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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF

THE PRODUCT BEFORE USING IT.

LIVING WELL

MONTEL

WITH

PRO PLUS 6-IN-1 COOKER

Living Well Products, LLC promotes Montel

Williams’ message of living well physically,

emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to

make healthy living simple, convenient, and

accessible to everyone by offering quality

products at a great value. We strive to make

“Living Well” a simple, easy, and affordable

daily choice for our family of consumers.

MONTEL WILLIAMS

Introduction

Congratulations! You are officially the proud owner of the Pro Plus 6-IN-

1 Cooker! The Pro Plus 6-IN-1 Cooker is the multifunction cooker that

does it all. Sear, simmer, roast/bake, slow cook, steam, or keep your

food warm all with this one kitchen appliance. The best part, using the

Pro Plus 6-IN-1 Cooker is a faster and healthier way to cook.

Safety Attention and Warnings

• Read all instructions before using.
• THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use

this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use

outdoors.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not submerge the unit or allow

the power cord to come into contact with water or any other liquid.

If the unit falls into liquid, unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.

• Please note that the appliance may become hot during use. DO

NOT touch hot surfaces; always use the handles. Always use oven

mitts or pot holders when removing the inner pot.

• DO NOT allow young children to operate the appliance or use as a

toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

• Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet when not in use,

before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To

unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the electrical outlet. Never pull

from the power cord. Allow the appliance to cool before adding or

removing parts.

• 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. Return the appliance to distributor.

• DO NOT place or operate this appliance on or near any hot surfaces

(such as gas or electric burner, stove, or in a heated oven). Do not

allow plug to touch a hot surface.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use oven mitts or pot

holders when moving the cooking system. Allow hot oil to cool prior

to removal or cleaning the appliance.

• To avoid possible steam damage, place the cooking system away

from walls and cabinets during use.

• Use extreme caution when removing the lid after cooking. Serious

burns can result from the steam inside. Always lift and tilt the lid away

from you when removing, using care to ensure that water does not

drip back into the appliance.

• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• DO NOT obstruct the steam release vent during use.
• Always position the steam vent hole in the back of the unit, away

from you.

• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by the

manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY

IN THE POT PROVIDED OR IN CONTAINERS RECOMMENDED BY

DISTRIBUTORS PLACED ON THE COOKING RACK IN THE PROVIDED POT.

DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE INNER POT

INSIDE.

• To disconnect, turn the function dial to “OFF,” then remove the plug

from the wall outlet.

• This appliance has a cutoff switch which will not allow the appliance

to heat if the cooking pot is not inserted into the housing or removed

while cooking.

• To avoid the possibility of the cooking system accidentally being

pulled off the counter top or tabletop, which could result in damage

to the cooking system or personal injury, do not let the power cord

hang over the edge of the counter or table.

• Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause

bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illnesses. It

is recommended to dispose of any food that has been at room

temperature for more than an hour.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, PLEASE USE THE

CORRECT PLUG ONLY. If it does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper outlet. DO NOT modify the plug in any way.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM

Living Well with Montel

™

Pro Plus 6-IN-1 Cooker

PRODUCT WEIGHT

5.92 kgs (13.05 lbs)

PRODUCT MATERIAL

STEEL, ABS, ALUMINUM, PP and PA PLASTICS

1. Lid
2. Roasting/Steaming Rack
3. Inner Pot
4. Base

Power Light

• When unit is plugged in and function dial is moved from the off

position, it will light up blue.

o Adjustment dial will light up red.

• This indicates the unit is ON.

LED Display Screen

• Displays the timer settings for the Slow Cook, Warm, Oven, and

Steam modes.

• Also displays the oven temperature settings for the Oven mode.

LIGHTS UP BLUE

LED DISPLAY SCREEN

LIGHTS UP RED

Time and Oven Temperature Button

• You can toggle between these two functions (Time and

Temperature) using this button when in the Oven mode.

Adjustment Dial

• Using this dial you can:

o Set the countdown time when in Slow Cook mode.

o Change the time and temperature when using Oven mode.

TIME BUTTON

OVEN TEMPERATURE BUTTON

ADJUSTMENT DIAL

Function Dial

• Using this dial you can:

o Select cooking function.

o Turn unit OFF.

Using Your PRO PLUS 6-IN-1 COOKER:

• Remove and discard of all packing material.
• Follow the Cleaning Instructions before using.
• Place unit on a dry, stable surface away from any potential heat

sources.

• Place Inner Pot inside Base.
• Ensure dial is in OFF position. Plug unit in.
• When ready to turn unit ON, turn dial to the function you want per

your recipe. See details of each function below.

• Red power light will turn on indicating the appliance is ready for use.

Dial Functions:
Stovetop

Use this function to simmer or sear all of your favorite recipes.
• Place the Inner Pot into the Base and plug unit in.
• Place the ingredients into the Inner Pot in an even layer and cover

with Lid.

• Turn the adjustment dial to Stovetop to turn on the heat. LED display

will show “ON” and the power light will turn on.

• Cook food for desired length of time.
• When finished, turn function dial to “OFF,” and unplug the unit.
• Serve food. Do not move or handle the unit until completely cool.

FUNCTION DIAL

• As a safety feature, when in Stovetop mode, the unit will turn off

automatically:

o Stovetop “High” – auto shut-off after 1 hour.

o Stovetop “Low” – auto shut-off after 4 hours.

NOTE: The unit will not function if the Inner Pot is not inside the Base.
TIP: To Sear meats, set the Stovetop to “High.”
TIP: To Sauté vegetables, set the Stovetop to “Low” or “High.”

Slow Cook:

The 5.5 Liter capacity Inner Pot is ideal for slow cooking a meal for the

entire family.
• Place the Inner Pot into the Base and plug unit in.
• Place the ingredients into the Inner Pot. Do not allow ingredients to

exceed the top of the Inner Pot. This can result in food boiling over.

Cover with Lid.

• Turn the adjustment dial “Low” or “High” in the Slow Cook setting

depending on the recipe.

o Slow Cook “High” - LED display will show “4:00.”

o Slow Cook “Low” - LED display will show “8:00.”

• Time can be increased and decreased by 30 minute intervals.

Maximum of 12 hours slow cooking time.

• Timer will begin counting down after 3 seconds.
• Limit the amount of times you remove the lid during the cooking

process.

• After cooking time is complete, the unit will automatically turn into

Auto Warm for up to 12 hours.

• When you have finished using the unit, turn the function dial to “OFF”

and unplug.

Warm:

Use the Warm mode after cooking is completed to keep food warm

for up to 12 hours, or to heat up any food that you already have

prepared.
• Place the Inner Pot into the Base and plug unit it
• Place the cooked food into the Inner Pot and cover with Lid.
• Turn the function dial to Warm.
• Time is preset to 6 hours.

o Turn the adjustment dial to set the desired time.

• When you have finished using the unit, turn the function dial to “OFF”

and unplug.

Oven

Use this function for roasting meats, roasting vegetables, and for

baking.
• Place the Inner Pot into the Base and plug unit it.
• Place the ingredients into the Inner Pot and cover with Lid.
• Turn the function dial to Oven. The power light will illuminate.
• LED display will show 350°F. Set the temperature needed for the

recipe by using the adjustment dial.

o Temperature will adjust in 25° increments from 250°F up to

425°F.

o Press the Time/Oven Temperature button once desired

temperature is reached.

• Use adjustment dial to set cooking time.

o Timer will increase in 5 minute increments up to total of 6

hours.

• Timer will begin counting down after 3 seconds.

o Time and temperature can be adjusted during cooking cycle

by pressing the Time/Oven Temperature button and using the

adjustment dial to adjust time or temperature.

• Once cooking is complete the timer will blink for 2 minutes. After 2

minutes, the power will shut off automatically.

• When you have finished using the unit, turn the function dial to “Off”

and unplug.

Steam:

Use steam infused cooking to cook foods fast and healthy.
• Place the Inner Pot into the Base and plug unit in.
• Add water to the bottom of the Inner Pot.

o General guideline is 1 cup of water = 10 minutes of steam

time.

• Place the ingredients into the Inner Pot and cover with Lid.
• Turn the function dial to Steamer. The power light will illuminate.
• Use adjustment dial to set cooking time.

o Timer will increase in 5 minute increments up to total of 60

minutes.

• If additional water is needed during the cooking process, cautiously

lift the lid away from you and add room temperature water.

o Water should not exceed the roasting rack or touch the food.

o Be careful of dripping water when removing lid. Use pot

holders or oven mitts.

• When cooking time is complete, unit will auto keep warm for 1 hour.

Unit will turn off after 1 hour or if water dries out.

TIP: Some cuts of meat benefit before steaming and some require it

after.

Hints & Tips:

• Cooking times may vary based on the selected temperature, the

current temperature of the cooking pot, and the temperature of the

ingredients.

• Always use nonstick utensils in the cooking pot. Metal utensils may

damage the non-stick coating.

• For even browning, make sure that the food is in an even layer on the

bottom of the Inner Pot or Roasting Rack.

• Cooking time and temperature can be adjusted at any time during

the cooking cycle in Slow Cook and Oven modes. Press the Time/

Oven Temperature button and turn the adjustment dial to adjust.

• Cooked foods may not brown or crisp on top as much as in a

conventional oven. Instead, foods will brown on the bottom and

crisp on the bottom and sides.

• If you do not manually set a temperature and time, the unit will

automatically start at the preset temperature and time.

• Multiple modes may be required to cook recipes. To change modes

during cooking cycles, simply turn the function dial to select the

new desired mode. Once the new mode is selected, begin the

programming process.

• If the Inner Pot is removed during the cooking cycle and then placed

back into the unit, the cooking process will continue as though it was

not interrupted.

Troubleshooting:

PROBLEM

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

“Err” Appears on the Display

Screen

1. This occurs when power to the unit is interrupted or if

the unit is plugged in and the function dial is not in

the “OFF” position.

2. Turn the function dial to “OFF” and then turn dial to

desired cooking mode.

3. If the unit displays “Err” for a prolonged period of time

due to power failure, dispose of the food for health

and safety reasons.

4. Contact Customer Service if the problem continues.

“E01” Appears on the Display

Screen

1. Inner Pot is not inside the cooking system housing.

Insert the Inner Pot.

2. Contact Customer Service if the problem continues.

“E02” or “E03” Appears On The

LED Display

1. The Pro Plus 6-IN-1 Cooker is not functioning. Please

contact Customer Service.

Cleaning and Storing Your Pro Plus 6 in 1 Cooker:

Cleaning:

• Wash the Inner Pot, Roasting/Steaming Rack and Lid by hand with

warm, soapy water. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive scrub

brushes.

• The Inner Pot may also be washed in the dishwasher.

o The Lid and Roasting Rack are not dishwasher safe.

• Do not place the Base in water or in the dishwasher. Wipe it clean

with a damp cloth and dry immediately.

Storing:

• Ensure unit and accessories have all been cleaned per the Cleaning

Instructions outlined.

• Unit and accessories should be stored at room temperature. They

should not be exposed to high heat or moisture.

• Keep Instruction Manual and Recipe Guide with stored unit.

NOTES

LIVING WELL

MONTEL

WITH

PRO PLUS 6-IN-1 COOKER

Living Well Products, LLC warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects. Should any such
defect develop or become evident within one year from the date of purchase, Living Well Products,
LLC will replace the entire product or, at its option, repair or replace the defective part(s) without
charge.
Contact Living Well Products, LLC customer service at 888.784.2835 to determine whether it is
necessary to return the unit. To return, securely pack the entire unit. Be sure carton clearly identifies
sender by name and address. Attach a letter or card describing defect and original sales receipt,
along with your contact information. Mail prepaid to the address shown below.
Returns:

LIVING WELL PRODUCTS, LLC, ATTN: RETURNS DEPT., 6011 Century Oaks Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37416

This warranty is void if damage or malfunction is due to abuse or failure to operate product in
accordance with instructions and on recommended electrical current.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about Living Well Products, LLC, please
contact us at 888.784.2835 or visit livingwellwithmontel.com

Model No. MWMC01

REV- 062816

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