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PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Multi-Cooker. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use
your Multi-Cooker, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the
unit, or register online at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The completion and submission of product registration
information is not required to obtain your product warranty. Please complete the following
for your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________________________
Serial Number _______________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________________________
MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
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MULTI-COOKER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling the
cooking bowl or lid.
3. To avoid electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or the Multi-Cooker base
in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by KitchenAid may cause
injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the top of the Multi-Cooker.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. This product is designed for household use only.
14. To disconnect, set all controls to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
15. Cook only in removable container.
16. Do not ll cooking pot above the Max Fill line.
17. Do not exceed 16 ounces (475 ml) of oil when cooking with the Multi-Cooker.
18. If control panel is blank during or after a cooking cycle, the Multi-Cooker may
have lost power during the cooking cycle. Check food to be sure it is cooked to
an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
NOTE: This Multi-Cooker has a 3 prong
grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories
CERAMASHIELD™
nonstick cooking pot
with pouring spout
Tempered glass lid with
integrated strainer/pour
openings
Built-in
lifting
handles
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Control
panel
2-in-1 Reversible steam basket/
roasting rack
Flip for convenient
roasting rack
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Control panel features
Temperature
adjust select
Cooking mode/
option select <
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Timer adjust
select
Temperature/
time display
Cook mode
display
Power on/
status light
Available Accessories
Stir Tower KST4054 (sold separately)
The Stir Tower works like your own personal sous chef to help keep things moving, no matter
what you are cooking. Specially designed flipping wand and scraping blade keep food circulating,
allowing for even heating and consistent mixing, all at the touch of a switch.
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COOKING MODES GUIDE
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Keep
Slow
Slow
Warm
Cook
Low
Cooking Methods
Cook
High
SimmerBoil/
Steam
Your Multi-Cooker features over 10 Cooking
Methods, including a Manual Mode, and 4
Step-by-Step Cooking Modes, specially designed
for a variety of cooking tasks.
Refer to the quick guide below for Cooking Methods
and Step Cooking Mode options, or see detailed
explanations and tips for each cooking mode on the
following pages.
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Preset
Cooking Method
Sear
Sauté
Boil/Steam
Simmer
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Slow Cook LowLON/AN/AAuto12
Keep Warm
Temp*
in °F (°C)
450°F (232°C)430°F (221°C)450°F (232°C)
350°F (177°C)330°F (166°C)370°F (188°C)
212°F (100°C)192°F (89°C)232°F (111°C)
205°F (96°C)185°F (85°C)210°F (99°C)
165°F (74°C)
Min. Temp
Setting
in °F (°C)
N/AN/AN/A24
Max. Temp
Setting
in °F (°C)Keep Warm
Manual2
Manual2
Manual5
Manual5
Max.
Cook time
(hrs.)
* Preheating will appear in the display until the selected temperature is reached.
For cooking and food preparation tips, see “See Tips for great results” on how to get the
most of each cooking method. Also, refer to the cookbook for special tips and tricks specially
suited to each recipe, or visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart.
Sear (430–450°F/221–232°C)
Searing allows you to prepare meats for
stews, soups, and other dishes. It uses high
temperatures to cook the outside surfaces
quickly, trapping flavor and juices inside.
Sauté (330–370°F/166–188°C)
Sautéing is ideal for giving meats and
vegetables a fresh, crisp flavor and texture.
Use sauté for creating oriental dishes, stirfries, and breakfast foods such as sausage and
scrambled eggs.
Boil/Steam (192–232°F/89–111°C)
Use Boil/Steam to prepare a variety of foods
such as hot cereals, steam shrimp, or to heat
delicate foods such as fish with indirect heat.
Simmer (185–210°F/85–99°C)
Simmer is great for soups and stews where a
gentle cooking helps yield rich, hearty flavors.
Slow Cook (Low or High)
Slow Cook allows the Multi-Cooker to be
used like a slow cooker, making it ideal for
slow cooking BBQ, chili, and meatballs, to
name just a few.
Keep Warm (165°F/74°C)
Keep Warm mode is designed to keep foods
at serving temperature after cooking has
finished for up to 24 hours. Certain cooking
methods and modes feature an automatic
Keep Warm mode. For other cooking
methods and modes, Keep Warm can be
selected manually
IMPORTANT: Use Keep Warm only with
fully cooked food. Keep Warm is intended
to keep fully cooked food at serving
temperature.
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STEP-BY-STEP COOKING MODESCOOKING METHODS
Step-by-step cooking modes use multiple cooking methods to cook different kinds of
foods. Use the > key to advance from step to step. If it is necessary to back up a step,
press the < key.
Rice (White/Brown)
Rice allows you to cook a variety of rice
types, from white rice, brown rice, wild rice
to sushi rice. Rice modes offers white and
brown rice programs for optimal results
(see table).
1. Add the measured rice and water to
the cooking pot.
NOTE: To reduce the possibility of
boilovers, rinse dry rice before adding
to pot.
2. Press > to scroll to Rice mode.
Press START/ENTER to select.
3. The Multi-Cooker will display For
white, press < and For brown,
press >. Use < or > to select the
desired type of rice, then press START/
ENTER.
4. Once cooking is complete, Rice mode
done, keeping warm will be displayed
and the Multi-Cooker will go into Keep
Warm mode. When in keep warm mode
without setting timer, the Multi-Cooker
will automatically turn off after 24 hours.
NOTE: Default cook time is for one cup of
dry rice. You can adjust the time based on the
quantity of rice.
Soup mode uses multiple preprogrammed
steps for creating soups and stews from
scratch, without the guesswork.
1. Press > to scroll to Soup mode. Press
START/ENTER to select.
2. The Multi-Cooker will preheat to Sauté.
If setting a cooking time, set the timer,
then press START/ENTER to start timer
countdown.
3. Add the starting ingredients.
4. Once sautéing is complete, press the >
button to continue to Boil.
5. The Multi-Cooker will cool down to Boil
mode. If setting a boiling time, set the
timer, then press START/ENTER to start
timer countdown.
Risotto
Sauté>Simmer>Keep Warm
Risotto mode uses multiple preprogrammed
steps to make preparing risotto a snap, from
sautéing the meat or vegetables to simmering
the rice to perfection.
1. Press > to scroll to Risotto mode.
Press START/ENTER to select.
2. The Multi-Cooker will preheat to Sauté.
If setting a cooking time, set the timer,
then press START/ENTER to start timer
countdown.
3. Add the starting ingredients.
Warm
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Once boiling is complete, press the >
button to continue to Simmer.
8. If setting a simmer time, set the timer,
then press START/ENTER to start timer
countdown.
9. Once simmering is complete, press the
> button for Keep Warm mode. When in
keep warm mode without setting timer,
the Multi-Cooker will automatically turn
off after 24 hours.
4. Once sautéing is done, press the >
button to continue to Simmer.
5. The Multi-Cooker will cool down to
Simmer mode. If setting a simmer time,
set the timer, then press START/ENTER
to start timer countdown.
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Once simmering is complete, press the
> button for Keep Warm mode. When in
keep warm mode without setting timer,
the Multi-Cooker will automatically turn
off after 24 hours.
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WARNING
Yogurt
Simmer>Culture
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not cook any foods, other than
yogurt, using the yogurt mode.
Doing so can result in food
poisoning or sickness.
Yogurt mode works at lower temperatures
than other cooking modes and is designed for
making yogurt only.
Use yogurt mode to create your own
delicious yogurts at home.
1. Add the ingredients.
2. Press > to scroll to Yogurt mode. Press
START/ENTER to select.
3. The Multi-Cooker will preheat to Simmer.
If setting a cooking time, set the timer,
then press START/ENTER to start timer
countdown.
4. Once simmering is complete, press the >
button to continue to Culture.
5. The Multi-Cooker will cool down to
Culture mode. If setting a culture time,
set the timer, then press START/ENTER
to start timer countdown.
NOTE: The default simmer temperature
of Yogurt mode (step 1) is designed for 4
cups (0.95L) of milk. Allow about 10 to 12
minutes of heating time before adding yogurt
or commercial yogurt starter to make yogurt.
For larger or smaller quantities, please
adjust time accordingly and use a kitchen
thermometer to ensure the milk reaches
185° F (85° C) before moving on to culture
(step 2).
Manual cooking mode has 6 preset ranges to
allow you to cook like on a regular stove top:
Warm, Low, Med-Lo, Medium, Med-Hi, and
High. Each range is adjustable based on the
chart below.
To select and adjust a manual mode:
1. Press > to scroll to Manual mode.
Press START/ENTER to select.
2. Medium will appear in the display, with a
temperature of 325°F (163°C).
3. Tap < or > to adjust the temperature in
5°F (3°C) increments, or press and hold
< or > to jump between Manual cooking
modes.
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Manual
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High
Medium High
Medium
Medium Low
Low
Warm
* Preheating will appear in the display until the selected temperature is reached.
Preset
Temp* in °F (°C)
Max. Temp
in °F (°C)
415°F (213°C)450°F (232°C)
375°F (191°C)410°F (210°C)
325°F (163°C)370°F (188°C)
250°F (121°C)320°F (160°C)
200°F (93°C)245°F (118°C)
165°F (74°C)195°F (91°C)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Last selections used
If the Multi-Cooker remains plugged in, it will
remember the last cooking method or mode
and temperature settings used the next time
it is turned on.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius
To change between degrees Fahrenheit and
degrees Celsius, press and hold the TEMP
button for 3 seconds.
Using the timer as a kitchen timer
The Multi-Cooker timer can be used as a kitchen timer when not in a cooking mode.
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Timer
Press START/ENTER to start the
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timer countdown. A single tone
will sound when the time reaches 1
minute, then the time will continue
counting down in seconds.
Press the < or > keys to adjust
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the time up or down. Pressing and
holding the < or > keys will change
the time more rapidly.
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GETTING STARTED
Before rst use
1. Place the Multi-Cooker on a dry, flat, level
surface such as a countertop or table.
2. Be sure the sides and back of the
Multi-Cooker are at least 4" (10 cm) away
from any walls, cabinets, or objects on the
counter or table. Allow room above the
Multi-Cooker to remove the lid and avoid
steam buildup on cabinets.
3. Remove all packaging materials, if present.
4. Wash lid and cooking pot in hot, sudsy
water. Dry thoroughly.
Setting up the Multi-Cooker
4"
4"
(10 cm)
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4"
(10 cm)
4"
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Insert the cooking pot into the
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The
2
Multi-Cooker is now ready to use.
OPERATING THE MULTI-COOKERGETTING STARTED
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Press POWER/CANCEL.
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Press START/ENTER to select the
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cooking method or mode. The
displayed temperature will change
as the Multi-Cooker preheats.
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Use the < or > to scroll to the desired
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cooking mode method. The default
cooking temperature will be displayed.
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To adjust the temperature, if desired,
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press the TEMP button, then press
< or > to decrease or increase the
temperature. Press START/ENTER to
confirm. See “Cooking Modes Guide”
for options.
To set the cook timer, if desired, press
5
TIMER, then use the < > buttons to
increase or decrease the cook time.
Press START/ENTER to start the timer
countdown.
Place ingredients in the cooking pot.
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opening is covered to help keep foods
moist.
When cooking is complete
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removing the cooking pot from the base
and when pouring contents.
If using a Step Cooking mode, a tone
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will sound when the timer (if set)
reaches 00:00. Press START/ENTER and
the timer will begin counting down for
the next Step.
NOTE: The Multi-Cooker will shut off
automatically after the set time period. For
Slow Cook High, Slow Cook Low, and Rice,
if Auto Keep Warm is set to ON, the MultiCooker will automatically change to Keep
Warm mode for up to 24 hours.
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Set Tim
To turn the Multi-Cooker off, press and
2
hold the POWER/CANCEL button for
three seconds.
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OPERATING THE MULTI-COOKER
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The Multi-Cooker includes a combination steam basket and roasting rack for multilevel cooking.
NOTE: Steam basket and roasting rack can not be used with the optional Stir Tower accessory.
Roasting with the roasting rack
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Lower steam basket/roasting rack into
1
cooking pot, as shown.
Steaming with the steam basket
Add water to the bottom of the
1
cooking pot. For best results, do not
exceed the STEAM level mark (approx.
18 oz./0.5 L).
Place ingredients to be roasted on rack.
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Cover with lid.
Lower steam basket/roasting rack
2
into cooking pot as shown and place
ingredients to be steamed in basket.
Cover with lid. When cooking has
nished, remove food with a spoon or
tongs.
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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Cooking tips
Refer to the following tips for getting the most
out of the different cooking modes.
Searing and Sautéing:
• For best browning results, pat exterior
surfaces of meat dry with paper towels
before sautéing or searing.
• It’s important not to over-crowd the cooking
pot when browning meat for a recipe.
Brown 0.5 pounds (227 g) or less at a time
for the best results and to avoid steaming
the meat.
• If using oil or butter for sautéing, add it after
the preheating the multi-cooker.
• To easily drain grease after searing or
sautéing food, place the lid on the cooking
pot in the drain position and hold it securely
with hot pads while pouring grease into a
heat safe container.
• When sautéing vegetables such as carrots,
celery, onions, and garlic, add larger cut
ingredients rst and cook for several
minutes before adding smaller cut foods
such as minced garlic. This ensures all of the
vegetables are evenly cooked and the garlic
does not burn.
Steaming:
• It is not necessary to allow the unit to
preheat when steaming foods, simply add
water, place food on the steaming rack and
set the multi-cooker to STEAM. At the end
of the preheat time, press the START button.
• Foods will steam faster if cooked in a single
layer. Larger amounts of food may need to
be repositioned midway through the cooking
time for even results.
• Foods that have been cut or trimmed into
pieces approximately the same size will cook
more evenly.
• Make sure the lid covers the cooking pot
spout to trap steam for optimal cooking
performance.
• Removing the lid slowly during steaming.
Rice:
• It is important to measure rice and water
accurately before cooking for best results.
• Some varieties of rice are washed/rinsed
prior to cooking. U.S. varieties generally
are not, as they have been enriched with
vitamins and minerals. Rinsing these types of
rice removes the added nutrients. If washing
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rice before cooking, be sure to measure it
before washing, not after, and try to drain as
much water away as possible before adding
the amount needed for cooking.
• After adding rice and water to the
multi-cooker pot, spread the rice into
an even layer on the bottom for the best
cooking results. Do not remove the lid
during cooking.
• Make sure the lid covers the cooking pot
spout to trap steam for optimal rice cooking
performance.
• Most types of rice will be slightly
undercooked at the end of the Rice cooking
cycle. Allowing the cooked rice to rest in
the cooking pot with the lid on for 5 to 10
minutes will allow the last bit of moisture to
be absorbed.
• Oil, butter and salt and other seasonings
can all be added if desired. Stir in prior to
starting the Rice cooking cycle. Liquids other
than water can also be used to add avor. Try
substituting sh, poultry, vegetable or meat
stocks or broths.
• Chopped fresh herbs can be stirring into
cooked rice at the end of the cooking cycle
before allowing the rice to rest.
Soup:
• Follow the cooking tips for Sauté/Sear when
using this part of the Soup cooking cycle.
• The bits of cooked on foods on the bottom
of the cooking pot after browning contain
lots of avor. Add some of the liquid from
your recipe and scrape them up with a
wooden spoon to add depth and more
intense avor to your soup.
• Cutting foods into pieces approximately the
same size will ensure the most even cooking
results.
• It is not necessary to thaw frozen vegetables
prior to adding to a soup for cooking, but the
cooking time may need to be lengthened.
Frozen meats should be thawed before
cooking with the Soup cycle to be sure they
are properly cooked through.
• It’s best to add dairy ingredients such as
cream, milk or cheeses near the end of
cooking to prevent separation.
Risotto:
• In general, the rice for risotto should be
sautéed in some type of fat prior to adding
any of the liquids in the recipe. Allow the
multi-cooker to preheat in the Sauté stage,
and then add butter or oil as outlined in your
recipe. Add the amount of rice specied in
the recipe and stir it occasionally for several
minutes or until the outer edges of the rice
grains are semi-transparent but the interior
is still white. Other ingredients that need to
be sautéed such as onions, garlic or other
vegetables can also be added and cooked
during this step.
• If your recipe calls for wine, add it before
adding the other liquids. This allows the
avor of the wine to be absorbed into the
rice.
• Heat the liquids for your risotto recipe on
the stove or in the microwave until very hot,
generally just below the boiling point.
• Add hot liquids to the rice in 1-cup
increments and stir constantly until almost
all of the liquid has been absorbed before
adding more.
• It is best to add cheese, herbs or other
delicate ingredients during the last few
minutes of cooking.
• To prevent overcooking and keep the
texture of the risotto creamy, remove the
cooking pot from the multi-cooker base
after your recipe is nished if not serving
immediately.
Slow-Cooking:
• As a general rule for using your favorite
recipes in the Multi-Cooker, increase the
amounts of herbs and seasonings to offset
the effect of longer cooking times.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the
Multi-Cooker. Always thaw meats prior to
slow cooking. The size you cut food into
can affect its taste and texture. To assure
uniformity of cooking, cut vegetables of
similar density, such as potatoes, carrots,
and parsnips into similar-sized pieces. In
general, dense vegetables should be slightly
smaller than more tender vegetables.
• Cutting meats into large pieces allows longer
cooking times and avoids overcooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended
cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream or
sour cream should be added 2 hours before
serving.
• Add garnishes, fresh herbs, and quickcooking vegetables toward the end of the
cooking cycle. For example, you can add
peas, corn and freshly sliced squash in the
last 10 to 20 minutes.
Yogurt:
• Yogurt can be made from whole, reduced fat
or fat free milk. Whole or 2% milk will result
in yogurt with a thicker texture.
• For best results, refrigerate yogurt before
straining whey through cheese cloth for a
thicker texture.
• Once you start making your own yogurt, you
can use some of the previous batch to make
the next one. Only do this 2-3 times before
starting with fresh.
Manual:
• When heating a large amount of water for
cooking pasta or other foods, use MANUAL
mode at the highest temperature setting
(450°F). Note that the display will likely
continue to scroll “preheating” even after the
water has reached a full rolling boil, as the
unit is sensing the water temperature
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning your Multi-Cooker
Unplug your Multi-Cooker from the wall
socket before cleaning.
• Allow Multi-Cooker and accessories
to cool completely before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal
scouring pads. They could scratch
the surface.
• Wipe the outside of the Multi-Cooker with
a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. A
nonabrasive liquid cleaner may be used for
stubborn stains.
• The ceramic nonstick coating of the
Multi-Cooker pot is scratch-resistant.
However, dropping or hard impacts can
chip or crack the ceramic coating.
• The pot of the Multi-Cooker has a nonstick
coating for easy cleaning. Repeated
washing in the dishwasher can reduce the
effectiveness of the nonstick coating.
NOTE: The lid and pot are dishwasher
durable, but handwashing in hot, soapy
water is recommended to maximize the
life of the nonstick coating.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Multi-Cooker malfunctions or fails to operate
• Is the Multi-Cooker plugged into
a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Plug the Multi-Cooker into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
• Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Multi-Cooker in working order?
If you have a circuit breaker box, make
sure the circuit is closed. Try unplugging the
Multi-Cooker, then plug it back in.
• Multi-Cooker turned off on its own.
The Multi-Cooker has an auto shutoff
feature. Depending on the cooking method,
the Multi-Cooker will automatically shut
off after up to 12 hours (24 hours when in
Keep Warm mode).
• If the problem cannot be corrected:
See the “KitchenAid Warranty and
Service” sections. Do not return the
Multi-Cooker to the retailer – retailers
do not provide service.
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Replacement parts
The following parts are available to order as extra or replacement parts for the Multi-Cooker
and the optional Stir Tower accessory:
Part NamePart Number
Cooking PotW10726711
Roasting/Steaming RackW10726713
Scraping Blade (for Stir Tower)W10726707
Flipping Wand (for Stir Tower)W10726709
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