rm1a. MODEL# GYM1710 Vo! Good Automatic Yogurt Maker
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Enjoy the Natural Goodness of Homemade Yogurt from Gourmia! With the purchase of the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker, you are entering the creamy, healthful and delicious world of homemade yogurt! And, with the confidence of using your own fresh ingredients, you can now enjoy your own yogurt made whenever you like. The Yo! Good Yogurt Maker truly makes it easy! Start your journey preparing fresh plain yogurt and build your custom choices from there blueberry yogurt, raspberry yogurt, lemon yogurt, chocolate yogurt, plum yogurt, nectarine yogurt the list goes on and on! One of the nicest features of your Yo! Good Yogurt Maker is that the cups can be individualized, so you can make a variety of yogurt flavors at the same time. It s cost efficient because you can use your own ingredients, and it s the perfect way to offer variety to your family. The following pages of this manual give you full and complete instructions for all of the functions and features of your Yo! Good Yogurt Maker. Inside these pages, you ll find safety information, instructions for operating, assembly, and maintenance of your Yo! Good Yogurt Maker. You ll also find helpful guidelines for making yogurt and recipes to get you started. Please read all safety instructions and complete directions carefully for safe usage at all times. Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia.
SAFETY FIRST p. 6 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 9 ASSEMBLY & OPERATING p. 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS YOGURT MAKING HINTS & TIPS p. 12 DELICIOUS YOGURT ADD-INS p. 15 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE p. 16 5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions. 1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Yo! Good Yogurt Maker. SAFETY FIRST 2. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not immerse cord, plug or the Yogurt Maker Base in water or other liquid. 3. Use pot holders, if needed, when handling the Yogurt Cups or EasyVue Lid. 4. UNPLUG Yogurt Maker from outlet when not in use or before cleaning. DO NOT add or remove parts or accessories while hot. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 5. Children should not use Yogurt Maker unsupervised; close supervision is required when appliance is used near or with children. 6. Operate the Yogurt Maker on a level surface well away from any hot gas or electrical burner. 7. Do not operate the Yogurt Maker outdoors. 8. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in electric shock or injury. 9. Use only the factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done using, switch control to OFF then pull plug from outlet. 10. DO NOT operate the Yogurt Maker when empty. 11. Do not use the Yogurt Maker for any use other than intended. Do not use on or near a stovetop or other heat source. 6
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Electrical Polarized Plug: This Yogurt Maker has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the plug is intended to be used by inserting it into the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit securely into the outlet, turn the plug and re-insert. Do not modify this plug. If the plug does not fit the outlet securely, call a qualified electrician for assistance. DO NOT use this plug with extension cords of any kind. SAFETY FIRST 7
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS A. Yo! Good Yogurt Maker Base- The Base for the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker holds the Individual Cups and the EasyVue Lid. The internal electronic unit heats to the exact temperature for cooking the yogurt and holds it perfectly for optimal results. B. EasyVue Lid- The Yo! Good Yogurt Maker comes with a clear lid designed to make viewing especially easy. The Lid sits easily on top of the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker Base and is made to withstand the gentle heat of the unit. Check the Maintenance section (p. 16) for information on care and cleaning. C. Individual Yogurt Cups & Lids- Twelve 6-ounce Yogurt Cups and accompanying Lids are included with the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker. These cups are specially designed for the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker and, as such, should be used only with this Yogurt Maker. Other cups of any kind should not be substituted for use in this Yogurt Maker. D. One Touch Off/On Control Button- No need to deal with complicated time and temperature display panels because yogurt-making couldn t be easier with the One-Touch Off/On Control Button. When the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker is turned on, the light illuminates. That s easy! FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 9
ASSEMBLY BEFORE USE 1. Place the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker Base on a level, flat surface that is clean and dry. 2. Wash the Individual Yogurt Cups, Lids and EasyVue Lid in warm, sudsy water and dry thoroughly. 3. Read safety instructions. 10
Operating the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker 1. Fill the Individual Yogurt Cups with your prepared yogurt mixture. Place the Cups in the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker Base. 2. Do not place the Lids on the Individual Yogurt Cups. Set aside for later use. 3. Place the EasyVue Lid on the Base, covering the filled Cups. 4. Plug the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker into an outlet. 5. Refer to your yogurt recipe for length of time to heat yogurt and set a timer, if desired. 6. Press the One Touch Off/On Control Button. The light will illuminate. 7. While the Yo! Good Yogurt Maker is cooking the yogurt, do not move the Base or Individual Cups, as any movement will affect the texture of the yogurt when done. 8. When done, press the One Touch Off/On Control Button to turn off and unplug the cord from the outlet. ASSEMBLY & OPERATING 9. Remove the EasyVue Lid, using pot holders if needed, and remove the Individual Yogurt Cups. Cover each Cup with a Lid and refrigerate until use. 11
Yogurt Making Hints & Tips Prepare delicious, natural homemade yogurt!» Your homemade yogurt is truly unique! The flavor and consistency will always depend on the culture used, the fruit or other ingredients added and the type of yogurt you choose to make. Yogurt consistency ranges from thin and pourable to thick and creamy, all depending on the ingredients and cultures you choose and the length of time you cook the yogurt. So, how can you shape the results you want? Check out our easy hints and tips that follow:» Yogurt needs an active starter or culture to ferment properly as it cooks. You can use either a purchased culture or purchased yogurt that contains live, active bacteria. The culture used determines the end result and flavor so you may have to experiment a bit to find the flavor you like best.» Fermenting times vary, depending on the culture you use. Some cultures can be used only once and take about 8-12 hours to ferment. Others, which are typically reusable, take up to 16 hours when first used and, when used again, take only 6-8 hours. 12
» When using store-bought yogurt as your culture, the average fermentation time is 6 hours. Check your recipe for accuracy.» When it comes to texture, everyone has different preferences. If you prefer a thin, pourable yogurt, you do not need to heat the milk first (although it must be pasteurized whole or skim milk).» If you want a thick consistency, we recommend heating the milk first to 180 F (unless your culture recommends a lower temperature). This allows the protein to break down in the milk, resulting in a thickening during fermentation.» If you choose to heat the milk, hold the temperature to 180 F (or lower if your culture recommends) for about 20 minutes. Cool the milk until it reaches 110 F.» You can now add the culture to the milk without destroying the culture. Whisk well to incorporate.» Thickening the yogurt first will reduce the hours needed to ferment. Check your recipe for best results.» Other thickening agents can help produce the consistency desired. Do not add more than one to your yogurt mixture: Dry milk powder ½ cup dry milk powder to 4 cups milk. Cornstarch 2 tablespoons to 4 cups milk. Tapioca starch 2 tablespoons to 4 cups milk. YOGURT MAKING HINTS & TIPS If you don t prefer the whey that collects on the top of your yogurt after fermenting, pour it off and use it in other recipes. 13
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Delicious Yogurt Add-Ins» After fermenting is done, stir in any of the following ingredients to your prepared yogurt. Use the following measurements per cup so that everyone can enjoy favorite flavors: Food HOMEMADE Add In Dark Chocolate Yogurt Shaved dark chocolate 2 tsp. Peachy Keen Yogurt Chopped fresh peaches 1/4-1/2 cup Lemon Lime Yogurt Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Fresh lime juice 1 tsp. Honey 2 tsp. Yum Plum Yogurt Chopped purple plums (pitted) 2 plums Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Chopped fresh strawberries 2 tbsp. Honey 2 tsp. Blackberry Cinnamon Yogurt Chopped fresh blackberries 2 tbsp. Sugar 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1 pinch Pure Vanilla Yogurt Pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. Honey 2 tsp. Mocha Coffee Yogurt Almond Extract 1 tsp. Coffee powder 1 tsp. Shaved dark chocolate 2 tsp. DELICIOUS YOGURT ADD-INS 15
MAINTENANCE ALWAYS allow the Yogurt Maker to cool completely before cleaning. Unplug the Yogurt Maker before cleaning. After each use, clean the EasyVue Lid in warm, soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. Use a damp cloth to clean the Yogurt Maker Base. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT immerse the Yogurt Maker Base in water. Use non-abrasive cleaners or soft soap only. Do not place Yogurt Maker Base, EasyVue Lid or Individual Cup Lids in dishwasher. Wash these items in warm, sudsy water and dry thoroughly. Individual Glass Cups may be placed in the dishwasher or hand-washed. 16
WARRANTY & SERVICE This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller s discretion. In the event that repair isn t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/replacement won t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or component returned. Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. For Customer Service or Questions, Please call: 888-552-0033 www.gourmia.com MAINTENANCE & SERVICE 17
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