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TIPS & HINTS
HEATUP TIMES
may vary based on a
number of factors. Approximate times are:
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6 minutes
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THE COOKING POT
is designed specifically
for use in the multicooker.
Do not use in oven or on stovetop.
Take it right to the table to serve!
THE STEAMING RACK
should be placed in
the UP position to raise food above water.
NOTE: The metal steaming rack is specially
designed for this pot and will not damage the
coating if used as directed.
BROWN/SAUTÉ
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crowd the pan. Foods should be cooked in
an even layer. Cook larger portions in
batches when necessary.
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slow cooking, some items may produce a
lot of grease. To remove excess, use pot
holders to carefully remove the pot from the
base; pour off the grease from the corner of
the pot. Return the cooking pot to the base
and finish cooking.
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the bottom of the pot can be used to
flavour the dish. Simply add a small amount
of liquid (like water, wine or stock) to the
pan and scrape up the browned bits with a
wooden spoon – leave in pot. Incorporate
into the dish or sauce.
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Sauté function. Put precooked food into the
cooking pot. Set on Brown/Sauté at 175°C
and stir until all ingredients are warmed
through. Once food is simmering, switch to
Warm on the Slow Cook function until ready
to serve.
SLOW-COOKING
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more depth and flavor to the finished dish.
If time is short skip this step and add all
ingredients to your cooking pot to slow
cook. The only exception is ground meats,
which should always be browned before
slow cooking.
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recipe to include Brown/Sauté, the liquid
amount must be increased. This is because
cooking starts at a higher temperature than
it would in a traditional slow cooker.
Recipes vary, but the approximate guideline
is to double the liquid for a long braise and
increase it by about 50% for a soup or
stew. Set the timer to the lower end of the
recommended time range.
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one-quarter full but not more than three-
quarters full.
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as carrots and potatoes are cooked
through, cut them no larger than 5cm. This
is most important for dishes that slow-cook
less than 6 hours.
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during the last 30 minutes of cooking time
to prevent overcooking. Fresh herbs should
be stirred into dishes just before serving.
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equivalent of cooking for 2 hours on Low.
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heat escape, requiring extra cooking time.
Each time the lid is removed, add about 15
to 20 minutes of cooking time.
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separated fat from slow-cooked food by
brushing it over the top. Alternatively, the
food may be refrigerated and the congealed
fat can then be lifted off and discarded
before reheating and serving.
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remove as much of the visible fat as
possible from meats and poultry. Remove
skin from poultry and drain any fat from
browned meats.
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Many slow-cooked foods such as stews
benefit from cooling and refrigerating, then
reheating – as the saying goes, stew or chilli
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