KitchenAid KST4054OB Use & Care Guide - Page 9

USING THE STIR TOWER English 3 When cooking has finished, set the Stir Tower to O (Off) and remove the lid from the pot using a hot pad or oven mitt. NOTE: The sitr arm can become hot to the touch when cooking. 4 Press down on the release lever and raise the stir arm before removing the cooking pot. Tips and tricks • For most food preparation, use the flipand-stir wand only for best performance. When preparing larger quantities (near the MAX FILL line), or for foods like soups and stews, add the side scraper to help mix and circulate foods. • For stirring risotto (Arborio) rice, it is recommended to stir at least 2-4 cups (380-760 g) of rice to get the best flipping and stirring performance • Flip-and-stir wand is designed to stir/flip/ incorporate 3-4 cups (0.75-1.0 L) of ingredients at a time. • Use of the Stir Tower is not recommended when preparing smaller quantities of lighter or delicate ingredients such as mushrooms. • The flip-and-stir wand is ideal for preparing foods ingredients such as onions, carrots, broccoli, potatoes (cubed), meatballs (2-3 oz./40-60 g each), small to medium shrimp, and sliced or cubed meats and poultry. CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning your Stir Tower Remove the Stir Tower from the Multi-Cooker before cleaning. • Allow Stir Tower and accessories to cool completely before cleaning. • Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads. They could scratch the surface. • Stir Tower arm features a nonstick ceramic coating for easy cleaning. • Wipe the outside of the Stir Tower with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. NOTE: The flip-and-stir wand and side scraper are dishwasher durable, but handwashing in hot, soapy water is recommended. 9