Digital timer slow cooker

EVITA CSC7633X 5.7 L Digital Multicooker

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Electrical products should always be used with care. Take care of:

1. Read all instructions before using the product.
2. Avoid touching hot surfaces. Always use handles or a lifting handle.
3. Always supervise children if they are using the product or are nearby. nine0014
4. Unplug the product when not in use or before cleaning. Let it cool down before disassembling or reassembling it.
5. Do not use the product if the power cord or plug is damaged, does not operate properly, or has any other problem. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center to have the product checked, repaired or adjusted.
6. The use of accessories not approved by the manufacturer may damage the product. nine0014
7. Check that the supply voltage matches the voltage on the product label and that the socket is grounded.
8. Do not allow the power cord, plug, or base of the product to come into contact with water or other liquids. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination.
9. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person.
10. The product is not intended for outdoor use.
11. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface, or touch a hot surface. nine0014
12. Do not place the product near a hot gas or electric stove or inside a preheated oven.
13. Be especially careful if you need to move the product if it contains hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. Connect the power cord to the product before plugging it into a power outlet. Before disconnecting from the mains, first turn off the device, then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
    connector.
15. To turn off the product, press OFF and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. nine0014
16. ATTENTION! Do not cook food only on the base unit as this may damage it. Always use a pot.
17. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, for example, do not put frozen food in a hot pot.
18. Do not misuse the product for its intended purpose.
19. The product is not designed to control an external timer or a separate remote control system.
20. The product is intended for domestic use. nine0014
21. A longer power cord or extension cord can be used if special care is taken when using it.
22. If a longer power cord or extension cord is used:
    1. The power cord must be rated for the same mains voltage as the product.
    2. The cord must be positioned so that it does not hang over the edge of a countertop or table where children could pull on it or trip over it.
    3. If the product requires a grounded power cord, the extension cord must also be grounded. nine0014

BEFORE USING

Remove all labels and tags before using the slow cooker for the first time. Wash the pot and glass lid with a sponge or dish brush in warm water and detergent. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT IN WATER!

Note: When using the product for the first time, you may experience a slight odor due to evaporation of production residues. This is completely normal and will disappear. nine0007

1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces! Use the handles or handle to lift the product.

The main components

The appearance of the product may slightly differ from the

1. lid handle
2. Closed Glass
3. Panca Pens
4. Multicaps
0013 Mode button
5. Power button
6. Timer button (+)/(-)
7. Base unit
8. Cone valve

NOTE! Press the Stop button to turn off the multicooker.

Allow the device to cool down. Wearing oven gloves, carefully remove the pan and pour out the water. Rinse the saucepan and dry it thoroughly before placing it back into the base unit.

CARE OF THE POT

Like all pottery, the pot may crack if handled improperly. Handle it with care! nine0007

WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the product, which in turn may result in personal injury or property damage.

• Always wear oven gloves etc. when handling hot pottery! Otherwise, it may cause burns to the hands or other parts of the body.
• DO NOT place the pan directly on the work surface, as this may leave marks or burn it. Use a pan holder. nine0014
• DO NOT place the pan on the stovetop, under the grill, under the browning element in the microwave oven or in the grill oven as it may crack.
• DO NOT tap the utensil against the rim of the pan to knock out the food, as this may scratch the pan.
• DO NOT use the pan to make popcorn, caramelize sugar, or make toffee.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or anything that could scratch the pot or accessories. nine0014
• DO NOT attempt to use or repair pots or lids that are chipped, cracked or broken.
• DO NOT use the pot to heat or store food.
• Always place food in a pot at room temperature. Then place the pot in the base unit and turn it on. DO NOT heat an empty pan as it may crack.

CARE OF THE GLASS COVER

WARNING! Always handle the glass cover with care as it can cause injury if it breaks. nine0007

ATTENTION! Glass lid may break if exposed to direct heat or sudden changes in temperature. Chips, cracks, or deep scratches can also loosen the cover.

• Keep lid away from grill, microwave, stovetop, hot oven, or oven air outlet. If a cap has been left in any of the above places, you should not use it again, even if it does not show signs of damage.
• If the cover is chipped, cracked or scratched, discard it! nine0014
• Allow the lid to cool on a dry, heat-resistant surface before handling it. Do not place the cover on a damp surface, as this may cause it to crack or break.
• Always use oven mitts or similar when handling a hot lid! To avoid burns from escaping steam, always tilt the lid away from your hands and face.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Using the multicooker is very easy and will help you expand your range of cooking skills. This guide contains many helpful tips on how to use your slow cooker for best results. There are also many good slow cooker recipe books available from libraries and bookstores. Keep this reference material handy when preparing your favorite recipes or want to try something new. This programmable multicooker has LOW, HIGH and WARM modes and can cook food for up to 12 hours. It has an easy to read digital timer that automatically turns off the device. This prevents accidental overcooking of food. nine0007

NOTE! When you cook slowly on HIGH, it is like a covered pot on the stove. With the HIGH setting, the cooking time is approximately half that of the LOW setting. You may need to add some liquid when you cook on HIGH. Follow the directions in the recipe to determine the cooking time and heat level. You can prepare meals well in advance of your meal and adjust the cooking time so that your food is ready to be served at your convenience. In most slow cookers, dishes containing a mixture of meat and vegetables usually take about: 06: 00-7: 00 03: 00-4: 00 A whole wasp 2-2. 5 kg 06:00 04:00 9) about 1.5 kg 04: 00-5: 00 01:30 Boiled ham (whole) 3.5 kg 04: 00-5 03:00 03:00 03:00 03UM Pork tenderloin 1-1.5 kg 02:00-3:00 01:30-2:00 Fried pork about 2 kg 04: 00-5: 00 02: 30 pigs beaten 00-3:00

NOTE ! Before placing the multicooker on a table or work surface, place a stand or other protective device under it.

1. Prepare all ingredients as directed in the recipe.
2. Place the ingredients in a saucepan. For best results, the multicooker should be at least half full. When making soups or stir-fries, leave about two inches between the ingredients and the top of the pot so that the food can come to a boil. nine0040 NOTE! Add the vegetables to the pot first if you are going to cook meat and vegetables together. Then add meat and other ingredients.
   NOTE! When cooking on HIGH, check the cooking progress from time to time, as some soups may boil over. Remember that frequently lifting the lid during cooking will increase the cooking time.
   WARNING! The pan CANNOT withstand extreme temperature changes. DO NOT add cold meat to hot stew. Pour in some hot liquid before adding frozen ingredients. nine0014
3. Cover the pot with a tempered glass lid.
4. Plug the multicooker into the socket. Press the mode button to set the slow cooker.
5. Use the MODE button to select the desired setting (HIGH or LOW) as indicated in the recipe. NOTE! Select the HEAT mode if you want to reheat food or keep it warm.
6. Press the timer button (+) (the timer display will show 0:30, i.e. 30 minutes). Keep pressing the (+) or (-) button until the desired cooking time is displayed. This slow cooker can be programmed in 30-minute intervals from 30 minutes to 12 hours (0:30-12:00). The multicooker will start heating up after 5 seconds. nine0040 NOTE! You can change the timer settings at any time while the multicooker is cooking by pressing the (+) or (-) buttons.
   NOTE! If you select LOW or HIGH without setting the time, the multicooker will automatically run for 8 hours (08:00) in LOW mode or 4 hours (4:00) in HIGH mode.
   NOTE! Press the Stop button to turn off the multicooker.
7. At the HIGH and LOW settings, the time on the display will count down minute by minute until the cooking time has elapsed. After the cooking time (00:00) has elapsed, the hob automatically switches to HEAT mode (for 12 hours). nine0040 NOTE! Press the Stop button to turn off the multicooker.
8. To manually set the warm-up time, press the MODE button until the WARM indicator lights up. By default, WARM mode is set to 12 hours (12:00). This
   programmable multicooker turns off automatically. The display turns off. NOTE! Press the "Stop" button to turn off the multicooker.
9. Wearing oven gloves, grasp the handle on the glass lid and remove the lid. nine0014
10. Wait a few seconds for the steam to dissipate. Taste the food and make sure it's cooked. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
    NOTE! Press the Stop button to turn off the multicooker.
    WARNING: The base unit of the multicooker gets very hot during cooking because it contains the heating element. To move the multicooker, use oven gloves and hold the multicooker by the handles. The base unit will remain hot for some time after the end of cooking when the stove is turned off and unplugged. Therefore, you should set the slow cooker aside and allow it to cool before cleaning or putting it away. nine0014
11. Unplug the multicooker from the mains socket. Let it cool completely before cleaning (see cleaning instructions).

SLOW COOKING TIPS

• Less tender cuts of meat are best for slow cooking.
• Meat will not brown during cooking. When roasting fatty meat, the amount of fat is reduced, the color is preserved, and the taste becomes more intense. Heat some oil in a frying pan and brown the meat before transferring it to the pan. nine0014
• Whole herbs and spices, when cooked slowly, add more flavor than their chopped or ground versions.
• When cooking slowly, remember that liquids do not boil away as they would with regular cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not meant to be used in a slow cooker. The exception to this rule are rice and soups. Also remember that you can always add more liquid later in the cooking process if needed. If there is too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the lid and continue cooking on HIGH for 1 hour (01:00). Check every 15 minutes until the amount of liquid is reduced to desired. Turn off the multicooker when the desired consistency is reached. nine0014
• For most recipes that use raw meat and vegetables, the cooking time is about 6-8 hours on LOW.
• Rule of thumb: the higher the fat content, the less liquid is required. If you're cooking meat with a high fat content, place it on top of a bed of thickly sliced ​​onions so the meat doesn't get stuck in the fat at the bottom of the pot. Excess fat on the surface of the dish can be removed with a slice of bread, a spoon or a slotted spoon.
• Food cut into equal pieces will cook faster and more evenly than food left whole, such as roasts or poultry. nine0014
• Use a meat thermometer to check if the meat has reached the right temperature.
• Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require a longer cooking time than many meats. Place them on the bottom of the multicooker and close the lid. Check if they become soft when the meat reaches the required temperature. Remove meat and continue cooking vegetables/root vegetables as needed.
• Add any dairy products (milk, sour cream or yoghurt) before serving. Condensed milk or condensed soups can be added at the beginning of cooking. nine0014
• We do not recommend cooking rice, noodles or pasta in the slow cooker. Instead, they can be cooked separately and then added to the slow cooker at the end of the cooking time.

SPECIAL CLEANING

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If the pot has stubborn stains, you can clean it with non-abrasive detergents/cleaners or apply a bicarbonate paste with a soft cloth. Water stains or mineral deposits can be removed by wiping with vinegar, or by pouring a small amount of vinegar into a saucepan and letting it soak in. After cleaning, wash the pan in warm water with detergent. Rinse it and let it dry. nine0007

Documents / resources

31. 23 Köksvaror, Vitvaror Och Elektronik for Hela Hemmet - Elvita

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This post will be useful to everyone who at least sometimes cooks something himself, and also helps or hinders others from doing it.
From it you can find out what kind of gadget it is - multicooker , what technical capabilities and impossibilities it has, inside, appearance, advantages (many) and disadvantages (also many). I'll tell you something about small multicooker tricks, and also allow myself a general lyrical digression about programming in the kitchen.
The purpose of the post is to talk about multicookers as a class of objects, without highlighting its representatives, but in order not to talk about a spherical multicooker in a vacuum, I will make my model Panasonic SR-TMJ181 the main example of analysis. nine0040 Those who do not have a multicooker will find out if they need it, but those who have it, I hope, will not be left without new knowledge.

As wikipedia teaches us, " Multicooker is a program-controlled multifunctional household electrical kitchen appliance designed to cook a wide range of dishes in automatic mode. ."
Let's narrow this definition and call a multicooker (MV) a device consisting of:

1. Housing with one or more electric heating elements
2. Hermetically sealed lid with steam valve
3. Cooking containers (pans) with non-stick coating
4. Built-in microcontroller to control cooking
5.User interface to control the previous item.

That is, cooking in a multicooker takes place at atmospheric pressure - the excess is vented through the valve, so a multicooker in general is not a “pressure cooker” (rather, a slow cooker). And the only difference between a multi-cooker and a conventional electric stove, which, apparently, due to an oversight of marketers, is not yet called a “multi-cooker”, is software control for cooking “without supervision”. But before we talk about programs, let's deal with the hardware. nine0007

An ordinary slow cooker looks like this:

Only components deserve explanations here: 4 - a collector of condensate flowing from the MB cover and 14 - an insert for steaming.

Saucepan

The most trivial component is a saucepan, which is also a bowl. But even here, not everything is trivial. Its volume, indicated by manufacturers, varies from 1.6 to 6 liters, but there is an important nuance - according to the instructions for the Panasonic SR-TMJ181 with a 4.5 liter bowl, the maximum volume of soup / compote prepared in it is only 3.1 liters. And rice / porridge will turn out even less - only 1.8 liters. nine0040
You can find out the latter only with the help of a scale applied to the wall of the bowl. The scale, by the way, is the only case known to me when the phrase " without half a liter you can't figure out " should be taken literally. The instructions do not say anything about it, but practice shows that to determine the volume poured into the bowl in liters, it is necessary to double the readings of the “L” scale (i.e. their “half a liter” is our liter).
Why is that? It turns out that the slow cooker is just a slightly improved electric rice cooker , under this name it is sold in the USA, Asia and Europe. For the CIS market, it was localized by changing the programs and interface, but the bowl was left unchanged, that is, the scale shows how many cups of “CUP” rice (the value at the label on the right) and water (the label on the left) should be used to get the required amount of finished rice in liters (label value on the left).
On the net you can find many versions of the scale values, including quite exotic and incorrect ones, and the correct one, and even connecting the multi-cooker measure of rice with the size of the salary of a samurai and “go”, is here. nine0007

The inner coating of the pan is reduced to one of two and a half types:

The first is simply non-stick. It is made from a mixture of PTFE with polyethylene / polypropylene. Fluoroplast is responsible for non-burning (anti-adhesion), and polyethylene is needed for technical purposes - for the production of an elastic fluoroplastic film. Coatings from different manufacturers vary slightly (the exact composition is a trade secret), but they are all theoretically harmless to health and fragile. Although, at first glance, the coating of the Panasonic SR-TMJ181 bowl looked so durable that I ignored the advice of experienced multicooker owners to abandon the "native" plastic spoon from the kit, and buy a silicone spatula. As a result, after a couple of months of use, my bowl is scratched like a skating rink after a hockey game. Although it does not affect the burning yet. nine0007

The second type of coating is ceramic. It is more expensive and much stronger, although experts say that it is not eternal either - it does not scratch, but cracks over time.
Another possibility is a bowl without a coating at all. Obtained from a bowl with any coating after it is completely worn out. Manufacturers of multicookers do not make such bowls, they can only be ordered from third-party companies, and possibly “companies” - since I met the only company that manufactures multibowls - Tomsk NEK. nine0007

In general, pots in multicookers are a consumable item, so a table of compatibility of bowls from different multicookers can be very useful.

The multicooker bowl, although, in fact, is a saucepan, but it is also used as a frying pan - for frying or as a baking dish. In the latter case, the task is to extract the contents without damage and upheavals. Resourceful CF users place two strips of heat-resistant paper there before filling out the form, and then pull the finished product out for them:

Around the pot.

The case of multicookers comes in two forms and resembles either a "thick thermos" or "a hybrid of a dry closet with a starship control panel. " See for yourself:

Although Redmond advertisers seem to have other associations:

There is always a heater in the bottom of the multicooker case. The Panasonic SR-TMJ18(1) has one more heating element - a silver ribbon is located around the circumference at the bottom of the case. Its fragments can be seen in the photo taken from multivarka.ru:

Another heater in the Panasonic SR-TMJ181 is located on top - in the cover. But this is not a heater, but rather, a "heater". Its heating temperature does not exceed 50 degrees, so it is impossible to get a crispy crust on top of cooked dishes. This applies to all models of multicookers without exception - their lids contain either a very weak heater or just a metal insert to reflect and evenly distribute heat. According to marketers, this is called "3D heating". nine0007

The heaters do not operate continuously, but intermittently. They are switched in Panasonic using a relay, so that when cooking, the multicooker clicks loudly.

And this whole simple system is controlled by a microcontroller based only on the readings of a temperature sensor (thermosensor) that determines the temperature of the bottom of the multicooker bowl. A spring-loaded platform is used for tighter contact between the bottom of the pan and the sensor:

Such a trivial design provides the multicooker with all its automation0448 and is admired not only by housewives, but also by housewives .

Electronic filling of the multicooker

Namely, in the multicooker there are automatic, so-called "touch" programs in which it is not necessary to set the cooking time, the device will determine it automatically and end the program when everything is ready. In the Panasonic SR-TMJ181, these are the “Pilaf”, “Porridge” and “Buckwheat” programs, in other models other / additional options are possible, for example, “Omelet” or “Crust” (lower crust, of course). nine0007

The principle of operation is the same in all cases - as long as there is enough moisture in the cooked dish, the temperature of the bottom of the bowl, according to the laws of physics, does not heat up above 100 degrees Celsius. And as soon as the temperature sensor shows a temperature of more than 100, this means the complete evaporation of moisture, that is, in fact, the readiness of the dish. Although, in some programs, for example, in “Pilaf”, after complete evaporation of the moisture, additional frying occurs - to get a delicious bottom crust.
In addition, the same principle of operation allows the multicooker to process exceptions, that is, automatically turn off if all the water boils away in ordinary, “non-touch” programs related to water - “Steaming”, “Extinguishing”, etc. nine0007

Do you think this is the famous Captain O.? But no. For several years now, an article has been circulating on the network with an alternative explanation of the principle of the multicooker. The author of the article, “a person with an engineering background”, claims that

The cylinder at the bottom of the multicooker is a load cell, that is, a scale ... After the temperature reaches 100 degrees and the water begins to boil, pressure increases between the pan and the lid (which is permanently fixed on the body) and the pan starts to push off the lid and put more pressure on the scales. Excess pressure is released through the valve on the lid of the pan. The computer (microcontroller) of the device detects this weight and begins to monitor its changes, when the cereal boils and free water either boils away and exits through the valve or goes into the cereal, steam generation and pressure between the pan and the lid drops, the microcontroller cuts through this matter by weights and turns it off program

Although, in order to refute this theory, it is enough just to put an empty pan in the slow cooker - in my model, even an empty pan completely pushes through the cylinder spring. What weights are there!

If an engineer is so mistaken, then what can we say about simple programmers users! In the reviews of the owners of multicookers, there are often complaints like " For some reason, almost to the very end, the countdown in the "buckwheat" mode is not shown on the display" . Now you know why this is happening.

Food programming.

And now let's digress a little from the gadget in question and look at automatic cooking at home. Although someone thinks that cooking is an art, even if it is true, it manifests itself only in the creation of new dishes, but if there is a known recipe, for example,

“put more tea leaves”

cooking is trivially algorithmized. No wonder the very concept of an algorithm is usually explained to children on a culinary recipe. nine0007

Moreover, if we are talking about the heat treatment of already prepared (washed, cut and put in a pan) food, then the process is not only perfectly programmed, but also perfectly automatically performed without the participation of humanoid robots.

Here is an algorithm covering all the possibilities of automatic cooking:

1. Timer. Turn on at the specified time
2. Go through the cooking modes from the recipe in turn, performing each of them in sequence:
   - Set one of the following temperature modes: "Frying" (high t`without a lid, constant stirring of the contents or a single turn in the middle of the process), "Baking" (high t`with a lid and volumetric heating) "Intensive boiling", "Low boiling" boiling" or "Extinguishing" (t'~100' and presumably with water), or "Simmering" (t~80' with lid), etc. in accordance with the full list of heat treatment methods for food.
   - Determine the end time of the mode automatically - using temperature, weight, resistance sensors, an accelerometer (say, determining the degree of egg coolness :) ), a video camera with product recognition, etc.; or manually if specified by the program. nine0014
3. Switch to heating mode or turn off, according to user settings

As you can see, everything is quite real and feasible, maybe, with the exception of an accelerometer and a video camera (and this is not so fantastic), and, as the experience of using a multicooker shows, in most cases the existing temperature sensor is enough.

But, at the same time, there is not a single model of universal kitchen appliances that could really be called "programmable" and "automatic". Of course, some things are implemented. For example, advanced microwave ovens not only have “wired programs” of several steps using sensors, but are also able to memorize new recipes. Only recipes are exclusively one-step, that is, in fact, this is not a program, but simply memorizing a set of parameters cooking. nine0040 Oddly enough, bread makers came closest to programmable technology. Some of them can not only knead the dough on their own, turn on the timer and execute pre-installed programs, but also allow you to create your own from almost a dozen steps (!), Setting the time for several consecutive kneading and pauses between them, baking stages and heating the finished bread. But a bread maker is a very specific device, but we are talking about a universal one, so - by.

But on the basis of a multicooker, it would be possible to create a truly universal kitchen gadget that is in demand not only among geeks and programmers, but among all eating mankind. This requires minimal changes in the periphery - say, adding sensors, a stirrer or a real heater on top ...., but the main changes should concern the software part. nine0007

Multicooker - what is good and what is bad.

The interface of most MB models is very similar and provides a good example of how interfaces should never be made.

The “Menu” button cycles through the multicooker operating modes “in a circle” in one direction, so that if you miss the one you need, you will have to go to the second run, that is, in the Panasonic SR-TMJ181 it is another 9 (!) Clicks "Menu". And it is very easy to miss, because. the only indication of the selected mode is a miniature black triangle on the display, which, moreover, is offset from the mode label. nine0040 In manual modes, you will find the “Cooking Time” button, which also cycles through the times available for this mode. Moreover, the order of these times is set by the manufacturer, starting with the most popular in his opinion. For example, in the "Bake" mode, the sequence of times looks like this: "40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 20, 25, 30, 35". Miss? It doesn't matter, just 9 clicks and you are at the goal.
But this is nothing compared to the fact that other times are not available at all. Those. It is impossible to bake for an hour and a half or 15 minutes. nine0007

The device seems to be “automatic”, but in many cases it is impossible to move away from it - either it will not finish baking or it will burn out.

The latter, by the way, is very important for Panasonic MWs, since they do not have the “Frying” mode, and instead of it, “Baking” is used for a frequent operation - a short preliminary frying of a soup or pilaf component, but from the inability to set an arbitrary cooking time in various modes suffer and the owners of other models.

Another MB problem is the impossibility of setting a delayed start timer for some modes. That is, the manufacturers of Panasonic SR-TMJ181 decided for users that it is possible to cook porridge, pilaf and buckwheat at a time convenient for you, but soup or stew is not allowed. It is interesting, by the way, that different manufacturers have different opinions on this matter. For example, manufacturers of MW Redmond do not allow you to postpone the preparation of porridge “for later”. nine0007

And finally, in Panasonic's MW, as in all multicookers from other manufacturers, with the exception of a couple of models (one for Redmond and one for Brand), it is impossible to turn off the forced transition of the MW to the warming mode after the end of cooking. “Heating” is a convenient function, but in many cases unnecessary - for example, if you are preparing jelly or compote, you want to cool them down quickly. And the taste of many dishes after many hours of heating does not change for the better.
To combat useless heating and waste of electricity, advanced MW users use mechanical or electronic external timers that plug into a power outlet and simply disconnect the multicooker from the mains after a specified period of time. Such timers worth 200-300 rubles are produced by IKEA and Chinese craftsmen:

Panasonic does not have the ability to set its own cooking mode. For example, the top Redmond or Polaris models have such an opportunity, but it is limited to one step, that is, setting the temperature and cooking time. No model is really capable of programming for several successive steps with different parameters.

In general, the CF interface is worse - only software limitation of its capabilities. And worse than the restriction - only the documentation for multicookers. nine0007

All mode parameter data is secret and protected by manufacturers in much the same way as Windows source code. Not only exact parameters are not given, but even approximate ones.
A typical example of a description from the official instructions for MW is

“The “buckwheat” mode is intended for cooking buckwheat”

and not a word more.

Perhaps this is done so that these parameters can be changed with impunity, or maybe to hide the fact that the variety of cooking modes in modern MW models is just a marketing ploy, but in fact they are almost the same. nine0040 Although, sometimes Stirlitz has punctures. So, in the instructions for the Panasonic SR-TMJ181, the summary table of technical characteristics gives out “The maximum temperature of the multicooker is 180 degrees”, which clearly indicates the temperature of the “Baking” mode in this device - it is the hottest. But, basically, information about the temperature regimes of MW must be obtained independently - with the help of a culinary thermometer.
UPD. After writing the article, I found out that a programmable multicooker exists - the Brand 502 MV not only does not hide data on the built-in cooking modes, but also allows you to manually program up to five consecutive steps! But this only exception in the world does not change the general situation. nine0040

The recipes that come with the MB (as part of the instructions or as a separate booklet) can be compared to demos or use cases that come with an SDK. And they have the same problems as demos/samples. Namely, sometimes the SDK code is updated, but the examples are not. Well, bugs happen, where without them. In the case of the Panasonic SR-TMJ181 multicooker, the recipes are clearly taken from the previous version of the product - they suggest cooking soup in any mode, except for the Soup mode that debuted in this model. And following the standard recipe for rice porridge gives the output not a viscous porridge, but dry burnt rice. nine0007

Therefore, it is best to look for recipes for CF on the net at specialized forums for a specific CF model - there they were accurately tested on people :) And if you really want a cookbook, then multivarka.ru makes a periodic selection of the best recipes in the form of a pdf file. Here , for example, version 2011.

Summary.

When should you buy a multicooker?

• In the absence of a (good) stove with an oven, for example, in a country house or a rented apartment. nine0014
• If you need morning "porridge in bed" (just make sure the specific multicooker supports this mode)
• If you have experience of burning pots left on the stove. The multicooker will not allow this.
• If you want to buy a new pan, but there is extra space in the kitchen for a multicooker

When can you think about buying a multicooker?

• If you have a curious baby in the house with access to the kitchen. A slow cooker is an order of magnitude safer than a stove with pots
• If your child is a junior high school student. It is easy and safe to teach him how to cook in MW, and the result can be interesting.

When does a multicooker not help you?

• If you want to cook everything quickly. Naturally, the microwave oven wins the competition in speed, the stove is in second place, the MW is behind.
• If you have a studio apartment and you hope to save it from unpleasant smells when cooking, say, dishes with onions. It won't work
nine0013 If cooking on conventional kitchen appliances is not given to you, then you should not expect culinary miracles from the multicooker. Something in the MW will turn out better, something worse than on the stove / in the oven, but, in general, the result will be similar.

And if you really want fully automatic cooking without supervision, then you should not rely on a slow cooker yet.

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