ARDESTO MC-X42X Multicooker Instruction Manual

MC-X42X Multicooker
Instruction Manual MC-X42X

DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL

DEAR CUSTOMER!
Thank you for choosing our multicooker!
To ensure proper use, please read this user manual carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, explosion, electric shock, burns, or other serious injuries.
CAUTION! Don’t leave the appliance unattended while it’s in operation, as well as with children or persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental  capabilities.

COMPONENT PARTS

Multicooker – 1 pc
Inner pot with non-stick coating – 1 pc
Power cord – 1 pc
Measuring cup – 1 pc
Ladle – 1 pc
Spatula – 1 pc
Cooking book – 1 pc
Instruction manual (warranty card is included) – 1 pc

PARTICULAR QUALITIES

• “Your recipe” program
• Auto-heating
• Editable programs
• Durable inner pot with non-stick ceramic coating
• Removable steam valve
• Large LCD display with color backlit
• ABS-plastic housing with stainless steel elements

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 residentialtype 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.

• 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.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord or kit provided by the manufacturer or a service agent.

• 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

1. Turn on the multicooker.
2. Press “HOURS ”, “ MINUTES ” button to select a program.
3. Press “TEMPERATURE/TIME” button to set the cooking time and temperature. Press the button to enter the cooking time. If the temperature is set, press the cooking time button. Press “TEMPERATURE/TIME” button again to exit the setting mode.
4. Press “DELAY START” to delay the cooking time, then press “HOURS ”, “ MINUTES ”. The indicator will turn on, it means that the cooking delay function is active.
5. Press “START” button to start cooking. If the cooking delay function is enabled, you can start cooking after the end of the function.
6. After completing the cooking process, enable “KEEP WARM” function, if there is no “AUTOHEATING” function in the selected program. For programs that have “KEEP WARM” function, press “START” button during cooking to disable “AUTO KEEP WARM” function, “KEEP WARM” indicator will turn off. For programs for which setting the cooking temperature is available, the temperature can be set during cooking by pressing and holding “TEMPERATURE/TIME” button for 3 seconds, and then press “HOURS ”, “ MINUTES ” to set the temperature.
7. To stop the cooking process, press “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” button.
8. Press “KEEP WARM/ CANCEL” button to maintain the temperature of food.
9. Press “YOUR RECIPE” button to activate the necessary program. Program settings are indicated above.
10. If you set the temperature below 60 °C, “AUTO KEEP WARM” function will be inactive.

Program| Cooking
time| Cooking time
span| Default
Temp.| Adjustable
range of temp.| Delay start| Keep Warm
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Rice| –| | 135 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Pilaf| –| | 135 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Yogurt| 8 hour| 6•12 hour| 38-42°C| | –| –
Cake| 50 min| | 120.140°C| | | 12 hour
Congee| 1 hour| 45 min – 2 hour| 95-100°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Milk porridge| 45 min| 30 min – 2 our| 98 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Soup| 1 hour| 1-8 hour| 95-100°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Stew| 2 hour| 1.8 hour| 98 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Dessert| 50 min| 35 min – 2 hour| 96-98 °C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Bake| 50 min| 30 min – 1,5 hour| 130 °C| 120.160 °C| •| 12 hour
Deep fry’| 30min| 20min -1 hour| 170°C| 120-170°C| |
Vegetables’| 10 min| 8 min – 1 hour| 95-100°C| •| 24 hour| –
Steam’| 15 min| 10 min -1 hour| 100°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Roast’| 30 min| 20 min – 1 hour| 155 °C| 120-160 °C| –| 12 hour
Milk heating’| 5 min| 5 min – 1 hour| 60°C| •| –| –
Reheat’| 20min| –| 70 °C| | –|
Buckwheat| 70 min| 14 hour| 95-100 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Oatmeal’| 15 min| 10 min – 1 hour| 95-100°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Quick cooking| | | 135 °C| | 24 hour|
Beans| 1 hour| 10 xe – 2 hour| 95.100°C| –| 24 hour| 12 hour
Jam| 1 hour| 15 xe -4 hour| 100 °C| | | 12 hour
Pasta’| 10 xe| 10 xe – 1 hour| 100 °C| | |
Meat
dumplings’| 20 xe| 15 xe – 1 hour| 100 °C| | |
Grilled meat’| 30 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 150 °C| 120.160°C| | 12 hour
Pot roast| 90 min| 1-8 hour| 97°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Fricassee| 2 hour| 1.8 hour| 95-100 °C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Steak’| 35 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 150 °C| 120-160 °C| •| 12 hour
Slow cook| 4 hour| 4-8 hour| 96°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Sterilization’| 15 min| | 155 °C| •| |
Fried meat’| 45 min| 15 min – 1 hour| 160 °C| 120-160°C| •| •
Goulash| 60min| 20min – 2 hour| 95-100°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Fondue| 15 min| 5.45 min| 95-100°C| •| 24 hour|
Beef stroganoff| 40 min| 20-90 min| 95-100°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Borsch| 45 min| 20-90 min| 95-100°C| | 24 hour| 12 hour
Baby food| 20 min| 5.60 min| 50 °C| | –|
Cabbage rolls| 50 min| 20-90 min| 95.100 °C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Galantine| 80 min| 1.8 hour| 130°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Bread| 3 hour| | 35-40°C during
1 hour, then 130°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Lasagna| 45 min| 20-90 min| 130 °C| | 24 hour|
Fish stew| 55 min| 20.90min| 95-100°C| •| 24 hour| 12 hour
Pizza’| 45 min| 5 min – 1 hour| 140 °C| 120-160 t| •| 12 hour
Baked
potatoes| 50 min| 30 min – 2 hour| 95-100 °C| –| 24 hour| 12 hour
Keep warm| 12 hour| –| 60 °C| –| –| –
Your recipe| 30 min| 2 min – 15 hour| 100 °C| 35-170 °C| 24 hour| 12 hour

• 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.

– 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
– K| – 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.

Warranty conditions

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care  provided by this Manual.
Service life of the product is 5 years.
In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty  Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company- seller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.
If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid.
Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists  having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for  the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for  obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the
Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly  filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase.  Satisfaction of the customer’s
claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period  shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD

Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards,  and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

1. Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty  service period, and the seller’s seal. *

2. The service life of household appliances is 5 years.

3. The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller/manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales  service is performed on a paid basis.

4. Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.

5. The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.

6. The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
   • misuse and non-consumer use;
   • mechanical damage;
   • damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
   • damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
   • damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
   • when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
   • in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
   • lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.

7. The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.

8. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.

• Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.

The completeness of the product is checked. I have read the terms of the warranty service, no complaints.
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Warranty card
Product information
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Coupon No 3
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Coupon No 1

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References

• Компания ERC: Сервис-центр(СЕРВІСНИЙ ЦЕНТР)
• Yurd.az

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