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Note: Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice, the amount
of water used and length of time the rice is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a
little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice, add a little less water. You may need to
experiment to suit your taste.
3. Add butter, oil and/or seasonings as desired.
4. Place the lid on the cooking pan with the opening of the vent on the lid facing away
from you, and not toward your cabinets.
Note: Always keep the lid on the multicooker while cooking rice.
5. Plug into a standard electrical outlet. Two dashes will appear on the digital display.
6. Press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button.
Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the hot
steam.
7. Select WHITe or BRoWN rice.
8. once rice is cooked, the multicooker automatically switches to WARM and the red
light above WARM turns on. The WARM function will operate until the appliance is
turned off.
9. let rice rest for about 15 minutes on WARM before serving. Fluff rice with a fork
before removing from the appliance.
Note: The unit will stay in the WARM cycle until it is unplugged or turned 0 (oFF).
Important: Do not immediately press the I/0 (ON/OFF) button again after it has begun
the WARM cycle.
10. Remove the lid and fluff the rice before serving.
Caution: When removing the lid, tilt away from your body to avoid getting burned with
the hot steam.
11. Press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button and unplug the multicooker when finished cooking.
Important Tips:
• do not keep small amounts of rice on WARM for extended periods of time.
• during cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of the bowl.
• Fluff the rice before serving.
• Use the plastic serving scoop (rubber spatula or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove
rice. do not use metal utensils that can scratch the interior surface.
USING THE STEAMING BASKET
1. Make sure the probe is fitted correctly inside the probe socket.
2. Fill the cooking pan with at least 2 cups of water, broth or juice using a standard
measuring cup.
3. Place vegetables or other food in the steaming basket and position the basket
on top of the cooking pan. Season food with salt, pepper and desired seasonings.
4. Place the lid on the cooking pan.
Note: Always keep the lid closed while cooking.
5. Plug unit into a standard electrical outlet. Two dashes will appear on the digital
display.
6. Press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button.
7. Press the Mode button; the red light will be illuminated below the word STeAM.
8. Set timer to desired cooking time. Steaming times vary according to vegetable
or food type.
9. Timer will begin to count down once liquid in cooking pan comes to a boil.
10. Begin checking for doneness after initial 5 minutes. You may need to experiment to
suit your taste.
11. When cooking is complete, press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button and unplug the unit.
ENGLISH
PREPARING SOUPS & STEWS
Note: Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than
1½ inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking. As the soup or stew
begins to cook, steam will come out of the vent in the lid.
Important: Do not place the multicooker directly under your cabinets.
Note: When cooking rice or pasta in the stew, allow for additional liquid in the recipe.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in cooking pan provided.
Note: do not fill cooking pan with oil above the MAX fill line inside the pan. oil should
only be used up to the MAX fill line.
1. Make sure the probe is fitted correctly inside the probe socket.
2. Plug unit into a standard electrical outlet. Two dashes will appear on the digital
display.
3. Press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button.
4. Press the TeMP button; the red light below the lowest temperature will flash until
the set temperature is reached.
5. You can change the temperature at any time. Temperature settings go up only; if a
lower temperature is desired, continue to tap the TeMP button until the blue light
is flashing or illuminated below the desired temperature setting.
6. If desired, you can brown meats or sauté vegetables in the appliance. once
the appliance is turned on, select the desired temperature. (For browning and
sautéing, select 350ºF.) do not crowd meats to prevent steaming.
7. Combine meats, vegetables and liquids in the cooking pan. Stir with a wooden or
plastic spoon until ingredients are well blended.
Note: Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end
of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an
additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Caution: Do not fill cooking pan higher than the maximum cooking line on the pan.
8. Place the lid on cooking pan.
Note: Always keep lid on multicooker while cooking.
9. As the soup or stew cooks, steam may come out through the steam vent on the lid.
Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the
hot steam.
10. Set timer for desired cooking time.
11. If desired, stir several times during the cooking process.
Caution: When removing the lid, tilt away from your body as you may get burned with
the hot steam.
12. Place lid back on the cooking pan when stirring is done.
13. If desired, check seasoning level during cooking and add additional seasoning to
taste.
14. When cooking is complete, press the I/0 (oN/oFF) button and unplug the unit.
Caution: Always unplug the unit when cooking is complete.
Important Tips:
• Always use the timer and monitor cooking carefully.
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than
1½ inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, allow for additional liquid in the recipe.
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end of
the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an
additional 5 to 10 minutes.
