TEFAL RK900142 User manual

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Multicook & Grains
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A - Steam basket
B - Soaking basket
C - Rice and grains measuring cup
D - Measuring cup for water
E - Spatula
F - Inner lid
G - Micro pressure valve
- Condensation collector
I - Power cord
J - Carry handle
K - Removable inner bowl
L - Lid opening button
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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K
I
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MENU IST
CONTRO PANE DESCRIPTION
1 . Menu button
2. Temperature / Timer button
3. My recipes button
4. Cancel button
5. « - » decrease button
6. OK button
7. « + » increase button
8. On/Off button
9. Delayed Start button
10. Keep Warm button
11. Reheat button
12. LCD Screen
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Nutrition Menu
Program number
Texture
Number of servings
Number of rice or grain measuring cups
Quantity of water (measured using water measuring cup)
NUTRITION MENU

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Multicook menu
Program number
Time setting
Temperature setting
Cooking mode
Automatic cooking mode
Soaking mode
Cooking mode
Automatic cooking mode
MU TICOOK MENU

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•Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.
• This applian e is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or a separate remote ontrol system.
• This applian e an be used by hildren aged from 8 years and above
if they have been given supervision or instru tion on erning use of
the applian e in a safe way and if they understand the hazards
involved.Cleaning and user maintenan e shall not be made by
hildren unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the
applian e and its ord out of rea h of hildren aged less than 8 years.
• Applian es an be used by persons with redu ed physi al, sensory or
mental apabilities or la k of experien e and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instru tion on erning use of the applian e
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the applian e.
• This applian e is not intended for use by persons (in luding hildren) with
redu ed physi al, sensory or mental apabilities, or la k of experien e and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instru tion
on erning use of the applian e by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
applian e.
• As this applian e is for household use only, it is not intended for use in
the following appli ations and the guarantee will not apply for:
− Staff kit hen areas in shops, offi es and other working environments
− Farm houses
− By lients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
−Bed and breakfast type environments
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• If the power ord is damaged, it must be repla ed by a spe ial ord or
unit available from an authorised servi e entre.
• The applian e must not be immersed in water or any other liquid
• Use a damp loth or sponge with washing-up liquid to lean the
a essories and parts in onta t with food. Rinse with a damp loth or
sponge. Dry a essories and parts in onta t with food with a dry loth.
• If the symbol is marked on the applian e, this symbol means
“Caution: surfa es may be ome hot during use”.
• Caution: the surfa e of the heating element is subje t to residual heat
after use.
• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the applian e.
• Caution: your applian e has a removable power ord, do not spill liquid
on the onne tor.
• Always unplug the applian e:
− immediately after use
− when moving it
− prior to any leaning or maintenan e
− if it fails to fun tion orre tly
• Do not leave the applian e unattended whilst in operation.
• Burns an o ur by tou hing the hot surfa e of the applian e,
the hot water, steam or the food.
• During ooking, the applian e gives out heat and steam.
Keep fa e and hands away.
• The door or the outer surfa e may get hot when the applian e is operating.
• Do not get fa e and hands lose to the steam outlet. Do not obstru t
the steam outlet.
• For any problems or queries please onta t our Customer Relations
Team or onsult our web site.
• The applian e an be used up to an altitude of 4000 m.
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• For your safety, this applian e omplies with the safety regulations and dire tives in effe t at the
time of manufa ture (Low-voltage Dire tive, Ele tromagneti Compatibility, Food Conta t
Materials Regulations, Environment…).
• Che k that the power supply voltage orresponds to that shown on the applian e (alternating
urrent).
• Given the diverse standards in effe t, if the applian e is used in a ountry other than that in whi h
it is pur hased, have it he ked by an approved servi e entre.
Connecting to the power supply
• Do not use the applian e if:
− the applian e or the ord is damaged.
− the applian e has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly.
− In the event of the above, the applian e must be sent to an approved Servi e Centre.
Do not take the applian e apart yourself.
• Do not let the power ord hang where hildren may rea h it.
• Do not leave the power ord lose to or in onta t with sour es of heat or sharp edges.
• Always plug the applian e into an earthed so ket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you a ept liability for doing so, only use an extension
lead whi h is in good ondition, has an earthed plug and is suited to the power of the
applian e.
• Do not unplug the applian e by pulling on the ord.
Using
• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surfa e away from any water splashes.
• Do not allow the base of the applian e to ome into onta t with water or any other liquid.
• Never try to operate the applian e when the bowl is empty or without the bowl.
• The ontrol panel buttons must be allowed to operate freely.
• Do not remove the bowl while the applian e is working.
• Do not put the applian e dire tly onto a hot surfa e, or any other sour e of heat or flame, as it will
ause a failure or danger.
• The bowl and the heating plate should be in dire t onta t. Any obje t or food inserted between
these two parts would interfere with the orre t operation and may damage the applian e.
• Do not pla e the applian e or bowl near a heat sour e or in a hot oven, as serious damage ould
result.
• Do not put any food or water into the applian e until the bowl is in pla e.
• Respe t the levels indi ated in the re ipes.
• Should any part of your applian e at h fire, do not attempt to put it out with water. To smother
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the flames use a damp tea towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by an approved servi e entre with original spare parts.
Protect the environment
• Your applian e has been designed to run for many years. However, when you de ide to repla e it,
remember to think about how you an ontribute to prote ting the environment.
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Protect the environment
Your applian e ontains a number of materials that may be re overed or re y led.
Leave it at a lo al ivi waste olle tion point.

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 button on the housing.
Read the Instructions and carefully follow the operation method.
Clean the appliance:
Remove the bowl, inner lid (fig 1 and fig 2) and the pressure valve (fig 5).
Clean the bowl, the valve and the inner lid with a sponge.
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. Place inner lid back into position, lining up the grooves (fig
3) and gently press lid back into place (fig 4). Check the condensation collector is is fitted. Fit the detachable
cord into the socket on the cooker base.
• 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
• Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly positioned
• Make sure that the inner lid is correctly in position.
• Close the lid and press down until a “click” is heard.
• Install the power cord into the socket of the multicooker base and then plug into the power outlet.
• The default program is 01-White rice.
• Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged in or after cooking. Do not carry the
product while in use or just after cooking.
• This appliance is only intended for indoor use.
• Oven gloves must be used when handling the bowl and baskets when hot.
• It is recommended to remove the bowl and the soaking basket at the same to wait for the steam to
disperse before separating the bowl and soaking basket.
• The soaking basket and the steam basket must only be used for the function they are designed for.
• Do not block the steam vents during cooking.
• Do not use the bowl outisde the appliance (on the gas, on the heating plate, in an oven ...).
• Do not use metal utensils to stir the food in the bowl.
• The condensation collector must be emptied after each cooking.
• Do not use this appliance for deep frying.
Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns
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 “MAX” mark inside the bowl
If you want to cancel the "beep" sound, press buttons together for 5 seconds. The pictogram
USING YOUR APP IANCE
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To cancel a cooking program currently in use, press button for 5 seconds. You can also cancel a
program by a long press on the "Cancel" button.
To cancel a current setting, press "Cancel" button.
N° program Program Texture Automatic Manual Approximate
soaking time
Approximate
cooking time
Number of servings
(min/max)
1 White rice
Nutri + 1 40 – 50 min
2 – 12
Quick 1 20 – 30 min
Normal 1 30 – 40 min
Soft 1 40 – 50 min
2 Brown rice
Nutri + 1 1 h – 1 h 10 min
2 – 12
Quick 1 40 – 50 min
Normal 1 50 min – 1 h
Soft 1 50 min – 1 h
3 Chickpeas Nutri + 1 1 h 40 min 50 min – 1 h 2 – 6
4 Quinoa
Nutri + 1 2 h 20 min – 2 h 30 min
2 – 8Quick 1 20 – 30 min
Normal 1 20 – 30 min
5 Lentils
Nutri + 1 50 min – 1 h
2 – 10Quick 1 40min - 50min
Soft 1 1 h – 1 h10 min
6 Dried beans Nutri + 1 50 min 1h 30 min - 1 h 40 min 2 – 6
Normal 1 50 min 2 h 15 min - 2 h 30min
7 Baby Porridge
1 (4 - 6 months*) 1 20 – 30 min
2
2 (7 – 9 months) 1 1 h – 1 h 10 min
3 (10 – 12 months) 1 50 min – 1 h
4 (13 – 14 months) 1 40 – 50 min
8Brown Rice
+ Green Lentils Nutri + 1 1 h 20 min – 1 h 30 min 2 – 8
TOTAL NO. OF PROGRAMS 22
appears. Note that the start and end cooking beeps can not be cancelled.
To reactivate the beep, press again button for 5 seconds. The pictogram disappears.
The setting is kept in the memory.
If you leave your finger on and buttons, it allows you to increase or decrease the parameters quickly.
The buttons are only activated when the lid is closed.
The buttons cannot be adjusted if you are wearing oven gloves.
You can turn off your applicance by pressing button for 5 seconds, it sounds a long beep.
To reactivate your appliance press on any button.
NUTRITION MENU
The "Nutrition menu" is an automatic cooking mode. You can also adjust the cooking mode for different textures of food
and the number of servings (min/max), refer to the table below.
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* For the UK only: follow your UK health professionals advice on what age and
type of food to introduce solids to your baby, which is usually from 6 months.

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Choose the number of the
required program by
pressing the and
buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the desired texture
by pressing and
buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the number of
servings by pressing
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates quantity of
rice, quinoa or lentils (number
of cups) to pour in the bowl.
Once you have poured them in
the bowl, close the lid and
validate by pressing .
The picto flickers on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of cold water to add.
Use the measuring cup for
water provided with the
appliance to measure the
water quantity.
The picto appears on the
screen, it indicates that you
have to close the lid and the
Delayed start button
flashes. You can start the
cooking immediately or
delay the start (see the
Delayed Start section for
instructions). Press button
to start the cooking
immediately. The appliance
sounds a long beep to
indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
The appliance enters into
automatic cooking: the picto
, and appear on
the screen.
The picto disappears before
the end of cooking, the appliance
sounds 2 beeps and the screen
displays the remaining cooking
time. This time can differ
according to the choosen
program and the desired texture.
At the end of the cooking, the
appliance sounds 3 beeps and
enters into keep warm (the keep
warm button illuminates).
White rice (01) / Brown rice (02) / Quinoa (04) / entils (05)
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Note: Water quantities for
rice cooking can be adjust
depending on your taste: add
a little extra water for fluffier
rice and a little less water for
firmer rice.

Chickpeas (03)
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The appliance indicates that
you need to put the soaking
basket in the bowl. The picto
flashes on the screen.
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of dried chickpeas
(number of cups) to pour in the
bowl. Once you have poured
them in the bowl, close the lid
and validate by pressing .
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of cold water to add.
Use the measuring cup for
water provided with the
appliance to measure the
water quantity. Close the lid
and validate by pressing .
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Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and . buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the number of servings
by pressing and .
buttons. Validate by pressing
.
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Press once you have put in
the soaking basket.
Once you have drained the
soaking water and well rinsed
the chickpeas under running
water, place the soaking
basket into the bowl to begin
the cooking phase.
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The appliance sounds a long
beep to indicate the beginning of
the cooking. The appliance
enters into automatic soaking:
the picto , and
appear on the screen.
At the end of soaking time, the
appliance sounds 2 beeps and
the picto below flashes. This
indicates that you have to drain
the soaking water.
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Beans (06)
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Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the desired texture
by pressing and
buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the number of
servings by pressing
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
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The appliance indicates the
quantity of water to add in the
bowl. Press to start the
cooking phase.
Note: The condensation
collector must be emptied
between the 2 steps (soaking
and cooking) to avoid
overflow during the last
cooking.
The picto appears on the
screen, it indicates that you
have to close the lid and the
Delayed start button flashes.
You can start the cooking
immediately or delay the start
(see the Delayed Start section
for instructions)..
Press button to start the
cooking immediatly. The
appliance sounds a long beep
to indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
The appliance enters into
automatic cooking: the picto
, and and appear
on the screen.
The picto disappears
before the end of cooking,
the appliance sounds 2
beeps and the screen
displays the remaining
cooking time . This time can
differ according to the
choosen program and the
desired texture.
At the end of the cooking,
the appliance sounds 3
beeps and enters into keep
warm (the keep warm
button illuminates).
Note: The Beans program (06) is suitable for cooking dried beans such as red kidney beans, cannellini
beans, black beans, etc.

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Once you have drained the
soaking water and well rinse
the beans under running
water. Place the soaking
basket into the bowl to begin
the cooking phase.
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The appliance indicates that
you need to put the soaking
basket in the bowl. The picto
flashes on the screen.
Press once you have put
in the soaking basket.
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of dried beans
(number of cups) to pour in the
bowl. Once you have poured
them in the bowl, close the lid
and validate by pressing .
5
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of cold water to add.
Use the measuring cup
provided with the appliance
to measure the required
water quantity. Close the lid
and validate by pressing .
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The appliance sounds a long
beep to indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
The appliance enters into
automatic soaking: the picto
, and appear on
the screen.
At the end of soaking time, the
appliance sounds 2 beeps and
the picto below flashes. This
indicates that you have to drain
the soaking water.

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Baby Porridge (07)
1
Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
2
Choose the number
corresponding to the age of
your baby by pressing
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
1 => 4 to 6 months
(see note below)
2 => 7 to 9 months
3 => 10 to 12 months
4 => 13 to 14 months
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The appliance enters into
automatic cooking: the
choosen program number, the
picto , and appear
on the screen.
The picto , disappears
before the end of cooking, the
appliance sounds 2 beeps and
the screen displays the remaining
cooking time. This time can
differ according the choosen
program and the desired texture.
At the end of the cooking, the
appliance sounds several beeps
and enters into keep warm (the
keep warm button illuminates).
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The appliance indicates the
quantity of water to add to the
bowl . Press to start the
cooking phase.
Note: The condensation
collector must be emptied
between the 2 steps (soaking
and cooking) to avoid
overflow during the last
cooking.
The picto appears on the
screen, it indicates that you
have to close the lid and the
Delayed start button
flashes. You can start the
cooking immediately or
delay the start (see the
Delayed Start section for
instructions). Press button
to start the cooking
immediately. The appliance
sounds a long beep to
indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
The appliance enters into
automatic cooking: the
picto , and appear
on the screen.
The picto disappears
before the end of cooking,
the appliance sounds 2
beeps and the screen
displays the remaining
cooking time . This time can
differ according the choosen
program and the desired
texture.
At the end of the cooking,
the appliance sounds 3
beeps and enters into keep
warm (the keep warm
button illuminates).
For the UK only: follow your UK
health professionals advice on what
age and type of food to introduce
solids to your baby.

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Brown Rice + Green entils (08)
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Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
Choose the number of
servings by pressing
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
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The appliance indicates:
a) the brown rice quantity
(number of cups) to pour in the
bowl. Once you have poured
your brown rice in the bowl,
close the lid and validate by
pressing .
b) the green lentils quantity
(number of cups) to pour in the
bowl. Once you have poured your
green lentils in the bowl, close the
lid and validate by pressing .
4
The picto flashes on the
screen. It indicates the
quantity of cold water to add.
Use the measuring cup
provided to measure the
required water quantity. Close
the lid and validate by pressing
.
5
The picto appears on the
screen, it indicates that you
have to close the lid and the
Delayed start button
flashes. You can start the
cooking immediately or
delay the start (see the
Delayed Start section for the
instructions). Press button
to start the cooking
immediately. The appliance
sounds a long beep to
indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
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The appliance sounds a long
beep to indicate the beginning of
the cooking.
The appliance enters into
automatic soaking: the picto
, and appear on
the screen.
The picto disappears
before the end of cooking, the
appliance sounds 2 beeps and
the screen displays the remaining
cooking time . This time can
differ according to the choosen
program and the desired texture.
At the end of the cooking, the
appliance sounds 3 beeps and
enters into keep warm (the keep
warm button illuminates).

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N°
program Programs Automatic
Manual
(adjust
temp.
setting)
Temperature (°C) Cooking Time Delayed
Start
Default Range Default Range
9 Pilaf / Risotto 1 Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic *
10 Steam 1 Automatic Automatic 30 min 5 min – 3 h *
11 Slow Cook 3 100°C 80°C – 100°C 1 h 30 min 5 min – 9 h *
12 Browning 13 160°C 100°C – 160°C 20 min 5 min – 1 h 30
13 Pasta 1 Automatic Automatic 8 min 3 min – 1 h
14 Bake 13 145°C 100°C – 160°C 40 min 5 min – 4 h *
15 Soup 1 Automatic Automatic 40 min 5 min – 3 h *
16 Bread Rising 2 40°C 30°C – 40°C 30 min 5 min – 9 h
17 Dessert 13 140°C 100°C – 160°C 45 min 5min – 2 h *
18 Cream Cheese 2 Automatic Automatic 2 h 30 min – 4 h
19 Yogurt 1 Automatic Automatic 8 h 1 h – 24 h
20 Jam 1 Automatic Automatic 30 min 5 min – 2 h *
Reheat 2 100°C 80°C – 100°C 20 min 5 min – 1 h *
Keep warm 1 75°C _ _ _ *
My Recipes 5 100°C
40°C – 100°C
30 min
1 min – 9 h
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105°C – 160°C 1 min – 2 h
Programs 7 53
TOTAL NO. MULTICOOK
PROGRAMS 60
MU TICOOK MENU

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Risotto/Pilaf (09)
Steam (10) / Slow Cook (11) / Browning (12) / Bake (14) /
Cream Cheese (18) / Yogurt (19) / Jam (20)
Soup (15) / Bread rising (16) / Dessert (17) /
1
Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
2
The picto appears on the
screen, you can add your
ingredients. Close the lid. Then
press button. The Delayed
start button flickers. flashes. You
can start the cooking
immediately or delay the start
(see the section Delayed Start
for the instructions).
instructions) or immediatly.
Press button to start the
cooking immediately.
3
The appliance enters into
automatic cooking: the picto
, and appear on
the screen.
At the end of the cooking, the
appliance sounds 3 beeps and
enters into keep warm (the keep
warm button illuminates).
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Choose the number of the
program by pressing the
and buttons. Validate by
pressing .
The default cooking time
appears on the secreen. You
can adjust the time by pressing
the button. Then press
and buttons to
adjust the time. Validate by
pressing .
For some programs, you can
adjust the temperature (refer to
the table) but do it before setting
the time. Press the button
and adjust the desired
temperature by pressing
and buttons. Validate by
pressing . Then set the
time setting as explained before.