I got the cooker but that was all I got. Do I have to use a pan? Or can I cook without? Thankyou
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you can cook on the base, BUT the protective liner will wear out faster. Look on Amazon for pans, they are cheap and will extend the life of you cooker. If you choose to cook with out the pan, DO NOT use an abrasive pad to clean it. Soak a rag or paper towel in hot water and lay it in the pan to loosen any cooked on matter, then wipe it clean.
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I imagine you could cook without the pans, like you could make pizzas and grilled cheese sandwiches. You just can't do mini muffins or anything like that. Check Goodwill for pans, I found a bunch there.
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You don't have to use the pan. But I suggest you return the cooker. It sucks and sticks no matter what you do. Hope that helps!
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Yes I just oiled it and heat it on high for at least 5 minutes before putting it to the temp I want. Parts of it seem to cook differently sometimes though. I believe a booklet with instructions came with. It is helpful.
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I'm sorry but I have repost because I only use manual cook, Sorry!! Great item have a spare. Sorry again.
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When I bought mine from Amazon a manual didn't come with the pan. Just season the pan like you would a cast-iron pan. This is a great pan and I love mine.
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The literature only has instructions on cooking rice. The box mentions cooking soup but nothing in the instructions. I think you'll have to go to a multi-use cooker.
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You really need to follow the instructions, preheat pan on medium and use little oil and food shouldn't stick. Hope this is helpful.
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put food in tin foil works great and no messy pan to clean up. I line the cooker with tin foil and cook soup chili ar anything that sounds better than a sandwich
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You have to learn to cook with stainless... you need to heat up the pan first than add a little oil. If you do it right you almost never have any problems, put hot water in the pan once you are done cooking. You may have to clean up a pan every once in a while, just use Barkeepers Friend as said.
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Its aslow cooker u can cook somthing but no like u cook on stove its take a time.like if cook some beens with beef its took over night then u get good result. I use for As food warmer when i have party.
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I think you can have it cook later. I have not used that function yet, so to be honest, not quit sure how that works. Sorry
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Please on't throw it out.Clean it and season it.... add olive oil and put it on the stove on low heat and cook it for a few minutes love my pan and use it fr Paella at least once a monthE.B. Monroe Ct.
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This Cooker requires careful handling !!! For full instructions contact the manufacturer ! Pressure Cookers can and are Dangerous when not used properly !
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I cook it in chicken stock instead of water, and found near the end I needed to add more water. I just cook mine in a heavy 2 qt. pot with a tight fitting lid and it does fine. Never tried a "rice-cooker" just never saw the need for one. Love this rice, melt a little white cheese over the top of a serving and you have a great lunch!! Yummmmm
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i have this pan with a lid but my question is how do i use the pan with the lid? do i let the bread rise with the lid on then bake the bread with the lid on ?
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We are so accustomed to cooking with nonstick pans, that you will have to learn a new way to cook. Main thing--you need to let the pan (all pans) get hot enough before you put any oil in and don't turn the food before it caramelizes. I suggest going to YouTubiversity and some other sites you can find thru Web search to get some online vid lessons. Very helpful. :)
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I baked directly in the pan. I'm not sure how the cooking might be affected using a dish inside the pan.
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The cooker is sewn together, the cover does not come off separately. Did you mean cooker? I haven't seen it priced without the pans, etc...you could look for a used one, but I doubt the price changes much. I have found this to be well worth the cost.