INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Cook Central® 3-in-1 Multicooker MSC-600 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 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 more slowly. c b d. Start/Stop Button Starts and stops cooking function. d a e.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: If you browned ingredients before switching to slow cooking, the unit is already on, so Step 5 is not necessary. BROWN & SAUTÉ 1. Press BROWN/SAUTÉ. A preset temperature of 350°F will flash, as this is the most commonly used Brown/ Sauté temperature. 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. 2.
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 of water is used for basic steaming unless otherwise specified. Steaming Chart FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME Artichokes 6 individual trimmed – see recipe page 25 45 – 60 minutes Asparagus 1 pound medium trimmed 4 – 7 minutes Broccoli 1 bunch (about 16 to 20 oz.
TIPS & HINTS SLOW-COOKING HEATUP TIMES may vary based on a number of factors. Approximate times are: t #SPXOJOH GPPET CFGPSF TMPX DPPLJOH adds 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.
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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 1-800-726-0190. 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. Press any button except Start/Stop to “wake up” the unit. The unit may have overheated.
WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT Limited Three-Year Warranty If your Cuisinart® Cook Central® 3-in-1 Multicooker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.