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2
3
1
Stop
Stop
Cancel
Cancel
Steam
Main
Rice
Clock setting
Language setting
Rice
2 x
Steam
Main
Sauce
Sauce
Preset
Clock
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
&
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Dessert
Breakfast
5
6
9
4
7
Stop
Cancel
Stop
Cancel
Stop
Cancel
Steam
Main
Steam
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
Rice
18:00
18:00
18:00
17:45
Main
Sauce
Sauce
Sauce
Cook
OK
Compote
Chutney
Compote
&
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
Soup
&
Chutney
&
Dessert
Breakfast Dessert
Dessert
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Stop
Stop
Stop
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
Steam
Steam
Main
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
Clock setting
Language setting
Rice
Saved!
18:00
Main
Sauce
Sauce
Sauce
Stop
Cancel
Compote
Compote
Chutney
Saved!
Dessert
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
Soup
&
Chutney
&
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dessert
Breakfast
10
12
11
Stop
Cancel
Steam
Main
Rice
French
Italian
Spanish
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Soup
&
Dessert
Breakfast
15
13
14
Stop
Cancel
Steam
Main
Rice
Stop
Cancel
18:00
Sauce
Steam
Main
Rice
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Sauce
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Compote
Chutney
Soup
&
Breakfast
Dessert
17
20
23
18
16
19
Stop
Cancel
Stop
Cancel
MAIN / SOUP / SAUCE
(MAX)
Steam
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
YOGHURT
18:00
18:00
Main
Sauce
Sauce
TORTILLA / DESSERT /
COMPOTE & CHUTNEY
(MAX)
Compote
&
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
Chutney
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Dessert
Breakfast
21
Stop
Cancel
CUP
RICE
SUSHI OATMEAL
10
10
Steam
Main
Rice
8
6
4
3
2
1
18:00
8
6
4
2
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Soup
2
&
Dessert
Breakfast
22
24
Stop
Cancel
Steam
Main
Rice
18:00
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Soup
&
Dessert
Breakfast
26
27
25
Stop
Stop
Cancel
Cancel
Steam
Main
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
18:00
18:00
Sauce
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Soup
Soup
&
&
Chutney
Dessert
Dessert
Breakfast
Breakfast
28
31
29
32
30
CUP
Stop
Cancel
Stop
Cancel
RICE
SUSHI OATMEAL
10
10
Steam
Main
Steam
Rice
Rice
8
6
4
3
2
1
8
6
4
2
2 x
Steam
18:00
KeepMain
warm
Sauce
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Chutney
2
Soup
Soup
&
Reheat &
Dessert
Dessert
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Stop
Stop
Stop
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
Steam
Main
Steam
Main
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
Rice
Sauce
Sauce
Sauce
Keep
Preset
Clock
warm
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
Soup
&
&
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Dessert
Dessert
Breakfast
Breakfast
Reheat
36
34
35
Stop
Stop
Cancel
Cancel
Steam
Steam
Main
Rice
Rice
Preset
18:30
Main
Sauce
Sauce
Compote
Chutney
Compote
Chutney
Soup
Soup
&
&
Dessert
Breakfast
Dessert
Breakfast
Contents
1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips
Product Overview
a Measuring cup
m Socket for mains plug
n Lid release button
o Mounting bracket of scoop holder
p Scoop holder
b Water level indications
c Inner pot with handles
d Detachable inner lid
e Sealing ring
q Outer lid
f Heating element
g Temperature sensor
h Touch control panel
i Display with +/- control ring
j Main body
r Detachable steam vent cap
s Variety Cooker handle
t Steam basket
u Detachable steam tray
v Rice scoop
k Mains plug
w Soup ladle
l Detachable mains cord
x Resealable cups
2 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Never immerse the main body of the Variety Cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is
inserted firmly into the wall socket.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the inner pot, the sealing ring or the main
body is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge
of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
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Make sure the heating element, the temperature sensor and the outside of the inner pot are
clean and dry before you put the plug in the wall socket.
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Do not plug in the appliance or press any of the buttons on the control panel with wet hands.
Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch in order to avoid a hazardous
situation.
Caution
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Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not
specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures, nor place it on a working or still hot stove
or cooker.
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Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
Always insert the inner pot before you put the plug in the wall socket and switch on the Variety
Cooker.
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Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice.
Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed.
Extreme caution must be used when cooking the recipes that require heating the oil or butter
with the ingredients, as it would reach the high temperature level like a stove or oven.
The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating. Only touch the
control panel.
Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the Variety Cooker
when you open the lid. Keep hands and face away from the Variety Cooker to avoid the steam.
Be careful with the inner pot, steam basket and resealable cups when you handle them during
and after the cooking process, as they may be hot and heavy.
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Do not lift and move the Variety Cooker by its handle while it is operating.
Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot to prevent overflows.
Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot while cooking, keeping warm or reheating rice.
Only use the cooking utensils provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.
Do not use the cooking utensils provided for cooking on open flame.
To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to cook ingredients with crustaceans and shellfish.
Remove the hard shells before cooking.
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Do not insert metallic objects or alien substances into the steam vent.
Do not place a magnetic substance on the lid. Do not use the appliance near a magnetic
substance.
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Always let the appliance cool down before you clean or move it.
Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean the appliance in the dishwasher.
Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period of time.
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
» Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
» Farm houses;
» By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
» Bed and breakfast type environments.
If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is
not used according to the instructions in this user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and
Philips refuses liability for any damage caused.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly
and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
Power failure backup function
This appliance has a backup function that remembers the status before a power failure, provided the
power supply is resumed within 2 hours. If the power failure occurs during a cooking process, the
countdown of the cooking time continues where it left off when the power supply resumes.
If the power failure lasts longer than 2 hours and the failure occurs during a cooking process, the
appliance automatically resets to standby mode when the power supply resumes. Open theVariety
Cooker, remove its contents and start all over again.
If you have set the timer and the preset cooking process has not yet started when a power failure
occurs, the process starts when the power supply resumes, provided it resumes within 12 hours.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.
philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local
Philips dealer.
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3 Preparing for use
Before first use
1 Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.
2 Clean the parts of the Variety Cooker thoroughly before you use the appliance for the first time
(see ‘Cleaning’ section).
3 Dry all parts thoroughly before you start to use the appliance.
4 Attach the scoop holder to the body of the Variety Cooker (Fig. 1).
Setting the clock time
Note:You cannot adjust the clock time during a cooking process or when the appliance is in keep-warm
mode.
1 Put the plug in the wall socket and switch on the mains.
» The greeting message appears on the display screen ([Good Morning], [Good Afternoon] or
[Good Evening]).
2 Press the [Preset]/[Clock] button twice (Fig. 2).
3 Move your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring to select [Clock setting] (Fig. 3).
4 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button (Fig. 4).
» The time flashes on the display.Arrows appear on the left and right sides of the display to tell
you to use the control ring to set the time (Fig. 5).
5 Move your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring to set the clock (24-hour time
notation). Press and hold one of the 4 points to move the time forward or backward quickly (Fig. 6).
6 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to confirm the time (Fig. 4).
Note: If you want to cancel the change, press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7).
» The message [Saved!] is shown on the display (Fig. 8).
» The time stops flashing and the display shows the set clock time.
Note:The clock time is confirmed automatically if you do not press the [Cook]/[OK] button within
30 seconds.
Note:The display only shows the clock time when the appliance is plugged into the wall socket.
Setting the display language
You can select one of the 4 languages: [English], [French], [Italian] or [Spanish].
1 Press the [Preset]/[Clock] button twice (Fig. 2).
2 Move your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring to select [Language setting]
(Fig. 9).
3 Press the[Cook] /[OK] button (Fig. 4).
4 Select the desired language by moving your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control
ring (Fig. 10).
5 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to confirm the language (Fig. 4).
Note: If you want to cancel the change, press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7).
» The message [Saved!] is shown on the display (Fig. 8).
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Control panel and display
The appliance is easy to operate with the control panel which consists of 12 touch buttons.
The colored LCD display shows the clock and timer and gives information on the selected process.
White display is indicating the appliance is in standby mode or at the stage of selecting the cooking
programs.
Red display is indicating cooking or reheating mode and the light will goes off after 10 minutes.
Green display is in keep-warm mode and the light will goes off after 10 minutes.
General Buttons
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[Stop]/[Cancel] – To cancel incorrect operation, unnecessary setting, to stop a cooking
process immediately or to stop a present timer.
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[Preset]/[Clock] – To preset the desired time to start steaming and rice cooking.
[Keep warm]/[Reheat] – To allow keeping food warm or to reheat it (Not recommend for
reheating the leftover that come from the fridge).
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[Cook]/[OK] – To confirm the program selection or to start cooking.
Menu Buttons
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8 Menu buttons ([Steam], [Main], [Compote & Chutney], [Breakfast], [Dessert], [Soup],
[Sauce] and [Rice]) are located on the control panel.
You can press these buttons to select the cooking function and using the control ring for
the corresponding submenus listed in the table below.
After the selection of submenu, text and animations are shown on the display to guide you
through the cooking process.
Steam function that does not have the submenu, will have the first instruction appears on
the display.
A flashing button appears on the control panel indicates that you can press this button to
go to the next step.
Menu
Submenu
Menu
Submenu
[Steam]
[Main]
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[Dessert]
[Cheese Cake]
[Chocolate Cake]
[Creme Caramel]
[Vegetable Soup]
[Creme of Mushroom]
[Minestrone]
[Seafood Chowder]
[Tom Yum Goong]
[Mushroom & Chicken]
[Bolognese]
[Mushroom Risotto]
[Paella]
[Beef Bourguignon]
[Goulash]
[Ratatouille]
[Poulet Basquaise]
[Spezzatino di carne]
[Tortilla]
[Soup]
[Sauce]
[Rice]
[Stew]
[Compote & Chutney] [Sweet Fruits Compote]
[Seafood Gumbo]
[Saffron]
[Spicy Apple Chutney]
[Breakfast]
[Oatmeal]
[Yoghurt]
[Basmati]
[Plain]
[Sushi]
[Small portion Plain]
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Control Ring
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To set the Clock, Timer for delayed cooking, Cooking Time and choose the desired Menu
and Submenu.
You can move your finger up or down on the left or right side of the control ring to adjust
settings (e.g. the clock, the timer for delayed cooking and the cooking time) or to select the
desired menu.
Press and hold one of the 4 points to move the settings forward or backward quickly (Fig. 6).
A flashing button appears on the control panel indicates that you can press this button to
go to the next step.
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4 Using the appliance
Before Cooking Start
1 Install the detachable steam vent cap and make sure it is well positioned.
2 Press the lid release button to open the lid. Add the required ingredients and/or water to the
inner pot then place pot in Variety Cooker (Fig 11).
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Make sure the pot is placed properly and handles of the pot are aligned with the grooves in
the main body.
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Make sure the heating element and outside of inner pot are clean and dry. If the pot is
returned to cooker when wet or when debris is present it will damage the appliance, causing
it to malfunction.
3 Close the lid of the Variety Cooker and make sure the “click” sound is heard.
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Do not close the lid with force. If the lid does not close properly, check if inner pot is
placed correctly.
4 Put the plug in wall socket and switch on the mains.
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Make sure body plug and power plug are well positioned.
To prevent breakdown, do not start cooking program when inner pot is empty.
Menu Function
Steam Cooking Menu
Preparation
1 Measure 3 cups of water with measuring cup provided and pour them into inner pot.
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It takes approx. 8 minutes for 3 cups of water to come to the boil. The table below is a
steaming guide for reference; cooking time may vary depending on the temperature, quality
and amount of the ingredients.
Note: The amount of water required is determined by the amount of food to be steamed.
Please readjust the water volume accordingly.
2 Put steam tray in steam basket. The line on steam tray has to point to the mark on steam basket.
(Fig. 12)
3 Put the assembled steam basket with steam tray in inner pot (Fig. 13).
4 Put the food for steaming in the steam basket.
Note: To ensure even steaming, spread out the food evenly and do not pile it up.
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5 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Steam
1 Press the [Steam] button to select the Steam function (Fig. 14)
» The first instruction “Fill inner pot with water, put food on steam tray.” appears on the display.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press any button.
» The default cooking time of 30 minutes appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
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The timer can be adjusted by unit of 1 minute and the cooking time can be set from 1 to
60 minutes.
Preset timer is available up to 24 hours. Follow “Setting the ready time” section to set the
desired start time for steaming.
Not recommend to delay cooking time for more than 1 hour for any food with the exception
of raw vegetables.
Most fresh perishable foods, especially raw poultry, meat, and fish cannot safely be left at room
temperature and cooking of these foods should never be delayed for more than 1 hour.
Begin Steaming
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Steaming
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig.15). Be caution when opening lid as steam escaping
will be extremely hot.
3 Remove steam basket and check food to ensure it has been thoroughly cooked. Be caution
when removing steam basket, as it will be hot.
4 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
Food Steaming Guide
Ingredients
Asparagus
Baby corn
Broccoli
Green beans
Carrots
Amount
500g
200g
400g
500g
Steaming time (min) Suggested herbs/spices for better taste
15-20
15-20
15-20
15-20
20-25
15-20
15-20
35-40
30-35
18-25
Thyme, basil, lemon
Chives, chili, paprika
Garlic, crushed red chili, tarragon
Parsley, lemon, garlic
Parsley, dry mustard, chives
Rosemary, basil, tarragon
Dill, sage, rosemary
Parsley, chives, garlic
Black pepper, lemon, paprika
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500g
Cauliflower florets 400g
Courgette
Potatoes
Chicken fillet
Eggs
500g
400g
250g
6 pcs
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Ingredients
Prawns
Salmon
Amount
200g
450g
Steaming time (min) Suggested herbs/spices for better taste
25-30
20-25
18-25
Saffron, lemon
Dill, parsley, basil
Dry mustard, allspice, marjoram
White fish
450g
Tips for steaming food
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Do not steam food larger than 1½ inch thick. It may hit the inner lid and may not cook well.
Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
Do not thaw frozen vegetables before you steam them.
Never steam frozen meat, poultry or seafood. Always let frozen meat, poultry or seafood thaw
completely before you put it in the steamer.
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Wash meat properly and pat it dry, so that as little juice as possible drips out.
Tender pieces of meat with a little fat are most suitable for steaming.
Wrap fish and meat in aluminum foil to prevent them from sticking to steaming basket. Wrapping
also provides moister cooking.
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Puncture eggs before steaming to prevent shells cracking.
Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lid causes a loss of
heat and steam, resulting in a slower cooking time.
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Make sure the food is well done before you eat it. If the food is not done, set a longer steaming
time. You may need to put some more water in the inner pot.
Main Cooking Menu
The Main Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 9 submenus that allow you to cook different
types of nutritious and delicious main dishes. The Stew cooking program is ideal for preparing
delicious homemade meals with your favorite ingredients such as beef, pork, poultry, etc.
Preparation
1 Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Main
1 Press the [Main] button (Fig. 16). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down on
the left/right side of the control ring.
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction appears on the display.
Make sure to put the ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [MAIN] as indicated on the inside of the inner
pot (Fig. 17). Make sure you use the right water level for [TORTILLA].
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick
reference and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time appears on the display.
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2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
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Preset timer is available up to 12 hours for [Stew] only. Follow “Setting the Ready Time”
section to set the desired start time for stewing. Not recommend to delay cooking time for
more than 1 hour for any food with the exception of raw vegetables. Most fresh perishable
foods, especially raw poultry, meat and fish cannot safety be left at room temperature and
cooking of these foods should never be delayed for more than 1 hour.
Submenu
Default Cooking Time
Adjustable Cooking Remark
Time
Adjustment Time
[Mushroom
Risotto]
[Paella]
25 minutes
Every
1 minute
Every
1 minute
Every
20 minutes –
50 minutes
20 minutes –
50 minutes
2 hours – 4 hours
30 minutes
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 3rd cooking step
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 3rd cooking step
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 3rd cooking step
22 minutes
3 hours
[Beef
Bourguignon]
5 minutes
[Goulash]
2 hours 15 minutes Every
5 minutes
Every
1 hour 30 minutes - Adjustable cooking time only
4 hours
affect the 3rd cooking step
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 3rd cooking step
[Ratatouille] 25 minutes
20 minutes –
40 minutes
1 minute
[Poulet
Basquaise]
1 hour 10 minutes Every
45 minutes – 1 hour Adjustable cooking time only
45 minutes affect the 3rd cooking step
5 minutes
[Spezzatino di 2 hours 25 minutes Every
1 hour 30 minutes – Adjustable cooking time only
3 hours 30 minutes affect the 3rd cooking step
carne]
5 minutes
[Tortilla]
38 minutes
45 minutes
Every
1 minute
Every
30 minutes –
55 minutes
30 minutes – 4 hours N/A
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 1st cooking step
[Stew]
5 minutes
Note: Optimal cooking time is based on the amounts and ingredients listed in the provided
recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary success.
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The adjustable cooking time gives flexibility to alter the cooking time according to need.
When scaling a recipe, you will generally have to experiment the correct cooking time for your
adjusted recipes.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 The appliance beeps and the [Keep warm]/[Reheat] light goes on to indicate that the appliance
has switched to keep-warm mode. The display counts up the keep-warm time in hours (12 hours
max).
Tip: Auto keep warm function is available for Beef Bourguignon, Poulet Basquaise, Spezzatino di
carne and Stew submenus.
3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to cancel the keep-warm mode.
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4 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam escaping
will be extremely hot.
5 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to switch
it off.
Submenu
Cooking Instruction
Action
Cooking Time
[Mushroom 1.[Add butter,
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
Risotto]
shallot, leek, garlic
& mushroom, MIX
WELL.]
2.[Add rice & oil, MIX Press / or the process will auto start
5 minutes (fixed)
WELL.]
after 30 seconds.
3.[Add wine & HOT
stock gradually, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
15 minutes
(adjustable)
4.[Add cheese,
parsley, truffle oil &
seasonings.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
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[Paella]
1.[Add oil, chorizo,
onion, garlic & bell
pepper, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2.[Add paprika, saffron Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
2 minutes (fixed)
& rice, MIX WELL.]
3.[Add wine & HOT
stock gradually, MIX
WELL.]
auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
15 minutes
(adjustable)
4.[Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
WELL.] (add the
ingredients in the last
10 minutes before the
cooking end)
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
10 minutes
(fixed)
[Beef
1.[Add oil & bacon,
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Bourguignon] MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2.[Add beef, salt &
pepper, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
5 minutes (fixed)
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Submenu
[Beef
Bourguignon] WELL. Add wine,
HOT stock, tomato
paste & herbs, MIX
WELL.]
Cooking Instruction
3.[Add Flour, MIX
Action
Cooking Time
2 hour 20 minutes
(adjustable)
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
4.[Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
30 minutes
(fixed)
5.[Remove herbs. Add Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction
---
butter, seasoning &
parsley.]
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
[Goulash]
1.[Add butter & onion, Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
MIX WELL.]
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2.[Add beef, paprika & Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
20 minutes
(fixed)
salt, MIX WELL.]
auto start after 30 seconds.
3.[Add bay leaf,
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
1 hour
pepper, HOT stock & auto start after 30 seconds.
wine, MIX WELL.]
30 minutes
(adjustable)
20 minutes
(fixed)
4.[Add potato, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
[Ratatouille] 1. [Add oil, garlic,
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
onion & tomato paste, time or it will auto switch to cooking
MIX WELL.]
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add HOT stock & Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
5 minutes (fixed)
passata, MIX WELL.] auto start after 30 seconds.
3. [Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
15 minutes
(adjustable)
4. [Add basil &
seasoning.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
---
[Poulet
Basquaise]
1.[Add oil, onion,
fennel, garlic & bell
pepper, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2.[Add chicken, bay
leaf & saffron, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
5 minutes (fixed)
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Submenu
[Poulet
Basquaise]
Cooking Instruction
3.[Add wine & HOT
stock gradually, MIX
WELL.]
Action
Cooking Time
45 minutes
(adjustable)
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
4.[Add tomato &
potato, MIX WELL.]
5.[Garnish with
parsley.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
15 minutes
(fixed)
---
[Spezzatino 1.[Add butter, garlic & Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 10 minutes
di carne]
[Tortilla]
[Stew]
beef, MIX WELL.]
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
(fixed)
2.[Add wine, MIX
WELL.]
3.[Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
WELL.]
5 minutes (fixed)
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will
auto start after 30 seconds.
2 hours 10 min-
utes (adjustable)
1.[Add oil, potato &
onion, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 15 minutes
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the cooking
program will auto stop after 1 hour.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
(fixed)
2.[Add egg mixture,
MIX WELL.]
3.[Cool in pot 5 min
then flip onto plate.]
23 minutes
(adjustable)
---
1.[Add all ingredients, Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 45 minutes
MIX WELL.]
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
(adjustable)
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu
The Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 2 submenus that allow you to
cook different types of accompaniment for a dessert plate or main dish.
Preparation
1 Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Compote & Chutney
3 Press the [Compote & Chutney] button (Fig. 18). Then select the submenu by moving your
finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring.
4 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
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» The first instruction appears on the display.
Make sure to put the ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [COMPOTE & CHUTNEY] as indicated on the
inside of the inner pot. (Fig. 17)
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick
reference and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
Preset timer is unavailable for Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu.
Submenu
Default Cooking Time Adjustment Adjustable Cooking
Remark
Time
Time
[Sweet Fruits 25 minutes
Compote]
[Spicy Apple 2 hours
Chutney]
Every 1 minute
Every 5 minutes
15 – 40 minutes
N/A
1 hours 30 minutes – Adjustable cooking
3 hours 30 minutes
time only affect the
2nd cooking step
Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients
listed in the provided recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve
culinary success.
•
•
The adjustable cooking time gives flexibility to alter the cooking time according to need.
When scaling a recipe, you will generally have to experiment the correct cooking time for your
adjusted recipes.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
4 Remove the inner pot from the Variety Cooker and allow to cool in room temperature.
Submenu
Cooking Instruction
Action
Cooking Time
[Sweet Fruits 1. [Add all ingredients, Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 25 minutes
Compote]
MIX WELL.]
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
(adjustable)
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
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Submenu
Cooking Instruction
Action
Cooking Time
[Spicy Apple 1. [Add apple, vinegar Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 30 minutes (fixed)
Chutney]
& brandy, MIX WELL.] time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 1 hour 30 minutes
auto start after 30 seconds. (adjustable)
Breakfast Cooking Menu
The Breakfast Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 2 submenus that allow you to prepare a
well-balanced meal at the start of the day.
Submenu: Oatmeal
Preparation
1 Follow the [Oatmeal] recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Breakfast
1 Press the [Breakfast] button (Fig. 19). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down
on the left/right side of the control ring. Choose [Oatmeal].
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction “Add water and oat.” appears on the display.
Make sure to put the ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [OATMEAL] as indicated on the inside of the
inner pot. (Fig. 20)
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 10 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time of 20 minutes appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
•
The timer can be adjusted by unit of 1 minute and the cooking time can be set from 10 to
30 minutes.
Preset timer is unavailable for Oatmeal Cooking Menu.
Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the ingredients for 3-4 servings.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam escaping
will be extremely hot.
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3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
Submenu:Yoghurt
Preparation
1 Follow the Yoghurt recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
3 Pour warm milk (40°C) and yoghurt mixture into the resealable cups.
4 Put the steam tray in the inner pot (Fig. 21)
5 Fill the inner pot with water (Fig. 22)
Make sure the filled resealable cups and water do not exceed the maximum water level on
the scale for [YOGHURT] indicated on the inside of the inner pot. (Fig. 17)
6 Put the resealable cups on the steam tray (Fig. 23)
Choose Breakfast
1 Press the [Breakfast] button (Fig. 19). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down
on the left/right side of the control ring. Choose [Yoghurt].
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction “Pour warm milk (40°C) and yoghurt mixture into resealable cups, fill inner
pot with water.” appears on the display.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time of 4 hours appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
•
The timer can be adjusted by unit of 5 minutes and the cooking time can be set from 3 to
6 hours.
Preset timer is unavailable for Youghurt Cooking Menu.
Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time for 4 servings of Yoghurt.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
3 Remove the resealable cups from the Variety Cooker.
4 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
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Dessert Cooking Menu
The Dessert Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 3 submenus that allow you to prepare
different delicious desserts to indulge your sweet tooth.
Submenu: Cheese Cake/Chocolate Cake
Preparation
1 Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Dessert
1 Press the [Dessert] button (Fig. 24). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down
on the left/right side of the control ring.
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction appears on the display.
Make sure to grease the inner pot with margarine or softened butter then pour the cake
batter before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [DESSERT] as indicated on the inside of the
inner pot. (Fig. 17)
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick reference
and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process. If you do not press this button, the
cooking process starts automatically after 10 seconds.
» The default cooking time of 1 hour 5 minutes for Cheese Cake or 40 minutes for Chocolate
Cake appears on the display.
Cooking time is fixed and not adjustable.
Preset timer is unavailable for Cheese Cake and Chocolate Cake Cooking Menu.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
Note:The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients listed
in the provided recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary
success.
•
•
Do not scale the recipe or the cake will not cook properly.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
3 Remove the inner pot from the Variety Cooker.
4 Follow the last cooking instruction to let the cake cool down in pot for 15 minutes. Then turn
the inner pot upside down to flip cake onto a plate.
5 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
EN 25
Submenu
[Cheese
Cake]
Cooking Instructions
1. [Put cake batter into Press [Cook]/[OK] to start the 1 hour 5 minutes (fixed)
the inner pot.]
Action
Cooking Time
cooking process or it will auto
start after 10 seconds.
2. [Cool in pot 15 min
then flip onto plate.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the
instruction message will
disappear after 5 minutes.
---
[Chocolate 1. [Put cake batter into Press [Cook]/[OK] to start the 40 minutes (fixed)
Cake]
the inner pot.]
cooking process or it will auto
start after 10 seconds.
2. [Cool in pot 15 min
then flip onto plate.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the
instruction message will
disappear after 5 minutes.
---
Submenu: Creme Caramel
Preparation
1 Follow the [Creme Caramel] recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
3 Pour caramel sauce and vanilla custard into the resealable cups.
4 Put the steam tray in the inner pot (Fig. 21)
5 Fill the inner pot with water (Fig. 22)
Make sure the filled resealable cups and water do not exceed the maximum water level on
the scale for [DESSERT] indicated on the inside of the inner pot. (Fig. 17)
Choose Dessert
1 Press the [Dessert] button (Fig. 24). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down
on the left/right side of the control ring. Choose [Creme Caramel].
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction appears on the display.
3 Put steam tray in the inner pot, add water up to the level indication for [DESSERT]. Then put
the resealable cups on the steam tray before starting the cooking program (Fig. 23).
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick
reference and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time of 25 minutes appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
•
The timer can be adjusted by unit of 1 minutes and the cooking time can be set from 20 to
45 minutes.
Preset timer is unavailable for Creme Caramel.
Note: Optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients listed in the provided
recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary success.
Do not scale the recipe or change the cooking utensils (resealable cups), the Creme Caramel
will not cook properly.
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Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
3 Remove the inner pot from the Variety Cooker.
4 Follow the last cooking instruction to let the Creme Caramel cool down in pot for 5 minutes.
Then remove the resealable cups and keep them in the fridge for 3 hours or until firm.
5 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to
switch it off.
Submenu Cooking Instruction
[Creme 1. [Put detachable steam Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the
Caramel] tray & fill the inner pot cooking time or it will auto switch
with water. Place covered to cooking time after 30 seconds.
Action
Cooking Time
25 minutes (adjustable)
cups on top.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm
the total cooking time and start
cooking.
2. [Cool in pot 5 min then Press [Cook]/[OK] or the
---
keep cups in fridge >
3 hours]
instruction message will disappear
after 5 minutes.
Soup Cooking Menu
The Soup Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 5 submenus that allow you to prepare hearty
homemade soup supper. The Vegetable Soup cooking program is ideal for preparing soup with your
favorite ingredients.
Preparation
1 Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Soup
1 Press the [Soup] button (Fig. 25). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down on
the left/right side of the control ring.
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button. The first instruction appears on the display. Make sure to put the
ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [SOUP] as indicated on the inside of the inner
pot. (Fig. 17)
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick
reference and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
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Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
•
Adjustable cooking time is unavailable for Tom Yum Goong.
Preset timer is available up to 12 hours for [Vegetable Soup] only. Follow “Setting the ready
time” section to set the desired start time for Vegetable Soup. Not recommend to delay
cooking time for more than 1 hours for any food with the exception of raw vegetables. Most
fresh perishable foods, especially raw poultry, meat, and fish cannot safety be left at room
temperature and cooking of these foods should never be delayed for more than 1 hour.
Submenu
Default Cooking Time Adjustment Adjustable
Remark
Time
Cooking Time
[Vegetable
Soup]
[Creme of
Mushroom]
50 minutes
Every 5 minutes
Every 1 minute
30 minutes –
2 hours
20 - 40 minutes Adjustable cooking
time only affect the 4th
cooking step
N/A
33 minutes
[Minestrone] 25 minutes
Every 1 minute
Every 1 minute
N/A
25 - 50 minutes Adjustable cooking
time only affect the 2nd
cooking step
20 – 40 minutes Adjustable cooking
time only affect the 3rd
cooking step
[Seafood
28 minutes
30 minutes
Chowder]
[Tom Yum
Goong]
N/A
N/A
Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients listed in
the provided recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary success.
•
•
The adjustable cooking time gives flexibility to alter the cooking time according to need.
When scaling a recipe, you will generally have to experiment the correct cooking time for your
adjusted recipes.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
» The appliance beeps and the [Keep warm]/[Reheat] light goes on to indicate that the
appliance has switched to keep-warm mode.
2 The display counts up the Keep-warm time in hours (12 hours max).
3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to cancel the keep-warm mode.
4 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
5 Unplug the Variety Cooker to switch it off.
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Submenu
[Vegetable
Soup]
Cooking Instruction
1. [Add all ingredients,
MIX WELL.]
Action
Cooking Time
50 minutes
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the
cooking time or it will auto switch to (adjustable)
cooking time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the
total cooking time and start cooking.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction ---
message will disappear after 5 minutes.
2. [Add seasonings.]
[Creme of
Mushroom]
1. [Add butter & onion,
MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the
cooking time or it will auto switch to
cooking time after 30 seconds.
5 minutes (fixed)
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the
total cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add mushroom, MIX Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
WELL.] will auto start after 30 seconds.
3. [Add flour, MIX WELL.] Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
5 minutes (fixed)
1 minutes (fixed)
will auto start after 30 seconds.
4. [Add HOT stock, bay
leaf, salt & pepper, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
will auto start after 30 seconds.
20 minutes
(adjustable)
5. [Add half & half, MIX
WELL.]
[Minestrone] 1. [Add garlic, beans,
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
will auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the
2 minutes (fixed)
15 minutes
vegetables, tomato sauce, cooking time or it will auto switch to (fixed)
herbs, HOT stock &
water, MIX WELL.]
cooking time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the
total cooking time and start cooking.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
will auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the
cooking time or it will auto switch to
cooking time after 30 seconds.
2. [Add pasta, MIX
WELL.]
1. [Add butter, bacon,
celery & onion, MIX
WELL.]
10 minutes
(adjustable)
[Seafood
5 minutes (fixed)
Chowder]
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the
total cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add Flour, MIX WELL. Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
1 minute (fixed)
Add Wine, MIX WELL.] will auto start after 30 seconds.
3. [Add HOT stock,
water, clam juice &
potato, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
will auto start after 30 seconds.
15 minutes
(adjustable)
4. [Add herbs & seafood, Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
5 minutes (fixed)
2 minutes (fixed)
MIX WELL.]
5. [Add cream, MIX
WELL.]
will auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
will auto start after 30 seconds.
6. [Add seasonings, MIX Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction ---
WELL.] message will disappear after 5 minutes.
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Submenu
[Tom Yum
Goong]
Cooking Instruction
1. [Add broth, mushroom, Press [Cook]/[OK] to start the
tomato, kaffir lime leaves, cooking process or it will auto start
Action
Cooking Time
30 minutes
galangal, lemongrass &
water.]
process after 10 seconds.
2. [Add shrimp/ meat.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process
5 minutes (fixed)
(add the ingredients in the will auto start after 30 seconds.
last 5 minutes before the
cooking end)
3. [Add chili paste & other Press [Cook]/[OK] or the instruction ---
seasoning.] message will disappear after 5 minutes.
Sauce Cooking Menu
The Sauce Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 5 submenus that allow you to prepare a
prefect pasta or rice meal.
Preparation
1 Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients.
2 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Sauce
1 Press the [Sauce] button (Fig. 26). Then select the submenu by moving your finger up/down on
the left/right side of the control ring.
2 Press [Cook]/[OK] button.
» The first instruction appears on the display.
Make sure to put the ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program.
Do not exceed the maximum water level of [SAUCE] as indicated on the inside of the inner
pot. (Fig. 17)
» The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick
reference and they will also appear on the display throughout the cooking process.
Set the Cooking Time
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the
adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button.
» The default cooking time appears on the display.
2 Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section).
•
Preset timer is unavailable for Sauce Cooking Menu.
Submenu
Default
Time
Adjustable
Remark
Cooking Time Adjustment
Cooking Time
[Mushroom & 30 minutes
Chicken]
Every 1 minute 25 - 45 minutes
Adjustable cooking time only
affect the 3rd cooking step
Adjustable cooking time only
[Bolognese]
50 minutes
51 minutes
Every 5 minutes 40 minutes –
1 hour 45 minutes affect the 5th cooking step
Every 5 minutes 40 minutes –
[Seafood
Gumbo]
Adjustable cooking time only
2 hour 30 minutes affect the 3rd cooking step
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Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients listed in
the provided recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary success.
The adjustable cooking time gives flexibility to alter the cooking time according to need.
When scaling a recipe, you will generally have to experiment the correct cooking time for your
adjusted recipes.
•
•
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
2 The display counts down the cooking time in minutes.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on
the display.
2 The appliance beeps and the [Keep warm]/[Reheat] light goes on to indicate that the appliance
has switched to keep-warm mode. The display counts up the Keep-warm time in hours
(12 hours max).
3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to cancel the keep-warm mode.
4 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam
escaping will be extremely hot.
5 Unplug the Variety Cooker to switch it off.
Submenu
Cooking Instruction
Action
Cooking Time
[Mushroom 1. [Add butter, onion, Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
& Chicken] bell pepper & bacon,
MIX WELL.]
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add mushroom &
chicken, MIX WELL.]
3. [Add flour, MIX
WELL. Add HOT
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 10 minutes (fixed)
auto start after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 12 minutes
auto start after 30 seconds.
(adjustable)
stock, MIX WELL.]
4. [Add milk & cream, Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 3 minutes (fixed)
MIX WELL.]
auto start after 30 seconds.
[Bolognese] 1. [Add oil, onion,
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 5 minutes (fixed)
celery, carrot & garlic, time or it will auto switch to cooking
MIX WELL.]
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add bacon, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 5 minutes (fixed)
auto start after 30 seconds.
3. [Add mince meat,
MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 10 minutes (fixed)
auto start after 30 seconds.
4. [Add wine, HOT
stock, tomato paste
MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 10 minutes (fixed)
auto start after 30 seconds.
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Submenu
[Bolognese] 5. [Add remaining
ingredients, MIX
Cooking Instruction
Action
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 20 minutes
auto start after 30 seconds. (adjustable)
Cooking Time
WELL.]
[Seafood
Gumbo]
1. [Add oil, onion,
celery, garlic & bell
pepper, MIX WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] and set the cooking 10 minutes (fixed)
time or it will auto switch to cooking
time after 30 seconds.
Press [Cook]/[OK] to confirm the total
cooking time and start cooking.
2. [Add hot sauce &
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 1 minute (fixed)
herbs, MIX WELL. Add auto start after 30 seconds.
flour, MIX WELL.]
3. [Add tomato sauce
& HOT stock, MIX
WELL.]
Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 30 minutes
auto start after 30 seconds. (adjustable)
4. [Add seafood, salt & Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process will 10 minutes (fixed)
pepper to taste, MIX
WELL.]
auto start after 30 seconds.
Rice Cooking Menu
The Rice Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 5 submenus that allow you to cook different
types of rice recipe.
The Variety Cooker automatically makes adjustments to temperature and heating time to cook
perfect rice every time.
Submenu
[Saffron]
[Basmati]
[Plain]
Quantity of rice (cups)
Approximate cooking time
40 – 50 minutes
40 – 50 minutes
40 – 50 minutes
40 – 50 minutes
2 - 10
2 - 10
2 - 10
2 - 10
[Sushi]
[Small portion Plain]* 2 - 6
30 – 40 minutes
Note: The above table is the approximate cooking time. The actual cooking time may vary, depending
on the voltage, room temperature, humidity and amount of water used.
*[Small portion Plain] requires less cooking time than other submenus and is advised to cook not
more than 6 cups of plain rice for optimal result.
Preparation
1 Measure the rice with the measuring cup provided (Fig. 27)
•
•
Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives 2 servings of cooked rice. Do not exceed the
quantities indicated on the inside of the inner pot.
The provided measuring cup is approx. 180mL.
Tip: The inner pot capacity is 5.0L; maximum capacity for cups of rice is 1.8L.
2 Rinse rice to remove excess bran & starch.
3 Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot.
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4 Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number
of cups and type of rice used. Then smooth the surface of the rice.
Note: If you cook 4 cups of Plain rice, add water up to the 4-cup level for rice indicated on the
scale (Fig. 28).
•
Saffron rice need to add butter, cinnamon, cardamom pods & peppercorns together with
the rice and water at this stage.
•
The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication; you can always adjust the water
level for different types of rice and your own preference. However, if you add too much
water (much higher than the appropriate level for the amount of rice used), bubbling water
may come out of the steam vent cap.
•
•
Pay attention to water levels indicator on the inner pot. Sushi rice requires slightly more
water as other rice type. Make sure you use the right water level for Sushi rice.
Small portion Plain can be used to shorten cooking time. The rice may be slightly harder
than normal.
•
•
Do not open the lid while cooking rice. Rice will not cook properly.
Rice pre-soaked in water may turn out slightly softer.
5 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
Choose Rice
1 Press the [Rice] button (Fig. 29). Then select the rice type by moving your finger up or down on
the left or right side of the control ring.
•
Preset timer is available up to 24 hours. Follow “Setting the ready time” section to set the
desired start time for rice cooking.
Begin Cooking
1 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process.
» The [Cook]/[OK] light goes on and the cooking animation appears on the display.
» The display counts down in minutes (10, 9, 8 etc.) during the last 10 minutes of the cooking
process.
Finish Cooking
1 At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the [Keep warm]/[Reheat]light goes
on to indicate that the appliance has switched to keep-warm mode.
2 The display counts up the Keep-warm time in hours (12 hours max).
Note: The Variety Cooker automatically keep rice at the perfect serving temperature for
maximum 12 hours. Saffron and Basmati will only keep rice warm for maximum 3 hours to
preserve the taste and aroma.
3 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to cancel the keep-warm mode.
•
If you want to continue the keep-warm mode again, press the [Keep warm]/[Reheat]button
again.
4 Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam escaping
will be extremely hot.
5 Stir the rice to loosen it.
6 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker
to switch it off.
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Other Functions
Reheating
You can use the reheat mode to warm up rice that has cooled down.
Note: Do not use the reheat function when the amount of rice is over “RICE” water level 4 as the
rice may not be warmed adequately.
•
Do not reheat cooled rice more than once.
1 Loosen the cooled rice and evenly distribute it in the inner pot.
2 Pour water onto the rice to prevent it from becoming too dry. The amount of water to be added
depends on the amount of rice being reheated.
Tip: Add ½ cup (with the measuring cup supplied) of water to reheat the amount of rice up to
“RICE” water level 4.
•
If the rice starts scorching, add more water.
3 Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker
properly.
4 Press the [Keep warm]/[Reheat] button twice to start the reheating process. (Fig. 30)
» The [Keep warm]/[Reheat] light goes on and the reheat animation and the remaining reheat
time appear on the display (Fig. 31).
Note:The default reheat time is 23 minutes.
5 When the reheating process is finished, you hear a beep and the message [Done!] is shown on
the display.
6 Press the lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15).
7 Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button (Fig. 7) to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker
to switch it off.
Keep warm
The keep-warm mode allows you to keep your rice or cooked food warm for a longer period of
time. It is not meant as a cooking function.
Tip: Do not keep your rice or food warm for more than 12 hours to preserve its taste.
1 Press the [Keep warm]/[Reheat] button once to activate the keep-warm mode (Fig. 32).
» The [Keep warm]/[Reheat] light is on continuously.
» During the keep-warm process, the display shows the time in hours from 0 to 11 (0HR, 1HR ...
11HR).
2 After 12 hours, the keep-warm mode automatically ends and the Variety Cooker beeps 10 times.
3 The display switches to clock time.
Timer for Delayed Cooking
Steam and Rice menu allow you to preset timer for delayed cooking from 1 to 24 hours, and 1 to
12 hours for Stew and Vegetable Soup submenus.
Steam menu, Stew and Vegetable Soup submenus can even allow you to set both the timer and the
cooking time.
You can set the timer first and then the cooking time, vice versa.
Not recommend to delay cooking time for more than 1 hour for any food with the exception of
raw vegetables.
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Note: Most fresh perishable foods, especially raw poultry, meat, fish and butter or margarine, cannot
safely be left at room temperature and cooking of these foods should never be delayed for more
than 1 hour.
•
Soaking the rice before cooking produces a softer texture.
Setting the ready time with the Preset/Clock button
1 Press the [Preset]/[Clock] button (Fig. 33).
» The lights of the available menu buttons ([Steam] and [Rice]) go on. (Fig. 34)
2 Press the button of the menu you want to use and, if necessary, select the desired submenu
with the control ring. Then press the [Cook]/[OK] button.
Note: Do not use this function to delay cooking time for meat, fish, frozen or fresh perishable
foods.
3 To set the ready time, move your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring. Press
and hold one of the 4 points to move the time forward or backward quickly (Fig. 6).
Tip: For example, you can use the [Preset]/[Clock] button to set the ready time at 18:30 (Fig. 35).
4 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the timer.
» The message [Saved!] appears on the display.
» The [Cook]/[OK] light goes on and the text [Saved!] and the preset ready time for the
selected menu appear on the display.
5 When the cooking process starts, the cooking animation and the remaining cooking time appear
on the display.
•
The time difference between the present time and preset ready time must be longer
than the default cooking time.
•
If the time difference between the present time and preset ready time is shorter than
the default cooking time, the preset function is not valid.
Setting the ready time with the menu buttons
Do not use this function for preparing meat, fish, frozen or other fresh perishable ingredients.
1 Press the button of the menu (Steam and Rice) you want to use and, if necessary, select the
desired submenu with the control ring. Then press the [Preset]/[Clock] button.
Note: You can also press the preset button in the submenu screen, the first step-by-step screen
or the cooking time screen.
2 To set the ready time, move your finger up/down on the left/right side of the control ring. Press
and hold one of the 4 points to move the time forward or backward quickly (Fig. 6).
Note: For example, you can use the [Preset]/[Clock] button to set the ready time at 18:30
(Fig. 35).
3 Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the timer.
» The [Cook]/[OK] light goes on and the text [Saved!] and the preset ready time for the selected
menu appear on the display.
4 When the cooking process starts, the cooking animation and the remaining cooking time appear
on the display.
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5 After use the appliance
Cleaning
Warning: Unplug theVariety Cooker before you clean it.Wait until theVariety Cooker has cooled
down sufficiently before you clean it.
To protect the non-stick coating of the inner pot, do not:
•
•
use the inner pot for washing dishes;
put vinegar into the pot;
1 Take the steam basket with tray, resealable cups and the inner pot out of the body of the
appliance.
2 Detach the inner lid from the outer lid by pressing the lid release tabs and pulling the inner lid
outward and downwards (Fig. 36).
•
To reattach the inner lid, slot the top end of the inner lid into the outer lid and push the
release tabs firmly home (‘click’).
3 Detach the steam vent cap from the outer lid by pulling it upwards (Fig. 37).
•
•
To remove the bottom cover of the steam vent cap, press the locking tab to the open
position and detach the cover from the hinge. (Fig. 38)
To reattach the bottom cover of the steam vent cap, insert the projections of the bottom
cover into the slots of the cap, push the bottom cover against the cap (1) and push the
locking tab to the closed position (2) (‘click’). (Fig. 39)
•
To put the steam vent cap back into the vent hole of the outer lid, insert it into the hole
and push it down firmly.
4 Clean the inner lid, inner pot, steam basket with tray, resealable cups, cooking utensils and
steam vent cap with a sponge or a cloth in hot water with some washing-up liquid.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers or metal utensils to clean the inner pot as
these damage the non-stick coating.
5 Use only a damp cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the body of the Variety Cooker.
Never immerse the body of theVariety Cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap.
Storage
1 You can store all accessories inside the appliance in the following way: (Fig. 40)
•
•
Put the measuring cup and the resealable cups in the inner pot.
Put the steam tray in the inner pot.
2 Store the appliance in a safe, dry place.
6 Troubleshooting
If yourVariety Cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the
table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The light in the
[Cook]/[OK] button
does not go on.
There is a connection Check if the mains cord is connected to the
problem.
Variety Cooker properly and if the plug is
inserted firmly into the wall socket.
The light is defective.
The light is defective.
Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
The automatic keep-warm mode only applies
to 5 submenus in Main Cooking Menu (Beef
Bourguignon, Goulash, Poulet Basquaise,
The [Keep warm]/
[Reheat]light does
not go on when the
cooking process is
finished.
You have been
reheating Mushroom
Risotto, Paella,
Ratatouille, Tortilla, all Spezzatino di carne, Stew), all Soup, Sauce and
Compote & Chutney,
Breakfast and Dessert
Cooking Menus.
Rice Cooking Menus.
The display does not
function.
The appliance is not
plugged in.
If the appliance is not plugged in, the power
failure backup function does not work and the
display will not function.
The rice is not cooked. Not enough water has Add water according to the scale on the inside of
been added.
the inner pot (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’).
The cooking process
has not started.
The inner pot is not
You did not press the [Cook]/[OK] button.
Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the
properly in contact with heating element.
the heating element.
The heating element is Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
damaged.
service centre authorised by Philips.
The inner pot is
deformed.
Take the inner pot to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
The cake is not
properly baked.
The quantity of
ingredients was too
large.
Check the quantities mentioned in the cake
recipe table in the section ‘Baking cake’. Do not
change recipe in proportion.
You have accidentally
Remove the melted butter as it cannot be used
melted the butter that for making Chocolate Cake even if it re-solidifies.
you was softening for
making Chocolate
Cake.
To make softened butter, it is either allow the
butter to stand to room temperature or cut
butter into 1-inch chucks and placed between
sheets of wax paper and pound with a rolling pin
once on each side.
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Problem
The rice is too hard or Not enough or too
too soft.
Possible cause
Solution
Add water according to the scale on the inside of
much water was added. the inner pot (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’).
You selected the
incorrect menu.
Select the required menu (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’).
The [Preset]/[Clock] The light is defective.
light does not go on
Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
when I set the timer.
The rice is scorched.
You have not rinsed the Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
rice properly.
The Variety Cooker
does not switch to
keep-warm mode
automatically.
You have been
reheating Mushroom
Risotto, Paella,
The automatic keep-warm mode only applies
to 5 submenus in Main Cooking Menu (Beef
Bourguignon, Goulash, Poulet Basquaise,
Ratatouille, Tortilla, all Spezzatino di carne, Stew), all Soup, Sauce and
Compote & Chutney,
Breakfast and Dessert
Cooking Menus.
Rice Cooking Menus.
The temperature
control is defective.
Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
The yoghurt is not firm You have warmed the Do not warm the milk too long in order to keep
enough or does not
form at all.
milk to over 40°C,
which has destroyed
the bacteria in the
yoghurt culture.
the bacteria alive in the yoghurt culture. For
smoother and firmer yoghurt, you can add 60g
milk powder to the milk and then warm it.
Error message E1, E2, There is a technical
Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service centre authorised by Philips.
E3 or E4 appears on
the display.
failure.
Error message E5
There has been a
When the power supply resumes, press the
appears on the display. power failure during
cooking that lasted
[Stop]/[Cancel] button to reset the appliance.
longer than 2 hours.
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7 Recipes
Mushroom Risotto
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 15 minutes
Total CookingTime: 25 minutes
Ingredients
35g Butter
100g Shallots
50g Leeks
Preparation Method
---
Diced
Trim, discarded tough green leaves
and diced
25g Garlic
Finely chopped
200g Mushroom
400g Arborio Rice
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
100mL White Wine
Thinly sliced
---
---
---
650ml(roughly) HOT Mushroom ---
Stock
150g Mascapone
---
125g Parmesan Cheese
25g Fresh Parsley
1mL White Truffle Oil
A pinch of Salt
Grated
Finely chopped
---
---
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter, shallot, leek, garlic and mushroom in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to
select the [Mushroom Risotto] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 25 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the rice and oil in the inner pot, mix well, close the lid and
cook for 5 minutes. Stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process
for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, put the wine and hot stock gradually, mix
well, close the lid and cook for 15 minutes.
4 When the Mushroom Risotto cooking process is finished, add the cheese, parsley, truffle oil and
seasonings and then stir well.
Perfect Mushroom Risotto Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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•
•
•
Use only Italian short-grain rice (e.g. Arborio, Carnaroli, Vialone) for better tasting risotto.
NEVER wash the rice. Every bit of the rice starch helps make risotto creamy.
It is important to add hot stock, not cold, to the rice during the cooking process for better
cooking result.
The quantity of liquid suggested in the recipes is always approximate. In actual cooking, you
should be prepared to use more, or sometimes less, as the risotto itself requires. Use hot
water if the stock has been used up before the rice is fully cooked.
•
Perfectly cooked risotto should not be hard and stick to the serving spoon, nor should it be
so liquid that it runs off your plate. The texture should be supple and fluid, with a creamy,
slightly soupy consistency, but with body.
Paella
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 20 minutes
Total CookingTime: 22 minutes
Ingredients
50mL Olive Oil
Preparation Method
---
80g Chorizo Pampelona Finely diced
75g Onion
Finely diced
20g Garlic
Minced
150g Red Bell Pepper
5g Smoked Paprika
0.05g Saffron thread
400g Spanish medium-
grain rice
Trimmed, seeded and diced
---
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---
100mL White Wine
650ml (roughly) HOT
Chicken Stock
---
---
80g Courgette
Quarter it lengthwise then slice
into ¼ segments
75g Pea
Defrosted
140g Plum Tomato
Cut into quarters and
de-seeded
4 - 6 pieces Mussel
8 - 10 pieces Clam
4 - 6 pieces Prawn
Defrosted and de-shelled
Defrosted and de-shelled
Defrosted, peeled and deveined
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, chorizo pampelona, onion, garlic and red bell pepper in the inner pot, mix well. Press
the [Main] button to select the [Paella] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time for
22 minutes.
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•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the paprika, saffron and rice in the inner pot, mix well,
close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, add wine and mix well with ingredients.
Immediately add in the hot stock gradually, mix well, close the lid and cook for 15 minutes.
4 10 minutes before the end of the cooking process, add courgette, pea, plum tomato, mussel,
clam and prawn, close the lid and continue to cook.
5 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Ready to serve.
Perfect Paella Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
•
Use Arborio rice as a substitute.
It is important to add hot stock, not cold, to the rice during the cooking process for better
cooking result.
•
The quantity of liquid suggested in the recipes is always approximate. In actual cooking, you
should be prepared to use more, or sometimes less, as the risotto itself requires. Use hot
water if the stock has been used up before the rice is fully cooked.
Use saffron for a nice yellow color as well as a subtle background flavor to the rice.
Perfectly cooked Paella should be al dente, with a tiny white dot in the centre. The rice
should be dry and separate when done, not creamy like risotto.
•
•
Beef Bourguignon
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 40 minutes
Total CookingTime: 3 hours
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR COOKING
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
50g Smoked Bacon
700g Stew Beef
---
Cut into strips
Cut into 2 cm x 2 cm cubes
A pinch of Salt
---
---
---
---
---
A pinch of Black Pepper
26g All Purpose Flour
375mL Dry Red Wine
125mL HOT Beef Broth
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste ---
1/2 spring Fresh Rosemary
4 spring Fresh thyme
1 Bay leaf
Tied together with other herbs in
cheesecloth (Herb Bouquet)
Tied together with other herbs in
cheesecloth (Herb Bouquet)
Tied together with other herbs in
cheesecloth (Herb Bouquet)
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Ingredients
2 Garlic cloves
Preparation Method
Peeled and fined chopped
Trimmed and peeled
Stems trimmed, sliced
Peeled and diced
---
200g Pearl Onion
250g White Mushrooms
250g Carrots
A pinch of Sugar
FOR GARNISH
1 Tablespoon Unsalted
Butter
Allow to come to the room
temperature
Few springs Fresh Parsley
Chopped the flat leaf, seasonings
to taste
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil and bacon in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the [Beef
Bourguignon] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 3 hours.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button and start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the beef, salt and pepper in the inner pot, mix well,
close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the
cooking process for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, stir in flour and continuous mixing until no
lumps. Immediately add in wine, hot stock, tomato paste and herbs, mix well, close the lid and
cook for 2 hour 20 minutes.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put garlic, pearl onion, white mushroom, carrot and sugar,
mix well, close the lid and cook for 30 minutes.
5 When the Beef Bourguignon cooking process is finished, remove the herbs, add butter, seasoning
and parsley then stir well. Ready to serve.
Perfect Beef Bourguignon Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
•
•
Choose well-marbled stewing cut for perfect long slow cooking Beef Bourguignon.
Pick Point Noir when choosing the Red Wine for perfect result.
Serve over mashed potatoes to complete the meals.
Goulash
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 20 minutes
Total CookingTime: 2 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
50g Butter
Preparation Method
---
200g Onion
700g Stew Beef
Peeled, cut into trips
Cut into 2cm x 2cm cubes
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
10g Hungarian Paprika
10g Salt
---
---
2 Bay leaves
---
8g Ground Black Pepper
650ml HOT Beef Stock
250mL Dry Red Wine
400g Potato
---
---
---
Peeled, cut into 2cm x 2cm cubes
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter and onion in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the [Goulash]
submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 2 hours 15 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button and start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the beef, paprika and salt in the inner pot, mix well, close
the lid and cook for 20 minutes. Stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the
cooking process for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, add bay leaf, pepper, hot beef stock and
wine, mix well, close the lid and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put potato, mix well, close the lid and cook for 20 minutes.
5 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Ready to serve.
Perfect Goulash Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
•
•
•
Choose well-marbled stewing cut for perfect Goulash.
Pick Point Noir when choosing the Red Wine for perfect result.
Use Sweet Hungarian Paprika to give a rich and delicious classic Hungarian Goulash.
Serve with sour cream on top or stir in sour cream and serve over rice or eat it as a soup
and a simple green salad alongside, to complete the meal.
Ratatouille
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 15 minutes
Total CookingTime: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR COOKING
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Garlic cloves
---
Finely Chopped
100g Onion
Finely Chopped
1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
100mL HOT Vegetable Stock
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---
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
100ml Pre-packaged Tomato Passata ---
250g Courgette
250g Aubergine
Quarter it lengthwise then
slice into ¼ segments
Quarter it lengthwise then
slice into ¼ segments
50g Red Bell Pepper
50g Yellow Bell Pepper
FOR GARNISH
Trimmed, seeded and diced
Trimmed, seeded and diced
1 Bunch Fresh Basil
Chopped, seasonings to taste
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, garlic, onion and tomato paste in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to
select the [Ratatouille] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 25 minutes.
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button and start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add hot vegetable stock and passata, mix well, close the lid
and cook for 5 minutes.
3 Add courgette, aubergine and red & yellow bell pepper, mix well, and close the lid. Cook for
15 minutes.
4 When the Ratatouille cooking process is finished, add basil & seasonings and then stir well.
Ready to serve.
Perfect Ratatouille Hints andTips
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Use prepackaged tomato passata for perfect Ratatouille.
Serve over rice or eat it alone as a nutritious super.
Good serve over pasta, rice, couscous or crusty Italian bread and top with Parmesan to turn
this into a satisfying meal.
Poulet Basquaise
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 30 minutes
Total CookingTime: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR MARINATE
600g Boneless chicken thigh filets Cut into 2 cm x 2 cm cubes
3g Tablespoon Rock Salt
6g Whole Black Peppercorn
1 Bay leaf
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Chopped finely
2 Tablespoon Sugar
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR COOKING
3 Teaspoon Olive Oil
30g Spanish Onion
75g Fennel
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Peeled, Cut into strips
Diced
10g Garlic
Crushed and flattened
50g Red Bell Pepper
50g Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Bay leaf
Cut into strips
Cut into strips
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0.05g Saffron Thread
50mL White Wine
500mL HOT Chicken Stock
100g Plum Tomato
200g New Potato
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---
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Peeled, seeded and diced
Peeled, cut into 2cm x 2 cm
cubes
FOR GARNISH
50g Fresh Parsley
Finely chopped
Marinate Instructions
1 Place the chicken into a dish, mix & cover with the salt, whole black pepper corns, bay leaf and
sugar. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
2 Wash off the excess of salt mixture from the chicken; Keep it on a Kitchen Towel and pat dry.
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, onion, fennel, garlic, red and yellow bell pepper in the inner pot, mix well. Press the
[Main] button to select the [Poulet Basquaise] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time
to 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the chicken, bay leaf and saffron, mix well, close the lid
and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking
process for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, add white wine and hot stock, mix well,
close the lid and cook for 45 minutes.
4 When the 3rd cooking step is finished, add tomato and potato mix well, close the lid and cook
for 15 minutes.
5 When the Poulet Basquaise cooking process is finished, garnish with parsley. Ready to serve.
Perfect Poulet Basquaise Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Use saffron for a nice yellow color as well as a subtle background flavor to this classic dish.
Serve hot along with a light, red wine and turn this into a satisfying meal.
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Spezzatino di carne
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 30 minutes
Total CookingTime: 2 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
10g Butter
---
1 Teaspoon Mashed Garlic
700g Stew Beef
½ Cup Dry White Wine
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Cut into 2cm x 2 cm cubes
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250g Prepackaged Tomato Passata ---
1 Spring Fresh Basil
Finely chopped
120g Celery
Trimmed, finely chopped
25g Fresh Parsley
Finely chopped
¼ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Spring Fresh Rosemary
A pinch of Salt
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---
A pinch of Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter, garlic and beef in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the
[Spezzatino di carne] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 2 hours 25 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button and start the cooking program. Cook for 10 minutes and
stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put wine, mix well, close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, add passata, basil, celery, fresh parsley,
dried oregano, rosemary, salt and black pepper, mix well, close the lid and cook for 2 hours.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Ready to serve.
Perfect Spezzatino di carne Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Arrange Spezzatino di carne on a platter surrounded with potatoes, noodles, or rice, and
decorate with parsley for great tasting homemade meals.
Tortilla
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 10 minutes
Total CookingTime: 38 minutes
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
25mL Olive Oil
400g Potato
130g Onion
---
Peeled and chopped
Chopped
---
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Ground Black Pepper ---
6 Large Eggs
Beat the eggs with salt and the
pepper with a fork until blended
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, potato and onion in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the
[Tortilla] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 38 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program to cook for 15 minutes. Stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, pour egg mixture to cover the potato, close the lid and cook
for 23 minutes.
3 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Remove the inner
pot from the Variety Cooker. Let the Tortilla cool down in the inner pot for 5 minutes. Then
turn the inner pot upside down to flip the Tortilla onto a plate. Ready to serve.
PerfectTortilla Hints andTips
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
Slice a Spanish chorizo sausage and cook with the potato and onion in the inner pot to
enrich the taste.
Carefully flip the tortilla onto a plate! To serve as a main course, slice it into 6-8 pieces like
a pie. Serve sliced French bread on the side.
Stew
Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
Tips & Hints:
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Brown/ sear meats in a skillet, prior to adding to Variety Cooker. This will create greater
depth of flavor to any dish as well as melt out fat that can be poured off before stewing.
To ensure the food is safe, as well as tender, it is recommended to use an instant read
thermometer to ensure food temperature reach well above 74°C (165°F).
Raw beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes prior to stewing to avoid
poisoning; canned beans do not require this.
Recipe Suggestion - Lemongrass Chicken
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 30 minutes
Total CookingTime: approximate 50 minutes
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
2 Teaspoon Olive Oil
600g Boneless chicken thigh filets
100g Onion
---
Cut into 4 cm x 4 cm cubes
Finely chopped
2 Stick Lemongrass
2 Teaspoon Fish Sauce
Sliced
---
2 Tablespoon Dried Ground Cumin ---
2 Slice Fresh Ginger
½ Cup Water
2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
FOR GARNISH
Finely sliced
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---
2 Spring Fresh Spring Onion
4 Teaspoon Lemon juice
Finely chopped
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Cooking Instructions
1 Preheat oil in large sauce-pan, add in chicken and onion and sear for around 5 minutes or until
the outside brown. Transfer the content to the inner pot of the Variety Cooker.
2 Add lemongrass, fish sauce, dried ground cumin, fresh ginger, water, chili powder, mix well.
Press the [Main] button to select the [Stew] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time
to 45 minutes.
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 10 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
3 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Garnish with
fresh spring onion and lemon juice before serving.
Perfect Lemongrass Chicken Hints andTips
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•
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
Purchase lemongrass with firm stalks (not soft or rubbery, which means it’s too old) for
perfect result.
You can serve this dish with rice vermicelli, jasmine rice or toasted French bread.
Sweet Fruits Compote
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 10 minutes
Total CookingTime: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
5 Gala Apples
25g Sugar
Peeled, cored and cut into 8 cubes
---
1 Vanilla Pod
1 Medium size Lemon
Scrape seeds from vanilla pod
Squeeze the juice
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the
Variety Cooker.
1 Put gala apple, sugar, vanilla seed and lemon juice in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Compote
& Chutney] button to select the [Sweet Fruits Compote] submenu, close the lid and set the
cooking time to 25 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Stir the ingredients for a few
seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, serve hot with
poultry and meat as a side dish or let it cool down and portion into sterilized jars. The compote
should keep sealed, refrigerated and then serve cold.
Perfect Sweet Fruits Compote Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Variation in this recipe includes using pears to add the taste.
Ginger, cinnamon goes well with the fruits to enrich the compote.
Compote can be prepared ahead of time and stored, covered in the refrigerator. Spoon
over oatmeal, yoghurt or ice-cream for an easy weeknight dessert. This is a delicious way
to add more fruit serving to your day.
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When potting into jars, make sure there are no air spaces in the compote, as this impairs
its keeping qualities. Get rid of them by stirring with a spoon. The compote can be kept in
the refrigerator up to 2-3 days.
Spicy Apple Chutney
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 10 minutes
Total CookingTime: 2 hours
Ingredients
Preparation Method
5 Granny Smith Apple
50mL Balsamic Vinegar
100mL Brandy
Peeled, cored and cut into 8 cubes
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10g Demerara Sugar
A pinch of Salt
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10g Mixed Spice Ground
10g Ground Cinnamon
10g Fresh Ginger
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Grounded
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the
Variety Cooker.
1 Put apple, vinegar and brandy, mix well. Press the [Compote & Chutney] button to select the
[Spicy Apple Chutney] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 2 hours.
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 30 minutes.
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2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put demerara sugar, salt, mixed spice, cinnamon and fresh
ginger, mix well, close the lid and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes.
3 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, serve hot with
poultry and meat as a side dish or let it cool down and portion into sterilized jars. The chutney
should keep sealed, refrigerated and then serve cold.
Perfect Spicy Apple Chutney Hints andTips
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Pick better quality balsamic vinegar to let the taste of the chutney come through better.
Replace half of the vinegar by water to lighten the taste of chutney. You can always add
more vinegar later.
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This is a spicy condiment for meat and poultry, this chutney is also tempting serving along
with sour cream.
Chutney can be prepared ahead of time and stored, covered in the refrigerator. Spoon
over yoghurt or ice-cream for an easy weeknight dessert. This is a delicious way to add
more fruit serving to your day.
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When potting into jars, make sure there are no air spaces in the chutney, as this impairs its
keeping qualities. Get rid of them by stirring with a spoon. The chutney can be kept in the
refrigerator up to 2-3 days.
Oatmeal
Serving size: 1-6 persons
PreparationTime: 5 minutes
Total CookingTime: 10-20 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
Oatmeal
(80g Oatmeal for 1 – 2 persons)
(160g Oatmeal for 3 – 4 persons)
(240g Oatmeal for 5 - 6 persons)
---
Water
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Breakfast Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put the oatmeal into the inner pot. Add water up to the level indicator for oatmeal according to
the amount of oatmeal you have added. Press the [Breakfast] button to select the [Oatmeal]
submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time according to the following reference.
Oatmeal
80g
Cooking Time
10 min
160g
15 min
240g
20 min
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 When the oatmeal cooking process is finished, add some fruits or honey on top and serve.
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Perfect Oatmeal Hints andTips
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
Oatmeal is high in fiber and, when made properly, a delicious breakfast choice. It’s best to
follow the recipe provided above, milk is not recommended to cook in the Variety Cooker.
Add a small handful of dark raisins or currants to the oatmeal when serving. This is a
delicious way to add more fruit serving to your day.
Be careful when biting into oatmeal, it retains heat very well and remains piping hot for a
long time.
Yoghurt
Serving size: 4 persons
PreparationTime: 15 minutes
Total CookingTime: 4 hours
Ingredients
Preparation Method
500ml Milk
100ml Plain live yoghurt
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Breakfast Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Place the yoghurt in room temperature a few minutes before cooking to warm up the yoghurt
culture. Warm the milk to around 40°C. Mix the yoghurt with the warm milk rapidly in a
separate big pot and pour the mixture into the resealable cups. Cover the cups with the lids.
Note: It takes only a few seconds to warm the milk to 40°C. If the milk reaches a too high
temperature, it will destroy the bacteria in the yoghurt.
2 Put the stream tray in the inner pot. Add water up to the level indication for yoghurt. Then put
the cups on the steam tray.
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Press the [Breakfast] button to select the [Yoghurt] submenu, close the lid and set the
cooking time to 4 hours.
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Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
Tip: If you want a more sour taste, you can set to a longer cooking time.
3 When the yoghurt cooking process is finished, remove the cups from the inner pot, add some
fruits or honey on top of the yoghurt and serve warm. Or you can let the yoghurt cool down
and put it into the fridge overnight and then serve cold.
PerfectYoghurt Hints andTips
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Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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For smoother and firmer yoghurt, you can add 60g milk powder to the milk and then warm
it. Then follow the above steps.
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Cheese Cake
Serving size: 6 persons
PreparationTime: 35 minutes
Total CookingTime: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
250g Cream Cheese
Cut into 1-inch chucks and allow
to soften at room temperature
Measure into separate containers
Separate egg white and yolk into
different bowl
60g + 40g Sugar
4 Large Eggs
40g All Purpose Flour
55mL Whipping Cream
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1.5 Tablespoon Lemon Juice ---
A dash of Vanilla Essence
25g Butter
---
Melted
Margarine/Softened Butter
Grease the inner pot with a soft
brush
Preparing cake batter
1 Allow the cream cheese to soften at the room temperature.
2 In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar (60g) with an Electric Hand Mixer using
medium speed until the sugar dissolved. Scrap the sides of the bowl with spatula to ensure the
ingredients are incorporated during mixing.
3 Add egg yolks one at a time in the batter, then follow by plain flour, whipping cream, lemon juice,
vanilla essence and melted butter and mix till combine with Electric Hand Mixer using medium speed.
Scrap the side of the bowl with spatula to ensure the ingredients are incorporated during mixing.
4 Separately in a mixing bowl, beat egg white with Electric Hand Mixer until foaming, gradually
add in sugar (40g) and beat until stiff peaks form.
5 Gently fold in egg white and sugar mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Do not overmix.
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Dessert Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Grease the inner pot with margarine/softened butter and then pour the cake mixture into it.
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Press the [Dessert] button to select the [Cheese Cake] submenu, close the lid and press
the [Cook]/[OK] button to cook for 1 hour 5 minutes.
2 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Remove the inner
pot from the Variety Cooker. Let the cake cool down in the inner pot for 15 minutes. Then turn
the inner pot upside down to flip the cake onto a plate. Ready to serve. Or you can chill the
cheese cake overnight and then serve cold with fruits, compote.
Perfect Cheese Cake Hints andTips
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Prepare the cake batter in advance of cooking.
Always bring the ingredients to room temperature before mixing.
To soften cream cheese in the microwave: place unwrapped cream cheese in a microwavable
plate and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
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Garnish the cheese cake with berries sauces, compote, or even place a small amount of sour
cream of the side to make a rich and delicious indulgent dessert.
Chocolate Cake
Serving size: 6 persons
PreparationTime: 35 minutes
Total CookingTime: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
125g Butter
Cut into 1-inch chucks and allow to
soften at room temperature
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125g Sugar
100g Plain Flour
25g Cocoa Powder
4 Large Eggs
Sieve well with cocoa powder
Sieve well with plain flour
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Margarine/Softened
Butter
Grease the inner pot with a soft brush
Preparing cake batter
1 Allow the butter to soften at room temperature.
2 In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an Electric Hand Mixer until light and fluffy
(high speed for approximately 5 minutes). Scrap the sides of the bowl with spatula to ensure the
ingredients are incorporated during mixing.
3 Continue high speed, add in flour, cocoa powder, and mix till combine. Scrap the sides of the
bowl with spatula to ensure the ingredients are incorporated during mixing.
4 Continue high speed, add eggs (one at a time) through the mixture, and mix only until combined.
Do not overmix. Scraping the side of the bowl to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Dessert Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Grease the inner pot with margarine/softened butter and then pour the cake mixture into it.
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Press the [Dessert] button to select the [Chocolate Cake] submenu, close the lid and
press the [Cook]/[OK] button to cook for 40 minutes.
2 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Remove the inner
pot from the Variety Cooker. Let the cake cool down in the inner pot for 15 minutes. Then turn
the inner pot upside down to flip the cake onto a plate. Ready to serve. Or you can chill the
chocolate cake overnight and then serve cold with fruits, compote.
Perfect Chocolate Cake Hints andTips
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Prepare the cake batter in advance of cooking.
Always bring the ingredients to room temperature before mixing.
To soften the butter quickly: cut butter into 1-inch chucks between 2 large pieces of wax
paper and smash through with a rolling pin. When the butter is about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick, lift
out wax paper and peel away the butter (before it gets too soft to peel).
Do not replace butter with margarine, shortening or part-butter products, or the cake will
not raise properly.
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Do not replace cocoa power with drinking chocolate powder, or the cake will not raise
properly and will give sweeter taste and less natural cocoa aroma.
Garnish the chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and top both with
warm chocolate fudge or caramel sauce and use whipped cream to decorate. Sprinkle with
your favorite toasted nuts and topped with berries.
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Create your own Black Forest style dessert by topping this cake with cherry sauce and whip
cream.
Cake will not raise beautifully if you replace the butter with margarine that need in the recipe.
Alternative way - Using ready-made cake mix
Ingredients
Preparation Method
250g Ready-made Chocolate cake mix
100mL Water or Milk
65g Softened Butter or Margarine
1 Large Egg
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Preparing cake batter
1 Mix the cake mix, water or milk, butter and egg in a large bowl. Whisk with an electric mixer at
low speed for 1 minute and then at medium speed for another 3 minutes.
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Dessert Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Grease the inner pot with some butter and then pour the cake mixture into it.
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Press the [Dessert] button to select the [Chocolate Cake] submenu, close the lid and
press the [Cook]/[OK] button to cook for 40 minutes.
2 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Remove the inner
pot from the Variety Cooker. Let the cake cool down in the inner pot for 15 minutes. Then turn
the inner pot upside down to flip the cake onto a plate. Ready to serve. Or you can chill the
chocolate cake overnight and then serve cold with fruits, compote.
Creme Caramel
Serving size: 4 persons
PreparationTime: 35 minutes
Total CookingTime: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR CARAMEL SAUCE
¼ cup Sugar
25mL Water
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FOR VANILLA CUSTARD
400mL Whole Fat Milk
1 Vanilla Pod
---
Scrape seeds from vanilla pod
into milk and stir to combine
Allow to come to room
temperature
1 Whole Egg
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Ingredients
5 Egg Yolks
Preparation Method
Allow to come to room
temperature
60g Sugar
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Preparing Caramel Sauce
1 Pour sugar, water into a clean saucepan.
2 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar starts to color around the edges.
3 Gently swirl the pan to even out the color and continue to cook the mixture until it turns
medium amber.
4 Immediately pour the hot caramel into the bottom of the resealable cup, dividing it evenly among
them.
5 Carefully tilt and turn the cups to coat the sides and bottom with the caramel.
Warning: Caramel, at the saucepan stage, is very, very hot; be extremely careful around it.
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When the sugar has begun to caramelize, watch it carefully. Caramel burns quickly, and
burnt caramel never taste good.
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Do not use the cooking utensils provided for cooking on open flame. It may be softened
and deformed.
Alternative way – use ready-made caramel sauce
PreparingVanilla Custard
1 Bring the milk and vanilla pod to the boiling point.
2 In a mixing bowl, separately mix egg, egg yolk and sugar.
3 Gently stir in milk over the egg mixture using a wisk and be careful not to produce any foam.
» Foam would lead to bubbles in the creme caramel later.
1 Pour the mixture through a fine sieve to the mark of the resealable cup.
2 Use a tablespoon to skim the surface to remove any visible air bubbles. Covered the resealable cups.
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Dessert Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put the steam tray in the inner pot. Add water up to the level indication for dessert. Then
put the resealable cups on the steam tray. Press the [Dessert] button to select the [Creme
Caramel] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 25 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Let the creme caramel
cool in pot for 5 minutes. Then remove the resealable cups and keep them in the fridge for three
hours or until firm.
Vegetable Soup
Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
Hints andTips
•
This cooking program is unsuitable to cook thick and creamy soup as they are tend to over
heat easily and spill over, which may damage your Variety Cooker.
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Recipe Suggestion - Pearl Barley Soup
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 25 minutes
Total CookingTime: 50 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR COOKING
100g Pearl Barley
Soak in cold water for few
hours/overnight
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
75g Carrot
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Roughly chopped
50g Red Onion
50g Celery leaf
200g Swiss Chard
Peeled and coarsely chopped
Coarsely chopped
Shredded leaves and roughly
chopped the stalks
Roughly chopped
200g Plum Tomato
1L HOT Chicken Stock or water ---
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Pepper
FOR GARNISH
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25g Parmesan
Freshly grated
Finely chopped
Roughly chopped
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25g Fresh Parsley
Few spring Fresh Thyme
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Cooking Instructions
1 Put all ingredients in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Soup] button to select the [Vegetable
Soup] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 50 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, garnish with
parmesan, parsley, thyme and oil before serving.
Perfect Pearl Barley Soup Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
Creme of Mushroom Soup
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 20 minutes
Total CookingTime: 33 minutes
Ingredients
FOR COOKING
2 Tablespoon Butter
Preparation Method
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Ingredients
200g Onion
500g Botton Mushroom
35g All Purpose Flour
Preparation Method
Peeled and finely diced
Thinly sliced
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500ml HOT Mushroom Stock ---
1 Bay leaf
Coarsely chopped
A pinch of Salt
Shredded leaves and roughly
chopped the stalks
A pinch of Pepper
FOR FINISHING
800ml Half and Half
Roughly chopped
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter and onion in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Soup] button to select the [Creme
of Mushroom] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 33 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add mushroom, mix well, close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes
and stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
3 After the second step and the Variety Cooker beeps, stir in flour and continuous mixing until no
lumps.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps, immediately add in hot mushroom stock after the Variety
Cooker beeps, then add bay leaf, salt and pepper, mix well, close the lid. Cook for another
20 minutes.
5 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add half and half, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes.
6 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished. Ready to serve.
Perfect Creme of Mushroom Soup Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
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Replace half & half with 1/3 of whipping cream and 2/3 of Milk if half and half is unavailable.
Always bring the half & half to room temperature before mixing; it will dissolve beautifully
with just a little stirring.
Minestrone
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 20 minutes
Total CookingTime: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
Peeled and minced
Drained and rinsed
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2 Garlic cloves
430g Canned Kidney beans
30g Peas
60g Onion
Finely chopped
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
60g Celery
Finely chopped
70g Carrots
Finely chopped
200g Tomato
Peeled and diced
60g Cabbage
Chopped
125mL Tomato Sauce
1.5 teaspoon Dried Parsley
¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
¼ teaspoon Dried Basil
1L HOT Vegetable Stock
250mL Water
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100g Ditalini Pasta
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put garlic, kidney beans, peas, onions, celery, carrots, tomato, cabbage, tomato sauce, parsley,
oregano, basil, hot vegetable stock and water in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Soup] button
to select the [Minestrone] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 25 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 15 minutes.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add pasta, mix well, close the lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
Perfect Minestrone Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
Small pasta match with this classic Minestrone, choose the small pasta such as Stelle, tripolini,
tubetti, conchigliette are the best alternatives for thin pasta soup.
Seafood Chowder
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 30 minutes
Total CookingTime: 28 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
20g Butter
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100g Smoked Bacon
100g Celery
Diced
Sliced
100g Onion
Peeled and diced
40g All Purpose Flour
200ml Dry White Wine
250ml HOT Fish Stock
250ml HOT Water
250ml Clam Juice
200g Potato
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Peeled and diced
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1 teaspoon Thyme
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
2 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
100g Shrimp
---
Peeled and deveined
80g Scallops
---
140g Salmon
140g White fish
300ml Cream
Diced
Diced
---
A pinch of salt
A pinch of Pepper
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter, bacon, celery and onion in the inner pot, mix well.
•
•
Press the [Soup] button to select the [Seafood Chowder] submenu, close the lid and set
the cooking time to 28 minutes.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add flour and continuous mixing until no lumps. Immediately
add in white wine and stir to mix well, close the lid. Cook for 1 minutes.
3 After the second step, add hot fish stock, water, clam juice and potato, mix well, close the lid
and cook for 15 minutes.
4 Add thyme, parsley, shrimp, scallops, salmon and white fish, mix well, close the lid and cook for
5 minutes.
5 Add cream, mix well, close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.
6 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, add seasoning
and mix well before serving.
Perfect Seafood Chowder Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
Serve with warm crusty bread and a fresh salad to complete the meal.
TomYum Goong
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 30 minutes
Total CookingTime: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR COOKING
1200mL HOT Chicken Stock
400g Oyster Mushroom
1 Tomato
6 Kaffir Lime Leaves
2 Tablespoon Galangal
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Sliced
Quartered
---
Coarsely chopped
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
4 Spring Lemongrass
Crushed and cut into smaller
sections
16 Pieces Shrimps
Peeled and deveined, leaving
the tail intact
Water
---
---
2 Tablespoons “prik pao”
roasted chile in oil
8 Fresh Bird’s Eye Chilies
---
4 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice ---
4 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
FOR GARNISH
---
Coriander Leaves
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put the hot chicken stock, mushroom, tomato, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass in the
inner pot. Add water according to the level for [Soup] indicated in the inner pot, mix well.
•
Press the [Soup] button to select the [Tom Yum Goong] submenu, close the lid and set
the cooking time to 30 minutes.
•
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the shrimps in the inner pot and cook for 5 minutes.
3 When the Tom Yum Goong soup cooking process is finished, add the chili paste, fresh chilies,
lime juice and fish sauce and then stir well. Garnish with coriander levels before serving.
PerfectTomYum Goong Hints andTips
•
•
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
Purchase lemongrass with firm stalks (not soft or rubbery, which means it’s too old) for
perfect result.
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour Thai soup that is great as an appetizer or as a main dish
when served with rice. Its robust fragrance is sure to tempt your tastebuds.
Mushroom and Chicken Sauce
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 25 minutes
Total CookingTime: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
40g Butter
---
100g Onion
Finely chopped
Finely chopped
Finely chopped
Finely diced
Finely sliced
100g Red Bell Peppers
100g Green Bell Peppers
100g Smoked Bacon
200g Mushroom
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Ingredients
600g Chicken Breast
85g All Purpose Flour
Preparation Method
Diced into 1 cm x 1 cm cube
---
500mL HOT Chicken Stock ---
100mL Whipping Cream
Mix with milk before adding to
the soup
200mL Milk
Mix with cream before adding to
the soup
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “SauceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put butter, onion, bell pepper and bacon in the inner pot, mix well.
•
•
Press the [Sauce] button to select the [Mushroom & Chicken] submenu, close the lid and
set the cooking time to 30 minutes.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put mushroom and chicken, mix well and close the lid. Cook
for 10 minutes and stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process
for even cooking.
3 When the Variety Cooker beeps, stir in flour and continuous mixing until no lumps. Immediately
add hot chicken stock and stir to mix well, close the lid. Cook for 12 minutes and stir the ingredients
for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add cream and milk, mix well and close the lid. Cook for
3 minutes.
5 When the Mushroom and Chicken Sauce cooking process is finished, pour over pasta and ready
to serve.
Perfect Mushroom and Chicken Sauce Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
Serve with rice, pasta for a easy and tasty meal.
Bolognese Sauce
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 40 minutes
Total CookingTime: 50 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
150g Onion
150g Celery ribs
60g Carrots
2 Garlic cloves
Preparation Method
---
Finely chopped
Finely chopped
Finely chopped
Peeled and thinly sliced
Diced
200g Smoked Bacon
300g Minced Pork
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Ingredients
Preparation Method
300g Minced Veal
200mL Red Wine
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---
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250mL HOT Beef Stock
170g Tomato Paste
400g Prepackaged Tomato Passata
A pinch of Dried Thyme
A pinch of Dried Oregano
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “SauceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, onion, celery, carrot & garlic in the inner pot, mix well.
•
•
Press the [Sauce] button to select the [Bolognese] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking
time to 50 minutes.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put bacon, mix well and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes and
stir the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
3 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add minced pork and veal and continuous stirring until no
lumps. Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
4 Immediately add wine, hot beef stock, tomato paste, stir to mix well, close the lid. Cook for
10 minutes.
5 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add prepackaged tomato passata, thyme, oregano, salt and
pepper, mix well and close the lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
•
When the cooking process is finished, pour over pasta and ready to serve.
Perfect Bolognese Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
•
Use prepackaged tomato passata for perfect result.
Serve with salad and warm bread for sopping up sauce or plate the Bolognese Sauce over
fresh pasta and cover with parmesan to enjoy your meal.
Seafood Gumbo
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 40 minutes
Total CookingTime: 51 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation Method
---
Chopped
¼ cup Olive Oil
250g Onion
280g Celery
Chopped
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Ingredients
1 Garlic cloves
300g Green Bell Pepper
Preparation Method
Peeled and minced
Chopped
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce ---
½ teaspoon Ground Dried
Cayene Pepper
½ teaspoon Ground White
Pepper
½ teaspoon Ground Black
Pepper
1.5 teaspoon Paprika
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
Combine all spices and herbs
together in a bowl, set aside
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½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Crushed Bay leaf
35g All Purpose Flour
250g Tomato Sauce
650mL Fish Stock
100g Fresh Salmon
1 cup Crabmeat
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Diced
---
250g Small Shrimp
100g White Fish
Peeled and deveined
Defrosted, diced
1 teaspoon Salt
---
A pinch of Pepper
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “SauceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Put oil, onion, celery, garlic & bell pepper in the inner pot, mix well.
•
•
Press the [Sauce] button to select the [Seafood Gumbo] submenu, close the lid and set the
cooking time to 51 minutes.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 10 minutes and stir
the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps, put hot sauce and combined herbs, mix well. Immediately stir
in flour and continuous mixing until no lumps.
3 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add tomato sauce and hot stock, mix well and close the lid.
Cook for 30 minutes.
4 When the Variety Cooker beeps, add salmon, crabmeat, shrimp, white fish, salt and pepper to
taste, mix well and close the lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
5 When the Seafood Gumbo cooking process is finished, pour over rice and ready to serve.
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Perfect Seafood Gumbo Hints andTips
•
Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before
you begin.
•
Serve over rice in soup bowls or with crackers or rolls and salad.
Saffron Rice
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 10 minutes
Total CookingTime: auto sensing by the appliance
Basmati Rice (cup)
Butter (Tablespoon)
Cinnamon Stick
Whole Black Peppercorn
(pcs)
2
4
1
½
2
6
8
2
1
4
10
2.5
1¼
5
0.5
¼
1
1.5
¾
3
Saffron Thread (g)
0.025
0.05 0.075 0.1 0.125
Salt:A pinch
Water:According to the water measurement for [RICE]
Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “Rice Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Add washed rice and water to the water level indicated for [RICE] on the inner pot. Add
butter, cinnamon stick, whole black peppercorns and saffron thread, mix well, then close the lid.
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•
Press the [Rice] button to select the [Saffron] submenu.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 The Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished.
Sushi Rice
Serving size: 4-6 persons
PreparationTime: 10 minutes
Total CookingTime: auto sensing by the appliance
Ingredients
Preparation Method
FOR PREPARING RICE
3 cups Sushi Rice
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---
Water (according to the water
measurement for SUSHI)
FOR MAKING SUSHI
½ cup Sushi Vinegar (Japanese Rice
Vinegar)
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1 Tablespoon Sugar
A pinch of Salt
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Cooking Instructions
Note: Follow “RiceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
1 Add washed rice and water to the water level indicated for [SUSHI] on the inner pot. Mix well
then close the lid.
•
•
Press the [Rice] button to select the [Sushi] submenu.
Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program.
2 When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, immediately
add Sushi Vinegar, sugar and salt in the rice and gently mix well and let it cool.
3 Add your favorite ingredients (seaweed, cucumber, crab roe and salmon sashimi) to make
different sushi or rice rolls.
Steaming
Ingredients
Asparagus
Baby corn
Broccoli
Green beans
Carrots
Amount
500g
200g
400g
500g
Steaming time (min) Suggested herbs/spices for better taste
15-20
15-20
15-20
15-20
20-25
15-20
15-20
35-40
30-35
18-25
25-30
20-25
18-25
Thyme, basil, lemon
Chives, chili, paprika
Garlic, crushed red chili, tarragon
Parsley, lemon, garlic
Parsley, dry mustard, chives
Rosemary, basil, tarragon
Dill, sage, rosemary
Parsley, chives, garlic
Black pepper, lemon, paprika
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500g
Cauliflower florets 400g
Courgette
Potatoes
Chicken fillet
Eggs
Prawns
Salmon
500g
400g
250g
6 pcs
200g
450g
450g
Saffron, lemon
Dill, parsley, basil
Dry mustard, allspice, marjoram
White fish
Note: Follow “Steam Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of theVariety Cooker.
Tips for steaming food
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•
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•
Do not steam food larger than 1½ inch thick. It may hit the inner lid and may not cook well.
Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
Do not thaw frozen vegetables before you steam them.
Never steam frozen meat, poultry or seafood. Always let frozen meat, poultry or seafood thaw
completely before you put it in the steamer.
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Wash meat properly and pat it dry, so that as little juice as possible drips out.
Tender pieces of meat with a little fat are most suitable for steaming.
Wrap fish and meat in aluminum foil to prevent them from sticking to steaming basket. Wrapping
also provides moister cooking.
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•
Puncture eggs before steaming to prevent shells cracking.
Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lid causes a loss of
heat and steam, resulting in a slower cooking time.
•
Make sure the food is well done before you eat it. If the food is not done, set a longer steaming
time. You may need to put some more water in the inner pot.
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