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6. Press the START/STOP button to begin the yogurt function. The temperature
icon blinks while the incubation temperature is rising. Once the incubation
process begins, the temperature icon remains lit: the unit begins to count
down in 1-minute increments, and the display alternates between showing
YGRT and the remaining cooking time.
7. When the yogurt is ready, remove the lid. There may be some yellowish
liquid (whey), on top of the yogurt. Don’t worry, this is normal, whey contains
nutrients and protein. Mix it back into the yogurt.
8. If you prefer regular yogurt, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours
before serving, or until yogurt cools down. If you prefer making Greek yogurt,
please refer to page 31.
NOTE:
THE MULTI-COOKER SHOULD REMAIN PERFECTLY STILL DURING
THE COOKING PROCESS. DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE; DO NOT
REMOVE THE REMOVABLE COOKING POT OR THE LID AS THIS WILL
AFFECT THE FIRMNESS OF THE YOGURT. DO NOT ADD ANY FLAVORING
BEFORE COMPLETING THE YOGURT MAKING PROCESS.
Yogurt Making in Glass Jars:
1. Take the starter yogurt from the refrigerator so that it has time to get closer to
room temperature while you heat the milk.
2. When you heat the milk in glass jars, add 1 cup of water into the removable
cooking pot, then insert the stainless steel rack and place your glass jars on
top of the rack. Place the lid on the multi-cooker; align the locking pin on
the handle with the open lock symbol and turn it counterclockwise until the
locking pin clicks into place. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
Press the YOGURT button ONCE and then press START/STOP to heat
the milk to 180°F-185°F. Once the unit reaches the proper temperature of
180°F-185°F, the unit beeps and goes to standby mode.
3. After heating the milk, allow it to cool to anywhere between 100°F-110°F
To accelerate the cooling down process,remove the jars from the inner pot
with a kitchen towel or some other form of hand protection. Do not let it cool
below 90°F. Use a thermometer to make sure that proper temperature has
fully reached.
4. Stir in the plain yogurt with live active culture and use a spoon to mix it with
the milk until the consistency is smooth with no lumps remaining.
5. Place the lid on the multi-cooker; align the locking pin on the handle with the
open lock symbol and turn it counterclockwise until the locking pin clicks
into place. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM. Press the YOGURT
button TWICE. The preset cooking time is 8 hours. Depending on the flavor
of yogurt you like best, you can choose how long to cook the yogurt for by
pressing the + or – button once for each additional half hour or to decrease
the time by a half hour. To fast advance, hold the button down until you
reach the desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 24 hours. The
preparation time impacts the yogurt taste. With longer cooking time, the
yogurt will have a more tart flavor. With a shorter time, the yogurt will have a
milder flavor.
6. Press the START/STOP button to begin the yogurt function. The temperature
icon and YOGURT button light blink while the incubation temperature is
rising. Once the incubation process begins, the temperature icon and
YOGURT button light remain lit; the unit begins to count down in 1-minute
increments and the display alternates between showing YGRT and the
remaining cooking time.
7. When the yogurt is ready, remove the lid. There may be some yellowish
liquid (whey) on top of the yogurt. Don’t worry, this is normal, whey contains
nutrients and protein. Mix it back into the yogurt.
8. If you prefer regular yogurt, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3
hours before serving, or until yogurt cools. If you prefer making Greek yogurt,
please refer to page 31.
Helpful Hints and Tips:
• The probiotics and live active cultures are at their best when the yogurt is
fresh. For the best results, only repeat the same starter yogurt 2 times max.
After a few days, the probiotics in the previous batch can weaken and the
yogurt may contain a liquid consistency.
• You may choose to make flavored yogurt and add sugar, honey, flavorings,
fruit, or other ingredients prior to eating.
• For best results and ease of preparation, use whole or semi-skimmed UHT
milk or reconstituted milk powder. They don’t need to be heated or cooled
down.
• The best before-date for natural yogurts are the date the yogurts were made
plus 7 days, depending on the freshness of the milk. When in doubt, use the
expiration date on your milk as a guideline.
Greek Yogurt
1. Place a strainer or a cheesecloth inside a container, so the strainer doesn’t
touch the bottom of the container to allow for better drainage.
2. Pour the homemade yogurt into the strainer or cheesecloth and cover with
the lid. Put it in the refrigerator to strain and chill for at least 2 hours. The
longer the time, the thicker the yogurt becomes.
3. Gently remove yogurt from strainer or cheesecloth by turning the strainer or
cheesecloth upside down on a plate or container.
4. Put it back in the refrigerator to chill for another few hours before serving.