Vitek VT-4279. Description and characteristics of the multicooker

Technical characteristics of the multicooker Vitek VT-4279

Accessories Plastic steaming tray, measuring cup, ladle, spatula
Baking +
Frying +
Yogurt +
Porridge +
Recipe book 50 recipes
Groats +
Maximum time for setting the timer 24 h
Case material plastic
Multi-cook +
Bowl volume 5 l
Delayed start 24 h
Paste +
Pilaf +
Keeping warm 24 h
Bowl coating non-stick
Power consumption 860 W
Steam cooking +
Cooking time adjustment +
Temperature control +
Type of multicooker
Touch control type
Quenching +
Number of automatic programs 45

The main purpose of the multicooker is fast and high-quality cooking.

Description of the multicooker Vitek VT-4279

1. Case

2. Control panel

3. Cover open key

4. Cover

5. Steam valve

6. Carrying handle

7. Connector for power cord

8. Inner cover with silicone seal

9. Locks of the inner cover

Yu. Bowl handles

11. Bowl for cooking food

Control Panel

12. Button "PRODUCT SELECT / CHILD PROTECTION"

13. "TEMPERATURE / DELAYED START" button

14. "KEEP TEMPERATURE" button

15. Symbols of food products "Poultry - Beef - Seafood - Vegetables"

16. Numerical symbols for the program run time, delayed start time, cooking temperature

17. Symbol for cooking time / delayed start

18. Symbol for setting delayed start time

19. Symbol for setting the cooking temperature

20. Child lock activation symbol

21. START / STOP button

22. Button for selecting cooking programs "MENU"

23. Symbols for cooking programs

24. Button for switching on the MULTIPOVAR program

25. Buttons for setting the cooking time, delayed start time, temperature setting

26. Measuring cup

27. Rice spoon

28. Ladle

29. Steam Tray

ATTENTION! For additional protection, it is advisable to install a residual current device (U30) with a rated operating current not exceeding 30 mA in the power supply circuit, contact a specialist to install an RCD.

Security measures

Before using the appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully and save them for future reference.

Use the device only for its intended purpose, as described in this manual. Improper handling of the device may result in damage to the device and damage to the user or his property.

• Before using the device, carefully inspect the power cord and the power cord connector located on the device body, make sure that they are not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power cord plug is damaged.

• Before switching on the device, make sure that the mains voltage matches the operating voltage of the device.

• The power cord is equipped with a "Euro plug"; plug it into an electrical outlet that has a reliable ground contact

• When connecting the device to the mains, do not use adapters

• Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the socket on the device and into the power outlet.

• Use only the supplied power cord and do not use the power cord from another device.

• Use only the removable parts that are included in the delivery.

• Place the device on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from sources of moisture, heat and open flames.

• Install the device so that the electrical outlet is always easily accessible.

• Use the device in a place with good ventilation.

• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.

• Do not place the appliance in close proximity to walls and furniture.

• Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or sharp-edged furniture. Avoid damaging the insulation of the power cord.

• Do not touch the power cord or power plug with wet hands.

• Do not immerse the device, power cord and power plug in water or any other liquid.

• If the appliance falls into water, immediately disconnect it from the mains by pulling out the mains plug from the mains socket. In this case, do not put your hands in the water under any circumstances.

• For further use of the device, contact an authorized (authorized) service center.

• Do not insert foreign objects into openings or between parts of the device.

• Make sure that no edges of clothing or foreign objects get caught between the cover and the body of the device.

• Do not leave the device unattended; if you are not using the device, turn off the device and unplug it from the mains.

• To avoid scalding, do not lean over the steam outlet. Be extremely careful when opening the lid of the multicooker during and immediately after cooking. Risk of scalding from steam!

• When using the device in the "Fry" program, to avoid scalding by splashes of hot oil, do not bend over the multicooker bowl.

• Do not leave the lid of the device open during operation, except for the "Fry" program.

• Do not touch the surface of the lid during the operation of the multicooker, you can open the lid only by pressing the button to open the lid of the multicooker.

• To avoid scalding from hot steam, use extreme caution when opening the lid of the multicooker.

• Keep the steam outlet and steam valve clean and clean if dirty.

• It is strictly forbidden to operate the appliance without an installed bowl, do not turn on the multicooker without food and without sufficient liquid in the bowl for cooking food.

• Do not use the multicooker if the silicone gasket on the inner lid is damaged.

• Observe the recommendations for the amount of dry food and liquid.

• Do not remove the bowl while the device is running.

• Do not cover the multicooker during operation.

Attention! When steaming food, keep an eye on the liquid level in the bowl, add water to the bowl as needed. Do not leave the device unattended!

• It is forbidden to carry the multicooker during operation. Use the carrying handle after unplugging the device from the power supply, taking out the bowl of food and letting the multi-cooker cool down.

• During operation of the multicooker, the lid, the bowl for cooking food, as well as the parts of the body become very hot, do not touch them, if necessary, remove the hot bowl using oven gloves.

• Clean the device regularly.

• For the safety of children, do not leave plastic bags used for packaging unattended.

Attention! Do not let children play with plastic bags or wrapping films. Danger of suffocation!

• Keep children away from the device and the power cord while the device is in operation.

• Do not let children use the device as a toy.

• During work and between work cycles, place the device out of the reach of children.

• The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, mental or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed to use the device by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not use the device if the power cord or power plug is damaged, if the device operates intermittently, or after the device has been dropped.

• Do not repair the device yourself. Do not disassemble the device yourself, if any malfunction occurs, or after the device has been dropped, unplug the device from the electrical outlet and contact any authorized (authorized) service center.

• To avoid damage, transport the device only in the original packaging.

• Store the device in a cool dry place out of reach of children and people with disabilities.

The device is intended for domestic use in residential areas only, commercial use and use of the device in industrial areas and work areas is prohibited.

Before first use

After transporting or storing the device at a low temperature, keep it at room temperature for at least three hours.

- Remove the device from its packaging, remove all packing materials and any stickers that interfere with the normal operation of the multicooker.

- Place the multicooker on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from all kitchen heat sources (such as a gas stove, electric stove or hob).

- Install the device so that there is a distance of at least 20 cm from the wall to the multicooker body, and the free space above it is at least 30-40 cm.

- Do not place the device in close proximity to objects that could be damaged by the high temperature of the escaping steam.

Attention! Do not place the appliance near bathtubs, sinks or other containers filled with water.

- Open the lid (4) by pressing the button (3) and remove the bowl (11).

- Wash all removable parts - the bowl (11), the steaming tray (29), the ladle (28), the rice spoon (27) and the measuring cup (26) - with a soft sponge with a neutral detergent, rinse with running water and dry.

- Wipe the body of the device (1) with a slightly damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cup rules (11)

• Use the device and its parts strictly for their intended purpose. Do not use the bowl (11) for cooking food, placing it on heating devices or hobs.

• Do not replace the bowl (11) with another container.

• Make sure that the surface of the heating element and the bottom of the bowl (11) are always clean and dry.

• Do not use the bowl (11) as a container for mixing food. Never grind food directly in the bowl (11) to avoid damaging the non-stick coating.

• Do not use the bowl (11) if it is deformed or the non-stick coating is broken.

• Never leave or store any foreign objects in the bowl (11).

• When cooking food in the bowl (11), stir only with a plastic ladle (28) or a rice spoon (27).

• Do not use metal objects that could damage the non-stick coating of the bowl (11).

• Before choosing a cooking mode, make sure that the bowl (11) is installed correctly.

• When preparing food with herbs and spices, it is recommended to wash the bowl (11) immediately after cooking.

• After finishing cooking, to avoid damaging the non-stick coating, do not place the bowl (11) directly under cold water, let it cool down first.

• The bowl (11) is not dishwasher safe.

Using a multicooker

Attention!

• Never leave the operating device unattended.

• When using the multicooker for the first time, a foreign smell from the heating element may appear, this is permissible.

• Before starting cooking, make sure that the multicooker lid is tightly closed.

• To avoid getting burned, be careful when opening the lid (4), do not bend over the steam outlet (5) while the multicooker is in operation, do not place any open parts of your body over the bowl (11)!

• Check the readiness of the food during the cooking process, stir the food with a plastic ladle (28) or a rice spoon (27) if necessary. Do not use metal objects that could scratch the non-stick coating of the bowl (11).

• Do not leave a plastic ladle (28) or a rice spoon (27) inside the bowl (11).

• Place food in the bowl (11) according to the requirements of the recipe (see the Recipe Book).

Note: make sure that the volume of ingredients in the bowl (11) together with the liquid does not exceed the maximum level mark "1.8" and is not lower than the minimum level mark "0.6".

A general example of laying food and water (rice is considered as an example).

Measure out the rice with a measuring cup (26) (about 160 g of rice in one measuring cup), rinse the rice and place it in the bowl (11). The water level required for a certain amount of rice (measured in cups) is indicated on the scale inside the "CUP" bowl (11). Pour water up to the appropriate mark.

Example: After adding four measuring cups of cereal, pour water up to the “4 CUP” mark. For liquid cereals, we recommend using rice and water in a 1: 3 ratio.

Place the bowl (11) in the working chamber of the device. Make sure that the outside of the bowl is clean and dry, and that the bowl itself is installed without distortion and firmly in contact with the surface of the heating element.

Notes:

- do not use the bowl (11) for washing cereals and do not cut food in it, this may damage the non-stick coating;

- make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or moisture in the working chamber and on the bottom of the bowl (11);

- wipe the outer surface and the bottom of the bowl (11) dry before use,

- there is a temperature sensor in the middle of the heating element. Make sure that nothing interferes with the free movement of the sensor;

- if you are cooking food with steam, pour water into the bowl (11) so that the boiling water does not touch the bottom of the tray (29). Place food in the tray (29) and place it in the bowl (11).

• Close the cover (4) until you hear a click.

• Insert the plug of the power cord into the socket (7) and the plug of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The main functions of the multicooker switching on the multicooker (standby mode)

- After connecting the multicooker to the electrical network, you will hear a beep, the control panel (2) will display

symbols (16) "-----", button (21) "START / STOP" will blink, after 30 seconds symbols (16) "" will go out, and the backlight of button (21) "START / STOP" will continue to flash.

- The device has entered standby mode and is ready for use.

Note:

- the operating mode buttons on the control panel (2) are touch-sensitive, to switch on the desired operating mode, just touch the button;

- touching each button is accompanied by a sound signal.

Rice cooking program

- Place rice in the bowl (11), place the bowl (11) in the multicooker working chamber and close the lid (4).

- To start a cooking program

"Rice" in standby mode, once touch the button (21) "START / STOP", the following symbols will light up: symbol of the cooking program "Rice" (23), symbol (17), and instead of digital symbols

(16) moving characters “” will be displayed.

- After reaching the required temperature, the digital symbols (16) of the "Rice" program run time will be displayed.

- At the end of the "Rice" program, 5 sound signals will sound, the multicooker will switch to the mode of maintaining the temperature, while the backlight of the button (14) "KEEPING TEMPERATURE" will light up, in digital symbols

(16) the operating time of the keep warm mode will be displayed.

- If you want the cooked rice to be hot, do not turn off the multicooker or pull out the power plug from the electrical outlet.

Note: - To avoid changing the taste of the cooked rice, it is not recommended to use the keep temperature setting for a long time.

- To turn off the multicooker, press the START / STOP button (21) once, the multicooker will go into standby mode.

- Press the button (3), the cover (4) will open, be careful not to get burned by the escaping steam.

Attention!

- To avoid burns, be careful when opening the cover (4).

- Stir the cooked rice with a spoon (27).

- Using oven mitts, take the bowl (11) out of the multicooker by grasping the handles (10).

- Remove the cooked rice from the bowl (11).

- Wait until the bowl (11) has cooled down and rinse it with warm water and neutral detergent, rinse and dry.

The second option for turning on the "Rice" program

- In standby mode, press the "MENU" button (22), the "Rice" cooking program symbol (23) will light up, the "TEMPERATURE / DELAYED START" button (13) will flash, the symbols "" will be displayed instead of the digital symbols (16).

- To set the delayed start time, press the button (13) "TEMPERATURE / DELAYED START" once, the symbol (18) will light up and blink, use the buttons (25) to set the delayed start time from 1 hour to 24 hours.

- Turn on the multicooker by pressing the START / STOP button (21), the symbol for the cooking time / delayed start (17) will light up and flash, the digital symbols (16) will display the time remaining until the “Rice” cooking program is started.

- After setting the delayed start time, turn on multi-brewing by pressing the START / STOP button (21), the symbol (18) will be on continuously, the symbol (17) will flash, the delayed start time symbols (16) will be on continuously when the time the delayed start will expire, the multicooker will turn on and start cooking according to the "RIS" program, while the symbol (18) will go out, the symbol (17) will be constantly on.

- After reaching the required temperature, the digital symbols (16) of the "Rice" program run time will be displayed.

- At the end of the "Rice" program, 5 sound signals will sound, the multicooker will switch to the temperature maintenance mode, the backlight of the "TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE" button (14) will light up, the digital symbols (16) will display the operating time of the temperature maintenance mode.

- To turn off the multicooker, press the START / STOP button (21) once, the multicooker will go into standby mode.

- Press the button (3), the cover (4) will open, be careful not to get burned by the escaping steam.

- Stir the cooked rice with a spoon (27).

- Using oven mitts, take the bowl (11) out of the multicooker by grasping the handles (10).

- Remove the cooked rice from the bowl (11).

- Wait until the bowl (11) has cooled down and rinse it with warm water and neutral detergent, rinse and dry.

Selecting a cooking program and switching it on

- In standby mode, to select a cooking program, press the "MENU" button (22).

- The cooking programs are selected in a circular sequence, while the symbols of the cooking programs (23) on the control panel (2) will light up alternately, and the flashing numeric symbols (16) of the default cooking time will be displayed.

- Depending on the cooking program, the illumination of the buttons (12) "PRODUCT SELECTION / CHILD PROTECTION" or (13) "TEMPERATURE / DELAYED START" will light up and flash.

- In the cooking programs "Frying", "Boiling", "STEAMING", "STEWING",

"THROWING" provides for the choice of the type of products, the choice of the type of products is carried out by the button (12) "PRODUCT SELECTION / CHILD PROTECTION", the selected products are displayed by the symbols (15) "Poultry - Beef - Seafood - Vegetables".After selecting the desired cooking program, the default operating time will be displayed; to change the cooking time, press one of the buttons (25).

To enable the delayed start function, press the "TEMPERATURE / DELAYED START" button (13), use the buttons (25) to set the delayed start time.

To cancel the selected cooking program during the program setting, press the “START / STOP” button (21) once, the multicooker will go into standby mode, continue the selection of the cooking program by pressing the “MENU” button (22).

To start the cooking program, press the "START / STOP" button (21), the digital symbols of the cooking time (16) will light up constantly, the countdown of the time remaining until the end of the cooking program will begin (see the "Cooking programs and their duration" table).

To cancel the cooking program while the program is running, press the START / STOP button (21) once, a beep will sound and the multicooker will go into standby mode.

Note:

- the result of cooking food in automatic programs depends on the amount of food and the amount of added liquid, as well as the temperature of the food;

- the temperature of food before cooking should be 20-25 ° C;

- setting the duration of the cooking time is not available for the "Rice" program;

- watch the rice as it is cooked, if necessary stir the rice with a plastic ladle (28) or a rice spoon (27).

Changing the running time of cooking programs

- After selecting a cooking program, the default program run time (16) will flash.

- To change the operating time of the selected cooking program, press one of the buttons (25) "-", "+".

- After changing the program time, press the "START / STOP" button (21), the digital time symbols (16) will light up constantly and the countdown will begin until the end of the program.

Note: - setting the cooking time is not available in the "Rice" program.

Delayed start function

Use this function if you want to postpone the start of cooking for a certain time. The delayed start function is not available for the following programs: "FRY", "FONDU", "PIZZA", "JAM", "BREAD", "SAUCE", "BAKERY", "YOGHURT", "COLD", "BABY FOOD", "CHEESE" (see the table "Cooking programs and their duration"),

- After selecting a cooking program and setting its operating time, if necessary, use the delayed start function.