Use handles or knob To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquid. See instructions for Close supervision is necessary when used near children. This appliance is not for use by children. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for return authorization, examination, repair or adjustment. Do not use outdoors, or while standing in a damp area. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Salton, Inc. may cause injuries. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated stoneware liner. Use the stoneware liner only with the base unit. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. To disconnect, turn control dial to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Never use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric cooktop or an open flame. Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to into stoneware liner. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in base unit. Cook only in stoneware liner provided. CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. The cord must also be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V. and at least 10 A., 1250 W., and (2) arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. This product is for household use only. Using Your 5- Qt. Slow Cooker PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS Knob (P/N 21400) Tempered Glass Lid (P/N 21664) Stoneware Liner (P/N 21665) Stoneware Liner Handles Power Supply Cord with Polarized Plug Base Unit Handle Power Indicator Light Base Unit Base Unit Handle OFF/LOW/HIGH/AUTO Control Dial Figure 1 3. MAXSC5W Use and Care Guide Before Using Slow Cooker For The First Time Before Using Slow Cooker For The First Time Carefully unpack the Wash stoneware liner and glass lid Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Wipe interior and exterior with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles collected during packing and handling. UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker once before initial use. After cleaning the Slow Cooker, place stoneware liner inside the base unit, then pour 21. cups of water inside the stoneware liner 2 and cover with glass lid. Plug Slow Cooker into outlet and set control dial to HIGH. Allow Slow Cooker to operate for approximately 30 minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear. After 30 minutes, turn control dial to OFF and unplug from electrical wall outlet. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes, then uncover, remove stoneware liner from the base unit and pour out water. Rinse the stoneware liner, dry thoroughly and place it back inside the base unit. Introduction To Slow Cooking Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling point. Since liquids do not boil very quickly at this temperature, there is just a little steam and evaporation, foods do not stick and virtually no stirring is required. The Slow Cooker can operate on LOW all day and night if required. When cooking on HIGH, it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will cook in two-thirds the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods DO boil on HIGH. NOTE: Lid must not be removed while cooking on LOW setting. How To Use The AUTO Feature How To Use The AUTO Feature 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 on and the stoneware liner in position. Remember that frequent lifting of the Lid during cooking delays the cooking time. cooking a meat and...