Features of Your Multi Cooker
RECIPES
Cooking with your new Multi Cooker is simple and easy to use. The electronic controls allow you to select the function required for your cooking needs.
1.Start Button
Press this button to begin the cooking process of the selected function.
2.Start Light
The “Start” light will remain lit while the appliance is still “ON”.
3.Stop Button
Press this button to stop the cooking process or to cancel a selected function
4.Stop Light
The “Stop” light will Illuminate when the unit is plugged in and when the cooking process has been stopped.
5.LCD Display Screen
The LCD screen will display the time.
6.Function
Press the “Function” button to select the cooking function required for the type of food being prepared. As you press on the “Function” button, the arrow “◄” will move from function to function.
7.Cook Rice
The arrow “◄” shows that the “Cook Rice” function is selected. Use this function to cook rice perfectly with the touch of one button. This function has a preset time and is not adjustable.
8.Soup
The arrow “◄” shows that the “Soup” function is selected. Use this function for soups, stews or sauces. The default time for this function is 50 minutes, but can be adjusted up to four (4) hours.
9.Pasta
The arrow “◄” shows that the “Pasta” function is selected. Use this function for cooking perfect pasta or for other dishes.
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10.Bake
The arrow “◄” shows that the “Bake” function is selected. Use this function to bake cakes, breads, etc. This function has a default time of 50 minutes.
11.Slow Cook
The arrow “◄” shows that the “Slow Cook” function is selected. Use this this function for longer cooking times such as stews and sauces. The cooking time is programmable up to four (4) hours.
12.Keep Warm
The “Keep Warm” function has two options. The multi cooker will automatically cycle to the “Keep Warm” function after the selected cooking function has been completed. It will keep the food warm for up to a maximum of six (6) hours. You can also select the “Keep Warm” function manually. The arrow “◄” will show that the “Keep Warm” function is selected.
13.Timer
The “Timer” button can be used with some of the cooking function to set the desired cooking time.
14.Adjust
Use the “Adjust” button to adjust to time for the adjustable functions.
Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)
3 Tbs butter
3 Yukon Gold potatoes; (approx 1 lb) peeled and cut into 1 inch dices 1 bay leaf
3 sprigs of thyme, (tied together)
2 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ cup half and half
1 bunch – ½ cup chives, (sliced thin)
Place the cooking pot into the unit and plug into wall outlet. Press the function button to select the pasta function. Add the butter and the leeks. Sauté
When the unit beeps (water is boiling) add the remaining ingredients (except half and half and the chives) and press the stop button. Press the function button and select the soup function.
Cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily smashed against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. Remove thyme and bay leaf. Pour the soup into a food processor and blend until very smooth.
Serve hot or chill completely in the refrigerator to serve as Vichyssoise; either way sprinkle chopped chives on the individual bowls of soup before serving.
Cheesy Grits and Eggs
2 cup quick cook grits (not instant)
4 cups water
¼tsp salt 2 tbs butter
1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese;
Place cooking pot into the unit. Plug unit into wall outlet. Press the function button and select pasta function. Add the water, salt and butter to the cooking pot. Close the cover and wait for the unit to beep.
Meanwhile, grease the poacher/warmer with butter and add 2 eggs to each side. Insert the handle onto the pasta/steamer insert and place the poacher/warmer on top of the pasta/steamer insert.
When the machine beeps (water is boiling) stir the grits into the boiling water in the cooking pot. Press the adjust button to adjust the time to 8 minutes, place the pasta/steamer insert into the main unit. (The pasta/steamer insert will sit above the grits in the cooking pot.) Remove the handle from the pasta/steamer insert and close the cover. (See note below)
When the unit beeps press the stop button and carefully open the cover and place the handle into the pasta/steamer insert to remove. Stir the cheese into the grits.
Serve the grits with the eggs on top.
Note: Depending on the texture of eggs you like, you may have to adjust the cooking time or remove the eggs earlier.
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