Fryer User Manual

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ingredients are warmed through and
then switch to Warm on the Slow Cook
function until serving.
• If using frozen foods, thaw completely
before slow cooking.
• Recipes can be assembled the night
before cooking. Brown ingredients if
necessary and then combine with
remaining ingredients in cooking pot.
Cover and refrigerate. When ready to
cook, place the cooking pot in the cold
multicooker and add 30 minutes to your
projected cooking time.
• In most cases, dried beans should be
soaked overnight, drained, rinsed, and
drained again before cooking. Do not
add salt or any acid to beans when
cooking, as it will prevent them from
softening completely.
Adapt your traditional recipes to
slow cook:
• For recipes that do not require the
Brown/Sauté function before slow
cooking, reduce the cooking liquid by at
least 50% (soups are the exception).
Liquids do not evaporate as they do in
traditional cooking, and most often you
will end up with much more liquid than
you began with.
• Dairy products (milk, sour cream, some
cheeses) will break down and curdle
during slow cooking. Substitute canned
evaporated milk, nonfat dry milk, or add
dairy products during the last 30 minutes
of cooking.
• If your recipe calls for precooked pasta
or rice undercook it and add to the pot
in the last 30 minutes of slow cooking.
• Pasta can be cooked at the end of a
slow cooking recipe. Switch unit to High
and when liquid comes to a simmer add
pasta and cook according to
manufacturer’s recommended time.
STEAMING
• To steam, fill the multicooker pot with
no more than 1 quart of water.
• For smaller foods that might not sit
evenly on the rack, we recommend
steaming in a parchment or foil pouch.
Note: If using foil, increase cooking time
by approximately 50% of what is
recommended.
• When adding heavier foods like corn
on the cob to the steaming rack, place
them on the middle of the rack and work
your way to the edges.
•
Always use caution when removing lid.
It is best to remove the lid away from you
.
CLEANING, CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
1. Unplug unit and allow it to cool
completely before cleaning.
2. Never immerse unit in water or other
liquids.
3. To clean the housing and control panel,
simply wipe with a clean damp cloth.
4. Wash cooking pot, lid and rack with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Or, clean in top rack of dishwasher.
5. Dry all parts after every use.
6. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
NOTE: If food residue sticks or burns onto
cooking pot surface, fill pot with warm
soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning. If scouring is necessary, use a
nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent
with a nylon pad or brush.