PowerXL MC107D Series Stirmax Multi Cooker User Manual

PowerXL MC107D Series Stirmax Multi Cooker

Safety Instructions

1. DO NOT place the appliance Base on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
2. DO NOT operate the appliance in an enclosed space or under low-hanging cabinets.
3. NEVER operate the appliance near any flammable materials, such as dish towels, paper towels, curtains, or paper plates.
4. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
5. USE CAUTION when moving the Cooking Pot during or after a cooking cycle.
6. Always handle a hot Cooking Pot with oven mitts while cooking.
7. Place hot cookware on heat-resistant surfaces when not seated in the appliance Base.
8. DO NOT USE this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
9. Many foods increase in volume or bubble vigorously while cooking and might boil over the top.
10. Cooking with the lid on will prevent splatter and possible injury if bubbles burst and touch exposed skin.
11. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Empower Brands, LLC may cause injuries.
12. NEVER plug into an outlet located below the counter. The hanging cord may present a hazard.
13. NEVER cover the steam release port on the Lid. Orient the glass lid so the steam port is in the rear.
14. If the appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord from the power.
15.  NEVER immerse the appliance Base in water. If the appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately.
16. Do not immerse or rinse cords or plugs in water or other liquids.
17. NEVER leave your appliance unattended. This helps to avoid potential injury to children or the risk of fire.

Features

• As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• Improper connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock.
• Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from children grabbing the cord or someone becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Parts & Accessories

1. STIRRING PADDLE
2. COOKING POT: Features cast aluminum with ceramic nonstick coating on the interior of the pot and silicone handles.
3. Removable for easy take-to-table serving, and dishwasher safe. Use oven mitts when handling the pot.
4. GLASS LID: Orient the glass lid so the steam vent hole is in the back.
5. LID HANDLE: Always use a pot holder when handling, as the lid may be hot.
6. CONTROL PANEL: Use the Control Panel to use the cooking presets and set the cooking time and temperature.
7. LADLE
8. STEAMER BASKET
9. SKILLET
10. WIRE RACK

StirMax Technology

1. AUTOMATIC STIR AND SHRED PADDLE
2. SILICONE CAP: Used to secure the paddle to the drive shaft.
3. POT GEOMETRY: Specifically designed to enable shredding.
4. AUTO-REVERSING MOTOR: Designed for superior mixing.
5. STIR SETTINGS

Stirring

• To shred meat, use the SLOW COOK preset and use the STIR HIGH setting for at least an hour at the end of the cooking cycle.
• Set the Stir Setting to STIR DELAY if you want to automatically start the stirring halfway through the cooking cycle.
• The motor may temporarily stall due to food getting jammed in the pot.
• This is a normal part of the process, and the auto-reversing motor will clear up the jam.
• The motor will pause less as the food gets more tender.
• Some tougher meats like pork may require more cooking time (7 hours or more) to be tender enough to shred.

Mixing

• No more mixing by hand! Add your ingredients based on your recipe steps, and let the auto stir and shred paddle mix them.
• The presets STIRMAX, STEW/SOUP, and RISOTTO have the stirring set to STIR LOW as default, and you can adjust the stirring as needed throughout the cooking process.

Stir Settings

Each cooking preset has a default stir setting. Change the setting anytime by pressing.g
The stir setting button.

• STIR LOW: Intermittent stirring
• STIR HIGH: Constant stirring
• STIR DELAY: Stirring starts halfway through the cooking timer
• STIR OFF: Stirring is not active

Use

1. Stir Settings: 4 stir settings are available: STIR HIGH, STIR LOW, STIR DELAY, and STIR OFF.
   Each Cooking Mode has a default stir setting.
2. To change the Stir Setting, push the Stir Setting button (2) until the desired stir mode light is illuminated.
3.  Digital LED Time and Temperature Display: The display will show the default time and temperature
   settings when a cooking mode is selected.
4. Cooking Presets: 9 cooking presets are available: STIRMAX, BRAISEMAX, SLOW COOK, STEW/SOUP,
   KEEP WARM, STEAM/BOIL, RISOTTO, SAUTÉ, and RICE.
5. To select a cooking mode, push the Cooking Preset Button (4) until the desired function light is blinking.
6. Once a preset is blinking, the preset time and temperature will be displayed. Press the START/STOP button to begin the cooking cycle.
7. Time and Temperature Adjustment Buttons: To adjust the cooking time or temperature, press the corresponding Up or Down buttons to select the desired value.
8. The time or temperature may be changed at any time during the cooking process.
9. START/STOP Button: Press the START/STOP Button to begin the cooking process. Press the START/STOP button to stop any cooking process immediately. Hold the button for 3 seconds to turn off the display.

Cooking Mode Presets

Before First Use

• Read all material, warning stickers, and labels.
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
• Please go to www.prodprotect.com/powerxl to register your warranty.
• Wash the Cooking Pot and Glass Lid with warm, soapy water.
• Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance Base with a clean, damp cloth.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
• Before cooking food, preheat the appliance for a few minutes to allow the appliance to burn off the manufacturer’s protective coating of oil.
• Wipe the appliance with warm, soapy water and a dishcloth after the burn-in cycle.

A Versatile Appliance

• The StirMax^TM Multi-Cooker is designed to cook a wide variety of your favorite foods.
• The charts and tables provided within this manual and the Recipe Guide will help you get great results.
• Please refer to this information for proper time/temperature/stir settings and proper food quantities.

Proper Cooking Utensils

• To prevent scratching the coating, we recommend using non-metal utensils with your cookware.
• Do not cut food on the cookware using sharp utensils, such as forks, knives, mashers, or whisks, that can scratch the cooking surface.

Getting Started

1. Select and prepare a recipe for cooking.
2. Add a stirring paddle to the cooking pot.
3. Place the Cooking Pot on the Base as shown.
4. Place all ingredients in the Cooking Pot.
5. Add a Lid if necessary.

Step By Step

• Plug the Power Cord into the wall outlet. Once the appliance is plugged in, it will beep once. The display will light up.
• Select the desired Cooking Preset. The preset time will be displayed. Press the START/STOP Button once to start the cooking process.
• Depending upon the cooking mode, the time countdown will not begin until the predetermined cooking temperature is reached.
• When the cooking time has elapsed, the appliance will switch to KEEP WARM for most cooking modes. The appliance will count up to show how long it has been on KEEP WARM.

STIRMAX

• Plug in the appliance. The default display (—-) will start flashing.
• Assemble the stirring paddle onto the stirring motor shaft. Cover the pot with the lid to speed up the preheating time.
• Press the Cooking Preset Button until the LED adjacent to the STIRMAX function is blinking.
• The display will show the default time 10:00. You can adjust the cooking time by pressing or holding down the TIME arrows.
• Press the START/STOP button to start the preheating cycle. The display will gradually illuminate the border of the display to indicate preheating progress. Once preheat is complete, the appliance will beep twice and begin the cooking timer.
• Add the ingredients you would like to saute.
• When the first stage of cooking is complete, the appliance will automatically transition to the second stage of gentle simmer with stirring set to STIR LOW. The default time for this stage is 40 minutes, but it can be adjusted once the stage begins by pressing the TIME arrows.
• Add the ingredients that you want to gently simmer.
• When the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will beep three times and automatically switch to KEEP WARM. The display will start counting up from zero to 4 hours (00:00 to 04:00).

BRAISEMAX

BRAISEMAX is a smart cooking function with two stages of cooking. The first stage is a high-temperature stage without stirring. When the first stage of cooking is complete, the appliance will automatically transition to the second stage of gentle simmer.

• Plug in the appliance. The default display (—-) will start flashing.
• Remove the stirring paddle if it is assembled to the stirring motor shaft. Cover the pot with the lid to speed up the preheating time.
• Press the Cooking Preset Button until the LED adjacent to BRAISEMAX function is illuminated.
• The display will show the default time 15:00. You can adjust the cooking time by pressing or holding down the TIME arrows.
• Press the START/STOP button to start the preheating cycle. The display will gradually illuminate the border of the display to indicate preheating progress. Once preheat is complete, the appliance will beep twice and begin the cooking timer.
• Add the meat or ingredients you would like to sear.
• When the first stage of cooking is complete, the appliance will automatically transition to the second stage of gentle simmer. The default time for this stage is 60 minutes. This time can be adjusted once the stage begins by pressing the TIME arrows.
• Add the cooking liquid and any ingredients to the pot.
• When the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will beep three times and automatically switch to KEEP WARM. The display will start counting up from zero to 4 hours (00:00 to 04:00).

Slow Cook

1. Assemble the stirring paddle onto the stirring motor shaft unless you do not plan to use the Stir function.
2. Add ingredients to the cooking pot and cover with the glass lid.
3. Plug in the appliance. The default display (—-) will start flashing.
4. Press the Cooking Preset Button until the LED adjacent to the PowerXL MC107D Series Stirmax Multi Cooker SLOW COOK function is illuminated.
5. The display will show LO. To adjust between HI and LO, use the TEMP arrow buttons.
6. For LO slow cooking, the default time is 8 hours (08:00), and for HI slow cooking, the default is 4 hours (04:00).
7. To adjust the cooking time, press or hold the TIME arrows. The maximum time is 24 hours (24:00).
8. The default stir setting is STIR OFF. To automatically start stirring halfway through your cooking time, adjust the stir setting to STIR DELAY.

8. When the START/STOP button is pressed, the appliance will heat up to the desired temperature and regulate at that temperature for the duration of the cook time. Keep the lid on.
9. When the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will beep three times and automatically switch to KEEP WARM. The display will start counting up from zero to 4 hours (00:00 to 04:00).

Slow Cooking Tips

• The cooking pot should always be filled from ½ to ¾ full, to avoid over- and under-cooking.
• Always slow cook with the lid on.
• Open the lid as little as possible to ensure even cooking. Every time the lid is removed, the cooking time increases by 15–20 minutes.
• Most recipes can be cooked on either High or Low. Many recipes will give the time for both.
• Low: Normally used for longer cook times and less tender cuts of meat, 8 to 10 hours.
• High: Used to shorten cook time. One hour on High is equal to about 2 hours on Low.

Stew/Soup

1. Assemble the stirring paddle onto the stirring motor shaft unless you do not plan to use the Stir function.
2. Add ingredients to the cooking pot and cover with the glass lid.
3. Plug in the appliance. The default display (—-) will start flashing.
4. Press the Cooking Preset Button until the LED adjacent to the STEW/SOUP function is illuminated.
5. The default cooking time is 30 minutes. To adjust the cooking time, press or hold the TIME arrows. The maximum time is 24 hours (24:00).
6. The default stir setting is STIR LOW. This means the stirring function will be active in 30-second increments. To adjust the stir setting, press the Stir Setting button.
7. When the START/STOP button is pressed, the appliance will heat up to the desired temperature and regulate at that temperature for the duration of the cook time. Keep the lid on.
8. When the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will beep three times and automatically switch to KEEP WARM. The display will start counting up from zero to 4 hours (00:00 to 04:00).

Rice Cooking Chart

Cooking

Preset Mode Chart

Internal Temperature Meat Chart

165° F / 74° C for all poultry; 160° F / 71° C for ground beef, lamb, and pork; and 145° F / 63° C, with a 3-minute resting period, for all other types of beef, lamb,  and pork. Also, review the USDA Food Safety Standards.

Serving in the Stir Cooker Pot

1. After the desired cooking cycle is complete, make PowerXL MC107D Series Stirmax Multi Cooker sure the unit is off and unplug the unit.
2. Prepare the serving area by placing a hot pad the size of the pot.
3. Using the handles and oven mitts, move the cooking pot to the serving location.
4. Use heatproof plastic, nylon, or wood serving utensils.

Cleaning & Storage

• Be sure to let the appliance cool down and unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• When cleaning the Cooking Pot, allow the Pot to PowerXL MC107D Series Stirmax Multi Cooker cool completely before washing.
• Never immerse hot cookware in water, as this will cause damage.
• Cleaning your Cooking Pot is quick and easy.
• After each use, wash it in hot water with mild soap or dish detergent.
• Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish towel.
• If any food particles remain, fill the cookware with hot water and liquid dish detergent, soak until the water becomes lukewarm, and use a sponge or soft cloth to remove any remaining food particles.
• Remove the stirring paddle promptly after use to avoid food residue drying up.
• Clean off the shaft and paddle inner area with a brush to remove residue.
• Another option is to use hot water to loosen up the residue (see below).
• Do not use steel wool or metal pads. They could leave coarse scratches.

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

• Website: www.prodprotect.com /powerxl
• Tel: 1-800-577-1557
• Ph:1-800-738-0245.

FAQs

Q: What cooking functions does the PowerXL MC107D Stirmax Multi Cooker offer?
Ans: With its many cooking modes—slow cook, steam, sauté, rice cook, soup, stew, and keep warm—the MC107D offers a variety of ways to prepare meals.

Q: How does the Stirmax function work?
Ans: Without human assistance, the Stirmax feature automatically stirs your food at certain intervals to guarantee even cooking and avoid sticking or burning.

Q: What is the maximum capacity of the cooking pot?
Ans: With its 6-quart capacity, the cooking pot is ideal for batch cooking or making meals for the whole family.

Q: Is the cooking pot removable and dishwasher safe?
Ans: Yes, the non-stick cooking pot is dishwasher safe for increased convenience and detachable for simple cleaning.

Q: Can I set a delayed start time on the multi-cooker?
Ans: Indeed, you can set the timer to start cooking up to 24 hours later, ensuring that your dinner is ready when you want it.

Q: How do I clean the multicooker after use?
Ans: After unplugging the device, let it cool. Use a moist towel to wipe the outside and heating element.

Q: How do I troubleshoot if the Stirmax function isn’t working?
Ans: Refer to the manual’s troubleshooting guidance if issues continue.