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is always better the second day.Bring food
to a simmer on the Brown/Sauté function at
175°C. Stir to ensure all ingredients are
warmed through and then switch to Warm
on the Slow Cook function until serving.
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before slow cooking.
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cooking. Brown ingredients if necessary
and then combine with remaining
ingredients in cooking pot. Cover and
refrigerate. When ready to cook, place the
cooking pot in the cold multicooker and
add 30 minutes to your projected cooking
time.
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soaked overnight, then brought to a boil,
drained and rinsed before cooking. Do not
add salt or any acid to beans when
cooking, as it will prevent them from
softening completely.
Adapt your traditional recipes to
slow cook:
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Sauté function before slow cooking, reduce
the cooking liquid by at least 50% (soups
are the exception). Liquids do not evaporate
as they do in traditional cooking, and most
often you will end up with much more liquid
than you began with.
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cheeses) will break down and curdle during
slow cooking. Substitute canned
evaporated milk, nonfat dry milk, or add
dairy products during the last 30 minutes of
cooking.
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rice UNDERCOOK it and add to the pot in
the last 30 minutes of slow cooking.
STEAMING
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no more than 2L of water unless otherwise
indicated. Basic steaming will usually use
1L of water.
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on the rack, we recommend steaming in a
parchment or foil pouch. Note: If using foil,
increase cooking time by 50% of what is
recommended.
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on the cob to the steaming rack, place
them on the middle of the rack and work
your way to the edges.
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dumplings, it is best to add ingredients
before preheating.
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It is best to remove the lid tilting away from
you.
CLEANING, CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
1. Unplug unit and allow it to cool completely
before cleaning.
2. Never immerse unit in water or other
liquids.
3. To clean the housing and control panel,
simply wipe with a clean damp cloth.
4. Wash cooking pot, lid and rack with warm
soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Or, clean
in top rack of dishwasher.
5. Dry all parts after every use.
6. Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
NOTE:
If food residue sticks or burns onto
cooking pot surface, fill pot with warm soapy
water and allow to soak before cleaning. If
scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive
cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad
or brush.
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