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TEFAL Home Chef Smart Pro IH Multicooker CY638D — Key Features

Induction Heating + Opti-Taste Technology

• Induction Heating (IH): Uses precise induction heat for fast, even temperature distribution throughout the pot — improving texture and cooking consistency.

• 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

• 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

• 19 preset programs — including rice, congee, soups, meats, sous-vide, steam and abalone cooking. 

• 3 special functions:

  • Adjustable time — customise duration for your recipes.

  • Adjustable pressure — choose how intense cooking is.

  • Adjustable temperature — adapt heat for specific dishes or textures. 

• Useful for a wide range of dishes beyond basic pressure cooking (e.g., slow cook, saute/sear, sauce thickening). 

Convenience Features

• Fast cooking: Induction + pressure can cook up to ~80 % faster than conventional methods. 

• Automatic keep-warm: Keeps food warm for up to ~24 hours after cooking finishes.

• Delay timer (24 h): Schedule meals ahead of time. 

• Auto pressure release: Safely lets off steam at the end of cooking. 

Safety & Build

• 18 safety features for secure pressure cooking (e.g., auto pressure release, lid safety locks, anti-dry heat cut-off). 

• 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). 

• Power: ~1300 W induction heating. 

Accessories

• 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.