ARDESTO MC-X45CH Multi Cooker Instruction Manual

ARDESTO MC-X45CH Multi Cooker

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect it.
• This device can be used by children over 8 years of age and persons with limited physical and sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge if they are under constant supervision or instructed in the safe use of the device and they understand the possible dangers. Cleaning and customer service should not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not plug in the appliance with wet hands. To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• The device is not intended for commercial use. This appliance is intended for use in domestic and similar conditions, in particular:
  • in kitchen areas for staff in stores, offices and other industrial conditions, on agricultural farms;
  • customers in hotels, motels, and other residential-type infrastructure;
  • in private pensions.
• Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning and removing parts. Keep unplugged when not in use.
• Do not pull the cord. Don’t reel the cord around the appliance body.
• Keep the power cord away from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other damages. Never attempt to dissemble and repair the appliance by yourself. If you encounter problems, please contact customer service center.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord or kit provided by the manufacturer or a service agent.
• Beware of hot steam that comes out of the steam vent while cooking. Keep hands and face away from the multicooker when you open it to avoid being burnt by hot steam.
• Don’t cover the steam valve and the lid while the multicooker is operating. It may cause malfunction in multicooker work.
• While you are cooking the multicooker lid and outer surface might become hot. Handle or move the multicooker carefully. When you open the multicooker lid, wait while steam goes out and then you could get closer.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating. Take extra caution when touching the surfaces.
• Don’t move the appliance containing hot food or liquids or when it is connected to electricity network.
• Using accessories or replacement parts which are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause damage to the appliance.
• Don’t let the multicooker work with empty pot.
• The device is not designed to operate from an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• While cooking avoid the use of sharp utensils so as not to damage the pot inner surface. Please use the spoon which comes with the multicooker. You may use also wooden, plastic or silicone utensils.
• Don’t use the appliance near explosive objects.
• Place the multicooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture.
• Make sure that there is enough space around. The multicooker should stand more than 10 cm far from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc. Do not place the multicooker near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops or electric burners.
• Only connect the appliance to a grounded power outlet. Always make sure that the plug is inserted firmly into the power outlet.

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect it.
• Remove the inner pot and wash with liquid dish soap. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Clean the outer body housing with a damp soft cloth or sponge.
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or components.
• Place the multicooker on a stable, horizontal and dry surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture.

PRELIMINARY THERMAL PROCESSING OF MEAT

• Before cooking meat in the multicooker, it should be thermally processed.
• It is recommended to fry the meat slightly in a pan or bake it in a pot with a small amount of sunflower oil (it should be roasted only outside and remain raw inside).Such a preliminary thermal processing will help keep the meat flavory and juicy.

COOKING

• Press the button on the lid of the appliance.

• Remove the inner pot, put the necessary ingredients into the pot and add water.

• Do not fill the inner pot with more than 4/5 full of food and liquid.
  CAUTION! There is a proportion scale inside the pot: liters of water.

• Place the inner pot into the multicooker. Make sure that the multicooker is clean inside and outside.

• Rotate the pot a bit. Make sure that the pot has intimate contact with the heating plate.

• Close the lid.

• Connect power cord socket into the multicooker socket.

• Plug the multicooker in. Don’t plug in if you haven’t fulfilled all the requirements.

CONTROL PANEL

Power on, all lights to return to standby state and display – – – -, «start» key lights flashing.

• FUNCTION SELECTION
  press to select the programs, the program lamp and the program keep warm lamp with heat keep warm are long and bright. Press the «start» button to start cooking, the program light and the start light are long and bright, the keep warm light is long and bright, the number of the display screen begins to count down, and the two dots in the middle are flashing.

• START
  After selecting the function, press this key briefly, the program enters the working state, two small dots flash, the program with the default time begins to enter the countdown. With to reach the temperature of time counter.

• KEEP WARM/CANCEL
  Short press this button to start the keep warm function in standby mode, the default temperature is 60 °С, the keep warm indicator is long on, the indicator is off at the beginning, the two dots in the middle of the display are flashing, time display is 0:00, press this button again in any state to exit and return to standby mode. press the «start» button to switch the keep warm function (except for those without keep warm function and those whose temperature is lower than 60 °С by DIY cannot switch the keep warm function);

• TIME ADJUSTMENT
  After selecting the program, press this key to start the time adjustment function, and the display screen will flash. Press the «hour, minute» button to adjust the cooking time of each program;

• TEMPERATURE
  Press this key to start the temperature adjustment (if there is a temperature adjustable program), and the display screen of the right window will flash to display the default temperature. In the process of cooking can also adjust the temperature by this method, 5 seconds without any operation, return to work.

• PRESET
  Short press this button to enter the 10-24 hour appointment, the reservation indicator is long on, the display displays the default appointment time 0:10 flashing; Press the hour/minute button to adjust the time, press each time to increase or decrease 1 hour or 5 minutes; Press the start button to start booking, the display time countdown;

• BUZZER
  Key ring 1, fault ring 5, the end of the program ring 3, with the program countdown before the beginning of the display screen number long bright, the countdown to the arrival of the preset temperature begins with 10 beeps

• FAULT DISPLAY
  E1 open at the top, E2 open at the bottom, E3 short at the top, E4 short at the bottom, E5 overtemperature protection (200 °С);Power off memory: 2 hours power off memory

Description of cooking programs

Program| Default time| Cooking time span| Default Temp.| Adjustable range of temp.| Delay start| Keep Warm
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Rice| –| –| 135 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Pilaf| 1 hour| –| 135 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Yogurt| 8 hours| 6-12 hours| 38-42 °C| –| –| –
Cake| 50 min| –| 120-140 °C| –| –| 12 hours
Congee| 1 hour| 45 min – 2 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Milk porridge| 45 min| 30 min – 2 hours| 98 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Galantine| 1 hour| 1-8 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Soup| 1 hour| 1-8 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Stew| 2 hours| 1-8 hours| 98 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Dessert| 50 min| 35 min – 2 hours| 98 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Bake| 50 min| 30 min – 1,5 hours| 130 °C| 120-160 °C| –| 12 hours
Deep fry| 30 min| 20 min – 1 hour| 170 °C| 120-170 °C| –| –
Vegetables| 10 min| 8 min – 1 hour| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| –
Compote| 20 min| 5 min – 1,5 hours| 110 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Steam| 15 min| 10 min – 1 hour| 100 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Roast| 30 min| 20 min – 1 hour| 155 °C| 120-160 °C| –| 12 hours
Milk heating| 5 min| 5 min – 1 hour| 60 °C| –| –| –
Reheat| 20 min| 5 min – 1 hour| 95 °C| –| –| –
Buckwheat| 70 min| 1-4 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Oatmeal| 15 min| 10 min – 1 hour| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Lasagna| 45 min| 20-90 min| 130 °C| –| –| –
Fast cook| –| –| 135 °C| –| 24 hours| –
Beans| 1 hour| 10 min – 2 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Jam| 1 hour| 15 min – 4 hours| 100-105 °C| –| –| 12 hours
Pasta| 10 min| 10 min – 1 hour| 100 °C| –| –| –
Meat dumpling| 20 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 100 °C| –| –| –
Grilled meat| 30 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 150 °C| 120-160 °C| –| 12 hours
Fish stew| 55 min| 20-90 min| 98 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Pot roast| 2 hours| 20 min – 4 hours| 100 -105°C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Fricassee| 2 hours| 1-8 hour| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Steak| 35 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 150 °C| 120-160 °C| –| 12 hours
Slow cook| 4 hours| 4-8 hour| 96-98 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Sterilization| 15 min| –| 155 °C| –| –| –
Fried meat| 40 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 160 °C| 120-160 °C| –| –
Pizza| 45 min| 5 min – 1 hour| 140 °C| 120-160°C| –| –
Goulash| 60 min| 20 min – 2 hours| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Fondue| 20 min| 10 min – 2 hours| 100 – 95 °C| –| –| –
Beef stroganoff| 40 min| 20-90 min| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Borsch| 45 min| 20-90 min| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Baby food| 20 min| 5-60 min| 50 °C| –| –| –
Cabbage rolls| 50 min| 20-90 хв| 100-105 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
Baked potatoes| 45 min| 20 min – 1.5 hours| 130 °C| –| 24 hours| 12 hours
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Keep warm| 12 hours| –| 60 °C| –| –| –
Your recipe| 30 min| 2 min – 15 hours| 100 °C| 35-170°C| 24 год| 12 год

Bread

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3 hours

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| 35 °C during two hours, then

145 °C.

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Hot wine| 30 min| 20 – 40 min| 65 °C| –| –| –

• cooking time start to countdown once temperature reach to set temperature.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The issues in the following table do not always indicate a fault in the product. If the appliance does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact customer service center.

Rice is undercooked

| – Improper proportion of rice and water.

– The bottom of the removable inner pot is damaged.

– The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– Plaque on the outer surface of the removable inner pot and on the heating element.

– After cooking, the rice was not rinsed under running water.

Rice is very tough

| – Improper proportion of rice and water.

– The bottom of the removable inner pot is damaged.

– The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– The removable inner pot is not clean enough.

Rice is too soft

| – Improper proportion of rice and water.

– The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– After cooking, the rice was not rinsed under running water.

Water sprinkles from the multicooker during cooking| – Improper proportion of rice and water.

– Rice was not rinsed properly.

– Plaque on the outer surface of the removable inner pot and on the heating element.

Strong odor from the appliance after turning on “Keep Warm” function| – Improper proportion of rice and water.

– Rice was not rinsed properly.

– The bottom of the removable inner pot is damaged.

– The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– The plug was unplugged during operation of the appliance.

The color of the rice changed after “Keep Warm” function was turned on

| – Rice was not rinsed properly.

– The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– Plaque on the outer surface of the removable inner pot and on the heating element.

– “Keep Warm” function is set for more than 12 hours, or insufficient amount of rice for this mode.

– The spoon is left in the removable inner pot with rice.

– “Keep Warm” function is set for cold rice.

– The plug was unplugged during operation of the appliance.

Rice is too dry after using “Keep Warm” function| – The lid of the appliance is not closed tightly.

– Plaque on the outer surface of the removable inner pot and on the heating element.

– “Keep Warm” function is set for more than 12 hours, or insufficient amount of rice for this mode.

Milk or milk porridge boiled over| – Do not fill up the multicooker inner pot.

– Put the ingredients into the multicooker inner pot, place the bowl for steam cooking on top, and close the multicooker lid. The bowl for steam cooking prevents milk from boiling out.

Condensation inside the display| – Contact customer service center.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION! Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Let the appliance cool down completely.

• Wash the pot and bowl for steam cooking using detergent, rinse with water and dry with soft cloth.
• Do not use chemical and abrasive cleaners for washing the appliance and accessories.
• Clean the appliance housing and lid with a damp soft cloth or sponge.
•  Do not let water get inside the appliance.
• The removable inner pot and bowl for steam cooking are safe to wash in your dishwasher.
  WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSUMABLES (FILTERS, CERAMIC AND NON-STICK COATING, RUBBER SEALS, ETC.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

The manufacturer may change the configuration, appearance, country of manufacture, warranty and technical specifications of the model, which do not impair performance, without prior notice. Please check when buying a device.

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