1.5 Qt. Slow Cooker
MST-250XS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep
for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . .
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical products, especially
when children are present.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PRODUCT IS
UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING,
RELOCATING, SERVICING, OR CLEANING.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or any non-
removable parts of this slow cooker in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children.
4. Unplug from the socket when not in use, before adding or removing attachments, and
before cleaning.
5. The use of attachments or tools not recommended by supplier may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or work-top, and keep it
away form any hot surfaces.
8. KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT PLATES, BURNERS AND HEATED OVENS.
9. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water,
or other hot liquids.
10. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use.
11. Do not switch on the cooker if the stoneware pot is empty.
12. Allow lid and stoneware pot to cool before allowing it to touch water or any cool
surface.
13. Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker during its operation or before it
cools. Use the handles or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts or a cloth
when removing lid or handling contents.
14. Never cook directly in the base of the unit. Always use the stoneware pot included
with your appliance.
15. Do not use stoneware pot or glass lid if cracked or chipped.
16. Never leave the appliance connected to the socket outlet when not in use.
17. Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside down or on its side.
18. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
19. Certain countertop and table surfaces, such as Corian®, laminate and other surfaces,
are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. If
you plan to use the product for a prolonged period of time, we highly recommend
placing a hot pad or trivet under your appliance beforehand to prevent possible
damage to the surface. And never leave the appliance unattended.
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY!
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SHORT CORD & POLARIZED PLUG ..
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.
If an extension cord is used: (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product; (2) the extension cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by
children or pets
This appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other), please
follow the below instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with
an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not
alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME ..
Before using the slow cooker for the first time:
Remove all packaging materials, labels and tags from the product.
Wash the stoneware 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.
• Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to
soak).
• There is an area on the base of the crock pot that has to remain unglazed for
manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, and therefore will soak up water,
this should be avoided.
• Do not switch the cooker on when the crock pot is empty or out of the base.
PLEASE NOTE: The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is
normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements
during manufacturing.
• LOW SETTING:
The low setting is recommended for cooking foods with low liquid
density. Food can be cooked for up to 4-6 hours.
• HIGH SETTING:
The high setting is recommended for cooking foods with high liquid
content and for meats, beans and grains. Food can be cooked for up to 4 hours.
• KEEP WARM SETTING:
Keep food warm in the slow cooker for easy serving. Food can
be kept warm for up to 4 hours. Extended periods may result in altering the flavor of
the food and over-drying the food.
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USING YOUR SLOW COOKER . .
OPERATION:
1. Place the slow cooker base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of
the work surface. Do not use on the floor.
2. Make sure the control knob is set to the OFF position.
3. Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic cooking pot, and place the pot into the
base.
4. 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.
5. Plug the unit into a power outlet.
6. Select the setting at which you wish to cook or keep food warm.
7. Avoid lifting the glass lid too often during the cooking process.
8. When cooking is complete, switch to the OFF position and unplug.
9. Remove the stoneware pot using oven mitts/gloves for serving or transfer food to a
serving bowl.
10. Always wait for the appliance to cool down completely before washing.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not place hot glass lid in cold water or a cold counter surface. The sudden
difference in temperature may cause the tempered glass to shatter.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL REMAIN
HOT.
SUITABLE FOODS FOR SLOW COOKING & PREPARATION:
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a few guidelines that need
to be followed.
• Due to the small size of this mini slow cooker, it is recommended to use for sauces, dips or
other foods in small quantities.
• Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than meat. They
should be gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables
are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking
liquid.
• Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not
allow fat to evaporate.
• If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut down on
the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same
extent as with conventional cooking.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
• Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins
before use in a slow cooker.
• Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the stoneware pot may have
minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfection. Low
heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear
and tear through the products life, the outer surface may start appearing “crazed”.
• Do not put the stoneware pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave or on a
gas/electrical hob.
• Do not subject the stoneware pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water
to a very hot opt could cause it to crack.
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