Bella 14595 User manual
PRESSURE COOKER
8 QT. MULTI-FUNCTION
OLLA A PRESIÓN
8 QT. MULTIFUNCIÓN
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards..................................................................................................................................2
Additional Important Safeguards...............................................................................................................3
Notes on the Cord.........................................................................................................................................4
Grounded 3-Conductor Plug.......................................................................................................................4
Plasticizer Warning.......................................................................................................................................4
Electric Power................................................................................................................................................4
Notes on Pressure Release Valve...............................................................................................................4
Notes on Safety Locking Lid.......................................................................................................................4
Introducing the BELLA 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker with 10 Digital One-Touch Functions ........................4
Getting to Know Your Pressure Cooker................................................................................................. 5-6
Control Panel.................................................................................................................................................6
Before Using for the First Time ..................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions
Sauté/Browning.....................................................................................................................................8
Pressure Cook........................................................................................................................................9
Slow Cook.............................................................................................................................................10
Rice Function...................................................................................................................................10 -11
Steam Function............................................................................................................................... 11-12
Quick Steam Release ..........................................................................................................................12
Delay Time................................................................................................................................................... 12
User Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................................13
Care & Cleaning Instructions ....................................................................................................................13
Storing Instructions....................................................................................................................................13
Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................................14
USDA Cooking Guidelines.........................................................................................................................14
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................15
Índice
Medidas de seguridad importantes.........................................................................................................16
Otras medidas de seguridad importantes .........................................................................................17-18
Notas sobre el cable...................................................................................................................................18
Enchufe conductor de 3 patas con conexión a tierra ............................................................................18
Advertencia sobre los plasticantes........................................................................................................18
Corriente eléctrica ......................................................................................................................................18
Notas sobre la válvula de liberación de presión....................................................................................19
Notas sobre la tapa de cierre de seguridad............................................................................................19
Presentación de la olla a presión BELLA de 8 cuartos de galón (5,7 L)
con 10 funciones digitales instantáneas .................................................................................................19
Conozca su olla a presión.................................................................................................................... 20-21
Panel de control ..........................................................................................................................................21
Antes de utilizar por primera vez .............................................................................................................22
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Saltear/Dorar.................................................................................................................................. 23-24
Cocción a presión.......................................................................................................................... 24-25
Cocción lenta .......................................................................................................................................26
Función Rice (Arroz)...................................................................................................................... 26-27
Función Steam (Vapor) .......................................................................................................................28
Liberación rápida de vapor................................................................................................................29
Retraso.........................................................................................................................................................29
Instrucciones de mantenimiento para el usuario ..................................................................................30
Instrucciones de limpieza..........................................................................................................................30
Instrucciones de almacenamiento ...........................................................................................................30
Solución de problemas..............................................................................................................................31
Pautas de cocción del USDA.....................................................................................................................31
Garantía........................................................................................................................................................32
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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 touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in
water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Bring it to
a qualied technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
CAUTION:To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in the
base unit. Cook only in the cooking pot provided.
13. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet with dry hands.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION, HOT SURFACES:This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, res
orother injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualied to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance
must read andunderstand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning
this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplugitfrom the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides
for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near
curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other ammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Never use the cooking pot on a gas or electric cook top or on an open ame.
9. Always keep your hands and face away from the pressure release valve,
when releasing the pressure.
10. Use extreme caution when removing the lid after cooking. Always tilt the lid
away from you, so that any remaining steam is blocked from your face.
11. Never attempt to open the lid while cooking, or before the pressure has
dropped. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature by forcing the lid to open.
12. Do not cover or block the valves.
13. Do not touch the pot or lid except for the handle immediately after use.
Whilsttheproduct is in use only touch the handle, do not touch the pot or lid.
14. To avoid burns, allow the food to cool before tasting.The temperature of
the food gets considerably hotter than with conventional cooking.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when opening
the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape.
16. Do not move the appliance while in use.
17. Remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use
orbeforecleaning.
18. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before undertaking any cleaning task.
19. Do not touch the power cord, plug or any part of the appliance with wet hands.
20. Do not place this appliance directly under kitchen wall cupboards when in
use, as it produces steam. Avoid reaching over the appliance when it is in use.
21. Do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials,e.g: curtains.
22. To open, hold and rotate the lid clockwise to the “unlock” position but do not
leanover the appliance.
23. Never use sharp objects inside the cooking pot as this will damage the
non-stickcoating.
24. Do not use the pressure cooker for deep frying
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GROUNDED 3-CONDUCTOR PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug).This
plug will only t into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug.This is a safety
feature. If the plug should fail to t the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should
be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
alongercord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION:To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the nish of the counter top
or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between
the appliance and the nish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may
cause thenish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate
properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
NOTES ON PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE
The pressure release valve is used to regulate pressure inside the Pressure Cooker.
Small amounts of steam may escape during cooking, this is normal. Ensure that
the pressure cooker is not placed under overhanging cabinets during cooking.
Avoid reaching over the pressure release valve when in use.The pressure release
valve should always be on the ‘PRESSURE’ setting during cooking. After cooking
is complete change the setting to RELEASE before attempting to open the lid.
Ensure that your face and hands are away from the opening of the pressure
release valve to ensure that you do not get burnt or injured, the steam isveryhot
and extreme caution must be exercised when steam is being released.
NOTES ON SAFETY LOCKING LID
For your safety the lid will not come off when it is in the LOCK position.To open
the lid use the handle to turn the lid clock-wise to the UNLOCK position and lift-off
the lid. Always keep the lid in the locked position during cooking. When cooking is
complete rst turn the pressure release valve to RELEASE position, wait for steam
to escape and then turn the handle clockwise to the UNLOCK position and lift the
lid off the unit. When removing the lid, remove it in such a manner that the steam
is directed away from you. Do this by allowing the top ofthe lid to face your
direction, so steam escape away from the user.
NOTE: Do not attempt to open the Pressure Cooker when the lid is locked.
INTRODUCING THE BELLA 8 QT. PRESSURE COOKER WITH 10 DIGITAL
ONE-TOUCH FUNCTIONS
Multifunctional One Pot Cooking! With the ability to both pressure cook and slow
cook, your Digital Pressure Cooker is an absolutely indispensable kitchen appliance.
10 preset functions are automatically timed and temped to ensure perfectly cooked
soups, stews, meats, chicken. Sauté and brown foods in the non-stick cooking pot to
reduce the amount of fat, add color and rich avors before slow or pressure cooking!
With its powerful 1100 watts, this 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker can cook meals up to 70% faster
than conventional cooking methods; heat to temperature quickly; provide even cooking
temperature and pressure to ensure foods are super juicy and avorful. Prepare light
and uffy rice, perfect risotto effortlessly. At the end of each pre-programmed cook time,
the unit advances to a 4 hour WARM cycle, then turns itself OFF! How simple is that?
Note: keep illustration
callouts aligned
GettingTo KnowYour Pressure Cooker
Product may vary slightly from illustration
Figure 1
Lid Handle
Safety Valve
(rises when
under pressure)
Pressure Release Valve
Rice Paddle
Rice Paddle
Holder
Housing Lid
Aluminum Cover
Gasket
Removable
Cooking Pot
Base Handles
CondensationTray
Time Display
+/–TIME Buttons
Base Unit
Control Panel
Detachable Power
Supply Cord
Heating Plate
(not shown)
Measuring Cup
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Figure 2
Control Panel
Figure 1a
Underside of Lid
Center Pin
Vent Strainer
Cap
Lid Lock
Cover Grip
Gasket
Center hole
Aluminum
Cover
Lid Safety Valve
(as viewed from
the bottom)
Control Panel FunctionTime Chart
The operating pressures mentioned below will be reached after the pressure build up cycle is complete.
Make sure to securely lock the lid and set the pressure release valve to PRESSURE position.
Default Time Maximum Time Operating Presure Temperature
1. Sauté 00:30 (30 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) — * — * 170°C (338°F)
2. Browning 00:30 (30 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) — * — * 148°C (298°F)
3. Pressure Cook 00:30 (30 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
4. Slow Cook 04:00 (4 hrs.) 12:00 (12 hrs.) — ** — ** 4 hours: 82°C - 95°C (179°F
– 203°F)
6 hours: 90°C - 99°C (194°F
– 210°F)
5. Soup 00:20 (20 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
6. Stew 00:30 (30 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
7. Meat 00:60 (60 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
8. Chicken 00:45 (45 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
9. Rice 00:20 (20 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
10. Risotto/
Steam
00:25 (25 min.) 01:39 (99 min.) 55-65 kPa 7.97 - 9.42 psi 110°C – 115°C (230°F – 239°F)
*There is no pressure for the SAUTÉ and BROWNING function as these functions are used without the lid.
**The pressure for SLOW COOK function is negligible as the temperature is lower compared to otherfunctions.
Before Using for the First Time
1. Carefully unpack your Pressure Cooker. Remove all packaging materials from parts and accessories.
2. Unlock the Lid:
Firmly grasp the lid handle (Figure 3) and turn the lid clockwise (follow the arrow) to the UNLOCK
position to open. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4
Lid
Handle
Base
Handle
Lock to
Unlock
Figure 3
3. Lid Disassembly:
Remove lid and rest on countertop, handle side down. Grasp the cover grip and pull to remove
aluminum cover from the underside of the lid. (See Figure 5.) Remove gasket. (See Figure 6.)
4. Remove and wash the non-stick cooking pot, aluminum cover, gasket, rice measuring cup and
paddle in warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
Figure 5
Center Pin
Cover Grip
Center Hole
Aluminum
Cover
Lid
Gasket
Cover
Grip
Center
Hole
Aluminum
Cover
Figure 6
5. Lid Assembly:
Replace clean gasket. Make sure the gasket is attached properly around the aluminum cover.
(See Figure 7.) With the cover grip facing outwards, place the cover’s center hole over the pin in the
center of the lid’s underside. (See Figure 8.) Firmly press the aluminum cover into the inside of the lid.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure the aluminum cover is securely in place inside the lid.
Gasket
Center Hole
Aluminum
Cover
Figure 7 Figure 8
Center Pin
Cover Grip
Center Hole
Aluminum
cover
Lid
6. Slide the condensation tray into place on the side of the base unit. (See Figure 9.)
7. Clean and dry the bottom of the removable cooking pot as well as the heating plate, making sure
there are no unwanted materials on the surface. The removable cooking pot must sit at on the
heating plate to ensure proper contact.
8. Place the Digital Pressure Cooker on a at, level surface, approximately 2 feet from a standard 120V
AC electrical outlet. DO NOT let cord hang over the edge of a table or countertop.
WARNING: When slow cooking or cooking
under pressure, never place the Digital Pressure
Cooker under cabinets. When releasing steam,
make sure the area several feet above the
pressure release valve is clear from all lighting
xtures, furniture or cabinetry.
9. Connect the detachable power cord to the
receptacle at the back of the Digital Pressure Cooker.
Slide in
Figure 9
Condensation
Tray
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