Lakeland 31822 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MINI MULTICOOKER

Model: 31822

LAKELAND MINI MULTICOOKER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Multicooker.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Small but mighty, this versatile Mini Multicooker will cook up breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert at the touch of a button. With eight cooking programmes and intelligent heating you’ll get perfect results each time. The automatic ‘Keep Warm’ function will then keep everything hot until you’re ready to serve.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features ...........................................................................................................4-5

Safety cautions .............................................................................................................6-8

Using your Mini Multicooker for the ﬁrst time..................................................................9

Instructions for use .......................................................................................................10

Cooking programmes ...............................................................................................11-16

Recipe ........................................................................................................................... 17

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................18

Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................19

Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 20

Recycling your electricals ...............................................................................................20

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Lid

2. Detachable inner lid

3. Cooking pot

4. Power cord and plug

5. Heating plate

6. Temperature sensor

7. Steam vent

8. Main unit

9. Handle

10. Cooker

11. Open button

12. Control panel

ACCESSORIES

L CUP

0.7 4

0.6

0.4

0.2

Cooking pot

Rice spoon

3/4 1/2

160

120

Measuring cup

CONTROL PANEL

1. MENU/SELECT –

press to select one of the 8 cooking programmes

2. KEEP WARM –

the Mini Multicooker will automatically go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode when programmes are completed, except the ‘Yogurt’ programme. The light will illuminate when keeping warm and the display will indicate how long it has been keeping warm

3. HOUR –

press to adjust the cooking time in hours

4. MINUTES –

press to adjust the cooking time in minutes

5. OFF/CANCEL – press to cancel the previous operation or to stop the ‘Keep Warm’ function

6. START –

to activate selected cooking programme. The light will illuminate when cooking

7. COOKING TIME LIGHT –

this will illuminate when cooking

Select

Keep

White rice

Brown rice

Quick cook

Slow cook

Cook

time

Warm

Oatmeal Quinoa Cake Yogurt

Hour

3 4

Min.

Start

O

Cancel

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from

the appliance before the ﬁrst use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use

if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must

be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the

socket to “off “ and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those

recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against ﬁre, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse the main unit,

cord, plug or lid in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid

contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the

instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.

Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible ﬁre, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be

at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• Do not insert any objects into the steam vent.

• Do not put your hands or face close to the steam vent, or touch the steam vent during

use or until the appliance has fully cooled down. Steam may burn.

• Do not any other pots, other than the cooking pot provided in the Mini Multicooker.

• Do not put ingredients directly into the appliance without the cooking pot in place.

• To avoid damaging the cooking pot, do not use metal utensils to stir or remove food.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies

and children. These bags are not toys.

• Do not use the cooking pot if the non-stick coating is scratched, cracked or detached as

this may cause overheating.

• Keep the Mini Multicooker away from hot ovens, gas burners, ﬂames and other hot

surfaces.

• Do not move or tilt the Mini Multicooker when the cooking pot contains ingredients.

• Allow the Mini Mutlicooker to cool completely before moving, cleaning or storing.

• Never ﬁll the cooking pot with ingredients beyond the 4 cup max level mark, be

careful when heating food which could froth. Do not operate empty.

• If food is spilled inside the cooker, switch off and unplug at the socket, and allow to

cool completely before cleaning (see Care and Cleaning page 19).

• The cooking pot of your Mini Multicooker has a non-stick coating, do not use hard or

sharp objects for stirring and or mixing food inside. Only use wooden or heat resistant plastic utensils to stir and serve your food. Do not leave utensils inside the cooking pot during cooking.

• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage non-stick

coatings.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

• All surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use. To prevent

injury, DO NOT TOUCH.

• Switch off and unplug the Mini Multicooker and let it cool completely before touching

these surfaces.

• Take care when opening the Mini Multicooker as burning hot steam can escape, and

fat can spit which can burn. Steam will escape from the steam vent during cooking. Keep your face and hands away from the lid and steam vent in the lid during cooking and when opening.

• Use oven gloves when removing the cooking pot from the Mini Multicooker, and ensure

you place it on a heat resistant board.

USING YOUR MINI MULTICOOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Warning: Do not insert the plug into a socket and turn on the Mini Multicooker until you have fully assembled it.

• Unpack the Mini Multicooker, remove all the packaging materials, including the accessories inside the cooker and the protective ﬁlm on the steam vent.

• Before ﬁrst use, wipe outer surfaces and inside of the lid with a clean damp cloth.

• Wash the cooking pot and accessories in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly.

• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.

• During ﬁrst use of the appliance an odour may develop, this is normal and will disappear with use.

• Place the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant work surface, at least 20cm away from walls and at least 1 metre from the ceiling, to allow sufﬁcient airﬂow. Never operate the appliance under cabinets or lighting to avoid damage caused by steam, heat, splashes and condensation.

• Put the cooking pot inside the Mini Multicooker.

• Slot the end of the power cord into the socket on the side of the Mini Multicooker.

• The Mini Multicooker is now ready to use.

AUDIBLE BEEP

A beep will sound when the appliance is connected to a power supply, buttons are pressed and the cooking cycle has ﬁnished.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe following the quantities carefully. Place these evenly in the cooking pot and insert into the cooker. Please make sure that all ingredients, including liquids, are below the maximum mark (4 Cup) on the inside of the pot.

• Place the cooking pot into the Mini Multicooker ensuring that the pot is ﬁrmly in contact with the heating element.

• Close the lid until it clicks into place. Connect the appliance to the power outlet. The appliance will beep and all lights will illuminate once. The display panel will show 4 blue dashes.

• Press the MENU SELECT button to select the programme. Once the desired programme ﬂashes on the display it is selected. The display will show the default cooking time, if applicable or show a blue box round the edge.

• When cooking ‘White Rice’, ‘Brown Rice’, ‘Quick Cook’ and ‘Quinoa’ there will not be any time shown on the display until the food is almost ready. A countdown will then be displayed. This is due to the intelligent heating, see page 11.

• If you need to adjust the time, press the HOUR or MINUTE buttons. See the ‘Cooking Programmes’ table to check the time range you can set the timer for.

• If no buttons are pressed after one minute the Mini Multicooker will beep repeatedly. Press the MENU SELECT button to move through the programmes.

• After completion of the programme, the Mini Multicooker will beep 5 times. Depending on the setting, the ‘Keep Warm’ function will start. The ‘Keep Warm’ light will come on and the display will count up the time.

• To cancel the programme at any time, interrupt the cooking process or interrupt the ‘Keep Warm’ function, press the OFF/CANCEL button for a couple of seconds.

• To turn off the Mini Multicooker, switch off and unplug at the mains socket.

COOKING PROGRAMMES

Here is an overview of the cooking programmes and which type of foods these should be used for. The table below will help you select which programme you require:

Programme Default time Time range Increment

White rice 1 cup rice to

1 cup water approx. 25 mins

Brown rice 1 cup rice to

1 cup water approx. 35 mins

Quick cook 1 cup rice to

1 cup water approx. 15 mins

Slow cook 4 hours 2 – 8 hours 1 10 Countdown

Oatmeal 30 mins 5 mins - 4

Quinoa ½ cup quinoa

to ¾ cup water approx. 15 mins

Cake 1 hour 40 mins –2

Yogurt 8 hours 6 – 12 hours 1 10 Countdown

N/A N/A N/A Will not show

hours

N/A N/A N/A Will not show

hours

(Hour)

1 5 Countdown

Increment (Min)

Countdown time appears on display

until last 12 mins remaining.

until last 6 mins remaining.

immediately when starts cooking.

until last 6 mins remaining.

immediately when starts cooking.

Keep warm function?

Yes

INTELLIGENT HEATING AND COUNTDOWN

For cooking ‘White Rice’, ‘Brown Rice’ ‘Quick Cook’ and ‘Quinoa’ the Mini Multicooker uses an intelligent microcomputer heating control ensures delicious results as they cook in different ways. As your favourite rice is cooking, this smart cooking feature continually monitors temperature to automatically adjust the cooking time and temperature for evenly prepared food.

As the countdown time appears the Mini Multicooker will beep twice and then countdown the ﬁnal minutes. At the end of the countdown time the Mini Multicooker will beep 5 times and then go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode.

WHITE RICE

• Measure your rice according to the instructions on the packet or with the measuring cup provided. The volume of the measuring cup is about 180ml/150g. Do not ﬁll the cooking pot above the 4 cup level.

• Wash the rice until the water is relatively clear and place into the cooking pot.

• Add water according to the instructions on the packet.

• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the lid and check the steam vent is correctly positioned.

• Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on at the socket.

• Press the MENU SELECT button until ‘White Rice’ appears on the display.

• Press START. The button will light up and ‘Cook Time’ will illuminate. The indicator lights will ﬂash in a clockwise direction to indicate cooking has begun.

• Using the intelligent heating technology, the countdown timer will show during the last 12 minutes of cooking and will beep twice when it starts.

• When the Mini Multicooker has completed cooking it will beep 5 times and then go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode. If your rice is cooked, press the OFF/CANCEL button.

• Do not keep rice warm for more than 4 hours.

BROWN RICE

• Measure your rice according to the instructions on the packet with the measuring cup provided. The volume of the measuring cup is about 180ml/150g. Do not ﬁll the cooking pot above the 4 cup level.

• Add the rice to the cooking pot and add water according to the instructions on the packet.

• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the lid and check the steam vent is correctly positioned.

• Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on at the socket.

• Press the MENU SELECT button until ‘Brown Rice’ appears on the display.

• Press START. The button will light and ‘Cook Time’ will illuminate. The indicator lights will ﬂash in a clockwise direction to indicate cooking has begun.

• Using the intelligent heating technology, the countdown timer will show during the last 12 minutes of cooking and will beep twice when it starts.

• When the Mini Multicooker has completed cooking it will beep 5 times and then go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode. If your rice is cooked, press the OFF/CANCEL button.

• Do not keep rice warm for more than 4 hours.

QUICK COOK

• The Quick cook programme is normally used to shorten the amount of time needed to cook rice.

• Add your ingredients to the cooking pot and add water according to the instructions on the packet.

• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the lid and check the steam vent is correctly positioned.

• Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on at the socket.

• Press the MENU SELECT button until ‘Quick Cook’ appears on the display.

• Press START. The button will light and ‘Cook Time’ will illuminate. The indicator lights will ﬂash in a clockwise direction to indicate cooking has begun.

• Using the intelligent heating technology, the countdown timer will show during the last 6 minutes of cooking and will beep twice when it starts.

• When the Mini Multicooker has completed cooking it will beep 5 times and then go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode. If your rice is cooked, press the OFF/CANCEL button.

• Do not keep rice warm for more than 4 hours.

SLOW COOK

• The ‘Slow Cook’ programme is used for slow cooking. Adapt the quantity and cooking times of your favourite slow cook recipes.

• Add your ingredients to the cooking pot according to the recipe.

• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the lid and check the steam vent is correctly positioned.

• Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on at the socket.

• Press the MENU SELECT button until ‘Slow Cook’ appears on the display.

• Press START. The button will light up and ‘Cook Time’ will illuminate. If the time differs to the cooking time required, you will need to adjust the time of cooking using the HOUR and MINUTE buttons on the control panel. This will then countdown in ‘HH:MM’ to indicate cooking has begun.

• Stir your food halfway through the cooking cycle.

• When cooking is completed, the Mini Multicooker will go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode. At this point, if you do not want to use the keep warm function, press the OFF/CANCEL button.

OATMEAL

The ‘Oatmeal’ programme is for making porridge or oatmeal with pasteurised milk with a low fat content. To avoid the milk boiling over:

• Wash whole grain cereals thoroughly until the water is clear.

• Grease the cooking pot with a little butter before cooking.

• If you want to reduce or increase the ingredients, do this proportionally and do not exceed the maximum 4 cup level inside the cooking pot.

• Follow the directions on the oatmeal packet.

• You can also use the measuring cup supplied to measure your oatmeal and water/milk. We recommend a ratio of 1:2 (1 cup of oatmeal to 2 cups of water). Do not ﬁll the pan above the 4 cup level.

• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the lid and check the steam vent is correctly positioned.

• Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on at the socket.

• Press the MENU SELECT button until ‘Oatmeal’ appears on the display.

• Stir your food halfway through the cooking cycle.

• When cooking is completed, the Mini Multicooker will go into ‘Keep warm’ mode. At this point, if you do not want to use the keep warm function, press the OFF/ CANCEL button.

• Do not keep oatmeal warm for more than 2 hours.

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