Crofton Premium 6.3 qt User manual

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User Manual
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6.3 QT (6L) PRESSURE COOKER
OLLA A PRESIÓN DE 6.3 QT (6L)
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Español ......Página 29

Contents
Overview ................................................................................. 3
Use............................................................................................ 4
Scope of delivery/device parts............................................... 6
General information................................................................ 7
Reading and storing the instruction manual ...........................7
Explanation of symbols ................................................................7
Safety....................................................................................... 8
Proper use...................................................................................... 8
Safety notes................................................................................... 8
Safety systems.............................................................................. 12
Checking the pressure cooker and product contents..........12
Use...........................................................................................13
Cleaning the pressure cooker for the first time ...................... 13
Adding food.................................................................................. 13
Closing the pressure cooker.......................................................14
Pressure cooking.........................................................................14
Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker....................... 15
Opening the pressure cooker.................................................... 15
Pressures and cooking times.................................................16
Pressures.......................................................................................16
Cooking times...............................................................................16
Notes on preparing food and cooking times ..........................18
Cleaning, care, and storage.................................................. 20
Cleaning the pressure cooker................................................... 20
Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring ................................ 20
Cleaning the valves ..................................................................... 21
Maintenance and storage .......................................................... 21
Replacement parts and other accessories............................22
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 23
Technical data ....................................................................... 25
Disposal.................................................................................. 26
Disposing of the packaging .......................................................26
Disposing of the pressure cooker..............................................26
Warranty card.........................................................................27
Warranty conditions.............................................................. 28

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Scope of delivery⁄device parts
1Valve cap pressure control valve
2Safety valve (red)
3Locking slider
4Lid handle
5Pot handle
6Closing mark
7Pot
8Bottom
9Replacement sealing ring for pressure level indicator (silicone cap), 2×
10 Safety window
11 Side handle
12 Lid
13 Pressure level indicator
14 Indicator: Remove the valve cap
15 Pressure scale
16 Pressure control valve
17 Sealing ring
18 Rings of the pressure level indicator
19 Stewing insert
20 Insert support
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General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this 6.3 Qt (6l) pressure cooker. It
contains important information on start-up and handling.
For improved readability, the 6.3 Qt (6l) pressure cooker will be re-
ferred to only as pressure cooker below.
Before using the pressure cooker, read the user manual carefully. This partic-
ularly applies for the safety notes. Failure to comply with this user manual may
result in severe injury or damage to the pressure cooker.
When abroad, you must also observe country-specific guidelines and laws.
Store the user manual for further use. If you pass the pressure cooker on to
third parties, be absolutely sure to include this user manual.
A PDF version of this user manual can be downloaded from the Internet via
www.schnellkochtopf24.de.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the
pressure cooker or on the packaging.
WARNING! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with moderate degree of risk which may lead
to death or severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! This signal word designates a hazard with low
risk which may result in minor or moderate in-
jury if not avoided.
NOTICE! This signal symbol/word warns against poten-
tial damages to property.
This symbol provides you with useful additional information on the
product or using it.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use on
electrical stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use on
gas stovetops.

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This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use on
ceramic glass stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use on
induction stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use on
halogen stovetops.
Safety
Proper use
The pressure cooker is only designed for quickly cooking food under pressure.
It is only intended for private use and not suitable for commercial purposes.
Only use the pressure cooker as described in this user manual. Using it in any
other way is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even
personal injury. The pressure cooker is not a children’s toy.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages incurred
through improper or incorrect use.
Safety notes
WARNING!
Danger of suffocation!
If children play with the packaging wrapper or small parts,
they could catch themselves when playing, slip them over their
head or swallow them and choke.
− Keep packaging wrapper and the small parts away from
children.

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WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Pressure is produced inside the pressure cooker when it is
heated.
− Close the pressure cooker properly and completely before
you heat it.
− Do not open the pressure cooker forcefully, especially if it
is under pressure.
− Make sure that the pressure has diminished completely
before you open the pressure cooker.
− Keep the pressure cooker away from children if it is under
pressure.
− Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended while it is
operating or after using it.
− Be very careful when moving pressure cooker if it is under
pressure.
WARNING!
Fire and burn hazard!
Hot fat may catch fire and burn at high temperatures. Grease
fires cannot be extinguished with water; in fact, contact with
water may result in severe burns.
− While heating fat in the pressure cooker, never leave it
unattended.
− Never attempt to extinguish grease fires with water.
− Use a fire blanket or a special fire extinguisher for extin-
guishing grease fires.

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WARNING!
Scalding and burn hazard!
While cooking under pressure, hot steam is released from the
pressure control valve and the parts of the pressure cooker will
become hot. You could burn yourself if you come into contact
with the steam or hot parts.
− Avoid direct physical contact with the steam that is emitted.
− Do not touch the hot parts of the pressure cooker with
bare fingers.
− Only use the handles to hold the hot pressure cooker and
the lid.
− Also always use thermally insulating oven gloves or pot
holders to hold the pressure cooker and the lid.
− Let the pressure cooker and the lid cool off completely
before each cleaning.
WARNING!
Risk of injury and burn hazard due to explosion!
If the pressure cooker or parts of the lid are damaged and you
continue to use these parts or if you use the pressure cooker
improperly, this may result in severe injuries as the result of an
explosion or burns.
− Stop using the pressure cooker if the parts of the pressure
cooker exhibit cracks or breaks or are deformed. Only
replace damaged parts with corresponding original spare
parts. Contact the manufacturer at the service address
specified on the warranty card.
− Check to make sure the safety valve, the pressure control
valve, and the lid sealing ring are clean and functional
before each use.
− Except for the specified cleaning and care, do not modify
any part of the safety systems of the pressure cooker
(safety closure and lid valves).

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− Do not use the pressure cooker for frying and deep frying
with oil when it is under pressure.
− When preparing pasty contents, gently shake the pressure
cooker before you open it after cooking.
− Never fill the pressure cooker more than the indicated
maximum fill amount (2/3 of the nominal volume).
− When preparing food like rice or dry vegetables that
expand during the cooking process, fill the pressure cooker
to no more than half of the nominal volume.
CAUTION!
Scalding hazard!
When cooking cold cuts with a synthetic casing, the casing may
expand and pop when being cooked under pressure. When
cooking meat with skin, the meat expands during the cooking
process and if you puncture it, hot water may spray out of it.
Contact with hot spraying water may scald you.
− Always puncture cold cuts with a synthetic casing before
you cook them to prevent them from popping.
− Do not puncture meat with skin after cooking it; instead
always let it shrink down.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Using the pressure cooker with unsuitable heat sources or fail-
ure to sufficiently fill the pressure cooker may cause damage to
the pressure cooker.
− Only use the heat sources specified in this user manual
(see chapter “Explanation of symbols”).
− Do not use the pressure cooker in hot ovens.
− Always observe the minimum fill amount for the pressure
cooker.
− Never heat the pressure cooker under pressure unless you
have previously filled the pressure cooker with water.

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Safety systems
Safety window
If the pressure in the pressure cooker is too high, the sealing ring 17 in the
lid 12 will push out through the safety window 10 (see fig. A). This will re-
lease any excess steam.
Safety valve
The safety valve 2in the lid 12 will show whether the pressure cooker is
under pressure (see fig.A). If the safety valve is visibly protruding from the lid,
pressure has built up in the pressure cooker. The pressure cooker is now locked
and can no longer be opened (see fig. F).
As soon as the pressure in the pressure cooker is diminishing, the safety valve
will lower back into the lid. If the safety valve is no longer protruding from the
lid, the pressure cooker is no longer locked and you can open it.
Checking the pressure cooker and
product contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a
sharp knife or other pointy objects, you may quickly damage
the pressure cooker.
− For this reason, be very careful when opening it.
1. Take the pot 7and the lid 12 out of the packaging.
2. Check whether the delivery is complete (see fig. A,B, and K as well as the
list on p.6).
3. Check whether the pressure cooker or individual parts thereof exhibit da-
mages. If this is the case, do not use the pressure cooker. Contact the manu-
facturer at the service address specified on the warranty card.

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Use
Cleaning the pressure cooker for the first time
− Clean all parts of the pressure cooker before first use as described in the
chapter “Cleaning, care, and storage”.
Adding food
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
The pressure cooker may be damaged if you do not fill the
pressure cooker sufficiently or excessively or if you do not add
any liquid or too little.
− Always add 8.45 – 10.14 fl.oz. (250-300ml) of liquid to the
pressure cooker regardless of the quantity of food.
− Follow the minimum fill amount of at least ⁄ of the nominal
volume and maximum fill amount of ½ of the nominal
volume for food that expands or ⁄ of the nominal volume
for all other meals.
The fill amounts consist of liquid + food.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you put salt in cold water contained in the pressure cooker,
this may damage the bottom of the pot.
− Always be sure to only add salt to water if it is already boiling.
1. Add the liquid needed to form steam (water, stock or sauce) to the pot 7.
2. Add the food.
3. Close the pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Closing the pressure
cooker”.

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Closing the pressure cooker
− Place the lid 12 on the pot 7. The closing marks 6on the lid and the
pot handle 5must be across from one another (see fig. E).
− Push the lid handle 4and the handle of the pressure cooker so that they
are over one another. The locking slider 3will audibly lock into place.
The pressure cooker is closed and you can now heat it.
Pressure cooking
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
The pressure cooker may be damaged if the heat supplied to it
is not reduced in the presence of overpressure.
− In the event of overpressure, a red ring will become visible
on the pressure level indicator and the pot will release
steam. In this case, immediately reduce the heat supplied
from the heat source until the red ring is no longer visible.
1. Turn the valve cap 1of the pressure control valve 16 to the position
indicating the suitable pressure level for the food added (see the chapter
“Pressures and cooking times”).
2. Place the closed pressure cooker with the selected pressure level on the stove.
3. Set the stove to the maximum heat.
Pressure will build up in the pressure cooker. The red safety valve 2and
the pressure level indicator 13 will display the build-up of pressure in the
pressure cooker (see fig.F and fig. G).
Depending on the amount of food added, it will take a few minutes for the
pressure cooker to reach the set pressure. If pressure is continually released
by the pressure control valve 16 and the green rings on the pressure level
indicator 18 are visible, the set pressure level has been reached. The cook-
ing time will then begin.
4. Now set the stove to low heat.
5. Leave the pressure cooker on the stove for the cooking time indicated in the
recipe (see chapter “Pressures and cooking times” and, if applicable, your
own recipe).
6. Once the cooking time has passed, turn the stove off.
7. Release the pressure in the pressure cooker as described in the chapter
“Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker”.

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Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker
WARNING!
Scalding hazard!
The steam that is emitted is very hot. The steam is emitted from
the top of the pressure cooker.
− Keep your hands, head, and body away from the area
where the steam is released.
There are two ways to reduce the pressure in the pressure cooker:
− Let the pressure cooker cool off: This is particularly recommended when
preparing foamy and pasty meals.
− Slowly release the pressure via the pressure control valve 16 (see fig. H).
Letting the pressure cooker cool off
1. Set the pressure cooker on a heat-resistant base, e.g. on a cold stovetop.
2. After cooking, wait until the safety valve 2has completely receded into the
lid 12 (see fig. A).
3. If the safety valve is no longer protruding from the pressure cooker, open the
pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Opening the pressure cooker”.
Slowly reducing the pressure via the pressure control valve
1. Slowly turn the valve cap
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the pressure control valve
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gradually to
position 0.
2. If the safety valve 2is no longer protruding from the lid 12 , open the
pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Opening the pressure cooker”.
Opening the pressure cooker
1. Push the locking slider 3towards the lid 12 (see fig.C).
2. Using the lid handle 4, turn the lid couterclockwise (see fig. D).
The closing marks on the lid and the pot handle 5must be across from one
another (see fig. E).
3. Lift the lid off of the pot 7.

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Pressures and cooking times
Pressures
Position Pressure
1Low
2Fast
Pressure release
Removing and
cleaning the valve
Cooking times
The following cooking times are approximate values as the exact cooking times
always depend on the quality and the amount of the food to be cooked.
Frozen foods do not have to be thawed before cooking. Extending the cooking
time is sufficient.
Soups and stews
Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Bean soup 20 2
Pea soup (peas not soaked) 20 – 25 2
Vegetable soup 4 – 8 2
Semolina soup 3 – 5 2
Goulash soup 10 – 15 2
Potato soup 5 – 6 2
Bone broth 20 – 25 2
Minestrone 8 – 10 2
Rice soup 6 – 8 2
Beef broth 35 – 40 2
Boiling hen 25 – 35 2
Tomato soup with rice 6 – 8 2
Cabbage stew 15 2

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Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Lentils (soaked) 13 – 15 2
Pichelsteiner stew 20 2
Serbian beef 8 – 10 2
Vegetables
Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Cauliflower 3 – 7 I
Green peas 3 – 5 I
Carrots 3 – 7 I
Stuffed peppers 6 – 8 I
Mushrooms 6 – 8 I
Red beets 15 – 25 I
Cabbage 5 – 15 I
Spinach 3 – 4 I
Beans 6 – 10 2
Potatoes 6 – 8 2
Jacket potatoes 6 – 12 2
Celery root 12 – 15 2
Meat
Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Knuckle of pork 30 – 40 2
Goulash 15 – 20 2
Ground beef 5 – 10 2
Chicken 20 – 25 2
Veal strips 6 2
Roast veal 15 – 20 2
Veal fricassee 5 2
Turkey drumstick 25 – 35 2

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Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Roast beef 40 – 50 2
Spareribs 10 – 12 2
Roulades 15 – 20 2
Marinated beef 30 – 35 2
Roast pork 25 – 30 2
Roasted pork shank 25 – 35 2
Braised leg of venison 25 – 30 2
Fish
Food Cooking time
(minutes)
Pressure
Steamed fish with potatoes 6 – 8 I
Fish in white wine sauce with potatoes 6 – 8 I
Haddock 4 – 6 I
Notes on preparing food and cooking times
Soups and stews with roasted meat
− Leave the pressure cooker open when cooking foamy meals; remove the
foam before closing the pressure cooker.
− If the cooking times for the ingredients (e.g. meat and vegetables) do not
differ considerably: sear the meat and add the vegetables when deglazing it.
− If the cooking times for the ingredients vary greatly: stop cooking the meat
and for the last minutes, add the vegetables. This will ensure that the meat
and vegetables are finished at the same time.
Vegetables
TIP: First select a shorter cooking time. It can always be cooked further.
The finer the vegetables are cut, the shorter the cooking time.
− If you would like your vegetables crisp: Reduce the cooking time.
− Extend the cooking time for larger quantities.

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Meat
− Always roast meat in the pressure cooker without the lid and only add the
required liquid when deglazing the meat.
− Cut through pieces of meat that are too large, sear them and stack them
until they are finished cooking.
Fish
− As fish stock is very sticky: Immediately take off the lid as soon as the
pressure in the pressure cooker has been completely released.
Frozen food
− You do not have to thaw frozen food before cooking it in the pressure cook-
er; instead, extend the cooking time slightly.
Stewing insert
You can steam or stew food with the stewing insert 19 . This will preserve
water-soluble vitamins and nutrients in the food while it is cooked.
− Set the insert stand 20 on the bottom of the pot 7and put the stewing
insert on it.
− Add enough liquid so that it does not penetrate the stewing insert.
− Place the food you would like to steam or stew in the stewing insert.
− Close the pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Closing the pressure
cooker”.

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Cleaning, care, and storage
NOTICE!
Improper cleaning!
If you do not clean the pressure cooker properly, you could
damage it or parts of it.
− Clean the pressure cooker after each use.
− Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as alkaline or
chlorine-based cleaners and do not use sharp or metallic
cleaning utensils such as knives, hard scrapers or similar.
− Use lemon or vinegar to remove stains from the bottom of
the pot.
− Do not in any case put the lid in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the pressure cooker
1. Let the pot 7, the lid 12 as well as the stewing insert 19 and the
insert stand 20 cool off completely.
2. Take the sealing ring 17 out of the lid (see fig. B).
3. Clean the pot, the lid, the stewing insert, and the insert stand with hot water
and liquid detergent or put the pressure cooker, the stewing insert, and the
insert stand in the dishwasher without the lid.
4. Clean the sealing ring, the safety valve 2, and the pressure control valve 16
as described in the chapters “Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring” and
“Cleaning the valves”.
5. Let all parts dry completely.
Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring
1. Wipe the sealing ring
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off and rinse it under running water (see fig.B).
2. Let the sealing ring dry completely.
3. Put the sealing ring back in the lid 12 (see fig. B).
4. In the event of normal use of the lid, replace the sealing ring once a year, but
no later than when it has become hard or dark.