anko KY-318 User manual

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Pressure Cooker
KY-318
User Manual
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following：
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
3. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments.
4. Only use this appliance indoors.
5. The manufacturer assumes no liability for possible damages that may have been caused by incorrect
usage or mishandling of the appliance.
6. The input voltage of the appliance is AC220-240V~50/60Hz. Please confirm it before using the
appliance.
7. For addition protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device
(safety switch) with a rating of no more than 30mA. If unsure consult your electrician for advice.
8. Warning! Avoid spillage on the connector
9. Warning! Misuse may cause potential injury.
10.Warning! The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
11. Always position the appliance in such a way that the plug is easily accessible and can be pulled in case
of emergency.
12. This appliance 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.
13. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
14. Keep this appliance away from all hot surfaces. Do not place it on hot plates such as gas and electric
stoves etc.
15. Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
16. Always place and operate the appliance on a flat, solid, clean and dry surface.
17. Never block the ventilation openings at the bottom of the appliance.
18. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by qualified electrical person only to avoid a hazard
or the product must be disposed of.
19. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. To avoid hazards, defective components must be replaced
by qualified electrical person only.
20. Do not attempt to dismantle and repair the appliance by yourself.
21. Do not insert any foreign objects into the housing.
22. Danger of electric shock! Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or in
other liquids.
23. Never operate this appliance with wet hands or when standing on a wet floor.
24. Only use original accessories supplied with the product. The use of accessories other than those
supplied with the product can result in fire, electric shock or injury.

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25. Use the inner pot only with this appliance. It is not suitable for any other use.
26. Always disconnect from mains power before cleaning and when it is not in use.
27. Ensure that the appliance and all parts are dry, before connecting it to mains power and before
attaching the accessories.
28. Makes sure that there is no danger that the cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone could
tip over it when the device is in use.
29. Never touch the supply cord plug with wet or damp hands.
30. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, open flames and sharp edges.
31. Always pull from the plug, not the power cord when disconnecting the appliance from a power outlet.
32. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
33. All attachments must be properly installed prior to switching ON the appliance.
IMPORTANT! Before each use, ensure that the gasket, the sieve, the float valve and the exhaust valve
are clean and properly inserted.
IMPORTANT! The steam pressure regulator should be checked regularly to ensure that it is not blocked.
34. Unless when using the sauté function, never operate this appliance without the lid, sieve, gasket and
valves properly in place.
35. Do not cover the valve during use.
36. Danger of burns! Do not touch hot parts (especially the lid) of the appliance. Only touch handles or
buttons and use oven gloves/mitts.
37. Switch all functions OFF, disconnect from mains power and allow the appliance to cool down before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
38. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
39. Do not move the appliance while it is in use.
40. Do not use the lid handle to carry the pot. Only use the pot handles.
IMPORTANT! Danger of burns! Never exceed the maximum level mark in the inner pot. Some food
expands in volume during cooking. If you are boiling food such as rice and dried vegetables, do not fill
the inner pot to more than 2/3rds.
41. Try to avoid boiling food that foams and clogs the sieve and valves, such as apple sauce, pearl barley,
oats and laver. If you prepare such food in the appliance, only fill the inner pot to half and always let
the pot cool down very slowly to release the pressure.
42. Never operate this appliance when empty.
43. Never operate this appliance with hot oil for deep-frying.
CAUTION: Danger of burns! Never move your face or hands close to the float valve and the exhaust
valve. Steam might escape and scald your skin!
CAUTION: Only open the lid once the float valve has completely receded. If the lid doesn’t move easily,
there is still too much pressure in the pot and it is dangerous to force open the lid.
IMPORTANT! The lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
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THINGS TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
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Safety valve
7
Inner Pot
13
Condensation collector
2
Pressure regulator valve
8
Main unit
14
Power cord
3
Lid
9
Control panel
15
Steam rack
4
Silicone seal ring
10
Heating plate (inside)
16
Measuring cup
5
Steel plate
11
Handle
17
Rice spatula
6
Metal peg
12
Power cord connector
NOTE:
Pressure regulator valve: Clean the pressure regulator valve with a soft brush and cloth at least once a
month. This is to ensure the pressure regulator valve is not blocked.
Silicone seal ring: Remove oil and dirt from the sealing ring with detergent and soft brush. Any remaining
oil and dirt may appear yellowish after cleaning. This is normal. It is recommended to clean the sealing ring
once every 2 months.

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INSTALLING THE LID
Pressure regulator valve (2): Remove the pressure regulator by pulling it up and off. To install the valve,
position thevalve on metal shaft and press it down.
Silicone seal ring (4): To remove the seal ring (4), hold the metal peg (6) to lift off the steel plate (5).
To install the seal ring, position the steel plate at the center and press it down.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Please make sure to inspect the following:
1. The safety valve (1) and pressure regulator (2) are properly in place and not blocked by food debris.
2. The silicone seal ring (4) is undamaged and properly in place
3. The outside surface of the inner pot and heating plate (inside) are free of any liquids and foreign
objects.
4. The pressure regulator is closed for pressure cooking (see Fig.F)
5. The safety valve (1) can move freely up and down.
AFTER EACH USE
1. Open the lid only when the pressure cooker is switched OFF, there is no pressure inside the pot and the
safety valve has gone down! Danger of injury - do not force open the lid open.
2. Clean the silicone seal ring.
3. Check if the silicone sealing ring, safety valve and pressure regulator are blocked with any food debris.
Clean any blocked parts.
FUNCTIONS
Control Panel
The control panel consists of an LED display and function keys. Use knob to select function mode, each
mode has an indicator light. Once the function is selected, its indicator light will illuminate (red).