Maxim MAXSC5W User's Manual
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1. 5 Quart Round Slow Cooker Use and Care Guide MAXSC5W READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death Please follow all safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following E Read all instructions before using appliance E Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knob and oven mitts E To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plug or base unit in water or other liquid See instructions for cleaning E Close supervision is necessary when used near children This appliance is not for use by children E Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning H Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Contact Consumer Service for return authorization examination repair or adjustment E Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area E Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven H Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces E Do not use appliance for other than intended use H The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Salton Inc may cause injuries E Avoi2. 4 Stir in sour cream and serve over rice or noodles RAMI Tamale Pie Yield 8 10 servings 1 lb lean ground beef 2 cup chopped onion lt cup yellow corn meal 1 4 cups milk l egg beaten 2 cup water l package chili seasoning mix tsp salt 1 15 o0z can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn drained 1 2 0z can sliced black ripe olives drained 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 Saut beef and onion until done and drain N Add remaining ingredients except cheese to beef mixture Ww Spray the inside of the stoneware liner with non stick cooking spray Pour all the ingredients in the stoneware liner 4 Cover and set control dial to HIGH Tamale Pie will be done in 2 2 3 4 hours or when center is firm 5 Sprinkle cheese over top Cook for another 5 minutes on HIGH 17 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Spare Ribs Yield 8 10 servings 4 6 lbs pork loin country style ribs 1 cup ketchup 6 cup vinegar 2 cup brown sugar 1 cup honey Cup soy sauce 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt A tsp garlic powder 1 4 tsp pepper 1 Bake spare ribs in oven at 500 F for 45 minutes turning halfway through cooking Drain grease and place spare ribs in Slow Cooker 2 Mix all other ingredients to make a sauce Pour sauce over spare ribs Cover and cook on LOW for 9 10 hours or until tender Baked Ham Yield 14 16 servings 1 5 lbs boneless ham Y cup currant jelly tbsp vinega
3. 4 servings 4 large green peppers 1 lb lean ground beef 14 cup chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic minced sp Italian seasoning 1 12 0z can whole kernel corn drained 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce sp dry mustard 1 10 0z can condensed cream of tomato soup 1 Cut top off peppers remove core and seeds 2 Combine beef onion salt garlic seasoning and corn Stuff into peppers Put upright in Slow Cooker 3 Combine remaining ingredients and pour over peppers 4 Cover and cook on LOW for 9 10 hours Corned Beef Yield 6 8 servings 1 G3 4 lbs corned beef brisket 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic minced 1 Trim excess fat from brisket and cut to fit into Slow Cooker 2 Add onions garlic and enough water to barely cover meat 3 Cover and set control dial to HIGH Corned beef will be done in 11 12 hours or when the corned beef is tender ENTREES Beef Pot Roast Yield 16 20 servings 1 5 lbs rump or chuck roast 1 tsp salt 1 4 tsp pepper 6 medium potatoes peeled and quartered 8 carrots cut into 2 inch pieces 2 medium onions halved 1 cup water or beef broth l Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper 2 Place half of vegetables in bottom of the Slow Cooker Top with roast then add remaining vegetables and liquid 3 Cover and set control dial to HIGH Beef pot roast will be done in 7 8 hours or when Roast Beef and vegetables test done Roast Beef Yield 8 10 serv
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5. package frozen broccoli florets 1 16 0z package frozen cauliflower 1 16 0z package frozen Brussels sprouts 2 10 0z cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 lbs Velveeta cheese cut into 16 pieces 1 Thaw frozen foods Place ingredients in Slow Cooker in order listed 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours or until vegetables are tender Maple Baked Beans Yield 15 servings 5 14 0z cans pork n beans 1 4 cup chopped onion 6 cup maple syrup 2 tsp dry mustard 6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled 1 Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours or until thick and hot Baked Potatoes Yield 6 servings 6 medium baking potatoes vegetable oil seasoning salt 1 Wash potatoes and pat dry Poke holes in potatoes Rub vegetable oil onto potatoes and sprinkle with seasoning salt Place potatoes in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours 2 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Rae eR 5 Quart Round Slow Cooker E Removable stoneware liner E See through glass lid E 3 temperature settings low high auto E Power indicator light E Auto setting brings food up to cooking temperatures quickly then reduces power to maintain proper heat level Questions Call toll free 1 800 233 9054 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 5 30 p m CST 3 wwwsalton maxim com 25 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty This Maxim product is warranted by Salton Inc to be free
6. 3 15 0z cans pizza sauce with cheese 1 Saut sausage ground beef onion and garlic and drain Combine all ingredients in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and heat on HIGH for 2 3 hours or until hot stirring every 30 minutes after the first hour 3 NOTE Do not cook longer on HIGH without stirring because the cheese may begin to stick to the bottom Meat and Cheese Dip Yield 3 quarts 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 cup chopped green onions 2 lbs Velveeta cheese cut into 16 pieces 2 15 0z cans chili beans 2 14 0z cans Rotel diced tomatoes drained 1 Brown ground beef and drain 2 Spray the inside of the stoneware liner with non stick cooking spray Combine all the ingredients in the stoneware liner 3 Cover and set control dial to LOW For best results stir after 1 hour Meat and Cheese Dip will be done in 2 3 hours 11 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Cheese Fondue Yield 1 4 2 quarts 1 10 oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1 lb Velveeta cheese cut into 8 pieces 1 lb Swiss cheese grated 1 12 0z can of beer or 1 cups apple cider A tsp hot pepper sauce 2 drops liquid smoke flavoring 1 Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and heat on LOW for 2 3 hours or until hot stirring every 30 minutes after the first hour 3 Before serving whisk to blend 4 Serve with bread sticks or vegetables for dipping SOUPS STEWS AND SAUCES Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Yield 5 7 servings 1 lb le
7. from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the original purchase date This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product Warranty Coverage This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable use misuse neglect improper service commercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel normal wear and tear improper assembly installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished with the product or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible Implied Warranties ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Warranty Performance During the above one year warranty period a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model at our option when the product is returned to the Repair Center or the purchase price refunded The repaired or replacement product will be in war
8. place stoneware liner inside the base unit and the glass lid over the stoneware liner to protect the glass lid it may be wrapped with a soft cloth and placed upside down over the liner Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance keep it loosely coiled MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide 5 Qt Slow Cooker Recipes DRINKS AND APPETIZERS Holiday Punch Yield 12 16 mugs or 20 24 punch cup servings 2 16 0z bottles cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups water l 4 cups sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves 2 qt or 757 ml bottles Burgundy wine 2 lemons thinly sliced 1 Tie cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth bag Add to Slow Cooker along with other ingredients 2 Cover and heat on HIGH for 2 3 hours 3 Remove cheesecloth bag Turn Slow Cooker to LOW and serve Wassail Yield 10 12 mugs or 16 20 punch cup servings 1 46 0z can pineapple juice 1 24 0z bottle apple juice or apple cider 1 6 oz can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 12 0z can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 cup water 2 cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 1 cheesecloth bag l Tie cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth bag Add to Slow Cooker along with other ingredients 2 Cover and heat on HIGH for 2 3 hours 3 Remove cheesecloth bag Turn Slow Cooker to LOW and serve RAS Party Pizza Dip Yield 12 cups 1 lb sausage 1 lb lean ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 6 cloves garlic minced 1 4 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
9. SERTS Baked Apples Yield 4 servings 4 large baking apples Rome or York 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp butter melted 3 tbsp brown sugar A tsp nutmeg 2 tsp cinnamon Peel core and cut apples in halves Place in Slow Cooker Drizzle with lemon juice and butter Sprinkle with sugar and spices 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours or until tender Garlic Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes Yield 6 servings 6 chicken breast halves boneless skinless 8 small new potatoes quartered 1 15 o0z can tomatoes Italian style 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic l tsp salt 4 tsp pepper l tsp dry mustard 2 cup white wine 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water 1 Place potatoes and chicken in Slow Cooker Mix together tomatoes garlic salt pepper mustard and wine Pour over potatoes and chicken 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 8 9 hours Remove potatoes and chicken leaving the broth 3 Stir the dissolved cornstarch into the broth Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 30 minutes or until thickened Add chicken and potatoes 4 Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes or until hot Chicken and Rice Yield 4 servings 4 chicken breast halves boneless skinless 1 cup chopped green onion 2 cups chopped celery 1 4 tsp salt 1 4 tsp pepper 2 cup soy sauce cup dry white wine 1 4 cups chicken broth l cup water 1 cup uncooked rice 1 Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker 2 Cover an
10. an stewing beef cut into 1 inch cubes 1 lb small new potatoes quartered 1 medium onion chopped 1 lb baby carrots sliced 2 cups chopped celery A tsp salt 2 tsp fresh minced thyme 1 tsp fresh minced oregano 1 4 tsp pepper 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes garlic style 3 cups beef broth 1 Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 8 hours or until vegetables are fork tender RAMI New England Clam Chowder Yield 5 7 servings 1 4 lb bacon cut in small pieces 1 medium onion chopped 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced tsp salt 2 cups water 2 tsp dried basil 2 12 0z cans minced clams with juice 2 cups evaporated milk or Half and Half 1 Saut bacon and onion Drain 2 Combine bacon and onions with potatoes salt and water in Slow Cooker Sprinkle basil on top 3 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours 4 Add clams and evaporated milk Cover and cook on HIGH for 40 50 minutes or until hot Sausage and Kidney Bean Stew Yield 4 6 servings 1 lb Italian sausage 1 medium onion halved and sliced 1 small green pepper cut into chunks 1 tsp fresh minced garlic 1 15 0z can whole tomatoes 1 16 0z can kidney beans drained tsp dried oregano 4 tsp dried basil 1 Saut sausage and drain Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 8 9 hours or until vegetables are tender Bs MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Stuffed Green Peppers Yield
11. d cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours 3 Stir in rice Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional hour stirring twice or until rice is tender 21 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Chicken and Cheese Enchilada Casserole Yield 6 8 servings 1 4 cup olive oil 16 6 in corn tortillas 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese shredded 4 10 0z cans chunk chicken 2 4 0z cans green chilies chopped 2 cup chopped onion 2 10 0z cans green chili enchilada sauce 1 Spray the inside of stoneware liner with cooking spray and pour oil into bottom 2 Layer ingredients in stoneware liner 4 tortilla shells spread out 1 cup cheese 1 cup chicken 4 cup green chilies 4 cup onion another tortilla layer 1 cup enchilada sauce and 1 cup cheese 3 Repeat for remaining ingredients Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over top 4 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours or until hot Chicken Tetrazzini Yield 5 servings 5 chicken breast halves skinless boneless 3 10 0z cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 large onion chopped sp salt sp dried Italian seasoning sp pepper bsp dried parsley 2 cup dry white wine 1 lb fresh mushrooms sliced 1 Combine all ingredients except mushrooms in Slow Cooker Do not overlap chicken 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 5 6 hours or until done Stir in mushrooms and cook for another 30 minutes RAMI VEGETABLES Three Vegetable Cheese Bake Yield 10 12 servings 1 16 0z
12. d sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated stoneware liner Use the stoneware liner only with the base unit E Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids E To disconnect turn control dial to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS i ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other damage to persons or property H Never use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame E Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into stoneware liner CAUTION To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base unit Cook only in stoneware liner provided CAUTION A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use If an extension cord is required special care and caution is necessary The cord must also be 1 marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 10 A 1250 W and 2 arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a pola
13. er Be sure to enclose the following items with your appliance any accessories related to your problem your full return address and daytime phone number a note describing the problem you experienced a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to determine warranty status C O D shipments cannot be accepted To return the appliance ship to To contact us please write to call or email Attn Repair Center Salton Inc Salton Inc 708 South Missouri Street P O Box 6916 Macon MO 63552 Columbia MO 65205 6916 1 800 233 9054 Email Salton Saltonusa com Limitation of Remedies No representative or person is authorized to assume for Salton Inc any other liability in connection with the sale of our products There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of tort contract or commercial law including but not limited to negligence gross negligence strict liability breach of warranty and breach of contract Repair replacement or refund shall be the sole remedy of the purchaser under this warranty and in no event shall Salton be liable for any incidental or consequential damages losses or expenses Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Legal Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
14. ical wall outlet and set control dial to HIGH Allow Slow Cooker to operate for approximately 30 minutes You will notice a slight odor this is normal and should quickly disappear After 30 minutes turn control dial to OFF and unplug from electrical wall outlet Allow to cool for about 20 minutes then uncover remove stoneware liner from the base unit and pour out water Rinse the stoneware liner dry thoroughly and place it back inside the base unit Introduction To Slow Cooking Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling point Since liquids do not boil very quickly at this temperature there is just a little steam and evaporation foods do not stick and virtually no stirring is required The Slow Cooker can operate on LOW all day and night if required When cooking on HIGH it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top Foods will cook in two thirds the time required for LOW cooking Additional liquid may be required as foods DO boil on HIGH NOTE Lid must not be removed while cooking on LOW setting How To Use The AUTO Feature The AUTO feature allows you to prepare meals in less time than it would take on LOW but not as quickly as on HIGH allowing more time for unsupervised cooking When set on AUTO the Slow Cooker begins cooking on HIGH Once the HIGH temperature is reached it then switches automatically to LOW When using the AUTO cycle you are able to initially heat the food faster shortening the
15. ings 1 3 lbs chuck or round roast 1 10 oz can condensed French onion soup 1 Place roast in Slow Cooker and pour onion soup over roast 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 8 hours or until tender 15 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Swiss Steak Yield 6 8 servings 2 lbs round steak 2 medium green peppers sliced 1 large onion sliced 2 15 0z cans tomatoes garlic style 1 Cut round steak into 4 inch squares Brown in skillet 2 Layer one half of green pepper slices and one half of onion slices in Slow Cooker followed by one half of the round steak Pour one can of tomatoes over top Repeat with remaining ingredients 3 Cover and cook on LOW for 10 11 hours or until meat is tender Serve with mashed potatoes Beef Stroganoff Yield 6 servings 1 lbs round steak sp salt sp pepper 1 cup chopped onions S S A tsp fresh minced garlic 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp dry white wine cup flour dissolved into cup cold water 4 lb fresh mushrooms sliced 1l cup sour cream 1 Cut steak into inch thick strips and coat with salt and pepper Place in Slow Cooker with onions Mix garlic Worcestershire sauce beef broth ketchup and wine Pour over meat mixture 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 4 hours or until meat is tender 3 Stir in dissolved flour and mushrooms Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 60 90 minutes stirring twice or until thick
16. iquids can always be added at a later time if necessary If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time remove the lid and turn the control dial to high After about 30 45 minutes the amount of liquid should be less E Meats will not brown during the slow cooking process Brown meats using a small amount of oil in very hot skillet Stir as each side of the meat browns Place browned meats into the stoneware liner for use in slow cooking recipes E High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor Pre cooking or browning will help reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve the color The higher the fat content the less liquid needed If cooking meat with a high fat content use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat If necessary use a slice of bread a spoon or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from the top of foods before serving E Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry E Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance It contains no user serviceable parts Do not try to repair it yourself Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing PRECAUTIONS E Do not use stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator and then reheat in the ba
17. r 1 4 tsp dry mustard Ys tsp ground cinnamon 10 whole cloves 1 Place ham in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 6 hours or until hot 2 Melt currant jelly vinegar mustard and cinnamon in a sauce pan 3 Remove ham Score ham and stud it with whole cloves Place ham back in Slow Cooker Pour sauce over ham 4 Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 60 minutes Ham and Beans Yield 6 8 servings 1 lb dried Great Northern Beans 2 cups cubed ham 1 medium onion chopped 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced carrots 1 tbsp dried parsley 1 bay leaf 6 cups water tsp salt tsp pepper 1 Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight drain Combine beans ham onion celery carrots parsley bay leaf and water in Slow Cooker 2 Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 9 hours or until beans are tender Remove bay leaf Add salt and pepper Shredded Pork Barbeque Yield 12 14 servings 1 5 lbs pork butt shoulder or blade roast 2 15 0z cans whole tomatoes drained l cup vinegar 2 medium onions sliced 1 4 cup Worcestershire sauce 6 tbsp brown sugar tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp salt l tsp pepper 2 16 0z bottles barbecue sauce 1 Combine all ingredients except barbecue sauce in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 8 hours or until meat is tender N Remove meat and discard bone Dice or shred meat and serve with w barbecue sauce 19 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide DES
18. ranty for the balance of the one year warranty period and an additional one month period No charge will be made for such repair or replacement Service and Repair Should the appliance malfunction you should first call toll free 1 800 233 9054 between the hours of 9 00 am and 5 00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a consumer with a problem Please refer to model number MAXSC5W when you call In Warranty Service USA For an appliance covered under the warranty period no charge is made for service or postage Call for return authorization 1 800 233 9054 Out of Warranty Service A flat rate charge by model is made for out of warranty service Include 8 50 U S for return shipping and handling We will notify you by mail of the amount of the charge for service and require you fo pay in advance for the repair or replacement For Products Purchased in the USA but Used in Canada You may return the product insured packaged with sufficient protection and postage and insurance prepaid to the USA address listed below Please note that all customs duty brokerage fees if any must be paid by you and we will require you to pay the cost of customs duty brokerage fees to us in advance of our performing any service Risk During Shipment We cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment For your protection carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carri
19. rized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature This product is for household use only 3 Using Your 5 Qt Slow Cooker PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS Knob e Tempered P N 21400 eer Glass Lid E P N 21664 Stoneware ee Liner Stoneware Liner Handles P N 21665 Base Unit Base Unit Handle 7 Base Unit Handle Power Indicator Light OFF LOW HIGH AUTO Power Control Dial Supply Cord with Polarized Plug ey aa Sa Figure 1 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Before Using Your Slow Cooker For The First Time E Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker E Wash stoneware liner and glass lid in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry thoroughly E Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base unit with a soft moist cloth to remove dust particles collected during packing and handling NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID E It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker once before initial use After cleaning the Slow Cooker place stoneware liner inside the base unit then pour 2 cups of water inside the stoneware liner and cover with glass lid Plug Slow Cooker into electr
20. se unit The sudden temperature change may crack the liner E Please handle the stoneware liner and glass lid carefully to ensure long life E Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes For example do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface E Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces E Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped cracked or severely scratched E Always unplug the unit from the electrical wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning 9 Care and Cleaning Instructions CAUTION Never immerse base unit or cord in water or other liquid E This unit should be cleaned after every use E Always turn OF unplug the unit from wall outlet and allow to cool completely before cleaning Wash stoneware liner and glass lid in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry thoroughly If food sticks to the surface of the stoneware liner fill it with warm soapy water and allow it to sit for a few hours before cleaning Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base unit with a soft slightly damp cloth or sponge CAUTION Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the stoneware liner glass lid or base unit as these can damage the surfaces Storage Instructions Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing Store appliance in its box or in a clean dry place Never store it while it is hot or wet To store
21. standard cooking time required for LOW by approximately 25 Cooking In Your Slow Cooker 1 Prepare recipe according to instructions 2 Place food in stoneware liner and cover with glass lid Do not fill the Slow Cooker to the brim with food Always cook with the Lid on and the stoneware liner in position Remember that frequent lifting of the Lid during cooking delays the cooking time When cooking a meat and vegetable combination place the vegetables in the bottom of the stoneware liner first Then add the meat and other ingredients Before cooking frozen food add some warm liquid CAUTION IF THE LINER IS HOT DO NOT ADD COLD FOOD The stoneware liner CANNOT withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes and will easily crack 3 Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet 4 Select temperature setting LOW HIGH or AUTO 5 Cook according to recipe instructions CAUTION Base unit will get very warm during cooking This is where the two heating elements are located Use pot holders or oven mitts when moving or handling the unit 6 When cooking time is complete turn the control dial to the OFF position and unplug the Slow Cooker from the electrical wall outlet Remove glass lid CAUTION To remove the glass lid grasp the knob and lift the Lid slightly to allow steam to escape before completely removing the Lid Open away from face to avoid scalding from the steam 7 Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape then carefull
22. y remove the stoneware liner from inside the base unit 3 MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Using Your Slow Cooker Continued Figure 2 CAUTION Use oven mitts to grasp stoneware liner handles to remove stoneware liner from base unit See Figure 2 CAUTION If you are moving the Slow Cooker grasp the unit by the base unit handles use pot holders or oven mitts Even when switched OFF and unplugged the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after using Set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing Converting Standard Recipes to Slow Cooking E Vegetables such as carrots potatoes turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many meats Be sure to place them on the bottom of the stoneware liner and cover them with liquid E If possible substitute condensed soups with fresh milk or yogurt E Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking E Add fresh milk or yogurt during the last 2 hours E Rice noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods Cook them separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes or follow Slow Cooker recipe directions ik MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Hints for Slow Cooking E When cooking in a Slow Cooker remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for a Slow Cooker The exceptions to this rule would be rice and soups Remember l
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