T-Fal ActiCook & Stir RK901B51 User manual

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ACTICOOK & STIR
www.t-fal.ca

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DESCRIPTION
1 Steam basket
2 Graduation for water and rice
3 Removable pot
4 Measuring cup
5 Rice spoon
6 Soup spoon
7 Lid
8 Removable inner lid
9 Micro pressure valve
10 Lid opening button
11 Handle
12 Bottom connector
13 Support ring
14 Stir paddle
15 Rinsing tool
16 Control panel
a “Keep warm/Cancel” key
b “Menu” key
c “ Auto Rinse” key
d “Manual mode” key
e “<” key
f “Start” key
g “Delayed start” key
h “Stir” key
i “Temperature/Timer” key
j “>” key
17 Function indicators
a Baking function
b Soup function
c Steam function
d Stew/Slow cook function
e Sauté function
f Jam function
g Porridge function
h Yogurt/Cheese function
i Bread rising function
j Cake function
k Rice function
l Pilaf risotto function
m Pasta function
n Defrost function
o Reheat function
18 Power cord
19 Housing

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep
them safe.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or a separate remote
control system.
• This appliance shall not be used by children from
0 year to 8 years.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.
• Appliances can be used by 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.
• This appliance 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

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been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• As this appliance is for household use only, it is
not intended for use in the following applications
and the guarantee will not apply for:
− Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
− Farm houses
− By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
− Bed and breakfast type environments
• If your appliance is fitted with a removable
power cord: if the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or unit available
from an authorized service center.
• If your appliance is fitted with a fixed power
cord: if the power supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s after-sales service department
or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any
danger.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water or
any other liquid.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge with dishwashing
liquid to clean the accessories and parts that
come in contact with food. Rinse with a damp
cloth or sponge. For accessories and parts that

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are in contact with food, dry with a cloth.
• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this
symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become
hot during use”.
• Caution: the surface of heating element is
subject to residual heat after use.
• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the
appliance.
• Caution: if your appliance has a removable
power cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.
• Always unplug the appliance:
− immediately after use
− when moving it
− prior to any cleaning or maintenance
− if it fails to function correctly
• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of
the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.
• During cooking, the appliance emits heat and
steam. Keep face and hands away.
• The cooking appliance should be positioned in a
stable way with the handles (if any) positioned
to avoid any spillage of hot liquids.
• Do not get face and hands close to the steam
outlet. Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
• For any problems or questions please contact our
Customer Service Team or consult our web site.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of
2000 m.
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and
directives that were in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage

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Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials
Regulations, Environment, etc.).
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the
appliance (alternating current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a
country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an
approved service center.
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
USING
• Do not use the appliance if:
− the appliance or the cord is damaged
− the appliance has fallen, shows visible damage or does not work
properly
− In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved
Service Center. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into a grounded socket.
• Do not use an extension cord. If you accept liability for doing so, only
use an extension lead that is in good condition, has a grounded plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water
splashes.
• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water.
• Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl is empty or without
the bowl.
• The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not
prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the
keep warm function.
• Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is working.
• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other
source of heat or flame because this can cause a failure or danger.
• The pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Ensure that
no food or liquid is inserted between the pot and heating plate.

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PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
• Your appliance has been designed to run for many years. However,
when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can
contribute to protecting the environment.
• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from
the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection center
(according to model).
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven because
this can result in serious damage.
• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in
place.
• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it
out with water. To smother the flames use a damp dish towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by a service center with original
spare parts.
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Unpack the appliance
• Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all accessories
and printed documents.
• Open the lid by pushing the “open” button on the housing – fig.1.
Read the instructions and carefully follow the operating procedures.
Clean the appliance
• Remove the bowl – fig.2, the inner lid – fig.3 and the pressure valve –
fig.4 and 5.
• Clean the bowl, the valve and the inner lid with warm water, soap and
a sponge.
• Using a damp cloth, wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the inner lid
in the right position corresponding to the top lid of the machine. Then,
put the inner lid behind the 2 ribs and push it on the top until it is fixed
into place. Install the detachable cord into the socket on the cooker base.
FOR THE APPLIANCE AND ALL FUNCTIONS
• Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make
sure that there are no foreign residues or liquids underneath the bowl
and on the heating element – fig.6.
• Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure it is correctly positioned
– fig.7.
• Assemble the paddle with the bottom connector, the support ring and
the stir paddle – fig.8. Place it into the bowl – fig.9.
• Make sure the inner lid is in position correctly.
• Close the lid into place until you hear a “click”.
• Install the power cord into the socket of the multicooker base and
then plug it into the power outlet. The appliance will ring a long sound
“Beep” and all the indicators on the control box will light up for an
instant. Then the screen display will show “----”, and all the indicators
will switch off. The appliance then enters into standby mode and you
can select the menu functions as you wish.
• Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged in or after
cooking. Do not carry the product when it is in use or just after cooking.
• This appliance is only intended for indoor use.

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Never place your hand on the steam vent during any cooking process
because there is a danger of burning – fig.12.
After you start cooking, if you wish to change the selected cooking
mode, simply press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” key and re-select the
menu item you want.
Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.
Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the
bowl inside.
The maximum quantity of water + ingredients should not exceed the
highest mark inside the bowl – fig.11.
Programs Food Type
Cooking Time Stirring
paddle
Delayed Start Temperature Lid Position Keep
warm
Default
time Range Every (min) Range Every (min) Default Range (°C) Closed Open
Baking
Veg 35min
5min-4h 5Possible Cooking time
~24h 5
140 °C
140/150/160 °C • •
Fish 20min 160 °C
Poultry 40min 160 °C
Meat 50min 160 °C
Soup
Veg 40min
10min-4h 5Possible Cooking time
~24h 5100 °C - • •
Fish 45min
Poultry 50min
Meat 60min
Steam
Veg 35min
5min-3h 5No Cooking time
~24h 5100 °C - • •
Fish 25min
Poultry 45min
Meat 55min
Stew/Slow Cook
Veg 60min
20min-9h 5Normally
on
Cooking
time
~24h 5100 °C 80/100/120°C • •
Fish 25min
Poultry 1h30min
Meat 2h
Sauté
Veg 12min
5min-1h30m 1Normally
on -No 160 °C 100/110/120/130/
140 /150 /160 °C • • •
Fish 10min
Poultry 15min
Meat 20min
Jam -1h 5min-2h 5Normally
on Cooking
time
~24h
5100 °C 90/100/110 °C •
Porridge -25min 5min-2h 5Normally
on 5100 °C - • •
Yogurt (P1) -8h 1h-12h 15 Possible -No 40 °C - •
Cheese (P2) -45min 30min-4h 5No -No 80 °C - •
Bread rising -1h 10min-6h 5No -No 40 °C 40 / 30 °C •
Cake -45min 5min-2h 5Possible
Cooking
time
~24h
5160 °C 100/110/120/130/
140 /150/160 °C •
Rice -Automatic Automatic -No 5Automatic - • •
Pilaf/Risotto -Automatic Automatic -Possible 5Automatic - • •
Pasta -20min 3min-3h 1Possible 5100 °C - • •
Defrost -1h30min 10min-4h 5No -No 70 °C - •
Reheat -25min 5min-1h 5Possible Cooking
time
~24h
5100 °C 80/ 100°C • •
DIY1, DIY2, DIY3,
DIY1+DIY2 -30min 5min-9h 5Possible 5100°C 40/50….150/160°C • •
Keep warm - - - - No -No 75 °C - • •
Auto-rinse -10min 1min-20min 1Normally
on -No 100 °C - •
COOKING PROGRAM TABLE

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MENU KEY
• Under standby status, press the “Menu” key to cycle through the
following functions: Baking Soup Steam Stew/ Slow cook
Sauté Jam Porridge Yogurt – cheese Bread rising Cake
Rice Pilaf / Risotto Pasta Defrost Reheat
• The screen displays the default cooking time of each function (except
Rice, Pilaf/Risotto and Yogurt/Cheese). If available for the chosen
program, the “Keep warm” and “Stir” indicators flash. The “Start”
button light flashes and the linked function lights up.
Note:
You can long press the “Menu” key to cancel the “beep” sound if
needed (until the long beep sound). If you want to start the beep
sound again, press the “Menu” key for a second time.
BAKING FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Baking”. The screen
displays the default cooking time and the light of “Start” and “Stir”
flash red. Then press “<” or “>” to select the food type: Vegetables, Fish,
Poultry or Meat.
• Press the “Temperature / Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time. Again
press the “Temperature / Timer” key and change the temperature by
pressing “<” and “>”.
• Press the “Stir” key and the “Stir” light comes on. Press it again and the
“Stir” function turns off. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function turns off.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker begins the “Baking” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.

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SOUP FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Soup”. The screen displays
the default cooking time, and the lights of “Start” and “Stir” flash red.
Then press “<” or “>” to select the food type: Vegetables, Fish, Poultry
or Meat.
• Press the “Temperature / Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time.
• Press the “Stir” key and the “Stir” light comes on. Press it again and the
“Stir” function turns off. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function turns off.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Soup” cooking program
and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the remaining
cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
STEAM FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the “Steam” function. The screen displays
the default cooking time and the “Start” light flashes red. Then press “<”
or “>” to select the food type: Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press the “Temperature / Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Steam” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
Recommendations for steam cooking
• The quantity of water must be appropriate and always lower than the steam
basket. Exceeding this level (2.5L max) may cause overflowing during use.
Note that in the bowl, the mark of 4 cups corresponds to about 1L of water.
• The approximate cooking times for steam are 1 h 30 min for 2L of
water and 45 min for 1L of water.
• Place the steam basket onto the bowl.
• Add the ingredients into the basket.

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STEW/ SLOW COOK FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Stew/Slow Cook”. The screen
displays the default cooking time, and the “Start” light flashes red. Then
press “<” or “>” to select the food type: Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press the “Temperature / Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time. Press
“Temperature / Timer” again to change the temperature by pressing “<”
and “>”.
• “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to turn off the “Stir” function. Press it
again to activate it. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the stirring
function automatically stays on.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Stew/Slow Cook”
cooking program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
SAUTÉ FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the “Sauté” function. The screen displays
the default cooking time and the “Start” light flashes red. Then press
“<” or “>” to select the food type: Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time. Press
“Temperature/Timer” again to change the temperature by pressing “<”
and “>”.
• “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to turn off the “Stir” function. Press
it again to activate it. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function automatically stays on.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Sauté” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.

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JAM FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Jam”. The screen displays
the default cooking time and the “Start” light flashes red.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time. Press
“Temperature/Timer” again to change the temperature by pressing “<”
and “>”.
• “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to turn off the “Stir” function. Press
it again to activate it. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function automatically stays on.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Jam” cooking program and
the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times.
Note: There is no keep warm function for this program.
PORRIDGE FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Porridge”. The screen
displays the default cooking time and the “Start” light flashes red.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting function
and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time.
• “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to turn off the “Stir” function. Press
it again to activate it. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function automatically stays on.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker begins the “Porridge” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times
and begins the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator comes
on and the screen displays the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
Note:
• Do not use the steam basket to cook with this function because it
may cause the steam basket to melt.

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CHOICE OF INGREDIENTS FOR YOGURT
Milk
What milk should you use?
All our recipes (unless otherwise stipulated) use cow’s milk. You can also
use plant-based milk such as soy or other animal milks including sheep
and goat but just note that in these cases, the firmness of the yogurt may
vary depending on the milk that is used. Raw milk or long-life milks, as well
as all the other milks listed below are suitable for your appliance:
• Long-life sterilized milk: UHT whole milk results in firmer yogurt. Using semi-
skimmed milk results in less firm yogurt. However, you can use semi-skimmed
milk and add one or two pots of powdered milk to even out the consistency.
• Pasteurized milk: this milk produces more of a creamy yogurt with a
little bit of skin on the top.
• Raw milk (farm milk): this must be boiled. It’s also recommended that you
let it boil for a long time. It would be dangerous to use this milk without
boiling it. You must then leave it to cool before using it in your appliance.
Culturing using yogurt prepared with raw milk is not recommended.
• Powdered milk: using powdered milk results in very creamy yogurt.
Follow the instructions on the manufacturer’s box.
Choose a whole milk, preferably long-life UHT.
Raw (fresh) or pasteurized milk must be boiled, then cooled and needs
the skin to be removed.
YOGURT FUNCTION
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Yogurt/Cheese”. The screen
displays “P1” for the Yogurt program, then the default cooking time
“08:00”, and the “Start” light flashes red.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting function
and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time.
• Press the “Stir” key and “Stir” lights up. Press it again and the “Stir”
function is turned off. If no action is taken before cooking starts, the
stirring function automatically stays off. For this function, if the paddle
is activated, it only stirs during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time
in order to produce mixed yogurt.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker starts the “Yogurt” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times.
Note: There is no keep warm function for this program.

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The ferment
For yogurt
This is made either from:
• Store-bought natural yogurt with the longest expiry date possible, and
therefore, your yogurt will contain a more active ferment for a firmer
yogurt.
• A freeze-dried ferment. In this case, follow the activation time
specified on the ferment instructions. You can find these ferments in
supermarkets, pharmacies and certain health stores.
• One of your recently prepared yogurts. This must be natural and
recently prepared. This is called culturing. After five culturing processes,
the used yogurt loses active ferments and therefore risks giving you a
less firm consistency. You then need to start again using a store-bought
yogurt or freeze-dried ferment.
If you boil the milk, wait until it reaches room temperature before
adding the ferment.
If the heat is too high, you can destroy the properties of your ferment.
Fermentation time
• Your yogurt needs between 6 and 12 hours of fermentation, depending
on the basic ingredients and the results you’re after.
Fluid
6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 11h 12h
Firm
Sweet Acidic
• Once the yogurt cooking process is finished, the yogurt should be placed
in a refrigerator for at least 4 hours and can be kept for a maximum of
7 days.

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This function makes soft cheese. For best results, use full-cream milk and
chilled soft cheese.
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Yogurt/Cheese”. The screen
displays “P1” for the Yogurt program. Press “<” or “>” to switch to “P2”
for the cream cheese function. The screen displays the default cooking
time of “0:45” and the “Start” light flashes red.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting function
and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker begins the “Cheese” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times.
Note: There is no keep warm function for this program.
CHEESE FUNCTION
BREAD RISING FUNCTION
This function rises bread dough at 30°C or 40°C after manual kneading
and before baking.
• Press the “Menu” key to select the function “Bread Rising”. The screen
displays the default cooking time “01:00” and the “Start” light flashes
red.
• Press the “Temperature/Timer” key to activate the time setting
function and then press “<” and “>” to change the cooking time. Press
“Temperature/Timer” again to change the temperature by pressing “<”
and “>”.
• Press the “Start” key. The multicooker begins the “Bread Rising” cooking
program and the “Start” light comes on. The screen displays the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of the cooking process, the multicooker “beeps” three times.
Note: There is no keep warm function for this program.
Recommendations for dough proofing (bread rising):
• To prepare the dough separately and put it in the inner bowl, close the
lid and select the “Bread Rising” function.
• Once your dough is ready, you can use the “Baking” function at 160°C
to bake for 20-23 minutes. Then turn it on the other side for another
23 minutes approximately (depending on the quantity of ingredients).