I Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. I To disconnect, turn control dial to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property. I Never use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.
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(P/N 21400) Stoneware Liner Handles Base Unit Handle Power Indicator Light Power Supply Cord with Polarized Plug MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide OFF/LOW/HIGH/AUTO Control Dial Figure 1 Tempered Glass Lid (P/N 21664) Stoneware Liner (P/N 21665) Base Unit Base Unit Handle...
Before Using Your Slow Cooker For The First Time I Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker. I Wash stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. I Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base unit with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles collected during packing and handling.
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Lid slightly to allow steam to escape before completely removing the Lid. Open away from face to avoid scalding from the steam. 7. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape, then carefully remove the stoneware liner from inside the base unit. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
Using Your Slow Cooker CAUTION: Use oven mitts to grasp stoneware liner handles to remove stoneware liner from base unit. (See Figure 2.) CAUTION: If you are moving the Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by the base unit handles; use pot holders or oven mitts. Even when switched OFF and unplugged, the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after using.
I Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry. I Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing. PRECAUTIONS I Do not use stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat in the base unit.
Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
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5-Qt. Slow Cooker Recipes DRINKS AND APPETIZERS Holiday Punch Yield: 12-16 mugs or 20-24 punch cup servings 2 (16-oz) bottles cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups water ⁄ cups sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves ⁄ -qt or 757 ml) bottles Burgundy wine 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1.
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Combine all the ingredients in the stoneware liner. 3. Cover and set control dial to LOW. For best results, stir after 1 hour. Meat and Cheese Dip will be done in 2 - 3 hours. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide cheese, cut into 16 pieces ®...
1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained ⁄ tsp dried oregano ⁄ tsp dried basil 1. Sauté sausage and drain. Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or until vegetables are tender. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
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Stuffed Green Peppers Yield: 4 servings 4 large green peppers 1 lb lean ground beef ⁄ cup chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 (12-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 tbsp Worcestershire 1 tsp dry mustard 1 (10-oz) can condensed cream of tomato soup 1.
1 (3-lbs) chuck or round roast 1 (10-oz) can condensed French onion soup 1. Place roast in Slow Cooker and pour onion soup over roast. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 7-8 hours or until tender. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
Swiss Steak Yield: 6-8 servings 2 lbs round steak 2 medium green peppers, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2 (15-oz) cans tomatoes, garlic-style 1. Cut round steak into 4-inch squares. Brown in skillet. 2. Layer one-half of green pepper slices and one-half of onion slices in Slow Cooker, followed by one-half of the round steak.
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4. Cover and set control dial to HIGH. Tamale Pie will be done in ⁄ - 3- ⁄ hours, or when center is firm. 5. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cook for another 5 minutes on HIGH. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
Spare Ribs Yield: 8-10 servings 4-6 lbs pork loin country-style ribs 1 cup ketchup ⁄ cup vinegar ⁄ cup brown sugar ⁄ cup honey ⁄ cup soy sauce 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt ⁄ tsp garlic powder ⁄ tsp pepper 1.
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1. Combine all ingredients except barbecue sauce in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. 3. Remove meat and discard bone. Dice or shred meat and serve with barbecue sauce. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide sauce ®...
DESSERTS Baked Apples Yield: 4 servings 4 large baking apples, Rome or York 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp butter, melted 3 tbsp brown sugar ⁄ tsp nutmeg ⁄ tsp cinnamon 1. Peel, core and cut apples in halves. Place in Slow Cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice and butter.
1. Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. 3. Stir in rice. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional hour, stirring twice, or until rice is tender. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide...
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Chicken and Cheese Enchilada Casserole Yield: 6-8 servings ⁄ cup olive oil 16 (6-in) corn tortillas 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 4 (10-oz) cans chunk chicken 2 (4-oz) cans green chilies, chopped ⁄ cup chopped onion 2 (10-oz) cans green chili enchilada sauce 1.
1. Wash potatoes and pat dry. Poke holes in potatoes. Rub vegetable oil onto potatoes and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Place potatoes in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide cheese, cut into 16 pieces ®...
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I 3 temperature settings: low, high, auto. I Power indicator light. I Auto setting brings food up to cooking temperatures quickly, then reduces power to maintain proper heat level. Questions toll free 1-800-233-9054 Call Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www.salton-maxim.com...
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty: This Maxim product is warranted by Salton, Inc. to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product.
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