and go on pot luck to pun a phrase !
Should you find one please let me know !

Dave, July 2013

I have just acquired a Pifco 4853 Automatic Slow Cooker without any instructions which I am keen to use. I see Jill has the instruction manual and although this post in from a few years ago I am hopefull I may still be able to get help. Fingers crossed.

Gill S, November 2012

Hiya Ian (Mr Snax)

Thanks very much for the instructions for the Pifco 4852 which are now on http://kevparr.com/misc for anyone to view

kev, September 2011

It's good to see the info here. Thanks to all contributors. i'm here because i've inherited a Pifco 4850 slow cooker, but have no manual.

i'd be very happy to publish such a manual and/or any other relevant info in the Miscellaneous section of my website kevparr.com AND make a copies available for download .. as soon as some kind soul emails a scanned copy of it (or info in ANY format) to me at the address shown at the top of that webpage.

If any info about the 4853 is received, that too could be shown.

kev, September 2011

I would be extremely grateful for a copy of the recipes for the Pifco cooker please. I have lost mine and the family adored the Quartette Pudding.

Thanks a million, looking forward to hearing from you

Saramoon, April 2011

i got an orage slowcooker but it needs rewiering it only
cooks on high setting, any help.

pearl hanstater, April 2010

Pifco 4850

I have just been given a Pifco 4850 and I can't wait to use it but have no idea to start. Would it be possible for someone who has a copy of the manual to scan it in and post it somewhere or email it? I know I would be eternally grateful, and by the look of these postings so would loads of other people.

Sian, April 2009

Im looking for an instruction book and recipes for the 4850. If you would contact me Pat or Jill I'd be really grateful.

Jayne Harding, March 2009

If anyone needs a scan of the basic instructions for the orange PIFCO slow cooker 4852 I'd be only to keen to oblige. Contact me at mistersnax@blueyonder.co.uk

Ian Cowie, March 2009

I have manuals for the 4853 & 4850 models. How do I contact the people who need them?

Pat, March 2009

I have got a 4850. It's orange aluminium with a heavy pot inside. I am looking for a new pot cos the others cracked. NOTICED YOUR MAIL.
I cook a stew every week.
In the morning I chop up everything I see in the veg box.
Start them off in the microwave. {Though not necessary}
Add whatever meat I have - mince, chopped steak chops,( sometimes I cook the meat with some chopped onion for a few minutes.}
Then I put it in the pot on high till it starts to bubble and then turn it to low.
Eat it for my evening meal that day.
Leave remainder on low.
The remainder is even better next day.
Sometimes dump it in a pie.
Lovely.
If you work, put it on before you leave in the morning and add dumplings when you get home.
It'll be cooked in 20 minutes and is great.

Mickey

Mickey W, February 2009

the switch on the left has three settings top up high middle is auto and bottom low plain and simple had one for 20 years still works

tony, February 2009

I have an instruction book for the orange slow cooker mentioned by Mandy. I do not need it as I have a Pifco 4850. I do however need a lid for mine as I have just broken it.

Pat, February 2009

I also have been given a Pifco 4853 and have no instructions. Can anyone help?

James, January 2009

Does anyone have the crock pot from this Pifco Slow Cooker. My mother in law had one as a wedding present and I accidently smashed it last week - she is devastated. I can't find one anywhere as its so old. Can anyone help??

Mandy, January 2009

hello does anyone have a copy of the instruction manual for the pifco model 4850? its bright orange and quite old but never been used !many thanks
Helen

helen, January 2009

Realise I'm a novice at using sites like this, and maybe this is the only way we get in touch with each other? - I've found a helpful slow cooker recipe book and the only thing I really need to know from Jill with the original instructions is whether the PIFCO 4850 is one that you are supposed to heat up empty first, or if you must start it off with the food and liquid in it. I've decided to do the latter to be on the safe side and it seems to be fine, but would be grateful for any advice.
What I can say is that it made the most amazing stock from the goose carcase - usually when you simmer bones the meat you're left with is all raggy and only fit for the cat (who usually turns her nose up at it) but I made a wonderful shepherd's pie with what was left from the goose bones after slow cooking them, and have pots of fantastic jellied stock in the freezer.

Sita, January 2009

I have just been given a Pifco 4850 without instructions and would be very grateful to have yours or at least some basic guidance on how to use it. Looking forward to lovely melting stews!

Sita, December 2008

Hi,
We have a Pifco 4850 Slow Cooker, which is at least 20 years old and still going strong. Believe it or not we also have the instructions so if you are still looking we can send you a copy

Jill, December 2008