Tefal RK900 User Manual

Multicook & Grains

A - Steam basket B - Soaking basket C - Rice and grains measuring cup D - Measuring cup for water E - Spatula F - Inner lid

G - Micro pressure valve H - Condensation collector

I - Power cord

J - Carry handle K - Removable inner bowl L - Lid opening button

MENU LIST

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

1 . Menu button

2. Temperature / Timer button

3. My recipes button

4. Cancel button

5. «

» decrease button

6. OK button

7. « + » increase button

8. On/Off button

9. Delayed Start button

10. Keep Warm button

11. Reheat button

12. LCD Screen

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Nutrition Menu

Program number

Texture

Number of servings

Number of rice or grain measuring cups

Quantity of water (measured using water measuring cup)

NUTRITION MENU

Multicook menu

Program number

Time setting

Temperature setting

Cooking mode

Automatic cooking mode

Soaking mode

Cooking mode

Automatic cooking mode

MULTICOOK MENU

• Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

• Appliances can be used by 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.

• This 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• As this appliance is for household use only, it is not intended for use in the following applications and the guarantee will not apply for:

− Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

− Farm houses

− By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

−Bed and breakfast type environments

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or unit available from an authorised service centre.

• The appliance must not be immersed in water or any other liquid

• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washing-up liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact with food. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry accessories and parts in contact with food with a dry cloth.

• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become hot during use”.

• Caution: the surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.

• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the appliance.

• Caution: your appliance has a removable power cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.

• Always unplug the appliance:

− immediately after use

− when moving it

− prior to any cleaning or maintenance

− if it fails to function correctly

• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst in operation.

• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance,

the hot water, steam or the food.

• During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and steam. Keep face and hands away.

• The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.

• Do not get face and hands close to the steam outlet. Do not obstruct the steam outlet.

• For any problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team or consult our web site.

• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 4000 m.

• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations, Environment…).

• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current).

• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre.

Connecting to the power supply

• Do not use the appliance if:

− the appliance or the cord is damaged.

− the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly.

− In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved Service Centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.

• Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.

• Do not leave the power cord close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.

• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.

• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug and is suited to the power of the appliance.

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Using

• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water splashes.

• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water or any other liquid.

• Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl is empty or without the bowl.

• The control panel buttons must be allowed to operate freely.

• Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is working.

• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.

• The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Any object or food inserted between these two parts would interfere with the correct operation and may damage the appliance.

• Do not place the appliance or bowl near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.

• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in place.

• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.

• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it out with water. To smother

the flames use a damp tea towel.

• Any intervention should only be made by an approved service centre with original spare parts.

Protect the environment

• Your appliance has been designed to run for many years. However, when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

Protect the environment

Your appliance contains a number of materials that may be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Unpack the appliance

Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories and printed documents. Open the lid by pushing the button on the housing.

Read the Instructions and carefully follow the operation method.

Clean the appliance:

Remove the bowl, inner lid (fig 1 and fig 2) and the pressure valve (fig 5). Clean the bowl, the valve and the inner lid with a sponge. Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth. Dry off carefully. Put all the elements back in their original position. Place inner lid back into position, lining up the grooves (fig

3) and gently press lid back into place (fig 4). Check the condensation collector is is fitted. Fit the detachable

cord into the socket on the cooker base.

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Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there are no foreign residues

or liquid underneath the bowl and on the heating element

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Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly positioned

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Make sure that the inner lid is correctly in position.

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Close the lid and press down until a “click” is heard.

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Install the power cord into the socket of the multicooker base and then plug into the power outlet.

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The default program is 01-White rice.

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Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged in or after cooking. Do not carry the

product while in use or just after cooking.

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This appliance is only intended for indoor use.

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Oven gloves must be used when handling the bowl and baskets when hot.

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It is recommended to remove the bowl and the soaking basket at the same to wait for the steam to

disperse before separating the bowl and soaking basket.

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The soaking basket and the steam basket must only be used for the function they are designed for.

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Do not block the steam vents during cooking.

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Do not use the bowl outisde the appliance (on the gas, on the heating plate, in an oven ...).

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Do not use metal utensils to stir the food in the bowl.

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The condensation collector must be emptied after each cooking.

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Do not use this appliance for deep frying.

Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance. Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the bowl inside. The maximum quantity of water + ingredients should not exceed the “MAX” mark inside the bowl

If you want to cancel the "beep" sound, press buttons together for 5 seconds. The pictogram

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

To cancel a cooking program currently in use, press button for 5 seconds. You can also cancel a program by a long press on the "Cancel" button.

To cancel a current setting, press "Cancel" button.

N° program Program Texture Automatic Manual

Approximate soaking time

Approximate cooking time

Number of servings

(min/max)

1 White rice

Nutri + 1 40 – 50 min

2 – 12

Quick 1 20 – 30 min

Normal 1 30 – 40 min

Soft 1 40 – 50 min

2 Brown rice

Nutri + 1 1 h – 1 h 10 min

2 – 12

Quick 1 40 – 50 min

Normal 1 50 min – 1 h

Soft 1 50 min – 1 h

3 Chickpeas Nutri + 1

1 h 40 min

50 min – 1 h 2 – 6

4 Quinoa

Nutri + 1 2 h 20 min – 2 h 30 min

2 – 8Quick 1 20 – 30 min

Normal 1 20 – 30 min

5 Lentils

Nutri + 1 50 min – 1 h

2 – 10Quick 1 40min - 50min

Soft 1 1 h – 1 h10 min

6 Dried beans

Nutri + 1 50 min 1h 30 min - 1 h 40 min

2 – 6

Normal 1 50 min 2 h 15 min - 2 h 30min

7 Baby Porridge

1 (4 - 6 months*) 1 20 – 30 min

2 (7 – 9 months) 1 1 h – 1 h 10 min

3 (10 – 12 months) 1 50 min – 1 h

4 (13 – 14 months) 1 40 – 50 min

Brown Rice

+ Green Lentils

Nutri + 1

1 h 20 min –

1 h 30 min

2 – 8

TOTAL NO. OF PROGRAMS 22

appears. Note that the start and end cooking beeps can not be cancelled. To reactivate the beep, press again button for 5 seconds. The pictogram disappears. The setting is kept in the memory. If you leave your finger on and buttons, it allows you to increase or decrease the parameters quickly. The buttons are only activated when the lid is closed. The buttons cannot be adjusted if you are wearing oven gloves.

You can turn off your applicance by pressing button for 5 seconds, it sounds a long beep. To reactivate your appliance press on any button.

NUTRITION MENU

The "Nutrition menu" is an automatic cooking mode. You can also adjust the cooking mode for different textures of food and the number of servings (min/max), refer to the table below.

* For the UK only: follow your UK health professionals advice on what age and type of food to introduce solids to your baby, which is usually from 6 months.

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Choose the number of the required program by pressing the and buttons. Validate by pressing .

Choose the desired texture by pressing and buttons. Validate by pressing .

Choose the number of servings by pressing and buttons. Validate by pressing .

The picto flashes on the screen. It indicates quantity of rice, quinoa or lentils (number of cups) to pour in the bowl. Once you have poured them in the bowl, close the lid and validate by pressing .

The picto flickers on the screen. It indicates the quantity of cold water to add. Use the measuring cup for water provided with the appliance to measure the water quantity.

The picto appears on the screen, it indicates that you have to close the lid and the Delayed start button flashes. You can start the cooking immediately or delay the start (see the Delayed Start section for instructions). Press button to start the cooking immediately. The appliance sounds a long beep to indicate the beginning of the cooking.

The appliance enters into automatic cooking: the picto

, and appear on

the screen.

The picto disappears before the end of cooking, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the screen displays the remaining cooking time. This time can differ according to the choosen program and the desired texture.

At the end of the cooking, the appliance sounds 3 beeps and enters into keep warm (the keep warm button illuminates).

White rice (01) / Brown rice (02) / Quinoa (04) / Lentils (05)

Note: Water quantities for rice cooking can be adjust depending on your taste: add a little extra water for fluffier rice and a little less water for firmer rice.

Chickpeas (03)

The appliance indicates that you need to put the soaking basket in the bowl. The picto

flashes on the screen.

The picto flashes on the screen. It indicates the quantity of dried chickpeas (number of cups) to pour in the bowl. Once you have poured them in the bowl, close the lid and validate by pressing .

The picto flashes on the screen. It indicates the quantity of cold water to add. Use the measuring cup for water provided with the appliance to measure the water quantity. Close the lid and validate by pressing .

Choose the number of the program by pressing the and . buttons. Validate by pressing .

Choose the number of servings by pressing and . buttons. Validate by pressing

Press once you have put in the soaking basket.

Once you have drained the soaking water and well rinsed the chickpeas under running water, place the soaking basket into the bowl to begin the cooking phase.

The appliance sounds a long beep to indicate the beginning of the cooking. The appliance enters into automatic soaking: the picto , and appear on the screen.

At the end of soaking time, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the picto below flashes. This indicates that you have to drain the soaking water.

Beans (06)

Choose the number of the program by pressing the and buttons. Validate by pressing .

Choose the desired texture by pressing and buttons. Validate by pressing .

Choose the number of servings by pressing and buttons. Validate by pressing .

The appliance indicates the quantity of water to add in the bowl. Press to start the cooking phase.

Note: The condensation collector must be emptied between the 2 steps (soaking and cooking) to avoid overflow during the last cooking.

The picto appears on the screen, it indicates that you have to close the lid and the Delayed start button flashes. You can start the cooking immediately or delay the start (see the Delayed Start section for instructions).. Press button to start the cooking immediatly. The appliance sounds a long beep

to indicate the beginning of the cooking. The appliance enters into automatic cooking: the picto

, and and appear

on the screen.

The picto disappears before the end of cooking, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the screen displays the remaining cooking time . This time can differ according to the choosen program and the desired texture.

At the end of the cooking, the appliance sounds 3 beeps and enters into keep warm (the keep warm button illuminates).

Note: The Beans program (06) is suitable for cooking dried beans such as red kidney beans, cannellini beans, black beans, etc.

Once you have drained the soaking water and well rinse the beans under running water. Place the soaking basket into the bowl to begin the cooking phase.

The appliance indicates that you need to put the soaking basket in the bowl. The picto

flashes on the screen.

Press once you have put

in the soaking basket.

The picto flashes on the screen. It indicates the quantity of dried beans (number of cups) to pour in the bowl. Once you have poured them in the bowl, close the lid and validate by pressing .

The picto flashes on the screen. It indicates the quantity of cold water to add. Use the measuring cup provided with the appliance to measure the required water quantity. Close the lid and validate by pressing .

The appliance sounds a long beep to indicate the beginning of the cooking.

The appliance enters into automatic soaking: the picto

, and appear on

the screen.

At the end of soaking time, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the picto below flashes. This indicates that you have to drain the soaking water.

Baby Porridge (07)

Choose the number of the program by pressing the and buttons. Validate by pressing .

Ch o os e th e n u m be r corresponding to the age of your baby by pressing and buttons. Validate by pressing . 1 => 4 to 6 months

(see note below) 2 => 7 to 9 months 3 => 10 to 12 months 4 => 13 to 14 months

The appliance enters into automatic cooking: the choosen program number, the picto , and appear on the screen.

The picto , disappears before the end of cooking, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the screen displays the remaining cooking time. This time can differ according the choosen program and the desired texture. At the end of the cooking, the appliance sounds several beeps and enters into keep warm (the keep warm button illuminates).

The appliance indicates the quantity of water to add to the bowl . Press to start the cooking phase.

Note: The condensation collector must be emptied between the 2 steps (soaking and cooking) to avoid overflow during the last cooking.

The appliance enters into automatic cooking: the picto , and appear on the screen. The picto disappears before the end of cooking, the appliance sounds 2 beeps and the screen displays the remaining cooking time . This time can differ according the choosen program and the desired texture. At the end of the cooking, the appliance sounds 3 beeps and enters into keep warm (the keep warm button illuminates).

For the UK only: follow your UK health professionals advice on what age and type of food to introduce solids to your baby.

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