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Clean the housing as needed. W e recommend cleaning inner aluminum lid after each use. Clean the bowl aft er each
use. The bowl is dishwasher safe. By the end of cleaning, wipe the bowl dry .
The steam valve is located on the lid o f the device. The valv e needs to be cleaned after each use.
1 . Gently remove the steam valve by turning its cover counterclockwise and lifting by the ledge. If you nd it
difcult to remove the valve, you may carefully press it from the inner side of the lid.
2 .
Remo ve the inner par t of the steam valv e by turning it counterclockwise, disassemble and rinse under running
water . Use mild soap if needed.
3 . L et the valve dry , carry out the assembly in return sequenc e and install the steam valve back into plac e.
Condensation c ollector located on the housing needs to be cleaned after each use.
1 . Gently press the low er par t of the collect or until open and gently pull it up to remove.
2 . Pour the c ondensate out and wash the collector .
3 . Put the c ondensation collector back int o place.
Condensation may sometimes accumulate in the special cavity around the bowl. Remove it with cloth or tissue.
VI . COOKING TIPS
Possible C auses for the Problems Arising and Ways of Solving Them
This chapter familiarizes y ou with the practical tips and solutions to some common problems you may experience
when using the multicooker .
THE DISH IS UNDERC OOKED
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
The lid of the device was either open or was not closed properly .
• T ry to avoid opening the lid while c ooking.
• Close the lid until it clicks into place. Make sure that the rubber
sealing ring located on the inner side of the lid is not deformed or
damaged in any way .
Cooking temperature was not observed be cause the bowl and the
heating element did not t tightly .
• There should not be any foreign objects betw een the lid and the
housing of the device, remove if any.
•
Always make sure that the heating element is clean and ts
tightly with the bowl before c ooking.
• Wrong ingredients or settings were chosen.
• General proportions were not observed, the size of the ingre-
dients was too large.
• Wrong time settings.
• Chosen recipe is not appropriate for the devic e.
•
We rec ommend using recipes adapted for the device. Choose
proven recipes only .
•
Set the time and cooking program, choose ingredients, propor tions,
and their size according t o the recipe.
Steaming: the amount of water in the bowl is too little t o provide
enough steam.
Use the amount of water recommended. If in doubt , check the water level
while steaming.
Frying:
T oo much oil was added.
• Frying ingredients add an amount of oil enough just to cov er the
bottom of the bowl.
• Follow rec ommendations given in the recipe while deep frying.
T oo much moisture inside the bowl.
Do not close the lid of the device while frying unless specied in the
recipe. Using frozen ingredients defrost and drain before frying.
Cooking: the broth boiled away during preparation of foods with high
acidity.
Certain products need to be processed before c ooking: washed, browned,
etc. Follow recommendations given in the re cipe.
Baking (dough did
not bake through):
Proofed dough has reached the inner lid and
covered the steam valve.
Use a smaller amount of dough.
T oo much dough in the bowl.
• T ake the baked product out of the unit, turn it over and place back.
Bake until ready .
• Next time use smaller amount of dough.
THE DISH IS OVER COOKED
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
Wrong ingredients, size of ingredient cuts or time
settings.
•
We rec ommend using the recipes adapted for your model. T ry choosing prov en recipes
only .
• Set the time and cooking program, choose ingredients, proportions, and the size of
ingredient cuts according to the re cipe.
The dish remained in the unit with the “Keep
Warm” on for too long after it’ s been cooked.
We rec ommend using the Keep W arm function moderately. If your devic e features the function
of disabling the Ke ep Warm in advance, use it to avoid the problem.
LIQUID BOILS AWA Y DURING C OOKING
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
Milk boils away .
Depending on the quality of milk used, it may boil away. T o avoid this, we re commend using only
ultra-pasteurized milk with the fat c ontent of 2.5% or less. Dilute milk with water if needed.
•
Ingredients were not properly proc essed
(washed poorly , etc.).
• Wrong general proportions or ingredients.
• We rec ommend using the recipes adapted for the device. T ry choosing pro ven recipes
only . Set the time and cooking mode, choose ingredients, proportions, and the size of
cuts according to the re cipe.
• Whole grains, meat, sh, and seafood need to be rinsed thoroughly before c ooking.
THE DISH IS BURNT
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
•
The bowl was not properly washed af ter last use.
• Non-stick coating is damaged.
Make sure that the bowl is clean and has no coating defe cts before cooking.
General amount of ingredients is smaller than
recommended.
Use proven recipes, adapted for the devic e.
Cooking time was too long. Reduc e the cooking time or follow recommendations giv en in the recipe adapted for your model.
Frying: oil was not added; the ingredients have
not been stirred or turned over .
Frying products add amount of oil enough just to cov er the bottom of the bowl. Stir ingre-
dients thoroughly while frying or turn over as re quired.
Stewing: not enough liquid. Add more liquid. Avoid opening the lid while ste wing.
Cooking: not enough liquid (proportions were not
observed).
Follow rec ommended ratio of liquids to solids while cooking.
Baking: the bowl was not greased before baking.
Grease the bottom and sides of the bowl with butter or oil before baking (do not pour oil
inside).
INGREDIENTS L OOSE THEIR SHAPE WHEN COOKED
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
Ingredients have been over stirred. Frying foods, do not stir the ingredients more often than every 5–7 minutes.
Cooking time was too long. Reduc e cooking time or follow recommendations giv en in the recipe adapted for the devi ce.
BAKED GOODS ARE O VERL Y MOIST
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
Improper ingredients causing exc ess moisture have been used
(juicy fruits or v egetables, fro zen berries, sour cream, etc.).
Use ingredients according to the re cipe. T ry to avoid using ingredients causing
exc ess moisture or use them in smaller amounts.
Baked product has been left in the unit with the lid closed for
too long.
We rec ommend taking baked product out of the unit right after the baking
cycle nishes or leaving it on the K eep Warm for a short period of time only .
BAKED GOODS DO NO T RISE
Possible Causes Solving the Problem
Eggs and sugar were poorly whipped.
Use proven recipes adapted for the de vice. Choosing, measuring, and
processing ingredients follow recommendations given in the recipe.
The dough stayed for too long before being baked.
The our wasn’t sifted or the dough was poorly kneaded.
Wrong ingredients.
Wrong recipe.
Certain REDMOND multic ookers feature an overheat protection in “STEW ” and “SOUP” programs. In case there is no
liquid in the bowl, the device automatic ally interrupts the program and switches to Keep W arm.