bene casa BC-61421-3 Technical specifications

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PRESSURE COOKER
USER MANUAL AND RECIPE GUIDE

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TABLE CONTENTS
• Important Safeguards....................................................
• Parts Diagram..................................................................
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Before First Use..............................................................
How to Work...................................................................
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• Troubleshooting...............................................................
• Cooking Timetable .........................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
01. Read all instructions.
02. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
03. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
04. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
05. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
06. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
07. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is
properly closed before operating.
08. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and
developing excess pressure.
09. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals,
split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the
pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
10. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
11. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not
force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
12. Do not use pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
13. When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so all the liquid, which creates
the steam, does not evaporate.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read ALL of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to use this appliance. Proper
care and maintenance will optimize life and operation of this appliance. Please save these instructions and
refer to them as needed.
CONSUMER ADVIOSRY
Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish, cheese and other dairy products cannot be left
at room temperature for more than 2 hours (No longer than 1 hour if room temperature is above 90°F).
WARNING: DO NOT DEEP FRY OR PRESSURE FRY IN THIS PRESSURE
COOKER. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGES.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BENE CASA
PRESSURE COOKER
PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE
If the pressure inside the cooker becomes too high, this valve starts working
to release the excess steam.
FLOATING VALVE
Safety feature. As the cooker builds pressure, this valve is pushed up which
creates a seal, locking the lid.
PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE
Safety feature that allows excess pressure to escape if too much pressure
builds up.
SAFETY SYSTEM
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
HOW TO PLACE THE RUBBER GASKET
After washing both cover and rubber gasket in hot suds and then drying both thoroughly
each time the pan is used, please slip the rubber gasket right back into the cover.
NOTE: MUST KEEP THE DIRECTION OF ARROW ON THE RUBBER GASKET POINTING TO
THE COVER. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THIS POINT. If the rubber is placed up-side down,
the pressure cooker will not be functioning.
RUBBER
GASKET
PRESSURE
ALARM
SAFTY FUSE
COVER
PAN GRIP
HANDLE

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Remove the sealing ring by pulling it out of the inside rim of the lid.
Wash sealing ring, lid and pressure cooker body in hot, soapy water. Rinse all
parts with warm water and dry. Replace the sealing ring to the inside rim of the lid.
BEFORE FIRST USE
HOW TO WORK
1. Put food in pan and add required amount of water. With gasket in place, set
cover on pan and press it down. (Don't cook applesauce, rhubarb, cranberries,
split peas, pea soup.)
2. Turn cover handle left to close directly, till you hear a "click" sound that means
the cover is locked completely (picture 1). Never attempt to cook with out hearing
a "click" sound. Although the cover may seem to be loose, the gasket automatically
seals the cover when the cover is completely closed. Lubricating the gasket with
cooking oil will help the cover to slide open and close more easily.
3. Place pan with contents over high heat, and then set control over vent tube after
steam begins to escape from vent tube (picture 2) (Foods such as pasta, noodles
and dried vegetables need medium heat at this time.)
4. When the pressure is going up to certain level, the control will jiggle and sputter,
a few drops of water may trickle from the control. At this moment, reduce heat so
that control jiggles slowly (picture 4). Constant jiggling causes excessive loss of
moisture, the occasional jiggle and a hissing sound indicates pressure is being
maintained. If steam escapes in a steady stream after heat is reduced, nudge
control to seal it properly. IF STEAM SHOULD ESCAPE AROUND EDGE OF
COVER AND PRESSURE FAIL. TO RISE, cool pan under faucet, remove control
and open pan. Wipe gasket, pan rim and inside of cover, dry and start over.
5. After the cooking is completed, cool pan and remove control, then open pan.
When pressure has been maintained for the required length of time, remove cooker
from heat and allow pressure to drop BEFORE REMOVING THE CONTROL,
many conditions call for instant reduction of pressure by setting cooker under
faucet or by placing it in a dish of cold water (picture 5&6). This method reduces
pressure in about 15 seconds. Allowing pressure to drop normally without cooling
under faucet takes from ten to twenty - five minutes depending upon amount of
food in the pan.
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CLEANING AND CARE
6. After reducing pressure, please nudge the control to test if pressure is
completely reduced. If steam spurts out, pressure is not yet down. If no steam
spurts out, remove control with a fork. Press down the button on the handle of the
cover with thumb, slide cover right to open position and lift cover (picture 7). Never
TUG the handle or TRY to force cover open. A locked cover indicates STEAM
PRESSURE is still inside the cooker. When pressure is completely reduced and
control removed away, the cover should slide open with ease.
1.To make cleaning easier, pour warm water into the pan immediately after
removing food. Wash in hot and clean suds. If pan should become stained from
“hard” water, boil a solution of 2 level tablespoons cream of tartar to a quart of
water in the cooker. A strong vinegar solution is also effective. Then rinse and dry.
2. The gasket has been designed so that you can slip it out of the cover. This
makes it possible to thoroughly wash both cover and gasket in hot suds each
time the cooker is used. Dry both thoroughly, also clean the filter at the same
time. Then slip the gasket right back into the cover so that the cooker is always
ready for instant use, Note: WHEN YOU SLIP THE GASKET BACK INTO THE
COVER, KEEP THE DIRECTION OF ARROW ON THE GASKET POINTING
TO THE COVER (please read the special instruction attached). If the cover
does not close easily, apply a little cooking oil to the gasket. When storing,
place cover upside down on the cooker and keep the pressure control inside
the cooker.
3. After washing and rinsing the cover, hold it up to the light to see if the vent
tube is clear. It is highly important that the tube be unobstructed. If it should be
clogged by food particle, carefully insert a piece of wire as illustrated. Then rinse
with hot water.
4. Usually the pressure control remains perfectly clean because live steam
cleanses it while it operates. However, washing it in hot clean suds and rinsing
thoroughly will not harm the control and will insure its being free of particles
which might hamper its operation.
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