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HOW TO SLOW COOK
SEAR Setting
Searing in the Risotto Plus™ may take a little
extra time and whilst not strictly necessary,
the rewards are evident in the end result.
The cooking bowl keeps the heat stable
and uniform allowing the meat to brown
and form an even crust. Plus searing seals
in the moisture, intensifies the flavour
and provides more tender results.
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 230V 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 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 preheat
for longer than 5 minutes).
5.
Add oil/butter and allow to heat/ melt for
approximately 1 minute with the lid on.
6.
Always sear meat and poultry in small
batches. Cover with lid and cook, stirring
occasionally until food is evenly browned.
Remove from cooking bowl. When finished
searing, proceed to the Slow Cook Settings
section below.
Slow Cook Settings
The Risotto Plus™ has two slow cook settings:
Low and High. Use the recommended
guidelines below to determine cooking time
and heat settings and use recipes in this
instruction book.
Dishes can be prepared well in advance and
cooking time regulated so that food is ready
to serve at a convenient time. A general rule
of thumb for most slow cooked meat and
vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking Time
LOW: 6–7 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hour
SLOW COOKING
Your favourite traditional recipes can also be
easily adapted to this slow cooker. Simply halve
the amount of liquid and increase the cooking
time.
NOTE
These cooking times are approximates
only and times can vary depending
on ingredients, quantities in recipes
and whether the cooking bowl and its
ingredients are hot from searing.
As a guide meats such as chicken or
small pieces of meat will have best results
when cooked on high for 3–4 hours. Larger
pieces of meat such as lamb shanks will
have best results when cooked on low
for 6–7 hours.
Cooking Times (with Searing)
When the SAUTÉ/SEAR setting is used prior to
slow cooking, cooking times will be shortened
slightly. Check for doneness intermittently
during cooking.
Low or High Slow Cook Settings
When the SAUTÉ/SEAR setting is used prior to
slow cooking, cooking times will be shortened
slightly. Check for doneness intermittently
during cooking.
1.
Add all ingredients into the cooking bowl,
ensuring denser foods are spread evenly
across the bottom of the bowl and not
heaped to one side and the
2.
liquid level is between MIN and MAX
markings on the bowl.
3.
Place the glass lid into position.
4.
Press the LOW SLOW COOK OR HIGH
SLOW COOK button, then press the
START/CANCEL button to activate the
setting. The START/CANCEL button
surround will illuminate red and cooking will
commence.
5.
Allow to cook until the ready beeps sound.
The unit then automatically switches to
KEEP WARM setting.
6.
The Risotto Plus™ will remain on the
KEEP WARM setting for 5 hours before
switching OFF.
