8.5 Qt. Deluxe Stainless
Steel Slow Cooker
Olla de Cocimiento Lento
8.5 Litros de capacidad
Model MST-900V
INSTRUCTION MANUAL & RECIPES
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions
carefully and keep for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ….
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS________________________ 2
PARTS & FEATURES ____________________________ 3
BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER ________________ 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _______________________ 4
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING ________________________ 5-6
CARE & CLEANING _____________________________ 7
RECIPES _____________________________________ 8-13
WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE _________________ Back
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.
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.
POLARIZED PLUG
If 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.
This appliance is intended for Household Use Only.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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. The use of attachments or tools not recommended by supplier may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or work-top, and
keep it away form any hot surfaces.
9. KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AWAY FROM ANY HOT PLATES, BURNERS AND HEATED
OVENS.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food,
water, or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
12. Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic pot is empty.
13. Allow lid and slow cooker to cool before allowing it to touch water.
14. 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 gloves or
a cloth when removing lid or handling contents.
15. Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the ceramic pot.
16. Do not use slow cooker or glass lid if cracked or chipped.
17. Never leave the appliance connected to the socket outlet when not in use.
18. Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside down or laid on its side.
19. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
20. The appliance must not be immersed in water.
21. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
23. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacture or its service agent.
24. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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PARTS & FEATURES
A
) Knob for Lid
B) Tempered Glass Lid
C) 8.5Qt. Ceramic Inner Pot
D) Outer Body/Base
E) Power Indicator Light
F) Off / Warm / Low / High Knob
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BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
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.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING:
• 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.
• Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the main socket.
• Set the temperature to LOW or HIGH settings and cook according to the recipe.
• Do not exceed cooking for over 8 hours.
• Once food is finished cooking, you can switch off the slow cooker or set it to Keep
Warm to keep food warm up to 4 hours.
• To turn off, set the knob to OFF and unplug the slow cooker after cooking is complete
and remove the ceramic pot using heat resistant gloves or mitts.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL
REMAIN HOT.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION:
• Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 4 hours. Past 4 hours and food
contents may start to become dry or the flavor may alter.
• Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the slow cooker to keep warm
as well.
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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
ABOUT SLOW COOKING:
• Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with
minimum preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen.
• Traditionally slow cooking has centered on soups and casseroles but with this
oval ceramic pot you can also produce most modern family meals and dinner
party dishes. This pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take
straight to the table for serving. (Always place the slow cooker on a heat proof
mat or surface).
• This method of cooking is ideal for preparing tougher cuts of meat, giving them
the long, gentle simmering that ensures that they become tender and full of
flavor.
• The slow cooker should be at least half full for best results to avoid over spilling.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker,
remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low or medium)
and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will
escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10 minutes to the
cooking time.
• If cooking soups, leave a 5 cm space between the top of the cook pot and the
food surface to allow simmering.
• Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food
that morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container
in the refrigerator. Transfer the food to the slow cooker and add liquid/gravy.
Select the setting low, high or medium.
• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low. 4-6 hours on high
and 5-7 hours on medium.
• Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and
cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can
affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water and fat content, initial temperature of
the food and the size of the food.
• Food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be
required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker.
• Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange vegetables
in the lower half of the pot.
• After food is cooked, switch cooker off and leave covered with the lid. There will
be enough heat in the slow cooker to keep warm for 30 minutes. If you require
longer to keep warm switch to the low setting.
• All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug
prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the slow
cooker.
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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.
• 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.
• Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to ensure
they are cooked to the desired temperature.
• Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the ceramic 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 ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave or on a
gas/electrical hob.
• Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold water
to a very hot opt could cause it to crack.
• 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 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.
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CARE & CLEANING
Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in the OFF position before storing
away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning.
- The ceramic insert is dishwasher safe or can also be cleaned with warm soapy
water. To remove any foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the pot,
simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day.
- Do not place a hot or warm ceramic insert into a cold environment or it may
result in cracking.
- The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried. DO
NOT use harsh abrasive cleaner or scouring pad to clean any part of the slow
cooker as this will damage the surfaces.
- The glass lid is dishwasher safe once it has cooled down to room temperature.
Do not place a hot or warm glass lid into a cold environment or it may result in
cracking.
WARNING: NEVER SUBMERGE THE ENTIRE SLOW COOKER INTO WATER OR ANY
OTHER LIQUID OR THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SLOW COOKER.
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