TEFAL Home Chef Smart Pro IH Multicooker CY638D — Key Features
Induction Heating + Opti-Taste Technology
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Induction Heating (IH): Uses precise induction heat for fast, even temperature distribution throughout the pot — improving texture and cooking consistency.
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Opti-Taste Technology: Combines IH heat with spherical pot design + pressure variation that “massages” ingredients to bring out natural flavours in food (e.g., meats, soups, rice).
Large Family Capacity
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5 L cooking pot — ideal for cooking for 4–6 people, family meals, or batch cooking dishes like stews, rice, soups and more.
Versatile Cooking Programs
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19 preset programs — including rice, congee, soups, meats, sous-vide, steam and abalone cooking.
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3 special functions:
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Adjustable time — customise duration for your recipes.
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Adjustable pressure — choose how intense cooking is.
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Adjustable temperature — adapt heat for specific dishes or textures.
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Useful for a wide range of dishes beyond basic pressure cooking (e.g., slow cook, saute/sear, sauce thickening).
Convenience Features
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Fast cooking: Induction + pressure can cook up to ~80 % faster than conventional methods.
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Automatic keep-warm: Keeps food warm for up to ~24 hours after cooking finishes.
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Delay timer (24 h): Schedule meals ahead of time.
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Auto pressure release: Safely lets off steam at the end of cooking.
Safety & Build
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18 safety features for secure pressure cooking (e.g., auto pressure release, lid safety locks, anti-dry heat cut-off).
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Spherical inner pot(s): Often supplied with two pots — typically a non-stick pot for rice/soft foods and a stainless steel pot for soups and other dishes (varies by seller).
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Power: ~1300 W induction heating.
Accessories
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Typical inclusions: measuring cup, rice spatula, soup spoon, steam basket/trivet for versatile cooking.
Why People Like It
All-in-one versatility: Works as a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steam cooker, sous-vide and more thanks to 19+ programs.
Better cooking quality: Induction + Opti-Taste tech produces more even heat and enhanced flavor extraction than conventional pressure cookers.
Family-ready size: 5 L is generous for everyday meals and entertaining.
Advanced control: Adjustable time/pressure/temperature gives flexibility for different recipes.
Safety features: Multiple interlocks and safety systems reduce risk with pressure cooking.
