Get to Know Your Cooker
If your cooker is new to you and you're seeking some guidance, let us help you unpack it.
The anatomy of your slow cooker explained:
- Outer Pot - Holds the controls and the heating element inside
- Control Panel - Basic high and low heat settings, more advanced models may include warming and timer functions
- Inner Pot - Basic models contain a ceramic insert, while more advanced models may include a stove-proof aluminum insert
- Lid - Simple glass or aluminum lid
The anatomy of your multi-cooker explained:
- Outer Pot - Holds all the controls and the heating element
- Control Panel - What drives the ship, with programmable and manual functions
- Inner Stainless Steel Pot - What your food cooks in
- Condensation Collector - Collects escaped steam
- Lid - Arrows line up to make closing easy
- Handle - Twist and lift to seal and unseal the lid
- Float Valve - Stays down when no pressure, pops up when at full pressure
- Pressure Release Valve - Venting option for steam release after cooking and sealing option for anytime you use the pressure cook function
- Silicone Ring - Seals the pot, and should be removed for cleaning and fitted back into the rim
Started cooking and something is not quite right? Multi-Cooker Troubleshooting