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.
Any multicooker model comes with instructions that describe in detail how to use the kitchen assistant. If suddenly the description is lost or the hostess does not consider it necessary to read a long tome, we will briefly tell you about it.
Each multicooker has its own characteristics in terms of variety of functions. Some people only cook, stew and bake. Another model also fries, bakes pies and makes yogurt. But in any case, every multicooker has the required buttons: “Start” (or “On”), “Stop” (or “Off”), “Menu” and “Timer” (or “Delayed Start”). It is these buttons that you need to start from in order to learn how to use it. You shouldn't have any problems with the Start and Stop buttons. We turned it on and the multicooker started cooking. They turned it off - she stopped. The “Menu” button involves selecting a cooking program. These are: boiling, frying, stewing, baking, steaming, etc. By pressing this button, you can track the name of the program you need on the display that all multicookers are equipped with. Using the "Timer" button you can delay the start of cooking - choose the time that suits you. In addition to these buttons, many models have the following functions: setting the desired temperature, changing the standard cooking time, keeping the dish hot. All multicooker programs are divided into two conditional groups: automatic and semi-automatic. Automatic - these are the simplest dishes (various porridges, pilaf, milk soups). They are programmed with one click of the desired button. It should be borne in mind that the amount of ingredients placed in the bowl must strictly correspond to the recipe for the given dish. Simple programs are included in simple multicookers in which unpretentious dishes are prepared. Frying, stewing, baking, steaming are considered semi-automatic programs. They are present in more expensive multicookers. This means that by initially selecting the desired program, you can also change the cooking time and cooking temperature. You set the time with the “time controller” (hours and minutes), and the temperature with the “temperature controller”. You can see all your manipulations with this or that function on the main display.We told you about the basic principles of operation of multicookers. But in order for your assistant to not just cook banal porridge, but also stew chicken and bake pies, you will have to study the instructions specifically for your multicooker model. We also suggest preparing dishes according to our recipes, which you will find in the articles:, and.
Modern household kitchen appliances make life much easier. The multicooker allows you to prepare your favorite dishes without spending much effort. One of the nice features of modern multicookers is the ability to delay the start of cooking for a certain time.
Multicooker dish
Setting the hours and minutes for the timer to work is easy. There are several nuances of setting the countdown, without knowing which it may seem that the multicooker is not working or is not working correctly.
Home multicooker
How to set the time and countdown using the example of the Redmond multicooker
Multicookers from different manufacturers have similar control panels and menu logic, so let’s look at the process of setting the time in a Redmond multicooker.
For different models, the installation process may vary slightly, depending on the software and the type of buttons.
According to the manufacturer's instructions, the order will be as follows:
- Connect the product to a power source.
- Press and hold the “Delayed Start” button for three seconds. The minute indicator of the current time should start flashing.
- When you press the “Cooking Time” button, the number of minutes is set. When you hold down the press, the time changes. After the minutes are set in the program, the hours should be set in the same way. After setting the correct time on the timer, you must press “Keep Warm/Cancel”. You can just wait 4-5 seconds. The electronic window stops flashing and the time has been set.
It should be noted that the cooking mode timer starts counting down only after the temperature inside the bowl matches the one set in the program. That is, if you plan to cook at 100 degrees Celsius, then the countdown will start from the moment of heating. If there is little water in the bowl and the multicooker has high power, you won’t need much time. If there is a lot of water and the power is low, the countdown will be delayed by 15–20 minutes. This should be remembered when calculating cooking time.
Setting time and delayed start
Countdown
The delayed start function is useful if there is no time or desire to put food in the multicooker immediately before starting cooking, but this time is several hours before the start of the process. Early in the morning you want to sleep longer, but the evening before you can easily find a few minutes to stock up on groceries.
The dish is ready at the right time
To set a timer to delay the start of cooking, you need to understand how much time is required.
For example, porridge should be ready for breakfast, which is scheduled for seven in the morning. For example, porridge is cooked for one hour, and the food is added at 20:00 the day before. That is, a delay of 10 hours is necessary.
If you set a longer delay, the porridge will not have time to cook. It should be remembered that the cooking period offered by the manufacturer will not always be convenient for the end consumer. Any dish can be cooked at higher or lower temperatures, longer or shorter than indicated in recipes. Depending on the products used, longer cooking times may be required.
Therefore, before you start cooking a dish in the automatic delayed start mode, it is a good idea to cook it once under control to make sure that it is completely cooked and does not overcook.
To set a delay, you must:
- Connect the product to the electrical network.
- Place food into the multicooker bowl.
- Select a cooking program.
- Press “Timer” and use the “+” and “-” buttons to set the delay time, then press “Start”.
The range of time for which you can delay the start of cooking varies from ten minutes to a day.
Perishable foods in a slow cooker
If the delayed start situation tends to repeat itself (for example, breakfast ingredients are regularly put into the appliance the night before, or dinner ingredients are placed in the slow cooker in the morning before leaving for work), then you can create several standard options.
To do this, select the cooking mode in the menu, then select “Delayed start”. Then two cells will appear for two delayed start options. You need to set the required delay time and save the changes. Next time you won't need to set the timer again; you can simply select one of the saved parameters.
Please remember that this function is not available when you select the “fry” or “paste” mode. It is also impossible to delay the start if you plan to bake bread, deep-fry or bake pizza. The manufacturer does not explain the reason for the lack of function, but it is probably related to the ability to cook with the lid open.
Conclusion
The programming system for modern household appliances, especially multicookers, is quite simple and logical. It is usually intuitive to the user. Difficulties arise when, due to the small number of buttons, the same button is given several meanings, depending on the algorithm being executed. Some housewives begin to get confused when, to set the time on the multicooker, they should press not the “Time Set” button, which would be logical, but the “Delayed Start” button, and only then set the time. Not all modes are compatible with the delayed start function. Before using the device, you should carefully read the operating instructions from the manufacturer.
Our families recently received a unique device that can significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to prepare food. However, many are still tormented by the question of how to use a multicooker.
In fact, not everything is as complicated as it might seem at first glance. This is a kind of pot that is able to cook food and at the same time control both the time and temperature necessary for cooking. In order to use the basic capabilities of the multicooker, you can resort to automatic programs, which you can read about in an application such as the multicooker operating instructions. In other words, by pressing a certain button and placing food inside, you can easily prepare soup or porridge. But if you want to control the process yourself and do not want to use automatic programs, it is better to use
How to use a multicooker correctly to prepare various dishes yourself
Sometimes housewives, receiving such a unit as a gift, immediately begin to ask in panic: “I have a multicooker, how to use it?” In order to cook porridge in a slow cooker, you need to put a certain amount of cereal into the bowl, and also fill this amount with water. Also, you need to place certain spices in the bowl. Now we select the auto-cook porridge mode and the process begins. You can also use a timer. For example, if porridge needs to be prepared in the morning. In the evening, place all the ingredients in the slow cooker and a delicious breakfast is ready.
To prepare soup, you should use several methods. The easiest and fastest way is to place all the ingredients in the multicooker and then press the appropriate button. However, housewives prefer to control the process themselves. In particular, depending on what kind of soup you are going to prepare, you first need to simmer the vegetables a little. For example, place beets or cabbage in a saucepan in a multicooker and press the stew button. After this process has passed, we place the meat and other soup ingredients into the pan and simply cook everything in the slow cooker as usual. Shortly before the end, you need to add the stewed vegetables. Delicious soup is ready.
The braising process is also simple. It is enough to place the ingredients in a saucepan, add a little sauce and water and set it at a certain temperature and time. The stewing process is a capricious thing. Some people like to eat vegetables that are not completely stewed, while others, on the contrary, are a little over-stewed. Therefore, it all depends on everyone’s taste and requires attention in terms of cooking time.
As for the process here, it takes place in the same mode as in a regular frying pan. In particular, it is necessary to place the products in the multicooker after using a little oil. Set to baking mode and close the lid. The toasting time depends on the effect you want to achieve. When the required crust is obtained, the products must be turned over and further frying the products in the same mode for the same time.
Baking in multicookers
This is a special issue for a multicooker. In fact, with the help of a miracle helper, you can create truly unique masterpieces of culinary art. The main thing is to figure out how to use a multicooker correctly.
In particular, you can please your household not only with delicious buns and pies, but also bake delicious bread, which should be on the table almost every day. However, in order for the bread to be truly tasty, you should know how to make it. In order to bake bread, you need to prepare the dough. There are quite a lot of recipes for it both on the Internet and in the cookbook that comes with the multicooker when you buy it. When the dough is ready, it is placed in the multicooker bowl.
However, before this, you should wipe the bowl itself with a little oil so that the bread does not burn and does not stick to the walls. If you decide to bake yeast bread, then you need to let the dough sit for 30 minutes in the multicooker itself. Next, turn on the baking mode and set the time to about one hour. After the timer notifies that an hour has passed, you should carefully remove the bread and place it in the pan, after turning it over. Then the bread maker should be turned on again in the same mode for about half an hour. After this time has passed, the loaf is ready, you can start the meal. How to use a multicooker so that it is always in working order.
Oddly enough, a multicooker, which is capable of making many delicious recipes, does not require special care. The bowl, which is placed in the unit, is washed quickly and easily. And despite the fact that the multicooker instructions for use are included in the kit, it is equipped with a bowl that has a non-stick coating, nothing can stick to it and burn.
In order to clean the roof, you should use a soft sponge or cloth. Under no circumstances should you use powders that can damage the surface, which undoubtedly can adversely affect both the appearance and quality of the prepared products. It is best to use all kinds of gels for high-quality cleaning. They will help remove dirt without damaging the surface.
Despite the fact that the multicooker does not get heavily soiled during cooking, not all housewives like to thoroughly clean their kitchen appliances. This accessory can perfectly clean itself. To do this, you need to pour water into the bowl. Then close the bowl tightly with a lid and turn on the mode, which involves steaming the food. Five minutes will be enough for the multicooker, the instructions that come with it, to be thoroughly cleaned. All you have to do is simply throw out the used water.
Also, many housewives say that with frequent use of a multicooker, a process occurs that involves the accumulation of various odors, which are quite difficult to get rid of. Today this is not a problem. To clean, just add a few drops of lemon juice to boiling water when the washing process occurs automatically. After this, drain the water and wipe the surface with a soft cloth. However, it is also worth noting that when you purchase a multicooker, make sure that it supports steam cooking and cleaning functions. In addition to using lemon juice in this mode to eliminate unpleasant odors, you can also use ginger. There is no need to use a lot. Just a tablespoon of this plant.
How to properly use a multicooker after long-term storage
As with first use, the multicooker must be prepared for use. In particular, it is worth placing some water in the bowl and warming up the multicooker. Rinse the bowl again and wipe with a soft cloth. Only after this can the unit be used for its intended purpose. If this is not done, then all the dust and other particles will simply settle on the prepared dish. This can harm not only the taste, but also the quality of the culinary masterpiece, which can lead to poor health.
Content
The life and work of housewives is greatly simplified with the advent of new technology and devices. Thanks to innovative inventions, people can spend less and less time in the kitchen; most of the work is done for them by various household appliances. The multicooker is one of these devices that has successfully taken up residence in the kitchen and provides its owners with a lot of opportunities for preparing food and saving time.
Although some housewives, having heard a lot of different information about multicookers, are still afraid to purchase such equipment for their kitchen. However, mastering it is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If you want to learn how to cook in a slow cooker, you should put in a little effort, find out more information, and everything will work out perfectly.
Read the instructions
The very first assistant in getting to know the multicooker will, of course, be the instruction manual. How to use it correctly, how to care for it, basic programs for preparing simple dishes - all this can be found out by reading the document that comes with the device. And for users who want to get the maximum benefit and pleasure from using a multicooker, there are entire books, collections of articles, forums and magazines. By mastering a new device step by step, every housewife will be able to fully enjoy the cooking process and please herself and her loved ones with unusual and tasty dishes.
How to cook?
The simplest and most common dishes - porridge, soups and meat - are easy to prepare in a multicooker even for a novice user of this kitchen appliance. In order to cook porridge, you just need to pour the cereal into the multicooker bowl and fill it with water. The further program will do everything on its own. And if you set a timer on the multicooker, you can get fresh, hot, aromatic porridge at a certain time, for example, for breakfast.
Soup
Soup is a more complex dish, and it can be prepared in different ways: some people prefer to simply put all the necessary ingredients in a bowl, add water and press the desired program, although there are housewives who use their own technology for preparing first courses. It consists in the fact that all stages take place gradually: first the meat is cooked, then the program is changed and the vegetables are stewed, after which you need to add water and finish cooking the soup as usual.
Of course, the taste of such a soup is unusual and not similar to the first course prepared using the usual method. However, without a doubt, it will be a delicious soup that will please both the cook and everyone who tries it. In the future, by changing the ingredients or their quantity, each housewife will be able to get the most delicious dish that all family members will love.
Stewing and frying
If you just need to stew vegetables or meat, the multicooker also has a certain mode for this, to start which you just need to put all the ingredients, add spices and sauce, and then start working. Depending on the wishes of the hostess, the dish can be finally prepared, the ingredients will be stewed until soft. Or it may not be cooked completely, then the ingredients will be elastic and slightly hard and will not fall apart.
Frying in a slow cooker is as easy as in a regular frying pan. In this case, you need to use vegetable oil and load all the necessary products into the bowl. Cooking time also depends on the tastes and preferences of the housewife - the meat can be well fried until completely soft, or it can be dry and well fried. If you want to achieve a crispy crust on the meat, then you need to select a high temperature setting, but do not forget to stir it.
Any recipes can be changed or improved at the request of the housewife. On the forums of multicooker owners, a great variety of different dishes are presented, with step-by-step instructions and photos of finished masterpieces, after reading which you will certainly want to cook something similar. The capabilities of a multicooker go significantly beyond the instructions for its use; you just have to want to learn how to work with this miracle of technology. And in the future, working with a multicooker and experimenting with different recipes, each housewife will be able to post photos of her dishes and enthusiastic reviews of household members who have tried them. 
Baking in a slow cooker
Cooking baked goods in a slow cooker is a special process that allows you to make incredibly tasty and unusual dishes. Pies and pies, muffins and buns - with the help of such a machine you can prepare any baked goods in the kitchen, and their taste will delight all household members. Different variations of dough or fillings, for example, raisins, nuts or dried apricots, allow you to diversify the finished delicacy and choose for yourself what all family members will like most.
In addition to sweet pastries, the multicooker also allows you to prepare bread, after tasting which neither the housewife nor those who try it will want to buy bread in the store anymore. But to make it really tasty, you need to know how to cook it correctly. To do this you need to find a good dough recipe. It’s better to look for it on the Internet, where under each description there will definitely be many reviews from those who have already made bread.
Before putting the dough into the multicooker bowl, you need to grease it with oil. Then the crust of the bread will be softer, and it will be easy to get the finished baked goods after cooking. For baking pies, muffins and bread, the kitchen machine has special functions that you can use. Preparing the bread takes about an hour and a half, after which you can enjoy the aromatic and tasty product.
Rules for using a multicooker
Despite the complexity of the mechanism and the versatility of the multicooker, it does not require special care or compliance with certain rules for its use. The bowl in which all dishes are prepared can be easily removed from the device and simply washed. Since the material from which it is made has a non-stick coating, almost nothing ever sticks to it. Therefore, you won’t have to thoroughly wash it with brushes and special devices, putting in a lot of effort and wasting time.
A good way to clean the inner surface of a multicooker is self-cleaning, for which you need to pour water into the bowl and turn on the steamer mode. And if you add a little lemon juice to the water, it will help remove odors that may have accumulated over a long period of use. After 20-30 minutes, you can pour out the water and enjoy a clean surface.
The outer surface of the multicooker can be easily cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth. To wash it, it is not advisable to use strong cleaning agents, especially powders, so as not to damage the appearance of the coating.
