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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Included Cook Central ® 4-Quart (3.8L) Multicooker MSC-400C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
Warranty for details) for examination, repair USE ONLY or mechanical or electrical adjustment. 7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury. SPECIAL CORD SET 8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Safeguards....2 Features and Benefits ....3 Control Panel ..... . . 4 Operation . -
Page 4: Control Panel
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL a. Cooking Function Buttons Use to select SLOW COOK, BROWN/SAUTÉ or STEAM. b. Time Directionals Use to set cooking time. Press and hold to scroll quickly; press and release to advance more slowly. c. Temperature Directionals Use to set cooking temperatures. -
Page 5: Programming
PROGRAMMING 6. When slow cooking on High, Low or Simmer, the unit will beep five times at BROWN & SAUTÉ the end of the cooking time and will automatically switch to the Keep Warm 1. Press BROWN/SAUTÉ. A preset setting for 8 hours. temperature of 350°F (176°C) will flash, as this is a commonly used Brown/ 7. -
Page 6: Cooking Guidelines
COOKING GUIDELINES SLOW COOKING Slow cooking is perfect for foods that require long, slow simmering, such as soups, stocks, stews, and dried beans. Slow cooking is also ideal for tougher and less expensive cuts of meat like shoulder and pot roast. The Simmer and Low settings are usually used for recipes that cook longer. - Page 7 STEAMING Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking. No butter or oil is required and fewer nutrients are lost in the steaming process. Four cups/one quart (0.9L) of water is used for basic steaming unless otherwise specified. Steaming Chart FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION...
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Page 8: Tips & Hints
TIPS & HINTS SLOW COOKING HEATUP TIMES may vary based on a number of factors. Approximate times are: add more depth and flavor to the finished dish. If time is short skip this – 6 minutes step and add all ingredients to your cooking pot to slow cook. -
Page 9: Cleaning, Care And Maintenance
benefit from cooling and refrigerating, STEAMING then reheating – as the saying goes, stew or chili is always better the second day. no more than 1 quart (0.9L) of water. Bring food to a simmer on the Brown/ Sauté function at 350°F (176°C). Stir to ensure all ingredients are warmed evenly on the rack, we recommend through and then switch to Warm on the... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Answer/Solution Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Why won’t my unit turn on? Contact Customer Service at 1-800-472-7606. Cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of no use and unit will appear off. Press any button except Start/Stop to “wake up”... -
Page 11: Warranty Information
Toll-free phone number: LIMITED THREE-YEAR 1-800-472-7606 WARRANTY Address: We warrant that this Cuisinart product will Cuisinart Canada be free of defects in materials or 100 Conair Parkway workmanship under normal home use for 3 Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2 years from the date of original purchase. - Page 12 Recipe Booklet ® Cook Central 4-Quart (3.8L) Multicooker MSC-400C...
- Page 13 RECIPES Entrées Brisket of Beef ....20 Chicken with Hot and Breakfast & Starters Sweet Peppers ....21 Spinach &...
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Page 14: Breakfast & Starters
Breakfast & Starters Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Spinach & Gruyère Milk gives the oatmeal a creamy consistency. Breakfast Strata Water, however, can easily be substituted, should you prefer. This is a delicious dish to have at brunch Setting: Slow Cook for a crowd. The flavors are rich and it takes only a few steps to complete. -
Page 15: Turkey Swedish Meatballs
Turkey Swedish batches, turning the meatballs every minute Meatballs or two until browned or all sides. Remove, reserve and repeat with What was old is new and popular again, and remaining meatballs. Once all are that is true with this classic dish. These are browned, remove and reserve together. -
Page 16: Stocks & Sauces Easy Chicken Stock
Stocks & Sauces Shrimp Stock An easy-to-make stock. Easy Chicken Stock Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook A kitchen staple. Use this in any of our recipes that call for stock. Makes about 8 cups Setting: Slow Cook pound (450g) shrimp (about 25 medium shrimp) Makes about 8 cups (2L) teaspoon (5ml) olive oil... -
Page 17: Garden Vegetable Sauce
Garden Bolognese Vegetable Sauce This Italian sauce is a classic. The longer it can simmer in the Multicooker the better This versatile sauce freezes well, so you can the flavors will be. always have some on hand. Settings: Brown/Sauté/Slow Cook Settings: Brown/Sauté/Slow Cook Makes 6 cups (1.5L) Makes about 8 cups (2L) -
Page 18: Soups & Stews
* Sauce will keep up to five days in the Chicken Noodle Soup refrigerator or three months in the freezer. This soothing soup is chock full of good-for-you chicken and veggies. Setting: Slow Cook Makes about 10 cups (2.5L) medium onion, peeled and finely Soups &... -
Page 19: Mushroom Barley Soup
Mushroom Barley Soup Beef Stew This beef stew is one of the simplest you will A bowl of this deeply satisfying soup plus a ever find. Just combine the ingredients and slice of crusty French bread makes the let the multicooker do the rest. perfect winter meal. -
Page 20: Super Chili
Note: If you have time, you can brown 3. Add the crushed and diced tomatoes the beef prior to slow cooking. Do this on and stir well. Cover and switch the unit to Brown/Sauté at 400˚F (200ºC) prior to the Slow Cook on Low for 6 hours. -
Page 21: Chicken With Hot And Sweet Peppers
on Keep Warm). When the brisket is cool, 3. Add sausages and sauté until brown, thinly slice and return to the pot with about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and sauce and vegetables. Switch to Brown/ reserve. You should have about 1 Sauté... -
Page 22: Pulled Pork
garlic cloves, peeled and finely Pulled Pork chopped A great component to any game day spread fresh rosemary sprig – be it sliders, tacos or on top of white rice. ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice ½ cup (125ml) chicken broth, low Settings: Brown/Sauté... -
Page 23: Primavera Shrimp Sauté
3. Reduce heat to 350°F (180ºC) and add 2-inch (5cm) pieces the onion and garlic; sauté until softened, ½ teaspoon (2ml) grated lemon zest about 3 to 5 minutes. ¼ cup (60ml) fresh basil, thinly sliced 1. Season the shrimp on both sides with 4. -
Page 24: Tofu With Soy-Ginger Vegetables
peeled and thinly sliced chopped scallion, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon (1ml) freshly ground black pepper garlic clove, peeled and smashed pound (450g) salmon fillet, skin on Vegetables quart water for steaming ½ cup (125ml) broccoli florets, cut into ¼ teaspoon (91ml) kosher salt 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces ½... -
Page 25: Sides
350°F (180ºC). Allow to reduce slightly. Macaroni & Cheese Cool no more than 8 minutes. We upped the creaminess factor in our Nutritional information per serving: version of everyone’s favorite comfort food. Béchamel is the centerpiece of this ultimate macaroni and cheese. Settings: Brown/Sauté... -
Page 26: Sautéed Red Potatoes
Brown Rice Risotto This colorful side dish works well with most main dishes. Any vegetable or herb can easily be substituted for a variation. Sautéed Red Potatoes Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook A quick and flavorful way to enjoy red potatoes. Be patient with flipping the Makes about 4 cups (1L) potatoes –... -
Page 27: Desserts
Desserts Dulce de Leche Making your own dulce de leche is Applesauce simple and satisfying. The longer you cook it, the richer and more concentrated the When fall comes around, nothing is caramel flavor gets. better than the aroma of apples Setting: Brown/Sauté... -
Page 28: Poached Pears
Poached Pears 7. Serve pears warm or at room temperature, with some of the poaching Poached pears can be enjoyed simply with syrup poured over them. whipped cream or a rich vanilla ice cream. Nutritional information per serving Settings: Brown/Sauté Slow Cook Makes 8 servings cups (500ml) white Zinfandel, or... - Page 29 NOTES...
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