10
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 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
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. At this
stage remaining ingredients can
be added i.e., butter, parmesan
cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.
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.
