Cook Vision sizzle User manual

Instruction Manual
sizzle

sizzle
enjoying cooking – just quicker and healthier
Contents
Product Description 4
Description of the Parts 5
Instructions 7 - 9
Cleaning, Care, Maintenance 10 - 11
Cooking Times, Warranty 12
The sizzle-range 13
Safety Tips 14 -15
Incidentally, the sizzle was awarded the LifeCare Initiative ‚Kitchen
innovation prize‘ at the Frankfurt exhibition AMBIENTE 2013, as you
can read on www.kuecheninnovationspreis.de.
The sizzle – developed for contemporary cooking without
unnecessary frills, but with its own individual personality. For people
who enjoy cooking, appreciate something special and to whom
high quality with modern technology combined with an attractive
design is important.
We wish you long-lasting enjoyment with your new sizzle!
Peter and Verena Rommerskirchen
Managing Partners B/R/K Group
Cooking more quickly and healthily, without altering your own
favourite cooking preferences: you picked just the right product with
your new sizzle. And that’s not all: in future you’ll get even more
enjoyment from your cooking, as the innovative sizzle by Cookvision
combines all the advantages of boiling, pressure-cooking and
steaming. As its operation is so simple, you can just start cooking
right away and every day whether you cook for yourself or for family
or friends you will experience all the benefits of mature technology
which we have perfected for you in the sizzle.
See for yourself how you can
… make use of different cooking processes in a single saucepan –
the range of cooking has never been so easy
… prepare a complete meal in only a few moves – thanks to intuitive
operation
… enjoy a thoroughly tasty dish considerably faster – saving time
and energy
… cook in steam and automatically cook a more healthy meal –
vitamins, minerals and the real taste of the food are all preserved
… season and top up as you want to – cooking such as you are
used to
… appreciate the good choice you made when you selected an
attractive saucepan to a prize-winning design with individual colour
coding to grace your home kitchen and which will also impress
your guests.
product
design award
2013

Product Description Description of the Parts
Designated use
You have made a good choice by deciding to purchase a premium
product from B/R/K. High quality materials, first-class manufacturing
and thorough quality checks guarantee long lasting use and durability.
Exciting design, sophisticated technology and outstanding user friendliness
offer excellent product use.
You can cook or steam meals with the sizzle steam cooker fast and
gently while saving time and energy. sizzle is suitable for all commercially
available stoves, including gas, ceramic glass, electric, as well as
halogen and induction stoves. The pot should not be used in the oven.
Description of operation
sizzle displays its true strength when cooking gently with a closed lid
so that the loss of steam is reduced to a minimum and nutrients are
preserved. Potatoes, vegetables, meat and fish, all retain their own
taste, as well as form and colour.
Similar to traditional steaming, when cooking with sizzle vitamins and
micronutrients are not flushed out and the results are thus altogether
healthier. You can cook especially gently for maximum nutrient
protection with the steamer insert, since the food is cooked only
with steam and does not come in contact with the water.
The lid’s patented one-hand closing mechanism enables easy use
and closes air tight onto the pot, thanks to the specially-developed
silicone gasket. Due to the slight build-up of pressure inside the pot, a
temperature of just over 100° C is reached inside the pot.
This leads to a noticeable acceleration of the entire cooking process.
The pressure release valve constantly regulates the equalisation of
pressure and prevents excess pressure from building up inside the pot.
A specially developed, patented spherical valve enables the easy
opening and lifting of the lid at any time.
In addition to saving energy with shorter cooking times, energy is also
saved by the reduced time for heating up the pot, since you can cook
with a lot less water than with traditional cooking pots.
sizzle has also set a new benchmark where safety is concerned:
thanks to its sophisticated valve technology, the pot is guaranteed to
never to boil over.
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Steamer insert (optional) - stackable
Pot – made of high quality
18 / 10 stainless steel with
filling scale inside
sizzle glass lid for
cooking by sight
Pressure release valve –
provides constant pressure
equalisation and reduces
the release of steam
Patented lid closure mechanism – enabling
opening and closing with one hand
Patented safety-valve with
residual pressure release
Security labelling – If you
can see the red mark, the
lid is open or not closed
correctly
Designer handle –
made of high quality plastic with
stainless steel, flame protection
Extra-strong, encapsulated B/R/K
thermo sandwiched bottom for optimised
heat distribution and retention
Rim of the pot – specially
formed for perfect fit of the lid
Silicon cover to collect water droplets
from the pressure release valve
(optional to fit before cooking)
Gasket – seals the pot airtight
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Instructions
General instructions
• Just like all cooking pots, sizzle must be thoroughly cleaned before
the first use (see Cleaning steam cooker). Use hot water, rinse
with clean water and dry the cooker off..
• Make sure that the pressure release valve is manoeuvrable and
not stuck.
• Check that the gasket is undamaged, i.e. has no cracks.
Tip: The gasket could become hard over time and therefore no
longer forms a complete seal. If steam is released on the rim of
the lid, this is a sign that the gasket needs to be replaced.
Spare and replacement parts are available from your specialist
retailer or under www.cookvision-shop.com.
Cooking with low steam pressure
• Fill the pot with the desired amount of food. Make sure that at least
0.2 l (ø 20 cm) or approx. 0.3 l (ø 24 cm) liquid or some oil is in
the pot, so that it does not overheat and cause damage.
• If the food is going to expand, fill the pot no more than half full
(maximum to scale mark 1) and for all other foods, no more than
2/3 full (maximum to scale mark 2).
• To close the lid, push both buttons to the left and right of the lid
handle simultaneously with one hand. Place the lid straight into
the corresponding indentations on the rim of the pot and press the
lid lightly onto the pot. Release both buttons and make sure the
markings are no longer visible – now the pot is hermetically closed
and you can begin cooking.
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• Place the pot on the stove and use the highest heat to start.
• As soon as the liquid boils or the food is seared, turn down the
stove heat setting; you will recognise the right setting by the heat
escaping from the steam pressure valve.
• Regulate the heat as necessary:
- Only a small amount of steam should escape through the steam valve.
- The food should only boil slightly.
• You can open the lid at any time to add seasoning or to top up
the liquid. To do so, push on the pot with light pressure and at the
same time press both buttons on the lid handle with one hand and
lift the lid.
• It is inevitable that steam will be released from the pressure release
valve and depending on the type of cooking, some drops of liquid
could escape. These drops can be collected using the silicon
cover, provided as an accessory in the package.

Instructions
Steaming
Steaming is the gentlest way of preparing food, especially for fish
and vegetables. The food only comes in contact with the hot steam
during preparation and not with the water. This way, the vitamins and
minerals are not flushed out of the food. Steamed vegetables are
healthier, have a natural and more intense taste and usually always
look more appetising.
For steaming, use the steamer insert, available as an accessory.
If the pot is deep enough you can stack two steamer inserts, e.g. for
steaming food with different cooking times separately.
• Fill the pot with enough liquid (normally up to the steamer insert
at a maximum).
• Place the food in the steamer insert.
• Place the steamer insert in the pot.
• Follow the steps as described in point “Cooking with light steam
pressure”.
Opening your sizzle
You can open the lid at any time, the same way you are accustomed
to opening other cookware.
Important:
The more often you open the pot while cooking, the longer the cooking
time will be and the energy savings are reduced.
Pressure equalisation is constantly achieved via the steam valve. This
way, dangers are avoided, which can occur with pressure cookers
when the high pressures is able to develop.
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Cleaning, Care, Maintenance Cleaning, Care, Maintenance
Your new sizzle is exceptionally easy to maintain. You should always
execute the following cleaning recommendations thoroughly so that
you may enjoy using your sizzle for a long time to come.
Cleaning sizzle
• Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleansers, since the surface of
the sizzle could be damaged.
• Clean your sizzle – if possible – directly after using, so that
leftover food does not have a chance to dry and stick onto your
cooker.
• Stains on the bottom of the pot can be easily removed with
lemon or vinegar. If you have limescale deposits, use a
limescale remover.
• Clean all parts after each use:
- Wash all parts with hot water and washing-up liquid
- Rinse them with clean water
- Dry the parts off in order to avoid water spots
• Should the pressure release valve be very soiled, you can
unscrew it under the lid, clean the valve and screw it in again.
• You can easily disassemble the lid to exchange or clean the
gasket thoroughly:
Remove the knurled nuts under the lid.
Attention: Don’t lose the gasket.
Press the lid closure mechanism until the clamps are open. Now
you can remove the glass plate.
After that you can exchange the seal easily.
The valves can be disassembled and cleaned easily.
The cover panel of the lid handle is only clipped on and can
simply be removed.
Tips
• We recommend that you hand wash the sizzle lid in the sink.
• Pot and steamer insert can easily be washed in the dishwasher.
• The gasket cannot be washed in the dishwasher, since it would
cause it to harden prematurely.
• If some leftover food is difficult to remove soak the parts before
cleaning in some dishwater.
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• Especially sticky leftover food can also be carefully removed
with a wooden spatula and some stove cleanser.
• The gasket should be replaced once a year when used
regularly.
sizzle Storage
• sizzle should not be stored with the lid closed. In the
absence of ventilation, condensation can form and develop
unpleasant odours or cause damage.
• The gasket should never be stored folded or deformed.
• Should the handle screws loosen, they can be tightened
with a suitable screwdriver.
Pressure release valve Gasket
Patented safety valve
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Knurled nut Gasket Valve dowel
Valve stem guide Steel ball
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Pressure release valve Patented safety valve
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Cooking Times, Warranty The sizzle Range
Cooking Times
With sizzle, the water temperature inside the pot is over 100 °C, thus
excess pressure inside the pot, which, as in all pressure cookers, leads
to a considerable reduction of the cooking time. We forgo general
cooking instructions, since cooking times depend on various factors ,
such as size of the food, power of the hotplate etc.
Assume that the cooking time with sizzle will be up to 50% shorter
than when using conventional cooking methods.
Cook as you always have, only with a lot less liquid , and check on
cooking progress in plenty of time.
Warranty
The sizzle steam pressure cooker is made of high quality stainless
steel or aluminium. If used correctly and maintained properly, it should
last you a lifetime.
We guarantee that sizzle is free from material and manufacturing
flaws.
Should repair be necessary despite our thorough inspections 10 years
of purchase as the result of a manufacturing or material flaw, carried
out free of charge.
The replacement of wear and tear parts, such as the gasket, is
excluded from the warranty.
The warranty does not apply if parts are used not recommended in these
instructions, nor is it valid for normal wear and tear, attempted repairs on
your own, and the use of force or improper usage.
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Spare and replacement parts are available from your specialist retailer or under www.cookvision-shop.com.
ø 20 cm
pot 3.0 litre
pot 4.0 litre
pot 5.0 litre
lid for pot ø 20 cm
steamer for pot ø 20 cm
silicone gasket for pot ø 20 cm
ø 24 cm
pot 3.0 litre
pot 4.0 litre
pot 6.0 litre
pot 8.0 litre
pot 10.0 litre
lid for pot ø 24 cm
steamer for pot ø 24 cm
silicone gasket for pot ø 24 cm
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Safety Tips
Please read these instructions and tips thoroughly before using and
keep them in a safe place for your reference later!
• Only use the steam cooker for the intended purpose.
• Check the cleanliness and functionality of the safety valve, the
pressure control valve as well as the gasket before each use.
• Pressure develops while cooking. Therefore, it is important that
the cooker is closed properly before use. Since misuse can lead
to injury or damage of the cooker, the instructions and safety
tips in the user manual should be read completely and followed.
• Do not go below the indicated minimum capacity or exceed the
indicated maximum capacity (= liquid + food).
• Only use the heat sources indicated in the instruction manual.
• The cooker may never be used to cook and fry with oil with the
sizzle lid closed.
• The steam cooker may not be used in the oven; this could
damage the cooker handles.
• When hot, only touch the pot on the handles.
• sizzle is an enclosed cooking system. Steam generated during
cooking is released gradually by the steam pressure control
valve, and this is quite normal.
• The steam cooker should never be opened by force.
• When using the lid, be aware that steam may be released from
the pressure control valve.
• Never leave the steam cooker unattended while cooking.
• Keep the steam cooker out of reach for children when in use.
• Do not wash the lid (or parts of it) in the dishwasher.
• Use only original replacement parts.
• Should your cooker need repair, please contact customer
service (See reverse side).
• Never use a scouring agent or steel wool for cleaning.
• Please keep the instruction manual in a safe place.
• Use the lid only with the sizzle-pot.
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B/R/K Handel+Service GmbH
Westring 340
42329 Wuppertal / Germany
phone: [phone]
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e-mail: ser[email protected]
www.cookvision.com
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