KY-385 KUCHEF Multi-Cooker IM-V1.2
KY-385 KUCHEF Multi-Cooker IM-V1.2
KY-385 KUCHEF Multi-Cooker IM-V1.2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
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YEAR WARRANTY
CAUTION: Hot!
Do not touch: The temperature of accessible surfaces, including the
lid, will be high during use and for some time after it. Do not touch hot
surfaces, use handles, knobs and oven mitts.
Lid: Always use the appliance covered unless your recipe/instructions
state otherwise. Position the lid so the steam vent is directed away from
you during use. When opening the lid, take due care to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
Steam vent: During or immediately after cooking, the area near the steam
vent hole remains very hot. To avoid burns, do not touch this area.
Moving the appliance: Exercise caution when moving the appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Do not move it during cooking.
B Accessories
11 Ladle
12 Rice spoon
13 Measuring cup
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14 Steamer basket
C Documentation (not shown)
Instruction manual 8
Quick start guide
Warranty card
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11 12 13
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CAUTION!
Never immerse the appliance (outer housing) in water for cleaning, or
expose the electrical connections to water or other liquid.
Power connection
Make sure your household outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond
to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating label.
Insert the connector end of the cord into the appliance inlet first, then insert
the electrical plug into the wall outlet and switch on power at the outlet.
Disconnection
Switch off power at the wall outlet, then remove the plug from the outlet.
Unplug the connector from the appliance inlet.
NOTE
The appliance may produce a slight odour when it is first heating up. This
is due to the components being new and can be disregarded safely. It is
entirely harmless and will soon subside. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Button Function
STIR Press to start or stop the stirring paddle operation (for
programs that have no automatic stirring).
RESET Press to reset time and temperature to factory default
settings (only effective if pressed before start of cooking).
TEMPERATURE Press to adjust the temperature, before and during
cooking, in 5 degree steps (depends on program
selection).
DISPLAY SCREEN Displays the current menu/program selection, time and
temperature.
TIME Press to adjust the cooking time in 1 minute steps.
OFF | KEEP WARM During operation, press to switch off and end the program.
This button can also be used to keep food warm, if the
program does not include an automatic 2 hour warm-
keeping cycle. At the end of a program, when the
appliance is in standby mode and nothing is selected on
the LCD, press this button to enter KEEP WARM mode.
ON | MENU Press once to switch the appliance on, the LCD will show
'- - - -'.
Press again, repeatedly, to select the desired program
from the following options: Slow Cook, Stew, Roast,
Stir Fry, Steam, Risotto, Soup, Sear/Saut, Meat, Rice,
Poultry, Pasta
Slow
360 180600 85 70120 Manual Yes
Cook
Sear /
30 599 160 40170 Manual Yes
Saut
# See pages 1724 for more information about the cooking programs.
N/A Not applicable; time or temperature cannot be adjusted.
Ensure the appliance is clean and dry, fully assembled, and the
1 stirring paddle is properly fitted on the spindle inside the inner pot, if
required (see page 11 for details).
2 Prepare your food to be cooked in the Multi-Cooker.
Place your ingredients in the inner pot, as per your recipe. Make
3 sure you do not overfill the pot. Close the lid, unless your recipe/
instructions specify to cook uncovered.
To connect the Multi-Cooker to the power supply, insert the
4 connector end of the cord into the appliance inlet, then insert the
electrical plug into the wall outlet and switch on power at the outlet.
Press the ON | MENU button to switch the appliance on. It will beep
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and "- - - -" will appear on the LCD.
Press the ON | MENU button again, repeatedly, until your desired
6 cooking program indicator illuminates. The ON | MENU indicator will
remain flashing for 5 seconds until the program starts.
7 Refer to page 15 for how to adjust the time or temperature.
If you have selected the wrong program, press the OFF | KEEP
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WARM button and restart programming.
Once a program has been selected, the LCD will show the time of the
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program, and then the time remaining during the cooking process.
At the end of the program, the Multi-Cooker will beep and enter an
10 automatic warm-keeping cycle, if the program includes this (see page
13 for program details).
If no warm-keeping cycle is included in the program, the appliance
will stop operating. At that stage you may add a warm-keeping time
manually by pressing the OFF | KEEP WARM button (see page 16 for
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more information on manual warm-keeping).
NOTE: Do not press this button during the program duration, as this
will stop the cooking process.
Temperature Adjustment
The default cooking temperature can be adjusted for some preset cooking
programs. To adjust the temperature, proceed as follows:
Press the ON | MENU button to switch the appliance on, then press it
again, repeatedly, until your desired program is selected.
Press the TEMPERATURE button. When the temperature display is
flashing on the LCD, press the TEMPERATURE button to adjust the
cooking temperature in 5 degree steps. Press and hold the button to
increase the cooking temperature in 10 degree steps.
Reset
The Reset function can be used to restore any of the preset programs to their
default settings if you have adjusted the settings manually during operation.
Press the RESET button to restore the time and temperature values to their
default settings if you have adjusted these settings manually.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The Multi-Cooker will take about 5 seconds after you press a button to
start the program.
Default cooking times are approximate, so you may have to experiment
a little until you find your perfect settings. Many cooking times and
temperatures are adjustable, see the instructions on the previous pages.
CAUTION: At the end of the cooking time, take care of escaping steam
when opening the lid to avoid scalding.
CAUTION: Take extreme care when taking the inner cooking pot with
hot food out of the appliance. The pot gets very hot during use. Use
both hands and oven mitts or pot holders to avoid scalding.
Always disconnect the appliance before taking the inner cooking pot
out. To disconnect, switch off power at the wall outlet and remove the
plug from the outlet, then remove the connector end from the appliance
inlet. Grip the plug when disconnecting, do not pull the cord.
The non-stick coated surface inner cooking pot can easily be scratched
with metal utensils, so only use wooden or plastic spoons or spatulas.
Roast
This program is designed for roasting meat or cooking pot roasts that fit into
the interior cooking pot at 130C. This cooking temperature is not adjustable.
Roasting times vary and depend on the type, cut and quantity of meat. The
default cooking time is 60 minutes, but you can adjust this as desired.
At the end of the cooking time, the multi-cooker will automatically enter
warm-keeping mode.
For best results:
Close the lid and preheat the appliance for 23 minutes on the Roast
setting. Then add a little oil or cooking fat into the preheated pot and let it
heat up.
Place the meat into the pot and sear it first on all sides without the lid, then
add a little liquid and close the lid.
Keep the lid closed during cooking.
Steam
The Multi-Cooker comes complete with a stainless steel steamer basket so
you can use the appliance for steaming food. Stirring is not required during
steaming, so there is no need for the stirring paddle.
The default cooking time is 30 minutes, but you can adjust this accoridng to
the food. Keep in mind that it will take some time for the water to heat up.
At the end of the cooking time, the multi-cooker will automatically enter
warm-keeping mode.
For best results:
Fill approximately 600mL water in the inner cooking pot. Do not overfill, the
steamer basket should be above the water level during steaming.
Place the steamer basket into the inner pot, it should rest on the inside rim.
Place the food to be steamed inside the steamer basket.
Close the lid and press the ON | MENU button to select the Steam program.
Close the lid and keep it closed during cooking.
CAUTION: Take extreme care and use oven mitts to avoid scalding when
removing the steamer basket from the pot. Both pot and basket will be very
hot, and hot steam will escape when removing the lid.
Sear / Saut
This program is designed for browning meat pieces or sauting ingredients
before stewing. It can be used to sear meat before stewing it to seal in
juices and flavours, or independently to saut food such as mushrooms,
onions, capsicum, etc. to a soft consistency. The Sear/Saut program does
not include automatic stirring action, but you can select manual stirring,
if desired. Just ensure the stirring paddle is properly fitted before adding
ingredients.
Cooking times vary and depend on the food to be cooked. The default
cooking time is 30 minutes, but you can adjust this as required. At the end
of the cooking time, the multi-cooker will automatically enter warm-keeping
mode.
For best results:
Preheat the appliance, covered, for 23 minutes on the Sear/Saut setting.
Add a little oil or cooking fat into the preheated pot and let it heat up before
adding the meat for searing or the ingredients for sauting.
Keep the pot open during shorter searing/sauting periods.
Poultry
This program is designed for cooking poultry and other white meats. It does
not include automatic stirring action, but you can select manual stirring,
if desired. Just ensure the stirring paddle is properly fitted before adding
ingredients.
The default cooking time is 50 minutes, but you can adjust this if your type or
quantity of meat requires more or less time. Always ensure that thicker cuts
are thoroughly cooked through before serving.
At the end of the cooking time, the multi-cooker will automatically enter
warm-keeping mode.
For best results:
Close the lid and preheat the appliance for 23 minutes on the Poultry
setting. Then add a little oil or cooking fat into the preheated pot and let it
heat up before adding the poultry pieces for roasting.
Sear the poultry pieces on all sides without the lid, then add a little liquid,
close the lid and keep it closed during cooking.
CAUTION!
Disconnect before cleaning: Before cleaning any part of the
Multi-Cooker, make sure it is unplugged from the power supply and has
cooled down completely.
Do not immerse: Never immerse the Multi-Cooker in water. Never wash it
under running water. Only the removable, non-stick coated inner cooking
pot and the lid may be washed in water. The appliance housing must only
be wiped with a well wrung out, damp cloth.
What NOT to use for cleaning: Do not use alkaline, harsh chemical or
alcohol based cleansers for cleaning any part of the appliance. Do not
use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or hard brushes. Do not use metal
objects to scrape food off surfaces. Do not wash parts in the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT!
Trying to repair the appliance yourself, undertaking incorrect repairs or making
modifications will expose you to considerable danger and will void the warranty.
Spare parts
Our after sales support centre stocks the following spare parts for the
KY-385 KUCHEF Multi-Cooker. To purchase a part, call the centre on
1300 886 649 or email us at info@tempo.org
Detachable power cord
Drip container
Inner cooking pot
Ladle
Lid with handle and steam vent
Pot handles
Rice spoon
Steamer basket
Compliance
This product complies with the following standards:
AS/NZS 60335.1:2011+A1:2012 and AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2013 for
electrical safety
EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2011 for electromagnetic compatibility
Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your
household rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances
that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health
if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the
disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for
recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in
your area.
Osso Buco
Ingredients
6x 4cm thick osso buco slices (veal) Gremolata
2 tbsp plain flour 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
1/3 cup white wine 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
400g tin diced tomatoes
2 tsp caster sugar
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Preheat the cooker, covered, for 23 minutes on the Sear/Saut setting. While
it is preheating, coat the veal slices in flour, shake off excess.
Add a little oil and sear the meat in batches. Remove and set aside.
Add the wine, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute. Return the meat to the pot
and add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning.
Press the OFF | KEEP WARM button, then set the unit to the Slow Cook program.
Cook the osso buco for 67 hours, covered.
Combine the ingredients for the gremolata and serve sprinkled on top of the meat
and sauce.
Beef Stew
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil 150mL red wine
500g beef chuck steak or gravy beef 500mL beef stock
1 large onion Salt & pepper to taste
250g mushrooms 1 tbsp plain flour
2 carrots
Preparation
Preheat the cooker, covered, for 23 minutes on the Sear/Saut setting.
Add the oil to the pot and when it is hot, sear the meat in batches. Remove
and set aside. Add onion, mushroom and carrots and cook until softened.
Add the beef and stir to combine. Add the wine, stock and seasoning. Press
the OFF | KEEP WARM button to cancel the program, then set the unit to the
Stew program and adjust the cooking time to 120 minutes.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally. Towards the end of the cooking time, stir
through the flour and let it cook through for a few minutes thicken the gravy.
Ensure the stirring paddle is fitted in the pot when stir frying.
Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
300g mushrooms 2 tbsp flour
2 celery sticks, chopped 800mL vegetable stock
1 onion, chopped 100mL double cream
1/2 leek, chopped Salt & pepper to taste
1 garlic glove, crushed
Preparation
Ensure that the stirring paddle is properly fitted before adding the
vegetables, flour, stock and seasoning to the inner cooking pot.
Close the lid and press the ON | MENU button repeatedly to select the
Soup program.
During cooking, press the STIR button to start/stop stirring, as required.
Keep the lid closed during cooking.
Towards the end of the cooking time, open the lid and add the double
cream and stir to combine.
Blend with a stick mixer for a smoother consistency before serving.
Beef Burritos
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp tomato paste
750g beef chuck steak or gravy beef 500mL beef stock
1 brown onion, chopped 400g tin corn kernels, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tomatoes, deseeded, cut into strips
1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 bunch fresh coriander
1 tsp cumin powder 6 tortillas
Preparation
Preheat the cooker, uncovered, for 23 minutes on the Sear/Saut setting.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot and cook the beef in batches until browned.
Remove and set aside. Add onion, garlic, chilli and cumin powder and
cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Cancel the program, then set the cooker to the Meat program and adjust the
time to 30 minutes. Return the beef to the pan and add the tomato paste.
Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, then add the stock and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated.
In a separate bowl, combine the corn, tomato, coriander and remaining
olive oil and season to taste. To serve, divide beef and salsa on tortillas and
roll into burritos.
Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to
be returned to the supplier for repair.
Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data
(such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on
a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on
a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of
repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this
data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair.
You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with
refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used
where they meet ALDIs stringent quality specifications.
If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may
escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at:
Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252
PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086
Telephone: 1300 886 649 (Aust) - Fax: (02) 9975 2688
Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust)
(Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30am to 06:00pm EST)
Email: info@tempo.org
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YEAR WARRANTY