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The control panel features six automatic programs:

• Sauce: Machine continually stirs as it cooks at a constant temperature.
• Soup: Make a creamy or a chunky soup with minimal effort.
• Simmer: Brown meat, slow-cook, or simmer and stir with the different setting options.
• Steam: Cook fish, veggies, or even really hard ingredients like potatoes and carrots.
• Pastry: Knead bread dough, make cake batters, and use like you would a stand mixer.
• Dessert: Make custards, pot de crème, or lemon curds with this function.

You can also manually control time, temperature (from 90°F to 270°F), and speed (12 levels).