Yogurt Making Process:
1. Take the starter yogurt from the refrigerator so that it has time to get closer to
room temperature while you heat the milk.
2. Place the amount of milk desired in the removable cooking pot. Place the lid
on the cooker, turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM and heat the milk to
180°F-185°F by pressing the YOGURT function ONCE. The display will read
HEAT and once the milk reaches the proper temperature of 180°F-185°F, the
unit will beep and go to standby mode. Use a thermometer to make sure that
proper temperature has been reached.
NOTE: The unit will only detect proper temperature of 180°F-185°F when a
half gallon (8 cups) of milk is used. If using a different amount of milk, please
use a thermometer to make sure that proper temperature has been reached. If
needed run the HEAT program again to get to the proper temperature.
3. Remove the removable cooking pot from heat and allow the milk to cool to
anywhere between (100°F-110°F). To accelerate the cooling down process,
place the removable cooking pot in cold water. Do not let it cool below 90°F.
Use a thermometer to make sure that proper temperature has been reached.
4. Stir in the plain yogurt or starter culture packet and use a silicone whisk to mix
it with the milk until the consistency is smooth with no lumps remaining.
5. Place the lid on the Multi-Cooker; align the handle with the open lock symbol,
and turn it counterclockwise until the locking pin clicks into place. Turn the
pressure regulator knob to STEAM when using the yogurt program. Press the
YOGURT function TWICE. The preset cooking time is 8 hours. Depending
on the flavor of yogurt you like best, you can choose how long to cook the
yogurt for by pressing the + or - button once for each additional half hour
or to decrease by a half hour. To fast advance, hold the button down until
you reach the desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 24 hours.
The preparation time impacts the yogurt taste. With longer cooking time, the
yogurt will have a more tart flavor. With shorter time, the yogurt will have a
milder flavor.
6. Press the START/STOP button to begin the yogurt function. The display will
show: YGRT and cooking time alternatively. The unit will begin to count down
in 1 minute increments once the correct temperature has been reached. When
the cooking time is up, the unit will beep and it will turn to standby mode.
7. When the yogurt is ready, remove the lid. There may be some yellowish
liquid, whey, on top of the yogurt. This is normal, whey contains nutrients and
protein. Mix it back into the yogurt.
8. If you prefer regular yogurt, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours
before serving, or until yogurt cools down. If you prefer making Greek yogurt,
please refer to page 22.
NOTE: THE MULTI-COOKER SHOULD REMAIN PERFECTLY STILL DURING
THE COOKING PROCESS. DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE; DO NOT REMOVE
THE REMOVABLE COOKING POT OR THE LID AS THIS WILL AFFECT THE
FIRMNESS OF THE YOGURT. DO NOT ADD ANY FLAVORING BEFORE
COMPLETING THE YOGURT MAKING PROCESS.
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