Stainless Steel Slow Cooker Olla de Cocimiento Lento Model MST-350X/MST-450X Instruction Manual Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Check that the power voltage of your outlet corresponds with the voltage that stated on the rating label of the appliance before using the appliance. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, the appliance or its control panel in water or any other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated stoneware liner. 20. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use. 21. This product is not a toy! Please keep out of reach of children and pets.
POLARIZED PLUG If this appliance has a polarized plug (meaning one blade is wider than the other one), please follow the below instructions: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only in one direction. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
BEFORE FIRST USE Carefully unpack your slow cooker and clean it according to the instructions found in the “CLEANING AND CARE” section. Note: It is necessary to operate the slow cooker one time before placing food in the stoneware liner. 1. 2. Pour 4 cups of water into the 3. stoneware liner and place it into the main base. Cover with the glass lid. 4. Turn the temperature knob to the “High” position, and allow heating for approximately 30 minutes.
HOW TO USE (cont.) WARNING: According to U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, to avoid a food-borne illness, foods such as meat, fish, and poultry should be thoroughly cooked before eating. Before serving these foods, determine their temperature using a food thermometer (not included). Refer to the USDA web site for information on food temperature rules.
HOW TO USE (cont.) PRACTICAL ADVICE (cont.) When cooking meat and vegetables simultaneously, place the vegetables at the bottom of the stoneware liner first, and then add the meat and other ingredients. Meat will not brown when slow cooking. If you wish to brown the meat, please brown the meat in a separate cooking pan before putting it into the slow cooker. Whole herbs and spices add a better flavor, than when they have been crushed or grounded.
HOW TO USE (cont.) It’s all in the timing! Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings; however, the respective cooking times will vary. Traditional Recipe Time 15-30 minutes 60 minutes 1-3 hours Adapting cooking times Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily, by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably.
HOW TO USE (cont.) REFERENCE TEMPERATURES Please use the following table as a reference for the temperature reached. Operating time Approx. temperature on HIGH setting 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours 61°F 117 °F 165 °F 212 °F 212 °F 212 °F 212 °F 212 °F Approx. temperature on LOW setting 61°F 117 °F 162 °F 180 °F 194 °F 198 °F 200 °F 200 °F CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always turn the unit OFF before unplugging it from the outlet.
RECIPES ITALIAN MEATBALLS 1 lb. ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 lb. Italian sausage 1/4 C. milk 3 T. 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.
RECIPES WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW 2 lbs. beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 t. salt 1/2 t. dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/4 C. tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced oz. assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, cut into quarters 1 C. baby carrots 1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 t. pepper 3/4 C. ready-to-serve beef broth 1/4 C. dry red wine 1 lb. red-skinned potatoes (1-1/2-8 inch diameter), cut into quarters Fresh parsley (optional) Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme in small bowl.
RECIPES CHICKEN MERLOT WITH MUSHROOMS 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. boneless, 12 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 3/4 C. low-sodium chicken broth 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 1/4 C. Merlot or any dry red wine, or 2 T. quick-cooking tapioca additional chicken broth 2 T. chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 t. dried 2 t. granulated sugar 1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper 2 C. cooked noodles 2 T.
RECIPES SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (11-ounce) can Mexicorn, drained 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa (divided use) 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, rinsed and dried Flour tortillas Shredded cheddar cheese Combine the cans of corn, beans and half the salsa in slow-cooker. Top with the chicken. Pour remaining sauce over.
RECIPES 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. fish (any combination of flounder, ocean perch, pike, trout, haddock or halibut) 1/2 C. chopped onion 1/2 C. chopped celery 1/2 C. chopped carrots 1/4 C. snipped parsley 1/4 t. leaf rosemary 1/2 C. dry white wine 16-oz. can whole tomatoes, mashed 8-oz. bottle of clam juice 1 t. salt 3 T. flour 3 T.
RECIPES 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. Sprinkle the orange juice concentrate over the apples. Cover the cooker and cook on low for 3 - 5 hours or until apples are tender. PIÑA COLADA BREAD PUDDING 1 lb. loaf French bread 6 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 C. cream of coconut 3 eggs 1 C. raisins 1 t. lemon peel; grated 10 oz. frozen piña colada drink mix 12 oz.
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 deverán de seguirse, incluyendo lo siguiente: 1. 2. Lea todas las instrucciones cuidadosamente. Para protegerse de una descarga eléctrica no sumerja la unidad en agua o ningún otro líquido. 3. Muy cercana supervición es necesaria cuando el aparato es usado serca de niños. 4. NUNCA PERMITA QUE LOS NINOS UTILIZEN ESTE APARATO. 5.
ANTES DEL PRIMER USO 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.
COMO USARLO Como protección siempre coloque el tazón sobre una cubierta resistente al calor. Este metodo para cocinar es ideal para preparar cortes de carnes muy duros , dandoles el tiempo, para cocinar muy lentamente asegurando la absorción total de los condimentos y el blando terminado de la carne. 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.
COMO USARLO No encienda la unidad cuando el tazón este vácio o fuera de la base. 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.
COMO USARLO Cuando haga asados de carne de rez, jamón y pollo el tamaño y forma es importante. Trate de mantener el asado en las 2/ 3 partes de la parte baja de la olla y cubra completamente con agua. Si es necesario corte en dos pedazos. 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 DE * UN (1) AÑO LA 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 durante un (1) año, cordones eléctricos están 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. Favor de contactarse al Teléfono para obtener el #RA: (626) 912-9877 Ext. 107 o 120 de Lunes a Viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm Tiempo del Pacifico. B.
