Catler RC 4010 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING YOUR MULTI CHEF RC 4010
HOW TO SLOW COOK
SEAR setting
Searing in the multi cooker may take a little
extra time and whilst not strictly necessary,
the rewards are evident in the end result.
The cooking bowl keeps the heat stable and
uniform allowing the meat to brown and
form an even crust. Plus searing seals in the
moisture, intensifi es the fl avour and provides
more tender results.
1. Ensure exterior of the removable cooking
bowl is clean before placing it in the
housing (this will ensure proper contact
with the inner cooking surface).
2. Plug power cord into a 230V or 240V
power outlet. The START|CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround will
illuminate in white.
3. Press the SAUTÉ|SEAR button, the button
surround will illuminate white.
Press the START|CANCEL button to
activate the setting, the button surround
will illuminate red.
4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat
for approximately 2-3 minutes (do not
preheat for longer than 5 minutes).
5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/melt for
approximately 1 minute with the lid on.
6. Always sear meat and poultry in small
batches. Cover with lid and cook,
stirring occasionally until food is evenly
browned. Remove from cooking bowl.
When fi nished searing, proceed to the
Slow Cook Settings section below.
Slow Cook Settings
The multi cooker has two slow cook settings:
Low and High. Use the recommended
guidelines below to determine cooking time
and heat settings and use recipes in this
instruction book. Dishes can be prepared
well in advance and cooking time regulated
so that food is ready to serve at a convenient
time.
A general rule of thumb for most slow
cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking Time
LOW: 6-7
hours
HIGH: 3-4 hours
Your favourite traditional recipes can also
be easily adapted to this slow cooker.
Simply halve the amount of liquid and
increase the cooking time.
These cooking times are approximates only
and times can vary depending on ingredients,
quantities in recipes and whether the cooking
bowl and its ingredients are hot from searing.
NOTE
As a guide meats such as chicken or small
pieces of meat will have best results when
cooked on high for 3-4 hours.
Larger pieces of meat such as lamb shanks
will have best results when cooked on low for
6-7 hours.
Cooking Times (with Searing)
When the SAUTÉ|SEAR setting is used
prior to slow cooking, cooking times will
be shortened slightly. Check for doneness
intermittently during cooking.
Low or High Slow Cook Settings
1. Add all ingredients into the cooking bowl,
ensuring denser foods are spread evenly
across the bottom of the bowl and not
heaped to one side and the liquid level is
between MIN and MAX markings on the
bowl.
2. Place the glass lid into position.
3. Press the LOW SLOW COOK OR HIGH
SLOW COOK button, then press the
START|CANCEL button to activate the
setting. The START|CANCEL button
surround will illuminate red and cooking
will commence.