Hamilton Beach Meal Maker User Manual

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Quick Start

For Frying, refer to page 4.

For Steaming, refer to page 8.

For Boiling, refer to page 10.

Meal Maker

™

Multicooker

Multicuiseur

Olla Multiuso

Independent lab testing has proven that the meat of a whole chicken

fried in the Hamilton Beach

Meal Maker™ Multicooker contains no

more fat than an oven-prepared roasted or baked chicken.

Visit

http://drtv.hamiltonbeach.com/hbmulticooker/nutrition.php

for more information.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or

heating element assembly in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked into place.

See detailed assembly directions.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool,

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving Multicooker containing hot oil

or water.

13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet.

To disconnect, turn any control to OFF and remove plug from wall outlet.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

15. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place.

See detailed assembly instructions.

16. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER fill oil above MAX fill mark.

17. Always ensure removable pot is filled at least MIN level when using oil.

18. Never leave appliance unattended while in use.

19. Always dry foods and remove ice before frying.

20. Always dry Multicooker components thoroughly after cleaning and before

frying.

21. Always fry with lid in place.

22. Do not use refrigerated oil.

23. Never block vent on lid. Be aware of steam emitting from vent.

24. Escaping steam may cause burns to hands or fingers. Open the lid carefully.

25. Always raise basket, rest on drain bracket, and allow food to drain before

removing lid or food basket.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is intended for household use only.

This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

WARNING! Burn Hazards.

• Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep-fat fryer being pulled off a

countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the counter where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user. Do not use with an extension cord.

• Hot liquid will splash if you miss the Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop the Food Basket into the hot liquid. Do not lean over the Multicooker when the lid is off.

Parts and Features

Lid

Tilt & Hold™ Basket Hook

Helper Handle

Food Basket

Ready to

Cook Light

Timer

Temp

Control

Knob

Power ON/OFF

Switch

Digital Timer

Mechanical Timer

RESET

Heating Element Assembly Adaptor

Reset Button

Wire Loop

Used to hook on

Tilt & Hold Basket Hook

Removable Pot

Base

Main Basket Handle

Heating Element Assembly

Boiling Rack

Safe Release™ Cord

Heating Element Assembly Adaptor

Cord Adaptor

How to Assemble and Fry

1 2 3

6 7

Place base on stable, flat surface. Align #1 “spout” on pot with

#1 “notch” on base and insert pot into base.

Slide heating element assembly onto adaptor on base. Push all the way down to ensure power connection.

Squeeze prongs together. Main Basket

Handle attaches to metal bracket marked MAIN HANDLE. Helper Handle attaches to

metal bracket closest to wire loop.

Align prongs with round holes on metal bracket on inside of basket.

Release prongs to lock INTO holes and UNDER tabs on metal bracket.

Fill with cooking liquid. Refer to MAX and MIN fill lines inside pot.

Do not exceed maximum amount of food to be cooked in one batch. Multicooker will not work unless properly assembled. For additional help with assembly, visit hamiltonbeach.com/videos for a short instructional video. Have your model number available.

MINIMUM Oil

18 cups/4.5 quarts/4.3 L

MAXIMUM Oil

21 cups/5.2 quarts/4.9 L

Never fill above MAX fill line.

Spout

Notch

Wire Loop

Attach cord. Seat squarely for good power connection.

To place lid on Multicooker, align #2 on lid with #2 on base.

Set temperature control to desired temperature.

Plug cord into outlet and push ON/OFF switch ON. Ready Light will come on when oil has reached desired temperature.

When Ready to Cook Light is illuminated, load Food Basket with food on stable surface.

Helper Handle

Main Basket Handle

Holding Main Basket Handle, tilt Food Basket UNDER metal tab of Tilt & Hold Basket Hook.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Hot liquid will splash if you miss Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop Food Basket into hot liquid. Do not lean over unit when lid is off.

Hook TOP wire loop onto BOTTOM of Tilt & Hold basket hook.

MAIN

HANDLE

MAIN

HANDLE

Replace lid on Multicooker. Align #2 on lid with #2 on main basket handle.

Grasp the Main Basket Handle and lift basket off Tilt & Hold Basket Hook. Gently pull Food Basket in the direction of Main Basket Handle and lower carefully into cooking liquid. Set Timer, if desired.

How to Fry (cont.)

To drain food: With lid on, grasp Main Basket Handle then lift Food Basket up until it touches underside of lid. Gently push Food Basket in direction of Helper Handle until it touches Pot. Lower gently onto Tilt & Hold Basket Hook. Allow food to drain.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Hot liquid will splash if you miss Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop Food Basket into hot liquid. Do not lean over unit when lid is off.

When drained, hold Main Basket Handle and tilt Food Basket toward Helper Handle then pull up and away.

Carefully empty food from basket away from pot to prevent food particles from collecting in the oil. Repeat frying as needed.

When finished, press ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug from outlet.

Digital Timer

(on select models)

1 2

Mechanical Timer

(on select models)

1. To set timer, press timer button until LCD display shows “00”. Continue

pressing button to advance timer by one minute per press. To advance timer faster, press and hold button down.

2. Timer will start counting down selected time shortly after you stop

pressing button. During countdown time, display will flash.

3. To reset Timer, hold button down until “00” is displayed.

4. Timer will beep when it reaches zero and again after 30 seconds.

5. The timer will turn off automatically. NOTES:

• Timer counts down and can be set for any time between 1-99 minutes.

• Timer DOES NOT turn off Multicooker.

1. To set timer, turn dial to desired cooking time.

2. Timer will count down and will ring when it reaches zero.

3. Timer will turn off automatically. NOTES:

• Timer counts down. It can be set for any time between 1 to 60 minutes.

• Timer DOES NOT turn the Multicooker off.

Place chicken in basket breast side up with the larger cavity facing Helper Handle. Grasp BOTH handles and carefully tilt basket and place wire loop on basket hook.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Hot liquid will splash if you miss Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop Food Basket into hot liquid. Do not lean over unit when lid is off.

Replace lid on Multicooker. Align #2 on lid with #2 on main basket handle.

Frying whole chickens

Place basket on dish or baking sheet to lift chicken out. Do not turn basket over to empty.

TIP: Insert tongs into chicken cavity for a better grip.

Do not fry more than 2 chickens repeatedly. Allow Multicooker to cool and adjust oil level to MAX. CAUTION! Check for doneness using a meat thermometer until it reads 180ºF (82ºC).

Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

When chicken is cooked, or to check temperature: With lid on,

grasp Main Basket Handle then lift Food Basket up until it touches underside of lid. Gently push Food Basket in direction of Helper Handle until it touches Pot. Lower gently onto Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and allow to drain.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Hot liquid will splash if you miss Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop Food Basket into hot liquid. Do not lean over unit when lid is off.

FOLLOW STEPS

1-11 TO

ASSEMBLE MULTICOOKER.

For additional help with assembly,

visit hamiltonbeach.com/videos

for a short instructional video.

Have your model number available.

When finished frying, press ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug from outlet.

Carefully tilt the basket to allow hot oil to drain off and out of chicken cavity.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. To reduce risk of burns from hot oil, allow oil to drain from the cavity inside chicken by tilting food basket before removing it from the pot.

BATCH FRYING APPROXIMATE

FOOD SIZE TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME

Fish/Seafood (precooked) 1.5-2 lb / 675-900 g 375ºF (190ºC) 5 to 8 minutes Chicken, Frozen (precooked) 2 lb / 900 g 375ºF (190ºC) 2 to 3 minutes Chicken Pieces, Fresh 4 lb / 1.8 kg 375ºF (190ºC) 25-30 minutes

(180ºF / 82ºC internal temp)

Chicken, Whole 4.5-5.5 lb / 2-2.5 kg 375ºF (190ºC) 25-30+ minutes

(180ºF / 82ºC internal temp) French Fries, Frozen 2 lb / 900 g 375ºF (190ºC) 3 to 5 minutes French Fries, Fresh Basket 3/4 full 375ºF (190ºC) 15 minutes Onion Rings, Frozen 1.5 lb / 675 g 375ºF (190ºC) 8 minutes Egg Rolls, Frozen 12 375ºF (190ºC) 8 minutes

(170ºF / 77ºC internal temp)

• Fry foods listed below for the suggested amount of cooking time and until golden brown.

• For best results, fry a single layer of food for each batch.

• See “Tips for Frying with the Multicooker” for more information to obtain best results. Length of cooking time and temperature may vary based on batch size and weight. Follow package directions.

Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

Frying Chart

Tips for Frying with the Multicooker

Selecting and Changing the Frying Oil

• Use a good quality vegetable or peanut oil.

• Frying foods in butter, margarine, olive oil, or animal fat is NOT recommended because of low temperature smoke point.

• DO NOT mix two types of oil.

• Change oil regularly to maintain optimum frying and flavor quality.

• Oil used for french fries can be used 10 to 12 times before changing if the oil is filtered after each use. Oil used for food that is high in protein (such as meat or fish) should be changed more often.

• To filter oil, allow oil to completely cool. Cheesecloth or paper towel may be used as a filter to strain oil.

• Always follow food package directions.

• DO NOT add fresh oil to used oil.

• Always change the oil if it starts to foam when heated, when it has a strong smell or taste, or when it turns dark and/or syrupy.

• Always change oil after frying 2 whole chickens.

Before Frying

• Excess water or ice particles can cause hot oil to splatter or foam. Remove any excess water from fresh food by blotting with a paper towel. Remove any ice chunks or build up from frozen foods.

General Tips

• DO NOT use plastic utensils in hot oil.

• Season food AFTER frying.

• If food is not as crisp as desired, reduce batch size.

Disposing of Oil

• Pour cool oil into its original (resealable) empty plastic bottle.

Basket Usage with Freshly Battered Foods

• Freshly battered foods should be carefully placed directly into the oil. First, lower the basket fully then carefully place each piece of battered food into the hot oil. Use the basket to remove fried battered foods.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of being burned by hot oil, carefully place food in hot oil.

Storage

• Remove basket handles and store in basket. Place the removable pot in base then attach the heating element assembly. Place the boiling rack in the pot, the basket with cord on the boiling rack and, finally, the lid on the pot.

• It is best to store all oils in the refrigerator or a cool, dark, dry place for up to six months.

Steaming with the Multicooker

Fill pot with desired amount of water.

Steam ONLY in food basket. DO NOT use boiling rack for steaming.

Attach cord. Seat squarely for good power connection.

MINIMUM Water for STEAMING

(with basket on basket hook)

18 cups/4.5 quarts

(4.3 L)

11 12

Plug cord into outlet and push ON/OFF switch ON.

The ready light will NOT come on when water boils.

Set Temperature Control to 375ºF (190ºC).

Do not steam on boiling rack—water level is insufficient to steam completely. Always check water level after each batch and add water as necessary.

Water takes approximately 20 minutes to come to a full boil.

FOLLOW STEPS

1-6 TO

ASSEMBLE MULTICOOKER.

For additional help with assembly,

visit hamiltonbeach.com/videos

for a short instructional video.

Have your model number available.

To place lid on Multicooker, align #2 on lid with #2 on base.

When water has started to boil, load Food Basket with food on stable surface.

Replace lid on Multicooker by aligning #2 on lid with #2 on main basket handle.

Hook TOP wire loop onto BOTTOM of Tilt & Hold basket hook.

When finished, hold Main Basket Handle and tilt Food Basket toward Helper Handle then pull up and away.

Carefully empty food from basket away from pot.

Holding Main Basket Handle, tilt Food Basket UNDER metal tab of Tilt & Hold Basket Hook.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Hot liquid will splash if you miss Tilt & Hold Basket Hook and accidentally drop Food Basket into hot liquid. Do not lean over unit when lid is off.

FOOD BATCH SIZE APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

Fresh Broccoli/Cauliflower 1 lb / 450 g 10 minutes Fresh Carrots, sliced 2 lb / 900 g 15 minutes Fresh Green Beans 1 lb / 450 g 8-10 minutes Fresh Corn on the Cob 6-8 ears (lying flat, using basket) 10 minutes Frozen Vegetables 2 lb / 900 g 10-15 minutes Frozen Shrimp 2 lb / 900 g 5-8 minutes Frozen Crab Legs 2 lb / 900 g 1-3 minutes

NOTE: Temperature should always be set to MAX or 375ºF (190ºC) for Steaming.

Length of cooking time and temperature may vary based on batch size and weight. Follow package directions. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

Steaming Chart with Multicooker Food Basket

Bring water to a boil before cooking unless otherwise instructed.

When finished, press ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug from outlet.

Steaming (cont.)

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