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8.5QT. PROGRAMMABLE

STAINLESS STEEL 

SLOW COOKER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

MODEL: MST-900D

Questions?  Elite's customer service team is ready to help.  

Call us toll-free at 800-365-6133 ext. 120/105.

For more Elite products, visit us at shopelitegourmet.com.

Recipes are included in this manual.

Summary of Contents for MST-900D

Page 1: ...w appliance please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference MODEL MST 900D Questions Elite s customer service team is ready to help Call us toll free at 800 365 6133 ext 120 105 For more Elite products visit us at shopelitegourmet com Recipes are included in this manual ...

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Page 3: ...RPOSE POLARIZED PLUG PARTS IDENTIFICATION INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING BEFORE FIRST USE STONEWARE POT CARE HOW TO USE TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COOKING CHART RECIPES WARRANTY POLICY RETURN INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 9 10 11 17 18 ...

Page 4: ...er 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 appl...

Page 5: ...e 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 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 b...

Page 6: ...he Programmable 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 To turn the Slow Cooker OFF press the POWER button Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use ...

Page 7: ...replace inside the base unit 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 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 i...

Page 8: ... from the base unit 11 Press the Mode button until Warm is selected The slow cooker will warm by default for 4 hours After 4 hours the slow cooker will automatically turn off The WARM function can be programmed in half hour 30 minutes increments from 30 minutes up to 20 hours 12 Unplug from electrical outlet 13 Even when off and unplugged the slow cooker remains hot for some time after using allow...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...ce It contains no user serviceable parts Do not try to repair it yourself Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician 1 Avoid sudden extreme temperature change For example do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware pot into cold water or onto a wet surface 2 Do not use the stoneware pot to store food in the re frigerator and t...

Page 12: ...le chicken 4 6 6 4 Chicken pieces bone in 3 4 4 5 1 5 Cooked ham 7 5 4 5 3 Pork tenderloin 2 3 2 3 1 5 2 Pork roast 4 5 4 5 2 2 5 Pork chops 2 3 5 2 3 USDA COOKING GUIDELINES Meats such as beef and lamb etc should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F 63 C Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F 71 C Poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 F 77...

Page 13: ...diced onion RECIPES Beef SLOPPY JOES 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 3 lbs ground beef 1 cup onions diced 1 cup celery diced 1 cup green pepper diced 1 cup ketchup 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 6 oz can tomato paste 3 4 cup water tsp paprika 3 tbsp ...

Page 14: ...rots Fresh parsley optional 2 lbs beef for stew cut into 1 inch pieces 1 4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp salt tsp pepper tsp dried thyme leaves crushed 3 4 cup ready to serve beef broth cup tomato paste cup dry red wine RECIPES Beef cont ITALIAN MEATBALLS 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...

Page 15: ...EY SAUCE Rinse chicken and pat dry Cut off and discard wing tips Cut each wing at joint to make two sections Sprinkle wing parts with salt and pepper Place wing parts on broiler pan Broil 5 4 inches from heat 20 minutes 10 minutes a side or until chicken is brown Transfer chicken to slow cooker For sauce combine honey soy sauce ketchup oil and garlic in bowl Pour over wings Cover and cook on low 4...

Page 16: ...an paprika 1 cup chicken broth 8 ounces sour cream 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour RECIPES Chicken cont CHICKEN MERLOT WITH MUSHROOMS 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 ov...

Page 17: ...Add shrimp and cook for another hour on High or until shrimp are pink Cook pasta of choice and spoon sauce over cooked pasta 4 pods garlic minced 1 lb raw shrimp Cooked pasta of choice 1 2 lb block Velveeta cheese 1 16 oz carton half and half 1 8 oz canned chopped tomatoes 1 small onion chopped FISHERMAN S SEAFOOD CHOWDER Cut cleaned fish into 1 inch chunks Combine all ingredients except flour but...

Page 18: ...ee into a 6 cup bowl Puree remaining of liquid ingredients and banana slices as well as eggs and liqueur if desired Combine both purees set aside Combine raisins and crushed pineapple and the juice set aside Place about 2 3 of bread cubes in slow cooker sprinkle with tsp grated lemon peel and spread 1 cup of the raisin pineapple mixture over bread in slow cooker Top with remaining bread cubes then...

Page 19: ... than manufacturing defects Breakage caused by misuse abuse accident alteration lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage Lost or missing parts of the product Parts will need to be purchased separately Damages of parts that are not electrical i e cracked or broken plastic glass scratched dented inner pots Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel Extended wa...

Page 20: ...aytime 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 that you ship the package via UPS ground service for tracking purposes We cannot assume responsibility...

Page 21: ...he images illustrations in this manual due to continual product improvement Mail Phone Website Maxi Matic USA 18401 E Arenth Ave City of Industry CA 91748 1227 800 365 6133 ext 120 105 shopelitegourmet com Visit our website for Live Chat Support Contact Us Form Register your product online elitebymaximatic elite_by_maximatic MODEL MST 900D ...

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