Cucina GCRMC-M90E User manual

InstructionManual
Model Reference: GCRMC-M90E
IM-GCRMC-M90E20102014
Multi Cooker

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cucina 50 in 1 Multi Cooker. Before use, please read this
manual. It gives important instructions about safety, use and maintenance of your
appliance. Please keep for future reference.
Index
Product Overview..............................................
Features.............................................................
Technical Specification.....................................
Important Safeguards.......................................
Important Safeguards.......................................
Control Panel.....................................................
Functions...........................................................
Functions...........................................................
Setting the Cooking Time.................................
Display...............................................................
Standard Operating Procedure........................
Cooking Table...................................................
Cleaning & Maintenance...................................
Cooking Tips......................................................
Cooking Tips......................................................
Cooking Tips......................................................
Cooking Tips......................................................
Cooking Tips......................................................
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Product Overview
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Clips to remove inner lid
Upper lid
Removable inner lid
inner pot
(ceramic coated)
Condensation
container
(back of unit)
Steam valve
Handle
Spoon Ladle Measuring
Cup
Steamer Instruction
manual
Recipe
Booklet
Open button
Display
screen
and
control
panel

Features
1. Micro computer control
2. Large LED screen display and multiple cooking modes
3. Sealing performance to lock in nutrition
4. Automatic heat insulation
5. Intelligent control to stimulate the heating process providing delicious food
6. Multi functions to enable all types of cooking methods
7. Ceramic Coated inner pot is scratch free and has excellent non-stick and thermal
conductivity qualities.
8. 24 hour pre set timer
9. Overheat protection
10. 1.8L max rice capacity / 5L max water capacity
11. Product life time: 5 years
12. Noise level: (waiting details from china)
This modern multi cooker, with a temperature adjustment range from 35 Degrees up
to 170 Degrees, makes cooking so much easier.
Cook meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and seafood. Bake and fry, make oatmeal, soup,
pasta, rice dishes, dough, yoghurt, desserts and much more. With 3D heating the
multi cooker evenly distributes heat and helps preserve vitamins and minerals in
food.
Technical Information
Model Ref: KF-C50
Size: 380 x 290 x 270 mm
Voltage: 220V – 50 Hz
Power: 860w
Capacity: 5L
Heating: 3D
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Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating and save them for future reference.
By carefully following these instructions you can considerably prolong the service life
of your appliance.
Giani Ltd are not responsible for any failures arising from the use of this
product in a manner inconsistent with the technical and safety standards.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Before installing the appliance, check that the voltage in your home corresponds to
the voltage stated on the rating plate (the rating plate can be located underneath the
base of the appliance)
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or allow it to touch any
hot surfaces or sharp edges.
Do not place near hot gas, electric burners or other heated ovens.
Place the appliance securely in the centre of your work space.
Do not operate on a non-heat resistant glass, wood cooking surface, or a table cloth.
Do not operate the appliance without the inner pot, this will damage the appliance.
Always make sure the appliance lid is closed properly before cooking. Poor sealing
will effect the performance of the multi cooker.
Before starting your cooking program, turn the inner pot around inside the multi
cooker, this will make sure the inner pot has full contact with the heating element. If
the inner pot is not placed correctly the cooking process will be jeopardised.
Note the appliance will give off a slight odour when first used, this is normal and will
disappear quickly.
CAUTION! During use the appliance becomes hot! Take care and pay atten
tion when touching the appliance whilst operating. Make sure your hands
are protected when handling the device.
Caution! Hot Steam will immerse from the outlet during operation. Take
extreme care. DO NOT cover the steam outlet during operation.
Use the handle to manoeuvre the appliance to avoid touching any surfaces that may
become hot during use.
Do not allow children to use this appliance. It should only be used by responsible
adults.
Close adult supervision must be provided when this appliance is used near children.
The use of accessory attachments that are NOT recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
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Important Safeguards
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. It must be replaced by a
qualified electrician.
Never pull the power cord when disconnecting the unit, take the plug and carefully
pull from the mains socket.
In the unlikely case this appliance malfunctions or becomes damaged, it MUST be
assessed by a qualified electrician.
Unplug this appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning and ensure
it has been allowed to cool first.
Do not clean the appliance with a metal scrubbing pad. Pieces can break off the pad
creating a big risk of an electrical shock and will also damage the appliance.
Always switch off the appliance before removing the Inner pot.
This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
To protect against electrical shock, do not handle the plug with wet hands, do not
immerse the plug, cord or Multi Cooker
pot base in to water or any other liquid.
ATTENTION! To protect against electric shock, cook only with the included ceramic
heating pan.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Never pour cold water in to the ceramic pot when it is hot.
Never add water to hot oil.
Store in a cool dry place.
Prior to First Use
Carefully unpack your appliance. Remove all packaging materials and keep for
storage purposes or dispose of accordingly.
Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, damp cloth. DO NOT use
any abrasive materials as with will damage the appliance.
Remove the internal pot and wash with warm soapy water ONLY. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
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Control Panel
Equipped with a touch control panel with colour LED multifunction display.
Functions
Start
Starts the cooking program selected
Keep Warm / Cancel
The keep warm function is automatically activated at the end of each cook
ing program. When the program finishes it will keep warm (degrees?) for 24
hours.
To disable the keep warm function simply press and hold until the keep
warm function light goes out. You can cancel a program at anytime, simply
press the cancel button once.
DIY Mode / Temperature
This function allows you to custom set your program. Plus to select Stew,
Steam, Fry and Bake methods for beef, Lamb, Chicken, Fish, Pork and
Vegetables. For example to select Fry Chicken, press DIY, press Menu until
Fry function is illuminated, and then press the DIY button again until the
chicken is illuminated.
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Functions
Menu
This allows you to select the automatic program required. It will scroll
through the programs on each press. Plus when using together with DIY you
can scroll through the Steam, Bake, Fry, Stew methods, as mentioned
above.
Cooking Time
This allows you to adjust the cooking time.
Hour +
This is used to adjust the hours in cooking time setting and pre-set modes
Minute –
This is used to adjust the minutes in cooking time setting and pre-set modes
Pre-set
This function allows you to pre-set the cooking time. The cooking time can
be delayed from 10 minutes to 24 hours (10 minute intervals). When using
Pre-set, always take the cooking time of the program being used into
consideration. The time should be longer than the cooking program
selected, otherwise the program with start running as soon as you press
start.
To use Pre-set:
1. Select the automatic program required (clicking the menu button until the
required program is illuminated)
2. Press the pre set button. The selected program will flash, adjust the hour
/ minutes to the time you require the program to start.
3. Press the start button. The program selected will be illuminated and the
time will count down in accordance to the time delay you have entered.
4. The time delay can be cancelled at any time by pressing the cancel
button.
Note: the time delay is available in all programs. It is not recommended to
use the time delay if dairy and other perishable products are being used,
such as eggs, fresh milk, meat, cheese, etc.
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Setting the Cooking Time
You can adjust the cooking time, set by default for each program. The time adjust-
ment range depends on the program of cooking selected, to set:
1. Select the cooking program. Press the ‘Hour’ button repeatedly to adjust the
hours. Hold down the button to scroll through the digits.
2. Press the ‘Minute’ button repeatedly to adjust the minutes. Hold the button down
to scroll through the digits.
3. To set the cooking time to less than 1 hour, press the ‘Hour’ button repeatedly to
reset to zero. Adjust the minutes by pressing the ‘Minute’ button.
4. When the time is set )the display will keep flashing) proceed to the next stage in
accordance with the program selected. To cancel all settings press the ‘Cancel’
button and reset. Note: When manually adjusting the cooking time, consider the
time adjustment range and interval of the selected program, given in the table of
default settings, on page ??. For your convenience the cooking time range in all
programs is set to the minimum setting, enabling you to prolong the operating time
of the program ,if the dish is undercooked. In certain program settings, the cooking
time starts only when the device reaches its operating temperature. For example,
if you set select the STEAM program for 5 minutes, the program only begins when
the water comes to a full boil providing enough steam to enable the program to
proceed with cooking. In the PASTA program, the cooking time only begins after
the water has started to boil.
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Display
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Temperature Indicator
Time Delay
Indicator
Beef
Lamb
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Vegetables
Cooking
Method
Indicator
Selected
Program
Indicator
DIY Indicator Cooking IndicatorTime Display

Standard Operating Procedure
Before operating make sure the outer and inner parts of the multi cooker are not
damaged. There should not be any obstructions between the heating element and
the inner pot.
1. Measure the ingredients according to the recipe.
2. Place them into the inner pot. Make sure all the ingredients including the liquid are
below the maximum scale mark indicated on the inner pot.
3. Turn the inner pot to ensure it has full contact with the heating element.
4. Close the lid until it clicks and is sealed shut.
5. Plug the unit into the mains socket.
6. Repeatedly press the menu button until the required program is illuminated.
7. Use the ‘Hour and ‘Min’ buttons to adjust the cooking time set by the default
program if required.
8. If required, press the pre-set button to delay the start of the cooking process.
9. Press the start button .
10. The cooking process will begin. The time displayed will show the time left – it will
count down.
11. When the cooking process has finished, the appliance will beep 5 times. It will
then automatically go into keep warm function (unless it has been disabled).
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Cooking Table
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Function
Stew
Steam
Fry
Bake
Rice Crust
Cake
Noodles
Pasta
Pie
Pizza
Yogurt
Warm Milk
Slow Cook
Milk Porridge
Rice
Soup
Bread
Fast Cooker
Aspic
Bacon
Porridge
Custom
Beef - 90mins
Lamb - 80mins
Chicken - 60mins
Fish - 50mins
Pork - 70mins
Vegetables - 35mins
5mins /
2hr 55mins
Top 85 Top 95-98
Top 95-99Top 85
Bottom 140 Bottom 155-160
Bottom 155-160
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YES
NO
YES
Bottom 140
5mins /
2hr 55mins
5mins /
2hr 55mins
5mins /
2hr 55mins
Beef - 40mins
Lamb - 35mins
Chicken - 20mins
Fish - 25mins
Pork - 30mins
Vegetables - 15mins
Beef - 30mins
Lamb - 30mins
Chicken - 20mins
Fish - 20mins
Pork - 25mins
Vegetables - 10mins
Beef - 60mins
Lamb - 55mins
Chicken - 40mins
Fish - 45mins
Pork - 50mins
Vegetables - 25mins
Default
Cooking
Time
Adjust
Cooking
Time
First Step
Point
Temperature
( C )
Holding
Temperature
Keep
Warm
Pre-Set
Timer
1 hour
50mins
35mins
30mins
45mins
35mins
8 hours
5mins
4 hours
40mins
45mins
20mins
55mins
30mins
3 hours
50mins
60mins
10mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
6hrs / 12hrs
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/9hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/9hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/2hr 55mins
5mins/9hr 55mins
Bottom 120
Bottom 135
Top 85
Top 85
Bottom 140
Bottom 140
Top 85
Top 85
Top 85
Top 85
Bottom 140
Top 85
Bottom 115 Top 85
Bottom 140
Top 85
Bottom 155-160
Bottom 130-135
Top 95-99
Top 95-100
Bottom 155-160
Bottom 155-160
Bottom 35-38
Bottom 65-70
Top 90-95
Top 90-93
Bottom 115-130
Top 93-97
Bottom 115-160
Top 95-98
Bottom 95-100
Bottom 155-160
Top 93-96
35-160 adjustment
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NO
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Before cleaning your multi cooker, make sure that it has cooled down and is plugged
from the mains socket. Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water.
We recommend you clean your multi cooker after each use.
DO NOT use abrasive materials, solvents or cleaning methods as this will
damage the multi cooker.
DO NOT immerse the multi cooker in water or wash under running water.
The steam valve, inner aluminium lid and inner pot MUST be cleaned after each use.
To clean the inner lid:
1. Open the lid
2 .Press the 2 plastic holders on the inner side of the lid pointing towards the centre
until open.
3. Gently pull the inner lid towards you to release for the upper lid.
4. Wipe the surfaces on both sides with a damp cloth and warm soapy water. Use a
clean cloth the rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Replace back into the upper lid (reverse procedure for removing) The steam valve
is located on the top lid of the multi cooker. See the product overview page which
highlights the location.
The steam valve consists of 2 parts: the cover and the main part. To clean the steam
valve:
1. Take the cover of the steam valve off by pulling it gently up and towards you.
2. Inside the removed cover, turn the main part of the steam valve anti-clockwise.
Lock and unlock are illustrated on the valve.
3. Take the rubber sealing ring out, wash all parts with warm soapy water, dry
thoroughly and assemble back together, following the removing procedure but in
reverse.
DO NOT twist or stretch the rubber sealing ring to avoid deformation
Condensation may accumulate in the cavity around the bowl and in the condenstion
container at the back of the multi cooker.
1. Open the lid and remove the inner pot. Lift the front of the multi cooker, if required,
this will enable the condensation to flow down to the container.
2. Pull out the container and pour out the fluid.
3. Rinse the container and dry thoroughly before putting back into place.
4. Remove the condensation from the cavity around the inner pot by using a dry
cloth.
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Cooking Tips
Practical tips and solutions to common problems when first using your multi cooker.
The dish is undercooked
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Possible Causes
The lid of the device was either open or was
not closed properly.
Cooking temperature was not observed
because the bowl and the heating element
did not fit tightly.
Steaming: the amount of water in the bowl
is too little to provide enough steam.
Frying: Too Much oil was added.
Frying: Too much moisture inside the
bowl.
Cooking: the water boiled away during
preparation of foods with high acidity.
Baking (dough did not bake through) Too
much dough in the bowl.
Proofed dough has reached the inner lid and
covered the steam valve.
Certain products need to be processed before
cooking: washed, browned, etc.
Follow recommendations given in the recipe.
Use the amount of water recommended. If in doubt,
check the water level while steaming.
• Wrong ingredients or settings were chosen.
• General proportions were not observed,
the size of the ingredients was too large.
• Wrong time settings.
• Chosen recipe is not appropriate for the
device.
• We recommend using recipes adjusted for the
device. Choose proven recipes only.
• Set the time and cooking program, choose
ingredients, proportions, and the size of ingredients
according to the recipe.
• Frying ingredients add an amount of oil enough just
to cover the bottom of the bowl.
• Follow recommendations given in the recipe while
deep frying.
Use a smaller amount of dough.
• Take the baked product out of the unit, turn it over
and place back. Bake until ready.
• Next time use smaller amounts of dough.
Do not close the lid of the device while frying unless
specified in the recipe. Using frozen ingredients,
always defrost and drain before frying.
• Try to avoid opening the lid while cooking.
• Close the lid until it clicks into place. Make sure that
the rubber sealing ring located on the inner side of
the lid is not deformed or damaged in any way.
• There should not be any foreign objects between the
lid and the housing of the device, remove if any.
• Always make sure that the heating element is clean
and fits tightly with the bowl before cooking.
Solving the Problem

Cooking Tips
The dish is Overcooked
Liquid Boils Away During Cooking
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Possible Causes
Wrong ingredients, wrong size of ingredients
or time settings.
The dish remained in the unit with the
“Keep Warm” on for too long after it’s been
cooked.
• We recommend using the recipes adjusted for your
model. Try choosing proven recipes only.
• Set the time and cooking program, choose
ingredients, proportions, and the size of ingredients
according to the recipe.
We recommend using the “Keep Warm” function
moderately. If your device features the function of
disabling the “Keep Warm” in advance, use it to
avoid the problem.
Solving the Problem
Possible Causes
Milk boils away
• Ingredients were not properly processed
(washed poorly, etc.)
• Wrong general proportions or ingredients.
Depending on the quality of milk used, it may boil away.
To avoid this, we recommend using only ultra
pasteurized milk with the fat content of 2.5% or less.
Dilute milk with water if needed.
• We recommend using the recipes adjusted for the
device. Try choosing proven recipes only. Set the
time and cooking program, choose ingredients,
proportions, and the size of ingredients according to
the recipe.
• Whole grains, meat, fish, and seafood need to be
rinsed thoroughly before cooking.
Solving the Problem

Cooking Tips
The Dish is Burnt
Ingredients loose their shape when cooked
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Possible Causes
• The bowl was not properly washed after last
use.
• Non-stick coating is damaged.
General amount of ingredients is smaller than
recommended.
Make sure that the bowl is clean and has no coating
defects before cooking.
Use proven recipes, adjusted for the device.
Possible Causes
Ingredients have been over stirred.
Cooking time was too long.
Frying foods, do not stir the ingredients more often
than every 5–7 minutes.
Reduce cooking time or follow recommendations
given in the recipe adjusted for the device.
Cooking: not enough liquid (proportions wer
not observed).
Follow recommended ratio of liquids to solids while
cooking
Frying: oil was not added; the ingredients
have not been stirred or turned over.
Frying products add amount of oil enough just to
cover the bottom of the bowl. Stir ingredients
thoroughly while frying or turn over as required.
Cooking time was too long. Reduce the cooking time or follow recommendations
given in the recipe adjusted for your model.
Stewing: not enough liquid. Add more liquid. Avoid opening the lid while stewing.
Baking: the bowl was not greased before
baking.
Grease the bottom and sides of the bowl with butter
or oil before baking (do not pour oil inside).
Solving the Problem

Cooking Tips
Baked Foods are Overly Moist
Baked Foods do not Rise
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Possible Causes
Improper ingredients causing excess moisture
have been used (juicy fruits or vegetables,
frozen berries, sour cream, etc.).
Baked product has been left in the unit with
the closed lid for too long.
Use ingredients according to the recipe. Try to avoid
using ingredients causing excess moisture or use
them in smaller amounts.
We recommend taking baked product out of the unit
right after the baking cycle finishes or leaving it on the
“Keep Warm” for a short period of time only.
Possible Causes
Eggs and sugar were poorly whipped.
The dough stayed for too long before being
baked.
The flour wasn’t sifted or the dough was
poorly kneaded.
Wrong ingredients.
Wrong recipe.
Use proven recipes adjusted for the device. Choosing,
measuring, and processing ingredients follow
recommendations given in the recipe.

Cooking Tips
Here are a few temperature adjustment guide examples.
Note: These are guides only, cooking times may vary from the recommended one,
depending on the quality / quantity of the product used and your personal prefer-
ences.
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Temperature Use
35 Degrees Proofing dough
40 Degrees Making Yoghurt
55 Degrees Fondant
60 Degrees Preparing baby food
80 Degrees Preparing mulled wine
95 Degrees Making porridge using milk
100 Degrees Cooking jams and meringues
110 Degrees Sterilization
125 Degrees Stewing meat
130 Degrees Making puddings
135 Degrees Browning cooked foods
145 Degrees Baking Fish & Veg in foil
150 Degrees Baking Meat in foil
160 Degrees Frying Poultry
165 Degrees Frying Steak
170 Degrees Deep Frying French Fries
& Chicken nuggets