INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Included Cook Central® 4-Quart (3.8L) Multicooker MSC-400C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 17. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN THE POT PROVIDED OR IN CONTAINERS PLACED ON THE COOKING RACK IN THE PROVIDED POT. 18. CAUTION: A heated pot may damage countertops or tables. When removing the hot cooking pot from the multicooker, DO NOT place it directly on any unprotected surface. Always set the hot pot on a trivet or a rack. 19. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet. 20.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Steam Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tips & Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning, Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . .
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL a. Cooking Function Buttons Use to select SLOW COOK, BROWN/SAUTÉ or STEAM. e b. Time Directionals Use to set cooking time. Press and hold to scroll quickly; press and release to advance more slowly. c. Temperature Directionals Use to set cooking temperatures. Press and hold to scroll quickly; press and release to advance b more slowly. c d. Start/Stop Button Starts and stops cooking function. a e.
PROGRAMMING 6. When slow cooking on High, Low or Simmer, the unit will beep five times at the end of the cooking time and will automatically switch to the Keep Warm setting for 8 hours. BROWN & SAUTÉ 1. Press BROWN/SAUTÉ. A preset temperature of 350°F (176°C) will flash, as this is a commonly used Brown/ Sauté temperature. 2. Press Temperature Directionals to select a different temperature (from 150°F (65°C) TO 400°F (204°C). 3. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating.
COOKING GUIDELINES SLOW COOKING Slow cooking is perfect for foods that require long, slow simmering, such as soups, stocks, stews, and dried beans. Slow cooking is also ideal for tougher and less expensive cuts of meat like shoulder and pot roast. The Simmer and Low settings are usually used for recipes that cook longer. When starting a dish later in the day, select the High setting to ensure that food is cooked, warm, and ready when you’d like to eat.
STEAMING Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking. No butter or oil is required and fewer nutrients are lost in the steaming process. Four cups/one quart (0.9L) of water is used for basic steaming unless otherwise specified.
TIPS & HINTS SLOW COOKING HEATUP TIMES may vary based on a number of factors. Approximate times are: r #SPXOJOH GPPET CFGPSF TMPX DPPLJOH DBO add more depth and flavor to the finished dish. If time is short skip this step and add all ingredients to your cooking pot to slow cook. The only exception is ground meats, which should always be browned before slow cooking.
STEAMING benefit from cooling and refrigerating, then reheating – as the saying goes, stew or chili is always better the second day. Bring food to a simmer on the Brown/ Sauté function at 350°F (176°C). Stir to ensure all ingredients are warmed through and then switch to Warm on the Slow Cook function until serving. r 5P TUFBN GJMM UIF NVMUJDPPLFS QPU XJUI no more than 1 quart (0.9L) of water.
Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Why won’t my unit turn on? Answer/Solution Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-472-7606. Cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of no use and unit will appear off. Press any button except Start/Stop to “wake up” the unit. If you did not press START after setting your unit, the cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes. Press any button except Start/Stop to “wake up” the unit.
Toll-free phone number: 1-800-472-7606 LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY Address: We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to transportation or environmental conditions.
Recipe Booklet Cook Central® 4-Quart (3.
RECIPES Entrées Breakfast & Starters Chicken with Hot and Sweet Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Spinach & Gruyère Breakfast Strata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lemon Chicken with Rosemary . . . . 21 Brisket of Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pulled Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal . . . . . . . . 14 Primavera Shrimp Sauté . . . . . . . . . . 23 Turkey Swedish Meatballs . . . . . . . . 15 Asian-Style Steamed Salmon . . . . . .
Breakfast & Starters Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Spinach & Gruyère Breakfast Strata Milk gives the oatmeal a creamy consistency. Water, however, can easily be substituted, should you prefer. This is a delicious dish to have at brunch for a crowd. The flavors are rich and it takes only a few steps to complete. Setting: Slow Cook Makes six 1-cup (250ml) servings Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook 1½ 3 3 Makes twelve 1-cup (250ml) servings 1½ 1 1 1 8 1 1 ¼ ¼ 1 1 4 6 teaspoons (7.
Turkey Swedish Meatballs batches, turning the meatballs every minute or two until browned or all sides. Remove, reserve and repeat with remaining meatballs. Once all are browned, remove and reserve together. What was old is new and popular again, and that is true with this classic dish. These are sure to please everyone, Swedes and non-Swedes alike. 5. Add the remaining butter to the cooking pot. Once it is melted and foamy, stir in the flour.
Stocks & Sauces Shrimp Stock An easy-to-make stock. Easy Chicken Stock Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook A kitchen staple. Use this in any of our recipes that call for stock. Makes about 8 cups Setting: Slow Cook 1 Makes about 8 cups (2L) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ½ 8 1 1 chicken carcass (from a 3 to 4-pound (1.3 to 1.
Garden Vegetable Sauce This versatile sauce freezes well, so you can always have some on hand. Settings: Brown/Sauté/Slow Cook Makes about 8 cups (2L) 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into ½-inch (1.25cm) pieces 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch (1.25cm) pieces 1 cup (250ml) ½-inch (1.25cm) cubed eggplant (not peeled) 1 medium celery stalk, cut into ½-inch (1.
Chicken Noodle Soup * Sauce will keep up to five days in the refrigerator or three months in the freezer. This soothing soup is chock full of good-for-you chicken and veggies. /VUSJUJPOBM JOGPSNBUJPO QFS TFSWJOH DVQ NM $BMPSJFT GSPN GBU t DBSC H t QSP H t GBU H t TBU GBU H t DIPM NH t TPE NH t DBMD NH t GJCFS H Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 10 cups (2.5L) 1 Soups & Stews 3 Rustic Tomato Soup 2 Sautéing the vegetables gives this soup a rich, sweet flavor.
Mushroom Barley Soup Beef Stew A bowl of this deeply satisfying soup plus a slice of crusty French bread makes the perfect winter meal. This beef stew is one of the simplest you will ever find. Just combine the ingredients and let the multicooker do the rest. Setting: Slow Cook Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes about 5 cups (1.25L) Makes about 9 cups (2.
Note: If you have time, you can brown the beef prior to slow cooking. Do this on Brown/Sauté at 400˚F (200ºC) prior to the first step. 3. Add the crushed and diced tomatoes and stir well. Cover and switch the unit to Slow Cook on Low for 6 hours. When unit switches to Keep Warm, degrease the chili by either skimming any excess fat with a ladle or by gently blotting the surface with a paper towel.
on Keep Warm). When the brisket is cool, thinly slice and return to the pot with sauce and vegetables. Switch to Brown/ Sauté at 350°F (180ºC) and allow to cook until the brisket is warmed through and then switch back to Warm or Slow Cook for serving. 3. Add sausages and sauté until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and reserve. You should have about 1 tablespoon (15ml) of fat in the pan. Remove any excess. 4. Add onion and bell peppers to the cooking pot. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
3 1 ¼ ½ 1 6 Pulled Pork garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped fresh rosemary sprig cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice cup (125ml) chicken broth, low sodium teaspoon (5ml) lemon zest thin slices lemon chopped rosemary for garnish (optional) A great component to any game day spread – be it sliders, tacos or on top of white rice.
3. Reduce heat to 350°F (180ºC) and add the onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. 4. While the onion and garlic are cooking, mix the rest of the ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Once the vegetables have softenend, stir in the sauce. 5. Bring sauce to a boil and add pork back to pot; turn to coat in sauce and cover, switch unit to Slow Cook on Low for 12 hours..
1 1 1 1 ¼ peeled and thinly sliced scallion, thinly sliced garlic clove, peeled and smashed pound (450g) salmon fillet, skin on quart water for steaming teaspoon (91ml) kosher salt ¼ chopped teaspoon (1ml) freshly ground black pepper Vegetables ½ cup (125ml) broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces ½ cup (125ml) sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 large portobello mushroom, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces 1. In a shallow baking dish whisk together the mirin, sake, ginger, scallion and garlic.
Macaroni & Cheese 350°F (180ºC). Allow to reduce slightly. Cool no more than 8 minutes. We upped the creaminess factor in our version of everyone’s favorite comfort food. Béchamel is the centerpiece of this ultimate macaroni and cheese.
Brown Rice Risotto /VUSJUJPOBM JOGPSNBUJPO QFS TFSWJOH DVQ NM $BMPSJFT GSPN GBU t DBSC H t QSP H t GBU H t TBU GBU H t DIPM NH t TPE NH t DBMD NH t GJCFS H This colorful side dish works well with most main dishes. Any vegetable or herb can easily be substituted for a variation. Sautéed Red Potatoes Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook A quick and flavorful way to enjoy red potatoes.
Desserts Dulce de Leche Making your own dulce de leche is simple and satisfying. The longer you cook it, the richer and more concentrated the caramel flavor gets. Applesauce When fall comes around, nothing is better than the aroma of apples cooking in the home. Setting: Brown/Sauté Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 1¾ cups (440ml) Makes about 4 cups (1L) 2 3½ 2 2 ⁄3 2 2 pounds (1.
Poached Pears 7. Serve pears warm or at room temperature, with some of the poaching syrup poured over them. Poached pears can be enjoyed simply with whipped cream or a rich vanilla ice cream.
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