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Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying
Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying
Slow Cook
The Slow Cook Smart Programme is comparable to the cooking process of
traditional slow cookers, and is compatible for use with any standard slow cooker
recipe. Follow recipe directions for slow cooking.
Temperature Level
Suggested Use
Default Cooking Time Cooking Time Range
Lo
(Low)
All-day cooking. Set for a
minimum of 06:00 hours
for best results
06:00
00:30–24:00
Hi
(High)
Faster slow cooking
1.
Add food and liquid ingredients to the inner pot.
2.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
3.
Connect the appropriate power lead for your outlet type to the cooker base,
then insert the plug into an accessible outlet. Display indicates
OFF
.
4.
Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features — Pressure
or use a glass lid with a venting hole.
5.
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the
Vent
position.
6.
Press
Slow Cook
to select the Slow Cook Smart Programme.
7.
You may select the default cooking time, or use the
+
/
−
Time
buttons to
select a customized cooking time.
8.
Press
Slow Cook
again to toggle between
Lo
(Low) and
Hi
(High)
temperature levels.
Note:
Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature level are saved when you
press Start.
9.
If desired, press
Keep Warm
to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off or on.
10.
Press
Start
to begin. The cooking timer begins counting down immediately.
11.
If Keep Warm mode is on when the Smart Programme is complete, the cooker
counts up to indicate the elapsed time. If not, the cooker goes to Standby
mode and the display indicates
End
.
Note:
The float valve should not rise during Slow Cook. The lid is removable throughout the
cooking process for easy access. If the float valve rises, ensure the quick release button is set
to the
Vent
position. Refer to
Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods)
.
Sous Vide
Sous Vide cooking brings vacuum-sealed food to a very accurate temperature
and maintains that temperature for a long period of time to achieve high quality,
consistently delicious results.
Default
Temperature
Temperature
Range
Suggested Use
Default Cooking
Time
Cooking Time
Range
56°C
21°C–93°C
for details
03:00
00:30–99:30
What You’ll Need:
• Tongs
• Thermometer
• Airtight or Vacuum Sealed Food Pouches
• Optional: Vacuum sealer
1.
Fill the inner pot with warm water up to
—1/2
line, as indicated on the inner pot.
2.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
3.
Connect the appropriate power lead for your outlet type to the cooker base,
then insert the plug into an accessible outlet. Display indicates
OFF
.
4.
Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features—Pressure
Note:
The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed. For
Sous Vide it does not matter if the quick release switch is set to Seal or Vent.
Note:
The pressure cooking lid is not necessary when cooking sous vide, however it is
recommended for optimal temperature control.
5.
Press
Sous Vide
to select the Sous Vide Smart Programme.
6.
Use the
+
/
−
Temp
buttons to adjust the temperature in increments of 1°C / 1°F.
7.
Use the
+
/
−
Time
buttons to adjust the cook time in increments of 15 minutes.
Note:
Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature are saved when you press Start.
8.
Press
Start
to begin. The display reads
On
to indicate that the cooker has
begun
Pre-heating
.
9.
While the cooker heats, season food as desired. Refer to
Separate single servings of food within individual pouches; remove as much
air as possible, then seal them tightly.