When purchasing a multicooker for the first time, some users are faced with a dilemma about how to use this type of equipment. Regardless of the chosen model and manufacturer, the first use of a multicooker has identical rules. The only difference is the control panel, which you can learn to use by reading the operating instructions.

First start of the multicooker

Before installing the bowl in place, it is recommended to thoroughly wipe the surface to remove moisture. If water gets to the bottom, the food will burn.

The first use begins by pressing the “Start” or “Start” button. Depending on the model and manufacturer, the startup procedure may differ - details are provided in the instructions. It is noteworthy that some brands of multicookers do not have such a button, which is inconvenient, because... You will have to unplug the device to turn it on and off.

Before using the multicooker for the first time, you should perform simple manipulations:

• take a small amount of water;
• select the “Heating” or “Maintain temperature” mode;
• close the lid and activate the program;
• do not turn off the device before the specified time (15 minutes).

After the time has passed, control is carried out by opening the lid and checking the water heating level. Such actions are necessary to check the performance of the heating element and heating speed.

The operating mode of multicookers differs from brand and model - the fundamental difference is only in price and functionality. As a rule, the nuances of use and cooking modes are attached to the instructions. By the way, many manufacturers offer users popular recipes.

Functionality of the multicooker and features of first use

A multicooker is a multifunctional household appliance with a set of programs and the ability to prepare different dishes without effort. The entire cooking process is carried out automatically. The owner is required to prepare food, load it into the bowl according to the instructions and select the desired mode.

The standard delivery kit for multicookers is:

• bowl;
• equipment;
• plastic container for steaming;
• 2 spoons (flat and deep).

Using any model and brand of device is simple; it is important to familiarize yourself with the operating instructions before using the multicooker for the first time. Then put the selected products in the required quantity into the bowl and start the device.

All multicookers are equipped with standard programs:

• steam cooking for those who are on a diet or a follower of a healthy lifestyle;
• stewing and baking;
• baking;
• making yoghurts;
• cooking borscht and soups;
• program for setting temperature treatment and time interval.

It is noteworthy that such a wide range of modes allows you to cook the same foods in different ways.

Models of multicookers with simple controls are equipped with 6 modes, conditionally divided into two groups. The first category performs automatic cooking, for example, porridge. To use the device, just launch the program by pressing one button. To achieve the best result, the manufacturer recommends loading ingredients in strict dosages. To do this, use a measuring scale.

Note: before first use, you can treat the multicooker with lemon, then rinse the bowl and wipe thoroughly.

The second category includes modes for cooking foods, stewing and baking. The difference in the programs is only in time. When using a multicooker, you should be aware of a nuance - the countdown of the time interval begins immediately after turning on the device. When using the cooking program, it is recommended to take into account that the timer will count down the time after the water has boiled.

It should be noted that the initial use of the multicooker should be nominal, i.e. the start is carried out empty with the addition of only water. The liquid with the addition of a spoon of table vinegar or lemon is brought to a boil. It is also recommended to clean the steam release valve. Only after these measures can you use the multicooker and be confident in the quality of the prepared dishes without foreign impurities and odors.

A multicooker is one of the new types of household kitchen appliances, the beginning of mass use of which dates back to the beginning of the current century. It is an electronically controlled electrical appliance and is used for automatic cooking. It is distinguished by its wide functionality due to the fact that it can process food products by boiling and frying, stewing them, steaming and deep-frying them.

Features and Benefits

A multicooker is valuable because it replaces several kitchen tools, such as a pressure cooker, electric frying pan, or air fryer. The device has a very high degree of automation: To prepare food, you just need to put all the necessary ingredients in a ceramic bowl, cover with a lid, select a program by pressing a couple of buttons and wait for the dish to be ready for a predetermined time, which will be determined by the built-in timer, signaling completion with a sound signal.

Two special modes are very useful. The first of these is the standby mode, when the finished dish is kept warm. Delayed start is characterized by the fact that the start time is selected so as to prepare dishes by the time you get up or come home from work.

The Redmond series devices are typical representatives of devices of this type and have a number of advantages over their competitors. A high-quality ceramic bowl allows you to cook with a minimum of fat without the risk of burning. Devices of this series implement from 7 to 34 different programs, incl. delayed start. In addition, some models support uniform spatial heating mode. Ease of use is ensured by the presence of a display and viewing window; the cooking time is regulated by the user independently.

Features of inclusion

The purchased Redmond unit should be removed from the cardboard box and all stickers removed from the body. Before turning it on for the first time, the body should be treated with a damp cloth, and the bowl should be washed with shampoo and then dried well.

After checking that there is no mechanical damage to the components of the device, it must be installed on a flat surface.

If the Redmond unit does not start, you should check that there is voltage in the outlet and that the device is turned on correctly according to the instructions. You can use the Redmond device only when the mains voltage corresponds to its operating voltage given in the passport. For electrical safety reasons, the outlet must have a grounding contact.

If the Redmond multicooker is connected to an outlet via an extension cord, they must match each other in power. Otherwise, the risk of cable fire or short circuit increases sharply.

When you turn it on for the first time, a strange odor may appear. To eliminate it, you should additionally wash the inner surface of the bowl and lid, and also wipe it with a 7% vinegar solution, and then boil the bowl with half a lemon. Boiling time is approximately 5 minutes.

It is advisable to check the main operating modes, for example, launch a delayed start.

The Redmond multicooker should always be in such a position that there are no obstacles to the ventilation of the internal working volume. The steam jet from the valve should not touch surrounding objects in the kitchen interior. This is especially important if a delayed start is provided.

The air flow from the heating element should flow freely into the bowl space. Otherwise, use of the device is prohibited.

After the start of operation, the device body can heat up to a high temperature. Therefore, you should not touch its bowl and metal surfaces with your bare hands.

Many people have watched a YouTube video: a girl of about ten years old was preparing complex recipes with a slow cooker. Polaris, Redmond, Panasonic - names heard every day. Cooking becomes fun. It's easy, the average child can handle it. That's the beauty of a slow cooker. Take the trouble to put the right amount of ingredients in the right order and you will get a tasty, appetizing dish. How to use the Polaris multicooker. The question gnaws at the cook, who has never encountered the device, wants to try it, and has heard about the possibilities.

Instructions for using the Polaris multicooker

A little trick. Pour boiling water over the cereal, reducing the cooking time by 20-30 minutes. Unrefined oil is added to the cooling porridge. Supplement your diet with Omega 4 and 6 fats.

Why was the Polaris multicooker chosen? A relatively high-quality, cheap brand, probably manufactured by a Chinese factory that produces Redmond. It has a low price. Of course, every Russian wanted to buy a cheaper multicooker, therefore, the totality of the facts indicates that Polaris will be chosen. If anyone has purchased another brand, we hasten to inform you that the multicookers are every bit as similar to each other as two peas in a pod. A simple fact makes communication between the cook and the kitchen effective; understand the essence of the matter: recipes are universal. Today, thanks to E. A. Orlova, the publishing house “Ripol Classic” we will learn recipes for preparing soups, stews, the rest will seem like child’s play, a trifle in comparison.

Let's look at the features of Polaris multicookers. For model 0517AD:

1. Two time setting buttons: hours, minutes. Conveniently, with cheap Redmond multicookers, the step depends on the program, setting Steam Cooking for 2 hours, increasing the interval by five minutes, you will break your fingers. The Polaris multicooker will allow you to easily set the desired interval (described case).
2. The argument concerns the delayed start timer. The mode entry button is located on the left side of the keyboard. By pressing “hours”, “minutes” you set the desired delayed start interval for the multicooker.
3. We can launch cooking programs by pressing “Menu” immediately after plugging in the multicooker. The button is on the right side of the keyboard under Start. The programs are lined up in even rows, with a total of 16. By pressing Menu again, we move from one to another, selecting the one we need.
4. The Multicook function is available in the Polaris multicooker. Set the temperature (key to the left of the time ones), hours, minutes of cooking. Changing the values ​​gradually is prohibited (the multicooker itself does this when preparing Pilaf, ending the cycle by increasing the temperature).
5. The heating key is combined with exiting the menu. By clicking, we reset the settings. Applies to Multicook and other programs.

Having studied the keyboard, it’s time to move on to the story about how Polaris multicookers are operated. If there is normal current in the socket, the LED backlight of the Start button will light up. By pressing the Menu key, we go to the section for selecting programs for the Polaris multicooker. All are highlighted, the active one also blinks. The time shown in the upper right part is different for different programs. For the first multicooker program (Baking) it is one hour, for Stewing it is 2 hours. Many are preset, in Frying you can change the temperature: convenient, it will confuse novice cooks, recipe books become more complicated because of this.

The multicooker has a separate heating program (in addition to the Automatic heating button on the left side). If desired, the cook will bring any dish to a temperature of 45 ºС. The Yogurt program is available separately; if desired, use Multicook for the same purposes. Start the multicooker program by pressing Start.

Polaris multicooker recipes

Polaris multicooker soups

Please note that the recipe for cooking soups in the Polaris multicooker follows the same pattern. First, the dressing is fried, then cooked in the Stewing mode. The Polaris multicooker is used for preparing first courses without a special Soup program.

• Cut three potatoes into cubes, chop two onions, fry in butter. We enter the programs menu. Use the multicooker mode Frying, default temperature. If necessary, replace the number with another, higher or lower. 1.5 liters of vegetable broth is poured into the finished fry. Add diced potatoes, a teaspoon of dried carrots, herbs, and salt to taste. Leave the menu by pressing the multicooker keyboard button Automatic heating/Cancel. Press Menu, select Soup, cook for 1 hour.
• Wash 1 beet, cut into cubes, add to one and a half liters of vegetable broth, add 50 grams of white beans, and add salt. Open the program menu, select Braising, cook for two hours. Chop a bunch of greens while the soup is being prepared in a slow cooker. When serving, sprinkle with herbs to taste.

Second courses of the Polaris multicooker

If the second courses disappeared, life would seem gray. The Polaris multicooker will allow you to prepare delicious dishes. Let's see together how it's done.

Pilaf in the Polaris multicooker

Pilaf is a traditionally oriental dish, and it seems that people in the Russian Federation love to eat no less. These two planets are different - yours and ours - but it’s nice to eat there and here. The Polaris multicooker is equipped with a special program for this case.

• Cut four carrots into strips, two onions into half rings. Soak one hundred grams of raisins in water. Meanwhile, fill the multicooker bowl with vegetable oil. Add onions, carrots, half a kilo of rice, raisins, add salt. Open the multicooker program menu, select Pilaf. Leave the time as default and click the Start button.
• Cut two onions into rings, chop four cloves of garlic. Cut a couple of carrots into strips, cut salmon fillet (300 grams) into pieces, marinate for two hours, sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Place the fish in the multicooker bowl. Open the program menu, select the Frying mode. Cook in vegetable oil. Carrots and 400 grams of rice are laid out on top. The ingredients are filled with water. Leave the modes by pressing the Auto Heat/Cancel button and select the Pilaf program. Click Start.

Charlottes from the Polaris multicooker

Charlotte pie is good with a ridiculously simple recipe. Here's how to make baked goods in the Polaris slow cooker.

• The core is removed from half a kilogram of apples. Fruits are cut into slices. Beat three eggs, pouring a glass of sugar into it. Add a glass of sifted flour and knead the dough. Place the slices in a multicooker bowl, greased with margarine and sprinkled with semolina. The dough is poured into a container. In the multicooker programs, Baking is selected. The dish takes 35 minutes to prepare. After the cake is ready, it continues to cook on the Keep Warm program for 10 minutes.
• Core 500 grams of apples and cut into large chunks. Grind a couple of eggs with a glass of sugar to obtain a white mass. Get the dough by adding a glass of flour and adding a packet of baking powder. Sweeten with vanilla sugar and beat. While stirring, pour in 70 ml of heated milk mixed with melted butter (180 grams). Place the apples on a multicooker bowl greased with margarine and sprinkled with flour. Pour the prepared dough. Go to the program menu and select the Baking mode. Cook for half an hour. The cake arrives on the Warm program in 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the top of the product with vanilla or powdered sugar.

Here's what you'll cook in the Polaris slow cooker. Shown is a small fraction of the recipes that readers will find in E. A. Orlova’s book. Try it, experiment. The beauty is that even a child can handle most of the procedures. We don’t take into account frying and other subtleties, but it won’t take much effort to put in the ingredients and press a couple of buttons. And most importantly - time! Look - some recipes can be made independently without the intervention of a cook. Start with a simple model, and an expensive Polaris multicooker will become a welcome gift for your wife on March 8th. We are sure that the way to a man’s heart still lies through his stomach, and convenience foods and Big Macs quickly become boring when your other half is at home, who knows how to cook truly delicious things.

Now readers know how to use the Polaris multicooker, and we also hope they won’t lose face in front of their guests. Culinary secrets are kept silent by housewives. Let's prove it with action. Eliminates the need to cover a loaf of bread with baking paper when baking after turning it upside down. Condensation drips, making the loaf tasteless, wet, and slimy. And we say goodbye until next time. By the way, comment on your own secrets of handling automation.

Before you make a purchase of household appliances, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the features of its operation, so that during the first use no unforeseen situations or questions arise. In this article we will look at the principles of proper use of such a device as a multicooker.

First use

When choosing a multicooker model, it is useful to download in advance the instructions for using this device from the desired website on the Internet. By reading the instructions, you will be able to understand how simple or difficult the operation of the device will be, and also determine whether the device will be able to realize your existing culinary preferences. In addition, you need to pay attention to the presence of a Russified menu. Russian-speaking controls will greatly facilitate the operation of the device. It will not be difficult to use devices whose instructions include a description of the buttons labeled in English.

If the purchase is made and a new appliance has appeared in the kitchen, do not rush to use the multicooker right away. Each model, be it a cheap Polaris or an expensive Redmond, has a persistent factory smell inside that needs to be gotten rid of.

• First, you should open the device, take out the non-stick bowl and wash it well with a cleaning agent, and then wipe it dry inside and out.
• Then you need to return the bowl to its place and plug in the device. Before turning on, you should check the integrity of the cord. The multicooker can only be plugged into a power outlet if it is grounded.
• After this, you need to pour some water into the bowl and turn on the “heating” (or “temperature maintenance”) mode for 15 minutes.
• At the end of the time, you should check how hot the liquid in the bowl is. Thus, the operation of the heating element is tested and the rate of water heating is determined.

Since most models have pre-programmed cooking modes in the menu as standard, using the device for the first time will not cause any particular difficulties. An example of their use can be illustrated by a story about how to use the Polaris PMS 0508d multicooker.

The rules for turning on the multicooker are described in detail in the instructions. The action algorithm is easiest to demonstrate by turning on the “Buckwheat” mode. It allows you to prepare porridge from cereals, as well as side dishes.

• The cereal is first washed and steamed with boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
• Then the boiling water is drained, the steamed cereal is placed in the multicooker bowl and filled with water.
• The amount of water is calculated using the following formula: per glass of cereal, one liter of water. It is important to ensure that the water level in the pan is below the maximum mark on the scale located on the inner wall of the bowl.
• After this, the “menu” button is turned on, which will open access to the cooking modes, and the desired program is selected (Polaris PMS 0508d has the “Buckwheat” option).
• Then the “start” button is pressed, the power button starts the cooking process, eight minutes before the end of the time, the multicooker will start beeping.
• An audible signal indicates that the device has entered heating mode.

Attention! You won’t be able to manually adjust the porridge cooking time, and you won’t be able to delay the start either. All budget models have similar inconveniences. If you use a Redmond multicooker, you can independently control the cooking process and make your own adjustments.

The baking and stewing program works according to the same algorithm: first the “menu” button is pressed, then the cooking mode is set, and then the program is launched by pressing the “start” button. The “Stew” program involves cooking food with a small amount of oil. The cooking duration is two hours, when you open this function, you have access to set the required time (range from two to eight hours), one step is thirty minutes, the heating temperature is 90 degrees.

The Polaris PMS 0508d multicooker has a combined program that can be selected if you need to prepare soup, bake or cook milk porridge. The maximum time for the combined program is one hour; milk porridge cooks less, so when preparing this dish you will have to forcefully stop the program by pressing the “Cancel” button.

When baking, it is useful to first grease the walls of the bowl with margarine or butter, and only then immerse the dough in it. The program is launched according to an already known algorithm; the cooking time is controlled manually by pressing the “Cancel” button. After the cooking time is up, you need to wait about three minutes, and only then remove the baked goods from the bowl. This technique allows you to easily remove the contents of the pan.

How to use the Timer option

The “Timer” option allows you to make cooking in a multicooker more versatile. Using it, it’s easy to independently program the cooking modes of your favorite dishes. The function is enabled as follows:

• First, preliminary preparation of the necessary ingredients is carried out.
• Then press the “Menu” button.
• Select the desired program (for example, “soup” mode).
• After this, the “timer” button is pressed. The first press displays the numbers “00:00” on the display.
• Press the “timer” button again, access to setting the time “hour: minutes” opens. One step 1 hour: 10 minutes.
• After setting the time, press the “start” button.

How to use it correctly

Do not wash the multicooker bowl and the parts that come with it with coarse brushes and metal meshes. They can easily damage the non-stick coating. Manufacturers recommend using warm soapy water and a soft cloth. If food has managed to burn to the walls of the pan, then the bowl should be soaked in warm water and then washed with a soft sponge.

To clean the device, do not use powders or products that contain strong acids. It is not allowed to immerse the multicooker body in water; you cannot heat second dishes in it.

How to load products correctly

Models of multicookers differ from each other and in the volume of the bowl. The Polaris PMS 0508d has a bowl volume of five liters, inside the pan there is a division equal to five. The volume is indicated so that a person can navigate when loading ingredients. It is not recommended to fill the bowl more than half the volume. During cooking, boiling occurs, as a result of which the bowl is completely filled, which causes the lid to get dirty, and the contents of the pan overflow and flood the space between the walls of the body and the bowl. Washing the lid and inside of the multicooker is extremely problematic.

How to know how much water to pour

Each program requires a different amount of water to cover the loaded ingredients. You can understand how much liquid should be poured in different programs using the recipe book included with the instructions for the device. If the model’s configuration does not include a recipe book, you will have to independently determine how much water to pour to cook the dish. To prepare porridge, you can use the following formula: for a glass of cereal, a liter of water or milk. When preparing pilaf, it is better to use a different reference point. Here the amount of water is usually measured by the phalanges of the fingers. The thickness of the layer of water over the rice should be exactly one phalanx of your index finger.

How to use the steam function

Modern models are distinguished by expanded equipment and the presence of additional options. Experts, when talking about how to use the steamer function, advise you to carefully read the instructions and understand what points you need to pay attention to when working with the described option. The algorithm for steaming food is as follows:

• The multicooker, which has a steamer function, comes with an additional bowl that looks like a colander. Products are immersed in it.
• Water is poured into the bottom of the bowl and a colander is inserted into the bowl. It fits tightly on the sides, but its bottom does not touch the bottom of the pan.
• Water is poured so that the top level does not touch the bottom of the colander.

Attention! If you pour in a lot of water, the food will cook and will not have the characteristic crunch that can be achieved during steaming. A large amount of water will take a long time to boil, the cooking time will increase, it may not be enough, the timer will go off, the appliance will turn off, and the food will remain raw. A small amount of water will boil away prematurely, and there is a risk of damage to the bottom of the pan. The optimal amount of water is two measuring cups, which are necessarily included in the set of a multicooker with a pressure cooker function.

The steamer mode is turned on as follows: first the “menu” button, then the “steamer” button. This mode allows you to steam food in 20 minutes. If you need to increase or decrease the time, then after pressing the “steamer” button, press the “timer” button and set the desired mode.

The “start” button allows you to launch the selected program. After the program mode is completed, you should very carefully open the multicooker lid: there is steam inside the pan that can burn your hands and face. If you want to use this option often, then it is better to purchase a multicooker with a double boiler function. There is an additional valve on the lid of the device that allows steam to escape from the pan when the lid is closed.

Attention! The time in the described mode is counted from the moment the water boils.

A multicooker is a useful device; it is needed in the kitchen if you want to minimize the time you spend at the stove. The use of the described device minimizes the housewife’s efforts; all she needs is to load the products into the bowl and set the desired program. In order for the multicooker to work for a long time, you should properly care for it.

The device must be installed so that water does not fall on it; it is advisable to find a place for it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. While the multicooker is operating, do not touch it with wet hands. The distance between the furniture and the device must be at least 15 centimeters. After each use, the body should be wiped with a soft cloth, and the bowl should be washed without using metal brushes or abrasive powders. Operating a multicooker is intuitive, but in order not to damage the device, you will always have to keep the instructions at hand. To make it easier to work with, look for models with a Russian-language menu.

A multicooker is considered a universal kitchen appliance; it can be used to prepare many delicious and healthy dishes. A high-quality multicooker allows you to cook food not only by steaming, but can also even become a yogurt maker.

Among the many companies represented on the Russian market, there are multicookers from Polaris, which have established themselves as fairly cheap and practical equipment. Also, the popularity of this brand lies in the ease of working with it.

Enough:

• Add the required amount of ingredients;
• Set the appropriate program;
• Start the device.

Like any household appliance, a multicooker requires a certain procedure for cooking. The first thing you need to do is set the time in the Polaris device on the control panel using the appropriate buttons. This is necessary in order to set the required interval for preparing a particular dish. Selecting a cooking program for a particular food on many Polaris models is done by pressing the menu button.

To select the desired program, press “menu” until what you need is selected.

Some models have a multicooker function - just set the required temperature and cooking time, and after that the multicooker will do everything itself. If you need to reset the settings or exit the menu, you need to click on the “exit” button. Some programs allow you to adjust the temperature during cooking, but this complicates the use of the multicooker somewhat. There is also an auto-heating function, which allows you to heat food to a temperature of 45 ᵒC.

Instructions: how to use the Redmond multicooker

At first, people are wary of such equipment, since at first glance it seems that it is difficult to control and configure the Redmond multicooker. But, just carefully study the instructions for using the multicooker, everything will become simple and clear, and using it will be simple and convenient. It is enough to press a few buttons, having previously added the necessary products, and turn on the multicooker. And the rules for using these multicookers are very simple and clear.

To prepare porridge, you need:

• Place the washed cereal;
• Pour spices into the multicooker bowl;
• Fill everything with water;
• Then close the lid;
• Using the control panel, select the appropriate program.

It is also easy to prepare, for example, soup - just load the necessary ingredients and press the appropriate button. Moreover, the cooking process can be stopped ahead of schedule or simply turned off the multicooker if it did not do so automatically. Using a multicooker regularly will not pose any difficulties even for technically illiterate people.

All cooking processes are automated, and there are also manual settings for cooking dishes.

Today, Redmond brand multicookers are considered one of the most common and best-selling. Many models are equipped with additional functions - steamer, heating, delayed start and even baking. And the instructions included with each multicooker are simple and clear and describe in detail the entire process of operating this product.

Rules: how to turn on the multicooker

When purchasing this household appliance in a store, it should be checked for functionality. After the multicooker has been purchased, it must be prepared for use. Make sure that there are no defects in the body and in the thicket, and also that there are no foreign objects between the thicket and the heating element below (suddenly some kind of magnet is stuck), foreign objects between the lid and the thicket, and everything closes tightly .

To do this you need:

• Unpack everything;
• Wash removable parts;
• Dry;
• Afterwards it’s worth putting everything back together.

Next you need to perform certain actions. It is necessary to wipe the body with a damp cloth, remove all stickers and advertising materials, connect it to the network, pour some water into the bowl intended for cooking, close the lid, and press the “heat” button.

In some models, this button is combined with a “stop” or “cancel” button. Also, some models have 2 buttons “heating” and “warming up”, which perform different functions.

You should wait 10–15 minutes, then stop heating, open the lid and check if the water has warmed up. If you notice any foreign odor, pour out the water and wipe the bowl and the inside of the lid with a 9% vinegar solution. After this, pour water into the bowl again, put a few slices of lemon in it, then close the lid, turn on the multicooker in cooking mode for 10-15 minutes, and boil the water along with the lemon. Sometimes it happens that the multicooker does not turn on, in this case you should check the network connection, the functionality of the multicooker itself in different modes, and also read the instructions to see if all the buttons are pressed and done correctly.

Brief instructions for using the Martha multicooker

The Marta brand has appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but, nevertheless, has already managed to show its good side. The functionality of this company’s multicookers is also quite up to par and understanding how to use this model is quite simple, the main thing is to follow the instructions.

Multicookers of this brand have:

• Good quality;
• Affordable prices;
• Nice design.

Any cooking in a multicooker is carried out using automatic programs; just use the corresponding buttons on the control panel to select the item with appropriate the dish that a person wants to cook. In some models, you can add or increase cooking time in any selected cooking program.

Moreover, in some models you can use this function not only before starting cooking, but also during cooking.

The cooking process is activated by the “start” button, also located on the control panel. On some models, pressing this button again stops the cooking program. Some multicookers have a manual control mode, which allows you to select the temperature mode and cooking time, thus you can adjust everything yourself in parallel. Typically, each multicooker model is supplied with detailed instructions, including in Russian, which allows you to successfully use and configure the device to your liking.

How to properly use a steamer in a multicooker

Some models of multicookers are equipped with a steamer, which allows you to steam food, so you can get healthier food. As a rule, multicooker models that have steaming functions are also equipped with a pressure cooker, this allows you to cook food under pressure, which significantly speeds up the cooking process.

To steam cook food, you need to perform certain manipulations:

• Take a special container in the shape of a mesh, which, as a rule, comes with the multicooker;
• Place the necessary products on it;
• Water is poured into the thicket; its level should be below the level of the form.

The amount of water in the bowl depends on the preparation of the dish, but at the same time, you need to know when to stop, since a large amount of liquid will boil for a long time and the cooking process will take a long time. And too little water will boil away too quickly.

It is optimal to pour 2 measuring cups of water that come with the multicooker.

To speed up heating, hot water can be poured; the start of the steamer mode is selected by the corresponding button on the control panel. In automatic mode, after heating the water, the cooking process takes 15–20 minutes. Some models allow you to adjust the cooking time manually. While the multicooker is running, do not open the lid. After cooking, if you used a pressure cooker in addition to a steamer, you must first release the steam with a special valve, and only then open the lid of the multicooker.

How to use a multicooker (video)

The operating principle of multicookers of different brands, including Mulinex, is similar to each other, the only difference is in appearance, as well as in some functionality. A unique lesson in using this type of equipment will be useful to almost all people who are planning to buy a multicooker or already have one.