COOK S COMPANION B422806 6.5 QT. 2-IN-1 Digital Multi Cooker Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: COOK S COMPANION

6.5 QT. 2-IN-1 MULTI COOKER

Owner’s Manual

Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only

B422806 – 191115

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

Read all instructions prior to using
Do not touch hot glass surface. Use handles or knobs to move the cooking bowl or grill plate.
Do not allow this item to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do not use if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water. Return it to the service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance to avoid a hazard.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquids. This may cause personal injury and/or damage to the product. See instructions for cleaning.
Fully unwind the power cord before use.
Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord.
Always unplug from the plug gripping the area.
Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table, counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not place on or near a gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. Do not let the power cord become knotted.
Unplug from power outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before adding or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
To disconnect: switch the unit to the “Off” position, then switch off at the power outlet, then unplug and allow to cool, if appliance is not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.
Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorized service center.
Use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock, injury or damage to the product.
The unit is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not use outdoors.
This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
To protect against fire, do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
Extreme caution should be exercised when using or moving the appliance containing food or other hot liquids.
Do not move the appliance during cooking.
Use only a level, dry and heat-resistant surface. Do not place the Multi-Cooker on the edge of a bench or table during operation.
Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
Do not place the Multi-Cooker on the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
Position the Multi-Cooker well away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials. Minimum of 8 in distance.
When using the Multi-Cooker, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.
To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover that is fitted to the power plug on the appliance.
Remove any packaging material and promotional stickers before using the Multi-Cooker for the first time.
Always ensure the Multi-Cooker is properly assembled before use.
Never plug in or switch on the Multi-Cooker without having the removable cooking bowl or grill plate on the heating base.
Use only the removable cooking bowl or grill plate supplied. Do not use any other bowl or grill plate on the heating base.
Do not place food or liquid directly on the heating base. Only the removable cooking bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.
Never operate the Multi-Cooker without food and liquid in the removable cooking bowl or grill plate.
Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills half or more of the removable cooking bowl before switching on the appliance.
The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer than ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable. If struck extremely hard it may break or weaken, and could at a later time, shatter into many small pieces without any apparent cause.
Always have the glass lid placed correctly into position on the removable cooking bowl throughout operation of the appliance unless stated in the recipe to have it removed.
Do not place the removable cooking bowl when hot on any hot surface that may be affected by heat.
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable cooking bowl or grill plate when it is hot. Do not place removable cooking bowl or grill plate when hot into cold water.
Do not use the removable cooking bowl in a conventional oven.
Do not use a damaged or cracked removable cooking bowl or grill plate. Replace before using.
Avoid scalding from escaping steam when removing the glass lid from the removable cooking bowl when hot by carefully lifting the lid angled away from yourself.
Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the heating base, only into the removable cooking bowl.
Do not place anything, other than the lid, on top of the MultiCooker when assembled, when in use and when stored.
Keep the heating base, removable cooking bowl and glass lid clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
If using plastic utensils, do not leave inside the appliance when hot or on sauté setting.
Carefully read all instructions before operating the Multi-Cooker and save for future reference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

Do not cover and allow the Multi-Cooker cool fully before storing.
The surfaces of the Multi-Cooker will become hot during use. Do not touch; wear oven gloves when handling the appliance during and immediately after use and long handled utensils when checking the food.
Do not use Multi-Cooker near or under surfaces that are heat sensitive or those that may be damaged by steam.
To prevent burns, remove lid slowly and with the underside of lid angled away from you to allow any steam to escape gradually. Do not reach over the appliance while it is working.
Do not heat or pre-heat the Multi-Cooker when empty.
Only use with the parts supplied.
The removable bowl or grill plate will not withstand sudden temperature changes. Always ensure the bowl or grill plate is at room temperature before adding hot or cold items.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

COOK S COMPANION B422806 - PARTS DESCRIPTION 1

COOK S COMPANION B422806 - PARTS DESCRIPTION 2

1. Base 5. Cooking pot
2. Side handle 6. Control panel
3. Lid handle 7. Grill plate
4. Glass lid

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

COOK S COMPANION B422806 - CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

A. “Menu” button: use this button to select a function. Press until the desired function is selected.
B. “Timer/Temp” button: use this button to select the temperature and/or cooking time. Use with the “Decrease” and “Increase” buttons to adjust time and temperature; When the unit is off, press and hold for 3 seconds to change between °C and °F.
C. “Start/Stop” button: use this button to start or stop the cooking process.
D. “Decrease” button: use this button to decrease the temperature or cooking time.
E. “Increase” button: use this button to increase the temperature or cooking time.
F. “Power” button: use this button to power the unit on or off. The control panel illuminates once the power button is pressed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.	B422806-00003-00000, B422806-00005-00000, B422806-00006-00000
Supply Power	120V, 60Hz
Rated Power	1250W
Capacity	6.5 Qt.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of them properly as they can pose a suffocation or chocking risk to children.
Wash the cooking pot, lid and grill plate in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Place unit on a dry, level countertop or table. Keep the edge of the unit at least 8 inches away from any objects.
When your unit is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odor. This is normal with many heating appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.

OPERATION

Before placing the removable cooking pot or grill plate, always ensure the exterior is clean and dry. This will ensure proper contact with cooking surface.

When use grill function, place the grill plate on the base of unit.
When use other functions, place the cooking bowl on the base of unit.

1. SAUTE FUNCTION:

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Sauté” function is selected.
The default temperature is 395°F and default time is 30mins.
Press the “Timer/Temp” button and the temperature will blink, press “+” and “-” to adjust the temperature (between 250°F and 395°F).
Press “Timer/Temp” button again and time will blink, then press “+” and “-” to adjust the time from 5 min to 1 hour.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

2. GRILL FUNCTION

Place the ingredients on the grill plate.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until “Grill” function is selected.
The default temperature is 395°F and default time is 1hour.
Press the “Timer/Temp” button, the temperature will blink, press “+” and “-” to adjust the temperature (between 325°F and 395°F).
Press “Timer/Temp” again and time will blink, then press “+” and “-” to adjust the time from 10 min to 1 hour.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.
Remark: Do not place the glass lid on grill plate when cooking.

3. SLOW COOK “H” FUNCTION

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Slow cook H” function is selected.
Temperature is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Default cooking time is set at 4 hours and can be adjusted using the “Timer/temp” button and the “+” and “-”. Time range is 30 min to 24 hours.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

4. SLOW COOK “L” FUNCTION

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Slow cook L” function is selected.
Temperature is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Default cooking time is set at 6 hours and can be adjusted using the “Timer/temp” button and the “+” and “-” buttons. Time range is 30 min and 24 hours
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

5. STEAM FUNCTION

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Steam” function is selected.
Temperature is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Default cooking time is set at 15 minutes and can be adjusted using the “Timer/temp” button and the “+” and “-” buttons. Time range is 1 min to 2 hours.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

6. KEEP WARM FUNCTION

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Keep warm” function is selected.
Temperature is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Default cooking time is set at 4 hours and can be adjusted using the “Timer/Temp” button and the “+” and “-” buttons. Time range is 1 hour to 10 hours.
Press the” Start/Stop” button to start the keep warm function.
The unit will beep 5 times when the timer reaches 0:00.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.

7. STEW FUNCTION

Place the ingredients in the cooking pot.
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “Stew” function is selected.
The default temperature is 195°F and default time is 2 hours.
Press the “Timer/Temp” button, the temperature will blink. Press “+” and “-” to adjust the temperature (between 175°F to 210°F).
Press “Timer/Temp” again and time will blink, then press “+” and “-” to adjust the time from 15 min to 4 hours.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

8. RICE FUNCTION

Place rice and water in the cooking pot
Press the “Power” button to turn on the unit.
Press the “Menu” until the “rice” function is selected.
There is no temperature displayed with this function and cooking time is automatically calculated. Time will appear on the display and count down for the last 10 minutes of the cooking process.
Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the cooking process.
This function works best with lid placed on the multi cooker.
After cooking is complete the unit will beep 5 times and will go into keep warm mode.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Clean the unit after each use.
Do not use abrasive cleansers as they may cause damage to the nonstick surface.
Before cleaning, unplug the unit and let it cool completely.
Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth only – do not immerse in liquid.
Clean the cooking pot, grill plate and lid with hot water and mild dish detergent.
Never immerse the body in water.

NOTE: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.