TABLE OF CONTENT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS________________________________ 1 PARTS & FEATURES ____________________________ ________ 5 GETTING TO KNOW THE CONTROL PANEL ________________ _____ 6 COOKING MODE CHART__ _______________________________ 7 PREPARING YOUR MULTI COOKER FOR USE ____________________ 7 HOW TO USE YOUR MULTI COOKER __________________________ 8 HINTS AND TIPS _______________________________________ 18 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE TIPS ___________________________ 19 RECIPES____________________________
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. When using the Multi-Cooker, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. Always ensure the Multi-Cooker is properly assembled before use. Never plug in or switch on the Multi-Cooker without having the removable inner pot placed inside the stainless steel housing. Use only the removable inner pot supplied.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) 32. To protect against electric shock do not immerse the power cord, power plug or motor base in water or any other liquid. 33. 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. 34.
SHORT CORD PURPOSE NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTE: The Removable Inner Pot consists of a non-stick surface. To avoid scratching the non-stick surface, please use wooden or plastic utensils. Questions? We're here to help! Visit: www.maxi-matic.com for support on this product.
GETTING TO KNOW THE CONTROL PANEL TIMER/TEMP BUTTON: Use this button to toggle between adjusting Timer and Temperature settings. PRESET BUTTON: Use this button to set the delay timer up to 24 hours. You can use this setting with Slow Cook, Steam, Rice, Stew, Roast and Keep Warm. LCD DISPLAY: The left side of the display shows the temperature in Fahrenheit degrees while the right side of the display shows the programmed cook time.
COOKING MODE CHART Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range Adjustable Temperature Range N/A 6:00H 4:00 ~ 12:00H 30 min increments N/A N/A 8:00H 4:00 ~ 12:00H 30 min increments N/A KEEP WARM N/A 2:00H 1:00 ~ 8:00H 30 min increments N/A STEAM N/A 0:30M 0:10 ~ 1:30H 10 min increments N/A ROAST 355°F 1:00H 0:30 ~ 3:00H 10 min increments 300°F ~395°F; 5°F increments BAKE 320°F 1:00H 0:20 ~ 4:00H 5 min increments 230°F ~355°F; 5°F increments SAUTÉ 390°F 0:10M 0:05
HOW TO USE PRESET FUNCTION (DELAY TIMER) This function allows you to begin cooking up to 24 hours later. You can use the “Preset” setting with Slow Cook, Steam, Rice, Stew, Roast and Keep Warm. CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. (No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above 90°F). When cooking these foods, do not set the delay timer for more than 1-2 hours. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
HOW TO STEAM (cont.): Place food directly on the rack or inside a heatproof plate or dish on top of the rack. Make sure the glass lid can be close completely before starting the steam mode. Place at least 2-inches water in the inner pot to allow the cooker to steam efficiently. If steaming more than 30 minutes, fill the water until it reaches the top of the rack or bottom of the cooking dish. Check frequently to ensure the pot has water and add water if needed. HOW TO COOK RICE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
HOW TO STEW: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range Adjustable Temperature Range STEW N/A 2:00H 1:00 ~ 5:00H 10 min increments N/A Place ingredients into the inner pot and place the pot into the base. Cover with glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to stewing, follow the instructions in this manual under SAUTÉ. Turn the knob until the flashing indicator arrow moves to “Stew” position.
HOW TO MAKE YOGURT: Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range Adjustable Temperature Range YOGURT N/A 8:00H 4:00 ~ 8:00H 30 min increments N/A CAUTION: Make sure all kitchen utensils and tools, including the multi-cooker pot and lid, are properly cleaned and sterilized with boiling water before preparing yogurt. Failure to do so may result in unhealthy bacterial growth in your yogurt. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Pour ½ gal (2L) of milk into the inner pot.
HOW TO SLOW COOK (LOW & HIGH): Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range Adjustable Temperature Range SLOW COOKER （HI） N/A 6:00H 4:00 ~ 12:00H 30 min increments N/A SLOW COOKER （LOW） N/A 8:00H 4:00 ~ 12:00H 30 min increments N/A In this mode, the unit will automatically switch to KEEP WARM once cooking is complete. Use the SAUTÉ function on 375°F~395°F to sear meats before slow cooking to enhance color, flavor, and texture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
HOW TO SOUS VIDE: Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range SOUS VIDE 130°F 8:00H 0:30 ~ 72:00H 30 min increments Adjustable Temperature Range 115°F ~205°F; 1°F increments Sous Vide is a method of cooking in which food is placed in a plastic pouch or a glass jar and then placed in a water bath or steam environment for longer than normal cooking times at an accurately regulated temperature.
HOW TO SOUS VIDE (cont.): Vegetables will cook faster if they are thinly sliced or cut in small pieces; or if left whole, they will take more time to become tender. Fruit can be cooked sous vide to make toppings, purees, syrups and such. Cook for 2 ½ hours at 160°F and let cool in the bag before using. To prep meat, poultry and fish before cooking, add seasonings or rubs before bagging.
HOW TO SAUTÉ: Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range SAUTÉ 390°F 0:10M 0:05 ~ 2:00H 5 min increments Adjustable Temperature Range 375°F ~395°F; 5°F increments 1. Place food inside the inner pot in an even layer for best results. Do not cover with Glass Lid. 2. Turn the knob until the flashing indicator arrow moves to “Sauté” position. 3. Press “Timer/Temp” button once and the default temp of “390°F” on the LCD display will flash. 4.
HOW TO ROAST: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range ROAST 355°F 1:00H 0:30 ~ 3:00H 10 min increments Adjustable Temperature Range 300°F ~395°F; 5°F increments Place food on the Stainless Steel Rack and lower into the inner pot. Cover with glass lid. Turn the knob until the flashing indicator arrow moves to “Roast” position. Press “Timer/Temp” button once and the default temp of “355°F” on the LCD display will flash.
HOW TO BAKE: Function Default Temperature Default Time Adjustable Time Range BAKE 320°F 1:00H 0:20 ~ 4:00H 5 min increments Adjustable Temperature Range 230°F ~355°F; 5°F increments Temperature settings from 230°F~ 355°F allow for baking delicious pastries, desserts and other easy one pot meals. The programmable timer can be set in 10 minute intervals up to 4 hours. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Place ingredients into the inner pot and place the pot into the base. Cover with glass lid.
HINTS AND TIPS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cooking times can vary based on the ingredients, the temperature selected, and the temperature of the inner pot. Always use non-metal utensils in the inner pot. Metal utensils may damage the non-stick coating of the inner pot. For even browning, make sure that food is placed in an even layer on the bottom of the inner pot or on the stainless steel rack. Cooked foods may not brown or get as golden on top compared to a conventional oven.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE The Multi Cooker should be cleaned thoroughly after every use. 1. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. 2. NEVER IMMERSE THE MAIN BODY HOUSING IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. 3. To clean the main body housing and the control panel, wipe clean with a damp cloth. CAUTION: Do not allow water to seep into the LCD control panel as that may damage the appliance. 4. Wash the inner pot, stainless steel rack, and the tempered glass lid with warm, soapy water.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES ITALIAN MEATBALLS 1 lb. ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 lb. Italian sausage 1/4 C. milk 3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper In a bowl, beat eggs and add milk. Add beef and Italian sausage. Mix together. Add rest of ingredients and mix until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the bottom of the Multi Cooker's Inner Pot in an even layer. Set to BAKE at 350°F for 15 minutes. Sauce 1 15 oz.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES (cont.) WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW 2 lbs. beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/4 C. tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, cut into quarters 1 C. baby carrots 1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. pepper 3/4 C. ready-to-serve beef broth 1/4 C. dry red wine 1 lb.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES (cont.) CHICKEN MERLOT WITH MUSHROOMS 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp. salt 2 C. cooked noodles 12 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3/4 C. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 C. Merlot or any dry red wine, or additional chicken broth 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES (cont.) CHICKEN PAPRIKA WITH DUMPLINGS 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. Hungarian paprika 8 ounces sour cream Dumpling Ingredients: 3 eggs 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 medium onion chopped 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp. cornstarch or flour 1/3 cup water Add onions to Multi Cooker's Inner Pot. Add seasonings, chicken and broth. Cover and cook in SLOW COOKER mode on LOW 5 to 6 hours.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES (cont.) One hour before serving, combine flour, butter and cream and stir into Multi Cooker's Inner Pot. Continue cooking until mixture is slightly thickened. SALMON BAKE 2 cans salmon, boned and skinned (15 oz. size) 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 chopped green bell pepper 1 can cream of celery soup 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed 4 cups bread crumbs 1 (8-oz.) can tomatoes 1 (8-oz.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES (cont.) Cover and cook on SLOW COOKER (low) for 6 hours. Spread pudding into 8 or 10 dessert dishes and serve hot. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
ROASTING RECIPES (cont.) CAJUN PORK ROAST (Can substitute with Beef Roasts) Ingredients: 2 lbs. Boneless Single Loin Pork Roast ½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper 2 Tsp. Oregano ½ Tsp. Salt 1 Tsp. Cumin 2 Tbsp. Paprika ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder 1 Tsp. Thyme ½ Tsp. White pepper ¼ Tsp. Nutmeg Combine all seasonings and rub mixture over the surface of roast. Place roasting rack into Inner Pot. Place roast onto rack. Set cooking function to ROAST at 350° and Timer to 1- 1 ½ hour.
ROASTING RECIPES (cont.) BALSAMIC CHICKEN 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Dried rosemary 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Green bell pepper, sliced 1 Small red onion, quartered 1 Small eggplant cut into 1” pieces. 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar ½ Tsp. Red pepper flakes 1 Whole chicken (4 lbs.) 1 Red bell pepper, sliced. 3 Carrots cut into 1” pieces. In small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, red pepper flakes and garlic. Marinate chicken in mixture for 30 minutes. Reserve the mixture.
ROASTING RECIPES (cont.) APPLE CIDER GLAZED HAM 1 (3 lb - 5 lb) Boneless shank of Ham 1 Cup Apple Cider 4 Tsp. Cornstarch 2 Tsp. Spicy Mustard 1/8 Tsp. Cloves, ground Combine 2 Tbsp. Of apple cider and cornstarch together in small bowl. Pour into the Multi Cooker's Inner pot. Using the SAUTÉ function, bring cornstarch mixture and rest of apple cider, mustard and cloves to a boil. Stir until thickened. Coat Ham in mixture, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours up to overnight.
BAKING RECIPES PIZZA CASSEROLE (SERVES 6-8) 2 cups uncooked egg noodles 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage 16 ounces pizza sauce 4 tablespoons milk 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Cook noodles according to package directions (you can use the Multi Cooker's SAUTÉ function to boil pasta and set aside).
BAKING RECIPES (cont.
BAKING RECIPES (cont.) together butter and sugar. Add in egg and beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients in 4 additions, alternating with 3 additions of the buttermilk mixture, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Stir until just combined. Spoon batter into prepared cupcake tins. Fill them 2/3 to 3/4 full, which will create nice, rounded tops. Pour water into the Multi Cooker's Inner pot. Place Steam Rack into bottom of Inner pot. Place Muffin Tray onto the steam rack.
BAKING RECIPES (cont.) In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter. Beat in vanilla and milk (start with 1 tbsp and add additional if you wish to thin the frosting), then add in the confectioners’ sugar gradually until the frosting reaches your desired consistency (make it a bit stiffer if you wish by adding additional sugar). Fill a pastry bag with a star tip, or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
SOUS VIDE RECIPES Always follow the temperature and cook time chart provided for the Sous Vide. For finishing off recipes, we recommend searing the meat with a hot iron skillet, a butane cooking torch, a broiler or an open flame barbeque grill for best results. RIB EYE ROAST (PRIME RIB) 3 lb Rib eye, roast round 3 garlic clove 1 tbsp Wasabi mustard 1 ½ tbsp. black pepper, ground 2 ½ tbsp. sea salt 1 tbsp olive oil, Sear the outside of the roast.
SOUS VIDE RECIPES (cont.) Place the tenderloin into a sealing bag. Add the remaining ingredients into the sealing bag. Mix well to coat the tenderloin. Vacuum seal bag making sure no air is trapped inside. In SOUS VIDE mode, set the temperature according to the cooking chart and set timer to 2 hours or according to the cooking chart. Once the water has reached the required temperature, the unit will beep. Add the bag with the tenderloin and all ingredients into the water bath.
SOUS VIDE RECIPES (cont.) bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and, still stirring frequently, simmer until the mixture has reduced and is thick and syrupy. Allow the coffee/peach mixture to cool a bit, then season to taste with the red pepper flakes and salt. Place the pork belly into a sealing bag. Add the coffee/peach mixture. Rub thoroughly to cover the pork. Vacuum seal bag making sure no air is trapped inside.
SOUS VIDE RECIPES (cont.) CITRUS & THYME DUCK BREAST 2 6-ounce duck breasts with skin 1 orange, peeled zest and juice 1 lemon, peeled zest only 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 shallot, quartered 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter Place the duck into a vacuum seal bag. Add the orange zest and juice, lemon zest, garlic, shallot, thyme, and peppercorns into the bag. Vacuum seal bag making sure no air is trapped inside.
SOUS VIDE RECIPES (cont.) Finishing the turkey, preheat the oven to bake at 350 F. Remove the turkey from the pouch and move to a roasting pan with a raised rack. Set aside the cooking liquid. Roast the turkey within the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes until the skin is golden. Use the set aside liquid to make a savory gravy. Reheat in a sauce pan over medium heat, and simmer until desired thickness.
LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. B. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA: 1.
