Cleaning, Care And Maintenance - Cuisinart MSC-400C Cook Central Instruction Booklet

benefit from cooling and refrigerating,
then reheating – as the saying goes, stew
or chili is always better the second day.
Bring food to a simmer on the Brown/
Sauté function at 350°F (176°C). Stir to
ensure all ingredients are warmed
through and then switch to Warm on the
Slow Cook function until serving.
before slow cooking.
before cooking. Brown ingredients if
necessary and then combine with
remaining ingredients in cooking pot.
Cover and refrigerate. When ready to
cook, place the cooking pot in the cold
multicooker and add 30 minutes to your
projected cooking time.
soaked overnight, drained, rinsed, and
drained again before cooking. Do not
add salt or any acid to beans when
cooking, as it will prevent them from
softening completely.
Adapt your traditional recipes to
slow cook:
Brown/Sauté function before slow
cooking, reduce the cooking liquid by at
least 50% (soups are the exception).
Liquids do not evaporate as they do in
traditional cooking, and most often you
will end up with much more liquid than
you began with.
cheeses) will break down and curdle
during slow cooking. Substitute canned
evaporated milk, nonfat dry milk, or add
dairy products during the last 30 minutes
of cooking.
or rice UNDERCOOK it and add to the
pot in the last 30 minutes of slow
cooking.
STEAMING
no more than 1 quart (0.9L) of water.
evenly on the rack, we recommend
steaming in a parchment or foil pouch.
Note: If using foil, increase cooking time
by approximately 50% of what is
recommended.
on the cob to the steaming rack, place
them on the middle of the rack and work
your way to the edges.
Always use caution when removing lid.
It is best to remove the lid away from you.
CLEANING, CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
1. Unplug unit and allow it to cool
completely before cleaning.
2. Never immerse unit in water or other
liquids.
3. To clean the housing and control panel,
simply wipe with a clean damp cloth.
4. Wash cooking pot, lid and rack with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Or, clean in top rack of dishwasher.
5. Dry all parts after every use.
6. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
NOTE: If food residue sticks or burns onto
cooking pot surface, fill pot with warm
soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning. If scouring is necessary, use a
nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent
with a nylon pad or brush.
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