IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances, basic electrical precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Intended for countertop use only. 3.
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20. Never drape cord over edge of counter. Never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord. 21. The clay pot is fragile. Be careful when carrying or storing. 22. Do not cook food directly in metal housing. 23.
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CLEAN UNIT THOROUGHLY BEFORE FIRST USE Ensure the packing paper on the heating surface is removed. Wash the clay pot and lid with warm water and a small amount of detergent. Rinse and dry clay pot thoroughly before placing in the housing. ...
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Do not add cold water if the pot is still hot. Thoroughly wash or sanitize the clay pot and let it dry completely before storing your VitaClay® in a dry and clean environment.
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PARTS ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATION: (1) Clay (ceramic) pot Cover (2) Steam valve (3) Clay (ceramic) Pot (4) Heat insulator (5) Handle (6) Cooker Housing (7) Control Panel (8) Power Cord...
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY AND FUNCTION KEYS (1) YOGURT key (2) STEAM / FAST (cooking) key: (3) SLOW cooking key (4) PORRIDGE key (5) WARM (6) MENU / CANCEL (7) “+” & “-“ How to select functions (1) YOGURT – Press Menu/Cancel once--the “yogurt” display light will blink.
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WARM mode. The PORRIDGE/OATMEAL function is good for cooking congee, steel cut or whole grain oatmeal, and porridge (please do not use VitaClay too cook “instant” or “quick” oats, as they cook too quickly and tend to burn, weakening the clay and ruining your meal!).
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How to Operate Your Cooker – 1. The ceramic inner pots have marks indicating different volume levels inside the pot. 2. To make porridge, we recommend using 8 cups of water or broth per cup of rice or oatmeal (because there will be some evaporation due to steam, which can be lessened by inserting the silicone plugs included).
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7. When cooking bone broth for extended periods of time, please monitor pot liquid every hour to ensure there is plenty of liquid inside to avoid food burning. If liquid is getting low, add HOT water. If there is no liquid left in the pot, DO NOT add any water, even hot water.
Safety Cautions- During cooking, DO NOT touch or put your face near the steam vent, as scalding or burning can occur; DO NOT place any object that is heat sensitive close to, nearby or above the cooker; DO NOT use a cloth to cover the steam vents, as this may damage the cooker.
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Keep power cord plug and socket in dry condition. DO NOT touch power plug with wet hands. During cooking, the cooker does automatic temperature adjustments, and you may hear ‘clicking” sound. This is completely normal. During cooking, you may stop cooking mode at any time by pressing the “MENU/CANCEL”...
When cooker is not in use for a long time, after thoroughly cleaning, place the cooker in a dry environment with adequate air circulation. Please do not disassemble the cooker, as this will invalidate the warranty. The venting valves can be taken off to clean. Venting valves must be in place during cooking.
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Do not use cold water if the pot is still hot. Thoroughly wash or sanitize the clay pot and let it dry completely before store your VitaClay® in a dry and clean environment. For general washing, wait until the clay pot cools. Then wash it in warm water with a very small amount of dishwashing liquid and rinse thoroughly.
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Mix the room temperature milk well with the smooth mixture and pour into VitaClay pot. 4. Place the clay pot into the VitaClay cooker and push the “Yogurt” button. Set it for 8 hours. Wait for the beep and it will begin the incubation. Place the clay lid on the pot and close up the cooker.
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Note: 1. 8 hours is best. The longer the yogurt coagulates beyond that time, the sourer the taste becomes. 2. Water may condense on the lid of the cooker. When you remove the lid, take care not to drip any accumulated water into the finished yogurt. 3.
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Cook the fruit in the sugar and water over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thickened .Let cool again to (43°C-110°F). Stir together the culture and milk until smooth. Stir in the chopped fruit. Add the mixture in VitaClay cooker. Cover the cooker. Set “Yogurt” for 6 hours.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY On-Line warranty registration www.vitaclaychef.com Essenergy, Inc. (“Essenergy”) warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when utilized for normal household use. Essenergy will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge except for shipping and handling.
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Please attach your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the problem along with return postage. A warranty form should be completed and included with the package. The product must be sent carefully packed and properly cushioned to prevent damage in transit. Your failure to abide by these provisions may cause your request for warranty service to be denied, and the repaired unit will be returned at your expense.
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Essenergy, Inc. www.VitaClayChef.com Made in China Revision August, 2016...
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