Brown Function; Sauté Function; Simmer Function; Steam Function - Fagor LUX MAX Manuel D'utilisation

Brown Function

This program allows you to brown food such as meat or poultry, to help bring
forth the best flavor and texture before cooking.
Pat food dry with a paper towel before browning. For best results, make sure
the oil is hot before adding your meat or poultry. Brown the food in batches to
keep the correct oil temperature for even browning.
1. Place the removable cooking pot into the Multi-Cooker.
2. Add the appropriate amount of oil into the removable cooking pot as
indicated in the recipe.
3. Press the BROWN button. The light on the BROWN button will flash and
the display will read 00:30. Adjust timing with + or - buttons. The lid
should remain off when browning.
4. Press the START/STOP button. When the BROWN button light goes solid,
that means that the cooker has reached proper temperature and the
cooker will begin heating the oil.
5. After about one minute of heating the oil, add food and begin browning (in
batches if necessary).
6. Once you are done browning, press the START/STOP button to cancel
the BROWN function. You can now use any of the cooking programs to
continue preparing the recipe. Follow the instructions for each program.
NOTE: When using the BROWN function do not place the lid on the multi-
cooker. The multi-cooker will beep every 10 seconds if the lid is on to alert
you that it should be removed when using the BROWN function.
Sauté Function
This program allows you to sauté food before cooking. Sauté small amounts
of food on high heat with very little oil before cooking.
Pat food dry with a paper towel before sautéing. For best results, make sure
the oil is hot before adding your food. Brown the food in batches to keep the
correct oil temperature for even sautéing.
1. Place the removable cooking pot into the Multi-Cooker.
2. Add the appropriate amount of oil into the removable cooking pot as
indicated in the recipe.
3. Press the SAUTÉ function. The light on the SAUTÉ button will flash and
the display will read 00:30. Adjust timing with + or - buttons. The lid
should remain off when using the sauté function.
4. Press the START/STOP button. Once the cooker reaches the appropriate
temperature, the indicator light will stop flashing and the cooker will start
heating the oil.
5. After about one minute of heating the oil, add food and begin sautéing.
6. Once you are done sautéing, press the START/STOP button to cancel
the SAUTÉ function. You can now use any of the cooking programs to
continue preparing the recipe. Follow the instructions for each program.
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Simmer Function

Prepare your foods with this fantastic technique used to make soups, stocks,
sauces and other wonderful creations. The SIMMER function ensures your
food stays just below the boiling point while still being heated.
1. Place the removable cooking pot into the Multi-Cooker and add the
ingredients.
2. Press the SIMMER function once and then press the + or – buttons to
adjust the cooking time. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking.
Note: This function may be used with the lid on or off. When using it with
the lid on, please make sure to set the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
3. When done simmering, press the START/STOP button to cancel the
program.

Steam Function

his program allows you to steam delicate foods such as fish and vegetables.
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1. Place the removable cooking pot into the Multi-cooker.
2. Place about 1-2 cups of water into the bottom of the removable cooking
pot. Then add the steamer basket* making sure that the water sits a little
bit below the steamer basket.
3. Place ingredients into the steamer basket and close the lid of the cooker.
4. Turn the pressure regulating knob to STEAM.
5. Press the STEAM function and then press the + or – buttons to adjust the
cooking time. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking.
6. When done steaming, press the START/STOP button to cancel the
program.
NOTE: If the STEAM function is selected, but the regulator knob is turned
to PRESSURE the unit will beep every 10 seconds to alert you that you are
either using the wrong function or the regulator knob is not turned to the
correct position. When using the STEAM function the regulator knob must be
turned to STEAM.
NOTE: If using the STEAM function but there isn't enough liquid in the
removable cooking pot, the multi-cooker will beep every 5 seconds to alert
you that more liquid needs to be added.
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