Compact MK500E - Multi-cooker MOULINEX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Compact MK500E MOULINEX

FUNCTIE "HAVERMOUTPAP"

FUNCTIE "WARM HOUDEN"

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1 Steam basket
2 Graduation for water and rice
3 Removable ceramic bowl
4 Measuring cup
5 Rice spoon
6 Soup spoon
7 Lid
8 Removable inner steam shield
9 Micro pressure valve
10 Lid opening button
11 Handle
12 Rice spoon support
13 Control box

a "Keep warm/Cancel" key
b "Menu" key
c "Hour" key
d "Preset/Timer" key
e "Minute" key
f "Start/Reheat" key

14 Function indicators

a "Rice" function
b "Quick" function
c "Steam" function
d "Baby Food" function
e "Soup" function
f "Porridge" function
g "Brown Rice" function

15 Body of appliance
16 Heating plate
17 Power cord

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Unpack the appliance

• Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories and printed documents.
• Open the lid by pushing the opening button located on the housing - fig. 1.

Read the instructions and carefully follow the operating method.

Clean the appliance

• Remove the ceramic bowl - fig. 2, the steam shield and the pressure valve - fig. 3a and 3b.
• Clean the bowl, the valve and the steam shield with a sponge and washing up liquid.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the steam shield in the right positions on the top lid of machine. Then, put the steam shield behind the 2 ribs and push it down until it's fixed. Install the detachable cord into the socket on the cooker base.
• Insert the spoon support on the right side of the handle - fig. 4.

THE APPLIANCE

• This rice cooker is equipped with 9 multi-functions: Rice, Quick, Steam, Baby Food, Soup, Porridge, Brown Rice, Reheat and Keep Warm.
• When the power cord is installed into the power outlet and into the socket on the cooker base, the appliance will ring a long sound "Bi". Then the screen display shows "SUP", and the "Start" light flickers orange. You can select the menu functions as you wish by pushing the Menu key.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will automatically switch over to keep warm which will last up to 24h.
• Using dishwashing machine is not recommended except the steam basket.
• Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged or after cooking.
• Do not carry the product in use or just after cooking.
• This appliance is only intended for indoor use.

PREPARATION BEFORE COOKING

Measuring the ingredients – Max capacity of the bowl

• The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in liters and cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice.
• The plastic measuring cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice and not water. 1 measuring cup of rice weighs about 160g .
• Users may reduce or increase water according to types of rice and their preference of taste.
• As the voltage varies in difference areas, slight spillover of rice and eater is a normal phenomenon.
• The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the highest mark inside the bowl. Never add ingredients or water higher than the highest level mark.

When cooking rice

• Before cooking, measuring the rice with measuring cup and rinse it.
• Put the rinsed rice into the bowl and fill it with water to the corresponding water level (the graduations in cups).
• The water quantity can be adjusted depending on your taste.

When steam cooking

• The quantity of water must be appropriate and always be lower than the steam basket bottom.
• Exceeding this level may cause overflows during use.
• Place the steam basket onto the bowl.
• Add the ingredients in the basket.

Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns – fig. 11. If you wish to change the selected cooking menu because of an error, press “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” key and re-choose the menu you want.

FOR ALL FUNCTIONS

• Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the bowl and on the heating element - fig. 6.
• Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly positioned - fig. 7.
• Make sure that the steam shield is correctly in position.
• Close the lid in place with a sound of "click".
• Plug the power cord into the socket on the base and then plug another end of power cord into power outlet.
• Do not switch on the appliance until all the above stages have been completed.

Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.

Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the bowl inside.

COOKING RICE TABLES

• The table below give a guide to cook different types of rice. For best results, we recommend using ordinary rice rather than 'easy cook' type of the rice which tends to give a stickier rice and may adhere to the bowl.
• The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the highest mark inside the bowl - fig. 8. Depending on the type of rice, quantities of water may need adjustment. See the table below:

COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE - 4 CUPS

Measuring cups	Weight of rice	Water level in the bowl (+ rice)	Serves	Approximate cooking time
2 300 g	2 cups mark 3pers.	-4pers. 40 – 45 min
4 600 g	4 cups mark 5pers.	-6pers. 50 – 55 min

COOKING GUIDE FOR BROWN RICE - 4 CUPS

Measuring cups	Weight of rice	Water level in the bowl (+ rice)	Serves	Approximate cooking time
2 300 g	2 cups mark 3pers.	-4pers. 60 – 65 min
4 600 g	4 cups mark 5pers.	-6pers. 75 – 80 min

Function

Default Range Every

Rice Automatic

Quick Automatic

Steam 40 mins 30 mins - 2h

Baby Food 1h10 1h - 1h30

Soup 1h30 1h - 3h

SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST RESULTS WHEN COOKING RICE

• Measure the rice and rinse it thoroughly under running water in sieve for a long time except for risotto rice which should not be rinsed. Then place the rice in the bowl together with the corresponding quantity of water.
• Make sure that the rice is well distributed around the whole surface of the bowl, in order to allow even cooking.
• Water may be substituted to stock. If using stock, there is the risk of rice browning a bit in the bottom.
• Do not open the lid during cooking a steam will escape and this will affect the cooking time and the taste.
• When the rice is ready, the "Keep Warm" indicator lights on, stir the rice and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfect rice with separate grains.

"RICE" FUNCTION

• Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes and any other sources of heat.
• Pour the required quantity of rice into the bowl using the measuring cup provided - fig. 9. Then fill with cold water up to the corresponding "CUP" mark printed in the bowl - fig. 10.
• Close the lid.

Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Rice". The screen displays "---", the light of "Start" flickers red, then press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Rice" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen flickers "---".
• The rice cooker will beep twice and will start to simmer. The screen will count down the simmering time: 14 minutes.
• After simmering, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

"QUICK" FUNCTION

• It is a function to cook Quick rice.
• Press "Menu" key to select function "Quick". The screen displays "C:\", the light of "Start" flickers red, then press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Quick" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen flickers "C:\
• The rice cooker will beep twice and will start to simmer. The screen will count down the simmering time: 10 minutes.
• After simmering, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

"STEAM" FUNCTION

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Steam". The screen displays the default cooking time "00:40", the light of "Start" flickers red.
• Press "Timer" key to active the time setting function and then press "Hour" and "Minute" to change the cooking time.
• Press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Steam" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen indicates the remaining time of cooking with count down by minute.
• At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

"BABY FOOD" FUNCTION

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Baby Food". The screen displays the default cooking time "01:10", the light of "Start" flickers red.
• Press "Timer" key to active the time setting function and then press "Hour" and "Minute" to change the cooking time.
• Press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Baby Food" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen indicates the remaining time of cooking with count down by minute.
• At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

Carrot purée - 2 people - Cooking time 1hour 10 minutes

• 400 g carrots, diced

• 1 potatoes, diced

• 400 ml water

• 50 ml milk
• 2.5 g butter
  Salt

1 - Place all ingredients in the bowl and pour in water. Start the BABY MENU programme and set the cooking time to 1 hour 10 minutes.
2 - At the end of the cooking time, drain the water. Add the milk and butter to the carrots and potatoes and blend for 3 minutes in a food processor or using a hand blender.

"SOUP" FUNCTION

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Soup". The screen displays the default cooking time "01:30", the light of "Start" flickers red.
• Press "Timer" key to active the time setting function and then press "Hour" and "Minute" to change the cooking time.
• Press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Soup" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen indicates the remaining time of cooking with count down by minute.
• At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring five "bip".

"PORRIDGE" FUNCTION

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Porridge". The screen displays the default cooking time "02:00", the light of "Start" flickers red.
• Press "Timer" key to active the time setting function and then press "Hour" and "Minute" to change the cooking time
• Press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Porridge" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen indicates the remaining time of cooking with count down by minute.
• At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

Oats porridge with raspberry and banana - 2 people - Cooking time 1 hour 30 minutes

100 g oat flakes

• 450 ml milk

• 1 banana, sliced

1 handful of raspberries

1 - Put the oat flakes and milk into the multi-cooker, then stir.
2 - Start the PORRIDGE programme and change the cooking time to 1 hour 30 minutes. Leave to cook.
3 - Once the cooking time is over, add the raspberries and banana slices.

"BROWN RICE" FUNCTION

Note: Please soak the brown rice for about 1 h before cooking.

• Press "Menu" key to select function "Brown Rice". The screen displays "---", the light of "Start" flickers red, then press "Start" key. The rice cooker enters into "Rice" cooking status, the light of "Start" lights up, the LCD screen flickers "---".
• The rice cooker will beep twice and will start to simmer. The screen will countdown the simmering time: 18 minutes.
• After simmering, the buzzer will ring five "bip", the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the "Keep Warm" indicator turning on and the screen will display "00:00".

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"KEEP WARM" FUNCTION

• Press "Keep Warm" key, the appliance will enter into "Keep Warm" status.
• At the end of keeping warm process, please stop the machine manually by pressing "Keep Warm/Cancel" key.

Recommendation: In order to keep the rice fresh in taste, please limit the holding time within 6 hours.

"PRESET" FUNCTION

• To use the preset function, choose a cooking program and the cooking time first. Then, press the key "Preset" and choose the preset time. Each press of "Hour" and "Minute" key can increase or decrease one hour/minute. The default preset time will change depending on the selected cooking time. The Range of preset is from 1 up to 24 hours. When you have chosen the required preset time, press the "Start" key to enter cooking status, the "Start" indicator will remain on and LCD screen will display the number of hours you have chosen.

Note: if the chosen preset time is lower than the time of cooking, the menu starts directly. The preset time includes the cooking time.

"REHEAT" FUNCTION

• Press "Reheat" key, the appliance will enter into "Reheat" status. The light of "Start" lights up and the LCD screen flickers "OK".
• At the end of Reheat the rice cooker will bip 5 times then the product turns to keep warm automatically. Depending on your taste, the type and the quantity of food that you want to reheat, it may necessary to do the Reheat function several times.
• At the end of reheating process, please stop the machine manually by pressing "Cancel" key.

Note: It is recommended to stir the food during Reheat function in order to have better temperature homogeneity.

For rice reheating, it is recommended to add water and stir before starting to reheat.

ON COMPLETION OF COOKING

• Open the lid - fig. 1.
  Glove must be used when manipulating the cooking bowl and steam tray - fig. 12.
• Serve the food using the plastic spoon provided with your appliance and reclose the lid.
• The food remaining in the container will keep warm for any second serving in the coming 24 hours.
• Press "Keep Warm/Cancel" key to finish keep warm status.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• To ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and complete cooled down before cleaning and maintenance.
• It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use with a sponge - fig. 13.

Bowl, steam basket (fig. 14)

• Use hot water liquid soap and a sponge to clean the bowl, the steam basket. Scoring powders and metal sponges are not recommended.
• If food has stuck to be bottom, you may put water in the bowl to soak for a while before washing.
• Dry the bowl carefully.
• It is possible to clean the steam basket in the dishwasher machine but not the bowl.

Taking care of the bowl

For the bowl, carefully follow the instructions below:

To ensure the maintenance of bowl quality, it is recommended not to cut food in it.
- Make sure you put the bowl back into the rice cooker.
- Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon and not a metal type so as to avoid damaging the bowl surface - fig. 15.
- To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the bowl.
- The color of the bowl surface may change after using for the first time or after longer use. This change in color is due to the action of steam and eater and does not have any effect on the use of the rice cooker, nor is it dangerous for your health, It is perfectly safe to continue using it.

Cleaning the micro pressure valve

• When cleaning the micro pressure valve, please remove it from the lid - fig. 16 and open it by rotating in the direction of "open" - fig. 17a and 17b. After cleaning it, please wipe dry it and rotate it in the direction of "close", then put it back to the lid of the rice cooker - fig. 18a and 18b.

Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the rice cooker - fig. 19. the inside of the lid - fig. 14 and the cord with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.
• Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could damage the heat sensor.

TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Malfunction description Causes Solutions
Any indicator lamp off and no heating.	Appliance not plugged. Check the power cord is plugged in the socket and on Mains.
Any indicator lamp off and heating.	Problem of the connection of the indicator lamp or indicator lamp is damaged.	Send to authorized service center for repair.
Steam leakage during using.	Lid is badly closed. Open and close again the lid.
	Micro pressure valve not well positioned or uncomplete.	Stop the cooking (unplug the product) and check the valve is complete (2 parts locked together) and well positioned.
	Lid or micro pressure valve gasket is damaged.	Send to authorized service center for repair.
Rice half cooked or overtime cooking.	Too much or not enough water compared to rice quantity.	Refer to table for water quantity.
Rice half cooked or overtime cooking.	Not sufficiently simmered Send to authorized service center for repair.
Automatic warm-keeping fails (product stay in cooking position, or no heating)
E0 The sensor on the top	open circuit or short circuit.
E1 The sensor on the bottom	open or short circuit.	Stop the appliance and restart the program. If the problem repeats, please send to the authorized service center for repair.
E3 Missing bowl or empty	bowl.	Put the inner pot inside the appliance then unplug and re-plug the machine and finally restart the program.

Remark: If inner bowl is deformed, do not use it anymore and get a replacement from the authorized service center for repair.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Help protect the environment!

① Your appliance contains a number of materials that may be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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