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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.
RICE
RICE/STEAM setting
1.
Use the Risotto Plus
™
rice scoop provided
to measure the required quantity of rice.
Always measure level scoops, not heaped.
2.
Place measured rice into a separate bowl
and wash with cold water to remove any
excess starch. The rice is ready for cooking
when water runs clear from the rice. Drain well.
3.
Ensure the exterior of the removable cooking
bowl is clean before placing it in the housing
(this will ensure proper contact with the inner
cooking surface) (Fig 1).
CAUTION!
1. Before starting to cook, clean the bottom of the
inner pot and the surface of the heating plate.
2. To ensure the pot is sitting flat on the heating
plate, turn the pot clockwise and anti clockwise
inside the rice cooker.
3. The pot must be properly positioned inside the
rice cooker or the unit will not work and may
become damaged.
Fig. 1
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