BRK electronic PREMIUM User manual

PREMIUM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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Quick start Quick start
1. People not familiar with the use of this pressure cooker
should not be allowed to use it.
2. Never leave the pressure cooker unattended while under
pressure.
3. If you use this pressure cooker when children are in the
vicinity, please be particularly careful.
4. Use this pressure cooker only for the purpose of fast
cooking, for which it was designed.
5. On each occasion before use, check the cleanliness and
function of the safety valve, pressure-regulation valve as
well as sealing ring.
6. Pressure will build up during the cooking process. It is,
therefore, important to close the lid tight before using the
cooker and to carefully read the notes on use and safety
in the Instructions for Use because wrong use may lead to
personal injuries or damages to the cooker.
7. This pressure cooker is not provided with a pressure
indicator. Please observe the steam emission from the
pressure-regulation valve – this is the indicats successful
pressure build-up in the cooker.
8. Never exceed the specied minimum ll capacity
(= liquid + cooked food)
9. Never exceed the specied maximum ll capacity.
(= liquid + cooked food)
10. Only use the pressure cooker on heat sources that are
specied in the Instructions for Use.
11. Under pressure, the pressure cooker must never be
used for roasting or frying using oil.
We are delighted that you
have selected our quality
product.
Before using your new
pressure cooker, please read
these instructions for use
carefully and completely.
Please note that improper
use may possibly lead to
damages.
Before rst use, read these instructions including
their notes with care and keep them stored for future
reference!
12. Never use the pressure cooker in a baking oven as it
may become damaged.
13. Heed the extra notes on preparing special foodstuffs
in the Instructions for Use described in the «Safety
Notes`section».
14. Always touch the hot pressure cooker by its handles.
15. Never force open the pressure cooker. Before opening
the pressure cooker, make sure that the pressure has
been completely relieved. (See further formation in the
Instructions for use).
16. When releasing the steam, keep hands, head, and body
out of the way of the steam.
17. The pressure cooker’s lid and other parts are not
dishwasher safe.
18. Exclusively use original spare parts.
19. If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer
service department. (s. overleaf)
20. Spots on the bottom of the pressure cooker can be
easily removed using lemon or vinegar. In case of lime
stains proceed acc. to page 11, please.
21. On no account should you use scouring agents or wire
wool for cleaning.
22. Carefully keep these Instructions for use.
23. Pot must not be used for deep-frying in oil, fat, or
grease.
24. Do not leave oil or grease unattended. Please be aware
that hot oil or grease can catch re. Never use water to
extinguish a grease re. Cover with a lid or other appropriate
cover or use an appropriate re extinguisher.
So enjoy your pressure cooker and its savoury
results.

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Quick start
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Quick start
MIN. 1/3 MAX. 2/3
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
Take care to observe the minimum
liquid level of approx. 3/8 litre!
(see page 12+14)
The minimum liquid and
cooking material lling level
should be at least 1/3 of the
pressure cooker capacity.
Now add the cooking material.
If food tends to swell, expand or
produce foam, ensure cooker is
only half full. With all other foods,
ensure cooker is only lled to a
maximum level of 2/3.”
(see page 12)
4.) Setting the pressure stage
I = Gentle cooking
II = Fast cooking
5.) Set hob to top cooking
level
6.) Pressure cooking starts
Set hob to the lowest cooking
level once seam escapes from
the valve. The cooking time
will now commence (see table
on page 20/21).
7.) Cooking time over
Switch off hob.
8.) Slowly steam off step-by-
step ...
... or wait as per recipe till the
pressure is relieved.
Slowly turn the pressure valve
from position II to steam release
position 0 .
Do not turn from position II to
position 0 straight away. Turn
down from position II to position
I rst, wait for a few seconds and
then turn further from position I
to position 0 .
When cooking under pressure
position I, you can turn directly
from pressure position I to 0 .
Warning: The escaping steam
is extremely hot (see page 17).
Other methods to reduce the
pressure are described on page
17.
9.) Open the pressure cooker
Wait until all steam has escaped,
then you may switch off the
pressure cooker.
The lid may be removed.
WARNING: Never use force to
open the lid.
1.) Open
Release the lid-lock. Draw the lid
and cooker handles apart.
- Remove the lid
2.) Closing
The circle symbols on the lid
and the cooker handle should be
opposite one another. push the
lid and cooker handles together
- the cooker lid is locked.
3.) Fill with the food to be
cooked

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Quick info Page 2 - 5
Contents Page 6
Steaming with the pressure cooker Page 7
Description of the pressure cooker Page 8 - 10
Notes on safety Page 11 - 13
Cooking with the pressure cooker Page 14 - 16
At the end of the cooking time Page 17
Cleaning and maintenance Page 18 - 19
Questions and answers Page 19 - 20
Cooking instructions Page 20 - 22
EC Declaration of Conformity Page 23
Spare parts / recycling notes / packing list Page 24
nominal ll capacity max. 2/3 pot dia.
6,0 L 4,0 L 24 cm
Contents Steaming with the pressure cooker
This pressure cooker offers you many
advantages:
The two-stage adjustable pressure valve
Instructions in recipes and cooking time tables can only
ever be guidelines. This is why we have developed a two-
stage adjustable pressure regulation valve with two pressure
settings. This has the advantage that, according to size or
amount of the food to be cooked, you can set the pressure
individually in the cooker using the valve.
Please consult the cooking times table at the end of this
instruction booklet for basic settings.
You will cook more healthily.
Your food will be prepared especially gently by cooking it for
a shorter time and in the oxygen-free steam. Every minute
you save means a saving of important vitamins, nutrients
and minerals.
Your cooking will taste better. By cooking without
oxygen, the avour and natural colouring of your
vegetables will to a very large extent be preserved.
You will cook more quickly, and save time and energy
Using this pressure cooker you will save up to 70% of the
time you have previously spent on cooking. In addition,
you will save energy, up to 60 % on dishes with a longer
cooking time and between 30 % and 40 % on dishes with
shorter cooking times.
To a large extent, cooking smells and cooking
vapours will now disappear. Look after your pressure
cooker well, and you will enjoy your pressure cooker
for a long, long time.
Please read these Instructions for Use carefully and
completely.
To guarantee both its safety and long service, this pressure
cooker is manufactured to extremely high standards, and
only the best materials are used. We hope you will obtain
plenty of enjoyment from its use.
electric
ceramic induction
gas

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Description of the pressure cooker
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Description of the pressure cooker
Safety valve
The red safety valve comes into view and the cooking pot is
locked after only a small build-up of pressure in the pot.
When the safety valve is no longer in sight and has retracted
into the handle, ths cooker is no longer under pressure and
can be opened. If for some unexpected reason the pressure-
regulator valve fails to release steam as it should, the safety
valve will open according to the prescribed values.
The pressure-level indicator shows the pressure level
reached inside the cooker.
During cooking, according to the selected cooking setting, the
rst green ring (1 = gentle cooking) or the second green
ring (2 = quick cooking) should be permanently visible. You
can then reduce the heat setting accordingly. If you do not
reduce the heat in good time, the cooker will release steam
continuously from the pressure-regulator valve.
If overpressure builds up, a red ring will become visible and
the cooker will release steam. You must then immediately
reduce the heat to the hob until the red ring is no longer
visible.
The locking system:
The sliding locking-catch clicks audibly into place. As a
pressure cooker generates very high pressure and steam
temperature, under the subject OPENING please be certain
to observe of these instructions for use.
The safety window:
An additional safety element is the safety window let into the
top of the lid. If there is excessive pressure in the cooker,
the sealing ring forces its way out through this window, and
the steam can escape.
2
2
4
1
8
6
5
7
9
3
8
4
5
1st green ring
(1 = gentle cooking)
2nd green ring
(2 = quick cooking)
3rd red ring (overpressure)
3
2
2
Description of the pressure cooker
1 Pressure-regulating valve
2 Red safety valve
3 Pressure-level indicator
4 Locking slide
5 Safety window
6 Locking marks
7 Lid with sealing ring
8 Handle with ame protection
9 Cooking pot
10 Thermal sandwich base
The pressure regulator valve for continuously-va-
riable cooking settings. The valve keeps the pressu-
re and temperature at the desired setting automati-
cally.
Position 1for gradual cooking (60 kPa) ca.113°C
Position 2for quick cooking (100 kPa) ca.120°C
Position for gradual release of pressure
Position for cleaning the valve
Maximum permitted pressure for this pressure
cooker: 3.0 bar / 300 kPa

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Cooking with the pressure cooker
11
Notes on safety
Fits all oven types.
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6
7
electric gas induction
ceramic
The lid and sealing ring:
Sealing rings are subject to wear-and-tear, and must be
replaced when necessary.
Important: you should only use our own original sealing
rings.
The sliding locking-catch:
When the lid is closed, the sliding locking-catch clicks
audibly into place. The lid can then only be unlocked by
pressing the locking-catch in the direction of the cooker
body.
The pressure cooker:
This pressure cooker – with its attractive, timeless design
– is made of high-quality, rustless 18/10 stainless steel, is
easily cared for and – WITHOUT ITS LID – may also be
cleaned in the dishwasher: Without its lid, it may also be
used as a normal saucepan.
The thermal sandwich capsule base:
A super-strong base for all hob types. It is absolutely stable,
guarantees best heating characteristics and saves energy.
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stainless steel 18/10
aluminium
stainless steel 18/0
Notes on safety
Before rst using the pressure cooker, please read
these instructions.
The pressure cooker and pressure cooker lid should be
cleaned thoroughly using hot water on each occasion
before use.
If after the rst boiling, white spots should form on the
bottom of the cooker, these are caused by extreme
hardness of the water.
These spots can easily be removed either using vinegar or
descaler. On no account should you use abrasive cleaners
or wire wool for cleaning. This also applies for cleaning the
stainless steel exterior.
Please check that the pressure-regulation valve and
the pressure indicator are freely moveable.
People not familiar with the use of this pressure cooker
should not be allowed to use it.
If you use this pressure cooker when children are in the
vicinity, please be particularly careful.
This pressure cooker may only be used for the purpose of
fast cooking, for which it was designed. It may also be used
as a normal pot without a lid. Please never use it in a baking
oven or in a microwave.
The pressure cooker may only be placed on the appropriate
hob for its size. When using full power to heat it, always
keep it under observation.
When using it on the an electric hob, the hotplate must be
less than or equal to the diameter of the cooking pot.
When using it on a gas stove, the ame ring must not exceed
the base diameter.
A too large gas ame may damage the handles.
When using it on a ceramic hob, make sure the bottom of
the cooking pot is clean and dry.
Never touch the outside of the pressure cooker during the
cooking procedure, as you may burn yourself.
Cooking with the pressure cooker

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Notes on safety
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Notes on safety
3/8 Liter
Notes on safety
Notes on safety
(A)
(B)
If the pressure cooker is still hot, it must only be touched
or moved with great care, and by using the handles on the
pressure cooker itself; not the handle on the lid. Please use
a towel to protect ngers.
The pressure cooker must never be used without liquid,
otherwise it may be damaged.
The minimum amount of liquid should be approx. 3/8 litre
irrespective of the amount of the food to be cooked.
The pressure cooker should be lled at least 1/3 incl. the
food to be cooked.
The pressure cooker must never be lled more than 2/3-full,
or when cooking food which wells up or bubbles strongly (e.g.
rice or pulses) not more than half-full. These foods should
rst be brought to the boil in the uncovered pressure cooker
and then skimmed before the lid is closed.
Under pressure, the pressure cooker must never be used for
roasting or frying using oil.
When preparing e.g. sausages with an articial skin, this
must rst be pierced. If the skin is not pierced, it will expand
under pressure and may burst. Any splashes that result may
cause burns.
If you have cooked meat with the skin on which is swollen
after cooking, do not pierce it but let it rest and deate.
Otherwise you might burn yourself.
You should not pressure-cook foods which tend to cause
foaming, such as apple purée, rhubarb, spaghetti, rolled oats
or other types of cereals. As these foods can rise upwards
during cooking, there is a risk of the cooker valve becoming
blocked.
If the contents are mushy, the pressure cooker must be
agitated gently before opening it.
During cooking, bursts of steam will be given off vertically
from the centre of the regulator valve.
Please take care that you do not come into contact with this
hot steam.
During the cooking process, the safety devices must not be
interfered with.
When the pressure cooker is under pressure, force must
never be used in an attempt to open it.
The pressure cooker must be allowed to cool down before
it is opened. Steam pressure must be completely released,
otherwise it will not be possible to open the cooker. Please
heed the opening instructions (page 16).
Do not undertake any modications to the safety devices;
otherwise there is risk of scalding. When releasing the steam,
keep hands, head and body out of the way of the steam.
Use only the plastic handles to move the cooker, and if
necessary, use oven gloves or other protective clothing.
You should only use original accessories and spare parts or
lids and pans as designed for these pressure cookers.
Pressure cookers or accessories which are deformed
or damaged in any way should not be used in any
circumstances.
If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer service
department. Helpline number: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Before cooking
Before each use, make sure that the safety locking
system, the pressure regulator and the sealing ring are
all clean and functioning properly.
Particularly ensure that the safety valve on the underside
of the lid (A) can be moved.
The pin (B) should be checked for free motion (against
spring pressure) using a pointed object.

3/8 Liter
Cooking with the pressure cooker
14 15
Bei ansteigendem Druck wird das rote Sicherheitsventil
sichtbar. Nun kann der Topf nicht mehr geöffnet werden.
MIN. 1/3 MAX. 2/3
1st green ring
(1 = gentle cooking)
2nd green ring
(2 = quick cooking)
Fill the pot with sufcient liquid to generate the necessary
steam (water, sauce or stock).
WARNING: always add adequate liquid. NEVER let the
pressure cooker “cook dry”.
Now add the cooking material.
Liquid and food to be cooked should ll at least 1/3 of the
pot `s capacity.
Maximum 1/2 full for foods that expand or tend to foam.
Maximum 2/3 full for all other foods.
Please observe the ller scale inside the pot.
Please check that there is adequate space between the
food to be cooked and the lid with safety valves.
Note:
So that the base of the pot is not corroded by salt, you
should only add salt to water which is already boiling, and
stir it gently.
Now put the lid on the cooker.
One-hand opening-/closing-system with push button
The steam insert:
Put the wire stand onto the bottom of the pot and place the
steam insert onto the stand. Pour just enough liquid into the
pot so that its level will just be under the insert. Foodstuffs
meant for stewing or steaming may now be put into the
insert and will cook through the ow of developing vapour.
The foodstuffs will remain tender and juicy through this
method. Using the steam insert is signicantly contributing
towards a healthier diet because water-soluble vitamins
and nutrients will be preserved and by doing without oils
and fats, the stewing/steaming method is recommended
within the scope of a calorie-conscious diet.
Cooking with the pressure cooker
Pressure cooking is so easy...
Select the desired cooking level with the help of the
pressure-regulation valve:
Set pressure stage
1 = Gentle cooking = 1st green ring
2 = Fast cooking = 2nd green ring
Set oven to top cooking level
Place the pressure cooker with preset cooking setting on
the correct source of heat, and turn this up to full power.
Setting the desired cooking
level:
Position 1 :
Gentle cooking stage for
steaming and stewing more
delicate foods such as
vegetables, sh, fruit, ...
Position 2 :
Fast cooking stage for cooking
and braising e.g. meat, soups,
stews, ...
Cooking time table
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Pressure cooking is so easy...
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Cleanyourpressurecookeraftereveryusewithhotwaterandwashing-upliquid.Pleasedonotuseanyscratching,abrasiveorcausticcleaners,oranythatcontainchlorine.Thepotcanalsobecleanedinthedishwasherwithoutitslid.Thelidshouldalwaysbecleanedbyhand.
Cooking with the pressure cooker
Depending on how full the cooker is, it will take several
minutes until the preset cooking stage has been reached.
This is the case as soon as steam starts to escape
permanently from the pressure-regulation valve.
The actual cooking time only starts
from this moment.
Only at this point should the source of heat be turned
down to a lower stage.
In this way, you avoid unnecessary consumption of energy
and the risk of the cooker boiling dry.
At the end of the cooking time ...
Switch off oven!
Gradually steam off…
or wait as per recipe until the pressure is relieved.
Do not turn from pos. 1 or 2 to 0, but gradually set valve
to pos. 0 .
Warning: The escaping steam is extremely hot
(see pages 12/13).
Opening the pot
Wait until all steam has escaped, at which point you can
switch off the pressure cooker. The lid may be removed.
WARNING: Never use force to open the lid.
The heating source is turned off when cooking time is
nished, and the pressure in the cooker must be released.
Take the cooker away from the hob, and place it on a suitable
surface. There are the following 3 options for releasing the
pressure:
1.) Let it cool down:
Wait until the red pin on the safety valve has completely
disappeared. This is the recommended method for foods
which are mushy or tend to foam.
2.) Gradual release of pressure:
Slowly turn the pressure regulator valve from position 2 to
position 1 and wait for a few seconds. Then gently turn the
valve further to steam release position 0 . From position
you can turn directly to pressure release position 0 .
WARNING: The escaping steam is extremely hot. The steam
escapes vertically, so please do not hold your hands above
the valve. Wait until all the steam has escaped, and the
pressure indicator is no longer visible. This method is not
suitable for foods which are mushy or tend to foam.
3.) Quick release of pressure:
Hold the cooker under cold running water and let cold water
slowly run over the lid – not over the plastic parts – until
the red pin on the safety valve has dropped completely out
of sight. Please do not place the pot into water. The pot is
depressurised when the red pin has dropped completely out
of sight. Now set the pressure-regulation valve to position
“ 0 “. Once all steam has escaped, you can then switch off
the pressure cooker. The lid may be removed.
WARNING: Never use force to open the lid, and never
interfere with the safety systems. The cooker can only be
opened when it is no longer under pressure.
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean your pressure cooker after every use with hot water
and washing-up liquid. Please do not use any scratching,
abrasive or caustic cleaners, or any that contain chlorine.
The pot can also be cleaned in the dishwasher without its
lid. The lid should always be cleaned by hand.
Gradually and slowly turn to
position “ 0 “!
End of cooking time

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Cleaning and maintenance
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When it takes a long time to come to the boil:
Please note:
the pressure cooker`s lid is not
dishwasher safe.
Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring:
To clean the sealing ring, rinse it under hot running water
and dry it. As soon as the sealing ring becomes hard (when
it begins to turn a brown colour), it should be replaced.
The safety lock pin
Only needs – along with cleaning the lid – to be run through
and rinsed with running water. It can also be tested clear by
using a pointed object.
Cleaning the pressure regulator valve:
Remove the plastic top. To do this, press the
valve down and turn it completely
to the left position:
The valve can now be lifted off and removed upward from
its catch. Clean by running under water and reinsert into
catch.
Please ensure that the grooves on the valve are put
into the appropriate holders.
You should store the pressure cooker after cleaning and
drying it in a clean, dry and protected environment. Do not
put the lid on and do not lock it, but store it with the lid
upside down on the top of the pot, for example.
Questions and answers
When it takes a long time to come to the boil:
• The source of heat is not hot enough
• Turn up the source of heat to maximum
If the red pin does not rise, and steam does not escape from the valve during cooking:
• This is perfectly normal in the rst few minutes (pressure build-up)
• If this persists, check whether:
• The source of heat is hot enough; if not, turn it up
• There is sufcient liquid in the cooker
• The pressure regulator valve is not set at „ 0 “
• The pressure cooker is properly shut
• The sealing ring or the rim of the cooker is damaged
When the red pin has risen during cooking and steam is not escaping from the
pressure regulator valve:
• Hold the pressure cooker under cold running water to release the
pressure
• Open the pressure cooker
• Clean the pressure regulator valve and the safety valve
When the steam escapes from all around the lid, check:
• Whether the lid is properly closed
• Whether the sealing ring is properly tted
• The condition of the sealing ring (if necessary, change it)
• Cleanliness of the lid, the safety valve, and the pressure-regulation
valve
• That the rim of the cooker is in good order
When the lid cannot be opened:
• Check whether the safety pin has dropped completely; if not, release
the pressure.
• If necessary, cool the pressure cooker off under cold running water
When the food being cooked is either not fully cooked or overcooked, check:
• The cooking time (too short or too long)
• The hotplate output
• That the pressure-regulation valve is correctly set
• The amount of liquid
When the food being cooked is burned on in the pot:
• Leave your pressure cooker to soak for a good time before cleaning it
• Do not use any caustic cleaners, or cleaners containing chlorine
When one of the safety devices is triggered:
• Turn off the source of heat
• Allow the cooker to cool down
• Open it
• Check the pressure regulator valve, the safety valve, and the sealing
ring and clean them