Black & Decker MGD600 User Manual

*

6-quart

slow cooker

owner ’s manual

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MGD600

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

■ Do not touch hot surfaces: use handles or knobs. Use potholders when
removing cover or handling hot containers.

■ To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base
unit in water or other liquid.

■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.

■ Unplug from outlet when not in use. Allow to cool before cleaning.

■ Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.

■ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injury.

■ Do not use outdoors.

■ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

■ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.

■ Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot food, water, or other hot liquids.

■ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

■ Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip

into unit.

■ To disconnect, turn control to Off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

■ Bowl containers are designed for use with this appliance only. They

must never be used on a range top. Do not set a hot container on a wet
or cold surface. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding
refrigerated foods into a heated Bowl. Do not use a cracked container.

■ Plug into a standard AC electrical outlet. Do not use any other electrical
outlet.

■ This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Use for anything other
than intended will void the warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug — one blade is wider than the other. As
a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try again. If it still does
not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

ELECTRICAL CORD

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce safety hazards that may
occur with a longer cord. If more cord length is needed, an extension cord
with a polarized plug may be used. It should be rated not less than 10
amperes, 120 Volts, and have Underwriters Laboratories listing. When
using a longer cord, be sure it does not drape over a working area or
dangle where it could be pulled on or tripped over. Handle cord carefully for
longer life; avoid jerking or straining it at outlet and appliance connections.

SOFT-GRIP HANDLES
NOTE: The rubberized soft-grip is free of natural rubber and latex. It is

safe for use by individuals allergic or sensitive to these materials.

SLOW COOKER PARTS

Handles

Stoneware Bowl
(inner pot)

Glass Lid

Signal
Light

Base

4-Position
Control Dial
(Auto/Off/High/
Keeps Warm)

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker.

2. Wash the interior of the Stoneware Bowl and the Glass Lid in warm,
soapy water. Rinse well and dr y thoroughly. You may notice small
“pits” or “dings” in the stoneware surface. These are not defects but a
natural part of the stoneware process and are normal.

3. Wipe the interior and exterior surfaces of the Base with a soft, moist
cloth to remove dust particles that may have collected during packing
and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, STONEWARE BOWL,
CORD, OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

USING STONEWARE BOWL & LID

IMPORTANT: All glass and glass ceramic materials are BREAKABLE.
Always handle the Stoneware Bowl and Lid carefully. Avoid hitting them
against a faucet or other hard surface. Accidental breakage from impact is
not covered by the warranty. For maximum benefit from the Stoneware
Bowl and Lid, follow these tips:

• To avoid damage to the interior of the Stoneware Bowl, always use

utensils made of plastic, rubber, or wood. DO NOT use metal utensils, as
they may leave grey marks or may scratch the cookware.

• Do not touch the sides of the Slow Cooker Base while food is cooking.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing the Lid or the
Stoneware Bowl from the Base after cooking. To avoid burns from
escaping steam, tilt the Lid away from your hands and face when
removing it.

• Do not set the Stoneware Bowl directly on a countertop or table; use a

trivet or hot pad.

• Do not pour cold water into a hot Stoneware Bowl.

• NEVER heat the Stoneware Bowl when it is empty.

• Keep the Lid away from a broiler, microwave browning element, toaster

oven coils, hot stovetop burners, oven heat vents or any other direct
heat source. DO NOT PLACE A HOT LID on cold or wet surfaces, as this
may cause it to crack or shatter.

• If the Lid becomes cracked, do not use it. Discard it and get a

replacement. Damaged items may break without warning.

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HOW TO USE

Using a Slow Cooker is easy but different from conventional cooking.
Follow the recommended guidelines in this book. Times listed in each
recipe are approximate and should serve only as guidelines.

1. Follow the recipe by filling the Bowl with food and ingredients. Place
the Bowl into the Base, cover it with the Lid, and plug the unit in.

2. Turn the Control Dial to Auto or High and note the time the Cooker
started.

3. Be sure to turn the Control Dial to Off after cooking.

CLEANING & STORAGE

1. Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.

2. Wash the Stoneware Bowl and Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry. If food sticks to the surface, fill the Bowl with warm, soapy water
and let it soak for a while before cleaning. Do not submerge the
Stoneware Bowl or let it sit in standing water as it may absorb water
through the unglazed bottom. Absorbed water can lead to uneven
temperatures when heated and potential cracking.

3. If scouring is necessary, use a nylon pad or brush with liquid detergent
or non-abrasive cleanser on the Bowl. Both the Bowl and Lid are also
dishwasher-safe.

4. Wipe the Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE
THE BASE IN WATER.

5. Be sure all parts are clean, cool, and dry before storing. Store the unit
in a clean, dry place. Use the cord wrap at the bottom of the Base to
store the cord.

HELPFUL HINTS

1. Be sure to follow proper food safety practices when using this slow
cooker.

2. The slow cooker should always be at least
results. It should never be more than about
about 1

3. Never store foods to be cooked the next day in the Stoneware Bowl in
the refrigerator overnight. It will take too long to heat the Bowl up,
prior to the food starting to cook.

1

⁄4-inches from the top rim.

5

1

⁄2 full for best cooking

3

⁄4 full (18 cups total), or

14. When cooking on Hi setting, periodically remove the lid and stir

ingredients for more even heating and cooking. Use Hi setting for
shorter cooking times, and when you plan on being at home.

15. Use Auto setting for longer cooking times (7-8 hours), and when you

will not be at home. On Auto, the Slow Cooker starts out on a high
temperature, and then automatically reduces to a lower temperature
after about 2 hours.

16. Longer cooking times tend to evaporate some of the liquid in recipes

and if foods are allowed to cook too long, foods may tend to taste dry
(like a pot roast allowed to cook more than 8 hours), and stick/burn
onto the bottom of the Bowl.

17. Soups are a natural in a slow cooker. They can simmer away, blending

flavors and tenderizing dried beans and meats. It may be necessary at
times to add additional liquid (broth, milk, water) to thin soup or stew
prior to serving.

18. To keep foods warm after cooking, turn control to Keep Warm setting.

To avoid dr ying out foods, do not keep foods on this setting for more
than 2 hours.

19. It is not recommended to reheat food in the slow cooker.

10. The Lid on the Stoneware Bowl does not have a tight fit. Spattering

and condensation may be noted at times.

RECIPES

Recipe Tips

1. The recipes included here have been designed to work in this 6-quart
slow cooker. Use them as a reference to adapt your own favorite soup,
stew and chili recipes.

2. When adapting your own recipes, be sure to add enough liquid to keep
foods moist. Foods cook best when submerged below liquid.

3. Roasts and hams up to 5 pounds can be cooked in the Slow Cooker.
Do not cook whole poultry. Remember that foods cut into smaller
pieces will cook faster than whole roasts.

4. Less tender cuts of meat are best suited for slow cooker preparation;
they need longer cooking times and supply more moisture.

5. Skim off fat prior to serving sauces. Sauces can be thickened prior to
serving if desired. Just transfer sauce to a saucepan and heat on range
surface unit. Mix 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour with a little water
and then add to sauce. Stir constantly until sauce thickens.

6

Split Pea Soup

11⁄2pounds dried split peas 1 teaspoon chervil or rosemary
2 cups chopped ham 1 teaspoon summer savory
2 medium onions, chopped 12 cups chicken broth
2 stalks celery, chopped

1

⁄3cup chopped parsley 2 cups milk

1. Combine split peas, ham, onion, celery, parsley, seasonings, and chicken broth in

Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base.

2. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto Setting.

3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 8 to 9 hours on Auto.

4. Prior to serving, stir in milk and blend thoroughly to heat.

Makes: 10 (1

1

⁄2-cup) servings.

Tasty Bean Soup

11⁄2pounds boneless pork chops, 1 teaspoon salt

trimmed of fat, cut into 12 whole cloves

1

⁄2-inch cubes 2 bay leaves

1

1

⁄2pounds dried 16 bean soup mix* 7 cans (141⁄2-ounce each) beef broth
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups water

1. Combine pork chop cubes, dried beans, carrots, celery, onion, salt, cloves, bay leaves,

and beef broth in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. Position Stoneware Bowl in
Slow Cooker Base.

2. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto. About one-half hour before serving,

stir in 2 cups water. Stir to mix and heat.
Makes: About 12 (1
*No need to soak or precook beans.

1

⁄2cups) servings.

Mexican Corn Soup

Soup:

1 pound dried small red beans* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 large onions, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 heaping tablespoons minced garlic

1

⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
3 red or green peppers, diced To Serve:
6 cans (14

1

⁄2-ounce each) vegetable Hot cooked white rice

stock or broth Nonfat yogurt

5 cups frozen corn, thawed 3 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves

1. Combine all soup ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. Position

Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base.

2. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto. Prior to serving, stir in additional

vegetable broth, if desired.

4. Serve over cooked rice, with dollops of yogurt and cilantro leaves on top.
Makes: About 11 (1

1

⁄2cup) servings.

*No need to soak or precook beans.

7

Spicy Pot Roast in Sauce

1 large onion, quartered and sliced
1 pot roast, rump or bottom round

(about 5 pounds) 3 teaspoons minced garlic

1. Spread onions over bottom of Stoneware Bowl. Position pot roast on top of onions.

2. Combine chili sauce, vinegar and garlic and mix. Pour over pot roast.

3. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

4. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto.

5. Remove pot roast carefully. Skim fat off sauce and serve as gravy.
Makes: About 12 (4-ounce) servings.
Note: See Recipe Tips, #5, for making sauce thicker.

3

⁄4cup chili sauce

3

⁄4cup Balsamic vinegar

Easy Tomato Beef Stew

3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2 jars (41⁄2-ounce each) whole mushrooms,

2-inch pieces drained

1 can (28-ounce) diced tomatoes, 1 envelope (1-ounce) dried onion

undrained soup mix

1 can (11-ounce) tomato soup

1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or for 7 to 8 hours on Auto.

4. Serve over rice or noodles, if desired.
Makes: About 10 (1-cup) servings.

Chunky Spaghetti Sauce

11⁄2pounds lean ground beef, 1 can (141⁄2-ounce) diced tomatoes

cooked and drained 2 cans (14
3 onions, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar
2 green peppers, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons basil
4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons oregano
2 cans (28-ounce each) diced 2 teaspoons salt

tomatoes

2 cans (6-ounce each) tomato paste

1

⁄2-ounce each) beef broth

1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 4 hours on Hi, or for 7 to 8 hours on Auto.

4. Stir in tomato paste about 30 minutes before serving to thicken sauce.
Makes: About 10 (1

1

⁄2-cup) servings.

Polish Sausage Stew

2 pounds kielbasa, cut diagonally 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

in 2-inch lengths 2 cans (14
2 pounds refrigerator-type sauerkraut, 2 cups apple juice or cider

drained and rinsed under hot water 2 bay leaves
4 medium potatoes, unpeeled and each 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

cut into 6-8 pieces 1 teaspoon black pepper
2 red apples, unpeeled, cored and cut 1 teaspoon thyme

into 12 pieces

1

⁄2-ounce each) chicken broth

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1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix.

2. Place Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 4 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto.
Makes: About 10 (1

1

⁄2-cup) servings.

Slow Cooker Chili

11⁄2pounds lean ground beef, 2 cans (141⁄2-ounce each) beef broth

cooked and drained 2 cans (4
2 large onions, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons cumin

1

⁄2pound dried kidney beans* 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste (optional)

3 cans (14

1

⁄2-ounce each) diced tomatoes

1. Combine all ingredients, except tomato paste, in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 5 to 6 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto.

4. For a thicker chili, stir in tomato paste one-half to 1 hour prior to serving.

5. Serve over hot, fluffy rice, if desired.
Makes: About 12 (1-cup) servings.
*No need to soak or precook beans.

1

⁄2-ounce each) chopped chilies

1

⁄2pound dried kidney beans* 2 cans (41⁄2-ounce each) chopped chilies
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 4 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chili powder
3 cans (14

1

⁄2-ounce each) vegetable broth 3 teaspoons ground cumin

2 cans (28-ounce each) diced tomatoes,

undrained

1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 7 hours on Auto.
Makes: 10 (1

1

⁄2-cup) servings.

*No need to soak or precook beans.

New England Boiled Dinner

4-41⁄2pounds fully-cooked ham, boneless 2 bay leaves
4 medium red potatoes, quartered 15-20 whole peppercorns
6 medium carrots, cut in 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2-inch lengths

Favorite Vegetarian Chili

2 onions, quartered 1 medium cabbage, cut into wedges
3 cans (14

or beef broth

1. Combine all ingredients except cabbage in Stoneware Bowl. Stir slightly.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

3. Cook on Hi for 5 hours, or Auto for 7 hours.

4. One-half hour before cooking is complete, add cabbage wedges to Stoneware Bowl.
Makes: About 8-10 servings (about 5 to 6 ounces ham and 1-cup vegetables/serving).

1

⁄2-ounce each) chicken (about 11⁄2-pounds)

9

Jerk Chicken

8 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths 1 teaspoon ground pepper
6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

each cut into 4 pieces 3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 large onions, quartered 1 chicken (about 4 pounds),

1

1

⁄2tablespoons allspice cut up, skin removed

1

1

⁄2tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 can (14
1 tablespoon nutmeg

1. Using a food processor or blender, combine green onions, jalapeno peppers, onions,

allspice, dry mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce.
Process to chop and blend well. Coat chicken pieces with mixture (it will be thick).

2. Cover, and marinate overnight in refrigerator.

3. Transfer chicken to Stoneware Bowl, including all marinade. Add chicken broth. Position

Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base.

4. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting.

5. Cook for 3 hours on Hi or 4 hours on Auto.

6. Serve with rice, if desired, and pass the cooking sauce.
Makes: About 5-6 servings (1-2 pieces/serving).

1

⁄2-ounce) chicken broth

3

⁄4cup (11⁄2sticks) butter, cut into 1 package (12-ounces) semi-sweet

9 pieces chocolate morsels

4 cans (14-ounce each) sweetened 3 packages (11-ounce each)

condensed milk butterscotch morsels

1 package (24-ounces) semi-sweet

chocolate morsels 3 teaspoons vanilla

1. Combine butter, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate and butterscotch morsels

into Stoneware Bowl.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi setting.

3. Cook for no more than 1

1

⁄2hours.

4. Add vanilla and stir well to mix melted ingredients. Serve over ice cream.
Makes: About 12 cups sauce (or 48 (2-ounce) servings).

Mulled Orange Cider

Hot Fudge Sauce

12 cups apple cider
6 cups orange juice 2 navel oranges, cut in half
4 sticks cinnamon and then sliced
1 teaspoon allspice

1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.

2. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi.

3. Cook for 3 hours, or until desired temperature is reached.
Makes: About 32 (5-ounce) servings.

1

⁄2cup packed brown sugar

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SERVICE OR REPAIR

For service, repair, or any questions regarding your appliance, call the
“800” number on the cover of this book. Do NOT return the product to
the place of purchase. Do NOT mail the product back to the manufacturer
nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website:
www.householdproductsinc.com.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Applica warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty
material or workmanship for a one-year period after the original date
of consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the
product resulting from accident, misuse, or repairs performed by
unauthorized personnel. If the product should become defective within
the warranty period, or you have questions regarding warranty or
service, call Consumer Assistance and Information toll free at:
1-800-231-9786.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Copyright © 2000 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.
Pub No. 175698-01-RV00

Applica Consumer Products, Inc.

* is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, U.S.A.

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6-quart

slow cooker

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