Lakeland 31822 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 31822
MINI MULTICOOKER

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LAKELAND MINI MULTICOOKER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Multicooker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Small but mighty, this versatile Mini Multicooker will cook up breakfast, lunch, dinner or
dessert at the touch of a button. With eight cooking programmes and intelligent heating
you’ll get perfect results each time. The automatic ‘Keep Warm’ function will then keep
everything hot until you’re ready to serve.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS
Product features...........................................................................................................4-5
Safety cautions.............................................................................................................6-8
Using your Mini Multicooker for the first time..................................................................9
Instructions for use .......................................................................................................10
Cooking programmes...............................................................................................11-16
Recipe...........................................................................................................................17
Frequently asked questions............................................................................................18
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................19
Electrical connections....................................................................................................20
Recycling your electricals ...............................................................................................20

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Lid
2. Detachable inner lid
3. Cooking pot
4. Power cord and plug
5. Heating plate
6. Temperature sensor
7. Steam vent
8. Main unit
9. Handle
10. Cooker
11. Open button
12. Control panel
ACCESSORIES
Rice spoon Measuring cup
Cooking pot
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1
2
9
10
11
12
4
5
6
3
L CUP
0.7 4
3
1
2
0.6
0.4
0.2
160
3/4
1/2
120
80
40

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Menu
Select Start
Hour
White
rice
Brown
rice
Quick
cook
Slow
cook
Oatmeal Quinoa Cake Yogurt
Cook
time
Keep
Warm O Cancel
Min.
CONTROL PANEL
1. MENU/SELECT –
press to select one of the 8 cooking programmes
2. KEEP WARM –
the Mini Multicooker will automatically go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode when
programmes are completed, except the ‘Yogurt’ programme. The light will illuminate
when keeping warm and the display will indicate how long it has been keeping warm
3. HOUR –
press to adjust the cooking time in hours
4. MINUTES –
press to adjust the cooking time in minutes
5. OFF/CANCEL –
press to cancel the previous operation or to stop the ‘Keep Warm’ function
6. START –
to activate selected cooking programme. The light will illuminate when cooking
7. COOKING TIME LIGHT –
this will illuminate when cooking
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops
a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must
be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on
015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off “ and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse the main unit,
cord, plug or lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• Do not insert any objects into the steam vent.
• Do not put your hands or face close to the steam vent, or touch the steam vent during
use or until the appliance has fully cooled down. Steam may burn.
• Do not any other pots, other than the cooking pot provided in the Mini Multicooker.
• Do not put ingredients directly into the appliance without the cooking pot in place.
• To avoid damaging the cooking pot, do not use metal utensils to stir or remove food.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• Do not use the cooking pot if the non-stick coating is scratched, cracked or detached as
this may cause overheating.
• Keep the Mini Multicooker away from hot ovens, gas burners, flames and other hot
surfaces.
• Do not move or tilt the Mini Multicooker when the cooking pot contains ingredients.
• Allow the Mini Mutlicooker to cool completely before moving, cleaning or storing.
• Never fill the cooking pot with ingredients beyond the 4 cup max level mark, be
careful when heating food which could froth. Do not operate empty.
• If food is spilled inside the cooker, switch off and unplug at the socket, and allow to
cool completely before cleaning (see Care and Cleaning page 19).
• The cooking pot of your Mini Multicooker has a non-stick coating, do not use hard or
sharp objects for stirring and or mixing food inside. Only use wooden or heat resistant
plastic utensils to stir and serve your food. Do not leave utensils inside the cooking pot
during cooking.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage non-stick
coatings.

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WARNING – HOT SURFACES
• All surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use. To prevent
injury, DO NOT TOUCH.
• Switch off and unplug the Mini Multicooker and let it cool completely before touching
these surfaces.
• Take care when opening the Mini Multicooker as burning hot steam can escape, and
fat can spit which can burn. Steam will escape from the steam vent during cooking.
Keep your face and hands away from the lid and steam vent in the lid during cooking
and when opening.
• Use oven gloves when removing the cooking pot from the Mini Multicooker, and ensure
you place it on a heat resistant board.

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USING YOUR MINI MULTICOOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Warning: Do not insert the plug into a socket and turn on the Mini Multicooker until you
have fully assembled it.
• Unpack the Mini Multicooker, remove all the packaging materials, including the
accessories inside the cooker and the protective film on the steam vent.
• Before first use, wipe outer surfaces and inside of the lid with a clean damp cloth.
• Wash the cooking pot and accessories in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• During first use of the appliance an odour may develop, this is normal and will
disappear with use.
• Place the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant work surface, at least 20cm away from
walls and at least 1 metre from the ceiling, to allow sufficient airflow. Never operate
the appliance under cabinets or lighting to avoid damage caused by steam, heat,
splashes and condensation.
• Put the cooking pot inside the Mini Multicooker.
• Slot the end of the power cord into the socket on the side of the Mini Multicooker.
• The Mini Multicooker is now ready to use.
AUDIBLE BEEP
A beep will sound when the appliance is connected to a power supply, buttons are
pressed and the cooking cycle has finished.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe following the quantities carefully. Place
these evenly in the cooking pot and insert into the cooker. Please make sure that all
ingredients, including liquids, are below the maximum mark (4 Cup) on the inside of
the pot.
• Place the cooking pot into the Mini Multicooker ensuring that the pot is firmly in
contact with the heating element.
• Close the lid until it clicks into place. Connect the appliance to the power outlet.
The appliance will beep and all lights will illuminate once. The display panel will show 4
blue dashes.
• Press the MENU SELECT button to select the programme. Once the desired
programme flashes on the display it is selected. The display will show the default
cooking time, if applicable or show a blue box round the edge.
• When cooking ‘White Rice’, ‘Brown Rice’, ‘Quick Cook’ and ‘Quinoa’ there will not be
any time shown on the display until the food is almost ready. A countdown will then be
displayed. This is due to the intelligent heating, see page 11.
• If you need to adjust the time, press the HOUR or MINUTE buttons. See the ‘Cooking
Programmes’ table to check the time range you can set the timer for.
• If no buttons are pressed after one minute the Mini Multicooker will beep repeatedly.
Press the MENU SELECT button to move through the programmes.
• After completion of the programme, the Mini Multicooker will beep 5 times.
Depending on the setting, the ‘Keep Warm’ function will start. The ‘Keep Warm’ light
will come on and the display will count up the time.
• To cancel the programme at any time, interrupt the cooking process or interrupt the
‘Keep Warm’ function, press the OFF/CANCEL button for a couple of seconds.
• To turn off the Mini Multicooker, switch off and unplug at the mains socket.