If using frozen foods, thaw completely.To steam, fill the multicooker pot with function until serving.Ingredients are warmed through and STEAMING then switch to Warm on the Slow Cook Steam (1 quart of water) – 10 minutes always be browned before slow cooking.The only exception is ground meats, which should Brown/Sauté (350☏, empty pot) – step and add all ingredients to your 6 minutes cooking pot to slow cook.
Browning foods before slow cooking can HEATUP TIMES may vary based on a add more depth and flavor to the number of factors.Steaming Chart FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME 6 small/ trimmed – Artichokes 20–25 minutes 4 medium see recipe page 26 Asparagus 8 ounces trimmed 4–7 minutes Broccoli 8 ounces 1– 2-inch florets 7–10 minutes Carrots, baby 8 ounces whole 10–12 minutes Cauliflower 8 ounces 1– 2-inch florets Four cups/one quart of water is used for basic steaming. No butter or oil is required and fewer nutrients are lost in the steaming process. STEAMING Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking. 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. The Simmer and Low settings are usually used for recipes that cook longer. Slow cooking is also ideal for tougher and less expensive cuts of meat like shoulder and pot roast. To turn the heater off manually at any a differĬOOKING GUIDELINES SLOW COOKING Slow cooking is perfect for foods that require long, slow simmering, such as soups, stocks, stews, and dried beans. Press Temperature Directionals to select 8. When Warm time elapses, one beep will temperature. temperature of 350☏ will flash, as this is a commonly used Brown/Sauté 7. When slow cooking on High, Low or PROGRAMMING Simmer, the unit will beep five times at BROWN & SAUTÉ the end of the cooking time and will automatically switch to the Keep Warm 1. Blue Backlit LCD Display d Side-by-side display showsĦ. Start/Stop Button Starts and stops cooking function. Press and hold to scroll quickly press and release to advance c b more slowly. Temperature Directionals Use to set cooking temperatures.
Press and hold to scroll quickly press and release to advance more slowly. Time Directionals Use to set cooking time. Cooking Function Buttons Use to select SLOW COOK, BROWN/SAUTÉ or STEAM. 5 Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Steam Cooking Guidelines. Unplug fr om outlet when not in use andĬONTENTS Important Safeguards. NOT place it directly on any unprotected 2. When removing the hot cooking pot from the multicooker, DO 1. CAUTION: A heated pot may damage safety precautions should always be followed: countertops or tables. When using an electrical appliance, basic 18. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IMPORTANT ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN THE POT PROVIDED OR IN CONTAINERS PLACED ON THE COOKING RACK IN SAFEGUARDS THE PROVIDED POT.