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Optimum Induction Pressure-Cook Pro
Lynne in the Sun
- 7 reviews
- 7 likes
Good with a shortcoming
This appliance replaced three of my old ones, a pressure cooker which no longer worked on my induction cooktop, a deep fat fryer and a slow cooker.
Firstly I used it as a slow cooker, I read the recipe book a few times (emailed to you) so I could work out how to brown the meat before adding the other ingredients. Everything worked well but it does have a slight hum which you do get used to, eventually.
Secondly, it was used as a pressure cooker, I looked for the "pressure cooker" button but there was no such button. So it looks like ...
Read moresome of the options are for pressure cooking, i.e. soup and the rest are for other forms of cooking, I.e. roast. So I selected soup to make some chicken stock and it was incredibly easy. Just set and leave. However, as one reviewer points out the steam release is slow so I would not use it for delicate food like fish. Lastly I used it as a deep fryer. I do not cook very much by deep frying but found that it did not reach a temperature of 180 degrees (I used a thermometer to check the temperature). I would also like to have an indication of when the oil reached its temperature as opposed to just dropping some food in to see if it sizzles. I also found this appliance a little heavy, I keep mine in a kitchen cupboard so this would not be an issue if it was left on the kitchen bench. All in all a very smart and sophisticated machine. Not that keen on the voice assistant personally and you certainly would not need it once you became proficient so a switch off button would be good.
Don mcPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Takes a while to get the hang of the menu
Works well but takes a long time to release steam so cooking continues due to pressure still in the machine eg. Fish chowder ,fish was overlooked and prawns were no better ,chowder was very watery. I think pressure should be adjusted manually so don't rely on the recipes , use them as a guide, I find by cutting the time back I get a better result eg. Lamb leg using pressure cook was over cooked but by adjusting time and manually setting pressure you get a lot better result. Cake cooked well but once again was slightly over cooked. Will try apri...
Read morecot chicken today using suggested cooking time and see how it comes out . I believe the cooker is a marvellous machine so bear with it and you will become hooked October 9th 2017 Update: Ideal machine very easy to clean Bit of a mystery to start with but now no worries , I mainly use slow cook high 4 hours for all meats you can't go wrong . Sear the meat first ( braise ) 1 cup of veg stock , when finished let it o to keep warm till ready to eat2 comments
Silverside was excellent 4 hr on slow cook high, did not dry out in the fridge . Had cold meat for 4 days
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Questions & Answers
Liz whiteasked
Hi do you have recipie book please I'm in the UK and I didn't get one with my machine, is it possible to could put some recipies up on here for me I've googled and I've searched YouTube but found nothing, please I need some help to use my machine, Thank you.
5 answers
If you go to the optimum website they will send you a pdf copy of recipies.
Do you have the details for the website please
One last question do you need to put liquid I need when using the Defrost setting please, there is no mention how to use it and I want to use it properly, Thank you .
Liz whiteasked
Hi I want to roast a whole chicken but the booklet tells you not to use without liquid in it how do I roast a chicken then?
10 answers
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hello Liz,
you can add some oil.
Here are example instructions for roasting chicken:
In a small bowl, combine paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub seasoning over outside of the chicken
Heat oil in the pressure cooker to shimmering. Add chicken, breast side down, and cook 6-7 minutes.
Flip the chicken and add broth, lemon juice and garlic cloves.
Lock pressure cooker lid and set for 25 minutes on high.
Let the pressure cooker release naturally.
Remove from pressure cooker and let stand for 5 minutes before carving.
Here are more delicious recipes: http://optimumappliances.com/assets/manual_pdf/EN/Induction_PressureCook_Pro_Recipe_Book.pdf
Hope that helps!
regards
Andrea
Thank you but what setting do I put it on ? And what do you use DIY setting for?
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hello Liz, see manual page 8.
MENU 2 for Meats default cooking time for this program is 35min, max time is 2hrs and minimum time is 15mins. ( cooking time can be adjusted for all functions)
So I would first use the minimum setting of 15min, then flip the chicken and add broth, lemon juice and garlic cloves and set for 25-35min on the meat program.
DIY means you can set more settings for yourself
Hope that helps :)
Stephen Sasked
Hi
I recently won this item in a competition i was wondering how i get the e-cookbook? email address is [email removed]
1 answer
Athena Solutions Pty LtdOptimum Appliances
Hello Stephen, thank you for your message. Please contact our customer service team via email at support@froothie.com.au and they will be able to personally assist you. We hope this helps :)
Details
| Category | Pressure Cookers |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $599.00 |
| Type | Electric |
| Capacity | 5L |
| Colour / Finish | Red or Silver |
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
| Power | 1,250 W |
| Display | LCD |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) |
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Don mc
The apricot chicken came out perfect 3 hours slow cook high. Used apricot nectar as liquid . Also diced celery for flavour . Tip cut the carrot and celery very fine unless you want it a dente