User manual and frequently asked questions EFFECTUAL MC 10C RK745

Spherical bowl series: Spherical bowl for a perfect taste for delicious recipes

Innovative spherical pot technology allows excellent heating circulation for optimum cooking performance. Featuring the function of fuzzy logic artificial intelligence and high-quality multi-layer inner bowl (2 mm thickness with 6 layers), it achieves optimum cooking performance by providing automatically adjustment on cooking time and temperature. Automatic keep warm up to 24 hours and delayed start function for planning the cooking process. 37 Cooking programs provide great versatility to cook all your favorites dishes.

Reference : RK745132

Instructions & Manual
Frequent questions
If your product loses the WiFi connection during a recipe, you will be able to finish your recipe without any inconvenience.
• From the home page of your appliance, go to "Settings" and select "Connectivity and Account".
• Download the app on your smartphone from the Google Play store or the App Store.
• From the app, create an account or log in to an existing account then add the product you own.
• Follow the different steps displayed successively on the product and on the app.
• An association code is generated. Enter it in your app.
Your Cookeo connects to WiFi using your phone:
• From the home page of your appliance, go to "Settings", select "Connectivity and Account" then "Activate connection".
• Follow the steps that will suggest you to download the app on your smartphone from the Google Play store or the App store.
• From the app, create an account or log in then add the product you own.
• Follow the different steps displayed successively on the product and on the app.
As a guide to cook 1 cup of rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion) use 1 measuring cup of white rice and then add one and a half measuring cup of water. With some types of rice it is normal for a little rice to stick on the base when cooking 1 cup of rice.
There is not enough or too much water compared to the quantity of rice being cooked, please refer to the cooking guide. Make sure that the rice is well distributed around the whole surface of the bowl in order to allow even cooking.
Refer to recipe advice supplied in instructions. There will be different cooking times and water quantities for different types of rice.
There is no need to precook vegetables or shellfish before putting them in the rice as the steaming action will cook them thoroughly.
Yes you can, but remember not to overload the steaming basket as it is fairly shallow (ie not as deep as a steaming basket) and there needs to be some space for steam to circulate around the food. Also remember that you might not want raw meat/fish juices going into the rice as it is cooked although this will add some flavour - you may want to cook meat or fish on greaseproof paper in the steamer. Vegetables will be fine.
Yes. You can add salt and seasoning in the water to give a better taste.


• Start/Stop button: touch the white spot at the bottom of the screen to turn on your device.
• Touch screen: scroll the screen with your finger and select your feature.
• Back key: once you have selected a feature, a back button will appear at the bottom left to return to the previous screen. It does not appear when you are on the home screen.
On the home page, drag the menu to the right and select "Stand by".
Thanks to the function "In my fridge" you can indicate the ingredients that you have at your disposal and we will suggest suitable recipes.


• You can access this feature from the home screen.
• Add one or two ingredients by typing their name in the search bar and selecting it from the suggestions.
• You can then enter the weight of the added ingredients so that we can offer you recipes for those quantities.
To open the lid, press the lid lightly and turn counterclockwise.
Access the home menu using the "Contextual Menu" touch button on the right side of the screen. This button also allows you to return to the home page.

Access the home menu using the "Contextual Menu" touch button on the right side of the screen. This button also allows you to return to put your appliance on standby.

When your appliance is in standby, simply press the dot on the rotary knob to take it out of standby.
Thanks to the library, find the recipes integrated in your appliance. Thanks to the connection with your application, you'll have access to more recipes from the brand and the community!

• You can access the recipe library from the "Inspiration" menu.
• Keep in mind that if you are not connected to the WiFi, you will only have access to the list of recipes integrated into your appliance.
• When you are in the library, you can scroll through the recipes.
• You can find the recipe booklets that you created with the app.
• You can access the recipe library from "My Universe".
• Please note that if you are not connected to your user account, no recipe will appear.
• You have to go through the app to add or remove recipes from your booklets.
The list of cookings by ingredients offers you cooking times and cooking modes adapted to the quantity you have at your disposal.
There are 5 categories of food: Starches, Vegetables, Fishes, Meats and Eggs.
You can access the ingredients cooking list from the home menu under "Cooking ingredients".
• Use only food-grade vacuum bags specific for cooking (not for storage).
• Do not reuse airtight cooking bags.
• Do not use vacuum boxes.
Express cooking allows you to cook very quickly your recipes for soups, purees, compotes, meat chunks recipes, pasta or rice dishes...

What you need to know:
• The filling level of the bowl should never exceed the MAX level.
• For food that can expand during cooking (rice, seeds, lentils, peas, etc.), do not fill the bowl beyond half its maximum capacity.
• The bowl should always be filled with a minimum of 250 ml of liquid.
• When the timer reaches 0 and the following screen appears, you will notice a release of steam at the back of the lid.

CAUTION: Do not put your hands near the steam outlet!
It is possible that a slight flow of steam may escape from the back of the product during cooking.
Strong browning allows you to brown ingredients strongly and gives a golden and crispy appearance to all types of ingredients such as potatoes, meat...

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Medium browning allows you to brown ingredients and give a golden, crispy appearance to ingredients such as meats, vegetables...

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Soft browning allows ingredients to be gently browned and gives a golden brown appearance to more sensitive ingredients such as fish fillets.

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Soft simmering allows dishes such as meat stews to simmer slowly and gently "over a low heat".

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Medium simmering allows dishes such as meat stews to simmer slowly "over a medium heat".

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Strong simmering allows dishes such as meat stews to simmer "over high heat".

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
The "Yogurt" mode is accessible in the "Miscellaneous" manual modes.
The "Sous vide" mode is accessible in the "Miscellaneous" manual modes.
• Low temperature cooking is ideal for long cooking times, up to 12 hours, with the lid closed for a tender and very melting result.
• Classic simmering is used with the lid open to thicken or reduce a sauce at the end of cooking.
• The "Sous vide immersion" mode cooks the vacuum-sealed ingredients and immersed in 3L of water.
• The "Sous vide Eco" mode cooks the ingredients with only 5 cl of water using the steam basket.
• The "Gentle steam" mode is ideal for healthily cooking delicate ingredients such as fish and seafood.
• The "Boost steam" mode is more suitable for meat or vegetables.
Gentle low temperature cooking allows you to simmer dishes such as meat stews "on a low heat", with slow and gentle cooking at 75°C.

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be closed.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Strong Low temperature cooking allows dishes such as meat stews to be simmered "over medium heat", with slow cooking at 85°C.

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be closed.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Classic simmering allows you to heat from below like in a Dutch oven, to concentrate the flavors.

Ingredients should never be filled above the MAX level. The lid must always be open.

You control the cooking time. Leave the ingredients to cook until you are satisfied with the result. Then click 'STOP' to stop cooking.
Yes, they are dishwasher safe. But be careful not to damage the inside coating on the dishwasher racks when you put the elements into the machine. After having washed them several times in the dishwasher, it is recommended to wipe the whole of the inner surface of the bowl with a little oil.
Ensure you do not exceed the 10 cup mark shown in "cups" on the inside of the bowl, exceeding this level may cause overflows during use.
The lid is not closed properly, the micropressure valve is not fitted correctly or the gasket may be damaged. Stop cooking, unplug the Rice Cooker and check everything is correctly fitted.
Empty the condensation collector after each use and check it is correctly positioned.
The bowl is not correctly positioned on the element.
There is not enough water/rice in the bowl. Wash the rice thoroughly and leave it to soak for approximately 20 minutes.
Do not use your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it replaced by an approved repair centre.
1. Check that the lid opening handle is in the open position.
2. Unscrew the nut on the metal lid.

Wait until the device is cold to unscrew the central nut and remove the lid.
Please check the WiFi icon on your product.

WiFi icon crossed out
Your product is not connected to the WiFi (via the modem or via a mobile phone).
Therefore, you can only access the 250 recipes contained in your product.
We advise you to check that WiFi is activated on your modem/phone and to get closer to your modem/phone.
We remind you that your product cannot connect to a 5GHz WiFi network, a WiFi network with a password containing special characters, as well as open WiFi networks (which do not require a password).

WiFi icon exclamation mark
Your product is connected to the WiFi (via modem, mobile phone,...), but not connected to the database.
Therefore, you can only access the 250 recipes contained in your product.

WiFi icon
Your product is connected to the WiFi (via modem, mobile phone,...) and to the database. As a result, you can access more than 1,500 recipes.
• From the home menu, select "Settings".
• In "My appliance", you can choose three brightness levels.
1. Check that the appliance is not in standby mode by pressing the rotary knob.
2. Make sure that the power cable is connected to the power supply.
3. If the product is powered, unplug the power cord for 10 - 15 seconds and then plug it back in.
If the problem persists, contact our customer service or take your appliance to an approved service centre.
To view the images, it is necessary to authorize the downloading of photos via a Wi-Fi connection. This validation takes place at the initial startup of the device.
This setting can be changed in the "Settings" section of the Cookeo.
All non-Touch 6L capacity models have compatible pots.
The Touch model has its own pot which is not compatible with the other models.
No, the 3L pot is specific to 3L capacity models.
The 3L pot cannot replace the 6L pot, nor can it be fitted into it.
The jars, their lids and the holders* can be washed in the dishwasher.

* 8 jars set (ref. XA6140E0)
6 jars set (ref. XA606000):
You can place 4 jars underneath and 2 jars on top.
Be careful to place the two upper jars towards the front to prevent them from tipping over or hindering the lid from closing.

8 jars set (ref. XA6140E0):
You can place the 8 jars with the 2 supports of 4 jars one on top of the other in the bowl.
No, they can only be used with the modes: pressure cooking, reheating.
Yes, they are compatible with its 4 cooking modes without their lids.
The jars can be used in a temperature range between -20°C and 150°C.
The colour of the bowl surface may change after using for the first time or after a long period of use. Its change in colour is due to the action of steam and water and does not have any effect on the use of the Rice Cooker nor is it dangerous for your health. It is safe to continue using.
Take your device to a recycling center or waste disposal facility.
Please go to the “Accessories” section of the website to easily find whatever you need for your product.
Find more detailed information in the Guarantee section of this website.
If you believe a part is missing, please contact our customer service center and we will help you find an appropriate solution.