TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 PARTS & FEATURES 3 BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING 6-7 CARE & CLEANING 8 RECIPES 9-14 WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE 15-16 SHORT CORD PURPOSE NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: 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 INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING Slow cookers cook at temperatures just around boiling. The Programmable Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night if required. When cooking on a HIGH setting, it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will cook on HIGH in about half the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods do boil on HIGH. To turn the Slow Cooker OFF, press the POWER button. Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use. www.
BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the stoneware pot. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware pot and place it inside the base unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOKING: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the table surface. Do not use on the floor. Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and place the pot into the base. Cover with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker. Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Please take note of the following chart for cooking purposes Setting Max. Temp. LOW 98°C / 208°F HIGH 100°C / 212°F WARM 63°C / 145°F Time to reach max. 8.5 hours 5 hours 6.5 hours COOK-CLOSE-CARRY The locking lid feature of this slow cooker allows you to bring your favorite recipes onthe-go to office potlucks, holiday parties and more! The detachable locking lid seals in food for excellent spill resistance enabling you to carry it to and from events with ease.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) NOTE: these times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes. LIQUID AMOUNTS When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. So when adapting from traditional recipes, it is advised to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes.
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING (cont.) Meat will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve color while adding richer flavor. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the stoneware pot. Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooker than crushed or ground. When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking.
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING (cont.) There is an area on the base of the ceramic pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this should be avoided. Do not switch the slow cooker on when the ceramic pot is empty or out of the base. CARE & CLEANING Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and POWERED OFF before storing away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning.
CARE & CLEANING (cont.) STORING INSTRUCTIONS: Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never store slow cooker while it is hot or wet. To store, place stoneware pot inside the base unit and the glass lid over the stoneware pot; to protect the glass lid, it may be wrapped with a soft cloth and placed upside down over the stoneware pot. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
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.
RECIPES (cont.) WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW 2 lbs. beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/4 C. tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, cut into quarters 1 C. baby carrots Fresh parsley (optional) 1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. pepper 3/4 C. ready-to-serve beef broth 1/4 C. dry red wine 1 lb.
RECIPES (cont.) CHICKEN MERLOT WITH MUSHROOMS 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp. salt 2 C. cooked noodles 12 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3/4 C. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 C. Merlot or any dry red wine, or additional chicken broth 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp.
RECIPES (cont.) CHICKEN WINGS IN HONEY SAUCE 3 pounds chicken wings (16 wings) 2 cups honey 1/2 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup oil 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.
RECIPES (cont.) 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.
RECIPES (cont.) 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 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer Relations for service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. - Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision, inspected and tested before leaving our factory. 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.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. B. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA: 1.
