Stirling AP200057 User manual

Model: AP200057
Version 1.0Issued 01/03/22
SMART THERMO COOKER

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Welcome 4
Warranty Note 5
Warranty Details 6
Safety Signal Words 7
Safety Instructions 8
Features & Technical Specifications 10
Product Overview 11
Smart Thermo Cooker 11
Touchscreen control panel 12
Quick Reference 15
Using the cooking accessories 16
Cooking with the Smart Thermo Cooker 18
Getting Started 23
Before first use 24
Setting up the Smart Thermo Cooker 24
Cooking with the inner basket 26
Cooking with the steamer basket 28
Using the butterfly whisk 30
Operation 33
Manual cooking function 34
Guided recipe function 35
Mobile app 38
Connecting the Smart Thermo Cooker to the app 38
Calendar function 40
Shopping list function 40
Create your own recipes function 41
Hints & tips 42
Auto power save 42
Food preparation 42
Cleaning & storage 42
Disposal 43
FAQs 44
Fault codes 44
Common questions 45
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 47
Contents

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CongratulationsonchoosingtobuyaStirling®product.
AllproductsbroughttoyoubyStirling®aremanufacturedtothehigheststandards
ofperformanceandsafety,and,as part ofour philosophyofcustomerserviceand
satisfaction,arebackedbyourcomprehensive3YearWarranty.
Wehope thatyouwillenjoyusingyourpurchaseformanyyearstocome.
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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: [phone] (Mon - Fri; 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST)
Email: customercar[email protected]
Web: www.balcobrands.com
This manual has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com
Important
Getting the most out of your Smart 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
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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 benets
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.
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YEAR WARRANTY
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Safety Signal Words
Signal words
Notetheuse ofsignal wordsWARNING andCAUTION with thesafetymessages.
The signal wordforeach messagehasbeen selectedusingthe followingguidelines:
WARNING
Indicatesa hazardoussituationwhich, if notavoided,could result in deathorserious injury.
CAUTION
Indicatesa hazardoussituationwhich, if notavoided,could result in injury.
HOT SURFACE
Indicatesthatthe markeditem canbehot and shouldnotbe touchedwithouttaking care!
NOTICE
Isused toaddresspracticesnot relatedto physical injury.
This product complies with AS/NZS 60335.1, AS/NZS 60335.2.14 AND AS/NZS 60335.2.15

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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
• Unplugthe SmartThermo Cookerfromoutlet when notinuse,and beforecleaning. Donot put onortakeo parts whilethe SmartThermoCooker is in
operation.
• Do not puttheSmartThermo Cookerin water or otherliquid.Cleanwith a dampclothonly. No wateror dirt should enterthebase unit.
• Do not operatethe SmartThermoCooker if thecordor plugbecomesdamaged,if theappliancemalfunctions,or if theSmart Thermo Cookerisdropped
ordamagedin anymanner.The Smart ThermoCookercanonly bedisassembled andrepairedby the manufacturer, itsserviceagentorsimilarly qualified
persons in orderto avoida hazard.
• Avoidspillageon theconnector.
• Ifwinding the powercord,avoid tight bendsasthis coulddamagethecord.
To avoid scalding, burn injury and laceration hazard, do not try to open the bowl lid by force.
• Neverforcethe bowl lidopen.
• Only openthebowllid whenthespeed issetto “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,ifyoufind theholein thebowllid blocked or ifthe measuring cupis being pushedup,unplugthe SmartThermoCooker. DONOTtouch the
controls.
• Do not fillthebowl past themaxfill line(3litres).
• Ensurethatthe hole inthe bowl lidremainsfreeoffood.
• Neverhold downorfix themeasuringcup whenprocessinghotfood.
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.
• Ifthe applianceisoverfilled,boilingwatermay beejected.
• Removethe bowlcarefullyto helppreventcontentsfromspilling or splashing.
• Do not letthepowercordhang overthe edgeof atable or counter, ortouchanyhot surface,such asa stove.
• Place theSmart ThermoCooker onaclean, solid,evensurfaceto helpprevent itfromslipping.
• The useofattachments oritemsnotrecommended orsoldbyBalcoBrands maycausefire,electric shock orinjury.
• To avoidinjury when processinghotfood,placethe measuringcupintothe openingofthebowl lid. Nevertouch, holddownorfix themeasuringcup when
processinghotfood.
• Usingthe pulse modeorabruptly increasing mixing speedwith hot foodmay result inscaldinginjury. When processing hotfood, increase the speed
gradually.
• Do not touchthe surfaceof the bowl,thebowllid, thesteamerkit and parts ofthemeasuring cupas they willbecomehot when processinghotfood.
• Touch onlythe handlesonthe sidesofthe steamerkit whenthesteamer kit ishot.
• The Smart ThermoCookercangeneratea constantflowof steam whilecookingdepending on thechosen settings.Keep away fromthe steam.Hotsteam
willcontinue to riseupthroughthe holeinthe bowllid whenremovingthe entiresteamer kit.Hot steam mayescape at thesidesand fromthe topofthe
Steamerlid during operation.
• Do not usetheSmartThermo Cookerwith damaged accessories.
• Scalding duetofoodboilingovermayoccur ifheatinglargequantitiesof food at hightemperatures. Ifboilingoveroccurs, switchothe power button to
stopthemachine.
• When removing thesteamerlid, tilt thelidaway fromyourface andbodyto avoid escapingsteam.
• Ensurethatsome slotsofthe steamer basketand trayremain uncoveredoffoodtoavoidan uncontrolledescape ofsteam.
• Positionthesteamer kit correctlyontothebowl and theSmart ThermoCookertopreventthe steamer kitfrombecomingdetached.
• Removespatula fromthe inner basketafterremovinginner basketand placingiton alevelsurface.If leftininner basket, spatulamaycause innerbasketto
tipand spillhotcontents.
• Contents of innerbasketmaysplash during removal.Use carewhen removingthe inner basket.
• Do not disassemblethe blade fromthe bowlwhileit ishot.
• Be carefulif hotliquidis pouredintothe SmartThermoCooker asit can beejected out oftheappliance duetoa sudden steaming.
Safety Instructions

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Fire hazard
• The Smart ThermoCookermay catchfireorbe damagedif exposedto anoutside heatsource.Do notplaceon orneara hotsurfaceor stovetop.
Laceration hazard
• BLADES ARESHARP. HANDLECAREFULLY. Donottouch the blades. Hold theupperpartof the bladewhenremovingorre-insertingit.
• Do not touchthe bladeespecially whentheyarerunning.
• Care should betakenwhen handingthe sharpcutting blades,emptyingthe bowlandduringcleaning.
• Usecarewhen removing thebladeto preventit fromfalling outaccidentally.
• Waituntilmovingparts have stopped runningbefore youremove thepartsof the Smart ThermoCooker.
• Keephands and utensilsoutof the bowlwhileit isinoperationto reduce theriskofinjurytopersons ordamagetothe mixer.
• The spatulaisonly usedformovingthefoodout of thebowl.Do notuseit while theblade 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
• Childrenshould besupervised toensure that theydo notplaywith theSmart ThermoCooker.
• The Smart ThermoCookershall notbeused bychildren. Keep theSmart ThermoCookerandits cordoutofreach of children.
The magnets in the Smart Thermo Cooker may aect pacemakers
• The magnetsin the Smart ThermoCookermayaect pacemakersor internaldefibrillators.Keep the Smart ThermoCookerawayfrompacemakersor
internaldefibrillators.Warnpeoplewith pacemakersorinternaldefibrillators.
CAUTION
• Pinching hazardfrommovingtheSmart Thermo Cookerparts.
• Avoidcontactwith movingparts. Nevertouchthe lockingarmswhen openingor closingtheSmartThermoCooker.
• Keephair and clothingawayfrommovingpartsofthe SmartThermoCooker.
• Switchothe SmartThermo Cookerand disconnectfromsupply before changingaccessoriesor approachingpartsthat movein use.
• Damagedaccessories maycause injury.
• Ifany of theSmart ThermoCookeraccessories are damaged by thebladeduring foodpreparation,discardfood.ContactBalcoBrands for replacement
accessory.
• Do not operatethe SmartThermoCooker with damagedparts oraccessories,youmay suer injuryor damagethe SmartThermoCooker or property.
• Thereis apotentialinjuryfrommisuse.Pleasehandleit withcare.
• Do not modifytheSmartThermo Cookeror any accessories.
• Ensurethatthe Smart ThermoCookeris switchedobeforeremovingit fromthe stand.
• Neveruse theSmart Thermo Cookerincombination with parts orequipmentnot providedby Balco Brands.
• Neverleavethe Smart ThermoCookerunattendedwhileit isrunning.
• An imbalanceofthe SmartThermoCooker may developwhen kneadingdoughor choppingfood and causethe deviceto move alongthecounter. Keep
yourSmart ThermoCookerawayfromtheedge to helppreventitfromfalling o.
• The Smart ThermoCookermust onlyberepairedbyan authorisedservice facility. Improperrepairworksor improper handling mayresultina seriousriskof
injury. Balco Brandsaccepts no liabilityforanydamagesthat may ariseafterusinga non-authorisedrepairer.
• Foodsafetyrecommendations whenusingthe SmartThermoCooker.
• Always use onlythe freshest ingredients.
• Ensureallmeat,seafood,poultry andgame has beenrefrigeratedand is notcontaminated.
• Washhands beforeperforminganyfoodpreparation.
• Thoroughlyclean thepartsthatwill comeintocontact with foodbeforeyouuse the SmartThermoCookerfor the firsttime.
NOTICE
• When theSmart ThermoCookeris usedforthe firsttimeit mayemitan odour.
• Leaks from around the blademaydamagethe SmartThermoCooker. Ensurethat thebladeairproofringis fittedtotheblade assembly. Ensurethatthe
bladeis lockedintothe bowlbasecorrectly.
• To helppreventcorrosionof the Smart ThermoCooker, ensurethat thecontactpins ofthemixing bowl arethoroughlydried aftercleaning sothatmoisture
doesnot enter the Smart ThermoCooker.
• Do not useoutdoors.
• When thetemperaturein thebowlis at orabove60ºC, youwillfind: 1) Theblending speedislimited atspeed1-4. 2) The appliance willautomatically
switchtheblending speedtospeed 4,evenifthe speedis set atspeed5-10.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions

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Features & Technical Specifications
• Familysize3L max stainless-steelbowl
• Large7”touchscreencontrols
• Simpletouchscreencontrol,adjustable settings for
speed,time and temperature
• Wi-Fi connectivity built-in tocontrolthe Thermo
Cookervia the app
• Timer and scale built-in foradded convenience
• Easytofollowstepbystepguidedcooking
• Fullglossary ofpreloadedrecipes
• 4stainless steel blades
• Excellentblendingandchopping
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
Features
Technical Specifications

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Product Overview
1. Blade assembly
a. Blade
b. Blade airproof ring
c. Blade nut
2. Bowl
3. Steamer lid
4. Steamer tray
5. Steamer basket
6. Main unit
a. LCD touchscreen
b. Start/stop button
c. On/off button
7. Measuring cup
8. Bowl lid
9. Inner basket
10. Butterfly whisk
11. Spatula
12. Cleaning brush
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Product Overview
Touchscreen control panel
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Product Overview
Ref Icon Setting Description
1Temperature 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.
2Blade 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.
3Timer This can be set from 0 seconds to 99 minutes. You can press the +/- controls or slide the circle to the
right time.
4Tutorial Runs through a list of icons/buttons on screen and what their purpose is.
5Pulse Press and hold for a short burst of power (at blending level 10).
6Stop Press to stop/clear the current program.
7Start/pause Press to start a program, press again to pause (does not clear the program).
8Reverse
blades Press reverse and then select speed level. Reverse only operates in speeds 1-3.
9Preset
functions The Smart Thermo Cooker is equipped with 5 pre set functions which include jam, steaming, soup,
kneading 500g, kneading 800g. These are basic settings to be used for quick everyday recipes. They
are a guide ONLY and you may need to repeat steps once complete.
10 Recipe This takes you back to the recipe guide.
11 Search Allows you to search through the built-in recipes
12 Favourites Add your favourite recipes here for quick reference – you can have a total of 60 favourites.
13 Manual
cooking Takes you to the control panel for full manual control cooking.
14 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. The scale weighs in increments of 5g
15 Wi-Fi Connects your machine to the app. See Mobile app on page 38 for more information.

Quick
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Getting Started
Using the cooking accessories
Inner Basket
Used for: Cooking rice, eggs, pasta. Keeps contents away
from the blades for cooking in water or steaming.
How to use: Add water to the bowl and ingredients inside
basket. Secure lid and set heat and cooking time.
Special Notes: Do not overfill bowl, keep water level at
2.5L maximum.
Butterfly Whisk
Used for: Whisking cream, creaming butter and sugar,
risottos, sauces, creams and consistent stirring.
How to use: Fit over the blade assembly, push on top of
blade to secure. Make sure you stop to scrape the bowl to
ensure all ingredients are mixed well.
Special Notes: Only use on speeds 1-4.
Steamer Basket
Used for: Cooking with steam – great for meats,
vegetables or buns.
How to use: Add water to the bowl secure lid without
measuring cup. Set basket over the lid. Heat the water
and set cooking time.
Special Notes: Must have water in the bowl >0.5L < 3L.
If using baking paper to line the tray create small holes in
the paper to allow the moisture to penetrate the paper.
Measuring Cup
Used for: Measuring small quantities and sealing the lid
while cooking.
How to use: Twist to secure inside the lid. Use the
measuring cup when you want to retain heat or avoid
splashing when blitzing at high speed. Remove when
sauteing or using the steamer basket.
Special Notes: Take care when removing after long
cooking time as it will retain heat.

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Getting Started
Bowl
Used for: All cooking and food preparation functions.
How to use: Insert into the base with the blade assembly
firmly in place.
Special Notes: Handle goes to the back of the machine,
the bowl must click into place securely or the machine will
not operate.
Spatula
Used for: Scraping and mixing by
hand.
How to use: Use after high speed
processing to combine ingredients.
Special Notes: The hook at the end
can be used to lift the inner basket
from the bowl to avoid touching hot
surfaces.
Bowl Lid
Used for: All cooking using the machine.
How to use: Fit over the bowl and turn clockwise until it
clicks into place. Turn anti-clockwise to remove.
Special Notes: The machine will not operate unless the
lid is securely in place.
Blade
Used for: All cooking and food
preparation functions.
How to use: Insert into the bowl
with the airproof ring and blade nut
and lock into place.
Special Notes: The blades are very
sharp so take care when handling
them.
Cleaning brush
Used for: General cleaning.
How to use: Use with warm water
and a small amount of dishwashing
liquid to remove any residual food
from the bottom of the bowl.
Special Notes: Ensure to remove
the blade before use to prevent
damage to the brush or dulling of
the blades.

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Cooking with the Smart Thermo Cooker
Getting Started
Dice
Accessory: Blade
Use: Fine chopping such as onion,
garlic or grated cheese
Cooking notes: Use a high speed
(7-10) for 5 second intervals,
scrape between mixing to ensure
consistency
Steam
Accessory: Steamer basket
Use: Steaming hard vegetables, fish
and meat
Cooking notes: Add water to the
bowl and heat at 100°C. Set basket
over lid without measuring cup
Chop
Accessory: Blade
Use: Chop multiple ingredients such
as vegetables, herbs and cheese to
your desired size
Cooking notes: Use low speed
(2-4) for 5 second intervals,
scrape between mixing to ensure
consistency
Weigh
Accessory: None required, the
scales are inbuilt into the bowl
Use: Weigh as you go
Cooking notes: Press scale any time
to weigh, press again to zero scale
to weigh individual ingredients. The
scale weighs in 5g increments
Slow Cook
Accessory: Blade – Reverse speed
(1-3)
Use: Curries, stews and soups
Cooking notes: Use blade on
reverse to avoid chopping and
blending food during cooking
process. There is a maximum run
time of 99 minutes in one go
Mix & Blend
Accessory: Blade
Use: Mixing ingredients such as
cake batters and sauces
Cooking notes: Add ingredients
and mix at low speed 1-4 for 2-5
minutes to blend and aerate the
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Getting Started
Emulsify
Accessory: Blade
Use: Combine two ingredients that
don’t usually mix well (e.g. oil and
mayonnaise)
Cooking notes: While the first
ingredient is mixing on high speed
in the bowl add the other ingredient
through the hole in the lid.
Boil
Accessory: Inner basket
Use: Boil rice, pasta, vegetables or
eggs
Cooking notes: Ensure water is
in the bowl, for quick cooking use
boiling water. For extra flavour add
stock or herbs to the water while
cooking
Mill
Accessory: Blade
Use: Making flours or milks
Cooking notes: Blitz ingredients at
high speeds for extended periods.
Use the measuring cup in the lid
to avoid splashing. Sift or sieve
ingredients after processing to
ensure the desired outcome.
Sauté
Accessory: Blade
Use: Fry vegetables, spices or other
ingredients in oil
Cooking notes: Add ingredients and
set heat to 100C, speed 2 or 3 and
time dependent on ingredients. Do
not add measuring cup to the lid to
allow steam to escape.
Knead
Accessory: Blade
Use: Bringing flours together to
make dough or pastry
Cooking notes: Add ingredients
to the bowl and knead on reverse
speed 1-3 in one minute intervals
Whisk
Accessory: Butterfly whisk
Use: whisking cream, creaming
butter and sugar and stirring during
cooking for sauces and risotto
Cooking notes: Only use on speeds
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Handy Tips & Reminders
Tips & Cooking Reminders
Puree Hot Foods
•The bowl needs to be under 60°C to process over speed 4, this is a safety feature of the product
•As the bowl is stainless steel this can take some time to cool. To save time, empty contents into
another bowl and rinse the Thermo Cooker bowl under cold water. Once the bowl has cooled add
ingredients back into bowl and process, heat again before serving if required
Measuring Cup
•Use in the lid when you want to retain heat or avoid splashing (high speed blitzing)
•Remove when sauteing or using the steamer basket
To Chop Fine
•Use a high speed (7-10) for 5 second intervals, scrape between mixing to ensure consistency
To Cut Roughly
•Use low speed (2-4) for 5 second intervals, scrape between mixing to ensure consistency
Reverse Speed
•Will maintain texture when cooking. Avoid over cutting and use reverse speed for slow cooking
Butterfly Whisk
•Will keep ingredients stirring without chopping. Use for risottos, sauces and creams.
•Only suitable for speeds 1-4
Inner Basket
•Great for rice, eggs, pasta
•Keeps contents away from the blades for cooking in water
Steamer Basket
•Use on top of Thermo Cooker, great for steaming while cooking other ingredients in the machine
•Use over the lid with measuring cup removed