How to use the Control Panel
Menu
This button is used to select the desired programme. Press it until the desired programme
is illuminated on the display panel; the chosen function will flash. When the programme has
been selected press the start button. The display panel will show a pre-set time and this will
now countdown until it finishes. The P will flash to show the unit is in operation.
After cooking has finished the programmes with automatic keep warm function will go into
the keep warm mode. If this is not desired simply press the CANCEL button.
Stir
The programmes without automatic stir function can also benefit from the stirring setting. The
stirring paddle has to be in positon before cooking begins. To activate the stir function during
a cooking programme simply press the STIR button and to stop press the button again.
The P on the panel will rotate until the stir function is deactivated. The bowl may need to be
turned slightly to lock the stirring mechanism into place under the bowl, the bowl may move
automatically to begin with but it will stop turning when it is in position.
Time/Temperature
This button will adjust both the time and temperature of the pre-programmed settings if
they can be adjusted. This is great if you want to increase the time on a particular setting
or decrease the temperature to a simmer. Select the desired programme and immediately
press the TIME/TEMPERATURE button; the time will start to flash, use the + and – buttons
to increase or decrease the time then press the START button to initiate the cooking
programme. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking temperature press the TIME/
TEMPERATURE button twice the temperature will then flash use the + or – buttons to
increase or decrease the temperature by 5°C then press the START button.
Pre-set
This function is great if you want to delay the start of your cooking time. Simply press the
PRESET button, each press of the button increases the delay time by 10 minutes. You may
select a delay time from 10 mins upto 24 hours. Then select your desired programme by
Stew
Shallow Fry
Meat
Sauté
Roast
Soup
Slow Cook
Steam
Porridge
Risotto
Rice
Pasta
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