Magic Chef MCSSC5ST User's Manual
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1. 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING CAUTION NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID 1 Always unplug and cool the Slow Cooker completely before cleaning 2 Both the stoneware and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher To avoid damage position the stoneware in dishwasher rack so that it will not hit other items during cleaning 3 If food sticks to the stoneware fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning A paste of baking soda may be used with a plastic scouring pad 4 To remove water spots or mineral deposits wipe the stoneware with distilled white vinegar For difficult stains pour a small amount into the stoneware and allow to soak Rinse and dry thoroughly 5 Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft slightly damp cloth Never use abrasive cleansers to clean the base unit as they may damage the surfaces MAINTENANCE This appliance requires little maintenance It contains no user serviceable parts Do not try to repair it yourself Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician 1 Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes For example do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware into cold water or onto a wet surface 2 Do use the stonewa2. not boil away like they do in conventional cooking Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for the Slow Cooker The exceptions to this rule would be rice and soups Remember liquids can always be added later if necessary If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time remove the cover and reprogram the Slow Cooker to continue to cook HIGH for 45 minutes Check every 15 minutes After about 30 45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6 8 hours of cooking on LOW temperature Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry 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 Slow Cooker and cover them with liquid Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and acidic foods Dried beans should be boiled before adding to a recipe Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil Boil 10 minutes reduce heat cover and allow to simmer 1 hours or until beans are tender If necessary soaking in water should be completed before boiling Discard water after soaking or boiling Add fresh dairy products milk sour cream or yogurt prior to serving Evaporated milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking
3. Sfmagic Chef SLOW COOKER 5 Quart INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model MCSSC5ST THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A MAGIC CHEF PRODUCT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS s01nennnannnnnnznnoennan ena nanna 4 PARTS AND FEATURES _ 6 BEFORE USE ii ai saiccstdsccadesteascecivaceasteasuchosedeadesssedisacatusededsocedesdasecsacdacsadadedecvses saveceaucadsussadeacdeatess sete 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS rr e ae ee ea ao aanas aaeeea oe e aS e taae sep aee SEEE E ISE raS DSa 8 COOKING TIPS A 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ccccssscesscecsscessscecescessersusseesersessessnssesscesuscessorcesseesessessesaseesecssuseee 10 WARRANTY sicccccsscescesccescsitesesetacecsanenciaessetotsscceuslesecsavaecedatcosodecessua teveedcnuocedabeceadeced 11 What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Reco
4. base unit Cover the unit with the glass lid 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet 4 Switch the Slow Cooker on HIGH setting for 30 minutes A slight odor is normal and should disappear quickly 5 After 30 minutes switch OFF the Slow Cooker Unplug the unit and allow it to cool 6 Wearing oven mitts grasp the stoneware handles carefully to lift and remove the stoneware from the base unit and pour the water out 7 Rinse the stoneware dry thoroughly and place it back in the base unit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The stoneware CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature changes If the stoneware is hot DO NOT add cold food Before cooking frozen food add some warm liquid 1 Place food into the stoneware and cover with the glass lid DO NOT FILL THE STONEWARE TO THE TOP WITH FOOD For best results the Slow Cooker should be at least half filled If cooking soups or stews allow a Z inch space between the food and the top of the stoneware so ingredients can come to simmer When cooking a combination of meats and vegetables place the vegetables in the bottom then add the meat and other ingredients Plug the cord into an electrical outlet Switch the Slow Cooker on LOW HIGH WARM setting as instructed bv a recipe LOW is recommended for cooking in extended period of time 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 to 2 hours on LOW WARM is recommended for keeping already cooked food at serving temperature DO NOT cooki
5. gnize Safety Symbols Words Labels A WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death A CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION This appliance generates heat and steam during use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other injurv to persons or damage propertv When using electrical appliances basic precautions should alwavs be followed including the following 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 2 This appliance is for household use only Do not use outdoors 3 Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use 4 Before the initial use check if the voltage indicated on the base of appliance corresponds to the voltage in your home 5 not turn the power on unless this appliance is properly assembled 6 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 7 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return this appliance to an authorized service center for examination repair or adjustment 8 The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury 9 Unplug the appliance from the ou
6. nd all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without prior written consent from MC Appliance Corporation Model Parts amp Labor Type of Service MCSSC5ST One Year Carry In For Service or Assistance please call 888 775 0202 Or visit us on the web at www magicchef com to request warranty service 11
7. nd may be used if care is exercised in their use If along detachable power supply cords or extension cord is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension cord should be at least equal or great than the electrical rating of the appliance 2 If the appliance is a grounded type the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord 3 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over A WARNING To protect against electric shock fire and injury to person s do not immerse main cord plug or unit in water or any other liquid A CAUTION Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If necessary an extension cord must have compatible rating for power and voltage Do not modify the plug and extension cord with this appliance including 3 prong grounded plug PARTS AND FEATURES 4 Lid Knob Stoneware 4 Stoneware Handles Base Handles Off Warm This illustration may slightly vary from the actual Slow Cooker SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Rating 120V Power Rating 270 Watts e Maximum Capacity 5 Quarts BEFORE USE 1 Carefullv unpack the Slow Cooker and clean it as instructed in CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 Itis necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the stoneware Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware and place it inside the
8. ng on WARM setting Using oven mitts carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the lid knob and lift the lid slightly away from any people This allows the steam to escape before removing the lid Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape Then using oven mitts remove the stoneware from the base nit Serve contents If serving directly from the stoneware always place a trivet or protective padding under the stoneware before placing it on a table or countertop Unplug from electrical outlet Allow it to cool completely before cleaning see CARE AND MAINTENANCE Even when switched OFF and unplugged the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after its use set it aside and allow the unit to cool before cleaning or storing Please take note of the following chart for cooking purposes Setting Max Temp Time to reach Max Temp LOW 208F 8 5 hours HIGH 212F 5 hours WARM 145F 6 5 hours COOKING TIPS CAUTION The lid handle mav get hot while cooking use an oven mitt when handling the Slow Cooker is necessarv 1 10 Less tender cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more expensive varieties If meat is fatty browning them will reduce the amount of fat and help preserve color and add richer flavor Use a small amount of oil to brown meats in a skillet or broiler Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground When cooking in the Slow Cooker remember that liquids do
9. re to store food in the refrigerator and then reheat in the base unit The sudden temperature change may crack the stoneware 3 Avoid hitting the stoneware and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces 4 Do not use stoneware glass lid if chipped cracked or severely scratched 10 e Smagic Chef LIMITED WARRANTY Unless otherwise prohibited MC Appliance Corporation warrants each 5 Quart Slow Cooker MCSSCSST to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part s at the company s option of the unit that fails during the warranty period A copy of the dated sales receipt or invoice is required to receive warranty service or a refund This warranty covers an appliance in use within the continental United States Puerto Rico and Hawaii The warranty does not cover the following Damages due to shipping or improper installation Damages due to misuse or abuse Content losses due to failure of the unit Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on proper use of the product or improper installation Failure of this product if used for other than for its intended purpose Disposal costs for any failed unit not returned to our factory Any delivery costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified This warranty is in lieu of any a
10. tlet when not in use assembling and disassembling and before cleaning Make sure the appliance cools down completely before assembling disassembling and cleaning 10 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 12 Leave about 6 to 8 inches of open space around the appliance 13 Do not place the appliance near or touch flammable material such as curtains and draperies 14 Extreme caution must be taken when moving the Slow Cooker containing hot liquids 15 Never use the stoneware on gas or electric cooktops 16 Do not cook in the base unit without the stoneware 17 Take precaution when lifting the lid Allow water to drip into the stoneware 18 Do not clean with metal scouring pads 19 Allow the Slow Cooker to completely cool down and store it in a cool dry place Notes on the cord plug This appliance has a polarized plug To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only in one way If the plug does not fit fully into an electrical outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way A A shorter power supply cord or detached power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from being entangled in or tripping over a longer cord B Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available a
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