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Sear/Sauté | Press for high-heat cooking mode |
Menu | Press to cycle through cooking program modes |
Time | Press to adjust the remaining cooking time |
Temp | Press to adjust the cooking temperature |
Start/Stop | Press to start or stop a cooking function |
![]() | Reduces time/temperature |
![]() | Increases time/temperature |
Your Essential Smart Skillet automatically selects a temperature and time once you choose a cooking program. While cooking, the display will count down as time elapses. At the end of the cooking program, the Essential Smart Skillet automatically switches to the Keep Warm setting.
Power Operation
Manual Operation
Programmed Operation
Program | Preset cooking temperature | Temperature Range | Preset Cooking time | Time Range | Preset Keep Warm* |
Manual Operation | 400˚F | 160˚F - 450˚F | 00:30 | 00:10 - 01:00 | Yes |
Stir-fry | 450˚F | 300˚F - 450˚F | 00:20 | 00:10 - 01:00 | Yes |
Sauce | 350˚F | 250˚F - 450˚F | 00:20 | 00:10 - 01:00 | Yes |
Simmer | 200˚F | 180˚F - 220˚F | 04:00 | 00:30 - 08:00 | Yes |
Steam | N/A | N/A | 00:20 | 00:10 - 02:00 | Yes |
White Rice | N/A | N/A | 00:50 | 00:45 - 01:05 | Yes |
Brown Rice | N/A | N/A | 01:15 | 01:05 - 01:45 | Yes |
Grains | N/A | N/A | 01:15 | 01:05 - 01:45 | Yes |
Soup | 170˚F | 170˚F - 220˚F | 01:00 | 00:10 - 02:00 | Yes |
Sear/Sauté | 400˚F | 200˚F - 450˚F | 00:20 | 00:10 - 01:00 | Yes |
Warm | N/A | N/A | 04:00 | 00:30 - 08:00 | No |
*At end of cooking program
PLEASE NOTE: During certain cooking modes the displayed temperature will decrease in intervals of 10°F- 25°F after operation is selected and started. This is perfectly normal and intended. This is ensure to not overcook food, sauces and other meals.
Stir-Fry
The perfect stir-fry requires high heat and only a small amount of oil. Start by cooking the meat first (or skip ahead if making a vegetarian stir-fry), until it starts to caramelize and remove to a plate (it doesn't have to be completely done at this point). Then, add your vegetables, the longercooking ones first, and progressively adding the quicker-cooking ones. Finally, return the meat to the pan and cook until done. Recipe Suggestion: Teriyaki chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Sauce
The sauce mode provides enough heat and cooking time to bring out the flavor of onions and other aromatics that form the base of many great sauces. For extended sauce-making, some chefs opt to transition to the Simmer mode after combining ingredients under the Sauce mode. Recipe Suggestion: Homemade Marinara Sauce
Simmer
Simmering is all about cooking low and slow. This setting is perfect for when you need time to bring out the flavor of your ingredients or to tenderize tougher cuts of meat in a stew. Recipe Suggestion: Beef Chili
Steam
Steaming is a quick and healthy way to cook. When using the steam mode, add 0.5" of water to the pan before adding your ingredients, then use the steam mode to hold the Essential Smart Skillet at the perfect even steaming temperature. Recipe Suggestion: Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic and Lemon.
Rice
For effortless rice, simply use a 1:1.25 ratio of Rice: Water for White and Brown Rice.
Use the provided measuring cup to add the desired amount of the rice to the inner pot.
Add rice and water to Essential Smart Skillet, and select either White Rice or Brown Rice.
For best results, always rinse rice under running water (to remove starches) before adding to the Essential Smart Skillet.
Note: Other rices (short grain rice, wild rice, etc) can also be cooked in your Essential Smart Skillet. You can vary the default rice cooking times accordingly (See: Programmed Operation above) 1 rice cooker measuring cup is about 3/4 U.S. cup. (Note Measuring Cup is included with unit.)
Cups of White or Brown Rice | Cups of Water |
2 | 2 1/2 |
3 | 3 3/4 |
4 | 5 |
5 | 6 1/4 |
6 | 7 1/2 |
7 | 8 3/4 |
8 | 10 |
9 | 11 1/4 |
10 | 12 1/2 |
Grains
Select this mode to cook all other grains, such as quinoa or oats. Consult the grains packaging for correct Grain: Water ratio.
Soup
When cooking soup, it's important not to overcook your ingredients on high heat. That's where soup mode comes in, and does the work for you by perfectly regulating the heat for an aromatic, flavorful soup making experience.
Sear/Sauté
This mode generates high heat required for searing and sautéing. Add a small amount of oil to the pan before starting, and when the "preheat" indicator dims, you'll know it's at the perfect temperature to get deep-brown searing and caramelization.
Other Recipe Tips:
Part | Diswasher & Hand wash safe | Wipe with Damp Cloth |
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Ensure the Essential Smart Skillet is cool and dry before storing. Removable power cord with tie for easy storage inside pan.
If you are experiencing problems with your GreenPan Essential Smart Skillet, we suggest that you call GreenPan customer service at 914-372-7777 before returning the product. A representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and advise on next steps.
If the defective product is to be serviced by someone other than GreenPan's authorized service, please tell the servicer to call our consumer service at 914-372-7777 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.
Issue | Cause | Solution |
Essential Smart Skillet does not turn on | Power Plug | Check whether the power plug is connected to a functional, grounded electrical outlet. |
Essential Smart Skillet does not turn on | Inner Pan not seated correctly | Remove and re-seat Inner Pan, making sure that the "front" indicator is facing front. Push down gently but firmly. |
Outside of Essential Smart Skillet is hot during use | This is normal, especially after extended use | Do not touch the outside of the Essential Smart Skillet, burns may result. Instead, use handles only when the pan is operating. |
Essential Smart Skillet turns on, but the inner Pan does not heat up and "Insert Pan" is shown on the display | Inner Pan not seated correctly | Remove and re-seat Inner Pan, making sure that the "front" indicator is facing front. Push down gently but firmly. |
E1:Error Code | N/A | Contact Customer Service for replacement. |
E2:Error Code | N/A | Contact Customer Service for replacement. |
Appliance does not reach set temperature - Faulty thermostat or heating element | Inner Pan not seated correctly or debris in way. | Ensure that there is no debris or oil affecting the connection to heating element to pan. If this does not work; Contact Customer Service. |
Appliance heats up but LCD display does not come on | LCD Module Damaged | Contact Customer Service |
LCD display comes on but appliance does not heat up | Heating Element Damaged | Contact Customer Service |
Appliance slow to heat up | Inner Pan not seated correctly or debris in way. | Ensure that there is no debris or oil affecting the connection to heating element to pan. If this does not work; Contact Customer Service. |
Food is undercooked | Check cooking time and temperature. | Increase cooking time and temperature, or check C&U for alternate mode. |
Food is overcooked | Check cooking time and temperature. | Decrease cooking time and temperature, or check C&U for alternate mode. |
Small scratch mark or dent marks appear on cooking surface | Normal use. | Chipping is a natural occurrence with Ceramic Non-stick due to the fact that is very hard. If the chip is more than 5mm, please contact customer service. |
Large Scratch mark or dent mark appear on cooking surface | N/A | Contact Customer Service. |
Type on or under buttons has completely disappeared | N/A | Contact Customer Service for replacement. |
When using an electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS:
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords may be used if care is exercised. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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