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Common Cooking Mistakes and Ways of Solving Them
This table familiarizes you with the practical tips and solutions to some common problems
you may experience when using the multicooker.
THE DISH IS UNDERCOOKED
Possible causes
Solutions
The lid of the device was open or was not closed properly,
so the cooking temperature was not high enough
Try to avoid opening the lid while cooking
Close the lid until it clicks into place. Make sure that the
rubber sealing ring located on the inner side of the lid is not
deformed or damaged in any way
Cooking temperature was not observed because the bowl
and the heating element did not fit tightly
There should not be any foreign objects between the lid and
the housing of the device, remove if any.
Always make sure that the heating element is clean and fits
tightly with the bowl before cooking
Wrong ingredients or settings were chosen
General proportions were not observed, the foods were cut
into pieces that are a bit too big
Wrong time settings
Chosen recipe is not appropriate for the appliance
We recommend that you use recipes adapted for the device.
Choose proven recipes only
Set the time and cooking programme, choose ingredients,
proportions, and the size of pieces according to the recipe
Steaming: the amount of water in the bowl is not enough to
provide enough steam density
Use the amount of water recommended. If in doubt, check
the water level while steaming
Frying
Too much vegetable oil was added
For regular frying add an amount of vegetable oil just enough
to cover the bottom of the bowl
Follow recommendations given in the recipe while deep
frying
Too much liquid inside the bowl
Do not close the lid of the device while frying unless specified
in the recipe. Defrost and let drain the ingredients before frying
Boilng: the broth boiled away while cooking acidic foods
Certain foods need to be washed or sautéed before cooking.
Follow recommendations given in the recipe
Baking (dough
failed to bake
through)
While proving the dough has reached the
inner lid and covered the steam valve
Use a smaller amount of dough
Too much dough in the bowl
Take the product out of the bowl, turn it over and place back.
Bake until ready
Next time use smaller amount of dough
THE DISH IS OVERCOOKED
Wrong ingredients or time settings, the foods were cut into
pieces that are a bit too small
We recommend that you use the recipes adapted for your model.
Set the time and cooking programme, choose ingredients,
proportions and the size of the pieces according to the recipe
The dish was in the bowl on “Keep Warm” mode for too long
after being cooked
We recommend that you use “Keep Warm” mode moderately.
If your device enables you to switch “Keep Warm” off in
advance, use it to avoid the problem
LIQUID BOILS AWAY DURING COOKING
Milk boils away
Depending on both quality and properties of the milk used,
it may boil away. To avoid this, we recommend that you use
only ultra-pasteurized skimmed milk. Mix the milk with some
water if needed
Foods were not properly processed (were not rinsed well,
etc.)
Wrong general proportions or ingredients
We recommend that you use the recipes adapted for the
device. Try choosing proven recipes only. Set the time and
cooking programme, choose ingredients, proportions, and
the size of the pieces according to the recipe
Whole grains, meat, fish, and seafood need to be thoroughly
rinsed before cooking
THE DISH GETS BURNT
The bowl was not properly washed before cooking
Non-stick coating is damaged
Before cooking ensure that the bowl is clean and has no
coating defects
General amount of ingredients is smaller than recommended Use proven recipes adapted for the device
Cooking time was too long
Reduce the cooking time or follow recommendations given
in the recipe adapted for your model
Frying: oil was not added; the ingredients have not been
stirred or turned over
For regular frying add an amount of vegetable oil just enough
to cover the bottom of the bowl
For proper frying stir or turn the ingredients occasionally in
the bowl while cooking
Stewing: not enough liquid
Add more liquid. Avoid opening the lid while cooking
Boiling: not enough liquid in the bowl (proportions were
not observed)
Follow recommended amounts of liquids and solids while
cooking
Baking: the bowl was not greased before baking
Grease the bottom and sides of the bowl with butter or
vegetable oil before baking (do not pour oil inside)
INGREDIENTS LOSE THEIR SHAPE WHEN COOKED
The ingredients have been stirred a bit too often
While frying foods, it is enough to stir the ingredients every
5-7 minutes
Cooking time was too long
Reduce cooking time or follow recommendations given in
the recipe adapted for the device
PASTRY IS DAMP
Improper ingredients were used (juicy fruit or vegetables,
frozen berries, sour cream, etc.)
Use ingredients according to the recipe. Avoid using
ingredients that contain excess moisture or use them in
smaller amounts
The baked product has been left in the multicooker with the
closed lid for too long
We recommend that you take the baked product out of the
bowl right after the baking cycle is over or leave it on “Keep
Warm” mode for a short period of time only
PASTRY WON’T RISE
Eggs and sugar were not whisked well
Use proven recipes adapted for the device. Choose, measure
and process the ingredients according to the
recommendations given in the recipe.
The dough sat for too long before being baked
The flour wasn’t sifted or the dough was not kneaded well
Wrong ingredients
Wrong recipe
