Bravetti MC665H User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Using the Pasta Function
When using the pasta function do not
go beyond the max line, in the cooking 
pot as the water will boil over and leak 
out of the pot. The maximum level of 
water is 1.6 qt (1.8L).
1. Place cooking pot into the unit. 
2. Fill the cooking pot with the 
required amount of water and 1 tsp 
oil, salt if desired.
3. Press down on the cover until it 
clicks into place.
4. Plug the detachable cord into the 
rear of the unit then plug the cord 
into a grounded-type 120V AC 
electrical wall outlet.
5. Press the function button three (3) 
times until the arrow on the LCD 
display is pointing to the pasta 
function. (Fig. 10) The numbers on 
the LCD display will not flash.
Using the Soup Function for 
5. If more than one hour is required, 
press the adjust button to change 
the number of hours up to a 
maximum of 4 hours.
6. Press the timer button to get the 
“:00” to flash. This means the 
minutes can be set for the 
steaming time required.
7. Press the adjust button to increase 
the minutes required for soups or 
stews. The minutes can be 
adjusted up to :59 minutes. 
Choose the cooking time required 
based on type of dish being 
prepared and amount.
8. Press the start button to begin the 
cooking process. The “:” (colon) on 
the LCD display will flash 
indicating that the timer is counting 
down.
9. When the function is complete the 
unit will beep. One minute later if 
the stop button has not been 
pressed the unit will switch to the 
keep warm function for six (6) 
hours.
10. Empty the water collector after 
each use.  Allow the unit to cool 
completely before cleaning.
Soups or Stews 
Note:
If using meat, see recipe 
section for directions on browning.
1. Plug unit into the wall outlet.
2. Fill the cooking pot with ingredients 
for stew or soup.  
3. Press down on the cover until it 
clicks into place.
4. Press the function button two (2) 
times until the arrow on the LCD 
display is pointing to the soup 
function. (Fig. 9) The numbers “01” 
will flash on the LCD display. The 
default time for the soup function is 
1 hour.
Soup Selected
Fig. 9
6. Press the start button.
7. The unit will begin to boil the water.
8. Once the water has come to a boil 
the unit will beep.
9. Prepare the pasta by placing in the 
pasta/steamer insert. Break in half if 
too long for the insert.
10. To insert the handle onto the pasta/ 
steamer insert, squeeze the ends of 
the handle and slide into guides on 
pasta/steamer insert and release the 
handle ends. 
11. Open the cover and carefully place 
the pasta/steamer insert into the 
cooking pot.
Caution: 
The water and steam are hot 
add the insert with extreme caution to 
avoid burns or injury.
12. Remove the handle from the pasta/ 
steamer insert.
13. Close the cover and press the adjust 
button to adjust the minutes required 
for cooking the type of pasta. The 
maximum time that can be set on the 
pasta function is 18 minutes.
14. Press the start button.
15. When the unit beeps again the pasta 
is ready. Press the stop button and 
unplug the unit. 
Pasta Selected
Fig. 10
10.  If rice or other grains are found on 
the heating plate inside the main 
unit, they must be removed to 
avoid inadequate cooking. Use a 
damp sponge to wipe the surface 
of the heating plate clean. Do not
use any detergent on the heating 
plate.
Note
Do not use metal utensils or 
sharp metal objects such as a knife to 
remove food particles, this will 
damage the non-stick surfaces of the 
unit.
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Operating Instructions
Hints and Tips for Perfect Rice
For best results when cooking 
rice, leave the rice settle in the 
unit for a few minutes before 
opening cover.
Stir rice thoroughly before 
serving.
To obtain a softer rice, allow the 
rice to soak in the cooking pot for 
10-15 minutes before cooking.
Do not
keep rice warm for more 
than 10 hours.
Do not
use metal utensils to stir 
rice, wooden utensils work best 
Cleaning and Maintenance 
for perfect tasting rice.
The multi cooker should be cleaned 
thoroughly after every use:
1. Unplug unit from the wall outlet 
and allow to cool completely.
2. Remove the detachable cord from 
the main unit. 
3. Do not immerse the main unit into 
water or other liquids.  
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners, 
scouring pads or steel wool.
5. To wash the cooking pot, 
pasta/steamer insert, or the 
poacher/warmer; fill with hot 
water and let it soak. Hand wash 
with a sponge and mild detergent. 
These components are also top 
rack dishwasher safe.
6. Remove the steam vent and clean 
all parts thoroughly and allow to air 
dry before replacing in unit.
7. Lift the carry handle to remove the 
water collector from the rear of the 
unit and hand wash with warm 
soapy water.
8. The cover and inside the main unit 
should be wiped down with a damp 
soapy cloth and then rinsed with a 
clear water cloth.
9. To clean the exterior of the unit, 
lightly wipe with a damp cloth.