Gourmia GCR1700 User manual

COOK-A-RIFFIC ROBOTIC COOKER
with AUTO-STIR SPATULA
MODEL# GCR1700

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The Steelstone Group
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ISBN: 978-1-929862-XX-X
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Welcome to Delicious Meals from Gourmia!
With the purchase of the Cook-a-Ric Robotic Cooker with Auto-Stir Spatula, you
are embarking on a satisfying and savory adventure. Consider all the dishes you can
prepare using the features of this truly hands-free Robotic Cooker: Grill, Sauté, Roast,
Bake, Stir-fry, Pan Fry, Steam, Stew, Slow Cook and Sauces. We are sure you and your
family will love all the delicious entrées, snacks, vegetables, soups, desserts and more
that come from inside this new, easy and innovative Robotic Cooker.
The following pages of this manual give you full and complete instructions for all
the functions and features of your Cook-a-Ric Robotic Cooker. Inside these pages,
you’ll nd cooking guides, information on Cooking Methods and Auto Modes, and
complete step-by-step instructions for operating, assembly, cleaning and maintenance
of your Cook-a-Ric Robotic Cooker. Please read all safety instructions and complete
directions carefully for safe usage at all times.
Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products
brought to you by our family at Gourmia.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST p. 6
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 9
Removable Cooking Pot p. 9
Robotic Cooker Base p. 9
Locking Pot Slot p. 9
Auto Circulator Control p. 9
Precise Heating Element p. 9
Micro Switch p. 9
EasyLift Cooker Base Handles p. 9
EasyVue Lid p. 10
Auto-Stir Spatula p. 10
PRE-PROGRAMMED CONTROL PANEL p. 13
Cook with Auto Temp & Time p. 13
Auto Temp & Time Chart. p. 13
Cook with Manual Temp & Time p. 14
Manual Temp & Time Chart p. 14
Adding Preset (Delay Start) p. 15
BEFORE FIRST USE & MAINTENANCE p. 17
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING p. 19
Stir-Fry p. 20
Sauté p. 20
Pan-Fry p. 21
Sauces p. 21
Stew p. 22
Slow Cook p. 22
Soup p. 23
Steam p. 23
Grill p. 24
Bake p. 24
GOURMIA IN YOUR KITCHEN! p. 26
WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 29
Troubleshooting p. 29
Warranty & Service p. 30

SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should
always be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.
1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ROBOTIC
COOKER.
2. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION: Do not allow liquids of any kind to touch
the interior of Robotic Cooker base. Use extreme caution when moving
Removable Cooking Pot onto or o of the Cooking Base to ensure that liquids
DO NOT spill into the base. Spills may cause electrical shock, severe injury or
death.
3. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT immerse cord, plugs or the Robotic
Cooker base in water or other liquid.
4. DO NOT touch the hot surface of the Robotic Cooker Base or Removable
Cooking Pot. Use pot holders or mitts when handling the Cooking Pot, Base,
Auto-stir Spatulas or Lid.
5. Do not exceed MAX ll line in the Removable Cooking Pot when adding
liquids. Damage to Robotic Cooker may occur.
6. UNPLUG Robotic Cooker from outlet when not in use or before cleaning. DO
NOT add or remove parts or accessories while HOT. Do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the Robotic Cooker.
7. Children should never use Robotic Cooker; close supervision is required when
appliance is used near children.
8. Never touch, cover or obstruct the EasyVue Lid during or after operation.
Serious burns or scalding may occur. Keep children away from the EasyVue Lid.
9. Operate the Robotic Cooker on a level surface well away from any hot gas or
electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized items.
10. Do not operate the Robotic Cooker outdoors.
11. Never operate the Robotic Cooker with a damaged cord or plug or one that has
malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately contact Customer
Service for analysis.
12. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in
electric shock, injury or re.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Electrical Polarized Plug: This Robotic
Cooker has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, the plug is intended to
be used by inserting it into the electrical
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
securely into the outlet, turn the plug and
re-insert. Do not modify this plug. If the
plug does not t the outlet securely, call a
qualied electrician for assistance. DO NOT
use this plug with extension cords of any
kind.
13. Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done using,
switch control to OFF then pull plug from outlet.
14. DO NOT operate the Robotic Cooker when empty.
15. Do not use the Robotic Cooker for any use other than intended. Do not use
Removable Cooking Pot on a stovetop or other heat source.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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REMOVABLE COOKING POT
The Removable Cooking Pot has a nonstick interior and must ALWAYS be used when
cooking in the Robotic Cooker.
A. The Cooking Pot must be inserted correctly into the Locking Pot Slot or the cooker
will not operate.
The Cooking Pot has a MAX ll line for liquids; do not overll past the line. When using
oil for cooking, limit oil to no more than MAX ll line (1-inch deep) for safety purposes.
If liquids need to be added to food prior to cooking, FIRST place Removable Cooking
Pot in Cooker, then slowly add liquid to the pot. Do not ll past the MAX ll line. Do
not allow liquid to spill into the heating element area or in housing base, as electric
shock can occur (see p. 6). If liquids need to be added to food DURING cooking, use
pot holders to open the Lid. Slowly add liquid to the pot. Do not allow liquid to spill
into the heating element area or in housing base, as electric shock can occur (see p. 7).
ALWAYS USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING OR
REMOVING HOT FOODS OR LIQUIDS IN THE REMOVABLE COOKING POT.
THE ROBOTIC COOKER BASE
B. Locking Pot Slot: The Robotic Cooker Base has a locking pot slot. Properly t the
Removable Robotic Cooker Pot into that slot for proper usage. The appliance will not
work if the Pot is not inserted correctly into the slot.
Auto Circulator Control: The heat circulator for even temperature distribution.
C. Precise Heating Element: The thermostatically controlled heat source.
D. Micro Switch: Located inside the Cooking Base wall, the switch will automatically
shut the unit OFF if the Robotic Cooker Pot is missing or not seated properly within the
slot.
E. EasyLift Cooker Base Handles: Located on the bottom of the unit, these handles
assist in lifting the base. Use pot holders or mitts when unit is hot.
F. EasyVue Lid: (see reference F) The lid sits securely on top of the Robotic Cooker Base
and fully covers the Removable Cooking Pot. Use caution when moving the lid up or
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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down and always use pot holders if the unit is hot. Always close the EasyVue Lid when
cooking. Before heating the Cooker, securely close the lid and set the Control Panel to
the cooking method you choose. Do not cook with the Lid open.
CAUTION: Use caution when opening the lid while food is cooking. Serious burns or
scalding can occur from hot air or steam. When steaming, hot water will escape when
the lid is opened. Use pot holders or mitts while opening and closing the lid. Opening
the lid while cooking will increase cooking times.
AUTO-STIR SPATULA
The exclusive Auto-Stir Spatula slowly mixes foods as they cook, allowing a completely
hands-free process. The Spatula is connected for cooking in the Stir-Fry and Stew
modes ONLY and can be used to sauté foods, make sauces, or create a continuous ow
of movement for any food that needs constant attention.
To assemble the Auto-Stir Spatula, follow these steps:
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1. The Spatula is connected to the
Stirring Rod, which sits in the small
Divot of the Removable Cooking
Pot and can be inserted or removed
as desired. Note that the Stirring
Rod is spring-loaded and can ex
up or down as needed.
2. To insert the Auto-Stir Spatula,
place the Removable Cooking Pot
in the Cooker base. Lightly turn the
pot until it slips into the Locking
Pot Slot (g 1 & 2). Place the Auto-
Stir Spatula in the Removable
Cooking Pot (g 3). Note the Divot
in the center of the Pot.
Press down lightly to compress the
spring (g 4). Move the Spatula until
it is straight and centered on top of
the Divot (g 5). Release the spring.
When the Spatula is correctly in
place, it will t in the Divot on the
bottom and pop up to t securely
in the top (g 6). NOTE: You may
need to slightly turn the Spatula
clockwise until you feel and hear it
pop into place
3. The Stir-Fry or Stew modes can be
used with the Auto-Stir Spatula.
Add or subtract temperatures and
times as needed (see p. 14).
4. Do not interfere with the
function of the Spatula by forcing
movement, using other spatulas,
ladles, spoons, etc.
5. To remove the Auto-Stir Spatula,
wait until the Cooker cools down
slightly. Using a pot holder, press
down lightly on the top of the
Stirring Rod until it dislodges from
the top. Pull the Rod toward you
and remove the accessory. (Note:
Removal of Auto-Stir Spatula is the
reverse of the above assembly)
6. Cool completely on a protected
surface, then wash and dry. (see
p.17).
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PRE-PROGRAMMED CONTROL PANEL
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THE PRE-PROGRAMMED CONTROL PANEL houses the electronic platform
for 10 Cooking Methods, including Auto Modes. There are 2 (two) cooking
process options, plus the options to Preset (Delay Start) cooking times or
change times and temperatures while cooking:
I. COOK WITH AUTO TEMP & TIME
II. COOK WITH MANUAL TEMP & TIME
III. ADDING PRESET (DELAY START)
Before use, plug in polarized plug as
directed (see p. 7).
1. Select and press desired Cooking
Mode icon on Control Panel (add
Auto-Stir Spatula, if using, see p. 10)
2. Control Panel will display Auto Work
(Cook) time + Auto Temp times.
(Note: to add Preset/Delay Start to
cooking process, see Part III)
3. Press Start/Pause icon on Control
Panel to start cooking process.
4. Control Panel will display time
countdown in hours/minutes
throughout cooking process.
5. Cooker will BEEP 10 (ten) times
to indicate cooking process is
complete.
NOTE: To reset cooking process to Auto,
press Start/Pause icon and cooking mode
settings will return to Auto settings.
NOTE: To change Auto Modes while
cooking, Press the Start/Pause icon.
Cooking mode settings will return to
Auto settings. Reset mode as desired.
Note that the high heat settings, Stir-
Fry and Grill, must cool down before
changing to Stew or Steam modes. Allow
unit to cool, and then restart process in
desired mode.
AUTO TEMP & TIME CHART
Auto Mode Cooking Time Cooking Temp Auto-stir Spatula
Steam 30 min 212°F no
Grill 20 min 428°F no
Stew 1 hour 194°F yes
Stir-fry 30 min 428°F yes
I. COOK WITH AUTO TEMP & TIME
Set Icon
GRILL
Mode
STEAM
Mode
STEW
Mode
STIR-FRY
Mode
Start/Pause
icon
Increase/
+Icon
Decrease/
—icon

PRE-PPROGRAMMED CONTROL PANEL
PRE-PPROGRAMMED CONTROL PANEL
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MANUAL TEMP & TIME – MINIMUMS/MAXIMUMS
Auto Mode Flexible Times Flexible Temps
Steam 1 min – 1 hour 194° - 212°F
Grill 1 min – 1 hour 212° - 428°F
Stew 1 min – 8 hours 122° - 194°F
Stir-fry 1 min – 1 hour 122° - 428°F
The Cook-a-Ric Robotic Cooker oers
a Preset (Delay Start) feature for your
convenience. To cook adding a Preset
(Delay Start) time on the Control Panel,
follow these instructions.
Please note the following for your safety:
• Do not use Preset (Delay Start) for
uncooked beef, poultry, pork or any
other meat, including sh and shell-
sh. Do not allow these foods to sit
at room temperature in the Cooker.
Cook it immediately to prevent the
unwanted growth of potentially
dangerous bacteria.
• Do not use Preset (Delay Start) for
dairy foods such as milk, cream and
yogurt and other foods such as eggs
or cheese. Cook these foods imme-
diately to prevent the unwanted
growth of potentially dangerous
bacteria.
1. Press Set icon until Preset (Delay
Start) time display ashes.
2. Press +icon or —icon to set
Preset time.
3. When Preset (Delay Start) time
display stops ashing, delay time
countdown begins. DO NOT
PRESS Start/Pause icon.
4. Control Panel will alternately
display Work (Cook) time and
Preset (Delay Start) time.
5. When Preset (Delay Start) time is
done, Work (Cook) time begins
automatically. Preset (Delay Start)
time will no longer be displayed
on Control Panel.
6. Cooker will BEEP 10 (ten)
times when cooking process is
complete.
NOTE: To change Preset (Delay Start)
time after countdown has begun, press
Start/Pause icon and follow steps above
to restart countdown process with new
Preset (Delay Start) time.
Before use, plug in polarized plug as
directed (see p. 7).
1. Select and press desired Cooking
Mode icon on Control Panel. (add
Auto-Stir Spatula, if using, see p. 10)
2. Control Panel will display Auto Work
(Cook) time + Auto Temp times.
3. To change Temperature:
o Press Set icon until Temp
display ashes.
o Press +icon to increase
temperature.
o Press —icon to decrease
temperature.
4. To change Work (Cook) Time:
o Press Set icon until Work
(Cook) Time display ashes.
o Press +icon to increase Work
(Cook) time.
o Press —icon to decrease Work
(Cook) time. When Control
Panel display stops ashing,
new Work (Cook) time is set.
(Note: to add Preset/Delay Start to
cooking process, see Part III)
5. When desired Temperature and
Time settings are set, Press Start/
Pause icon to begin cooking
process.
6. Cooker will BEEP 10 (ten) times
to indicate cooking process is
complete.
NOTE: To change Cooking Temp and/
or Time DURING cooking process, press
Start/Pause icon and follow Steps 2-4
above to change settings.
NOTE: To change Auto Modes while
cooking, Press the Start/Pause icon.
Cooking mode settings will return to
Auto settings. Reset mode as desired.
Note that the high heat settings, Stir-
Fry and Grill, must cool down before
changing to Stew or Steam modes. Allow
unit to cool, and then restart process in
desired mode
II. COOK WITH MANUAL TEMP & TIME III. ADDING PRESET DELAY START

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Place the Robotic Cooker on a level, at surface that is clean and dry.
2. Ensure that the Robotic Cooker is several inches away from obstructions,
such as walls, cabinets, doors, and other appliances. Allow enough room
above the Cooker so the lid can be fully opened.
3. Wash the Removable Cooker Pot in warm, sudsy water. Dry thoroughly.
4. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior of the Cooker Base and
EasyVue Lid. Dry with a paper towel or soft cloth.
5. Read safety instructions.
6. Insert the Removable Cooking Pot into the Cooker Base to connect the Pot
to the Locking Pot Slot in the Base. (see p. 9)
7. Enjoy!
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS allow the Robotic Cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
Unplug the Robotic Cooker before cleaning.
After each use, clean and dry the Robotic Cooker. Use a damp cloth to clean the
Cooker Base and EasyVue Lid. DO NOT immerse the Base in water. Use non-
abrasive soap only.
After each use, the Removable Cooking Pot may be placed in the dishwasher or
washed by hand with the other parts.
After each use, the Auto-Stir Spatula may be placed in the dishwasher or
washed by hand with the other parts.
BEFORE USE & MAINTENANCE
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The 4 (four) Auto Modes in your Cook-a-rifc Robotic Cooker
are only the starting place to create delicious and amazing dishes! With various
times and temperatures already preset by the factory, you can either use the Auto
Modes in a simple 1-2-3 Step process, or you can start with Auto Mode and add or
subtract Times and Temperatures to include several additional cooking methods
from there.
The following 10 cooking methods can all be utilized in the Cooker and we
encourage you to try new dishes along with your family favorites, as well.
The sky is the limit with your Cook-a-ric Robotic Cooker!
STIR-FRY MODE
1Stir-Frying
2Sauté
3Pan-Fry
4Sauces
STEW MODE
5Stew
6Slow-Cook
7Soup
STEAM MODE
8Steam
GRILL MODE
9Grill
10 Bake
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING
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