Crofton Premium 6.3 qt User manual

pressure cooker
User manual
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Contents
Important safeguards page 03-04
Quick start page 05-06
Pressure cooking page 07-10
Notes of safety page 11-13
Operating instructions page 14-17
Cleaning and maintenance page 18
Questions and Answers page 19
Food preparation instructions page 20
Cooking times / tips page 21-22
Warranty page 23
nominal ll capacity max. 2/3 pot dia.
6.3 qt. / 6.0 L 4.4 qt. / 4.0 L 9.5 in./ 24 cm
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Important safeguards
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 and keep them stored for future reference!
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 and pressure-regulation valve, as well as the sealing ring.
6. Pressure will build up during the cooking process. It is 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 provided with a pressure indicator. Please observe the
steam emission from the pressure-regulation valve. This indicates 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 oil.
12. Never use the pressure cooker in a baking oven as it may be damaged.
13. See the extra notes on preparing special foods in the Instructions for Use
described in the Safety Notes section
14. Always touch the hot pressure cooker by its handles.
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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. (see
front cover for contact information).
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20. Never use scouring agents or wire wool for cleaning.
21. Pot must not be used for deep-frying oil, fat, or grease.
22. 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 re extinguisher.
Important safeguards
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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
Take care to observe the minimum liquid level of approx. 0.4 qt. (see page 12-14).
Now add the food to be cooked. Maximum 1/2 full for foods which swell up or foam.
Maximum 2/3 full for all other foods.
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Quick start
MIN. 1/3 MAX. 2/3
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4.) Set pressure level
6.) Pressure cooking starts
When steam escapes, turn the heating
element down to the lowest setting
5.) Turn the heating element up to full
7.) Cooking time nished
Switch off the stove
9.) Open the pressure cooker
(see page 16)
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Quick start
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
8.) Release the pressure slowly in
stages.
Or, depending on the recipe, wait until
the pressure has subsided. Caution - the
steam will be extremely hot!
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Pressure cooking
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.
This pressure cooker offers you many advantages:
• Adjustable pressure-regulation valve.
• Instructions in recipes and cooking time tables should only be guidelines. This is
why we have developed an adjustable pressure-regulation valve which you can set
in two positions between 1 and 2. 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 healthier.
• 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 avor and natural
coloring of your vegetables will 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.
• To a large extent, cooking smells and cooking vapors will now disappear. If you look
after your pressure cooker well, you will enjoy your pressure cooker for a long time.
Please read these Instructions for Use carefully and completely.
Fits all oven types.
electric ceramic induction
gas
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Pressure cooking
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The filling scale
shows minimum
and maximum
filling levels.
Safety window
Lid with
sealing ring
Cooker pot
18/10 stainless steel
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4
6
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Pot handles with
ame guard
The thermal sandwich base is a
super-strong cartridge base for
use on all types of hotplate, it has
optimum heat characteristics and
saves energy.
Safety valve
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Steam insert
(optional)
Sliding locking
catch
Locking markings
Pressure indicator
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Pressure regulator keeps pressure
and temperature at the desired setting
automatically.
The pressure regulator valve is used for variable cooking
settings. The valve keeps the pressure and temperature
at the desired setting automatically.
Position 1 for gradual cooking (8.7 PSI) approx. 235°F
Position 2 for quick cooking (14.5 PSI) approx. 248°F
Position for gradual release of pressure
Position for cleaning the valve
Maximum permitted pressure for this pressure cooker:
43.5 PSI
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Pressure cooking
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1. green ring visible (1 =
Gradual cooking)
2. green ring visible
(2 = Fast cooking)
3. red ring
(excess pressure)
The safety valve:
While pressure in the cooker is building up, the
RED pressure indicator is visible and the cooker
is locked (never attempt to open it using force).
If the pressure indicator is not visible, the cooker
is no longer under pressure. It can then be opened.
If for any unexpected reason the pressure
regulator valve does not release steam as it
should, this valve will open in accordance with
the prescribed values.
Tips in recipes and cooking times can only
offer guidance. Therefore, we have developed
a pressure valve, which you can set between
positions 1 and 2. This has the advantage that
you can use the valve to adjust the pressure
inside the pot individually according to the
amount and size of the food to be cooked.
Please refer to the basic settings, which can be
found in the cooking timetable at the end of
these instructions.
Thanks to the oxygen-free cooking in steam and
the shorter cooking times, your food is prepared
especially gently. This means you cook healthier.
Every minute you save cooking, means you gain
important vitamins, nutrients and minerals.
Cook with more avor.
Thanks to the oxygen-free cooking, the aroma
and the natural colors of your vegetables are
mostly preserved.
Cooking with this pressure cooker saves you up
to 70% of your time compared to conventionel
cooking methods. And you save 60% energy with
long-cooking meals, versus between 30% and 40%
when preparing meals with a short cooking time.
You cook with minimal cooking odors and steam.
When well maintained, you will enjoy using your
pressure cooker for a long time.
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Pressure cooking
stainless steel 18/10
aluminium
stainless steel 18/0
Fits all oven types.
electric ceramic induction gas
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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 safety window:
An additional safety element is the safety window in 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.
The locking system:
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.
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 that were included in the box at the time of purchase.
The pressure cooker:
This pressure cooker is made of high quality, rustless 18/10
stainless steel. The cooker can be easily cared for and 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 stove types. It is absolutely stable,
guarantees best heating characteristics and saves energy.
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Notes of 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 pot, 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 safety pin 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 only be used as a normal saucepan 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 stove grate for its size. When using full
power to heat it, always keep it under observation.
When using it on the an electric stove top, the
hotplate must be less than or equal to the diameter
of the pot.
When using it on a gas stove, the ame ring must
not exceed the base diameter. A gas ame that is
too large may damage the handles.
When using it on a ceramic stove top, make sure
the bottom of the pot is clean and dry.
Never touch the outside of the pressure cooker
during the cooking procedure, as you may burn
yourself.
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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.
Do not carry the pressure cooker by holding it on the lid’s bow. Always use both
hands to carry it by holding the side handles.
Continuously check the tightness of the pressure cooker handles. Once you observe
handles become loose, use a screwdriver to fasten them properly again.
The pressure cooker must never be used without liquid, otherwise it may be damaged.
The minimum amount of liquid should be approximately 0.4 qt. irrespective of the
amount of the food to be cooked.
The pressure cooker should be lled at least 1/3 full
including 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 (i.e. rice or pasta) not more than half full. These foods should rst be brought
to boiling 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 oil.
When preparing 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 may
cause burns.
If you have cooked meat with the skin on which is swollen after cooking, do not
pierce it but let it go down. 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. These foods can be swirled upwards
during cooking and 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 center of the
regulator valve.
Please be careful that you do not come into contact with this hot steam.
During the cooking process, the safety devices must not be interfered with.
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Notes of safety
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Notes of safety
(A)
(B)
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 read 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.
You should only use original accessories and spare parts or lids and pots 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.
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
theunder side of the lid (A) can be moved.
The pin (B) should be checked for free motion
(against spring pressure) using a pointed
object.
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Operating instructions
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:
You should only add salt to water which is already
boiling, and stir it gently so that the base of the pot
doesn´t get corroded.
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. Food meant for stewing or steaming
may now be put into the insert and will cook through
the ow of developing vapor.
The food will remain tender and juicy through this
method. Using the steam insert is significantly
contributing towards a healthier diet because water-
soluble vitamins and nutrients will be preserved. The
stewing/steaming method is recommended within the
scope of a calorie-conscious diet, because it omits the
use of oils and fats.
MIN. 1/3 MAX. 2/3
min 0.4 qt (3/8 L)
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Operating instructions
Setting the desired cooking level:
Position 1 :
Gradual cooking stage for steaming and stewing
more delicate foods such as vegetables, sh and
fruit.
Position 2 :
Fast cooking stage for cooking and braising i.e. meat,
soups and stews.
Cooking time table Page 21 – 22
1. green ring visible (1 =
Gradual cooking)
2. green ring visible
(2 = Fast cooking)
Pressure cooking is so easy...
Select the desired cooking level with the help of the
pressure-regulation valve:
Set pressure stage
1 = Gradual cooking (1. green ring visible)
2 = Fast cooking (2. green ring visible)
Set oven to top cooking level
Place the pressure cooker with preset cooking
setting on the correct source of heat, and turn it up
to full power.
The red pin will become visible with increasing
pressure. From this point on, the pot must not be
opened
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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 continously 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 until the pressure is
relieved.
Do not turn from position 1 or 2 to 0. But, gradually
set valve to position 0.
Warning: The escaping steam is extremely hot.
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.
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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 1 you
can turn directly to pressure release position 0.
WARNING: The escaping steam is extremely hot.
The steam escapes vertically, so 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.
Gradually and slowly turn to
position 0.
When cooking time has nished, turn the heating source off to release the pressure
in the cooker. Take the cooker away from the stovetop, and place it on a suitable
surface. There are the following 2 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.
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.
Clean your pressure cooker after every use with hot water and dishsoap. 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.
Operating instructions
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Cleaning and maintenance
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 color), 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 the
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.
Please note:
The pressure cooker´s lid is not dishwasher
safe.
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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 stage)
• 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 working 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
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Food preparation instructions
Every time you cook, always make sure
that the correct amount of liquid is added
– you must never “cook dry”. Please ensure
that the cooker is never lled more than
2/3 full.
Please read the corresponding instructions
in the Instructions for Use.
Different cooking times will also depend
on the quality and size of the food to be
cooked. For this reason, the times given
in the cooking time section are only
approximate.
With time, you will accumulate enough
experience yourself to know exactly how
long you must cook your food.
It is not necessary to defrost frozen foods
in advance. It is sufcient to lengthen the
cooking times slightly.
Soups and stews with braised meat:
Where cooking times of the different
ingredients do not vary too much (i.e.
for meat and vegetables), the meat is
browned and then the vegetables are
added with the water. When cooking times
vary widely, interrupt the meat cooking
and add the vegetables and water for the
last few minutes. In this way, the meat and
the vegetables will nish cooking at about
the same time.
For soups and stews you should note:
that foods which tend to foam up must
be brought to the boil in an uncovered
pressure cooker, and should be skimmed
off before you close the cooker. When
cooking is nished, let the steam escape
slowly, or leave the pressure cooker to
cool down.
MIN. 1/3
MAX. 2/3
min 0,4 qt (3/8 L)
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