what method does the cooker use ? convection ? conduction? or what?
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I'm not sure. It uses hot circulated air. I got this one for my dad. We also own a different brand ourselves. We both love them. I have 3 boys that are always popping something in it. The only thing that the directions don't tell you is to make sure to pull the pan out & shake it while you are cooking. This helps everything cook evenly. Sorry I didn't really answer your question.
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I'm not sure how to answer that except that it uses heat (there is a heat element located at the top) and a fan (air) - which circulates the heat.
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The outside of the cooker is aluminum, but you actually cook in the stoneware insert. Unlike metal, stoneware evens out the heat so that there are no hot spots. I believe you are only supposed to cook using the insert. When I need to brown meat or vegetables I do so in a frying pan, then use some of the liquid from the recipe to loosen up the brown bits left in the bottom of the pan. I then pour it into the insert along with the rest of the liquid(s) called for.
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There is NO heat under, on or around cooker. Only the pan and contents get hot.
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If you putting the water amount according to the manual than you doing everything OK. In this case something is wrong with the cooker. I am so far very happy with this unit. Thanks. Lou.
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You can easily adapt most recipes. The one we like and use is GREAT FOOD FAST,by Bob Warden. I believe I got it at amazon. Love the cooker.
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I do not have posession of this cooker; I purchased it as a gift for my sister. Check out the Presto website. This type of inforrmation should be there. All I know is she loves it.
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There are a number of recipes on the internet. Just search for the name of the item. Also I think there may be some recipes posted on QVC. I love this microwave cooker. Do my poached eggs in it all the time and steaks too.
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The feature I use mostly is cooking rice, I have such good crockpots, I only use them for slow cooking. I'm sorry to not be more helpful.
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I'm sorry I cannot help you with this question. I gave this cooker as a gift and have never used it myself.
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I don't have that cooker, because of its inferior design and quality of construction, compared to other similar units. I returned it to the store where I bought in less than one day without even firing it up. There are other units out there at comparable cost that are much better designed and constructed. Regardless of what you use, I would recommend that you should plan on cooking several relatively small portions rather one huge batch all at once.
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Look on Amazon for convection cookbooks. You may also try other brands websites for downloads of cookbooks.
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Dear Customer，Thank you so much for your interesting with our product.Yes, you are right. it works like slow cooker. but it does not use electricity .You put inner pan on the stove first and make it boiling ,then transfer it inside the pot. It can keep warm about 6 hours.Hope it is helpful for you.Thanks, have a good day!
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If you mean induction, not conduction, here is the link to your answer:http://www.calphalon.com/Pages/Content/Articles/Induction-Cooking-Explained.aspx
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Hi Teri, sorry to say I've never used that feature. Dare I say, I've had the cooker so long I'd forgotten about that feature! Sorry I wasn't more help.
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It cooks a little bit uneven, so I turn the head or top of the cooker 90 degrees either way. If you're short of time then use the top rack but be sure to watch it so your food does not burn. Hope this help.
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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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That is dependent upon what your doing with it and whether you have additional protection from the wind. This cooker will absolutely get the cooking job done. It sounds like a jet engine and it performs like one. If you find fuel not lasting an appropriate amount of time consider establishing additional protection from environment conditions.