Cuisinart MSC-800C Series- User Manual

Subject

Question

Answer/Solution

Power

Why won’t my unit turn on?

Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet.

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

Why is my unit turning itself off?

Cooker will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of no use and unit

will appear off. Press any button except Start/Stop to “wake

up” the unit.
If you did not press START after setting your unit, the cooker

will enter sleep mode. Press any button except Start/Stop to

“wake up” the unit.
The unit may have overheated. Let it cool and try again. If it

does not turn on, contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.
If pot has boiled dry during steaming, the unit will shut off as a

safety precaution. Add water to the pot and restart.
If changing functions when the unit is already cooking, do not

hit the START/STOP button again. Doing so will turn the unit

off. Just press your new function and select settings; the unit

will switch automatically.

The heater will turn off automatically after time has elapsed.

If you do not set a cooking time, the unit will shut off after the

maximum allowable cooking time for the selected function.

Programming

Can I set a timer for the Brown/

Sauté function?

Yes. Setting the timer for Brown/Sauté is easy. Simply use the

Time Directionals as you would for any other function.

Can I change my cooking

function, time or temperature

when the unit is already

cooking?

Yes. Simply use the cooking function, Time and Temperature

Directionals. The unit is already on, so no need to hit the

START/STOP button again. Doing so will turn the unit off.

Simply press the new function and/or desired settings; the

unit will switch automatically and adjust accordingly.

Cooking

When should I brown my meat

before slow cooking?

Browning meat before slow cooking is an optional step that

adds flavor and color. You can omit it if time is short.

Exception: ground meats should be browned.

Which position should the rack

be in for steaming?

Place rack in the “up” position for steaming (see page 5).

Can I use the cooking pot on

the stove/in the oven?

The cooking pot was designed specifically for use in this multi-

cooker. We do not suggest using it on the stove or in the oven.

Why isn’t enough liquid in my

slow cooked dish?

Recipe ingredient amounts may vary if using multiple functions.

See page 8 for details.

Cleaning

Can I put my unit in the

dishwasher?

All removable parts are dishwasher safe.

Do not immerse or put the base of the unit in the dishwasher.

Clean the base and control panel with a clean damp cloth.

The pot is nonstick – why is

food sticking?

Though the pot has a nonstick coating, food residue can burn

onto it, making it difficult to remove.
If food has burned on, fill pot with warm soapy water and allow

to soak before cleaning. If scouring is necessary, use a non-

abrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.

Food residue is sticking to the

cooking pot surface. How do I

clean it without damaging it?

Error Code

What does “Err” Mean?

The unit has overheated. Let it cool down and try again. If

problem persists, contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

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