Kuchef KY-385 Instruction Manual
N13275
Model Number KY-385
Multi-Cooker
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IM Version No: V1.2 Issue Date: 12 June 2015
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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Kuchef® product.
All products brought to you by Kuchef® are manufactured to the highest
standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of
customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive
3 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
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Contents
02 Welcome
04 Warranty Details
05 General Safety Instructions
08 Product Overview
09 Features
10 Getting Started
15 Instructions
25 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
26 Other Useful Information
29 Recipes
39 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts
for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur
within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired,
replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for
parts and labour. The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition
to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer
has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and
territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
YEAR WARRANTY
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Multi-Cooker
Warranty
Details
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General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of re,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe
place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase
receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of
the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Correct voltage: Make sure your local outlet voltage and circuit frequency
correspond to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating label. If it does not
match, contact the after sales support line and do not use the appliance.
• Do not immerse: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug or the whole appliance in water or other liquid. Only clean these parts
with a damp cloth; never wash the outer housing in water. If the appliance is
accidentally immersed, immediately unplug it, dry it and have it checked by
qualied service personnel.
• Moisture: Ensure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on.
• Protect the power cord: Unwind the cord fully before use. Do not kink, bend,
strain or damage the power cord and protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do
not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop; do not let it touch
hot surfaces. Do not place anything on top of the cord. Do not wrap it around
the appliance, and never pull the cord to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
• No extension cord: Fully unwind the power supply cord before using the
appliance. Do not use this appliance with an extension cord.
• Check the power cord: Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If
it is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised service
centres or similar qualied personnel in order to avoid any hazards.
• Do not use when damaged: Do not pick up or operate an appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. A damaged cord must be replaced by
the manufacturer or a qualied person in order to avoid a hazard. In case of
damage, contact our after sales support line for advice.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Connection: Before connection, ensure all controls are set to OFF, the
inner pot is securely placed inside the housing and the appliance inlet is
completely dry. Insert the connector end of the cord into the appliance inlet
first, then insert the electrical plug into the wall outlet and switch on power.
• Disconnection: Switch off power at the wall outlet and remove the plug
from the outlet, then remove the connector end from the appliance inlet.
Grip the plug when disconnecting, do not pull the cord.
• After use: Disconnect the appliance when not in use, before attaching/
removing parts or before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled
completely before cleaning, maintenance or moving the appliance.
• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA, to provide additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for private household use
only. It is not suitable for commercial, industrial or outdoor use.
• Intended use: Do not use the appliance for anything other than its
intended use, and only use it as described in this manual. Do not use it in
moving vehicles or boats. Do not operate it without food in the inner pot.
Misuse may cause injury and/or damage.
• Indoor use: Do not use the appliance outdoors or in areas of high humidity.
• Accessories: Only use this appliance with the accessories sold with it.
Using accessory attachments from other brands may cause injury and
damage. We assume no responsibility for any eventual injury or damage
caused by improper or faulty use or noncompliance with these instructions.
• No external timer: This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• Usage restriction: The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children: This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Unattended: Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always
unplug it and detach the power cord after use.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Safe usage
CAUTION: Hot!
• Assembly: Only operate the appliance when all parts are properly
assembled. Improper assembly and the use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock, personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
• Inner pot: Only cook in the removable inner cooking pot; do not use any other
pot inside the appliance. Never heat the inner pot on another thermal source. If
the inner pot is damaged or dented, contact our after sales support centre and
arrange purchase of a new pot. To prevent scratching the non-stick surface,
always use wooden, silicone or plastic utensils; never use metal objects.
• Housing: Never place food or liquid in the appliance housing. Only the
removable inner pot is designed to hold food or liquid.
• Lid: Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the appliance housing. Do
not place anything on top of the lid or the steam vent when the appliance is
in use.
• Placement: Always place the appliance on a level, stable and heat resistant
work surface during operation. Do not place it on, in or near a hot gas or
electric burner, heated oven, hotplate or other heat source. Do not place it
near the edge of a bench or table. Do not place it on a sink drain board.
• Flammable items: Do not use the appliance near flammable objects such
as drapes or curtains. Do not cover the appliance with anything but the lid.
Do not place anything on top of the lid.
• Capacity: Do not fill the inner pot right to the top, especially when cooking
foods that expand during cooking. Only fill up to the maximum 1.8L mark.
• Do not touch: The temperature of accessible surfaces, including the
lid, will be high during use and for some time after it. Do not touch hot
surfaces, use handles, knobs and oven mitts.
• Lid: Always use the appliance covered unless your recipe/instructions
state otherwise. Position the lid so the steam vent is directed away from
you during use. When opening the lid, take due care to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
• Steam vent: During or immediately after cooking, the area near the steam
vent hole remains very hot. To avoid burns, do not touch this area.
• Moving the appliance: Exercise caution when moving the appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Do not move it during cooking.
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Product Overview
Scope of delivery
A Multi-Cooker
1 Handle
2 Steam vent
3 Glass lid
4 Lid handle
5 Outer housing
6 Control panel
(see page 12)
7 Inner cooking pot
8 Stirring paddle
(removable)
9 Inlet socket
10 Power cord
(detachable)
B Accessories
11 Ladle
12 Rice spoon
13 Measuring cup
14 Steamer basket
C Documentation (not shown)
Instruction manual
Quick start guide
Warranty card
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NOTE: The measuring cup ts 150–160mL,
which is less than a standard metric
measuring cup (250mL).
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Congratulations on your purchase of the KUCHEF Multi-Cooker KY-385.
This versatile 12-in-1 Multi-Cooker is a new-generation cooker developed
with the latest technology and featuring an attractive, modern exterior.
It combines all the advantages of a conventional electric cooker with
programmable temperature control and automatic or manually selectable
stirring action for cooking all your favourite dishes.
The KUCHEF Multi-Cooker KY-385 is equipped with the following features:
• 12 programs: poultry, meat, soup, slow cook, stew, roast, stir fry, steam,
risotto, sear/sauté, rice, pasta
• Four digit LCD display
• Adjustable cooking time for most programs
• Adjustable temperature for six programs
(poultry, meat, slow cook, stew, stir fry, sear/sauté)
• Silicone stirring paddle for automatic or manually selectable stirring action
• Keep warm function (at 60–80°C) for a maximum of 24 hours
• Non-stick inner cooking pot surface
• Glass lid with steam vent
• Detachable power supply cord
• Stainless steel steamer basket with handle
• Plastic measuring cup, rice spoon and ladle
Features
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Getting Started
Unpacking
• This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation
damage. Unpack the appliance and lay out the separate components.
Keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will
help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the
future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use. In
the event the carton is to be disposed of, please recycle all packaging
materials where possible.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young
children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and
disposed of safely.
• Inspect all parts of the appliance for visual damage. Unwind the
detachable power cord to its full length and inspect the cord and plugs for
damage. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its cord have been
damaged or are not working properly. In case of damage, contact our
after sales support line for advice.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating
principles of the Multi-Cooker. Pay particular attention to the safety
instructions on the previous pages.
• Wash all parts that may come into contact with food in warm, soapy water.
This includes the inner cooking pot, measuring cup, ladle, rice spoon,
steamer basket and stirring paddle. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance and the glass lid with a damp
sponge and then with a clean, dry cloth.
CAUTION!
Never immerse the appliance (outer housing) in water for cleaning, or
expose the electrical connections to water or other liquid.
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Assembly
• Place the Multi-Cooker on a at, dry surface.
• Ensure the appliance is completely dry.
• Place the inner cooking pot into the housing, turning the pot clockwise or
anticlockwise to fully engage the gear into the stirring paddle system.
• Place the stirring paddle onto the spindle inside the inner pot and turn
anticlockwise to secure.
Power connection
• Make sure your household outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond
to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating label.
• Insert the connector end of the cord into the appliance inlet rst, then insert
the electrical plug into the wall outlet and switch on power at the outlet.
Before rst use
Before rst use we recommend that you thoroughly clean the appliance using
the Steam and Stir functions. To do this, proceed as follows:
• Fill the inner cooking pot half-full with water.
• Press the ON | MENU button to switch on the appliance, then press the
button again, repeatedly, until the Steam program indicator is illuminated.
• Press the STIR button and leave the appliance to heat up.
• After approximately 10 minutes, press the OFF | KEEP WARM button to
switch off the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance as described below.
• Using oven mitts, carefully remove the inner cooking pot from the
appliance and discard the water.
Disconnection
• Switch off power at the wall outlet, then remove the plug from the outlet.
• Unplug the connector from the appliance inlet.
Getting Started (Cont.)
NOTE
The appliance may produce a slight odour when it is rst heating up. This
is due to the components being new and can be disregarded safely. It is
entirely harmless and will soon subside. Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Getting Started (Cont.)
Button Function
STIR • Press to start or stop the stirring paddle operation (for
programs that have no automatic stirring).
RESET • Press to reset time and temperature to factory default
settings (only effective if pressed before start of cooking).
TEMPERATURE • Press to adjust the temperature, before and during
cooking, in 5 degree steps (depends on program
selection).
DISPLAY SCREEN • Displays the current menu/program selection, time and
temperature.
TIME • Press to adjust the cooking time in 1 minute steps.
OFF | KEEP WARM • During operation, press to switch off and end the program.
• This button can also be used to keep food warm, if the
program does not include an automatic 2 hour warmkeeping cycle. At the end of a program, when the
appliance is in standby mode and nothing is selected on
the LCD, press this button to enter KEEP WARM mode.
ON | MENU • Press once to switch the appliance on, the LCD will show
'- - - -'.
• Press again, repeatedly, to select the desired program
from the following options: Slow Cook, Stew, Roast,
Stir Fry, Steam, Risotto, Soup, Sear/Sauté, Meat, Rice,
Poultry, Pasta
Control panel buttons
COOL GRAY 4C
COOL GRAY 8C
COOL GRAY 11C
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