® SEARious™ Slow Cooker MC501 MC501C OWNER’S GUIDE ® HELP LINE 1 877 646-5288 www.ninjakitchen.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR NINJA® SEARious™ SLOW COOKER. POLARIZED PLUG WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
10 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when moving the cooking system. Allow hot oil to cool prior to removal or cleaning the appliance. 11 To avoid possible steam damage, place the cooking system away from walls and cabinets during use. 12 When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation.
3 THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS: MC501 15 MC501C 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Contents Thank you for purchasing the Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker. Getting to Know Your Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker ..........................................5 Getting to Know the Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker Control Panel......................7 Preparing to Use the Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker............................................7 Using the Different Functions.......................................................................................8 Hints & Tips ....................................
Getting To Know Your Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker a b c d a Roasting Lid with Handle d Control Panel b Cooking Pot e Power Cord (not shown) c Main Housing 5 TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
The Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker offers a revolutionary new way to cook your foods faster, healthier and easier. The easy 1-2-3 electronic controls allow you the flexibility for true one pot cooking. FEATURES: • Stovetop Settings: Low (simmer), Med (sauté), High (sear) • Slow Cooker Settings: High, Low • Buffet Setting • Auto Warm for Slow Cook function only www.ninjakitchen.
Getting to Know the Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker Control Panel Function Dial LED Display Screen Turn the dial to select Stovetop or Slow Cook mode. The LED screen displays the timer settings for the Slow Cook and Buffet modes. Stovetop - Use the Ninja® SEARious™ Slow Cooker as you would a stovetop. You can simmer, sauté, or sear. Slow Cook - Use the Ninja SEARious Slow Cooker as a slow cooker. Select the temperature - low or high and let the cooking system do all the work.
Using the Different Functions Stovetop: Slow Cook: 1 Place the cooking pot inside the housing. The 6 qt. capacity makes this an ideal slow cooker for the entire family. The Low and High settings automatically switch to Auto Warm after the cooking is complete to keep the food warm. Use the Stovetop function on “High” to sear meats and vegetables before slow cooking to enhance flavors and create gourmet meals. 2 Place the food that you wish to cook inside the pot in an even layer for best results.
Using the Different Functions - cont. Hints & Tips Buffet Use the Ninja SEARious Slow Cooker Buffet mode to keep food warm from 30 minutes up to 12 hours. This can be used for food already cooked in the Slow Cooker or for food already prepared that you want kept warm. ® ™ 1 Place the cooked food inside the cooking pot and cover with the lid. 2 Plug the unit into the electrical outlet. 3 Turn the Function Dial to Buffet. 4 Time is pre-set to “6:00” hours.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION This occurs when power to the unit is interrupted or if the unit is plugged in and the function dial is not in the “OFF” position. “Err” Appears on the Display Screen Turn the function dial to “OFF” and then turn dial to desired cooking mode. If the unit displays “Err” for a prolonged period of time due to power failure, dispose of the food for health and safety reasons. Call Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.
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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from material defects and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions. The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option.
Euro-Pro Operating LLC US: Newton, MA 02459 CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 1-877-646-5288 www.ninjakitchen.com Copyright © 2012 Euro-Pro Operating LLC Printed in China Illustrations may differ from actual product. MC501-MC501C.E.120612.
