TEFAL RK901 User manual

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MULTICOOK & STIR
www.tefal.com

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CONTROL PANEL

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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 “DIY” 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 Crust/Fry function
f Jam function
g Porridge function
h Yogurt/Cheese function
i Bread rising function
j Dessert function
k Rice Cereals function
l Pilaf Risotto function
m Pasta function
n Defrost function
o Reheat function
18 Power cord
19 Housing

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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 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.
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
been given supervision or instruction concerning

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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 a authorised service centre.
• If your appliance is fitted with fixed power
cord: if the power supply cord is damage, 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 diswashing
liquid to clean the accessories and parts in
contact with foodstuff. Rince with a damp
cloth or sponge. Drying accessories and parts in
contact with food with a dry cloth.

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• 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 gives out heat
and steam. Keep face and hands away.
• Cooking appliances should be positioned in
a stable situation with the handles (if any)
positioned to avoid spillage of the hot liquids.
• Do not get face and hands close to the steam
outlet. Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
• For any problems or queries please contact our
Customer Relations Team or consult our web site.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of
4000 m.
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and
directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,
Environment…).

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• 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 centre.
Connecting to the power supply
• Do not use the appliance if:
− the appliance or the cord is damaged
− the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work
properly
− In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved
Service Centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not leave the cord hanging
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only
use an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
• Allways disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended
and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Using
• 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, as it will cause a failure or danger.
• The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Any object
or food inserted between these two parts would with the correct
operation.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as
serious damage could result.
• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in
place.

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• 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 tea towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by a service centre with original
spare parts.
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 centre
(according to model).
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 the
accessories and printed documents.
• Open the lid by pushing the opening button on the housing – fig.1.
Read the Instructions and carefully follow the operation method.
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 a sponge and washing
up liquid.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the inner lid
in the right positions on the top lid of machine. Then, put the inner
lid behind the 2 ribs and push it on the top until it’s fixed. 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 liquid underneath the bowl
and on the heating element – fig.6.
• Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly
positioned – fig.7.
• Assembly the paddle with the bottom connector, the support ring, and
the stir paddle - fig.8 and place it into the bowl - fig.9.
• Make sure that the inner lid is correctly in position.
• Close the lid in place so you hear a “click”.
• Install the power cord into the socket of the multicooker base and then
plug into the power outlet. The appliance will ring a long sound «Beep»,
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 enters into standby mode, 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 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 cooking, as there is a
danger of burns – fig.12.
After start the cooking, if you wish to change the selected cooking
menu because of an error, press «KEEP WARM/CANCEL» key and re-
choose the menu 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 + ingredient should not exceed the
highest mark inside the bowl - fig.7.
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
Crust/Fry
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 •
Dessert -45min 5min-2h 5Possible
Cooking
time
~24h
5160 °C 100/110/120/130/
140 /150/160 °C •
Rice/Cereals -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
Crust/Fry Jam Porridge Yogurt – cheese Bread rising
Dessert Rice/ Cereals Pilaf / Risotto Pasta Defrost
Reheat
• The screen displays the default cooking time of each function (except
Rice/Cereals, Pilaf/Risotto and Yogurt/Cheese). If available for the
chosen program, “Keep warm” and “Stir” indicators flashes. “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 «Menu» key to select function «Baking». The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of «Start» and “Stir” will flash red. Then
press «<» or «>» to select the food type : Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or
Meat.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time. Press again
«Temperature / Timer» and change the temperature by pressing «<»
and «>».
• Press «Stir» key and the “Stir” light will come on. Press again and the
“Stir” function will be off. If no action is done before starting the
cooking, the stirring function will be off.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Baking” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and
begin the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on
and the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.

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SOUP FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Soup». The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of «Start» and “Stir” will flash red. Then
press «<» or «>» to select the food type : Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or
Meat.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time.
• Press «Stir» key and the “Stir” light will come on. Press again and the
“Stir” function will be off. If no action is done before starting the
cooking, the stirring function will be off.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Soup” cooking program
and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the remaining
cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and
begin the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on
and the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
STEAM FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Steam». The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of «Start» will flash red. Then press «<»
or «>» to select the food type : Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Steam” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and
begin the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on
and the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
Recommendations for steam cooking
• The quantity of water must be appropriate and always be lower than
steam basket. Exceeding this level (2.5L max) may cause overfows
during use. For information the mark of 2 cups in the bowl correspond
to about 1L of water.
• The approximate cooking time for steam are 1h30 for 2L of water and
45 min for 1L of water.
• Place the steam basket onto the bowl.
• Add the ingredients in the basket.

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STEW/ SLOW COOK FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Stew/Slow cook». The screen
displays the default cooking time, the light of «Start» will flash red. Then
press «<» or «>» to select the food type : Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time. Press again
«Temperature / Timer» to change the temperature by pressing «<» and
«>».
• The light of “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to off the “Stir” function.
Press again to activate. If no action is done before starting the cooking,
the stirring function will be on.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Stew/ Slow cook” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and begin
the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on and
the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function has
been active.
CRUST FRY FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Crust Fry». The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of «Start» will flash red. Then press «<»
or «>» to select the food type : Vegetables, Fish, Poultry or Meat.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time. Press again
«Temperature / Timer» to change the temperature by pressing «<» and
«>».
• The light of “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to off the “Stir” function.
Press again to activate. If no action is done before starting the cooking,
the stirring function will be on.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Crust Fry” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and
begin the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on
and the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.

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JAM FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Jam». The screen displays the default
cooking time, the light of «Start» will flash red.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function and
then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time. Press again «Temperature
/ Timer» to change the temperature by pressing «<» and «>».
• The light of “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to off the “Stir” function. Press
again to activate. If no action is done before starting the cooking, the stirring
function will be on.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Jam” cooking program and
the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the remaining cooking
time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times.
Note: No keep warm function for this function
PORRIDGE FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Porridge». The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of «Start» will flash red.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time.
• The light of “Stir” lights up. Press the “Stir” key to off the “Stir” function.
Press again to activate. If no action is done before starting the cooking,
the stirring function will be on.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Porridge” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times and
begin the keep warm program, the “Keep Warm” indicator will come on
and the screen will display the time for which the keep warm function
has been active.
Note:
• Always use this function with oil and food. With oil only, it may
cause a failure or danger.
• Do not use the steam basket to cook with this function, it may cause
melting of the steam basket.

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CHOICE OF INGREDIENTS FOR YOGURT
Milk
What milk should you use?
All our recipes (unless otherwise stipulated) are prepared using cow’s
milk. You can use plant milk such as soya milk for example as well as
sheep or goat’s milk but, in this case, the firmness of the yogurt may vary
depending on the milk used. Raw milk or long-life milks and all the milks
described below are suitable for your appliance:
• Long-life sterilised milk: UHT whole milk results in firmer yogurt. Using
semi-skimmed milk will result in less firm yogurt. However, you can use
semi-skimmed milk and add one or two pots of powdered milk.
• Pasteurised milk: this milk gives a more creamy yogurt with a little bit
of skin on the top.
• Raw milk (farm milk): this must be boiled. It is also recommended to
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 will result in very creamy yogurt.
Follow the instructions on the manufacturer’s box.
Choose a whole milk, preferably long-life UHT.
Raw (fresh) or pasteurised milk must be boiled then cooled and needs
the skin removing.
YOGURT FUNCTION
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Yogurt/Cheese». The screen
displays “P1” for Yogurt program, then the default cooking time
«08:00», , the light of «Start» will flash red.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time.
• Press «Stir» key and the light of “Stir” lights up. Press again and the
“Stir” function will be off. If no action is done before starting the
cooking, the stirring function will be off. For this function, if the paddle
is activated, it will only stir during the last 15 min of the cooking time
in order to do mixed yogurt.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Yogurt” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times.
Note: No keep warm function for this function

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EN
The ferment
For yogurt
This is made either from:
• One shop-bought natural yogurt with the longest expiry date possible;
your yogurt will therefore contain more active ferment for a firmer
yogurt.
• From 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 in certain health product stores.
• From one of your recently prepared yogurt – 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 a less
firm consistency. You then need to start again using a shopbought
yogurt or freeze-dried ferment.
If you have boiled the milk, wait until it has reached room temperature
before adding the ferment.
Too high a heat may destroy the properties of your ferment.
Fermentation time
• Your yogurt will need between 6 and 12 hours of fermentation,
depending on the basic ingredients and the result you are 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 it can be kept max 7
days in refrigerator.

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This function is to make soft cheese. It is preferably to use full-cream milk
and some chilled soft cheese.
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Yogurt/Cheese». The screen
displays “P1” for Yogurt program. Press «<» or «>» to switch to “P2” for
Cream cheese function. The screen displays the default cooking time
«02:00», the light of «Start» will flash red.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time.
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Cheese” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times.
Note: No keep warm function for this function
CHEESE FUNCTION
BREADRISINGFUNCTION
This function is to rise bread dough at 30 °C or 40°C after manual
kneading and before baking.
• Press «Menu» key to select function «Bread rising». The screen displays
the default cooking time “01:00” , the light of «Start» will flash red.
• Press «Temperature / Timer» key to activate the time setting function
and then press «<» and «>» to change the cooking time. Press again
«Temperature / Timer» to change the temperature by pressing «<» and
«>».
• Press «Start» key. The multicooker will start the “Bread Rising” cooking
program and the “Start” light will come on. The screen will display the
remaining cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, the multicooker will “beep” three times.
Note: No keep warm function for this function
Recommendations Dough proofing (Bread rising):
• To prepare the dough separately and put it in the inner bowl, close the
lid and select «Bread rising» function.
• Once your dough is ready, you can use “Baking” function at 160°C
to bake for 20-23 minutes. Then turn it on other side for another 23
minutes approximate (depending on quantity of ingredients).