Express Crock Multi-Cooker

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User Guide CPE200

CPE200_18EM3.indd 1 4/10/18 14:19 CPE200_18EM3.indd 2 4/10/18 14:19 Contents

Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions 1 - 2

Features of your Express Crock 3 - 4

Things to know about your Express Crock 5 - 6

Using your Express Crock 7

Time Delay Function 8

Pressure Cooking 9 - 11

Slow Cooking 12

Cooking Guide 13

Steaming 14 - 15

Brown/Sauté 16

Rice/Risotto 16 - 17

Care & Cleaning 18 - 20

Troubleshooting & Notification Codes 21-22

Hints & Tips 23

Important Instructions - retain for future use

CPE200_18EM3.indd 3 4/10/18 14:19 Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR MULTI • Be careful when lifting and removing lid after COOKER. cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you as • Do not plug in or switch on the unit without steam is hot and can result in serious burns. having the cooking pan inside the unit. Never place face over the unit. • Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface • The pressure cooker operates under • Use your unit well away from walls and pressure. Incorrect use may result in injury. curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces. • Use handles and oven mitts to move the unit, • Check the pressure and steam release valve the cooking pan and the lid when hot. before use, and if clogged clean as necessary. • Unplug the unit when not in use and before • Do not operate the unit without food or cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting liquid in the cooking pan. Never exceed the on or taking off parts to clean. maximum markings on the inside of the • Certain foods are not suited for pressure cooking pan, or maximum and minimum cooking as they can foam, froth, splatter and quantities stated in the recipes provided. clog the pressure and steam release valve. Some foods expand during cooking, and it Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, cranberry, may result in developing excess pressure. apple sauce, rhubarb, split peas, pearl barley, • Place the unit so that the pressure and steam oatmeal and other cereals should not be release valve is positioned away from the cooked with pressure cook mode. body. • Do not immerse the base of the unit in water • Ensure the lid is locked before use. Brown/ or any other liquid. Sauté function does not require the lid to be • Do not use the cooking pan for food storage used. or place in the freezer. • Never use any lid except the lid provided with • To prevent damage to the unit do not use your Express Crock. alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a • Never place any part of the body including soft cloth and a mild detergent. face, hands and arm over the Steam Release • Do not operate the unit when placed directly Valve. Steam can result in serious burns. onto a bench top. Place a heat proof mat or • Do not move or cover the unit whilst in chopping board underneath to protect the operation surface. • Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit • Avoid spillage on the connector. while it is in use as they will be hot. • The heating element surface is subject to • After pressure cooking, do not open the residual heating after use. lid until the internal pressure has been • Misuse may potentially cause injury or released. If the lid will not turn to unlock, physical damage to the user. this is because there is pressure inside the unit. Do not force the lid open. • Do not cook more than 4 cups of dried beans/legumes with 8 cups of water. Cooking with more beans or water may result in the build up of excess pressure. Leave for ten minutes after cooking before releasing the pressure valve.

CPE200_18EM3.indd 1 4/10/18 14:19 Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions

Crock-Pot is very safety conscious when • Do not use an appliance for any purpose other designing and manufacturing consumer than its intended use. products, but it is essential that the product • Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas user also exercise care when using an flame, electric element or on a heated oven. electrical appliance. Listed below are • Do not place on top of any other appliance. precautions which are essential for the safe • Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang use of an electrical appliance: over the edge of a table or bench top or touch • Read carefully and save all the instructions any hot surface. provided with an appliance. • Do not operate any electrical appliance with • Always turn the power off at the power outlet a damaged cord or after the appliance has before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by been damaged in any manner. If damage grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord. is suspected, return the appliance to the • Turn the power off and remove the plug when nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for the appliance is not in use and before cleaning. examination, repair or adjustment. • Do not use your appliance with an extension • The appliance should be supplied through a cord unless this cord has been checked and residual current device (RCD) having a rated tested by a qualified technician or service residual operating current not exceeding 30 person. mA. • Always use your appliance from a power • Do not immerse the appliance in water or any outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the other liquid unless recommended. appliance. • Appliances are not intended to be operated by • This appliance is not intended for use by means of an external timer or separate remote persons (including children) with reduced control system. physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or • This appliance is intended to be used in lack of experience and knowledge, unless they household and similar applications such have been given supervision or instruction as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and concerning use of the appliance by a person other working environments; farm houses; by responsible for their safety. clients in hotels, motels and other residential • Children should be supervised to ensure that type environments; bed and breakfast type they do not play with the appliance. environments. • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be • The supply cord should be regularly examined high when the appliance is operating. for signs of damage and the appliance is not to • Never leave an appliance unattended while be used if the cord is damaged. in use.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

CPE200_18EM3.indd 2 4/10/18 14:19 Features of your Express Crock

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A. Power Cord J. Condensation Collector Removable power cord for added flexibility Collects excess condensation during the and ease of storage. cooking and cooling process. Easy to remove and empty. B. Lid Lock Pin Acts as safety feature to ensure lid is K. Power Cord Port secured properly before pressure starts to Connect the Power Cord here to use your build during cooking. Express Crock.

C. Lid Handle L. Display Screen Comfortable and easy to grip handle allows Shows the remaining cooking time. removal of the lid and convenient way to carry the Express Crock. M. Time Selection Buttons Adjust the total cooking time or time delay D. Lid using these buttons. Total time will be Locks securely to the Heating Base during displayed on the Display Screen. cooking. Cannot be unlocked until all pressure inside the unit has been released. N. Gasket Fixing Ring Not required when using Brown/Sauté Holds the Sealing Gasket tightly in place mode. during cooking.

E. Cooking Pot O. Steam Release Valve Cover 5.7L capacity easy clean non-stick coated Located on the underside of the lid to cooking pot with volume markings on the keep food in the Cooking Pot during quick inside as a handy capacity indicator. pressure release through the Steam Release Valve. Ensure free from debris F. Heating Base before cooking. The Cooking Pot is placed into the Heating Base during cooking. Helps maintain an P. Sealing Gasket even temperature throughout cooking Helps to create a tight seal between process. the Cooking Pot and Lid when building pressure. Always examine before each use G. Control Panel for debris and deterioration. Use these buttons to select a cooking mode or a 1-touch meal then adjust the time, Q. Bobber Valve pressure and temperature options to suit. The Express Crock will naturally release pressure through this valve at the end of the H. Bobber Valve cooking cycle. The Express Crock will naturally release pressure through this valve at the end of the R. Plastic Spoon cooking cycle. Use to serve cooked food from the Express Crock without damaging the Cooking Pot. I. Steam Release Valve Use this valve to quickly release pressure at S. Steaming Rack the end of the cooking cycle. The extended Use to elevate food off the bottom of the finger tab on the cover is designed to keep Cooking Pot during cooking. Used primarily the hand away from the top of the valve. for Dessert and Steam functions. Always use a kitchen utensil to turn this valve.

CPE200_18EM3.indd 4 4/10/18 14:19 Before First Use of the Express Crock

Step 1. Remove Packaging Step 5. Lid Assembly Ensure all packaging has been removed. Place Lid upon Multi-Cooker and align with . To lock, twist counterclockwise, Step 2. Position Machine aligning with . To unlock, twist Lid Place the Heating Base facing you on a dry, clockwise and align with . level surface. Step 6: Sealing Gasket Step 3. Wash Parts Remove the Lid by turning clockwise to Wash the Cooking Pot and Lid and unlock, aligning with . Remove the Condensation Collector in warm water Sealing Gasket from the Lid and wash the using a mild detergent. Dry each part gasket and the Lid in warm soapy water. thoroughly before use. Dry the Sealing Gasket and Lid thoroughly before reattaching the Sealing Gasket to the Step 4. Assembly Lid. Ensure the Sealing Gasket is smoothly Insert the Power Cord into the Power Cord and securely in place in the gasket holder. Port and insert the Cooking Pot into the If the Sealing Gasket is not in the correct Heating Base. position the Lid will not be able to form a seal and will not be able to gain pressure.

Locked Lid Unlocked Lid Open Lid

CPE200_18EM3.indd 5 4/10/18 14:19 Things to know about your Express Crock

The Express Crock Multi-Cooker has been • The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are designed with safety in mind and has used to set the cooking time. To advance various safety measures. slowly, simply press the + or - button and • Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut release. To advance quickly, press and hold correctly and has not sealed. the + or - button. If you have passed the • Ensure Lid is in the completely locked desired time, simply press the opposite position and the is aligned with . arrow button to return to the desired time. • Pressure will not build if the Steam Release Note: The timer can be selected for all Valve has not been switched to the Seal “ ” programs and can be changed at any time position. during cooking by pressing START/STOP and • Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the selecting a new function. vent pipe and developing excess pressure. • The gasket and the valves can be removed • The PRESSURE ADJUST button is used for cleaning. (See page 19). to select desired cooking pressure (HIGH or LOW). Each pre-set cooking setting • Once the pressure increases, the Lid cannot automatically selects the optimum pressure be opened. Safety sensors ensure the for that selection, but it can be manually pressure remains within the set range. selected with this button (see the Cooking • The Steam Release Valve has an extended Guide on page 13 for available adjustments). finger tab, designed to keep the hand away • The TEMP ADJUST button is used to select from the top of the valve. Always use a desired temperature (HIGH or LOW). The kitchen utensil when operating this tab. See temperature may only be adjusted on the RELEASING PRESSURE Instructions on page SLOW COOK, YOGURT, and BROWN/SAUTÉ 11. functions (see the Cooking Guide on page 13 • The pressure cooking functions require liquid for available adjustments). to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot • The START/STOP button starts and stops does not have enough liquid, an notification a cooking function. It must be pressed to will appear in the Display Screen. See change from one cooking function to another NOTIFICATION CODES chart on page 22. after cooking has begun. • At the end of cooking, the Lid cannot be • The Display Screen shows how much longer unlocked until all the pressure is released. the food needs to cook from the selected This can be done using the Natural Pressure time in hours and minutes once the Multi- Release Method or Quick Pressure Release Cooker is preheated. While the Multi-Cooker Method, explained on page 11. is preheating, the display screen will show, “HEAt”.

CPE200_18EM3.indd 6 4/10/18 14:19 Using your Express Crock

Note: The Multi-Cooker beeps as each • This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay button is pressed. the start of your cooking so that cooking finishes when you need it. See page 7 for • Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot. instructions on the DELAY TIMER function. Place Lid on top of Multi-Cooker and align • After the set cooking time has elapsed, with . To lock, twist counterclockwise, the Multi-Cooker will beep again and will aligning with . automatically switch to the KEEP WARM • Plug provided Power Cord into the Power setting. The Display Screen will then Cord Port of the Multi-Cooker. change from the cook time to a new timer • Plug other end of the Power Cord into a that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until wall power outlet. you press the START/STOP button. After • Select the cooking function you would like 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the to use. Multi-Cooker will turn off. • The START/STOP button and the time on • To end a cooking function at any time, press the screen will flash. the START/STOP button. • Select the desired cook time by using • When finished, unplug the Multi-Cooker the + and - buttons. Select the desired and wait for it to cool completely before temperature using the TEMP ADJUST attempting to clean. button (if applicable).Select the desired CAUTION: The Cooking Pot and Heating pressure using the PRESSURE ADJUST Base will get very hot while using this Multi- button. (Please refer to the Cooking Guide Cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always chart on page 13 for time and temperature use pot holders or oven-mitts when using recommendations.) this Multi-Cooker. Always lift the Lid by • Press the START/STOP button. For pressure tilting away from you to avoid the steam. cooking functions, the word “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen during preheating time. Once the Multi-Cooker is preheated, the selected cooking time will appear on Display Screen. Note: For Pressure Cooking functions, the average pre-heat time can vary depending on the volume and temperature of the food being cooked. This can range from 5-30 minutes.

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This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay the Example: start of your cooking so that cooking finishes It’s 4pm and you want to have a soup cooked when you need it. and ready in 2 hours’ time for dinner at 6pm. You want to set the machine now so you are Note: The DELAY TIMER function is not free to do other things. available on the BROWN/SAUTÉ, KEEP WARM, or YOGURT settings. The Pressure Cook function (if unchanged) will cook for 30 minutes at HIGH pressure. Note: Do not use the DELAY TIMER function Time to gain pressure varies according to when the recipe has perishable ingredients humidity and water temperature, but let’s such as meat, fish, eggs, or dairy, as these assume it takes 15 minutes to gain pressure. may spoil. Therefore total time is 45 minutes. To have the soup ready by 6pm, you will need to delay • Adjust the Multi-Cooker settings using the the start of your cooking by approximately 1 instructions on pages 9-17. hour and 15 minutes. • After setting the cooking time, press the 1. Press PRESSURE COOK DELAY TIMER button. The DELAY TIMER 2. The Display Screen will flash “0:30” and START/STOP buttons will flash, and 3. Press the DELAY TIMER button and set for “0:30” will flash on the Display Screen, “1:15” to indicate the Multi-Cooker is being 4. Press START/STOP programmed on the delay setting. • Press the + and - buttons until you reach the number of hours and minutes you want the cooking process to be delayed (i.e., set the amount of time you wish to delay the cooking cycle). The maximum delay is 4 hours. • Press START/STOP button to begin the delay feature. The timer and DELAY TIMER button will stop flashing, while the START/ STOP button will continue flashing. This will indicate that the Multi-Cooker has been set on the DELAY TIMER setting. The Display Screen will countdown the delay time until 0:00 is reached. When 0:00 is reached, the DELAY TIMER light will turn off and the START/STOP light will stop flashing to show that time delay has finished. The word “HEAt” will appear on the display screen until the Multi-Cooker is fully pressurized. When the selected pressure has been reached, the timer will start counting down.

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Inside the removable Cooking Pot are Foods that expand MAX 2 markings to guide the fill level of the Cooking during cooking (e.g. 3 1 Pot. The word MAX indicates the maximum rice) should never go 2 1 fill line. above the 1/2 mark. 3 The 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 markings are handy guides to use in your recipes. Note: The Multi-Cooker cannot pressure CAUTION: Never load the Cooking Pot above cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of the maximum ingredient level line marked 250ml of liquid is used inside the removable MAX on the inside of the Cooking Pot. Cooking Pot.

Pressure Cooking

Pressure cooking is an ideal way to create Ideal Meals to Pressure Cook: Soups, stocks, quick, flavorful meals. Pressure cooking is casseroles, sauces (e.g. pasta sauces), meat, a method of cooking food in liquid (water, rice, firm vegetables (beetroot, potatoes) and stock, wine, etc.) in a sealed Cooking Pot. The desserts (e.g., pudding). sealed Multi-Cooker retains steam and builds Capacity: Never fill the Cooking Pot above the pressure, raising the temperature of the MAX line. Foods that expand during cooking liquid inside the pot above boiling point. The should never go above the 1/2 mark. The increased temperature of the liquid and the Multi-Cooker cannot pressure cook without steam results in reduced cooking times. liquid. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is HIGH Pressure Setting is 6.5 - 10 PSI (45 - 70 used inside the removable Cooking Pot. kPa). It is suitable for a wide range of foods. Note: There are 8 functions which use LOW Pressure Setting is 3.3 - 6.5 PSI (23 - 45 pressure to cook. These are Meat/Stew, kPa). It is more suited to delicate foods like Beans/Chili, Rice/Risotto, Poultry, Dessert, chicken fillet, fish and some vegetables. Multigrain, Pressure Cook and Steam. KEEP WARM Setting: When cooking time is completed, the Multi-Cooker automatically IMPORTANT: Do not cook more than 4 switches to the KEEP WARM setting to cups of dried beans/legumes with 8 cups of prevent overcooking and to keep your cooked water. Cooking with more beans or water food warm until serving - perfect for busy than this may result in the build up of excess families, those on the run and those who pressure. Wait at least 10 minutes after need flexible meal times. This setting is not cooking before releasing the pressure valve. hot enough to cook and should only be used to keep warm, cooked food for serving.

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Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level surface. TIP: Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug • The pressure cooking settings are in the the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The Multi- Cooking Guide table on page 13. Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will • If the lid is not shut correctly or if the illuminate with four dashes (- - - -). Steam Release Valve is not in the “Seal” • Place your food and liquid inside the position, the Multi-Cooker cannot gain removable Cooking Pot. pressure and an Notification message will • Place the Lid onto the Multi-Cooker appear in the Display Screen. Ensure that and align with . To lock, rotate the Sealing Gasket is placed evenly in the counterclockwise to the LOCKED lid. See the Notification Codes chart on position. page 22. • Using the finger tab, rotate the Steam • It is common for some steam to release Release Valve to the “Seal” position. through the Bobber Valve during the • Select the desired cooking function cooking cycle. This is part of normal • Adjust the cooking time and pressure if operation of the unit. necessary. Note: The Multi-Cooker cannot pressure Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 13 cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of to find the possible time and pressure 250ml of liquid is used inside the removable adjustments. Cooking Pot.

• Once you have made the desired Caution: During cooking, steam will build adjustments, if any, press START/STOP. up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the • The Multi-Cooker needs to gain pressure lid use an oven glove to protect your hands. before pressure cooking can begin. When the Multi-Cooker is gaining pressure, Note: Foam may naturally form when “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen pressure cooking beans or legumes. Add and the time will not count down. The a small amount of oil to the water before amount of time the Multi-Cooker takes to cooking to reduce this. gain pressure varies according to humidity and water temperature, but average pressurization time is 5-30 minutes. When pressure has been reached, “HEAt” will disappear on the Display Screen, and the time will begin to count down. • After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Multi-Cooker will beep and will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting. The Display Screen will therefore change from the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until you press the START/STOP button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will go into stand-by mode, and the Display Screen will illuminate with four dashes (----).

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Natural Pressure Release Method: Quick Pressure release method should be After cooking cycle is complete, let Multi- used with caution: Cooker naturally release pressure through Using a kitchen utensil, gradually flick the tab the Bobber Valve. Unit will gradually cool on the Steam Release Valve to the “Release” down on its own. Wait at least 10 minutes setting (see Figure 4). Steam will release after cooking has completed. If using a higher rapidly from the Steam Release Valve. Do volume of food and liquid, this can take up to not place any part of your hand or body over 20 minutes. And then, using a kitchen utensil, the steam outlet on the top of the valve, as gradually flick the tab on the Steam Release steam is very hot and can scald skin. Use Valve to the “Release” position (see Figure 4). this method with caution when cooking liquid Do not place any part of your hand or body ingredients such as casseroles, soups, stocks, over the steam outlet on top of the valve, as beans and pulses. Never use this method steam is very hot and can scald skin. The when cooking rice, as rice tends to be very pressure has been released when steam is delicate. The pressure has been released no longer escaping from the valve and the Lid when steam is no longer escaping from the opens freely with minimal force. Only then is it valve and the Lid opens freely with minimal safe to remove the Lid and serve food. force. Only then is it safe to remove the Lid and serve food. CAUTION: Do not force the Lid to open. If it does not open easily this means that the Multi-Cooker is still under pressure.

CAUTION: During cooking, steam will build up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect your hand.

Pressure Release Valve Valve OPEN (“Release”) Valve REMOVE Valve CLOSED (“Seal”)

Figure 4

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LOW Setting: This is suitable for simmering food warm until serving - perfect for busy and slow cooking. Recommended cooking families, those on the run and those who times in LOW are from 6 to 8 hours. need flexible meal times. This setting is not HIGH Setting: This is for faster cooking. hot enough to cook and should only be used Recommended cooking times in HIGH are to keep hot, cooked food warm for serving. from 2 to 4 hours. Note: When slow cooking, the ideal fill level KEEP WARM Setting: When cooking time is for your ingredients is between the 1/2 and completed, the Multi-Cooker automatically 2/3 marks. Never fill the Cooking Pot above switches to the KEEP WARM setting to the MAX line. prevent overcooking and to keep your cooked

Using the SLOW COOK Function

The SLOW COOK function does not use 4. Press the SLOW COOK button and adjust pressure in the cooking process, but some the time and temperature as needed. pressure can build inside the unit during Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 13 cooking. When using this function, ensure to find the possible time and temperature the Steam Release Valve is in the “Release” adjustments. position. This function will cook similarly to standard slow cookers, using lower 5. Press START/STOP. The time will begin to temperatures and longer cooking times to count down. achieve tender, flavorful meals. 6. After the set cooking time has elapsed, Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level the Multi-Cooker will beep and will surface. automatically switch to the KEEP WARM Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug setting. The Display Screen will therefore the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The Multi- change from the cook time to a new timer Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until illuminate with four dashes (- - - -). you press the START/STOP button. After 1. Place your food and liquid inside the 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the removable Cooking Pot. Multi-Cooker will turn off. 2. Place the Lid onto the Multi-Cooker and align with . To lock, rotate TIP: The SLOW COOK settings are in the counterclockwise to the LOCKED Cooking Guide on page 13. position. 3. Using the finger tab, rotate the Steam Caution: During slow cooking, steam may Release Valve to the “Release” position. build up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to Note: Although this setting will not use protect your hand. pressure in the cooking process, some pressure can build inside the unit during cooking. This is why it’s important to keep the Steam Release Valve in the “Release” position.

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Cooking Pressure Temperature Default Setting Cook Time Range Function Adjustments Adjustments 30 minutes – 20 SLOW COOK High temp / 4 hours N/A Low-High hours High pressure / 10 STEAM Low-High N/A 3 minutes - 1 hour minutes BROWN/ 5 minutes - 30 High temp / 30 minutes N/A Low-High SAUTÉ minutes 30 minutes – 4 KEEP WARM Warm temp / 4 hours N/A Warm hours High pressure / 35 MEAT/STEW Low-High N/A 5 minutes - 2 hours minutes BEANS/ High pressure / 20 Low-High N/A 5 minutes – 2 hours CHILI minutes RICE/ Low pressure / 12 6 minutes - 30 Low-High N/A RISOTTO minutes minutes Low: 6 hours - 12 YOGURT Low temp / 8 hours N/A Low-High hours High: N/A High pressure / 15 15 minutes – 2 POULTRY Low-High N/A minutes hours Low pressure / 10 DESSERT Low-High N/A 5 minutes – 2 hours minutes High pressure / 40 MULTIGRAIN Low-High N/A 1 minute – 2 hours minutes PRESSURE High pressure / 30 Low-High N/A 5 minutes - 2 hours COOK minutes

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The STEAM function is perfect for gently Capacity: steaming fish and vegetables. It is When the Multi-Cooker is used with the pre-programmed to use the HIGH pressure STEAM function, the maximum capacity of cooking setting. When steaming, use the liquid should be just under the rack wires, so Steaming Rack. that the liquid is not touching the food. Note: The unit cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is used inside the removable Cooking Pot.

Using the STEAM Function

• Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level • The Multi-Cooker needs to gain pressure surface. before pressure cooking can begin. When • Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. the Multi-Cooker is gaining pressure, Plug the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen The Multi-Cooker will beep, and the Display and the time will not count down. When Screen will illuminate with four dashes (- - pressure has been reached, “HEAt” will - -). disappear on the Display Screen, and the • Add 250ml of water to the bottom of the time will begin to count down. removable Cooking Pot and insert the • After the set cooking time has elapsed, cooking rack. Ensure water is just under the Multi-Cooker will beep and will the wires of the rack so that food is not automatically switch to the KEEP WARM touching water. setting. The Display Screen will therefore • Place your food on the cooking rack. change from the cook time to a new timer • Place the Lid on and lock by rotating that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until counterclockwise to the LOCKED you press the START/STOP button. After position. 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will turn off. • Using the finger tab, flick the Steam Release Valve to the “Seal” position. TIP: See the Steaming Chart on page 15. • Press the STEAM button and adjust the time and pressure as needed. CAUTION: During cooking, steam will build Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 13 up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the to find the possible time and pressure Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect adjustments. your hand. • Once you have made the desired adjustments, if any, press START/STOP.

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Food Amount Amount of Pre-prep Cooking water Time, minutes Asparagus 250g 400ml trim woody ends 2 Broccoli 300g 400ml trim stalks 2 Brussel Sprouts 400g 400ml peel outer leaves, leave whole 4 Butternut Squash 1 whole, 400ml cut in half, remove seeds, slice 7 900g-1kg into 6 Carrots 500g 400ml sliced into 1 cm rounds 5 Carrots and Swede 600g 400ml peel and cut into similar sized 6 pieces Cauliflower 500g 400ml cut into 5cm florets 3 Corn on the Cob 2 400ml remove any outer leaves 3 Frozen Chunky 500g 400ml cook from frozen 3 Vegetables Green cabbage 1 whole 400ml cut into quarters 4 Leeks 500g 400ml trim ends and cut into 2 cm 4 rounds New Potatoes 750g 400ml leave whole 8 Sweet Potatoes 900g - 1kg 400ml peel and cut into large chunks 5 White potatoes, ideal 900g - 1kg 400ml peel and cut into large chunks 9 for mash Basmati Rice 400g (2 cups) 600ml rinse rice before use 6 Brown Rice 400g (2 cups) 400ml rinse rice before use 22 Eggs 6 400ml whole in shell 7 Chicken fillet 2-4 fillets 400ml season before cooking 8 Asparagus 2-4 fillets 400ml season before cooking 3

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This setting does not cook under pressure. It BROWN/SAUTÉ can be used for each of the works similarly to standard cooking, requiring following: dry heat, and therefore does not need the Lid. A. Brown (sear) meats for casseroles and Important: Do not use the Lid with this soups. Browning meat prior to pressure function. cooking and slow cooking not only gives your food great color, but it also seals in Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level the juices and flavors and keeps the meat surface. tender. Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug B. Sauté onions or mirepoix (mixture of the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The Multi- chopped onion, carrot, and celery), among Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will many other foods, often used in pressure illuminate with four dashes (- - - -). cooker and slow cooker recipes. Sautéing • Select the BROWN/SAUTÉ function onions allows caramelization which and adjust the time and temperature if contributes to flavor and color in the end necessary, using the + and - buttons. dish. • Press START/STOP. • When the Multi-Cooker is pre-heating, Capacity: “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen. When the Multi-Cooker is used to brown or When the temperature has been reached, sauté it may be best to cook in batches to the timer will start counting down. Using ensure the food is evenly cooked. plastic tongs, carefully add your food to the hot pot.

Rice Cooking

When cooking rice, use the RICE/RISOTTO Capacity: function. This is suitable for all types of rice, Since rice expands during cooking, do not fill including white and/or brown rice. Cooking Pot above the 1/2 mark when using The RICE/RISOTTO function cooks under the RICE/RISOTTO function. pressure for faster cooking.

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Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level • The Multi-Cooker needs to gain pressure surface. before pressure cooking can begin. When Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug the Multi-Cooker is gaining pressure, the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The Multi- “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will and the time will not count down. When illuminate with four dashes (- - - -). pressure has been reached, “HEAt” will • Measure the desired quantity of rice. disappear on the Display Screen, and the time will begin to count down. Note: 1 cup uncooked white rice = 2 cups of cooked white rice (approximately). 1 cup • After the set cooking time has elapsed, uncooked brown rice = 2 cups cooked brown the Multi-Cooker will beep and will rice (approximately). automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting. The Display Screen will therefore • Place the measured rice in a strainer change from the cook time to a new timer and wash rice thoroughly under cold that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until water. Wash until the water runs clear. you press the START/STOP button. After This removes excess starch which helps 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the to achieve fluffier rice, and prevents rice Multi-Cooker will turn off. grains sticking to the Cooking Pot. Rinsing Note: Do not keep rice in the pot for the rice reduces the build-up of starchy extended periods of time on the KEEP water and bubbles that sometimes form WARM setting, as the rice will become dry around the Valve Cover and Lid, which can and the quality will deteriorate. Use the cause spitting from the Steam Release supplied plastic spoon to stir and serve the Valve. rice. Do not use metal utensils, as these will • Ensure the Cooking Pot is clean and dry scratch the non-stick coating. before placing it inside the Heating Base. Note: As rice grains can be delicate, at • Place the washed rice in the Cooking Pot. the end of cooking wait until the pressure Add the quantity of water needed for your releases naturally. Do not use the Quick recipe (Standard ratio -- 1 cup of uncooked Pressure Release Method (see page 11 rice : 1.5 cups of water). Ensure that a for instructions on the Natural Pressure minimum of 250ml of liquid is placed Release Method). inside the removable Cooking Pot. Note: Standard ratio for cooking rice -- 1 • Place the Lid on and lock by rotating cup of uncooked rice : 1.5 cups of water. counterclockwise to the LOCKED position. Caution: During cooking, steam will build • Using the finger tab, flick the Steam up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the Release Valve to the “Seal” position. Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect • Press the RICE/RISOTTO button and adjust your hand. the time and pressure as needed. Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 13 to find the possible time and pressure adjustments.

• Once you have made the desired adjustments, if any, press START/STOP.

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It’s easy to switch functions during cooking. To Change the Pressure Press the START/STOP button and then select You can change the pressure on certain the new desired cooking function. A new pre-set functions before cooking begins by timer will flash on the Display Screen, and the pressing the PRESSURE ADJUST button selected function will also flash. Select the before pressing START/STOP. desired time, pressure, and/or temperature. To Change the Temperature Press the START/STOP button and the new You can change the temperature on certain function will begin preheating. functions before cooking begins by pressing To Change the Cooking Time the TEMP ADJUST button before pressing You can change the cooking time before START/STOP. cooking begins by pressing the + and - buttons before pressing START/STOP. Press and release to change slowly. Press and hold to change time quickly. If you pass the desired temperature or time, press the opposite button.

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning should only be carried out when the Cooking Pot Express Multi-Cooker is cool and unplugged. When removing the Cooking Pot from the Allow the Multi-Cooker to completely cool Heating Base, always use two hands and lift before cleaning. Do not use the removable directly upward. Failure to do so may result in Cooking Pot on the stovetop, inside a scratching the outside of the Cooking Pot (see microwave oven or inside an oven. Use the pot figure 5). only inside the Express Multi-Cooker Heating Base. Wash the Sealing Gasket and Lid by hand in warm, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly.

Figure 5

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If food sticks or burns to the surface of the Condensation Collector Cooking Pot, then fill it with hot soapy water Empty any collected water from the and let it soak before cleaning. Use a rubber Condensation Collector after each use. Wash or nylon spatula to remove stubborn residue. in warm, soapy water. If scouring is necessary, use a non-abrasive Lid and Sealing Gasket cleaner and a nylon scouring pad or brush. Always examine the gasket before each use. Hand wash the Cooking Pot with mild The silicon Sealing Gasket on the inside of detergent in warm water to protect the inner your Multi-Cooker Lid may deteriorate over coating. time. Remove Sealing Gasket for cleaning as needed. Hand clean using warm, soapy water, Note: Cooking Pot is dishwasher safe dry thoroughly, and replace Sealing Gasket however the outer aluminium finish may in Lid before use. Leave the Lid upturned discolour over time. This will not affect for storage, as this will also extend the life cooking performance. of the gasket. Sealing Gasket may need to If white spots form on surface of Cooking Pot, be replaced every 1 – 2 years depending on then soak it in a solution of vinegar or lemon regular use. Contact Crock-Pot® customer juice and warm water for 30 minutes. Rinse service to order replacement parts. and dry. Steam Release Valve Ensure the Steam Release Valve is clear Note: Never use metal utensils or cleaning from debris before you begin using the Multi- devices on the Cooking Pot, as this may Cooker. Remove the valve and gently clean. result in scratching and damaging the Ensure it is completely dry before replacing. non-stick coating. Steam Release Valve Cover Exterior The Steam Release Valve Cover is on the Wipe the exterior of the Heating Base with a underside of the Lid. Ensure it is clear from damp cloth and polish dry. DO NOT use harsh debris before you begin using the Multi- abrasives, scourers or chemicals, as these Cooker. To clean, carefully pull the cover off will damage the surfaces. To prevent damage and clean using warm, soapy water. Press to the Multi-Cooker do not use alkaline the cover back into its place after cleaning is cleaning agents when cleaning. Only use a complete. soft cloth and mild detergent. Never immerse the heating base in water or any other liquid.

Bobber Valve Steam Release Valve Cover

Pressure Safety Device (Do not unscrew)

Figure 6 Underside of Lid

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Bobber Valve Note: Condensation may collect inside the Gently press the valve up and down 2-3 times Heating Base under the removable Cooking and ensure it is clear from debris before you Pot. This is normal. Allow to cool, and then begin using the Multi-Cooker. dry using kitchen cloth. Lid Lock Pin Gently press the pin and ensure it is clear Note: Always make sure that each from debris before you begin using the Multi- component (pot, valves, gasket, etc.) is Cooker. completely dry before you put back into the Multi-Cooker.

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Subject Question Solution Power My Multi-Cooker will Make sure outlet is functioning properly not turn on Check that the Multi-Cooker is plugged in Call Customer Service on 1300 881 861 (Aus), 0800 786 232 (NZ) Doneness of My food was Make sure you selected the proper cooking setting food undercooked Make sure the Lid is properly placed and locked, and that Steam Release Valve in “Seal” (closed) position. Check the recipe to see that the proper pressure, temperature, and time selection were made Be sure the power was not interrupted Make sure the Cooking Pot has enough liquid to create desired steam and build pressure. Minimum of 250ml of liquid should be used when pressure cooking. Never fill over the “MAX” line. My food was Make sure the Cooking Pot was at least ½ full overcooked Check that the proper pressure, temperature, and time were selected Programming Can I set a time for Because sautéing is a function that generally requires your the Brown/Sauté full attention this may not be necessary. However, if desired program? a time can be selected. Can I change the Yes, to change the cooking function, press START/STOP cooking function, and select a new cooking function. Change the time and time or temperature temperature as required for the food. Press START/STOP once the food is again. The time and temperature can be changed at any cooking? time. Cooking Can the Cooking Pot The Cooking Pot and Lid are not oven safe. Neither can be and Lid be used on used on the stove or in the oven. top of the stove or in the oven? I stopped the cooking If a cooking cycle is stopped and a new one is started, the process and changed Multi-Cooker may display “HEAt” until the new pressure is pressure settings, achieved. and now the Multi- Cooker is preheating again. Steam Steam is leaking out • It is normal for a small amount of steam to come out of of the Multi-Cooker the Bobber Valve before the Multi-Cooker is pressurised. • If steam is coming out from the perimeter of the Lid, the Lid has not been closed and locked completely or too much water has been added to the cooking pot. Lid I am having trouble There is a safety feature to keep Lid from being removed removing the Lid. while the Multi-Cooker is under pressure. Please make sure to de-pressurize the unit by rotating the Steam Release Valve into the “Release” (open) position. Refer to Releasing Pressure section for further instructions.

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Error Solution

“CLOSE LID” Ensure that the Lid is closed completely and in the LOCKED position, blinking light aligning with . Display “E1” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker and contact service center. Display “E2” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker and contact service center. Display “E3” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker, and allow to cool down completely. Once Multi-Cooker has cooled down, check all parts of the Lid (See page 19). Turn Lid to LOCKED position. Ensure Steam Release Valve is in “Seal” (closed) position. If this notification code occurs again, unplug Multi-Cooker and contact service center. Display “E4” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker, and allow to cool down completely. Once Multi-Cooker has cooled down, check Cooking Pot to ensure there is enough liquid inside. Add more liquid if necessary (Minimum 250ml). Ensure no steam is coming out of Cooking Pot before placing Lid back on Multi-Cooker. Turn Lid to LOCKED position. Ensure Steam Release Valve is in “Seal” (closed) position. Select a pressure cooking function, and then press START/STOP. Display “E5” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker and allow to cool. Once it is cooled down, remove the Lid and check the Cooking Pot. Do not use the Lid when using the BROWN/SAUTÉ function. When using the SLOW COOK function, make sure that the Steam Release Valve is in the “Release” (open) position before starting the cooking cycle. Display “E6” The Multi-Cooker will stop the cooking cycle. Unplug Multi-Cooker and allow to cool. Once it is cooled down, remove the Lid and check the Cooking Pot. Add liquid as necessary. Ensure a minimum of 250ml of liquid is used inside the removable Cooking Pot. If using a pressure cooking function, ensure that the Steam Release Valve is in the “Seal” (closed) position.

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With your Express Crock you can create a • The Cooking Pot is designed to be used large variety of delicious meals, snacks and only in this Multi-Cooker. Do not use on desserts. Various foods take different times stovetop, in microwave, or in oven. to cook perfectly, so sometimes it may take • The provided Steaming Rack is designed to some trial and error to get the cooking times be used in this Multi-Cooker. It should not right for you. damage the surface of the Cooking Pot. • Please refer to your Express Crock user • When removing the Lid, use a pot holder guide when using your Multi-Cooker. to grasp the Lid Handle and lift away from • Never fill the Cooking Pot past the MAX line. your body to allow steam to escape. • Do not leave Multi-Cooker plugged in when • Always place a trivet or pot holder under not in use. the Cooking Pot if it is removed from the • Make sure Multi-Cooker is kept away from Heating Base. cabinets and walls when in use.

Hints & Tips For Slow Cooking

• If you are slow cooking, you can use the • When using the SLOW COOK function, the BROWN/SAUTÉ function first, which allows Multi-Cooker does not recover lost heat you to sear meats and vegetables at the quickly, so only lift the Lid if necessary or beginning but also allows you to thicken if instructed to do so in the recipe. It’s a sauces and make gravies at the end. good idea to monitor your slow cooking Browning meat prior to slow cooking not results throughout the cooking cycle by only gives your food great color, but it also quickly removing the Lid and checking, then seals in the juices and flavors and keeps quickly replacing the Lid. Different cuts and the meat tender. thickness of meats and vegetables can vary • To thicken a casserole at the end of cooking times. cooking, use the BROWN/SAUTÉ function • When using the SLOW COOK function, make and stir a small amount of corn flour sure the Steam Release Valve is in the with water. Allow to simmer, stirring until “Release” (open) position. thickened. • Slow Cooking reduces evaporation, • It is not uncommon for meat to cook faster resulting in the flavors and juices being than root vegetables. It is for this reason maintained. Keep this in mind when that we recommend chopping all vegetables creating your own recipes, as you may not to a similar small size. Meat can be cut into require as much liquid as you would when larger chunks because if it is cut too small, using other cooking methods. it will break up once cooked and tenderized.

Temperature Temperature Suggestions Recipes Ideas High Use this setting for recipes that require Ideal for sauces, chili, potato dishes, shorter cooking times, generally 4-6 hours. cheese dishes, chicken wings and meatballs in sauce Low Use this setting for recipes that require longer Ideal for less tender cuts of meat, cook times. This setting is used for recipes braised meats, dried beans, soups that usually require cooking for more than 8 and stews hours. Perfect for less tender cuts of meats.

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AUSTRALIA Visit: www.crockpot.com.au Phone: 1300 881 861 Mail: Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019

NEW ZEALAND Visit: www.crockpot.co.nz Phone: 0800 786 232 Mail: Level 6, Building 5, Central Park, 660–670 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland

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