Quick Reference

ManualsBrandsCuisinart ManualsAppliances7 Qt. Cook Central Multicooker

Cook Central

™

Multicooker

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

PG-26987

Start/Stop Cooking

Use START/STOP button to start

and stop heat-up process.

NOTE: When combination

cooking (such as browning before

roasting), there is no need to

press the START/STOP button

again when switching to the new

function. The unit is already on.

Cooking Method

Pressing SLOW COOK,

ROAST, BROWN/SAUTÉ,

or STEAM lets you select

cooking mode. LED indicator

will light up.

Cooking Time

Press Time Directionals (+/–) to

set timer for Slow Cook, Roast

and Steam functions (setting

time is optional for Brown/Sauté).

Holding buttons down scrolls

quickly; pressing and releasing

advances more slowly. Time will

appear in LCD display.

Cooking Temperature

Each program has a pre-set

temperature which can be adjusted

by using temperature Directionals

(+/–) (Steam temperature can not

be changed). Holding buttons

down scrolls quickly; pressing and

releasing advances more slowly.

Power

Why won’t my unit turn on?

Check to make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet.

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

Why is my unit turning itself off?

If no cooking function has been started, the cooker will enter sleep

mode after 5 minutes of no use. All lights will turn off. Press any button

to “wake up” the unit and operate the unit as normal.

It is possible the unit overheated. Wait for the unit to cool down and

try again. If it does not turn back on, contact Customer Service at

1-800-726-0190.

If all of your water has boiled out during steaming, the unit will shut off

as a safety precaution. To continue steaming, add water to the pot and

restart the program.

If the pot is out of place for more than 15 minutes, when the pot is

replaced, the unit will not resume cooking on it’s own. Restart the

program.

If changing functions when the unit is already cooking, you do not

need to hit the START/STOP button again to select. Doing so will turn

the unit off. Simply press your new function and select your desired

settings; the unit will switch automatically.

The heater will turn off automatically after the cooking time and/or

Keep Warm time have elapsed. This is normal.

If you do not set a cooking time, the unit will cook for the maximum

allowable cooking time before shutting off automatically. This is normal.

Programming

Can I set a timer for the Brown/

Sauté function?

Yes. Setting a timer for brown/sauté is an optional step. Simply set

your timer using the Time Directionals as you would any other function.

Can I change my cooking

function, time or temperature

when the unit is already

cooking?

Yes. Simply use the cooking function, Time and Temperature

Directionals, to change your programming. Note: The unit is already on,

so you do not need to hit the START/STOP button again to select.

Doing so will turn the unit off. Simply press your new function or desired

settings; the unit will switch automatically and adjust accordingly.

Cooking

When should I brown my meat

before slow cooking/roasting?

Browning meat before slow cooking and roasting is an optional step.

It is beneficial, as it adds flavor and color, but the step can be omitted

if time is short. Exception: ground meats.

Which position should the rack

be in for steaming/roasting?

The rack is intended for steaming in the “up” position. The rack is

intended for roasting in the “down” position (see inside).

Can I use the cooking pot on

the stove/in the oven?

The cooking pot was designed specifically for use in this multi-cooker.

We do not suggest using it on the stove or in the oven.

Cleaning

Can I put my unit in the

dishwasher?

All removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe.

Do not immerse or put the base of the unit in the dishwasher. Clean the

base and control panel with a clean damp cloth.

The pot is nonstick – why is

food sticking?

While the pot does have a nonstick coating, it is possible for food

residue to burn onto the pot, making it difficult to remove.

Food residue is sticking to the

cooking pot surface. How do I

clean it without damaging it?

If food has burned on, fill pot with warm soapy water and allow to soak

before cleaning. If scouring is necessary, use a non-abrasive cleanser

or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.

Error Codes

My display shows flashing

- - - - - - -

Indicates that the pot has been removed from the unit or is not seated

properly. The heater will turn off temporarily if the pot is removed

to avoid damage. Once the pot is returned, the unit should resume

cooking. Note: If the pot is out of place for over 15 minutes, you will

need to restart the program.

My display shows Err

Indicates the unit has overheated. Wait for the unit to cool down and

try again. If the problem persists contact Customer Service.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Why won’t my unit turn on? QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Check to make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190. If no cooking function has been started, the cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of no use. All lights will turn off. Press any button to “wake up” the unit and operate the unit as normal. Cook Central™ Multicooker It is possible the unit overheated. Wait for the unit to cool down and try again.
PAGE 2
PROGRAMMING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS TO SLOW COOK: Fill cooking pot with ingredients and cover with lid. Press SLOW COOK. Select cooking temperature (HIGH, LOW, SIMMER or WARM) and cooking time (up to 24 hours). Press START/STOP button to start slow cooking. TO ROAST: Put rack in cooking pot in Roast position, place food on rack and cover with lid. Press ROAST. Select cooking temperature (from 250° to 450°F) and cooking time (up to 6 hours). Press START/STOP button.