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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use, remove all packaging
material and promotional labels and wash
the non-stick removable cooking bowl,
stainless steel steaming tray and glass lid in
hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO
SAUTÉ / SEAR setting
1.
Ensure exterior of the removable cooking
bowl is clean before placing it in the housing
(this will ensure proper contact with the inner
cooking surface).
2.
Plug power cord into a 220–240V power outlet.
The START / CANCEL button and RISOTTO
button surround will illuminate in white.
3.
Press the SAUTÉ / SEAR button, the button
surround will illuminate in white. Press the
START / CANCEL button to activate the
setting, the button surround will illuminate red.
4.
Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat for
approximately 2–3 minutes (do not pre-heat
for longer than 5 minutes).
5.
Add oil / butter and allow to heat / melt
for approximately 1 minute.
6.
If using chicken or seafood in the recipe,
sear in small batches, cover with lid and
stir occasionally until food is cooked.
Remove from cooking bowl.
7.
Add extra oil / butter to cooking bowl
if necessary or if recipe states.
Allow to heat for approximately 1 minute.
8.
Add ingredients such as onions and garlic.
Sauté, cover with lid if necessary and stir
occasionally for about 4 to 5 minutes
or until cooked to desired brownness.
9.
Stir in Arborio or Carnaroli rice and mix well.
Sauté for approximately 2–3 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
10.
Pour in wine (if using) and cook uncovered
until rice has absorbed all liquid and alcohol
has evaporated, stirring frequently.
11.
Press the START / CANCEL button to stop
the SAUTÉ / SEAR setting.
12.
Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO
setting section below.
RISOTTO Setting
1.
Follow steps 1–11 in the SAUTÉ / SEAR
setting section above.
2.
Add stock or water and stir well. Cover
with lid and press the RISOTTO button,
then press the START / CANCEL button
to activate the setting. The
START / CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and cooking will commence.
3.
Allow to cook until the ready beeps
sound and the Risotto Plus
™
automatically
switches to the KEEP WARM setting.
This will take approximately 20–30 minutes
depending on the recipe.
4.
Remove lid and stir well using the serving
spoon provided.
5.
The Risotto Plus
™
will remain on the
KEEP WARM setting for 30 minutes before
switching OFF. However, risotto is best
served as soon as possible after
completion of cooking.
NOTE
There may be occasions when the Risotto
Plus™ switches to the KEEP WARM
setting or switches off before cooking is
complete. If this occurs, simply press the
desired cooking button, then press the
START/CANCEL button. The START/
CANCEL button surround will illuminate
red and the selected setting will be
activated. This is a safety mechanism to
prevent overheating due to certain cooking
conditions.
TIPS
• Allow the risotto to rest in the KEEP
WARM setting for 5 or 10 minutes to finish
cooking.
• For optimum risotto results, we
recommend you stir once after 15–20
minutes in the RISOTTO setting.
