Ambiano AP200057 User manual
Model: AP200057
Version 1.8Issued 15/05/20
Smart Wi-Fi Thermo Cooker
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Welcome 4
Warranty Note 5
Warranty Details 6
Safety Signal Words 7
Safety Instructions 8
Features & Technical Specifications 12
Product Overview 13
Smart Thermo Cooker 13
Touchscreen Control Panel 14
Getting Started 15
Before first use 15
Setting up the Smart Thermo Cooker 15
Cooking with the Smart Thermo Cooker 17
Using the cooking accessories 18
Processing guide 18
Cooking with the inner basket 19
Cooking with the steamer basket 20
Using the butterfly stirring attachment 20
Operation 21
Manual cooking function 21
Guided recipe function 21
Mobile Application 23
Connecting Smart Thermo Cooker to the app 23
Calendar function 24
Shopping list function 24
Create your own recipes function 24
Guided Recipe List 25
Breakfast 25
Cakes & baking 25
Soups 25
Sauces, dips & spreads 25
The basics 25
Side dishes 25
Main dishes 26
Drinks & smoothies 26
Starters & salads 26
Vegetarian 26
Healthy 26
Desserts 26
Hints & Tips 27
Auto power save 27
Food preparation 27
Cleaning & storage 27
Disposal 27
FAQs 28
Fault codes 28
Common questions 28
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 29
Contents
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Congratulations on choosing to buy an Ambiano®product.
Your new Smart Wi-Fi Thermo Cooker will allow you to cut, chop, slow
cook, steam, blend, weight, stir, emulsify, knead, mix, brown, boil, whisk
& much more at the touch of a button
All products brought to you by Ambiano® are manufactured to the
highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our
comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
We hope that you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Welcome
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Warranty Note
If you experience any issues with this product or its performance is not what you
had expected, please contact us at Balco Brands.
It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via phone or email.
We can be reached on:
Phone: 1300 663 907 (Mon - Fri; 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST)
Web: www.balcobrands.com
Important
Getting the most out of your Smart Wi-Fi Thermo Cooker:
Read the manual carefully
It will help you set up with ease
Visit www.balcobrands.com
We have additional support videos and guides
Call After Sales Support - 1300 663 907
Available Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST
Email [email protected]
We’re always happy to help
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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under
normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benets
conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product
that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and
territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE ATwww.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
YEAR WARRANTY
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Safety Signal Words
Signal words
Note the use of signal words WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages.
The signal word for each message has been selected using the following
guidelines:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury.
HOT SURFACE
Indicates that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched without
taking care!
NOTICE
Is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Only
use the Smart Thermo Cooker in accordance with this instruction manual. Read all the
instructions.
This appliance is intended for indoor domestic use only, and
has not been designed for commercial, industrial or trade use.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard
• Unplug the Smart Thermo Cooker from outlet when not in use, and before
cleaning. Do not put on or take off parts while the Smart Thermo Cooker is in
operation.
• Do not put the Smart Thermo Cooker in water or other liquid. Clean with a
damp cloth only. No water or dirt should enter the base unit.
• Do not operate the Smart Thermo Cooker if the cord or plug becomes
damaged, if the appliance malfunctions, or if the Smart Thermo Cooker is
dropped or damaged in any manner. The Smart Thermo Cooker can only be
disassembled and repaired by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
To avoid scalding, burn injury and laceration hazard, do not try
to open the bowl lid by force.
• Never force the bowl lid open.
• Only open the bowl lid when the speed is set to “0”.
If the hole in the bowl lid is blocked with food and the heating
is active, an overpressure can build up in the bowl and the hot
contents can erupt from it.
• While cooking, if you nd the hole in the bowl lid blocked or if the measuring
cup is being pushed up, unplug the Smart Thermo Cooker. DO NOT touch
the controls.
• Do not ll the bowl past the max ll line (3 litres).
• Ensure that the hole in the bowl lid remains free of food.
• Never hold down or x the measuring cup when processing hot food.
You may get burned or scalded by escaping hot food or steam
or by touching hot surfaces. The heating element surface is
subject to residual heat after use.
• If the appliance is overlled, boiling water may be ejected.
• Remove the bowl carefully to help prevent contents from spilling or
splashing.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch
any hot surface, such as a stove.
• Place the Smart Thermo Cooker on a clean, solid, even surface to help
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prevent it from slipping.
• The use of attachments or items not recommended or sold by Balco Brands
may cause re, electric shock or injury.
• To avoid injury when processing hot food, place the measuring cup into the
opening of the bowl lid. Never touch, hold down or x the measuring cup
when processing hot food.
• Using the pulse mode or abruptly increasing mixing speed with hot food
may result in scalding injury. When processing hot food, increase the speed
gradually.
• Do not touch the surface of the bowl, the bowl lid, the steamer kit and parts
of the measuring cup as they will become hot when processing hot food.
• Touch only the handles on the sides of the steamer kit when the steamer kit
is hot.
• The Smart Thermo Cooker can generate a constant ow of steam while
cooking depending on the chosen settings. Keep away from the steam. Hot
steam will continue to rise up through the hole in the bowl lid when removing
the entire steamer kit. Hot steam may escape at the sides and from the top
of the Steamer lid during operation.
• Do not use the Smart Thermo Cooker with damaged accessories.
• Scalding due to food boiling over may occur if heating large quantities of
food at high temperatures. If boiling over occurs, switch off the power button
to stop the machine.
• When removing the steamer lid, tilt the lid away from your face and body to
avoid escaping steam.
• Ensure that some slots of the steamer basket and tray remain uncovered of
food to avoid an uncontrolled escape of steam.
• Position the steamer kit correctly onto the bowl and the Smart Thermo
Cooker to prevent the steamer kit from becoming detached.
• Remove spatula from the inner basket after removing inner basket and
placing it on a level surface. If left in inner basket, spatula may cause inner
basket to tip and spill hot contents.
• Contents of inner basket may splash during removal. Use care when
removing the inner basket.
• Do not disassemble the blade from the bowl while it is hot.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the Smart Thermo Cooker as it can be
ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
Fire hazard
• The Smart Thermo Cooker may catch re or be damaged if exposed to an
outside heat source. Do not place on or near a hot surface or stove top.
Laceration hazard
• BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY. Do not touch the blades. Hold
the upper part of the blade when removing or re-inserting it.
• Do not touch the blade especially when they are running.
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Safety Instructions
• Care should be taken when handing the sharp cutting blades, emptying the
bowl and during cleaning.
• Use care when removing the blade to prevent it from falling out accidentally.
• Wait until moving parts have stopped running before you remove the parts of
the Smart Thermo Cooker.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the bowl while it is in operation to reduce the
risk of injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
• The spatula is only used for moving the food out of the bowl. Do not use it
while the blade is running.
The Smart Thermo Cooker 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
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Smart
Thermo Cooker.
• The Smart Thermo Cooker shall not be used by children. Keep the Smart
Thermo Cooker and its cord out of reach of children.
The magnets in the Smart Thermo Cooker may affect
pacemakers
• The magnets in the Smart Thermo Cooker may affect pacemakers or internal
debrillators. Keep the Smart Thermo Cooker away from pacemakers or
internal debrillators. Warn people with pacemakers or internal debrillators.
CAUTION
• Pinching hazard from moving the Smart Thermo Cooker parts.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Never touch the locking arms when
opening or closing the Smart Thermo Cooker.
• Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts of the Smart Thermo Cooker.
• Switch off the Smart Thermo Cooker and disconnect from supply before
changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
• Damaged accessories may cause injury.
• If any of the Smart Thermo Cooker accessories are damaged by the blade
during food preparation, discard food. Contact Balco Brands for replacement
accessory.
• Do not operate the Smart Thermo Cooker with damaged parts or
accessories, you may suffer injury or damage the Smart Thermo Cooker or
property.
• There is a potential injury from misuse. Please handle it with care.
• Do not modify the Smart Thermo Cooker or any accessories.
• Ensure that the Smart Thermo Cooker is switched off before removing it from
the stand.
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Safety Instructions
• Never use the Smart Thermo Cooker in combination with parts or equipment
not provided by Balco Brands.
• Never leave the Smart Thermo Cooker unattended while it is running.
• An imbalance of the Smart Thermo Cooker may develop when kneading
dough or chopping food and cause the device to move along the counter.
Keep your Smart Thermo Cooker away from the edge to help prevent it from
falling off.
• The Smart Thermo Cooker must only be repaired by an authorised service
facility. Improper repair works or improper handling may result in a serious
risk of injury. Balco Brands accepts no liability for any damages that may
arise after using a non-authorised repairer.
• Food safety recommendations when using the Smart Thermo Cooker.
• Always use only the freshest ingredients.
• Ensure all meat, seafood, poultry and game has been refrigerated and is not
contaminated.
• Wash hands before performing any food preparation.
• Thoroughly clean the parts that will come into contact with food before you
use the Smart Thermo Cooker for the rst time.
NOTICE
• When the Smart Thermo Cooker is used for the rst time it may emit an
odour.
• Leaks from around the blade may damage the Smart Thermo Cooker. Ensure
that the blade airproof ring is tted to the blade assembly. Ensure that the
blade is locked into the bowl base correctly.
• To help prevent corrosion of the Smart Thermo Cooker, ensure that the
contact pins of the mixing bowl are thoroughly dried after cleaning so that
moisture does not enter the Smart Thermo Cooker.
• Do not use outdoors.
• When the temperature in the bowl is at or above 60ºC, you will nd: 1) The
blending speed is limited at speed 1-4. 2) The appliance will automatically
switch the blending speed to speed 4, even if the speed is set at speed 5-10.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product complies with AS/NZS 60335.1, AS/NZS 60335.2.14 AND AS/NZS
60335.2.15
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Features & Technical
Specications
• Family size 3L max stainless-steel
bowl
• Large 7” touchscreen controls
• Simple touchscreen control,
adjustable settings for speed and
temperature
• WiFi function
• Control the appliance via the app
• Timer and scale built-in for added
convenience
• Easy to follow step by step guided
cooking
• Full glossary of preloaded recipes
• Stainless steel 4 blades
• Excellent blending and chopping
Motor power: 800W
Heater & motor power: 1500W
Input voltage: 220-240V a.c. 50Hz
Rotate speed: 1-10 speeds
Adjustable temperature: From 30ºC-120ºC
Scale max weight: 5000g
WiFi protocol: 802.11 b/g/n/e/i
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Technical Specications
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Product Overview
1. Blade
2. Blade airproof ring
3. Bowl
4. Blade nut
5. Steamer lid
6. Steamer tray
7. Steamer basket
8. Main unit
a. LCD touchscreen
b. Start/stop button
c. On/off button
9. Measuring cup
10. Bowl lid
11. Inner basket
12. Butterfly stirring
attachment
13. Spatula
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1. Temperature setting: Can be set from 30-120°C and will increase in 5°C increments.
Press the +/- controls or slide the circle to the right temperature. It will show real time
temperature of the bowl when the bowl is in place and machine is turned on.
2. Blade setting: This can be set from 1-10 (10 being the fastest setting). You can press
the +/- controls or slide the circle to the right speed setting.
3. Timer setting: This can be set from 0 seconds to 99 minutes. You can press the +/-
controls or slide the circle to the right time.
4. Pulse: Press and hold for a short burst of power (at blending level 10).
5. Stop: Press to stop/clear the current program.
6. Start/pause: Press to start a program, press again to pause (not clear the program).
7. Reverse blade: Press reverse and then select speed level. Reverse only operates in
speeds 1-3.
8. Recipe: This takes you back to the recipe guide.
9. Favourites: Add your favourite recipes here for quick reference – you can have a total
of 60 favourites.
10. Manual cooking: Takes you to the control panel for full manual control cooking.
11. Scale: Press the scale button any time to bring up the weigh screen, press again to zero
contents and add additional ingredients. Press again to clear.
NOTE: The scale can take a moment to register so add ingredients slowly. For small quantities it is best to
use the measuring cup
12. WiFi: Connects your machine to the app. See Mobile Application on page 23 for
more information.
Touchscreen Control Panel
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Before first use
Remove any packaging material before using your Smart Thermo Cooker for the first
time. Wash all the components in warm soapy water before first use. Thoroughly dry, then
assemble as shown below. Position the base of your Smart Thermo Cooker on a firm level
table or bench.
Setting up the Smart Thermo Cooker
1. Blade assembly
WARNING
BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY. Do not touch the blades. Hold the upper part of the Blade when removing or re-inserting it.
a. Secure air proof ring under the blade assembly
b. Lower the blade into the bowl
c. Secure the blade by turning the bowl upside down, carefully holding the blade and twisting
the blade nut to the underside of the bowl
d. Check the nut is tightly connected
e. Lubricate the blades with vegetable oil before first use and occasionally during ongoing use
NOTE: The blade air proof ring, and the nut must be secured properly, or liquid will leak into the main unit
and can cause damage.
2. Installing and removing the bowl from the main unit
a. Insert the mixing bowl with the handle pointing to the back and push it gently into position.
Using the two side handles, gently push the bowl clockwise to fit the bowl securely into the
base
b. Bowl will click into place
c. Squeeze the buttons on the underside of the handles to remove the bowl from the unit
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3. Close the lid
a. Put the lid on the bowl
b. Rotate the lid clockwise to align the handles and lock the lid onto the bowl
NOTE: The machine and controls will not work unless the lid is locked onto bowl
c. Insert the measuring cup into the lid
NOTE: Some recipes will require mixing without the measuring cup inserted, however it is generally advised
to insert it when using higher speeds
4. Once bowl has been fitted correctly, switch the on/off button on the side of the
machine to start using
5. Open the lid
a. Rotate the lid anti-clockwise to remove
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Getting Started
Cooking with the Smart Thermo Cooker
Cooking
Method
Typical Use Accessories
Required
Cooking Notes
Cut Cut ingredients to size Blade Use short slow speeds to maintain size
eg. speed 1-3 for 1-3 seconds
Chop Chop ingredients to
small size
Blade Use high speeds for longer periods
speeds 4-9 for 3-10 seconds. Often you
will need to scrape the bowl in-between
blends
Slow Cook Curries and stews,
foods you want to
cook slowly and
maintain ingredient
size
Blade Use blades on reverse, speeds 1-3. Use
temperatures 30-60°C
Steam Steaming fish and
vegetables
Steamer basket
or inner basket
Add water to bowl and set temperature to
100°C set blades to lower setting
See Using the cooking accessories on
page 18 for more information
Weigh Measuring and
weighing as you go
Press scale anytime, press again to zero
scale and then add ingredients slowly, the
scale can take time to register
Mix &
Blend
Mixing ingredients,
such as cake batters
Blade Using a recipe add ingredients and set to
speed low 1-4 for 2-5 minutes to mix and
aerate
Emulsify Combine 2 ingredients
that don’t usually
mix well (eg. oil into
mayonnaise)
Blade Add the secondary ingredient slowly
through the hole in the lid as the main
ingredient is whisked quickly
Knead Kneading dough Blade Using a recipe, add all ingredients into
bowl. Knead on reverse speed 4 for
1-minute intervals
Whisk Whipping cream,
butter icings or sauces
Butterfly stirring
attachment
over blade
Use on speeds 1-4 and watch through
hole in the lid to not over whip
See Using the cooking accessories on
page 18 for more information
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Using the cooking accessories
Accessory Used for Used with Fits to machine Special Notes
Inner
basket
Ideal for small
quantities of
food, such as
rice, fish and
meat
Water in the
bowl and heat
to make steam
Sits in the bowl. Lid
covers the basket while
cooking
Do not overfill bowl,
water level must be
under 800mL
Steamer
basket
Ideal for steaming
vegetables, fish,
steamed bun etc
Water in the
bowl and heat
to make steam
Sits on top of the bowl
lid with the measuring
cup removed
Must have water in the
bowl: > 0.5L < 3L
If using baking paper
while steaming make
sure steam holes
are clear, allowing
steam into the basket.
Alternatively wet the
baking paper to allow
the steam through the
basket
Butterfly
stirring
attachment
Ideal for whisking
cream, beating
mayonnaise, or
egg white
Ingredients
placed directly
in the bowl
Connects to the top of
the blade assembly
Only use the whisk
on speeds 1-4, only
suitable for liquids such
as cream or icings.
Measuring
Cup
Measuring
quantities and
sealing the lid
Insert into the lid when
you want to keep heat
or steam inside the
unit. Keep the lid hole
clear to allow steam to
escape or when adding
ingredients while
processing
Use when blending
at high speeds. Take
care when removing
after steaming as it will
retain heat.
Processing guide
Food Maximum Operation Time Speeds Preparation
Carrots 1200g 2 minutes 10 15mm x 15mm
Water 1800g
Soybean 2200g
2 minutes 10
Soaked in water for 8
hours
Water 800g
Flour 500g 2 minutes 4
Water 300g
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Getting Started
Cooking with the inner basket
WARNING
Maximum water allowed is 800ml, the water level must be under the inner basket. Be careful not to scald yourself with steam. Do not touch the
metal part of the bowl. Touch only the handles. Always use spatula to remove basket safely when cooking.
1. Install the blade assembly
2. Add water to the bowl
3. Put inner basket in bowl (with ingredients)
4. Close bowl lid
5. Insert the measuring cup into the lid
6. Use the hook on the spatula to remove the basket after cooking to avoid touching hot
contents
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Cooking with the steamer basket
WARNING
Scalding hazard
• The Smart Thermo Cooker can generate a constant flow of steam while cooking depending on the chosen settings. Keep away from the
steam. Be aware that hot steam will continue to rise up through the hole in the bowl lid when removing the entire steamer kit. Be aware that hot
steam may escape at the sides and from the top of the steamer lid during operation.
• Touch only the handles on the sides of the steamer kit when the steamer kit is hot.
• Tilt the lid away from your face and body to avoid escaping steam.
• Using the pulse mode or abruptly increasing mixing speed with hot food may result in scalding injury. When processing hot food, increase the
speed gradually.
• Ensure that some slots of the steamer dish and tray remain uncovered of food to avoid an uncontrolled escape of steam.
• Position the steamer kit correctly onto the bowl and Smart Thermo Cooker to prevent the steamer kit from becoming detached.
1. Install the blade assembly
2. Add water to the bowl (> 0.5L < 3L)
3. Close lid (without measuring cup)
4. Put steamer basket on the bowl lid, align
the basket to sit securely on the lid
5. Cover ingredients with the lid
NOTE: Steamer basket can be used with or without
the inner tray. Be careful not to scald yourself with
steam. Do not touch the metal part of the bowl.
Touch only the handles.
Using the butterfly stirring attachment
1. Install the blade assembly
2. Push the butterfly attachment over the top of the blade assembly, it will click into
place once secure
3. Close and secure lid to operate
*Only turn blades on if the butterfly stirring attachment is firmly in place. Only for use with liquids (no solids).
Only use on speeds 1-4.
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