VITACLAY VM7800-5C - User Manual

Page 2 - Thank you for purchasing your new VitaClay Multi-Crock & Stock Pot!; YouTube at VitaClayChef

2 Welcome to VitaClay! We’re so glad you’re here. This guide is to help you have a safe and truly satisfying experience. We have created a line of electronic cooking devices that are both easy to use and healthy for you and your family. Enjoy! Clay is the most traditional cooking material there is, ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 4 General Grounding Information 5 Caring for your Clay Pot 5 Your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Parts & Assembly 7 Control Panel Display 7 Let’s Get Started! 8 Multi- Crock & Stock Pot Basics (Important Do’s and Don’ts to ensure success!) 8 How ...

Page 4 - Important Safety Information; household; and is not intended for commercial or outdoor use. Do not place; Do not immerse; Ensure your Multi-Crock is; always placed on a flat, level surface before use

4 Important Safety Information When using your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot or any electrical appliances, basic electrical precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including but not limited to the following: • Your Multi- Crock & Stock Pot (“Mul...

Page 5 - Grounding Information and Instructions; extension cord; , the cord should be positioned so that it does not; Caring for your Clay Pot

5 • Do not use this Multi-Crock for anything other than its intended use. The use of accessory attachments not supplied or recommended by Essenergy may cause injury, fire or electrical shock and may also damage the Multi-Crock. The Multi-Crock should be used for its intended purpose only and not for...

Page 7 - Control Panel Display; Key to Parts

7 Your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Parts & Assembly Control Panel Display Key to Parts (1) Clay (or Stoneware) Pot Lid (2) Silicon Steam Valve Plug, “Plugs” (4 pieces + 4 spares) (3) Clay (or Stoneware) Pot (4) Heat insulator (5) Handle (6) Multi-Crock & Stock Pot Housing, “Housing” (7) Cont...

Page 8 - IMPORTANT: CLEAN UNIT THOROUGHLY BEFORE FIRST USE:; Hand wash the pot, lid; as approximate cooking times.

8 Let’s Get Started! Remove all packaging from your Multi-Crock & Stock Pot and its accessories prior to use. Make sure all parts are accounted for (see Parts & Assembly), undamaged and free of debris. IMPORTANT: CLEAN UNIT THOROUGHLY BEFORE FIRST USE: • Hand wash the pot, lid and “plugs” in...

Page 9 - Do open the lid during cooking; to check the cooking progress. Unlike other pots, opening; How to Choose a Cooking Mode; gradually; Steam/Fast cooking mode; When to choose the; Slow cooking mode; When to choose the; Porridge mode

9 A slight odor and/or smoke smell may be noticed during the initial use of this appliance. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not occur after the first few uses. During the first use of the Multi-Crock, if the display is blinking, unplug the power and then plug it back in. Keep th...

Page 10 - How to Cook with each Mode

10 • The Yogurt mode is great for healthy, home-made quality yogurt. Function Mode Maximum Temperature Duration Comments Yogurt 110 degrees 4-8+ hours depending on volume and culture Truly “raw” cooking to preserve enzymes Steam/Fast 212 degrees Boils in 40-60 minutes, recommended cooking time is 30...

Page 11 - Use the; How to steam vegetables in your Multi-Crock

11 • Press MENU key until the “Steam/Fast” light indicator flashes. • The LED display timer will automatically show “2.0” which means cooking time is set for 2 hours. Use the two “Timer” keys (“+” or “-”) to adjust the timer to desired cooking time. The timer can be adjusted in “0.5" or 30-minut...

Page 13 - Slow Cooking Mode; The; ALWAYS; or dry heating your pot.

13 Slow Cooking Mode The “Slow” mode setting heats gentler than “Steam/Fast” setting and is good for making soup, stew, bone broth, beans or chili. The recommended cooking time is from 1 hour up to 3 hours. Bone broth can cook longer and be held on warm, see below for details. A full pot takes 60 mi...

Page 15 - There is NO NEED to cook your broth; Porridge Cooking Mode

15 • Press the “Menu” key to select “Slow” and use the “Timer” Keys ( + /- ) to set cooking time from 2 to 3 hours. See important note below. • Strain the broth into glass containers (leave 2” of air space at top if freezing) and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to...

Page 17 - Yogurt Cooking Mode; General Cooking Directions for Yogurt Cooking Mode

17 Yogurt Cooking Mode General Cooking Directions for Yogurt Cooking Mode • Place at least 48 oz (6 cups) of fresh milk into a high-sided saucepan (1 cup of milk makes about a cup of yogurt) and place on a stove top burner set to medium heat. • Meanwhile, set out your active yogurt culture to warm t...

Page 19 - Yogurt flavored with fresh fruit; Care, Cleaning and Proper Maintenance for your Multi-Crock

19 Yogurt flavored with fresh fruit Ingredients: • ½ cup chopped fresh fruit of choice • 4 tablespoons of sugar or to taste • 1-2 cups water • 4 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt or active culture as recommended on package • 4 cups milk Cook the fruit in the sugar and water over low heat for 10-15 mi...

Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Unit does not have power; Tips, Shortcuts & Frequently Asked Questions; How do I cook small amounts of foods, say 4 pieces chicken breasts?

20 This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. There are no User Serviceable Parts inside. The heating unit needs no lubrication or other service. Do not attempt to service this appliance. Troubleshooting • Unit does not have power , check if power plug is secure on both the appliance and at ...

Page 23 - VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800-5; VitaClay Broth Cooking Chart; A measuring cup is based on US cup size.; VitaClay Quick Easy One Pot Meal Cooking Chart

23 VitaClay Cooking Chart for VM7800-5 VitaClay Broth Cooking Chart *VitaClay automatically defaults to WARM setting (160 degrees) for up to 9.5 hours after cooking. For those who prefer longer broth cooking time, allow the cooker to continue cooking (low simmer) on the warm setting for 8+ hours aft...

Page 24 - VitaClay Meat Cooking Chart

24 VitaClay Meat Cooking Chart *Liquid amounts always refer to water-based liquid (water, broth, other watery liquids--not just oil). Liquid must always be present when cooking in VitaClay. Any attempt to “dry - cook” or cook something with only oil and no water-based liquid can damage the pot and w...

Page 25 - VitaClay Steamed Vegetables or Fish Cooking Chart

25 Boneless Pork Butt Roast 4 pounds 4-5 cups 2- 3 hours or fully cooked --- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Roast 3 pounds 4-5 cups 2-3 hours or fully cooked --- Beef Brisket 4 pounds 6 cups 2-3 hours or fully cooked --- Boneless Beef ChuckEye Roast 3-4 pounds 4 - 6 cups 3 hours or fully cooked --- Pork ...

Page 26 - Red potatoes; VitaClay Beans Cooking Chart

26 Butternut Squash 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 cups -- 30 min or until tender Red/Green Cabbage 8 wedges 3 cups -- 30 min or until tender Carrots 1 pound, chopped 3 cups -- 30 min or until tender Cauliflower Cored, chopped 3 cups -- 30 min or until tender Collar...

Page 27 - VitaClay Oatmeal / Porridge / Congee Cooking Chart; Ingredients

27 Soaked Navy Beans 2 cup 4 cups or more 1 hour 1 hour Dry Navy Beans 1 cup 6 cups or more 2 hours --- Soaked Mixed Beans 2 cup 4 cups or more 1 hour 1 hour Dry Mixed Beans 1 cup 8 cups or more 2 hours --- Soaked Split Peas 2 cup 4 cups or more 1 hour 1 hour Dry Split Peas 1 cup 4-6 cups or more 1-...

Page 28 - LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY; To register your new product: Go online to; without the clay pot or lid

28 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY To register your new product: Go online to vitaclaychef.com , scroll down to the bottom of the homepage, under the center “Support” column, click on “Product Registration” www.vitaclaychef.com Essenergy, Inc. (“Essenergy”) warrants this Product against defects in materia...

Page 29 - Made in China

29 Please attach your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the problem along with return postage. A warranty form should be completed and included with the package. The product must be sent carefully packed and properly cushioned to prevent damage in transit. Your failure to abide b...

VITACLAY VM7800-5C - User Manual

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