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HOW TO USE THE TIME DELAY
This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so that cooking finishes when you need it.
Note: The DELAY TIMER function is not available on the BROWN/SAUTÉ, KEEP WARM, or YOGURT settings.
Note: Do not use the DELAY TIMER function when the recipe has perishable ingredients such as meat, fish, eggs, or dairy,
as these may spoil.
1. Adjust the Multi-Cooker settings using the instructions on pages 8-14.
2. After setting the cooking time, press the DELAY TIMER button. The DELAY TIMER and START/STOP buttons will
flash, and “0:30” will flash on the Display Screen, to indicate the Multi-Cooker is being programmed on the delay
setting.
3. Press the + and - buttons until you reach the number of hours and minutes you want the cooking process to be
delayed (i.e., set the amount of time you wish to delay the cooking cycle).
4. Press START/STOP button to begin the delay feature. The timer and DELAY TIMER button will stop flashing, while
the START/STOP button will continue flashing. This will indicate that the Multi-Cooker has been set on the DELAY
TIMER setting. The Display Screen will countdown the delay time until 0:00 is reached. When 0:00 is reached, the
DELAY TIMER light will turn off and the START/STOP light will stop flashing to show that time delay has finished. The
word “HEAt” will appear on the display screen until the Multi-Cooker is fully pressurized. When the selected pressure
has been reached, the timer will start counting down.
Example:
It’s 4pm and you want to have a soup cooked and ready in 2 hours’ time for dinner at 6pm. You want to set the machine
now so you are free to do other things.
The pre-set function (if unchanged) will cook for 30 minutes at HIGH pressure. Time to gain pressure varies according to
humidity and water temperature, but let’s assume it takes 15 minutes to gain pressure. Therefore total time is 45 minutes.
To have the stew ready by 6pm, you will need to delay the start of your cooking by approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
1. Press SOUP
2. The Display Screen will flash “0:30”
3. Press the DELAY TIMER button and set for “1:15”
4. Press START/STOP
COOKING POT MARKINGS
Inside the removable Cooking Pot are markings to guide the fill level of the Cooking Pot. The
word MAX indicates the maximum fill line.
The 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 markings are handy guides to use in your recipes.
CAUTION: Never load the Cooking Pot above the maximum ingredient level line marked MAX
on the inside of the Cooking Pot.
Foods that expand during cooking (e.g. rice) should never go above the 1/2 mark.
Note: The Multi-Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is used inside the
removable Cooking Pot.
PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cooking is an ideal way to create quick, flavorful meals. Pressure cooking is a method of cooking food in liquid
(water, stock, wine, etc.) in a sealed Cooking Pot. The sealed Multi-Cooker retains steam and builds pressure, raising the
temperature of the liquid inside the pot above boiling point. The increased temperature of the liquid and the steam results in
reduced cooking times.
HIGH Pressure Setting is 6.5 - 10 PSI (45 - 70 kPa). It is suitable for a wide range of foods.
LOW Pressure Setting is 3.3 - 6.5 PSI (23 - 45 kPa). It is more suited to delicate foods like chicken fillet, fish and some
vegetables.
KEEP WARM Setting: When cooking time is completed, the Multi-Cooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM
setting to prevent overcooking and to keep your cooked food warm until serving - perfect for busy families, those on the
run and those who need flexible meal times. This setting is not hot enough to cook and should only be used to keep warm,
cooked food for serving.
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Ideal Meals to Pressure Cook: Soups, stocks, casseroles, sauces (e.g. pasta sauces), meat, rice, firm vegetables (beetroot,
potatoes) and desserts (e.g., pudding).
Capacity: Never fill the Cooking Pot above the MAX line. Foods that expand during cooking should never go above the
1/2 mark. The Multi-Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is used inside the
removable Cooking Pot.
MANUAL FUNCTION
This function allows the user to select their own pressure cooking time ranging from 1 minute to 2 hours, with a temperature
selection of Low or High. This is particularly suitable for those users who would like to pressure cook food items not covered
by our other cooking functions. This also gives the user greater scope for sourcing recipes from a wide range of sources.
Please follow our guidelines for Pressure Cooking on page 8.
USING THE PRESSURE COOKING FUNCTIONS
Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level surface.
Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The Multi-Cooker will beep, and the
Display Screen will illuminate with four dashes (- - - -).
1. Place your food and liquid inside the removable Cooking Pot.
2. Place the Lid onto the Multi-Cooker and align with . To lock, rotate counterclockwise to the LOCKED
position.
3. Using the finger tab, rotate the Steam Release Valve to the “Seal” position.
4. Select the desired cooking function
5. Adjust the cooking time and pressure if necessary.
Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 11 to find the possible time and pressure adjustments
6. Once you have made the desired adjustments, if any, press START/STOP.
7. The Multi-Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking can begin. When the Multi-Cooker is gaining
pressure, “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen and the time will not count down. The amount of time the Multi-
Cooker takes to gain pressure varies according to humidity and water temperature, but average pressurization time is
5-30 minutes. When pressure has been reached, “HEAt” will disappear on the Display Screen, and the time will begin
to count down.
8. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Multi-Cooker will beep and will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM
setting. The Display Screen will therefore change from the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00 (4
hours) or until you press the START/STOP button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will go
into stand-by mode, and the Display Screen will illuminate with four dashes (----).
TIP:
1. The pressure cooking settings are in the Cooking Guide table on page 11.
2. If the lid is not shut correctly or if the Steam Release Valve is not in the “Seal” position, the Multi-Cooker cannot gain
pressure and an ERROR message will appear in the Display Screen. Ensure that the Sealing Gasket is placed evenly in
the lid. See the ERROR CODES chart on page 17.
3. It is common for some steam to release through the Bobber Valve during the cooking cycle. This is part of normal
operation of the unit.
Note: The Multi-Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is used inside the
removable Cooking Pot.
Caution: During cooking, steam will build up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the lid use an oven glove to protect your
hands.
RELEASING PRESSURE AT THE END OF COOKING
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Natural Pressure Release Method: After cooking cycle is complete, let Multi-Cooker naturally release pressure
through the Bobber Valve. Unit will gradually cool down on its own. Wait at least 10 minutes after cooking has
completed. If using a higher volume of food and liquid, this can take up to 20 minutes. And then, using a kitchen
utensil, gradually flick the tab on the Steam Release Valve to the “Release” position (see Figure 4). Do not place
any part of your hand or body over the steam outlet on top of the valve, as steam is very hot and can scald skin. The
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