Elite MST-500D Use and Care Manual
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1. ite CUISINE BY MAXI MATIC 5 Qt Stainless Steel Slow Cooker With Dipper Model MST 500D Instruction Manual Before operating your new appliance please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference 0 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Check that the your outlet corresponds with the voltage that stated on the rating power voltage of label of the appliance before using the appliance Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord plugs the appliance or its control panel in water or any other liquid Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool down completely before putting on or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance The product is not a toy Please keep out of reach of children and pets This product is not intended for use by children or lacking experience or knowledae unless 11 12 13 14 15 16 Should the unit be accidentally immersed in water immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet Do NOT attempt to touch the water while the plug2. of the appliance is in the power outlet Do not leave the unit unattended when in use Should the unit stop working properly disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet do NOT attempt to repair the malfunctioning unit unless you are a qualified electrician The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or personal injuries Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table counters or touch hot surfaces Do not place the appliance or the stoneware liner on or near a hot gas or electric burner or a heated oven Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids Alwavs attach blua to the appliance Caution Hot surface This unit generates heat and hot steam during usage proper precaution must be taken to prevent the risks of either burns or injuries on skin contact fire breakout or demag9 to property ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19 Avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated stoneware liner 20 Do not use appliance for other than its intended use 21 This product is not a toy Please keep out of reach of children and pets This product is not intended for use by children by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lacking experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
3. stoneware liner and glass lid can also be washed in the dishwater However care should be taken not to chip or crack the stoneware liner pot or lid Wipe the interior and exterior of the main base with a damp 8 sponge NEVER IMMERSE THE MAIN BASE IN WATER 9 AND NEVER PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER Never immerse the appliance in 10 water or any other liquid Never fill the stoneware liner with water to clean it when it is still 10 Avoid putting any of the parts particularly the lid and stoneware liner through sudden extreme temperature changes For example do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator and then reheat in the main base The sudden temperature change may crack the liner Let the stoneware liner warm up at room temperature before using with the main base Avoid hard shocks against the liner and lid Do not use if either the liner or lid are chipped cracked or severely scratched Do not attempt to repair or replace a damaged power cord Contact the manufacturer its service agent or a similarly qualified person for repair or LIMITED WARRANTY ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE 1 Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision inspected and tested before leaving our factory 2 It is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufa
4. to cool down before cleaning and or storing it HOW TO USE cont WARNING According to U S Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service to avoid a food borne illness foods such as meat fish and poultry should be thoroughly cooked before eating Before serving these foods determine their temperature using a food thermometer not included Refer to the USDA web site for information on food temperature rules TEMPERATURE KNOB e According to the preparation of the food you can cook using the LOW Low cooking setting or HIGH High cooking setting positions e The LOW heat setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning No stirring is required when using this setting It is ideal for vegetable dishes and for re heating food e The HIGH heat setting will cook food in half the time required for the LOW heat setting as food will boil when cooked on the HIGH heat setting It may be necessary to add extra liquid depending on PRACTICAL ADVICE e In order to prolong the appliance s lifespan and to protect the stoneware liner we advise you not to create thermal shocks during use put the unit and its parts through extreme changes in temperature For example never pour boiling liquid on cold ingredients or on the contrary never put frozen food in when the stoneware liner is hot As a rule if the liner is hot do NOT add cold or frozen food and vise
5. versa the amount of time in which it is cooked Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavor distribution Food should be monitored when using the HIGH setting You can also alternate between the HIGH and LOW setting while cooking Using the KEEP WARM position the slow cooker will keep the food at serving temperature after cooking approx 150 F DO NOT USE THIS SETTING TO COOK FOOD Power light will light on when the tamnarat ra knah ie cat in anu nf Never fill the stoneware liner to the brim as the contents might spill over during the cooking process leave a minimum of 2 inches of space from the top of the rim Do not run the unit consecutively for more than 8 hours DEFROST ANY FROZEN CONTENT BEFORE COOKING INTO THE SLOW COOKER Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking will increase a aes sti HOW TO USE cont PRACTICAL ADVICE cont When cooking meat and vegetables simultaneously place the vegetables at the bottom of the stoneware liner first and then add the meat and other ingredients Meat will not brown when slow cooking If you wish to brown the It is not recommended to cook rice noodles or pasta for extended periods of time Please cook these separately and add to the preparation 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time meat please brown the meat in a COOKING WITH YOUR SLOW COOKER e Contrary to conventional cooking separate co
6. Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi Matic USA 1 Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping 2 Before packing your unit for return be sure to enclose a Your name full address with zip code daytime telephone number and RA b A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed and d Any parts or accessories related to the problem 3 Maxi Matic USA recommends you ship the package U P S ground service for tracking purposes We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us during incoming shipment For your protection always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier C O D shipments cannot be accepted 4 All return shipping charges must be prepaid by you 5 Mark the outside of your package MAXI MATIC USA 18401 E ARENTH AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91748 1 Once your return has been received by our warehouse Maxi Matic USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship subject to the conditions in paragraph B 7 Maxi Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or replacement product back to you 12
7. cturing defects under normal use and conditions for one 1 year cord excluded This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product 3 If you need to exchange the unit please return it in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store where you purchased it If you are past the store s allowed return policy period please see the enclosed Warranty 4 If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions it should give you years of satisfactory service 5 During the one year warranty period a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a new or reconditioned comparable model at our option when the product is returned to our Service Center See the Returns section below 6 The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one year warranty period and an additional one month period 7 This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 contiguous states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover Damages caused by unreasonable use neglect normal wear and tear commercial use improper assembly or installation of product Damages caused in shipping Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers Defects other than manufacturing defects Breakage caused by misuse abuse accident alteration lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or vo
8. eating for approximately 30 minutes You may notice a slight odor this is normal and will auicklv disannear E and allow cooling for 20 minutes Wearing oven mitts grasp the stoneware liner by its handles to carefully lift it and remove it from the main base Pour out the water from the stoneware liner Rinse the stnnawara liner drv Prepare your ingredients to be slow 8 cooked directly in the stoneware liner Do not fill the liner to the top with food Put the glass lid on the stoneware liner 9 Always make sure the temperature knob is in OFF position before plugging in the unit Insert the plug into a grounded power socket of 120V UL type Select the desired temperature setting LOW or HIGH and let the ingredients cook slowly see section TEMPERATURE KNOB 10 When cooking is complete turn the temperature knob to the OFF position and unplug the unit from the power outlet Using oven mitts carefully lift the glass lid using its knob to allow steam to escape MAKE SURE TO KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM THE HOT STEAM TO PREVENT INJURY You can either serve the ingredients in the stoneware liner or in another container When taking the stoneware liner out of the aluminum pan always use oven mitts to grasp the handles particularly if you are sensitive to heat ALWAYS GRASP THE LINER BY ITS HANDLES Always turn the appliance OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet and allow it
9. id content is excessive remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on the HIGH heat setting for 30 45 minutes Stirring the food Little or no stirring is required when using the LOW or KEEP WARM setting When using the HIGH heat setting stirring ensures even flavor distribution HOW TO USE cont REFERENCE TEMPERATURES Please use the following table as a reference for the temperature reached Approx temperature on Approx temperature Operating time HIGH setting on LOW setting 1 hour 61 F 61 F 2 hours 117 F 117 F 3 hours 165 F 162 F 4 hours 212 F 180 F 5 hours 212 F 194 F 6 hours 212 F 198 F 7 hours 212 F 200 F 8 hours 212 F 200 F DIPPER As an added bonus a dipper is included This dipper is a small sized slow cooker quart and its setting is always set to HIGH as there is no adjustable Temperature Knob It can be used to keep sauce warm and ready to serve and is ideal for chocolate dips All care and maintenance instructions for your slow cooker apply to the dipper as well CARE AND MAINTENANCE Always turn the unit OFF before 6 unplugging it from the outlet Wait until the unit cools down completely before cleaning it Remove the lid and take out the stoneware liner using the handles and wash them in hot soapy water You can also immerse them in water but La never use scouring pads to clean them Rinse thoroughly The
10. intended to fit into a polarized outlet only in one direction If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not SHORT CORD PURPOSE attempt to modify the plug in any way 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 PARTS amp FEATURES by children or pets Tempered Glass Lid Lid Knob Stoneware Liner Liner Handle Base Handle Base Power Light Temperature Knob BEFORE FIRST USE Carefully unpack your slow cooker and clean it according to the instructions found in the CLEANING AND CARE section Note It is necessary to operate the slow cooker one time before placing food in the stoneware liner 1 Pour 4 cups of water into the 3 Turn temperature knob to OFF stoneware liner and place it into the main base Cover with the glass lid 4 Turn the temperature knob to the High position and allow h
11. ltage Lost or missing parts of the product Parts will need to be purchased separately Damages of parts that are not electrical for example cracked or broken plastic or glass Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller Consumer s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 50 contiguous states plus the District of Columbia excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands 11 This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA product usage which is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty For international warranty please contact the local distributor Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time MAXI MATIC USA 18401 E Arenth Ave City of Industry CA 91748 Customer Service Dept 626 912 9877 Ext 120 107 MON FRI 8am 5pm PST Website www maxi matic com email info maxi matic com RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS A Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service contact information shown below to obtain an RA Return Authorization Number We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA B IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Your
12. oking pan before putting it into the slow cooker Whole herbs and spices add a better flavor than when they have been crushed or grounded Remember liquids do not boil away in a slow cooker like they would do in a normal pan Reduce the amount of liquids if following a recipe not specifically written for slow cooking exceptions to this rule are soups and rice If a recipe results in too much liquid remove the cover and turn to HIGH setting Most recipes that call for uncooked meat or vegetables will require about 6 8 hours of slow cooking using the LOW setting Meat with a high fat content will result in dishes with fewer flavors Pre cooking or browning these meats will help reduce the amount of fat The higher the fat content the less water is needed When cooking meat with a high fat content cook on a bed of thick onion slices so that the meat will not sit and cook in its fat If narassarv skim off the axrass fat 7 methods your appliance does not heat food from the bottom but only from the sides of the appliance with the heat being spread over the food This way the food does not stick to the bottom of the stoneware liner and may thus cook for a long time All preparations that need slow cooking i e foods that need to be simmered can be prepared using the slow cooker other preparations may be adapted to this cooking method as well As most food is cooked over a period of 6 9 hours it can be prepa
13. red in advance the evening before refrigerated in the removable stoneware liner placed in the slow cooker after reaching room temperature and switched on in the morning and left to cook all day When you arrive home a delicious hot meal will await you The guide below will help HOW TO USE cont It s all in the timing Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings however the respective cooking times will vary Adapting cooking times Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably See the guide that follows for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite Traditional Recipe Time Slow Cooker Recipe Time 15 30 minutes 4 6 hours on LOW heat setting 60 minutes 6 8 hours on LOW heat setting 1 3 hours 8 12 hours on LOW heat setting Note These times are an estimate Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes All food should be cooked with the glass lid well in place Each time the lid is lifted heat and moisture will decrease Cooking times should be adjusted to Liquid amounts When food is cooking in your slow cooker very little moisture boils away To compensate for this it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes However if after cooking the liqu
14. the use of the product by a person responsible for their safety Extra caution is always necessary when using this product 22 Should the unit be accidentally immersed in water immediately unplug the cord from the power outlet Do NOT attempt to touch the power cord from the power outlet Do NOT attempt to touch 24 25 26 rae 28 29 Should the unit stop working properly disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet do NOT attempt to repair the malfunctioning unit unless you are a qualified electrician Do NOT use on an unstable non heat resistant non flat surface NEVER use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric stove top or an open flame Life off the lid carefully and away from your face to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the stoneware liner To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker Some countertop and table surfaces such as Corian wood and or laminates are not designed to withstand prolonged exposure to heat generated by certain appliances It is recommended by countertop manufacturers that a hot CAUTION DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER SAVE THESE THIS PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY POLARIZED PLUG If this appliance has a polarized plug meaning one blade is wider than the other one please follow the below instructions To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is
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