Maxi-matic MST-900VW User manual

Model MST-900VW
Instruction Manual
8.5 Qt. Deluxe Sized Slow Cooker

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Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and
keep for future reference
…. 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.

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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
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
… … Parts & Features…

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A) Knob for Lid
B) Tempered Glass Lid
C) 8.5Qt. Ceramic Inner
Pot
D) Outer Body/Base
E) Power Indicator Light
F) Off / Keep Warm / Low / High
Knob
…. Before Using Your Slowcooker
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.

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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.
…. 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.

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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.
…. Care and 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.

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- 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.
…Recipes
ITALIAN MEATBALLS
1 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
2 eggs 1/4 C. milk
1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs 3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder salt and pepper
In a bowl, beat eggs and add milk. Add beef and Italian sausage. Mix
together. Add rest of ingredients and mix until combined. Shape the mixture
into 1 inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. for 15
minutes. Add to slow cooker.
Sauce
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 small onion chopped 1/2 C. green pepper
1/2 C. beef broth 1/3 C. water
2 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar
1 2 tsp. pepper
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meatballs.
Cover and cook on Low for 4 - 5 hours.
SLOPPY JOES
3 lbs. ground beef 1 C. onions diced
1 C. celery diced 1 C. green pepper diced
1 1/2 C. ketchup 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste 3/4 C. water
1/2 tsp. paprika 3 Tbsp. vinegar
3 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard

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salt and pepper
Brown ground beef in a skillet and break up into small pieces. Add to slow
cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Turn on low and cook
for 8 hours. Serve on hamburger buns.
CHILI DIP
1 lb. ground beef 1 16 oz. jar mild picante sauce
2 cans refried beans 8 oz. sour cream
1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 C. chopped onion
8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded Jalapenos or mild chilies to taste
Brown ground beef and onion in a pan. Drain and add to slowcooker. Add
beans, picante sauce, jalapenos (if using) and chili powder. Turn on low and
cook for 2 - 3 hours. Add cheese and sour cream last 1/2 hour.
Serve with tortilla chips.
WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW
2 lbs. beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed 3/4 C. ready-to-serve
beef broth
1/4 C. tomato paste 1/4 C. dry red wine
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. red-skinned potatoes (1-
1/2-inch
8 oz. assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, diameter), cut into
quarters
cremini and oyster, cut into quarters
1 C. baby carrots Fresh parsley (optional)
Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme in small bowl. Place beef in 4-1/2 to
5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with flour mixture; toss to coat.
Combine broth, tomato paste, wine and garlic in small bowl; mix well. Add to
beef. Add potatoes, mushrooms and carrots; mix well.

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Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, or until
beef and vegetables are tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Stir
well before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
POT ROAST
3 - 4 lb. pot roast large onion cut up
1 C. beef broth 1 lb. carrots cut in 2 inch pieces
4 - 5 potatoes cut up salt and pepper
Brown pot roast in a pan on top of the stove. Add vegetables to bottom of
slow cooker. Top with roast and pour beef broth over it. Salt and pepper to
taste.
Cook for 8 hours on low in slow cooker.
BBQ MEATLOAF
2 - 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef 3/4 C. barbecue sauce
1 egg 1 C. crushed soda crackers
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 C. diced onion
1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 C. water
2 tsp. prepared mustard 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Form into a meatloaf shape that will fit into
your slow cooker. Cut a strip of foil to go under the meatloaf in the slow
cooker, leaving it long enough so that you can use it to lift the meatloaf out
when it is finished cooking.
After placing the meatloaf in slow cooker, top the meatloaf with an additional
1/3 C. barbecue sauce. Cook for 8 - 10 hours on Low.
CHICKEN MERLOT WITH MUSHROOMS
2 1/2 to 3 lbs. boneless, 12 oz. sliced fresh
mushrooms
skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 3/4 C. low-sodium
chicken broth

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1 6-oz. can tomato paste 1/4 C. Merlot or any dry
red wine, or
2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca additional chicken broth
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black
pepper
2 C. cooked noodles 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
cheese
Rinse chicken, pat dry and set aside.
Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in the insert of the slow cooker. Place
the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
Combine broth, tomato paste, wine, tapioca, dried basil (if using), sugar, salt
and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
To serve, spoon chicken mixture over cooked noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese.
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
2 lbs. chicken breasts boneless/skinless 1 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
crushed
1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper freshly ground
2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 C. water
4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 4 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp. chicken bouillon 2 tsp. fresh chopped parsley
Wash chicken and dry on paper towels. Combine oregano, salt and pepper in
a small bowl. Sprinkle on the chicken and pat it in.
Fry the chicken breasts until browned in the butter. Transfer chicken to the
slow cooker.
Add the water, lemon juice, bouillon, garlic and parsley to the pan. Scrape any
browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture to a boil and pour
over the chicken.
Cover and cook on High for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or on Low for 5 - 6 hours.
Add parsley and baste chicken. Cover and cook another 15 -30 minutes.
CHICKEN WINGS IN HONEY SAUCE
3 pounds chicken wings (16 wings) salt and pepper to taste
2 cups honey 1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup oil
2 cloves garlic, minced