IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
. Make sure that the lid ts properly, with the lid handle directly above the bottom handle. If not properly
closed, the Speedcooker® will not build up steam and pressure.
. Never try to open the Speedcooker® by force, especially when it is still hot. Wait until it cools suciently, and
the cooking indicator has dropped completely before attempting to open it.
. Never pour water over the hot sealed Speedcooker® – this is dangerous.
. If steam escapes the rubber sealing ring is poorly positioned, dirty or damaged. In each case you must clean
and reposition the rubber sealing ring once cooled down, or it may need to be replaced.
. Do not store the Speedcooker® with the lid on. Limited ventilation will cause musty smells and the rubber
sealing ring may become over compressed and unable to perform its function.
. For best results, it is recommended to change the rubber sealing ring once a year.You can purchase
new rubber sealing rings at any AMC Cookware branch nationwide, or from our website.
. Never ll your Speedcooker® more than two-thirds of its capacity.
. Do not ll the Speedcooker® more than half of its capacity when preparing foods that tend to foam a lot i.e.
dried fruit, pasta, beans, pulses etc.
. The minimum amount of liquid necessary for the Speedcooker® to maintain an adequate pressure is
250 ml (1 cup).
. Always test that the cooking indicator is functioning properly before use.To do so, press the red valve shaft
(red pin on the inside of the lid) two or three times with your ngertip. It should spring back with ease.
. If too much steam escapes from the valve during cooking or escapes in a violent burst, reduce the heat. If
too much steam still continues to escape, check to see if there is too much liquid in the Speedcooker® or the
condition of the rubber sealing ring.
. If the cooking indicator does not rise accordingly, turn the heat up. If the indicator still does not rise,
remove the unit from the heat source and allow to cool before removing the lid. Check that the cooking
indicator valve on the inside of the lid is clean, and check the condition of the rubber sealing ring. If no food
is stuck in the valve, you may have too little liquid in the Speedcooker® (250 ml is necessary to provide the
adequate pressure).
. It is important to remember that dierent heat sources and stoves will give you dierent reactions. After the
rst few uses, you will get to know how the Speedcooker® reacts to your heat source i.e. solid plate stove,
spiral plate, glass top, gas etc.
. Never let the gas ames pass the diameter of the base of the Speedcooker®. If using an electric stove, the
plate should be smaller than the base diameter of the Speedcooker®.
. Too high a temperature will cause the pressure inside the unit to become too much. This will result in steam
escaping from the unit, spillage, and you could burn your food.
. Food particles and frothy foods can cause a build-up in the Cooking Indicator Valve. The residue may
become hard and sticky after a while and may interfere with the operation of the Speedcooker® and
Electrospeed®. It is important to clean the cooking indicator valve on a regular basis, or at least once a
month depending on the type of cooking and frequency of use. To do this, unscrew the brass cap on the
inside of the lid and remove the red pin. Allow hot water to run over the opening by keeping the lid in
an upside down position, to remove the clogged particles. Use a drop of dishwashing liquid and a small
brush to ensure any sticky residue inside the valve and the red pin is properly cleaned, and to ensure that
movement is not impeded. Place the red pin back in the opening after cleaning, and ensure that the O-ring
(small red rubber ring) is in its original position before the brass cap is screwed on again.
By following these steps you will be guaranteed proper functioning of your Speedcooker® and
Electrospeed®.
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