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Function
Mode
Maximum
Temperature Duration
Comments
Yogurt
110 degrees
4-8+ hours depending on volume and
culture
Truly “raw” cooking to
preserve enzymes
Steam/Fast
212 degrees
Boils in 40-60 minutes, recommended
cooking time is 30 minutes to 1-1/2 hours
Slow
212 degrees
Boils in 60+ minutes, recommended
cooking time is 1-4 hours
Porridge
212 degrees
40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes depending
on volume and age of grains
Uses fuzzy logic
Delay start option
Warm
160 degrees
When your food is cooked, your cooker will
automatically switch to warm mode and will
hold your dinner until you are home.
Great parties, teas and
tinctures too
All cooking times are approximate as food may need less or more time depending on a
number of factors including (1) the cut and type of the protein; (2) age of legume or grain; (3)
size of vegetable pieces; (4) density of pasta shape; etc. Until you have used your Multi-Crock
a number of times and have a solid understanding of how it works,
get into the habit of
checking the progress of your meal.
Carefully open the lid and use a knife or fork to check
doneness
– you won’t ruin anything by checking on the progress, you will have a better end
product and a faster learning curve.
See Trouble-shooting section for additional guidance
How to Cook with each Mode
Steam/Fast Cooking Mode
The Steam/Fast mode is designed
for “fast cooking” foods such as vegetable-based broth,
soup and stew; steamed vegetables or fish; and one-pot meals. Choose this mode when the
desired cooking time is between 30 minutes to 1-1/2 hours (Length of time will depend on
amount of food and liquid added to the crock.) If you want to cook longer than 1-1/2 hours,
choose “Slow” mode setting instead.
A full pot takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach to a boil (212 degrees) and after 60 minutes
the pot will slow to a simmer as the clay releases the heat through the steam holes. Note that
between 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of liquid may be lost each hour due to evaporation and this is why
it is so important to start with the appropriate amount of liquid.
ALWAYS
start the cooking process with at least 2-3 cups (US cup) in the pot to avoid burning
or dry heating your pot.
General Cooking Directions for Steam/Fast Cooking Mode
•
Place your 4 silicon steam plugs in the holes on the clay top to help regulating the
steam pressure built inside and prevent from evaporation.
•
Press MENU key until the “Steam/Fast” light indicator flashes.