Maxim Integrated MAXSC5W - Manual (Page 6)

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. Set aside and allow unit to cool before
cleaning or storing.
Converting Standard Recipes to Slow Cooking
■ 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 stoneware liner and cover them with liquid.
■ If possible, substitute condensed soups with fresh milk or yogurt.
■ Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking.
■ Add fresh milk or yogurt during the last 2 hours.
■ Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long
cooking periods. Cook them separately and then add to the
Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes, or follow Slow Cooker
recipe directions.
How To Use The AUTO Feature
The AUTO feature allows you to prepare meals in less time than it
would take on LOW, but not as quickly as on HIGH, allowing more
time for unsupervised cooking. When set on AUTO, the Slow
Cooker begins cooking on HIGH. Once the HIGH temperature is
reached, it then switches automatically to LOW. When using the
AUTO cycle, you are able to initially heat the food faster, shortening
the standard cooking time required for LOW by approximately
25%.
Cooking In Your Slow Cooker
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food in stoneware liner and cover with glass lid. Do not fill
the Slow Cooker to the brim with food. Always cook with the Lid
on and the stoneware liner in position. Remember that frequent
lifting of the Lid during cooking delays the cooking time. When
cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables
in the bottom of the stoneware liner first. Then add the meat and
other ingredients. Before cooking frozen food, add some warm
liquid.
CAUTION: IF THE LINER IS HOT, DO NOT ADD COLD
FOOD. The stoneware liner CANNOT withstand the shock of
sudden temperature changes, and will easily crack.
3. Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet.
4. Select temperature setting: LOW, HIGH or AUTO.
5. Cook according to recipe instructions.
CAUTION: Base unit will get very warm during cooking. This is
where the two heating elements are located. Use pot holders or
oven mitts when moving or handling the unit.
6. When cooking time is complete, turn the control dial to the OFF
position, and unplug the Slow Cooker from the electrical wall
outlet. Remove glass lid.
CAUTION: To remove the glass lid, grasp the knob and lift
the 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 5.
Using Your Slow Cooker (Continued)
Figure 2