Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for VITACLAY VM7800
Summary of Contents for VITACLAY VM7800
- Page 1 ® VitaClay Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Operating and Care Instructions For model VM7800 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INITIAL USE HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY © 2016 Essenergy, Inc. All rights reserved...
- Page 2 Clay is the most traditional cooking material there is, used in every culture for thousands of years. At VitaClay, we care about your health and the health of the environment. That’s why we set out to create cookware that not only saves time and money in the kitchen but allows...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Information General Grounding Information Caring for your Clay Pot Your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Parts & Assembly Control Panel Display Let’s Get Started! Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Basics (Important Do’s and Don’ts to ensure success!) How to Choose a Cooking Mode How to Cook with each Mode Steam/Fast Cooking Mode... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information When using your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot or any electrical appliances, basic electrical precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, Read all instructions before using your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot. Save for future reference. including but not limited to the following: •... -
Page 5: General Grounding Information
shock and may also damage the Multi-Crock. The Multi-Crock should be used for its intended purpose only and not for other cooking purposes such as stir frying, braising, browning or deep oil frying. • During the cooking process, the steam cap vents needs to be in place for safety and performance. - Page 6 in the freezer. Similarly, do not add boiling water to a very cold pot (out of the refrigerator). Allow the pot to normalize to room temperature before adding very hot or very cold items. • DO use your Multi-Crock with adequate water-based liquids. Be sure that water-based liquids are always present in the clay pot during cooking to prevent the pot from becoming too dry and overheated.
-
Page 7: Your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Parts & Assembly
Your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Parts & Assembly Key to Parts (1) Clay (or Stoneware) Pot Lid (2) Silicon Steam Valve Plug, “Plugs” (4 pieces + 4 spares) (3) Clay (or Stoneware) Pot (4) Heat insulator (5) Handle (6) Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Housing, “Housing”... -
Page 8: Let's Get Started
Time Keys (“+” & “-") to adjust a custom cooking time. To get to know your new cooker, please follow the recipes in the booklet provided and refer often to the “VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800” for food to liquid ratios as well as approximate cooking times. -
Page 9: How To Choose A Cooking Mode
During the first use of the Multi-Crock, if the display is blinking, unplug the power and then plug it back in. Keep the Multi-Crock surface and Multi-Crock Housing inside clean and on a flat surface to maintain normal operating conditions. Please do not disassemble the Multi-Crock, as this will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 10: How To Cook With Each Mode
Function Maximum Mode Temperature Duration Comments Truly “raw” cooking to 4-8+ hours depending on volume and Yogurt 110 degrees culture preserve enzymes Boils in 40-60 minutes, recommended Steam/Fast 212 degrees cooking time is 30 minutes to 1-1/2 hours Boils in 60+ minutes, recommended Slow 212 degrees cooking time is 1-4 hours... -
Page 11: How To Steam Vegetables In Your Multi-Crock
“beep” as the cooker switches to the Warm cycle. You can cancel the cooking cycle. Use the “VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800” for first-time cooking. After that, reduce or add liquid amount and cooking time as needed based on your results and preferences. -
Page 12: How To Steam Fish In Your Multi-Crock
How to steam fish in your Multi-Crock • Add 3 cups water to the bowl of the clay pot. • Place your fish in a bowl or steamer basket. • Place the bowl or steamer basket in your clay pot ensuring that the water does not come above the base of the steamer basket. -
Page 13: Slow Cooking Mode
ALWAYS start the cooking process with at least 2-3 cups (US cup) in the pot to avoid burning or dry heating your pot. Use the “VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800” for first-time cooking. After that, reduce or add liquid amount and cooking time as needed based on your results and preferences. -
Page 14: A General Guide On How To Make Soups And Stews In Your Multi-Crock
A general guide on how to make soups and stews in your Multi-Crock Your Vitaclay Multi-Crock & Stock Pot is, as the name implies, a great tool for making flavorful and nutritious soups and stews. Always use the “Slow” mode setting as the cooking is gentler than in the “Steam/Fast”... -
Page 15: Porridge Cooking Mode
WARM for additional 2-9-1/2 hours. With VitaClay 2-4 hours at the most is necessary to achieve the same nutritional values and texture. There is NO NEED to cook your broth for 24 hours. -
Page 16: A General Guide On How To Cook Porridge (Standard Method)
• In about 45 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes, your porridge will be ready to serve and enter to “Warm” mode for up to 9.5 hours. Use the “VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800” for first-time cooking. After that, reduce or add liquid amount and cooking time as needed based on your results and preferences. -
Page 17: Yogurt Cooking Mode
• Place the clay pot into the VitaClay Multi-Crock Housing and place lid on pot. • Place your 4 silicon steam plugs in the holes on the clay top to help regulating the steam pressure built inside and prevent from evaporation. -
Page 18: How To Choose A Culture And How Much To Use
• Don't forget to save a small amount to make the next batch (or save the whey as mentioned above). Check out this video: https://www.everythingkitchens.com/how-to-make-yogurt-at-home- vitaclay.html# How to choose a culture and how much to use • Culture may either be purchased freeze-dried or you can use plain yogurt from the store or a previous homemade batch. -
Page 19: Care, Cleaning & Proper Maintenance For Your Multi-Crock
Yogurt flavored with fresh fruit Ingredients: • ½ cup chopped fresh fruit of choice • 4 tablespoons of sugar or to taste • 1-2 cups water • 4 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt or active culture as recommended on package • 4 cups milk Cook the fruit in the sugar and water over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Remember: This model does evaporate liquid more quickly than other models, so recipes including primarily liquids are recommended, cooking time is significantly shortened and no "dry cooking" should be done in this or any VitaClay pot. Please ensure adequate liquids throughout the cooking cycle, as burning or "going dry" can compromise the integrity of the clay. - Page 21 What if I want my foods cooking all day long while I am away from home? No problem but remember that the VitaClay cooks approximately 4 times faster than a conventional slow cooker. The automatic "Warm" mode (up to 9.5 hours) feature will keep your food at the perfect texture and temperature until you are ready to serve it! •...
- Page 22 (yams, beets, potatoes). Please see the “VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800” for more details. More food or liquid will require you cook longer than 30 minutes. For example, a recipe with at least 3 cups of clear liquid should cook at least 1 hour.
-
Page 23: Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY vitaclaychef.com To register your new product: Go online to , scroll down to the bottom of the homepage, under the center “Support” column, click on “Product 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. - Page 24 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VM7800 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers