USER GUIDE SMART COOKER™ chefiqlogotyper
TABLE OF CONTENTS Ferment Keep Warm Sanitize Pressure Cook Sear/Sauté Steam Slow Cook
INTRODUCTION Welcome to chefiqlogotype® ! This guide contains detailed instructions for using your Smart Cooker™ including helpful cooking tips, important safety and warranty information, and much more. Read through this guide to discover all that your Smart Cooker™ can do. And while we 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION know you’re excited to get cooking, please read through all safety information as well.
SMART COOKER™ FEATURES 5. PRESSURE REGULATOR KNOB Pressure (hot steam) is regulated and released via vents in the pressure regulator knob. When cooking with pressure, turn the knob to the “Sealed” position and keep face and hands away from the knob. For non-pressure functions like steam and slow cook, turn the pressure regulator knob to the “Venting” position before cooking. NOTE: THE KNOB IS REMOVABLE; BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE LID AS IT CAN COME OFF.
SMART COOKER™ ACCESSORIES 8. HANDLE The large single handle on top of the lid makes the lid easy to maneuver. To close the lid, turn the handle clockwise. When the Smart Cooker™ is pressurized, the lid will be locked. Once pressure is released, turn the handle counterclockwise to open. 9. CONDENSATION CUP The removable condensation cup collects liquids that collect in the grooved rim (the condensation ring) of the Smart Cooker™ and should be cleaned between uses. 10.
BEFORE FIRST USE SMART COOKER™ SAFETY GUIDE For best results, follow these steps before using your Smart Cooker™ for the first time: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. SMART COOKER™ SAFETY GUIDE BEFORE FIRST USE 3. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT immerse the power cord, plug, or housing in water and/or other liquids.
SMART COOKER™ SAFETY GUIDE POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS: SMART COOKER™ SAFETY GUIDE SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance. 2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet. 3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet. 4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks.
COOKING FUNCTIONS The Smart Cooker™ offers myriad ways to cook your favorite foods.
PRESSURE COOK Pressure release options: Pressure comes from steam contained within the Smart Cooker™. When cooking time ends, the Smart Cooker™ releases pressure (steam) in one of three ways: WHAT IS PRESSURE COOKING? Pressure cooking can seem miraculous. That’s because it cooks food much faster and more deliciously than just about any other method all while using less energy. It works by cooking foods in a sealed environment that does not allow steam to escape below a pre-set pressure level.
HOW TO PRESSURE COOK IN THE SMART COOKER™ 6. Place the food into the cooking pot no higher than the line marked MAX PC. 7. Follow the directions on the checklist displayed on the unit’s screen, which include pressing the Start/Stop button on the IMPORTANT: IF YOU’RE USING A chefiqlogotype® GUIDED COOKING RECIPE FROM THE APP, THOSE DIRECTIONS INCLUDE COOKING PARAMETERS SENT DIRECTLY FROM THE APP TO YOUR SMART COOKER™ AND DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MANUAL INPUT ON THE UNIT.
SEAR/SAUTÉ With the Sear/Sauté function, you can use your Smart Cooker™ like you would use a skillet or sauté SEAR/SAUTÉ SEAR/SAUTÉ pan on the stove. WHAT IS SEARING AND SAUTÉING? Searing and sautéing are similar cooking methods in that both use direct, dry heat and cook uncovered. Searing exposes the surface of foods to steady high heat with the goal of browning the exterior to develop and deepen flavor.
HOW TO SEAR/SAUTÉ IN THE SMART COOKER™ 5. Select Continue to confirm the cooking parameters. 6. Place the food into the cooking pot no higher than the line marked MAX PC. IMPORTANT: IF YOU’RE USING A chefiqlogotype® GUIDED COOKING RECIPE FROM THE APP, THOSE DIRECTIONS INCLUDE COOKING PARAMETERS SENT DIRECTLY FROM THE APP TO YOUR SMART COOKER™ AND DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INPUT ON THE UNIT. TO EXECUTE THE GUIDED COOKING RECIPES, SIMPLY FOLLOW THE STEPS DISPLAYED IN THE RECIPE ON YOUR SMART DEVICE. 7.
STEAM 4. Select Manual to cook with custom parameters or select a food category to receive suggested cooking parameters. (If selecting a food category, you’ll be prompted to select specific WHAT IS STEAMING? details about the food you’re cooking in order to determine the Steaming usually involves placing foods above simmering water; the vaporizing liquid best time for the food.) conducts heat to the food to gently cook it.
SLOW COOK With its ample, 6-quart cooking pot and its Delay Start and Keep Warm functions, the Smart Cooker™ makes an excellent slow cooker. Plus, foods to be slow cooked can be seared before slow cooking right in the Smart Cooker™ cooking pot, which not only boosts the flavor of the final dish, but also means one less pot to clean.
HOW TO SLOW COOK IN THE SMART COOKER™ IMPORTANT: IF YOU’RE USING A chefiqlogotype® GUIDED COOKING RECIPE FROM THE APP, THOSE DIRECTIONS INCLUDE COOKING PARAMETERS SENT DIRECTLY FROM THE APP TO YOUR SMART COOKER™ AND DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INPUT ON THE UNIT. TO EXECUTE THE GUIDED COOKING RECIPES, SIMPLY FOLLOW THE STEPS DISPLAYED IN THE RECIPE ON YOUR SMART DEVICE. 5. Press Continue when finished. 6. Insert the food into the cooking pot (do not fill past the 1. Ensure the cooking pot is clean and dry.
SCALE HOW TO USE THE SMART COOKER™ SCALE Most professional chefs use weight rather than volume to measure ingredients because it’s more accurate. The Smart Cooker™ comes with an integrated scale, which means you can easily measure ingredients by weight as you add them to the cooking pot. Not only is measuring by weight easy and efficient, it also means there are no measuring cups or spoons to clean! 1.
FAVORITES MORE When using the chefiqlogotype® app, you can use the handy cooking calculator for discovering Look for additional cooking functions as well as general settings under More on the the best cooking parameters for cooking your favorite foods. You can then relay them control panel. right to the Smart Cooker™; to use these customized pre-sets, press Favorites on the control panel. MORE FAVORITES NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO TWEAK THE PARAMETERS AS YOU LIKE BEFORE SAVING THEM AS FAVORITES.
KEEP WARM SANITIZE The Keep Warm function keeps foods at 165˚F, a food-safe With its high-temperature, pressurized steam can be used to clean. It is advisable to temperature, for up to 72 hours after they’ve been cooked. While hand-wash items prior to steam cleaning. this function can be set to occur automatically when programming the Smart Cooker™ for other functions, it can also be set manually from this menu, and can even keep food not cooked in the Smart Cooker™ warm.
SETTINGS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Settings includes the following options: WIFI CONNECTION Use the dial to adjust between enabling and disabling WiFi connectivity. WEIGHT UNITS Use the dial to adjust the scale setting between ounces and grams. Use the dial to adjust brightness level. Press “Back” GENERAL SETTINGS General Settings includes the following: SETTINGS on unit to set. ABOUT SMART COOKER™ CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS 1.
SMART COOKER™ FAQS chefiqlogotype® WARRANTY Why won’t the lid close? All chefiqlogotype® products are backed by a limited 1-year warranty. The lid will not close if it’s not in correct position or if the gasket (sealing ring) is not Service centers and retail stores do not have the right to alter or change the Terms & properly secured to the Smart Cooker™ lid. (See chefiqlogotype® app for video instructions on Conditions of this warranty. correctly placing the gasket back into the lid.
FCC STATEMENT EXTENDED WARRANTY: Once your chefiqlogotype® appliance is connected and paired to the chefiqlogotype® app, the extended warranty will be enacted. Want to know more? Please visit us at Chefiq.com for additional information. OTHER LIMITATIONS: All warranties of any kind whatsoever, express, implied and statutory, are hereby disclaimed.
