and the unit will beep to notify you that the lid needs to be closed. Turn
the pressure regulator knob to STEAM when using the yogurt function.
Turn the dial until the Yogurt function is selected (the words will blink) and
confirm it by pressing the dial. Turn the dial so the screen reads YGRT
and shows the preset cooking time of 8 hours. Depending on the flavor of
yogurt you like best, you can choose how long to cook the yogurt for by
adjusting the time. To do that, turn the dial to your desired time and then
press the START/STOP button to confirm it.
The longest cooking time is 24 hours. The preparation time impacts the
flavor of the yogurt. With a longer cooking time, the yogurt will have a
tarter flavor. With a shorter time, the yogurt will have a milder flavor.
6.
Press the START/STOP button to begin the yogurt function. The screen
will turn green and it will display the programmed time at the top of the
screen. You will also see the preheat icon on the bottom of the screen and
the preheating bar which will show you how far along in the preheating
process the unit is.
NOTE: If you forget to press the START/STOP button, the unit will beep
twice after 30 seconds, the light on the screen will turn off and the unit will
return to standby mode.
7.
Once the temperature has been reached, the unit will beep, the cooking
icon will appear at the bottom of the screen and it will begin to count
down.
8.
When the cooking time ends, the unit will beep to let you know that the
function is done and the unit will switch back to standby mode.
9.
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.
10. If you prefer regular yogurt, cover and place it in the refrigerator for 2 to
3 hours before serving, or until yogurt cools down. If you prefer Greek
yogurt, please refer to page 28.
NOTE: THE MULTI-COOKER SHOULD REMAIN PERFECTLY STILL
DURING THE INCUBATION 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 INCUBATION PROCESS.
Yogurt Making in Glass Jars:
1.
Remove the starter yogurt from the refrigerator so that it has time to get
closer to room temperature while you heat the milk.
2.
When you heat the milk in glass jars, add 1 cup of water into the removable
cooking pot, then insert the trivet and steamer basket rack and place your
glass jars on top. Place the lid on the multi-cooker and turn the pressure
regulator knob to STEAM. Select the YOGURT function, then select the
HEAT setting and press START/STOP. 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.
3.
Next, allow the milk to cool to lukewarm (100°F-110°F). To accelerate the
cooling down process, take out the jars with the help of a jar lifter. Do not
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let it cool below 90°F.
4.
Add the plain yogurt with live active cultures and use a spoon 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 self-locking pin on the handle
with the open lock symbol, and turn it counterclockwise until the locking
pin clicks into place. The screen will display a Close Lid icon
press the START/STOP button to begin cooking and the lid is open or
not locked properly, the icon on the screen will change from open
to close
, and the unit will beep to notify you that the lid needs to be
closed. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM. Turn the dial until the
Yogurt function is selected (the words will blink) and confirm it by pressing
the dial. 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
adjusting the time. In order to do that, turn the dial to select the desired
time and then press the START/STOP button to confirm it.
The longest cooking time is 24 hours. The preparation time impacts the
yogurt taste. With a longer cooking time, the yogurt will have a tarter
flavor. With a shorter time, the yogurt will have a milder flavor.
6.
Press the START/STOP button to begin the yogurt function. The screen
will turn green and it will display the programmed time at the top. You will
also see the preheat icon on the bottom of the screen and the preheating
bar which will show you how far along in the preheating process the unit
is.
NOTE: If you forget to press the START/STOP button, the unit will beep
twice after 30 seconds, the light on the screen will turn off and the unit will
return to standby mode.
7.
Once the temperature has been reached, the unit will beep, the cooking
icon will appear at the bottom of the screen and it will begin to count
down.
8.
When the cooking time ends, the unit will beep to let you know that the
function is done and the unit will switch back to standby mode.
9.
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.
10. If you prefer regular yogurt, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3
hours before serving, or until yogurt cools. If you prefer making Greek
yogurt, please see below.
Helpful Hints and Tips:
• The probiotics and live active cultures are strongest when the yogurt is
fresh. For the best results, only use the same starter yogurt 2 times max.
After a few days, the probiotics in the previous batch can weaken and the
yogurt may result in a liquid consistency.
• You may choose to make flavored yogurt and add sugar, honey, flavorings,
fruit, or other ingredients to taste just prior to eating.
• For best results and ease of preparation, use whole or semi-skimmed UHT
milk or reconstituted milk powder. They don't need to be heated or cooled
down.
• The "best before" date for natural yogurts will be 7 days after the yogurt
.. If you
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