KitchenAid KMC4241 User manual

KMC4241
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF KITCHENAID.
We’re committed to helping you
create a lifetime of delicious meals
for family and friends. To help ensure
the longevity and performance of your
appliance, keep this guide handy. It will
empower you with the best way to
use and care for your product. Your
satisfaction is our #1 goal.
Remember to register your product
online at www.kitchenaid.com or
by mail using the enclosed
Product Registration Card.
Visit us at www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart
for video demos, tips, and more. Be sure to
register your Multi-Cooker to download your
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MULTI-COOKER INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI-COOKER SAFETY..................................................................................... 4
Important safeguards.......................................................................................... 5
Electrical requirements ...................................................................................... 6
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories.......................................................................................... 7
Control panel features........................................................................................ 8
Available accessories .......................................................................................... 8
COOKING MODES GUIDE................................................................................... 9
COOKING METHODS......................................................................................... 10
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING MODES................................................................... 11
MANUAL COOKING ........................................................................................... 14
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Last selections used.......................................................................................... 14
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius ...................................................... 15
Using the timer................................................................................................. 15
GETTING STARTED
Before rst use ................................................................................................. 16
Setting up the Multi-Cooker............................................................................. 16
OPERATING THE MULTI-COOKER
Setting a cooking mode .................................................................................... 17
When cooking is complete............................................................................... 18
Roasting rack .................................................................................................... 19
Steam basket .................................................................................................... 19
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Cooking tips ..................................................................................................... 20
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning your Multi-Cooker............................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 23
WARRANTY AND SERVICE............................................................................... 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________________________
Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Multi-Cooker. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use
your Multi-Cooker, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the
unit, or register online at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The completion and submission of product registration
information is not required to obtain your product warranty. Please complete the following
for your personal records:

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling the
cooking bowl or lid.
3. To avoid electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or the Multi-Cooker base
in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by KitchenAid may cause
injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the top of the Multi-Cooker.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. This product is designed for household use only.
14. To disconnect, set all controls to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
15. Cook only in removable container.
16. Do not ll cooking pot above the Max Fill line.
17. Do not exceed 16 ounces (475 ml) of oil when cooking with the Multi-Cooker.
18. If control panel is blank during or after a cooking cycle, the Multi-Cooker may
have lost power during the cooking cycle. Check food to be sure it is cooked to
an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
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MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
Electrical requirements
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: 700 Watts
NOTE: This Multi-Cooker has a 3 prong
grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or technician install an outlet
near the appliance.

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Sear
MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
Parts and accessories
Control
panel
PARTS AND FEATURES
Built-in
lifting
handles
Tempered glass lid with
integrated strainer/pour
openings
CERAMASHIELD™
nonstick cooking pot
with pouring spout
2-in-1 Reversible steam basket/
roasting rack
Flip for convenient
roasting rack

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Control panel features
PARTS AND FEATURES
Sear
FC
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Temperature/
time display
Cook mode
display
Timer adjust
select
Temperature
adjust select
Cooking mode/
option select <
and >
Available Accessories
The Stir Tower works like your own personal sous chef to help keep things moving, no matter
what you are cooking. Specially designed flipping wand and scraping blade keep food circulating,
allowing for even heating and consistent mixing, all at the touch of a switch.
Power on/
status light
Stir Tower KST4054 (sold separately)

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COOKING MODES GUIDE
Your Multi-Cooker features over 10 Cooking
Methods, including a Manual Mode, and 4
Step-by-Step Cooking Modes, specially designed
for a variety of cooking tasks.
Refer to the quick guide below for Cooking Methods
and Step Cooking Mode options, or see detailed
explanations and tips for each cooking mode on the
following pages.
Cooking Method
Preset
Temp*
in °F (°C)
Min. Temp
Setting
in °F (°C)
Max. Temp
Setting
in °F (°C) Keep Warm
Max.
Cook time
(hrs.)
Sear 450°F (232°C) 430°F (221°C) 450°F (232°C) Manual 2
Sauté 350°F (177°C) 330°F (166°C) 370°F (188°C) Manual 2
Boil/Steam 212°F (100°C) 192°F (89°C) 232°F (111°C) Manual 5
Simmer 205°F (96°C) 185°F (85°C) 210°F (99°C) Manual 5
Slow Cook High HI N/A N/A Auto 12
Slow Cook Low LO N/A N/A Auto 12
Keep Warm 165°F (74°C) N/A N/A N/A 24
* Preheating will appear in the display until the selected temperature is reached.
Sear
FC
h
Keep
Warm Slow Cook
Low
Slow
Cook
High
Simmer Boil/
Steam Sauté Sear Manual Soup Risotto Yogurt Rice
Sear
FC
h
Cooking Methods
Cooking Mode Step 1 Method Step 2 Method Step 3 Method Keep Warm
Rice White Rice Brown Rice N/A Auto
Soup Saute Boil Simmer Manual
Risotto Saute Simmer N/A Manual
Yogurt Simmer Culture N/A N/A
Step-by-Step Cooking Modes

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COOKING METHODS
Simmer (185–210°F/85–99°C)
Simmer is great for soups and stews where a
gentle cooking helps yield rich, hearty flavors.
Slow Cook (Low or High)
Slow Cook allows the Multi-Cooker to be
used like a slow cooker, making it ideal for
slow cooking BBQ, chili, and meatballs, to
name just a few.
Sear (430–450°F/221–232°C)
Searing allows you to prepare meats for
stews, soups, and other dishes. It uses high
temperatures to cook the outside surfaces
quickly, trapping flavor and juices inside.
Sauté (330–370°F/166–188°C)
Sautéing is ideal for giving meats and
vegetables a fresh, crisp flavor and texture.
Use sauté for creating oriental dishes, stir-
fries, and breakfast foods such as sausage and
scrambled eggs.
Boil/Steam (192–232°F/89–111°C)
Use Boil/Steam to prepare a variety of foods
such as hot cereals, steam shrimp, or to heat
delicate foods such as fish with indirect heat.
Keep Warm (165°F/74°C)
Keep Warm mode is designed to keep foods
at serving temperature after cooking has
finished for up to 24 hours. Certain cooking
methods and modes feature an automatic
Keep Warm mode. For other cooking
methods and modes, Keep Warm can be
selected manually
IMPORTANT: Use Keep Warm only with
fully cooked food. Keep Warm is intended
to keep fully cooked food at serving
temperature.
For cooking and food preparation tips, see “See Tips for great results” on how to get the
most of each cooking method. Also, refer to the cookbook for special tips and tricks specially
suited to each recipe, or visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart.