Aardee AREPC-600 User manual

Aardee AREPC-600 Electric
Kettle
User’s Guide

Thank you for your purchase.
As a new aardee user, please take time to read the
manual to make the best use of your aardee appliance.
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Team aardee

Table of contents
Before using the appliance 1
Safety measures 1
Before plugging in 1
Diagram 2
Lid assembly 2
How to use the pressure cooker 3
How to use the menu buttons 4
How to use the pressure cooking time 5
How to use the pre-set time 5
How to use the keep warm function 5
Troubleshooting 6
Cleaning and maintenance 6
Recipe 7
Service centre 8
Warranty 8

Before using
Read the instructions properly before using the product. The blades are sharp so handle with
great care.
1. Remove all packaging including protective foam/cellophane and labels
2. Dispose the packaging properly and keep it out of reach of children
3. Ensure that all parts are complete as shown/mentioned in this manual
4. Clean the cooker parts by wiping it
Safety Measures
1. Use the appliance only for its intended domestic purposes
2. This food processor is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the food processor.
4. Do not operate while unattended
5. Do not touch the hot surfaces, always use handles or knobs
6. Close supervision is necessary if appliance is being operated near children
7. Extreme caution must be taken when moving the appliance with hot liquid
8. Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid
9. Do not cook food that may clog the steam vent of the appliance such as oatmeal,
spaghetti and noodles
10.For normal operation, once pressure is reached, turn the heat down so that steam will not
evaporate
11.Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has been cooled and allinternal pressure
has been released.
12.Do not use this appliance to fry anything
13.Never place this appliance near flammable materials and humid environment
14.Only use wooden or plastic utensils to avoid scratching the inner pot
15.Do not tamper with the steel ring in the lid with any tools
16.Clean the filter regularly to keep cooker clean and ensure proper operation
17.Never put additional weight on the Pressure Limiting Valve
18.Ensure the surface between the inner pot and electronic heater is always clean
19.Never use the pressure cooker for more than six hours
20.If there is any malfunction on the cooker during the cooking process, turn off and unplug
the power cord immediately to avoid further damage.
21.Do not disassemble the product or replace the parts with parts not intended for this unit
Before plugging in
Check that no parts are damaged. If one is, call or return the unit to the manufacturer or
reseller
Make sure your electricity supply is the same with the required voltage of the appliance
Do not use the product if power cord is damaged. It must be replaced by the
manufacturer or the authorized reseller/distributor
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Diagram
Part s of the pressure cooker
1. Handle
2. Lid
3. Pressure limiting valve
4. Float valve (external view)
5. Float valve (internal view)
6. Lid locker-slider
7. Sliding latch for lid
8. Inner pot
9. Outer pot
10. Upper body
11. Control panel
12. Power cable
13. Steam condensation cup
14. Body cover/structure
15. Spoon/ladle holder
16. Lower body base
17. Bottom handle
18. Electronic heater
19. Seal ring for float valve
20. Filter
21. Rubber seal ring
22. Sensor
Lid Assembly
1. To install the lid, hold the lid with both hands at closed position and pull it upwards in a
slanted position which leads to a height of 10cms between the lid and the upper edge of
the cooker (11). Align the lid’s sliding valve to the pressure cooker’s lock-slider and turn it
counter-clockwise until you reach the opened lid position (12).
The lid will be installed when the lid is seated and in the horizontal position (13).
2. To open the lid, hold the handle (1) and turn it counter-clockwise until you reach the
opened-lid position (2). Lift up and the lid will swing open vertically (3).
3. To close the lid, hold the handle (1) and close it downwards at the opened-lid position (5).
Turn counter-clockwise until you reach the closed lid position (6).
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4. To dismantle the lid, hold it with both hands and adjust the height between the lid and
upper edge of the cooker approximately 10cms (8). Turn clockwise until you reach the
closed lid position (9). In order to remove the lid, you need to move in upward direction
(10).
How to use the pressure cooker
1. To open the lid, hold the handle and turn it counter-clockwise until you reached the
opened lid position. Pull it upwards to vertical position.
2. Remove the inner pot and place desired foods and liquids into the pot. The amount of
water and food should not exceed 4/5 of the height of the inner pot (16). For food that
will expand in water must not exceed 3/5 of the pot. The minimum level for cooking would
be 1/5 of the inner pot.
To cook rice, the maximum capacity for the unit is 12 cups of uncooked rice.
Note: One cup of rice requires one cup of water but this still may vary according to the type of
rice you want to cook.
3. Be certain the inner receptacle is clean before inserting the inner pot. Place the inner pot
into the cooker and adjust the pot left and right to ensure optimal contact between the
inner pot and electronic pot.
4. Ensure the rubber seal ring (21) is properly fitted
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Note: If rubber seal ring is damaged, do not use the pressure cooker. Contact customer
service
5. Close the lid
6. Hold the handle and turn it counter-clockwise. Clamping sound will be heard (20 & 21)
7. Adjust pressure limiting valve to the air tight position and ensure that the float valve sinks
(22-a & 22-b)
How to use the menu buttons
There are five menu buttons programmed on the appliance. Each button is programmed to
detect the weight of food being cooked and how much liquid is inside the pot.
1. Prepare desired dish and place into cooking pot.
2. Secure the lid onto the unit, turn it counter-clockwise to lock it properly in place.
3. Make sure the pressure limiting valve is set to the airtight position.
4. Plug the power cord into a 110-120V power outlet.
5. The LCD screen will display 0 00.
6. Choose the desired menu button. Once you press the selected button, the indicator light
will illuminate. The pressure cooker will begin to operate. No need to press the START
button.
7. If proper pressure is achieved, the LCD screen will display P 00
8. When the unit has pressurized, it will begin to pressure-cook the food. You may hear quiet
hissing or sizzling sounds coming from the inside of the unit during this time.
9. When cooking has completed, pressure cooker will beep three times and automatically
go to keep warm.
10. The keep warm light will begin to flash/flicker. This means the pressure cooker is naturally
releasing the pressure and it will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
11.If you wish to Quick Release the pressure, move the pressure limiting valve to ‘exhaust’
position to release the pressure until float valve sinks.
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Caution: Keep hands and face away from Pressure Limiting Valve while in the exhaust
position. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
12.Always ensure that pressure is released completely before unlocking the lid and opening
it.
13.Remove food to serve immediately or press the keep warm button to keep food warm as
long as it will not exceed four hours.
How to use the set the pressure cooking time
1. Place the desired food and place it into the cooking pot.
2. Secure the lid onto the unit, turn it counter-clockwise to lock it properly.
3. Make the pressure limiting valve is set to the airtight position.
4. Plug the power cord into a 110-120V power outlet.
5. The LCD screen will display 0 00.
6. Press ‘set pressure cooking time’ to the desired time frame.
(Example: if you set it at 30 minutes, it will show as 0 30)
7. Once the time has been selected, press Start button to begin to operate.
(Note: The LCD screen will not display a P until proper pressure is achieved. This will take
approximately 5-10 minutes.)
How to use Pre-set timer
You can pre-set your pressure cooker up to 9 hours.
1. Prepare the desired food and place into cooking pot.
2. Secure the lid onto the unit, turn it clockwise to lock it in place properly.
3. Ensure the Pressure Limiting Valve is set to the ‘Airtight’ position.
4. Plug the power cord into a 110-120V power outlet.
5. The LCD screen will display 0 00
6. Press the TIMER button to increase the timer by 1 hour increments.
7. Set the desired pre-set time and pre-set function.
Menu Buttons
Press one of the five pre-programmed Menu Buttons. The TIMER led light will begin to flash.
Your pre-set timer has been programmed.
After pressure cooker counts down to automatically turn on, it will follow the cooking
sequence for desired cook time.
When cooking is complete, it will beep three times and automatically go to keep warm.
Cooking time
Press one of the five pre-programmed Set Pressure Cooking Time.
Press START. The TIMER led light will begin to flash. Your pre-set timer has been
programmed.
After pressure cooker counts down to automatically turn on, it will follow the cooking
sequence for desired cook time.
When cooking is complete, it will beep three times and automatically go to keep warm.
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How to use Keep Warm function
Food can be prepared at an earlier time and kept warm inside using the Keep Warm function
for a maximum time of 4 hours. Additional time may cause change in flavour, appearance and
cause to spoil food.
1. Prepare desired food and place into inner pot.
2. Secure the lid onto the unit and turn it clockwise to lock it in place properly.
3. It is recommended to set the Pressure Limiting Valve since you are not pressurizing but just
keeping the food warm.
4. Press the Keep Warm button. The indicator light will illuminate solid and should not be
blinking.
5. The cooker will start maintaining a lower temperature to keep warm.
6. To cancel, simply press the cancel button until indicator light is no longer illuminated.
7. Remove food and serve.
8. Unplug power cord and allow to cool completely before dismantling and cleaning.
Troubleshooting
Below are some common queries on the appliance. Please read and understand the basic
steps as it may save you time. If your concern is not found on the list or your issue persists, then
kindly call our service centre.
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
Steam is released
around the rim of
the lid during the
pressurizing
sequence.
The rubber sealing
ring is not properly
sealed.
Open the lid and
remove it. Clean
the rubber sealing
ring and place it
back properly.
Menu button
won’t operate
upon pressing.
The valve on top is
not set to airtight.
Ensure that the
valve on top is set
to airtight and lid is
locked securely.
The
airtight/exhaust
valve knob on top
of the lid is loose.
If the cooker is not in
use then it is normal
that it will be loose.
No need to fix.
Cleaning and Maintenance
1. Ensure the pressure cooker is unplugged, depressurized and completely cooled down
before dismantling.
2. Use a non-abrasive sponge or damp wash cloth to clean the exterior of the outer body
and the exterior surface of the pressure cooker.
3. NEVER immerse the pressure cooker in any liquid.
4. Remove the steam condensation cup, and rinse it thoroughly and let dry. Clean the
upper body with a damp sponge or wash cloth.
5. Clean the lid with warm soapy water including the seal belt, pressure limiting valve, filter,
and vent and float valve and let it dry.
6. Wash the inner pot with a non-abrasive sponge and allow to air dry or use a towel.
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7. Clean the Pressure Limiting Valve and the holes with a small brush to ensure smooth flow
of steam during the release cycle.
Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Flan with Maple
Ingredients
5 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 apples, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch slices
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
¼1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoon sugar
2 ½ cups milk
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Add the apple slices
and slowly simmer until the apples are tender.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 greased oven-safe custard cups. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs
and egg yolks. Stir in vanilla, sugar and milk.
3. Pour this mixture slowly into custard cups. Cover tightly with foil.
4. Fill the pressure cooker with 2 ½ ups of water. Place as many custard cups as will fit in the
pressure cooker.
5. Lock the lid in place again and program to cook for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the lid, take out the basket, loosen the foil and cool the custard.
7. Refrigerate.
Service Center
For repairs, call our hotline or contact the authorized reseller where you have bought the
item.
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Warranty
AARDEE appliances come with two-year local warranty. AARDEE will repair or replace the
unit for free provided:
a. it is under the warranty period
b. appliance has not been misused, neglected or damaged
c. it has not been modified
d. it is not second-hand
e. no unauthorized materials/parts are used on the appliance
f. original invoice or warranty card with stamp is presented
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PO Box 262979, Dubai, UAE
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