VITACLAY VM7900-8 - User Manual

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1 Welc ome 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,...

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2 Table of Contents Important Safety Information ................................................................................. 3 Grounding Information and Instructions ................................................................ 4 Caring for your Clay Pot .......................................

Page 4 - Important Safety Information; Smart Organic Multi-Cooker or any electrical appliances, basic

3 Important Safety Information When using your VitaClay ® Smart Organic Multi-Cooker 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 Smart Organic Multi-Cook...

Page 5 - Grounding Information and Instructions; extension cord; , the cord should be positioned so that it does not drape

4 NOT put your face near the steam cap, as scalding or burning can occur; Do NOT place any object that is heat sensitive close to, nearby or above the Cooker; Do NOT use a cloth to cover the steam cap, as this may damage the Cooker. • The clay or stoneware pot and lid become very hot during the cook...

Page 6 - Caring for your Clay Pot

5 Caring for your Clay Pot Unglazed natural clay promotes health by preserving all essential nutrients and vitamins in your foods. It creates excellent texture and intensifies flavors of food. In order to preserve the quality and lifespan of your clay pot, here are a few helpful tips and instruction...

Page 7 - Parts and Assembly Illustration; Key to Parts

6 Parts and Assembly Illustration Key to Parts (1) Cooker Cover (2) Steam Cap (3) Clay Lid (4) Clay Pot (5) Control Panel, see below (6) Handle (7) Main Housing (8) Power Cord (9) Measuring Cup (10) Rice Spoon (11) Stainless Metal Hook (not shown, for lifting the hot clay lid off the clay pot)

Page 8 - How to read your Control Panel Display

7 How to read your Control Panel Display (1) “Delay” Start Key – Function key to turn on delay start mode. Function is on when Indicator Light glows red. (2) “Hour” & “Minute” Timer Keys – Use for setting Soup, Stew and Yogurt mode cooking time, and Delay Start time. (3) LCD Display – Displays t...

Page 9 - IMPORTANT: CLEAN UNIT THOROUGHLY BEFORE FIRST USE:; Smart Organic Multi-Cooker Basics; DO NOT

8 Let’s Get Started! Remove all packaging from your VitaClay ® Smart Organic Multi-Cooker and its accessories prior to use. Make sure all parts are accounted for (see Parts & Assembly Illustration), undamaged and free of debris. IMPORTANT: CLEAN UNIT THOROUGHLY BEFORE FIRST USE: • Hand wash the ...

Page 10 - Use the; How to use your Function Keys

9 Always ensure that the Cooker ’s heating element located in the main Housing is clean and dry. Any particle (food or dirt) will interfere and may prevent the Cooker from cooking evenly, cause a burning smell or could cause the clay pot to crack. If there is any food residue on the heating element,...

Page 11 - How to choose a Cooking Mode; For a detailed quick reference guide consult the; Regular, Brown & Sweet Rice Cooking Modes

10 cycle has ended). The cooker will a utomatically remain in the “Warm” mode for 12 hours. The clay pot will maintain a temperature between 158  F and 167  F (70  C to 75  C). How to set the Delay Start Timer • Press the desired cooking mode using the “Rice Cooking” or “Slow Cooking” function k...

Page 12 - Rice or grain to water ratios; based on rinsed rice*; Rinsing the rice

11 Rice or grain to water ratios Rice and grains are natural products and the amount of water needed for cooking will depend on the age and size of the product as well as personal taste. The following ratios are suggested and based on rinsed rice* . Type of rice/grain Ratio of rice to water/broth Ri...

Page 13 - How to set a Delayed Start for Rice Cooking

12 • Press the “Start/Cancel” key to start the cooking mode. At this point, the “Start/Cancel” indicator light will no longer blink and will glow red. • The LCD display will show 1 of 3 options: o “ 0:45 ” on the clock and the indicator arrow on the right side will be positioned at “time left” if th...

Page 14 - How to use the Reheat mode for cold rice; reheat mode; A general guide to Flavoring Rice and Grains; after cooking; A general guide to One-Pot Rice or Grain Meal; Slow Cooking Modes

13 • If using mixed whole grains, follow grain to water proportions listed in chart above and use the brown cooking mode. • If using mixed wild rice, follow grain to water proportions listed in chart above and use the brown cooking mode. • For all of the above, after the cooking cycle is complete, a...

Page 16 - How to set a Delayed Start for Slow Cooking; “Delay” Start; A general guide to Cooking Dry Beans & Lentils

15 How to set a Delayed Start for Slow Cooking You simply need to add 2 steps to delay the start of the cooking time: • Once you have selected the slow cooking mode but before you press the “Start/Cancel” key (w hile the “Start/Cancel” indicator light is still blinking), press the “Delay” Start key....

Page 17 - Slow Cooking key to select the stew or soup mode; steel cut or rolled oatmeal; A general guide to Steaming Vegetables; A general guide to Steaming Fish; Slow Cooking key to select the stew mode; A general guide to One-Pot Pasta Meal

16 • Place the drained, pre-soaked beans or lentil into clay pot and cover with fresh water as noted above. Ensure beans are covered by about 1” of water. • Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons oil (to prevent boiling over) and seasonings as desired. • Press the Slow Cooking key to select the stew or soup mode on...

Page 18 - Basic Yogurt Cooking Directions; at least

17 • If desired, add 1/2-pound cooked meatballs, sausage or chicken plus vegetables (small pieces of bell peppers and onions or peas for example) and give the pot another stir. • Press the Slow Cooking key to select the stew mode on the control panel, then use the Timer keys to set cooking for 30 mi...

Page 21 - The Clay Pot and Lid; Do NOT put the clay pot in the dishwasher.; Do NOT use cold water if the; The Outside of the Cooker Housing

20 Care, Cleaning and Proper Maintenance The Clay Pot and Lid • Like any ceramic material, the removable clay pot will be damaged by sudden temperature changes. • For general washing, wait until the clay pot cools. Then wash it in warm water with a very small amount of dishwashing liquid and rinse t...

Page 22 - Tips, Shortcuts & Frequently Asked Questions; If your recipe calls for cooking on “Low” for 8 hours

21 Tips, Shortcuts & Frequently Asked Questions • Please note : For cooking in VitaClay Cookers there must be liquid (water or clear broth) present at all times. No "dry cooking" should be done in any VitaClay pot. Please ensure adequate liquids throughout the cooking cycle, as burning o...

Page 26 - VitaClay Oatmeal / Porridge / Congee Cooking Chart; VitaClay Steamed Vegetables or Fish Cooking Chart; To steam veggies or fish:

25 Soaked Navy Beans 1 cup 3 cups or more 1-2 hours 1 hour Dry Navy Beans 1 cup 4 cups or more 2 hours 1.5-2 hours Soaked Mixed Beans 1 cup 3 cups or more 1-2 hours 1 hour Dry Mixed Beans 1 cup 4 cups or more 2 hours 1.5-2 hours Soaked Split Peas 1 cup 3 cups or more 1 hour 1 hour Dry Split Peas 1 c...

Page 28 - LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY; without the clay pot or lid

27 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Essenergy, Inc. (“Essenergy”) warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when utilized for normal household use. Essenergy will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no char...

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28 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty las...

VITACLAY VM7900-8 - User Manual

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Summary

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