AMC SPEEDCOOKER II User manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION
AMC Cookware offers the finest quality
cookware with a lifetime guarantee,
that enables healthy cooking for your
family’s well-being – for life.
Product Code
A2204
Capacity
4 litres
Diameter
22 cm
Height
11 cm
4 LITRE
SPEEDCOOKER®II

THE AMC SPEEDCOOKER® II
The new AMC 4 Litre Speedcooker® II has been designed for preparing food quickly, while preserving
as much of the nutritional value as possible. Using our Speedcooker® II is safe, provided you follow the
instructions. Before using the Speedcooker® II for the rst time, it’s essential that you read the
instructions in this booklet carefully. This will explain the use and care of your unit.
ADVANTAGES OF SPEED COOKING
Saves time and labour
With the increasing price of food costs and decrease in leisure time, the Speedcooker® II can easily
be viewed as an essential item in the home. The most signicant advantage of pressure cooking is the
substantial reduction in cooking time. With the AMC Speedcooker® II your cooking time is cut by two-
thirds.
Economical
You are able to save by buying and cooking less expensive cuts of meat which are often tough, as
well as dried pulses in your Speedcooker® II. And you can save on electricity costs due to the reduced
cooking time.
FEATURES OF THE SPEEDCOOKER® II
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SAFETY FEATURES OF THE AMC SPEEDCOOKER® II
The AMC Speedcooker® II is perfectly safe to use in your home, and has 3 safety features:
. Pressure Setting Valve: Releases pressure rapidly through the steam outlet if there is excessive
pressure build-up.
. Red Pressure Valve on the short handle: Is visible when the lid is closed properly. While it is
building pressure, a small amount of steam may escape from this valve. This steam will stop releasing
once the unit is under pressure. If the pressure becomes too high, steam will begin releasing again.
. Sealing Ring and Safety Cut Out: If an excessive amount of pressure should build up in the unit
and excess steam is already being released at the Pressure Setting Valve and Red Pressure Valve, the
Sealing Ring will pop through this safety hole to release the excess pressure.
. Pressure Setting Valve (Grey Knob): Allows you to set
the desired level of pressure (high or low) for preparing
various foods.
. Red Pressure Valve: When this rises slightly, it indicates
pressure has started to build in the unit.
. Locking Pin: This locks the lid into place. To check that the
Red Pressure Valve is functioning, push this locking pin back
and press the underside of the Red Pressure Valve. It should
move with ease.
. Bakelite handles: Stay cool for easy handling while
cooking.
. Safety cut out: If excessive pressure builds, the Sealing
Ring will push through this hole to rapidly release pressure.
. Sealing Ring: Fits into the rim of the Speedcooker® II lid and
forms a pressure tight seal during the cooking process.
. Max indicator: A max indicator line is on the inside of the
unit for easy reference. The Speedcooker® II should never
be lled more than the level of the max indicator. When
cooking foods that foam (e.g. legumes), it should not be
lled more than a ¼ of its capacity.
. Pressure Release Button: This red button is used to open
the Speedcooker® II and will release pressure rapidly.
. Akkutherm molecular base: Conducts and maintains
heat to provide even heat distribution throughout the entire
base of the unit.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SPEEDCOOKER® II
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your Speedcooker® II for the rst time.
Also remember to wash your Speedcooker® II in warm soapy water with a non-scratch sponge before
your rst use. This will ensure all polishing residue has been removed from the unit.
SEALING AND OPENING THE SPEEDCOOKER® II
Sealing the lid:
First ensure that the Red Pressure Valve on the short handle
and the Pressure Release Button is not obstructed. Place the
lid on the Speedcooker® II by aligning the circle on the lid
with the circle on the long handle. Lightly press the lid onto
the Speedcooker® II . Turn the handle of the lid to the left
until it locks. The Red Pressure Valve on the short handle will
now be slightly exposed.
Opening the lid:
When opening the lid of the Speedcooker® II, always ensure
that all the pressure has been released. The Red Pressure
Valve will drop and there should be no steam escaping from
any of the safety valves when pressing the Pressure Release
Button. Push the Pressure Release Button down and turn the
lid towards the right until the circle on the lid and handle
are aligned. In this position the lid may be lifted o and the
Speedcooker® II can be opened.
Never open the lid if the Red Pressure Valve is elevated.
This valve must drop and no steam should be escaping
from any of the safety valves.
Final safety device on rimRed Pressure ValveGrey Pressure Setting Valve
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Filling the Speedcooker® II:
Never ll the Speedcooker® II more than ⁄of its capacity - a max line inside the unit indicates this.
The minimum amount of liquid necessary for the Speedcooker® II to build and maintain an adequate
pressure is 250 ml (1 cup).
Important: Do not ll the Speedcooker® II more than ¼ of its capacity when cooking dried fruit, pasta,
beans and other foods that tend to foam.This will avoid blockage of the safety valves.
Cooking with the correct temperature and pressure:
It is recommended to always start cooking at a medium temperature. Set the Pressure Setting Valve to
either High or Low, depending on the food being cooked. Use the Low setting to prepare vegetables, rice, or
poultry. Use the High setting to prepare red meat, legumes, beans or pulses. As the Speedcooker® II starts
heating up, a slight amount of steam might be released from the Red Pressure Valve. As soon as the unit starts
building pressure, this valve will seal and rise slightly more. Steam will now not escape from here. Once the
correct pressure has been reached, steam will be released from the Pressure Setting Valve. Reduce the heat
slightly to maintain this pressure and to stop the release of steam – ideally you do not want to be releasing
pressure while cooking. Your cooking time begins now, once the correct pressure has been reached.
Opening the Speedcooker®II after cooking:
Once the required cooking time is up, remove the Speedcooker® II from your stove and allow the Red
Pressure Valve to drop completely. If you are concerned about overcooking your food, you can release the
pressure quickly by pressing the Pressure Release Button gently and slowly allowing steam to escape through
the Pressure Setting Valve. Only when there is no more pressure inside the Speedcooker® II (when the
Red Pressure Valve has completely dropped and no more steam is escaping through the Pressure
Setting Valve), should one attempt to open the Speedcooker® II according to the instructions given
previously. The lid should be opened immediately after the pressure has been released. Do not allow the
Speedcooker® II to stand before opening the lid as pressure will build up again while the unit is still hot.
Cleaning the Speedcooker® II:
After each use, clean the Speedcooker® II with dishwashing liquid or Classic Cleaner. Never put the
Speedcooker® II lid in the dishwasher. When washing the lid, ensure that the Red Pressure Valve and Pressure
Setting Valve are clean – run hot water through the valves. Remove and wash the Sealing Ring and clean the
lid thoroughly. Dry the Speedcooker® II with a clean dish towel.
How to store the Speedcooker® II:
It is best to store the Speedcooker® II without sealing it. To prolong the life of the Sealing Ring, do not put the
lid on when not in use. This will prevent the Sealing Ring from becoming too compressed. If the Sealing Ring
becomes brittle or perishes, the Speedcooker® II will not seal properly and could be unsafe to use. The
Sealing Ring should be replaced once a year. A new Sealing Ring is available for purchase at an AMC Sales
Centre or on the AMC website. Do not store food in the Speedcooker® II.
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COOKING GUIDE
Cooking times and pressure guide for Speedcooker® II
Cooking times are eective once the pressure that you have set has been reached in the Speedcooker®
II. In general, your food will be cooked in a third of the time needed for conventional stovetop cooking.
Dried beans and pulses do not need to be soaked before cooking in the Speedcooker® II . Use the
following cooking times as a guideline:
LOW: . BAR
VEGETABLES WATER MINUTES
Artichoke 300 ml 6 - 10
Beetroot (small) 300 ml 10 - 12
Beetroot (large) 300 ml 15 - 20
Beans, runner (sliced) 300 ml 2 - 3
Beans, broad 300 ml 2 - 4
Broccoli, orets 300 ml 2 - 3
Brussels sprouts 300 ml 3 - 4
Cabbage (quartered) 300 ml 3 - 4
Carrots, medium (whole) 300 ml 5
Carrots (diced) 300 ml 3
Cauliower (whole) 300 ml 5 - 7
Mealies (whole) 300 ml 3 - 5
Marrow, medium (whole) 300 ml 3
Onions, medium (whole) 300 ml 3 - 4
Potatoes, large (whole) 300 ml 8 - 12
Potatoes, medium (whole) 300 ml 5 - 7
Potatoes, baby 300 ml 5 - 7
CEREAL & PASTA WATER MINUTES
Fettucine Fill to
cover plus 1
litre of water,
ensuring the
Speedcooker®
II is no more
than one
quarter full.
3 - 4
Fusilli 3 - 4
Macaroni 4 - 5
Ravioli 4 - 5
Rice 10
Spaghetti 3 - 4
Tagliatelli 3 - 4
Vermicelli 2 - 3
FRUIT WATER MINUTES
Apples 300 ml Bring up to pressure,
remove from heat
and allow the
pressure to drop for
10 minutes.
Apricots 300 ml
Guavas 300 ml
Peaches 300 ml
Pears 300 ml
Plums 300 ml
Quinces 300 ml
POULTRY & FISH WATER MINUTES
Whole chicken (750 g - 1 kg) 300 ml 15
Whole chicken (1,4 kg - 2 kg) 300 ml 20
Chicken pieces 300 ml 15
Chicken casserole 300 ml 15
HIGH: . BAR
MEATS WATER MINUTES
Beef strips 400 ml 10 - 15
Beef stew (on bone) 400 ml 18 - 25
Lamb / Mutton (500 g) 400 ml 15 - 20
Pork (500 g) 400 ml 8 - 10
LEGUMES WATER MINUTES
Haricot beans Fill to cover,
ensuring the
Speedcooker®
is no more
than one
quarter full.
25
Kidney beans 30
Chickpeas 30
Lentils 10 - 12
Split peas 12 - 15
Soya beans 25 - 30
NOTE: Pressure is measured in bars.
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PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
Steam continues to escape
from the Red Pressure Valve
or Red Pressure Valve does
not rise.
1. Your temperature is not high
enough.
2. There is not enough liquid
inside the Speedcooker® II.
3. The Red Pressure Valve is
clogged.
4. The lid is not tted correctly.
1. Turn up the heat setting of
your stove.
2. Add more liquid to the unit.
(250 ml minimum)
3. Rinse the Red Pressure Valve
and lid.
4. Remove and t the lid
correctly.
Steam is escaping from
underneath the lid.
1. Sealing Ring is dirty or worn. 1. Clean or replace the Sealing
Ring.
The Red Pressure Valve does
not drop when the pressure
inside the Speedcooker® II
is low.
1. The pressure inside the
Speedcooker® II is still too
high and should not be
opened.
2. The Red Pressure Valve or
locking pin may be clogged.
1. Let the pressure inside the unit
drop even further.
2. Clean the Red Pressure Valve
and locking pin underneath
the short handle.
Steam still escapes after the
Red Pressure Valve has risen.
1. Red Pressure Valve is clogged.
2. Sealing Ring is worn.
1. Rinse the Red Pressure Valve.
Shift locking pin with your
ngertips to do so.
2. Replace Sealing Ring.
The Sealing Ring has popped
through the safety hole.
1. This safety feature is working
but the other safety features
are faulty.
2. The Sealing Ring is worn and
not functioning.
1. Remove the Speedcooker® II
from the heat source, cool and
check that all other safety
features are clean and in
working order. If any of the
features appear to be faulty,
please return it to an AMC
Sales Centre for repair.
2. Replace the Sealing Ring.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
. Make sure that the lid ts properly, with the lid handle directly above the bottom handle. If not tted
properly, the Speedcooker® II will not build pressure.
. Never try to open the Speedcooker® II by force, especially if it is still hot. Wait until it has cooled suciently
and the Red Pressure Valve has dropped completely before attempting to open it.
. Never pour water over the hot sealed Speedcooker® II – this is dangerous.
. If steam escapes or water drips from underneath the lid, the Sealing Ring may be poorly positioned, dirty or
damaged. In each case you must clean and reposition the Sealing Ring once the unit has cooled down, or it
may need to be replaced.
. Do not store the Speedcooker® II with the lid on. Limited ventilation will cause musty smells and the
Sealing Ring may become over compressed and unable to perform its function.
. For best results, it is recommended to change the Sealing Ring once a year. You can purchase a new Sealing
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Ring at an AMC Sales Centre or on our website.
. Never ll the Speedcooker® II more than the Max line indicated on the inside of the unit.
. Do not ll the Speedcooker® II more than a ¼ of its capacity when preparing food that tends to foam i.e
dried fruit, pasta, beans or pulses.
. The minimum amount of liquid necessary for the Speedcooker® II to build and maintain adequate
pressure is 250ml (1 cup).
. Always test that the Red Pressure Valve is functioning correctly before use. To do so push the locking pin
back to release the Red Pressure Valve and press the valve two or three times with your ngertip, it should
drop with ease.
. If too much steam escapes from the Pressure Setting Valve during the cooking process or escapes in violent
bursts, reduce the heat. If too much steam still escapes, check that there is not too much liquid in the
Speedcooker® II or check the condition of the Sealing Ring.
. If the Red Pressure Valve does not reach pressure, turn the heat up. If it still does not reach pressure, remove
the unit from the heat source and allow to cool before removing the lid. Check that the Red Pressure Valve
and locking pin is clean, and check the condition of the Sealing Ring. If there is no obstruction, you may
have too little liquid in the Speedcooker® II . At least 250 ml is necessary to build and maintain pressure.
. It is important to remember that dierent heat sources and stoves will give you dierent reactions. After the
rst few uses, you will get to know how long your Speedcooker® II takes to reach pressure according to
your heat source i.e solid plate, spiral, glass top, gas or induction stove.
. When cooking on gas, never let the ame pass the diameter of the base of the Speedcooker® II . If using an
electric stove, the plate should be smaller than the base of the Speedcooker® II .
. Too high temperatures will cause the pressure inside the unit to become too much. This will result in
excessive steam escaping from the unit, water leaking, and you could burn your food.
. Food particles and frothy food can cause build up in the Red Pressure Valve and Pressure Setting Valve.
The residue may become hard and sticky after a while and may interfere with the operation of the
Speedcooker® II . It is important to rinse the Red Pressure Valve and Pressure Setting Valve on a regular
basis. To do this, run hot water through the opening of each valve. When cleaning the Red Pressure Valve,
push the locking pin back to expose the Red Pressure Valve.
By following these steps you will be guaranteed proper functioning of your Speedcooker® II.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The AMC 4 litre Speedcooker ® II is covered by the AMC Cookware
lifetime guarantee. The Red Safety Valve, Pressure Setting Valve and
Pressure Release Button have a two year guarantee. The Sealing Ring
has a one year guarantee. It is a condition of our guarantee that you
read and follow the safety instructions in this booklet. This will ensure
satisfying cooking results and also make your guarantee eective.
Improper use of the cookware can result in injury.
AMC COOKWARE SUPPORT CENTRE:
Postal: P.O. Box 24200, Lansdowne 7779 Telephone: [phone] AMC (262) Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected].za Website: www.amcsa.co.za
Printed: /
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