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6-quart
slow cooker
owner’s manual
SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
MGD600
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not touch hot surfaces: use handles or knobs. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is use
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POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug — one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. ELECTRICAL CORD A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce safety hazards that may occur with a longer cord. If more cord length is needed, an extension cord w
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BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker. 2. Wash the interior of the Stoneware Bowl and the Glass Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. You may notice small “pits” or “dings” in the stoneware surface. These are not defects but a natural part of the stoneware process and are normal. 3. Wipe the interior and exterior surfaces of the Base with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles that may have collected during packing and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, STO
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HOW TO USE Using a Slow Cooker is easy but different from conventional cooking. Follow the recommended guidelines in this book. Times listed in each recipe are approximate and should serve only as guidelines. 1. Follow the recipe by filling the Bowl with food and ingredients. Place the Bowl into the Base, cover it with the Lid, and plug the unit in. 2. Turn the Control Dial to Auto or High and note the time the Cooker started. 3. Be sure to turn the Control Dial to Off after cooking. CLEANING &
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14. When cooking on Hi setting, periodically remove the lid and stir ingredients for more even heating and cooking. Use Hi setting for shorter cooking times, and when you plan on being at home. 15. Use Auto setting for longer cooking times (7-8 hours), and when you will not be at home. On Auto, the Slow Cooker starts out on a high temperature, and then automatically reduces to a lower temperature after about 2 hours. 16. Longer cooking times tend to evaporate some of the liquid in recipes and if
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Split Pea Soup 1 1 ⁄ pounds dried split peas 1 teaspoon chervil or rosemary 2 2 cups chopped ham 1 teaspoon summer savory 2 medium onions, chopped 12 cups chicken broth 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 ⁄ cup chopped parsley 2 cups milk 3 1. Combine split peas, ham, onion, celery, parsley, seasonings, and chicken broth in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. 2. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto Setting. 3. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 8 to 9 hours on Auto. 4. Pr
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Spicy Pot Roast in Sauce 3 1 large onion, quartered and sliced ⁄ cup chili sauce 4 3 1 pot roast, rump or bottom round ⁄ cup Balsamic vinegar 4 (about 5 pounds) 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1. Spread onions over bottom of Stoneware Bowl. Position pot roast on top of onions. 2. Combine chili sauce, vinegar and garlic and mix. Pour over pot roast. 3. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting. 4. Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto. 5. Remove pot roa
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1. Combine all ingredients in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. 2. Place Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base. Cover and turn to Hi or Auto setting. 3. Cook for 4 hours on Hi, or 7 to 8 hours on Auto. 1 Makes: About 10 (1 ⁄ -cup) servings. 2 Slow Cooker Chili 1 1 1 ⁄ pounds lean ground beef, 2 cans (14 ⁄ -ounce each) beef broth 2 2 1 cooked and drained 2 cans (4 ⁄ -ounce each) chopped chilies 2 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons cu
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Jerk Chicken 8 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths 1 teaspoon ground pepper 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar each cut into 4 pieces 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 large onions, quartered 1 chicken (about 4 pounds), 1 1 ⁄ tablespoons allspice cut up, skin removed 2 1 1 ⁄ tablespoons dry mustard 2 1 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 can (14 ⁄ -ounce) chicken broth 2 1 tablespoon nutmeg 1. Using a food processor or blender, combine green onions, jalapeno peppers, onions, allspice, dr
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SERVICE OR REPAIR For service, repair, or any questions regarding your appliance, call the “800” number on the cover of this book. Do NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Do NOT mail the product back to the manufacturer nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website: www.householdproductsinc.com. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Applica warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a one-year period after the original d
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6-quart slow cooker Michael Graves The highly acclaimed work of designer Michael Graves has restored a sense of humanity to modern architecture. Graves, one of the most noted architects of our TM time, has designed buildings for such clients as Disney, including the company’s TM corporate headquarters and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Gifted in design at every scale, Michael Graves has created products for the home that carry labels such as Alessi, FAO Schwarz, and Steuben. Hi
