Tefal Cook4me - Smart Multicooker Manual
- Manual (92 pages) ,
- Instruction book (48 pages) ,
- Operating instructions manual (24 pages)
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OVERVIEW
BEFORE USE
Remove the appliance from its packaging and read the instructions carefully before using the product for the first time.
To open the product, turn the open/ close handle on top of the lid, until the marking is in line with the open padlock.
Install the appliance on a flat dry surface that is not hot. Remove all the packaging, stickers or different accessories inside and outside the appliance.
CLEAN THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS
- Cooking bowl
- Metal lid
- Valve cover
- Condensation trap
- Steam basket
- Decompression ball
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND REASSEMBLE THE LID
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE METAL LID:
Grip the lid sub-assembly holding it by the seal, and unscrew the central nut in an anti-clockwise direction. Remove the nut then the lid.
HOW TO TAKE THE VALVE COVER OFF:
Clasp the valve cover by its middle part (as shown); Then turn it slightly to unclip it. Clean the valve cover, paying special attention to the inside (check that there is no left over food).
ACCESSING THE DECOMPRESSION BALL:
Turn the ball cover, anti-clockwise, so the I marker is positioned on the pictogram 
. Lift the cover up. Remove the ball, and gently clean it, along with its cover, with water and some washing-up liquid. Dry the ball using a soft cloth, then put it back in position. Put the ball cover back in place, and the marker I in position . Lock it by turning the ball cover clockwise, so the I marker is positioned on the pictogram .
PUTTING THE METAL LID SUB-ASSEMBLY BACK IN TO PLACE:
Grip the lid sub-assembly by the seal as shown in the picture. Line up the lid with the central axis and press it flat against the sub-assembly. Put the nut back on and turn it clockwise, tightening it as far as it will go.
PUTTING THE VALVE COVER BACK:
Take the valve cover as shown in the picture (gripping the middle). Line up the interior circular shape with the three hooks and then push so that the valve cover clips on (you should hear a "click" sound). The valve cover must be right up against the inside of the lid.
USE
INTERFACE CONTROLS
Never use the appliance without the cooking bowl
OPEN THE LID:
To open the product turn the open/close handle on the top of the lid to show the open padlocks.
INSTALLING THE CONDENSATION TRAP:
Check that the condensation tank is empty then install it behind the appliance.
When using your appliance for the first time, the bowl may release a slight odour. This is normal.
INSTALLING THE STAND UNDER THE STEAM BASKET:
Pinch the stand between your thumb and index finger to install under the steam basket as shown.
POSITIONING THE BOWL IN THE APPLIANCE:
Wipe the bottom of the cooking bowl. Make sure there are no food remains or liquid under the bowl or on the heating plate.
Then place the bowl in the appliance by positioning the bowl handles into the slots.
OPERATION
When turning on for the first time, you will see the settings menu:
ON/OFF MENU
SETTINGS MENU
N.B.: each confirmation takes you back to the main menu.
Australia N.B.: even if the sound is deactivated, the alert sounds remain active.
MANUAL MENU
COOKING MODE - PRESSURE COOKING
MANUAL MENU:
With the manual menu, you guide the cooking yourself. Select the cooking mode: classic cooking, pressure cooking, reheat or keep warm, as well as the cooking time.
Select the «manual» menu
Select the «pressure cooking» mode
Insert the bowl then add the ingredients
Set the cooking time
Select immediate or delayed start
Close and bolt the lid
The appliance is preheating
Cooking has started
Cooking has finished
Its ready to eat!
COOKING MODE - CLASSIC COOKING
With classic cooking mode, you can:
gentle cooking
simmering
browning
depending on the desired result. The lid remains open for these types of cooking.
NB: The operation is the same, only the temperature is different.
COOKING MODE - REHEAT
N.B.: Reheating starts and the time increases
COOKING MODE - KEEP WARM
COOKING MODE -DELAYED START
(pressure cooking mode)
INGREDIENTS MENU
INGREDIENTS MENU:
With the ingredients menu, cook single ingredients without having to program the cooking mode or time: Cook4Me+ provides you with instructions for all weights and types of ingredients: meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and cereals.
INGREDIENTS RECIPE
WHITE RICE
RECIPES MENU
STEAMED SWEET CHILLI SALMON
RECIPES MENU:
With the recipes menu, choose from 150 savoury or sweet recipes divided into three categories: starters / mains / desserts. You can go back to the initial menu by pressing the return button for 3 seconds, or back one step by pressing the return button once.
FAVORITES MENU
SAVE A RECIPE AS A FAVORITE
FAVORITES MENU:
With the favorites menu, create a link to your favorite recipes in the recipes menu.
PREPARE A RECIPE ALREADY SAVED AS A FAVORITE
DELETE A RECIPE FROM THE FAVORITES MENU
CLEANING MAINTENANCE
After each use, remove the condensation trap and wash carefully in water or in the dishwasher. Take care to dry well. Return to its original position.
To clean the metal lid, by hand or in the dishwasher, you need to remove the valve cover.
- Unscrew the nut at the centre of the metal lid
- Take off the metal lid
- Remove the valve cover
CLEANING IN THE DISHWASHER
You can place the metal lid as it is in the dishwasher, without removing the valve. After washing the metal lid in the dishwasher, remove the decompression ball and blow in the pipe to check that it is not blocked. Dry the ball and its support carefully using a soft cloth.
CLEANING BY HAND
You can clean the metal lid using soapy hot water. Firstly, remove the ball then clean completely. Dry the ball and its support using a soft cloth.
Before reinstalling the ball, check that the pipe is not blocked by blowing into it.
Press on the internal part of the safety valve spring to check that it is not clogged.
Before removing the internal lid, clean the upper part of the cooking bowl. Clean the inside of the appliance's metal lid using a damp sponge and check that the manometric rod (above) is properly positioned to ensure that it is not blocked.
Clean the outside of the appliance's lid using a damp sponge. Clean the silencing valve at the back of the lid.
Clean the upper part of the cooking bowl using a damp cloth. Clean the condensation trap using a damp cloth. Rinse under water and check that the manometric rod can move around.
Clean the seal on the metal lid using a damp cloth then rinse thoroughly. Do not use sharp objects.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEMS | POSSIBLES CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| The lid does not close | There are foreign bodies between the bowl and the heating plate | Remove the bowl, check that the heating plate, central element and under the bowl are clean. Also check that the central element can move around |
| The lid open handle is not correctly positioned | Check that the open handle is completely open | |
| The metal lid and/or the tightening nut are not properly installed or fully screwed | Check that you have positioned all of the elements of the metal lid and that the nut is tight | |
| The product does not decompress | The ball cover is not in place | Let the product cool completely and then remove the metal lid and position correctly the ball cover (fixed in the lock position) |
| The lid does not open once the steam is released | The manometric rod is still in the high position | After ensuring that no more steam is released and that the product is completely cold, insert a pick into the hole located between the open handle and the silencing valve. Be careful of steam being released once the stick is pushed in. When no more steam is released, try to open the appliance |
| The appliance does not become pressurised | The seal, safety valve and manometric rod may be clogged or not clean | Clean your appliance by following the instructions in the Cleaning Maintenance section found on pages 28-33. Ensure that the manometric rod can be moved around |
| The lid is not locked and/or the I marking is not properly aligned with the closed padlock | Lock the lid by ensuring the I marking is aligned with the closed padlock | |
| The decompression ball is not positioned correctly or dirty | Check that the ball is correctly positioned and that the cover is in the locked position. Clean and dry the ball and its support | |
| ERROR CODES | Code 24: the pressure decreases while pressure cooking Code 21 and 26: pressure fails to raise | Add liquid to your recipe (water, stock or a liquid sauce) 50-100ml at a time and re-start the recipe |
| Steam is released from the sides of the lid during cooking (leaks) | The seal of the metal lid and/or the edges of the bowl are dirty | Clean the sides of the bowl and seal using a damp cloth. Do not use any sharp instruments |
| Wear, cuts and deformation of the seal | The seal must be changed every three years at most. Take your appliance to an Approved Service Centre | |
| Bowl edges damaged | Take your appliance to an approved service centre | |
| The metal lid nut was not screwed enough | Tighten the nut to the metal lid centre correctly | |
| Water flows behind the appliance | The condensation trap is not in position or is overflowing | Make sure that the condensation tank is properly positioned behind the appliance and that the flow pipe is not blocked |
| The control panel does not light up | The appliance is not connected or is on standby | Check that the power lead is connected both to the appliance and the mains. Check that the appliance is not on standby by pressing the «OK» button |
| The appliance is damaged | Take your appliance to an Approved Service Centre | |
| The metal lid can not be removed, it is blocked | The metal lid ball cover was not well positioned | Unscrew the nut in the metal lid centre, and then press the probe into the centre of the nut. This releases the lid and you can access the ball cover. Make sure it is well put back and the ball too |
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