Operating Instructions 6 in 1 Multi Cooker Model: GMC300 / FMC320
General care and safety guide Thank you for choosing this GOLDAIR Multi Cooker. This GOLDAIR appliance has been designed and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them safely for future reference. ALWAYS Always ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the Multi Cooker. Always insert the mains plug into the Multi Cooker first, then into the wall socket. When turning off, set Multi Cooker to off position before disconnecting from mains power supply. Always operate the Multi Cooker in the middle of a secure, dry, level surface. Always place some heat-resistant material under the Multi Cooker. Always allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow the Multi Cooker to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials during use. Do not use under cupboards or curtains. Always be sure to unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning. Always set the control knob to off position when the Multi Cooker is not in use. Always allow the Multi Cooker to cool before cleaning and storing and before cleaning its components. Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident. Return the Multi Cooker after a malfunction, or if it has been damaged in any manner, to an authorised electrical service technician for examination, repair or adjustment as special purpose tools are required. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating; always exercise caution. Use handles to lift or move the Multi Cooker. Always switch off the appliance before removing the inner pan. Always be very careful when moving the Multi Cooker is it contains hot oil or other hot liquids. Always ensure the handle is correctly attached to the frying basket. See detailed instructions. CARE AND SAFETY GUIDE CONTINUED OVERLEAF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Model No: GMC300 / FMC320 Power Supply: 220-240V, 50Hz Power: 1500W CAUTION: Always use the appliance with the supplied non-stick inner pan to prevent electric shock.
General care and safety guide, continued NEVER Never use this appliance outdoors. Never use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for household use only or in similar applications such as: Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; Farm houses By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; Bed and breakfast type environments. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning the use of the Multi Cooker by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is near children. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Never allow the power cord to overhang the edge of a table or bench top or to touch any hot surface. Never place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or where it could touch a heated oven or microwave oven. Do not place in a hot oven. Never use this appliance on non heatresistant glass, on wooden surfaces or on a tablecloth. Never immerse the Multi Cooker s power base, the cord set or plug in water or any other liquid to protect against electrical hazards. Never place the Multi Cooker in a dishwasher. Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleaners to clean this appliance. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired buy a qualified electrician if repair is necessary. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The Multi Cooker is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. The use of an extension cord is not recommended. Never use coal or other flammable fuels in this appliance. Never use this Multi Cooker as a standard frying pan. Never put cold water into the non-stick inner pan when the pan is hot. Never add water to hot oil. Never use metal scouring pads for cleaning. Small metal pieces can come loose and cause short-circuiting of electrical components, which can cause electric shock or damage the appliance. Due to the risk of injury, the use of third party accessories is not recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock this appliance is equipped with a plug for a grounded electrical outlet that only fits in a matching wall outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire do not attempt to disassemble the power base. There are no components included that could be useful separately. Repairs only by approved professionals.
Components LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR MULTICOOKER: This Multi Cooker is a multifunctional cooking appliance with a capacity of ± 5 litres. It is portable and space-saving and can be used as a deep fryer, steamer, roasting pot, slow cooker and portable grill. The large range of adjustable temperatures, lid and steam rack make it multi-functional for warming, simmering, steaming, roasting and frying. And that's not all the multi cooker comes with a high lid (± 7.5cm) and a steam rack that can be hung in the inner pan, allowing you to prepare two different meals on two different levels at the same time. Your multi-functional multi cooker with a capacity of ± 5 litres has the following components: 1. Lid 2. Non-stick inner pan 3. Power base 4. Ladle 5. Control knob, set to: Off, Warm, Slow Cook (Steam), Sauté/Grill, Roast and Flash Fry 6. Frying basket 7. Steam rack 1 5 2 6 3 7 4
Operating your Multi Cooker Congratulations on your purchase of this Multi Cooker. This is the ultimate kitchen aid with six different applications: steaming, grilling, roasting, flash frying, slow cooking and sautéing. It is now possible to prepare the most delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, even soups, and stews in so many ways. GETTING STARTED Before first use: Unpack the appliance and all accessories from the packaging. Remove all paper packaging and foil. Unpack the power base unit. Check that there is no packaging, paper, etc. left between the inner pan and the power base unit. Clean the inner pan with a damp sponge and some dishwashing liquid. Place the inner pan on the power base unit, so that the four protruding legs of the inner pan stand in the corresponding openings of the base unit. Before you begin using the Multi Cooker first clean the base unit, the steam rack, the frying basket, the fondue forks, the lid and the inner pan with a soft cloth and sudsy water. Rinse and dry well. Never submerge the base unit in water - this can cause personal injuries or damage the device. Settings: The control knob has several temperature/ function settings: OFF, WARM, SLOW COOK (STEAM), SAUTÉ/GRILL, ROAST, FLASH FRY. The temperature is adjustable from 60 C (lowest temperature) to 190 C (highest temperature. Use the guide below as a reference for which function to select when using a conventional recipe to prepare food in your Multi Cooker: Function Conventional Recipe Warm: 80 Slow cook: 120 Sauté/Grill: 180 Flash fry: 200 Roast: 240 NOTE: The Multi Cooker features a red thermostat indicator light that is located under the control knob. The light will turn off when the desired temperature is reached. When the light is on, please wait until it turns off and the correct temperature is reached. You will notice that the light turns on and off when the thermostat holds the temperature. This is normal.
Operating your Multi Cooker WARM: Place your liquid or food in the inner non-stick pan and close the lid. Turn the control knob to WARM position. The indicator light turns on, then off when correct temperature is reached. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. SLOW COOK: Place your liquid or food (depending on the recipe) in the inner non-stick pan and close the lid. Turn the control knob to SLOW COOK position; the indicator light will turn on, then off when correct temperature is reached. To maintain heat and retain moisture during cooking, it is a good idea not to open lid during cooking. Always ensure there is plenty of liquid in the pan to cover the food. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. Check the recipes section for ideas to get you started. STEAM: Use the stackable steam rack for steaming. Place the rack in the inner pan. Add two cups of water (the water level must stay under the steam rack) and close the lid. Set the control knob to SLOW COOK position; the indicator light will turn on, then off when correct temperature is reached. To prevent excess moisture evaporation and temperature dropping, it is recommended not to open the lid during cooking. After finishing steaming carefully remove the hot steam rack from the inner pan. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. Check the recipes section for ideas to get you started. SAUTÉ/GRILL: Set the control knob to SAUTÉ/GRILL position; the indicator light will turn on, then off when correct temperature is reached. Put a small amount of cooking oil, butter or margarine into the inner pan. Sauté or grill food. Take the food from the inner pan when finished. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. Check the recipes section for ideas to get you started. ROAST: Place your ingredients in the inner pan. Set the control knob to ROAST position; the indicator light will turn on, then off when correct temperature is reached. After the appropriate time, check that your food is properly cooked. Take the food from the inner pan when finished. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. Check the recipes section for ideas to get you started.
Operating your Multi Cooker, continued FLASH FRY: Place oil into the inner pan up to the fill mark (2.54cm). Make sure not to fill above this mark. Set the control knob to FLASH FRY position; the indicator light will turn on, then off when correct temperature is reached. Place your ingredients in the frying basket (optional) and drop it in the oil. Do not fill the basket beyond the fill mark. Drain the food on kitchen paper. Always set your Multi Cooker to OFF position and disconnect from mains power supply after cooking. Check the recipes section for ideas to get you started. TROUBLESHOOTING The indicator light does not light up. Check whether the inner pan is properly inserted. Make sure the plug is properly plugged into the wall outlet. The temperature is too low or too high. Set the control knob correctly. Turn the button clockwise towards FLASH FRY for more heat and counter-clockwise towards WARM for less heat. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: Do not submerge the base unit in water or other liquids; do not place it in the dishwasher. Let the multi cooker cool down completely before cleaning. Cleaning: Make sure that the power plug is disconnected at the wall outlet. Remove the lid and any other accessories. Wash the accessories in warm sudsy water. Remove hot oil from the inner pan before cleaning. Remove the inner pan from the device and remove remaining food and liquids, and let the pan cool down. Fill the inner pan with warm water and some detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaning products for the inner pan. Wipe the surface of the base unit with a damp sponge. Never use scouring pads or other abrasive products for cleaning. Maintenance: Ensure that the inner pan is completely dry before use. Never pour cold water into the inner pan, when the pan is hot. Do not use any steel wool or other abrasive agents for cleaning; this can damage the nonstick coating. Do not use metal utensils. Never submerge the base unit in water or other liquids. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Never add water to hot oil. SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE North Shore City, Auckland, New Zealand Monday Friday 8am-5pm Phone: 0800 232 633 Website: www.goldair.co.nz
Recipes - Slow Cook CHILLI DIPS 1 x 425g tin chili 2 cubes soft cream cheese 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons Tabasco 1 bag tortilla chips Perfect for parties! Place all ingredients in the multicooker, set to Slow Cook position and stir well. Once everything is warm, set the multi-cooker to Warm position, serve fondue style with the chips. SLOW COOKED RIBS 2 large (each 1350g) racks spare ribs 1.1 litres barbecue sauce 2 cups red wine Place the barbecue sauce with the red wine in the multi-cooker and stir well. Add the meat, set to Slow Cook position and let the ribs cook in the sauce for 7-8 hours or until done OATMEAL 2 Cups oatmeal 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup dates, chopped 5 cups water or milk Place all ingredients in the multi-cooker and close the lid. Set to Slow Cook position and cook for 7-8 hours.
Recipes - Slow Cook (Steaming) STEAMED FISH WITH RICE 675gm Salmon or Snapper (frozen) 2 cups Rice 400ml chicken stock 1 cup water 225g frozen peas ¼ cup slivered almonds Place the chicken stock with the water in the Multi- Cooker, add rice, peas and almonds and set to Slow Cook position. Place the frozen fish on the steam rack in the Multi Cooker. Place a piece of butter on each fish fillet. Leave approximately 20-22 minutes to cook with the lid closed. Serve right away. MEDLEY OF RED PEPPERS AND BEANS 45g fresh green beans 2 large red peppers, cut into strips 2 green onions, in half rings 2 cups brown rice 4 cups filtered water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste ARTICHOKE WITH ASPARAGUS IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR Ingredients 2 bundles asparagus (cut the bottom 5cm away) 450g fresh or frozen pepper with onion 1 tin (450ml) artichoke hearts in water Balsamic vinegar Steam the asparagus for 5-10 minutes in the multicooker on the steam rack, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Leave the sliced artichoke heart quarters to drain and place them with the pepper and onion in a bowl. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar. Add the asparagus to the mixture. Serve cold with some extra balsamic vinegar sprinkled over it. Place all ingredients in the multi-cooker and set to Slow Cook position. Leave to stew for 20-22 minutes. Delicious with soy sauce or tamarind sauce, French or spicy dressing.
Recipes - Sauté CHICKEN WITH STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES 2 tablespoons canola or walnut oil 450g lean boneless chicken meat 3 cups mixed vegetables, sliced (green beans, asparagus, mushrooms, courgette) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ cup stir-fry sauce Cut the chicken into cubes and slice the vegetables. Heat the oil in the Multi Cooker. Add the chicken. Set the Multi Cooker to Sauté position. Continue stirring until the meat is golden brown all around, approximately 7-10 minutes. Then add the garlic and the vegetables and stir fry another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp. Serves 4. SHRIMPS SAUTÉ 1 cup butter 2 large cloves of Garlic, finely chopped 900-1350g raw jumbo shrimps, cleaned 2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine 1 cup cream Salt and pepper to taste SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPINACH 350g young leaf spinach 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup chopped onions 3-4 tablespoons cream 5 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper to taste Chop the spinach coarsely. Heat the olive oil in the Multi Cooker on Sauté position and fry the onions until soft. Add the coarsely chopped spinach and stirfry for 5-7 minutes until the spinach is soft. Add a little cream whilst cooking to allow the mixture to stay moist. Then add the beaten eggs and keep stirring until the eggs slowly start to solidify, approximately another 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 3. Heat the butter with the garlic in the Multi Cooker on Sauté position until soft. Add the shrimps and let them cook until pink in colour Then add the sherry or wine and let it stew for another minute. Now add the cream, salt and pepper to taste. Delicious with rice or try with vegetables steamed on the steam rack whilst the shrimps are cooking.
Recipes - Grill FRENCH FRIES Approx. 5 large potatoes Salt and pepper Olive oil Peel the potatoes and cut them into French Fries. Pour a thin layer of oil in the Multi Cooker. Place the French Fries in the non-stick inner pan and set the Multi Cooker to Grill position. Cook until golden brown. GRILLED SUMMER STEAK WITH VEGETABLES ¼ cup Dijon mustard with honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves finely copped garlic 4 lean steaks without bones CHICKEN WITH PASTA MARINARA Chicken 250gm pasta 3 cups marinara sauce 3 cup water Mixed vegetables Set the Multi Cooker to Grill position and cook the chicken until brown. Place the marinara sauce, water and the pasta in the pan. Set the Multi Cooker to Sauté position. Place the vegetables on the steam rack above the pasta. Close the Multi Cooker and cook for 15 minutes. Now place the garlic bread with some butter on the steam rack next to or on top of the vegetables. Close the lid and let cook for another 4-5 minutes. Serve hot. Fry the steaks in the Multi Cooker on Roast position until brown on both sides. Now place the steaks on the steam rack and place the other ingredients in the non stick inner pan. Close the Multi Cooker and let everything cook for another 10-12 minutes for medium steaks; the steaks must be turned over once during the cooking process.
Recipes - Roast PESTO PASTA 2 cups penne pasta 475gm frozen pepper/onion mix 300gm pesto Cook the pasta in boiling water with some salt in the Multi Cooker set to Roast position until the desired softness is achieved. Drain and set aside. Stir fry the peppers with the onions and 1 tablespoon of water on the same setting until they are slightly crisp. Add the pasta and the pesto and stir gently for 2-3 minutes to warm everything up. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 6 ROAST BEEF Beef roast about 2.5kg 3 large potatoes, quartered Mixed herbs 2 carrots, cut diagonally, 5 radishes, 4 small red onions, 2 stalks of celery, cut diagonally 2 tins beef broth Rub the meat with the herbs and fry in the multicooker, set to Roast position until brown on all sides. Place the remaining ingredients in the Multi Cooker and let it simmer for another 4-5 hours on Slow Cook position until cooked. POT ROAST 1350gm beef without bone 1 packet onion/mushroom soup, mixed with 11/2 cups water 1 x 425g tin peeled tomatoes 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into strips 3 red potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces Fry the meat in the Roast position until brown. Add the tomatoes and soup mixture. Bring to the boil and set the Multi Cooker to Sauté position, close the lid and let everything simmer for 1 and a half hours; turn the meat at least once. Then add the vegetables and simmer for another 40 minutes until meat and vegetables are soft when you prick them. Cut the meat against the grain and serve with the vegetables.
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