Dual heating element on the bottom of the multicooker has a large useful area. Cooking bowl heats evenly in the microwave oven, without hot or cold spots. That way, no overheating zones are formed and the risk of burning is minimal.
The Philips HD3197 Vita Plus Multicooker
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| POWER: 860 Watt. |
| HEATING: VitaPlus technology, double heating element at base of multicooker with large heating surface, temperature range from 30° C to 160° C. |
| CONSTRUCTION: removable top lid, O-ring, handle of multicooker, bowl with nonheating handles, cord length 1.2 m. |
| PUMP: 5 layers, 6 mm thick, ProKeram ceramic coating, capacity 5 l. |
| CONTROL: large touch screen display, delayed start up to 24 hours, separate warm-up button. |
| ACCESSORIES: measuring jug, plastic Steam Basket, book with 80 recipes |
| PROGRAMS: 23 automatic programs – Rice/Cereal, Porridge, Soup, Yogurt/Kefir, Eggs/Pasta, Omelette, Beverages, Pizza, Cold Stir, Oven, Warm, Stew/Roup, Roast, Steam, Toast, Bake, Multicooker. |
| SAFETY: the safety lock. |
| WARRANTY: 1 Year. |
| COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: CNB. |
DESCRIPTION
Dual heating element on the bottom of the pot has a larger effective area. That’s why the maker jug heats homogeneously – without hot or cold spots. So there are no hot spots and the risk of burns is minimal.
Automatic programs corresponding to various types of heat treatment, with specific time and temperature settings, optimal for cooking a variety of dishes: soups, porridge, dairy products, cold cuts, pizza, stews, baked and fried dishes, desserts and other delicacies.
Thick-walled multi-layer bowl retains and distributes heat better, which makes food taste richer. In addition, the ProKeram coating is highly resistant to damage and scratches, and the bowl itself can be washed in the dishwasher.
Touch control makes it easy to select the right program the range is quite wide: from soft boiled meat to scrambled eggs to pizzas. Programs are divided into 2 groups: specific foods and heating methods. The book with recipes, which is included in the kit, will help the hostess to understand how to use the programs at first.
Multiple layers, big choice of programs, easy operation and maintenance.
No special spoons or spatulas to use
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