using the MENU button. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time of the setting
select the TIME/TEMPERATURE and use the +/- buttons to change. Press the START
button and the timer will then count down. Once the delayed time has passed, the cooking
process will automatically begin.
N.B Do not leave perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and dairy
products at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
Keep Warm
Programmes which have an automatic keep warm function will switch to this after the
cooking programme has finished. If you would like to use the keep warm function, simply
press the KEEP WARM button the display will read 00.00, it will then start to count up in
minutes. The unit can keep food warm up to 24 hours; however it is not recommended
that the keep warm function is used longer than 6 hours this is to ensure the food is at its
optimum.
Settings
Slow cook
The Multi Cooka can be used to slow cook dishes for up to 16 hours; perfect if you are
away from home all day. The benefit of this unit is that you can Sauté the ingredients first
without the need for extra pans. It really is worth sautéing vegetables, browning meat and
warming spices before slow cooking, it may take a little longer to prepare but the end result
will be worth it. It adds depth of flavour to the finished result. Simply select the SAUTE
function, when you have finished cancel the sauté function and then switch to SLOW
COOK. The time is pre-set for 8 hours but this can be changed if required. Do not lift the
lid during cooking instead use the stir function with the paddle if you prefer. At the end of
cooking if there is extra liquid remaining simply increase the temperature on the unit and
cook for an extra 10 minutes this will evaporate and thicken the liquid.
Stew
This is similar to the slow cook setting except it is faster. The higher cooking temperature
means that the results will be ready in about half the time, this is similar to a high setting on
a slow cooker. You can sauté first by using the SAUTE setting and then switch to STEW to
carry on. This setting is pre-programmed for 4 hours but you can increase or decrease as
you like.
Roast
This is designed for pot roasting; great for meat that requires longer moist cooking such as
Beef Brisket, Silverside or Ox-Tail, Shoulder of Lamb, Lamb Shanks, Chicken Drumsticks,
Chicken Thighs, Belly pork, Pork Cheek or Chump. To get the best flavour from the meat
or chicken it is advised to brown the meat or chicken first on the SAUTE function, as
it caramelises which adds extra flavour to the cooking pot. When finished simply add
your liquid of choice and select the ROAST function and leave to cook, this setting is
programmed for 3 hours but you can adjust the time depending on your ingredients.
Sauté
This can be used with or without the stirring paddle. If using the stirring paddle ensure it
is fitted to the unit first. Add oil or butter to the cooking bowl and add the ingredients to
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