Elite Gourmet MST-900V User manual

8.5QT. STAINLESS STEEL
SLOW COOKER
OLLA DE COCIMIENTO LENTO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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future reference.
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Recipes are included in this manual.
MODEL: MST-900V

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
1. To protect against the risk of
electrical shock do not put base in
water or in any other liquid.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
appliance is used near children.
3. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS
PRODUCT.
4. Unplug from the socket when not in
use, before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.
5. The use of attachments or tools not
recommended by supplier may cause
re, 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 from 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 other
than intended use.
11. Do not switch on the cooker if the
ceramic pot is empty.
12. Allow lid and slow cooker to cool
before allowing it to touch water.
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 gloves or a cloth when
removing lid or handling contents.
14. Never cook directly in the base unit.
Use the ceramic pot.
15. Do not use slow cooker 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 laid on its side.
18. The glass lid and ceramic pot are
fragile. Handle them with care.
19. The appliance must not be immersed
in water.
20. 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.
21. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
22. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cord or
assembly available from the
manufacture or its service agent.
23. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
24. Some countertop and table surfaces,
such as Corian®, wood and/or
laminates, are not designed to
withstand prolonged heat generated
by certain appliances. It is strongly
recommended by countertop
manufacturers and Maxi-Matic, that a
hot pad or trivet be placed under your
appliance to prevent possible damage
to the surface.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
If the plug still does not t, contact a
qualied 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.
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 t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you
are unable to t the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
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 counter
top or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped
over by children or pets.
Note: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in
their use.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING
Slow cookers cook at temperatures just around boiling. The Slow Cooker can
operate at LOW all day or night if required. When cooking on a HIGH setting, it is
very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will cook on HIGH in about
half the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods
do boil on HIGH. Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.
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 FIRST USE
1. Before using the slow cooker for the rst time remove all
labels and tags from the product.
2. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with
a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry.
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.
Do not immerse the
slow cooker base in
water.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these
instructions can cause
breakage resulting
in injury or property
damage.
STONEWARE POT CARE
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not
properly handled. To prevent damage, handle with care!
• ALWAYS USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN
HANDLING HOT STONEWARE.
• Do not place hot stoneware pots on counter top. Use a
protective trivet.
• Do not place stoneware pot on any range top burner,
under a broiler, microwave browning element, or in a
toaster oven.
• Do not strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to
dislodge food.
• Do not use stoneware pot to popcorn, caramelize sugar, or
make candy.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object
that will scratch the cookware or accessories.
• Do not use or repair any stoneware pot or lid that is
chipped, cracked, or broken.
• Do not use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for
general food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room
temperature, then place stoneware pot into the base unit
before turning unit ON. NEVER heat the stoneware pot
when it is empty.
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HOW TO USE
COOKING:
1. Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away
from the edge of the table surface. Do not use on the oor.
2. Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and
place the pot into the base.
3. 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.
4. Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging
the unit into the main socket.
5. Set the temperature to LOW or HIGH settings and cook
according to the recipe.
6. Do not exceed cooking for over 8 hours.
7. Once food is nished cooking, you can switch off the slow
cooker or set it to Keep Warm to keep food warm up to 4
hours.
8. 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.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION:
• Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 20
hours. However past 4 hours, food contents may start to
become dry or the avor may alter.
• Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the
slow cooker to keep warm as well.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to
touch the base unit
after cooking as it will
remain hot.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• 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.
CAUTION:
Never submerge the
entire slow cooker
into water or any
other liquid or this
may damage the slow
cooker.

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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
• Slow cooking is a great way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum
preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen.
• Less tender and cheaper cuts of meat are more ideal candidates for slow
cooking than more expensive cuts.
• 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 t. Do not remove unnecessarily as the built up heat
will escape. Each time you remove the lid, add an additional 10 minutes to the
cooking time.
• If cooking soups, leave 5cm of space between the top of the 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 or high.
• 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.
• All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or
pot prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the
slow cooker.
• Meat will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will
reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve color while adding richer avor.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the
stoneware pot.
• Whole herbs and spices avor better in slow cooker than crushed or ground.
• When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like
they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe
that is not designed for a Slow Cooker. The exceptions to this rule would
be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a later time if
necessary. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time,
remove the cover and re-program 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.
• 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.

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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING (cont.)
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 red 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.