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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read this section first

• When using this or any other appliance around children,

close adult supervision is necessary.

• Never immerse the upper unit in water (see cleaning

instructions)

• Make sure the power cord is disconnected from mains

when cleaning, removing or replacing the bowl.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended during its operation.

• Always remove the plug from the mains when not in use.

• Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or main unit

is damaged. If in doubt call Prima Service Dept.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of counter/work

surface.

• Do not allow power cord to come into contact with any hot

surfaces.

Please be aware that this appliance becomes very hot when
cooking and remains hot for a time after. Please allow
sufficient time to cool before handling the bowl or other
components.

PLEASE RETAIN THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND THE ORIGINAL

PACKAGING

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INTRODUCTION

Using circulating air, the Prima Superchef cooks food quickly, efficiently and

uses much less energy than conventional cooking methods. Another benefit is
reduced clean up time. Because it can cook on more than one level, the
Superchef will cook dishes that would normally require numerous pots and
pans to wash. In fact, one of the many features of the Superchef is that it
helps clean itself!

Why Hot Air?
The hot air method of cooking ensures an even distribution of heat around the

food. One of the effects of this is that the surface of meat etc is quickly sealed
so it retains much of the succulence and original flavour that is often lost with
conventional methods. There are two other major benefits with this method of
cooking:

1. There are very few dishes that need fat to assist in the cooking process
when cooked in the Superchef. Less fat in cooking is always healthier.

2. Since the flavour is sealed in early in the cooking process, you could cook
fish and apple pie at the same time without flavours migrating from one
food to the other.

HOW TO USE THE SUPERCHEF

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There are two controls on the Superchef:

1. Thermostat. Sets the cooking temperature from 0 to 250°C. The orange

indicator light illuminates when the heater is on.

2. Timer. The timer dial is marked in minutes and has a reminder bell, which

sounds when the cooking time is completed. The green light will illuminate
whilst the turbo fan is on.

Safety handle. Neither the turbo fan or the heater will work unless the safety
handle is in the down position. If you need to remove the upper unit during the
cooking process, lifting the hand le will stop the heater and the turbo fan while
you attend to the dish. Simply replace the upper unit and place the handle in
the down position to resume cooking.

Tips

• If possible pre-heat oven for three minutes before using.

• Always place food on the rack to ensure good air circulation.

• Leave at least 1cm gap between items on same rack. Again this

ensures good air circulation.

• Don't put food or trays in the bottom of the bowl. Always sit them on

one of the racks to ensure good air circulation.

• When food is cooked it can be kept hot by turning the thermostat

control down to 150°°°° until ready to serve.

• Don't be afraid to experiment. Nothing you do with the controls can

damage the unit.

DEMONSTRATION PART I

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A plate of French Fries is hardly 'Cordon Bleu' cooking but it effectively
demonstrates why the Superchef is superior to conventional cooking
methods in almost every respect.

1. Place the high rack into the bowl

2. Put the tray on top of the rack

3. Spread the oven chips just 1 layer thick

for best results.

4. Place the upper unit onto the bowl and

connect to 220-240V mains socket.

5. Set temperature to 240°C and set timer

to 12 minutes.

6. Place handle in the down position and

cooking will begin.

7. When cooking is complete the bell will

sound.

8. Remove the upper unit and unplug from

wall socket.

9. Using the tongs provided, lift the tray

from the bowl.

When you try the first perfectly cooked
chip, the benefits of cooking this way will
become obvious. All the different brands
of oven chip we tried tasted great but the
well-known brands were a little better. The
best part is that these chips were
perfectly cooked without the addition of
any fat or oil at all.

Let's try something a little more ambitious…..

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DEMONSTRATION PART II

CHICKEN WITH ROAST POTATOES

This demonstration shows how the Prima Superchef seals in the succulent
flavour of meat and how simple it is to cook vegetables and meat at the same
time.

Method

Cut some potatoes and arrange

In the Superchef it is better if the

string used to truss the chicken is

removed. This assists the cooki ng

process.

Using the tongs. These are

invaluable when removing hot food

from the Superchef but can be used

to place food into the base as well.

around the chicken as shown in the

based on 3lb chicken. Add
more time for larger birds.

illustration above.

Set temperature to 230°°°°C

and set timer to 45

minutes. These settings

Always ensure chicken is

cooked thoroughly.

Tip: Before putting the chicken into the base, line the bottom of the bowl with

tin foil. Because the chicken is placed on the low rack any fat drips onto the
foil below. Carefully remove the foil when cooking is complete. This makes
cleaning the bowl much easier.

You will find that the meat is far more succulent and tasty when cooked this
way because the skin of the chicken is sealed early on in the cooking process.

CLEANING UP

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Cleaning up couldn't be easier but there are a few safeguards, which should
be observed:

• When cooking is completed al wa ys remove th e mains plug f r om the

socket.

• Allow 15 minutes for the Superchef to cool before adding any water to the

bowl

• Clean the upper unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent

solution only. Never immerse the upper unit in water.

• Take extra care when handling the glass bowl, especially when wet. It is

made from toughened glass but it does have limits.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SUPERCHEF

Add a little detergent, set temperature dial to

WASH/THAW, set timer to 5 minutes.

Add some warm water up to the 'Water level'

mark on the base.

Stubborn stains can be removed with a nylon brush or nylon scouring pad.
Rinse the bowl and dry thoroughly. Your Superchef is now ready for its next
use.

Watch how the turbo action cleans away

most cooking stains.

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TIPS & HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS

Use this section as a handy reference when you are cooking your own dishes

in the Superchef. As you become more familiar with the ma chine you will
determine your own best cooking times and temperatures according to your
personal taste.

THAWING FOOD

The Superchef will thaw most foods. Simply place onto one of the wire racks,
set the thermostat to thaw and allow approximately 40 minutes per kg. Large
items like meat joints should be turned at least once during the thawing
process. Any liquids or juices from thawed food should be thoroughly cleaned
from the bowl before cooking.

FROZEN FOOD

Large items like meat joints or poultry cannot be cooked fro m froz en and mus t
be thawed thoroughly first. However, some foods cook best from frozen.
Simply follow the cooking instructions on the packaging as a guideline. It is
often the case that cooking time is shorter in the Superchef because it is more
efficient than conventional ovens.

TOASTING

You can toast almost anything in the Superchef. Bread, bagels, pizza,
crumpets etc. For best results use the high rack and set temperature to 220­230° depending upon your own preferences. It is unlikely that the item you are
toasting will need to be turned over half way through cooking. The hot,
circulating air will usually toast both sides at once.

GRILLING

As with toasting, items to be grilled should be placed on the high rack and the
temperature should be set between 220-240°. When deciding the best
temperature setting to use, consider the thickness of the food. A 3cm thick
steak would require a lower temperature and longer cooking time than a 1cm
thick steak. Also remember that frozen foods like burgers are likely to need a
longer cooking time. You may wish to turn the food halfway through the
grilling process to ensure even colouring. Always line the bottom of the

bowl with foil before grilling meat or other foods likely to drip. The foil
lining makes cleaning so much easier!

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FISH

Fish can be grilled, steamed or baked in the Superchef. For steaming, place

the fish onto a sheet of foil; season to taste then wrap the fish in the foil. Place
on the high rack and cook at 180° for 15 minutes depending upon weight of
fish. For baking place the fish on the low rack, season and cook at 180° for
approximately 20 minutes. For grilling, use the high rack and a temperature of
230°. Note: With fish, the cooking time can vary widely. Thin fish fillets

may take less than 8 minutes but cod steaks etc may take up to 25
minutes depending on the weight.

ROASTING MEATS ETC

This is purely a guideline based upon the results we obtained.
Pork. Place the pork joint on the low rack and cook at 220° skin side up for

30-40 minutes or until crackling forms. Turn the meat, reduce temperature to
180-200° and cook for a further 20 minut es.
Lamb/Beef. Use a slightly lower temperature. 180-200° for about 30 minutes.
Turn the meat and cook for a further 15-20 minutes at same temperature.
Chicken. Cooking times for chicken average at 15 minutes per pound at
around 230°. For best results the chicken should be un-trussed. This allows

for better air circulation.
When cookin g marinated meat s reduce the cooking temperature by about

10% and increase cooking time accordingly. This is because marinades have
a tendency to burn/brown easily particularly those containing fruit juice or
sugar.

VEGETABLES

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The most popular method of cooking vegetables in the Superchef is by
steaming. Simply wash and prepare the vegetables as normal then wrap the
different types of vegetables in foil and arrange the foil 'packets' on the low
rack so that there is at least a 1cm gap between them. Set the temperature to
220°. The cooking time is typically 10-15 minutes.

Tips: For best results wrap the washed vegetables in foil while they are still
wet. The steam generated from this will be sufficient to cook them. If you have
a lot of different vegetables to cook you can use the high rack as well and
cook on two levels. Remember that the temperature is slightly higher nearer
the turbo fan so put the slower cooking vegetables on the high rack.

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CAKES

Preheat the oven to 220/230° for 3 minutes. When selecting an appropriate

cake tin to use, be sure that it will fit comfortably in the bowl. Use the extender
ring if necessary. Always place the cake tin on the low rack never directly onto
the bottom of the bowl. When using cake recipes from elsewher e deduct 10°
from recommended cooking temperature. Cooking time depends entirely upon
the size of cake you are making but it is easy to monitor its progress with the
see-through glass bowl.

BISCUITS & PASTRIES

Use the perforated tray and place it on the high rack. If you have your own

perforated tray that will sit comfortably on the low rack you can use that as
well and cook on two levels. Don't forget to lightly grease the trays first. The
best temperature for biscuits and pastries is 220-230°. Cooking time varies
but is generally 12-15 minutes for biscuits.

PIES

Pre-cooked (unfrozen) pies couldn't be easier. Place on high rack and cook

for 8-12 minutes at 220° (why not put some oven chips in the tray on the low
rack at the same time). Frozen or uncooked pies use the same position and
temperature but increase the cooking time usually to 20-25 minutes. This can
vary depending on the size and content of the pie. The pastry from pies
cooked in the Superchef is superb!

EGGS

Hard or soft-boiled eggs are unbelievably easy in the Superchef. For a start,

there's no boiling involved! Simply place up to 6 eggs into th e tray and put the
tray on the high rack. Set the temperature to 200°, set timer to 6 minutes for

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