Black and Decker Michael Graves Rice Cooker MGD600 User Manual

slow cooker
owner’s manual
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MGD600
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6-quart 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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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:
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 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...

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SLOW COOKER PARTS
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...

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IMPORTANT:All glass and glass ceramic materials are BREAKABLE.
Always handle the Stoneware Bowl and Lid carefully. Avoid hitting them
against a faucet or other hard surface. Accidental breakage from impact is
not covered by the warranty. For maximum benefit from the Stoneware
Bowl and Lid, follow these tips:
• To avoid damage to the interior of the Stoneware Bowl, always use
utensils made of plastic, rubber, or wood. DO NOT use metal utensils, as
they may leave grey marks or may scratch the cookware.
•...

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CLEANING & STORAGE
HOW TO USE
1. Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the Stoneware Bowl and Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry. If food sticks to the surface, fill the Bowl with warm, soapy water
and let it soak for a while before cleaning. Do not submerge the
Stoneware Bowl or let it sit in standing water as it may absorb water
through the unglazed bottom. Absorbed water can lead to uneven
temperatures when heated and potential cracking.
3. If scouring is necessary, use...

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RECIPES
Recipe Tips
1. The recipes included here have been designed to work in this 6-quart
slow cooker. Use them as a reference to adapt your own favorite soup,
stew and chili recipes.
2. When adapting your own recipes, be sure to add enough liquid to keep
foods moist. Foods cook best when submerged below liquid.
3. Roasts and hams up to 5 pounds can be cooked in the Slow Cooker.
Do not cook whole poultry. Remember that foods cut into smaller
pieces will cook faster than whole roasts.
4. Less tender...

7 Split Pea Soup
11⁄2pounds dried split peas 1 teaspoon chervil or rosemary
2 cups chopped ham 1 teaspoon summer savory
2 medium onions, chopped 12 cups chicken broth
2 stalks celery, chopped
1⁄3cup chopped parsley 2 cups milk
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. Prior to...

8 Spicy Pot Roast in Sauce
1 large onion, quartered and sliced3⁄4cup chili sauce
1 pot roast, rump or bottom round 3⁄4cup Balsamic vinegar
(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 roast carefully....

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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.
Makes: About 10 (1
1⁄2-cup) servings.
Slow Cooker Chili
11⁄2pounds lean ground beef, 2 cans (141⁄2-ounce each) beef broth
cooked and drained 2 cans (41⁄2-ounce each) chopped chilies
2 large onions, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons cumin
1⁄2pound dried...

10 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
1⁄2tablespoons allspice cut up, skin removed
11⁄2tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 can (141⁄2-ounce) chicken broth
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1. Using a food processor or blender, combine green onions, jalapeno peppers, onions,
allspice, dry mustard,...