Bennett Read 6L Pressure Chef User manual

USER GUIDE
THE SUPER-FAST, SUPER-EASY, ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
6L PRESSURE CHEF
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BENNETT READ PRESSURE CHEF.
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NOTE:
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CONTENTS
2........................ SAFETY WARNINGS
3........................ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4........................ PRESSURE CHEF OPERATION
5........................ BEFORE FIRST USE
6 - 7................... USING YOUR PRESSURE CHEF
8........................ DELAY TIMER / SLOW COOKING / SAUTÉ
9........................ STEAM / YOGHURT / EGG MAKER
10...................... CARE & CLEANING
11...................... TROUBLESHOOTING
12...................... GUARANTEE

SAFETY WARNINGS
• The PRESSURE CHEF cooks under pressure. Do not attempt to remove the lid while the appliance is
operating. Improper use may result in burns or injury
• Before using your PRESSURE CHEF for the first time, remove and dispose of all packaging with a local
recycling program. Keep packaging out of reach of children
• Only use the PRESSURE CHEF for its intended use
• For home use only, not for commercial use
• For indoor use only. Do not use outdoors
• Keep the PRESSURE CHEF out of reach of children. Not for use by children
• To clean the PRESSURE CHEF outer body, wipe with a damp cloth. Never submerge the outer body or
power cord in water
• Do not place any of the PRESSURE CHEF parts in a dishwasher
• To avoid electrical shock or damage to the PRESSURE CHEF, keep the unit away from water. If the
PRESSURE CHEF outer body falls into water while plugged in, do not touch it. Unplug the machine first
before attempting to remove it
• Make sure your hands are dry when operating switches or removing the plug
• To unplug, grip the plug to remove from the wall socket. Never pull on the power cord
• Check that the voltage indicated on the rating label (220-240V) corresponds with the mains voltage in
your home
• Take precautions to avoid hot surfaces or sharp edges damaging the power cord
• Do not operate if any part of your PRESSURE CHEF or power cord is damaged
• Always place your PRESSURE CHEF on a solid, flat, dry, heat-proof surface
• Do not place on newspaper, foam, or any other material that may block the vent at the bottom
• Do not leave your PRESSURE CHEF unattended while using it to sauté
• Do not operate if any part of the appliance or power cord is damaged
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the PRESSURE CHEF
• Unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning. Wait for the parts to cool before removing
or replacing them
• Be aware that parts of your PRESSURE CHEF such as the stainless steel lid will be hot during and after
use. Do not touch hot surfaces, even after the PRESSURE CHEF is switched off
• Only lift the lid by the handle
• To avoid burns from escaping steam, use caution when adjusting the steam vent
• Do not place flammable items such as paper or plastic in the pot
• Do not move the appliance when in use
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric hob, or in a heated oven
• Do not handle or dispose of oils or other liquids while still hot. Allow to cool first
• Do not pour cold liquid into the pot while it is still hot
• Do not use the removable pot on any source of direct heat other than the PRESSURE CHEF
• Do not overfill the removable pot because food such as rice or vegetables may expand during cooking.
Overfilling the removable pot may result in developing more pressure or clogging the vent pipe
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, split peas, noodles, or
rhubarb can foam, froth and sputter causing the steam vent to clog. These foods should not be cooked
in a pressure cooker
• Do not use this cooker for pressure frying with oil
• Always check the pressure release vent for clogs before use
• Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter. Keep cord away from hot surfaces
• Do not use under hanging cabinets as escaping steam may cause damage
• If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must comply with the
electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord must not drape over any surface where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over
• Only use attachments supplied and assemble only as instructed. Do not use attachments or parts from
other products with the PRESSURE CHEF
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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1. Lid handle
2. Pressure regulator
3. Lid
4. Cool-touch handles
5. Drip cup
6. Removable pot
7. Outer body
8. Control panel
9. Steam rack
10. Rice spoon
11. Measuring cup
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PRESSURE CHEF OPERATION
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• The lid (3) has a safety lock pin. The cooker will not start until the lid is closed and locked in place.
Place the lid (1) onto the outer body (7) and lock
into place by turning the “lock” triangle on the
front of the lid towards the triangular alignment
notch on the outer body.
The safety lock pin will depress when the lid is
properly closed.
The LED display on the control panel (8) shows
the amount of pressure that is being used in psi
(Pounds per Square Inch) and also shows when
the pressure is being released.
The pressure regulator (2) is used to release
pressure instantly.
WARNING:
Take care when releasing pressure with the
pressure regulator, as hot steam will escape and
can cause severe burns.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any packing materials and labels from your electric pressure cooker. Be sure to remove cook
pot and check for parts.
Be sure that all of the products parts are included before you dispose of the packing materials.
However, you may want to store the box and packing material to use at a later time.
Before you use your PRESSURE CHEF for the first time, wipe the cooker clean with a damp cloth. Clean
the lid and the removable pot. The cooking pot can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Do not put the
removable pot in the dishwasher. Rinse with clean water, towel/air dry, and place it into the PRESSURE
CHEF.
The seal gasket may already be installed on the lid, if not, make sure that it is installed properly on the
lid as shown below:
NOTE: You can remove and clean the seal gasket after cooking. You can clean the seal gasket with
warm soapy water. Make sure that it is completely dry before inserting it back into the lid.
Seal gasket

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USING YOUR PRESSURE CHEF
There are 12 settings that you can use on the PRESSURE CHEF. All settings have preset times and preset
pressure. You can choose one of the preset times, or, if you want something in between the preset times
or for much longer, you are able to change times by pressing the “Pressure Time +” or “Pressure Time –“
button repeatedly to achieve the desired time. You can also adjust the pressure level and temperature
by pressing the “Adjust” button.
The PRESSURE CHEF comes with the following cooking options and times:
• Rice: 5, 8, 10 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Multigrain: 20, 40 minutes, 1 hour (Adjust Pressure)
• Porridge: 15, 20, 30 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Meat/Stew: 20, 35, 45 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Steam: 1, 3, 5 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Bean/Mince: 25, 30, 45 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Yoghurt: 8, 24 hours (Adjust Temperature)
• Soup: 20, 30, 40 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Poultry: 5, 15, 30 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Sauté: 30 minutes (no pressure, Adjust Temperature)
• Egg Maker: 1, 3, 5 minutes (Adjust Pressure)
• Slow Cook: up to 20 hours (Adjust Temperature)
• Pressure Time + / - : Up to 2 hours (You can also use this option to choose a time between the
preset times above and to adjust pressure)
• Keep Warm/Cancel: To keep food warm or cancel your settings and turn off the pressure cooker
• Adjust: To adjust either the pressure or temperature depending on the cooking setting
• Delay Timer: up to 24 hours
You are able to choose one of the preset times by pressing the button of the cooking option of your
choice repeatedly. For example, if you want to use one of the “Rice” preset cooking times, press the
“Rice” button and the preset cooking time of 8 minutes will show up on the cooking time display. If you
want to adjust to 10 minutes, you can press the “Rice” button again until you get to 10 minutes (it will
cycle through the preset times). Or if you want to adjust to 9 minutes, you can press on “Rice” and one
of the preset cooking times will show up on the cooking time display. Then press on the “Pressure Time
+” or “Pressure Time –“ button repeatedly until you get to 9 minutes. After you have set a time, you are
able to adjust the pressure level between “Low” and “High” by pressing the “Adjust” button and the
setting of either “Low” or “High” will light up. Low pressure is a range from 5-6 psi and high pressure is
a range from 12-13 psi.
NOTE:
The “Sauté” cooking option does not use pressure and does not require the lid. However, when using
this option you must never leave the PRESSURE CHEF unattended to prevent the food from burning.

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USING YOUR PRESSURE CHEF
When all the parts are assembled properly, you are ready to start cooking with your PRESSURE CHEF.
1. To remove the lid (3), grasp the lid handle (1), turn clockwise and lift
2. Take the removable pot (6) from the pressure cooker and add food and liquids.
NOTE: Do not fill more than 60% of the capacity of the cooking pot. For food that expands, such as
dried vegetables and beans, you must not exceed 50% of the capacity of the pot. When cooking
with pressure, you must always use at least ½ cup of water
3. Put the removable pot back into the PRESSURE CHEF and place the lid on, lining it up with the drip
cup (5). To lock the lid in place turn it anticlockwise, which will line the lid up with the handle.
NOTE: When opening and closing the lid, there is a safety lock pin that disengages (protrudes out)
when you open the lid. When the lid is closed and locked, the safety lock pin will engage
(depresses in)
4. The pressure regulator (2) has two dots labelled “Steam” and “Pressure”. You can use these two
dots as guidelines for positioning the pressure regulator
5. Plug the PRESSURE CHEF into the wall outlet. The two LED displays will show --.-- You can use one
of the preset cooking options or set the cooking time yourself. If you decide to set a time yourself,
you can set the time by pressing on the “Pressure Time +” button repeatedly (or hold down for faster
time change) until you find the time you want. After you have set a time, quickly press the “Adjust”
button to set it to either a high or low pressure. High Pressure cooks the food at a range of 12-13 psi
and low pressure cooks the food at a range of 6-7 psi
6. Once you have adjusted the pressure, the PRESSURE CHEF will automatically start after 5 seconds
7. The PRESSURE CHEF will beep when there is enough heat and when pressure starts to build. Please
note that the timer does not start until there is enough heat and the pressure level has been reached.
The pressure light will blink and a pressure reading will be shown on the bottom display. During the
pressure cooking process, the PRESSURE CHEF should be fairly silent, however, if it makes some
noise and releases a lot of steam, carefully adjust the pressure regulator in either direction until the
steam and noise reduces. Throughout the cooking cycle, the pressure will fluctuate causing the
“Heating” light to go on and off. This is normal and is a safety feature
8. When the cooker is done, it will beep again. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID. There will still be pressure
inside the PRESSURE CHEF. You can either wait for the PRESSURE CHEF to slowly release the
pressure on its own (it will show on the LED display and beep when all the pressure has been
released) or you can release the pressure immediately by turning the pressure regulator on the lid.
NOTE: When turning the pressure regulator to release pressure, keep your hands and face as far
from the pressure regulator as possible to prevent injury or scalding from the steam that will be
released

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DELAY TIMER
This setting allows you to begin cooking food up to 24 hours later in half hour increments. You can use
this setting with any of the cooking options provided.
NOTE: Perishable foods, such as meats, poultry, fish, cheese, and dairy products cannot be left at room
temperature for more than two hours, no longer than one hour when the temperature of the room is
above 32° Celcius. Be sure to set the delay timer to no more than 2 hours.
1. Fill the removable pot (6) with the desired food and liquid and place it in the PRESSURE CHEF
2. Choose a cooking option and set the time
3. Once you have set the cooking time, immediately press the “Delay Timer” button until you reach the
desired time. This time will show on the top display. It will come in half-hour increments
NOTE: Be sure to immediately press the “Delay Timer” button right after you have set a cooking time
because the cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds.
SLOW COOKING
1. Fill the removable pot (6) with food and liquid then put it back into the PRESSURE CHEF and replace
the lid (3). Set the pressure regulator (2) to “Steam”
2. Press the “Slow Cook” button and 30 minutes will appear on the timer display. To add more time,
quickly press the “Pressure Time +” button, it will add more time in half hour increments. You can
slow cook up to 20 hours
3. Once you have set a time, quickly press the “Adjust” button to set the temperature to either of the 3
levels : “Low”, “Mid”, and “High”. The cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds. The
“Heating” light will be on
4. It will take at least 5 minutes for the cooker to reach the set temperature. Please note that the timer
will not start counting down until the cooker has reached the set temperature
SAUTÉ
1. Fill the removable pot with the desired food and place it in the PRESSURE CHEF
2. Press “Sauté” and leave the lid off. The cooking time for Sauté is 30 minutes. You can press the
“Warm/Cancel” button to stop the cooking process.
NOTE: Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended while using the Sauté function.

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STEAM
This cooking option will bring liquid to a boil for steaming food.
1. Fill the removable pot (6) with liquid, no higher than the steam rack (9)
2. Place the steam rack in the bottom of the removable pot
3. Turn the pressure regulator (2) to “STEAM” or “Pressure”
4. Press on the button labeled “STEAM”. You have the choice of 1, 3, and 5 minutes
YOGHURT
1. Fill the removable pot (6) or appropriate jars (not included) with milk
2. If you are not using jars, replace the lid (3) on the pressure cooker and press “Yogurt”. Quickly
press adjust until you see the word “Boil” on one of the LED screens. If you are using jars, fill the
removable pot with a small amount of water and place the steam rack (9) in the removable pot (6),
then place the jars on the steam rack. Press the “STEAM” button and set it to the preset time of one
(1) minute. Set the pressure regulator to “Pressure”
3. Once the pressure cooker is finished boiling or steaming the milk, take the removable pot or jars out
of the cooker and wait for the milk to cool down to 46° Celcius. After the milk has cooled down,
add your yoghurt or yoghurt starter to the milk and stir until there are no chunks
4. Place the removable pot back into the cooker or jars back on the steam rack and replace the lid. Set
the pressure regulator to “STEAM” and press the “Yoghurt” button. Quickly press “adjust” to change
the temperature to either 8 hours or 24 hours. The cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds
EGG MAKER
1. We recommend that you use at least two cups of water. Place the eggs in the water. Do not over-fill
the removable pot (6)
2. Put the removable pot back into the PRESSURE CHEF and replace the lid (3)
3. Adjust the pressure regulator (2) to the “Pressure” setting and press the “Egg Maker” button on the
control panel (8). A preset time of 1, 3, or 5 minutes will display. Use the guidelines below to
determine the amount of time and which pressure level to use for different types of eggs:
EGG MAKING TIMES
Soft Boiled: 1 minute (Low Pressure)
Medium Boiled: 2 minutes (Low Pressure)
Hard Boiled: 5 minutes (Low Pressure) or 2 minutes (High Pressure)

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CARE & CLEANING
1. Always unplug the PRESSURE CHEF and let it cool down before cleaning
2. Only use a damp, soft cloth or sponge to wipe the PRESSURE CHEF outer body (7). Do not immerse
or spray the PRESSURE CHEF with any kind of liquid
3. Remove the drip cup (5) by gently pulling it down. Clean it with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Put the drip cup back by pushing it up
4. Take out the removable pot (6) and clean it with warm soapy water. Always use a sponge or soft
cloth to clean the removable pot. Do not use abrasive pot scourers that will damage the non-stick
coating
5. Clean the inner side of the lid with a soft, damp cloth
PRESSURE REGULATOR CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Pull out the pressure regulator (2) to clean it
• Clean the space of any food or dirt
• Replace the pressure regulator by lining either dot on the pressure regulator with the dot on the
housing and firmly push down
SEALING RING CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
• See instructions on page 5 for cleaning the seal gasket on the inner side of the lid. Remove the
sealing ring and clean with warm soapy water. Be sure to dry the sealing ring before placing it
back into the lid
STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The lid won’t secure. Place the seal gasket in the proper
position.
Push the bar slightly.
Difficult to open the lid. Lift up the pressure regulator to release
steam until the floating valve drops,
then turn the lid to open it.
The seal gasket is not properly placed.
Floating valve is stuck on the bar.
Floating valve does not drop after
pressure release.
Steam leaking around the
lid. Place the seal gasket.
Clean the seal gasket.
Seal gasket is not placed.
Steam leaking around the
floating valve.
(The floating valve is
located under the pressure
regulator, on the inside of
the lid)
Clean the seal gasket of the floating
valve.
Food stuck in the seal gasket of floating
valve.
The floating valve will not
rise. Add food and water according to the directions.
Too little food and water.
Send to an authorized Tevo repair
centre. See page 12 for contact details.
Leakage around the lid or pressure
displaying valve.
Replace the seal gasket of the floating
valve. See page 12 for contact details.
The seal gasket of floating valve is worn
out.
Food stuck in seal gasket.
Replace the seal gasket. See page 12
for contact details.
Damaged seal gasket.
Check that the lid is secured according
to the directions.
The lid is not properly secured.

GUARANTEE
Your BENNETT READ PRESSURE CHEF is guaranteed against manufacture faults for a period of 1 year.
If you register your guarantee online at www.tevo.co.za within 14 days of purchase, then your
guarantee will be extended to 2 years. Tevo undertakes to repair or replace this product at no charge
if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the guarantee period. This guarantee
excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, commercial use, incorrect installation,
or unauthorized repair. Tevo is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature
associated with the use of this product. Tevo’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of this
product.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT TO VERIFY YOUR GUARANTEE.
This guarantee applies to product used for personal or domestic use only, and specifically excludes
any malfunction or defect arising from commercial use.
Guarantee, service and replacement part enquiries can be made by contacting:
Tevo (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg [phone]
Durban [phone]
Cape Town [phone]/9
Customer Service Help Line: 0861 77 88 88
www.tevo.co.za
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of electrical appliances with general municipal waste. Hazardous substances can leak and
contaminate the groundwater, affecting the food chain and ultimately damaging the environment and your
health. Contact your local municipality for information on safe disposal in your area.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: YWB60-100A
220-240V~ 50/60Hz
1000W
THE SUPER-FAST, SUPER-EASY, ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
6L PRESSURE CHEF