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VITACLAY VM7900-6 User Manual

VITACLAY VM7900-6
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VitaClay
®
Smart Organic Multi-Cooker
Operating and Care Instructions
For models VM7900-6 & VM7900-8
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INITIAL USE
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
© 2008 Essenergy, Inc. All rights reserved
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VITACLAY VM7900-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVITACLAY
ModelVM7900-6
CategoryKitchen Appliances
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

Burn Hazard and Child Safety

Warning about spilled food causing burns and keeping appliance away from children.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Connect to grounded outlets only; proper plug attachment and handling.

Liquid Immersion and Wet Hands

Avoid immersing heating unit; keep cord dry; do not touch plug with wet hands.

Damaged Appliances

Do not operate damaged appliances; return for repair by qualified technicians.

Grounding Information and Instructions

Grounding Plug Requirement

Appliance must be grounded using a 3-wire detachable cord with grounded plug.

Caring for your Clay Pot

Avoiding Temperature Shock

Avoid sudden temperature changes; do not place hot pot on cold surfaces or add boiling water to cold pot.

Using Adequate Liquids

Always cook with adequate water-based liquids (min 2 cups) to prevent overheating.

Preventing Dry Heating

Unplug immediately if liquid completely evaporates to prevent dry heating.

Prohibited Cooking Methods

Do not heat pot on stove/oven; never use for frying, braising, browning or deep oil frying.

Pot Fragility and Handling

Clay pot is fragile; handle with care, avoid dropping or hitting hard surfaces.

How to read your Control Panel Display

Control Panel Button Functions

Explains the function of each key on the control panel for operation.

LCD Display Indicators

Details how the LCD display indicates cooking modes, time left, and warm time.

Smart Organic Multi-Cooker Basics

Dry Heating Prohibition

Prohibits dry heating, frying, or cooking foods without liquid to protect the pot.

How to use your Function Keys

Rice Cooking Key Function

Use the "Rice Cooking" key to select one of the four rice cooking modes.

Slow Cooking Key Function

Use the "Slow Cooking" key to select one of the three slow cooking modes.

Start/Cancel Key Operation

Press the "Start/Cancel" key to begin or abort any cooking mode.

Hour & Minute Timer Keys

Use "Hour" and "Minute" keys to set cooking times and delay start times.

How to set the Delay Start Timer

Delay Start Procedure

Steps to set a delayed start for cooking using function and timer keys.

How to choose a Cooking Mode

Rice Cooking Modes Overview

Details the four Rice Cooking modes: regular, brown, sweet rice, and reheat.

Slow Cooking Modes Overview

Details the three Slow Cooking modes: stew, soup, and yogurt.

Stew Mode Usage

Stew mode is for stews, beans, one-pot pasta, and steaming vegetables or fish.

How to cook with each Mode

Oatmeal Cooking Warning

Important: Do not cook oatmeal in regular, brown, or sweet rice modes.

Rice or grain to water ratios

Water Ratio Guidelines Table

Provides recommended rice to water ratios for various grains and cooking modes.

Basic Rice Cooking Directions

Rice Preparation Steps

Steps for preparing rice: rinsing, adding to pot, water, and drying the exterior.

Selecting Rice Mode

Use the "Rice Cooking" key to select the appropriate mode; check indicator arrow.

Starting the Cooking Cycle

Press "Start/Cancel" to begin cooking; indicator light will glow red.

How to set a Delayed Start for Rice Cooking

Delayed Start Procedure for Rice

Steps to set a delayed start for rice cooking modes.

Basic Grain Cooking Directions

How to use the Reheat mode for cold rice

Reheat Mode Operation

Steps for operating the Reheat mode, including selection and starting.

Slow Cooking Modes

Soup Mode Application

Soup mode is for broths, soups, porridges, and meat dishes with high liquid content.

Basic Soup or Stew Cooking Directions

Stew Mode Application

Stew mode is for stews, beans, one-pot pasta, and steaming vegetables or fish.

Soup/Stew Ingredient Preparation

Place soup/stew ingredients in clay pot, stir, and cover with the lid.

Placing Pot and Starting Cooker

Place the prepared pot in the cooker, close, plug in, select soup or stew mode.

Selecting Soup/Stew Mode

Use the "Slow Cooking" key to select the soup or stew mode.

Adjusting Soup/Stew Time

Adjust cooking time for soup/stew using the Hour and Minute timer keys.

How to set a Delayed Start for Slow Cooking

Setting Soup/Stew Hours

Set cooking hours for soup/stew mode from 1 to 4 hours using the Hour key.

Setting Soup/Stew Minutes

Set cooking minutes for soup/stew mode in 10-50 minute increments using the Minute key.

Starting Soup/Stew Cooking

Press "Start/Cancel" to begin the soup or stew cooking mode.

Delayed Start Procedure for Slow Cook

Steps to set a delayed start for slow cooking modes using function and timer keys.

A general guide to Soups, Broths and Porridge

Setting Delay Time

Use "Hour" and "Minute" keys to set the desired delay time for cooking.

Starting Delayed Slow Cook

Press "Start/Cancel" to confirm and start the delayed cooking sequence.

Adding Milk to Porridge

Do not add milk to porridge until serving time to prevent overflow or burning.

A general guide to Cooking Dry Beans & Lentils

Bean/Lentil Cooking Ratios Table

Table provides water ratios and cooking times for various legumes in soup/stew modes.

A general guide to Steaming Vegetables

Steaming Vegetables Preparation

Add water to pot, place steamer basket, add vegetables, ensuring water level.

A general guide to Steaming Fish

Steaming Fish Preparation

Add water, place steamer basket, add fish, ensuring water level.

Yogurt Cooking Mode

Basic Yogurt Cooking Guide

Steps for preparing yogurt, including milk heating, cooling, and culture addition.

Milk Preparation for Yogurt

Heat milk to 180°F (82°C) in a saucepan on the stove.

Cooling Milk for Yogurt

Allow heated milk to cool to 110°F (43°C) before adding culture.

Adding Yogurt Culture

Mix culture with a small amount of milk, then stir into the remaining milk.

Placing Pot and Starting Cooker (Yogurt)

Place pot in cooker, close, plug in, select yogurt mode.

Selecting Yogurt Mode

Use the "Slow Cooking" key and select the yogurt cooking mode.

Adjusting Yogurt Time

Adjust yogurt cooking time using the Hour and Minute timer keys.

Starting Yogurt Cooking

Press "Start/Cancel" to begin the yogurt cooking mode.

Milk Selection for Yogurt

Care, Cleaning, and Maintenance

Clay Pot and Lid Care

General care instructions for the clay pot and lid to ensure longevity.

Temperature Change Damage

Clay pot, like ceramic, can be damaged by sudden temperature changes.

Dishwasher Prohibition

Do NOT place the clay pot in the dishwasher; it can crack or clog pores.

Washing Hot Pot

Use hot water if washing the pot immediately after cooking; avoid cold water.

Cooker Housing Exterior Care

Cooker Housing Interior Care

Appliance Servicing Warning

Appliance has no user-serviceable parts; do not attempt to service.

Tips, Shortcuts & FAQs

Liquid Requirement for Cooking

Always ensure liquid is present during cooking; no "dry cooking" is allowed.

Converting Slow Cooker Recipes

Guide on converting regular slow cooker recipes to use with this cooker.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship for one year.