8.5 Qt. Deluxe Stainless Steel Slow Cooker Olla de Cocimiento Lento 8.5 Litros de capacidad Model MST-900V INSTRUCTION MANUAL & RECIPES Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all the instructions. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put base in water or in any other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children. 4. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT. 5. Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning. 6.
PARTS & FEATURES A) Knob for Lid D) Outer Body/Base B) Tempered Glass Lid E) Power Indicator Light C) 8.5Qt.
BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER Before using the slow cooker for the first time remove all labels and tags from the product. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry. IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN WATER. PLEASE NOTE: The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements during manufacturing.
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING ABOUT SLOW COOKING: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen. Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles but with this oval ceramic pot you can also produce most modern family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take straight to the table for serving.
Suitable Foods for Slow Cooking & Preparation Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed. • • • • • • • • • • • • Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
CARE & CLEANING Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in the OFF position before storing away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning. - The ceramic insert is dishwasher safe or can also be cleaned with warm soapy water. To remove any foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day. Do not place a hot or warm ceramic insert into a cold environment or it may result in cracking.
RECIPES ITALIAN MEATBALLS 1 lb. ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 lb. Italian sausage 1/4 C. milk 3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper In a bowl, beat eggs and add milk. Add beef and Italian sausage. Mix together. Add rest of ingredients and mix until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Sauce 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 small onion chopped 1/2 C.
CHILI DIP 1 lb. ground beef 2 cans refried beans 1/2 tsp. chili powder 8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded 1 16 oz. jar mild picante sauce 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 C. chopped onion Jalapenos or mild chilies to taste Brown ground beef and onion in a pan. Drain and add to slowcooker. Add beans, picante sauce, jalapenos (if using) and chili powder. Turn on low and cook for 2 - 3 hours. Add cheese and sour cream last 1/2 hour. Serve with tortilla chips. WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW 2 lbs.
BBQ MEATLOAF 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 egg 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. prepared mustard 1 Tbsp. vinegar 3/4 C. barbecue sauce 1 C. crushed soda crackers 1/2 C. diced onion 1/4 C. water 2 Tbsp. brown sugar Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Form into a meatloaf shape that will fit into your slow cooker. Cut a strip of foil to go under the meatloaf in the slow cooker, leaving it long enough so that you can use it to lift the meatloaf out when it is finished cooking.
CHICKEN WINGS IN HONEY SAUCE 3 pounds chicken wings (16 wings) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups honey 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut off and discard wing tips. Cut each wing at joint to make two sections. Sprinkle wing parts with salt and pepper. Place wing parts on broiler pan. Broil 5-4 inches from heat 20 minutes, 10 minutes a side or until chicken is brown. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
CHEESY SHRIMP PASTA 1 (2-lb.) block Velveeta cheese 1 (8-oz) Canned Chopped Tomatoes 4 pods garlic, minced Cooked pasta of choice 1 (16-oz.) carton half-and-half 1 small onion, chopped 1 lb. raw shrimp Place cheese, half-and-half, tomatoes, onion and garlic in slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 hours. Add shrimp and cook for another hour on High or until shrimp are pink. Cook pasta of choice and spoon sauce over cooked pasta. FISHERMAN’S SEAFOOD CHOWDER 1 to 1-1/2 lbs.
BAKED STUFFED APPLES 6 medium red tart apples 1/4 C. raisins 1/4 C. butter 3 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate • • • • 1 C. light brown sugar 1 Tbsp. orange peel 2 C. very hot water Wash and core the apples, but don't peel them. In a pan that will fit in your slow cooker, stand up the apples. Butter the pan first. Fill the core cavities with the brown sugar, raisins and orange peel. Top with butter. Place the pan in the slow cooker. Pour the hot water around the pan.
LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE 1. Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision, inspected and tested before leaving our factory. 2. It is warranted, to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product. 3.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (contact information shown below) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. B. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic USA: 1.
IMPORTANTES MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD . Cuando use aparatos eléctricos, precauciones básicas de seguridad deberán seguirse, incluyendo las siguientes. 1. Lea todas las instrucciones cuidadosamente, antes de usar el aparato 2. No toque las superficies calientes, use el mango o las agarraderas. 3. Remueva todo material de empaque, antes de usar el aparato 4. Lave todas las partes o accesorios removibles, antes de usar por vez primera. 5.
PARTES Y CARACTERISTICAS A) B) C) Perilla de Tapadera Tapadera de vidrio templado Olla de gres segura para máquina de lavaplatos D) E) F) 17 Acabado en acero inoxidable pulido Luz indicadora de encendido Ajustes convenientes de bajo/ alto/ Ajuste para mantener caliente
USANDO POR VEZ PRIMERA • • • • • • • • Antes de usar su olla de cocimiento lento por primera vez. Remueva todo material de empaque. Lave el tazón de cerámica removible de la olla incluyendo la tapa de vidrio con una esponja o trapo en agua caliente y jabón, enjuague y seque perfectamente. IMPORTANTE: Nunca sumerja en agua o ningún otro líquido la base de la olla.
Alimentos adecuados para preparar y cocinar a fuego lento: Casi todo tipo de alimentos son adecuados para cocinar lentamente ; sin embargo se tiene que seguir ciertas reglas. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corte las raices de los vegetales en partes iguales y pequeñas la razón es que toman mas tiempo que la carne para cocinarse.
Sugerencias para cocinar lentamente: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Para mejores resultados la olla de cocimiento lento deverá de estar a medio llenar. El cocer lentamente retiene húmedad. Si usted decea reducir la húmedad en el tazón, remueva la tapadera despues de cocinar y coloque el control de temperature en (HIGH) si es colocado en (LOW O MEDIUM) dejelo cocinar por 30 o 45 minutos. La tapa no sella completamente, no la remueva si no es necesario, el calor generado dentro de la olla escapará.
CUIDADOS Y LIMPIEZA Siempre asegurese de que la unidad este apagada, desconectada del toma corriente y completamente fría antes de limpiar o guardar. - - El tazón de cerámica puede ser lavado en el lavaplatos o puede ser limpiado con agua tíbia y jabón.
GARANTÍA LIMITADA * UN (1) AÑO GARANTIA ES VALIDA CON UNA PRUEBA DE COMPRA FECHADA 1. Su aparato de cocina está construido con precisión, inspeccionados y probados antes de salir de nuestra fábrica. 2. Se garantiza, al comprador original, de estar libres de defectos de fabricación en condiciones de uso normales y las condiciones para un (1) año, cordones excluidos. Esta garantía se aplica sólo al comprador original de este producto. 3.
INSTRUCCIONES DE DEVOLUCIÓN DEVOLUCIONES: A. Cualquier devolución de mercancía defectuosa al fabricante deben ser procesados apropiadamente contactando primero al servicio al cliente (información de contacto se muestra a continuación) para obtener un # RA (Número de autorización de devolución). No se aceptará ninguna devolución de mercancía sin un # RA aplicable. B. INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE RETORNO. Su garantía depende que usted siga estas instrucciones si va a devolver la unidad a Maxi-Matic EE.UU.: 1.
