Drew & Cole Pressure King Pro User manual

User Manual
PRESSURE KING PRO®
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Index
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Important Safety Information 04
Important safeguards 06
Safety features 12
Box contents 12
Preparing your pressure cooker 13
Control panel features 16
Before using for the first time 17
Cooking program list 20
Sauté function 21
Using as a pressure cooker 22
Slow cooker program 28
Useful tips 30
Care & cleaning 31
Troubleshooting 34
Spare parts 35
Specification 35
Topic
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NEVER FORCE THE
APPLIANCE OPEN.
MAKE SURE THAT
THE INSIDE PRESSURE
HAS RETURNED TO
NORMAL.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE
ANY PROBLEMS WITH
THE APPLIANCE,
SWITCH OFF AT THE
PLUG AND CALL OR
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
TEAM ON:
0344 800 0631 (UK)
0412 132 998 (Ireland)
EMAIL: customercare@
highstreettv.com
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Important Safety Information
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, ALONG WITH THE
MANUAL ENCLOSED AND KEEP BOTH FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. WARNING YOU ARE WORKING WITH
HOT LIQUIDS. YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE USE.
Before cooking
• ALWAYS ensure the INNER POT is in place before cooking.
• Food with skins (e.g sausages, chicken and fruit) MUST be pierced before cooking. Not
piercing the skin may result in the food expanding and may cause splashing of hot food after the
lid is released.
• Do not overfill the inner pot, only fill the pot to 2/3rds of its capacity.
• The lid must be closed fully before selecting a cooking function. Gently lower the lid and turn it
anti-clockwise until it clicks into place.
• Ensure the pressure release valve is in the closed position (pressure cooking functions only), and
check that it sits down correctly to seal the opening.
Beans, rice, pasta, pulses and porridge. Everything else
To max
level
1/2full
OPENCLOSED
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Important Safety Information (cont...)
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Quick release
Recommended for:
Quick cooking recipes and steaming, including
vegetables and seafood.
When the Keep Warm function has been
cancelled, move the pressure release valve to
the open position and only attempt to open lid
when all steam has released and the float valve
has dropped.
Leave the pressure cooker to stand for 1 - 2
minutes.
The Lid can now be opened, if the lid does not
open, wait a few more minutes and try again.
Never try to force the lid off as a locked lid is a
sign that the unit still has some pressure.
Slow release
Recommended for:
Food with skins (e.g sausages, chicken and fruit)
and foods with large liquid volume or high starch
content (such as porridge, soup, pasta, rice, fruit
and grains, and also delicate foods such as meats
and potato) can trap air and cause the food to
foam and expand which may cause splashing of
hot food after the lid is removed.
To avoid any splashing, after you have cancelled
the Keep Warm function leave the pressure
release valve in the closed position and allow
pressure to release naturally. This can take 15
minutes or more. Recipe dependant.. When
the float valve has dropped, move the pressure
release valve to open to ensure all the pressure
is released.
The Lid can now be opened, if the lid does not
open, wait a few more minutes and try again.
Never try to force the lid off as a locked lid is a
sign that the unit still has some pressure.
Wait at least 1–2 mins. Wait at least 15 mins.
For both methods, give the cooker a few gentle shakes while holding the base unit handles to
release any residual steam before opening the lid. There could still be steam held under the food that
has not yet broken the surface. Without gentle shaking, this steam could come to the surface even
several seconds after the lid has been removed.
Pressure release methods
• When the programme is finished and you wish to commence pressure release press the
“Cancel” button to cancel the Keep Warm function.
• When releasing the pressure valve, always use tongs and please wear oven gloves to turn the
pressure valve to the open position. This will protect against hot steam. The valve will lift up
slightly and steam will release. The lid won’t open until the steam has vented and pressure has
released.
• When opening the lid food will be hot, please always wear oven gloves and an apron to protect
against any splashing of the hot food.
NEVER FORCE OPEN THE LID
Float valve
Float valve
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• Readandfollowall
instructions carefully.
• Thisuser’smanualisalso
available in PDF format,
please contact the
Customer Services Team
if you wish to have one.
• Thisapplianceshallnot
be used by children.
Keep the appliance and
its cord out of reach of
children.
• Theapplianceisnot
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or a separate
remote-control system.
• Theappliancemay
be used by persons
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack
of experience or
knowledge, if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance.
Children must be
supervised to ensure
they do not play with the
appliance or any parts
of the appliance or the
packaging.
• Childrenshallnotplay
with the appliance.
• Toprotectagainst
electric shock do not
immerse or rinse cords
or plug in water or other
liquid.
• Donotoperateany
appliance with a
damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to
the nearest authorised
service facility for
examination, repair or
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Important Safeguards
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adjustment.
• Alwayscheckthe
pressure release devices
for clogs before use
• Donotopenthe
pressure cooker until
the unit has cooled and
all internal pressure has
been released. If the unit
is difficult to open, this
indicates that the cooker
is still pressurised – do
not force it open. Any
pressure in the cooker
can be hazardous. Please
read these instructions.
• NEVERFORCEOPEN
the pressure cooker. If
you need to open the
pressure cooker press
the CANCEL button
and using tongs or a
kitchen tool carefully
rotate the pressure
valve to the OPEN
position to fully release
the building pressure
inside the cooker.
Leave until the unit &
contents have cooled
down fully. Make sure
that all the steam
has dissipated from
the cooker. Carefully
turn the handle anti
clockwise to open.
Always open the lid
away from you to
avoid skin contact with
any remaining heat or
steam.
• Thisapplianceis
intended to be used in
household and similar
applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other
working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels,
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motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
• Theheatingelementsurfaceissubjecttoresidualheat
after use, please pay attention to it.
• AVOIDSPILLAGEONTHECONNECTOR.
• Do not let children near the pressure cooker when in use.
• Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven.
• Move the pressure cooker under pressure with the greatest care. Do not touch hot
surfaces. Use the handles and knobs. If necessary, use protection.
• Do not use the pressure cooker for a purpose other than the one for which it is
intended.
• This appliance cooks under pressure, Scalds may result from inappropriate use of the
pressure cooker. Make sure that the cooker is properly closed before applying heat,
see ‘Instructions for use’.
• Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making sure that its
internal pressure has completely dropped, see ‘Instructions for use’.
• Never use your pressure cooker without adding water, this would seriously damage it.
• Do not fill the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking foodstuffs which
expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker
to more than half of its capacity.
• Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions of use.
• After cooking meat with a skin (e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under the effect of
pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is swollen; you might be scalded.
• When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid
food ejection.
• Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed, see ‘Instructions for use’.
• Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying of
food.
• Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions
specified in the instructions for use.
• Only use manufacturer’s spare parts in accordance with the relevant model. In
particular, use a body and a lid from the same manufacturer indicated as being
compatible.
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• Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseandbeforecleaning.Allowtocoolbeforeputting
on or taking off parts.
• Donottouchhotsurfaces.Usehandlesorknobs.
• Donotuseanyattachmentsorutensilsthatwerenotrecommendedorsupplied
by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not recommended for use by the
manufacturer may cause serious hazardous situations including personal injury.
• Donotuseoutdoors.
• Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter,ortouchhotsurfaces.
• Donotplaceonornearahotgasorelectricburner,orinaheatedoven.
• Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovinganappliancecontaininghotoilorother
hot liquids.
• Alwaysattachplugtoappliancerst,thenplugcordintothewalloutlet.To
disconnect, remove the plug from wall outlet.
• Donotuseapplianceforanythingotherthanitsintendeduse.
• Thisappliancecooksunderpressure.Improperusemayresultinscaldinginjury.
Make certain that the unit is properly closed before operating. See instructions
For Use.
• NeverlltheunitaboveMAXlineintheInnerPot.Whenusingfoodsthat
expand during cooking such as rice or dried beans, follow the recipe for
“pressurecooking”thoseproducts,andasaruleofthumb,donotlltheunit
abovethe“halfway”point.Overllingmaycauseclogging,allowingexcess
pressure to develop.
• BeAwarethatcertainfoods,suchasapple-sauce,cranberries,pearlbarley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti,
can foam, froth, sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent).
Recipes using these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.
• Donotusethispressurecookerforpressurefryingwithoil.
• Thisappliancehasbeendesignedforusewitha3prong,grounded,220-240V
electrical outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• Thepressurecookergeneratesextremeheatandsteaminitsoperation.All
necessaryprecautionsmustbetakentoavoidre,burnsandotherpersonal
injuryduringitsoperation.
• Wheninoperationthepressurecookerrequiressufcientairspaceonallsides
including top and bottom. Never operate the unit near any flammable materials such
as dish towels, paper towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• Alwaysplugtheelectricalcorddirectlyintothewalloutlet.Neverusethisunitwithan
extension cord of any kind.
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• Anyonewhohasnotfullyreadandunderstoodalloperatingandsafetyinstructions
contained in this manual is not qualified to operate or clean this appliance.
• Ifthisunitfallsoraccidentallybecomesimmersedinwater,unplugitfromwalloutlet
immediately. Do not reach into the water!
• Donotoperatethisapplianceonanunstablesurface.
• Ifthisappliancebeginstomalfunctionduringuse,immediatelyunplugthecord.Do
not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
• CAUTION:TOREDUCERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKCOOKONLYINTHE
REMOVABLE CONTAINER.
• Do not immerse the housing or base in water.
• Before use, clean the bottom of the Inner Pot and the surface of the heater plate…
insert the Inner Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and counter clockwise until you are
sure it is sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to do so will prevent proper
operation and may cause damage to the unit.
• CAUTIONHOTSURFACE.Thisappliancegeneratesheatandescapingsteam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of personal
injury,res,anddamagetoproperty.
• Wheninoperation,neverleavetheapplianceunattended.
• Becarefulalsoabouttheriskofscaldingfromthesteamcomingoutoftheappliance
when you open the lid. First open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to escape
gently.
• Ifthesilicongasketorinnerpotaredamagedinanyway. DO NOT USE and call
customer services for a replacement.
• Makesurethattheapplianceisproperlyclosedbeforebringinguptopressure(see
Instructions for use).
• Donotusetheapplianceempty,withoutitsinnerpotorwithoutliquidinsidethe
inner pot. This could cause serious damage to the appliance.
• Aftercookingmeatwhichhasanouterlayerofskin(suchasOxtongue,baconjoints,
chicken etc.), which could swell (due to the effects of pressure), do not pierce the skin
after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it BEFORE cooking.
• Whencookingfoodwithathicktexture(chickpeas,rhubarb,compotes,etc.),shake
the appliance slightly before opening it to ensure that the food or cooking juices do
not spurt out.
• Pleasebeawarethatquicklyreleasingthepressureaftercookingisnotsuitablefor
food with a large liquid volume or high starch content (e.g. porridge, congee, sticky
liquids, soup etc.). Food content may splatter out from the pressure release valve.
Use natural release method instead - allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the
pressure valve drops down. This may take between 15 and 20 minutes.
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• THELIDMUSTBECLOSEDFULLYBEFORESELECTINGAPRESSUREFUNCTION.
• LETTHEFOODSETTLEFORATLEASTTWOMINUTESAFTERPRESSURE
RELEASE PRESSURE VALVE HAS DROPPED.
• ALWAYSSHAKETHEUNITSLIGHTLYAFTERTHEPRESSUREVALVEHAS
DROPPED BEFORE OPENING THE LID.
NOTE: This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordnances.
Short Cord Instructions Electric Power
• A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Do not use an
extension cord with this product.
• If the electrical circuit is overloaded
with other appliances, your appliance
may not operate properly. It should
be operated on a dedicated electrical
circuit
Need help? We’re here for you.
Please contact our Customer Services Team on:
Phone: [phone] (UK) / 0412 132 998 (Ireland)
Email: customercar[email protected]
Visit: drewandcole.com/support for FAQ’s
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Safety Features
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• The pressure release valve will
automatically exhaust and limit the
pressure.
• If the pressure release valve fails the lid
will release the pressure. In this case
the pressure release valve is faulty and
needs to be replaced.
• The cooker features a safety
temperature cut out if the temperature
rises too much, it will cut off and
only start heating again when the
temperature has returned to the
normal temperature.
• If this function fails the pressure cooker
will cut off, it will not re-start and needs
to be replaced.
• The lid cannot be opened if the
pressure inside is high.
• The pressure cooker mode will only
function when the lid is fully closed.
Box Contents
Pressure
cooker
Inner pot
Steamer
basket
Condensation
cup
Instruction
manual
Power cord Pressure valve
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Preparing Your Pressure Cooker
Important: Before using your pressure cooker for the first time you will have
to wash the inner pot, steamer basket in warm soapy water, rinse then dry
thoroughly. Never use metal scourers to clean the utensils as this will damage
the surfaces.
To open the lid turn the handle on the
top anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Remove the inner pot.
Remove all of the items from inside
your inner pot.
Lift the lid off the pressure cooker.
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Preparing Your Pressure Cooker (cont...)
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Slot the pressure valve into the large
recess on the top of the pressure
cookers lid.
Push the pressure valve down until it
locks in place with a click.
Slot the end of the power cord into
the socket on the rear of the pressure
cooker as shown in the diagram.
Plug the other end of the power cable
into a power socket and turn on the
power at the socket if required.
Place the inner pot into the outer body
of the pressure cooker.
Your pressure cooker is now ready for
use.
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Preparing Your Pressure Cooker (cont...)
Ensure the tab on the back of the lid
slots into the channel on the back of
the pressure cooker.
Turn the lid clockwise until it locks with
a click.
Place the lid back onto the pressure
cooker.
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Quick select
cooking
programs
buttons
Keep warm / Slow
cook programs
button
Cancel program
button
Delay Timer
Use to set the delay time
using the + and – buttons
Time adjustment buttons
Use to reduce and increase the time
Quick select
cooking
programs
buttons
LCD display
Preparing Your Pressure Cooker (cont...)
Control Panel Features
Your pressure cooker is now ready for
pressure cleaning, see opposite page.
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Before Using For The First Time
Remove the lid by turning it anti-
clockwise (1) then lifting it off the top
of the pressure cooker (2).
Fill the inner pot with water up to the
1/2 mark on the side of the pot using
a jug.
Place the lid back onto the pressure
cooker (1) and lock by turning
clockwise (2).
Turn the pressure cooker on at the
socket if required.
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Before Using For The First Time (cont...)
Once the program has finished, your
pressure cooker will ‘Beep’.
Press the CANCEL button to cancel
the keep warm function.
Turn the pressure release valve to the
CLOSED position.
Select the stew function by pressing
the illuminated STEW/SOUP button on
the front of your pressure cooker.
The digits on the display will spin until
the pressure cooker is at the correct
temperature and pressure and the float
valve will rise.
Now the countdown will begin.
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Before Using For The First Time (cont...)
Releasing the steam
You will now have to open the Steam
Release valve, to do this cover your
hand with an oven glove or similar or
better use a pair of tongs to turn the
valve to the release setting.
Allow your pressure cooker to cool
down for 15 minutes.
Open the lid by turning it anti-
clockwise (1) and then lift off the
pressure cooker (2).
Remove and empty the inner pan using
oven gloves or a heat proof cloth.
Your pressure cookers inner valves and
lid are now thoroughly cleaned.
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Cooking Program List
Program Default
time
Time
adjust
Adjust
intervals Temp Keep
warm Pressure Lid Display
text
Lid must
betted
Sauté 5 min 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 165 ºC 24 hours No
pressure Lid off 5 mins No
Steam 8 min 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours No
pressure Lid on 8 mins No
Slow
cook 3 hours 30 mins -
24 hours 15 mins 70 ºC 24 hours No
pressure Lid on 3 hours No
Keep
warm 24 hours N/A N/A 70 ºC 24 hours No
pressure Lid on 24 hours No
Delay
timer 30 mins 30 mins -
24 hours 30 mins N/A N/A N/A N/A 30 mins Yes
Meat 40 mins 1 min -
180 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 40 mins Yes
Stew /
Soup 20 mins 1 min -
120 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 20 mins Yes
Poultry 15 mins 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 15 mins Yes
Chilli /
Curry 20 mins 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 20 mins Yes
Fish /
Veg 2 mins 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 2 mins Yes
Rice 12 mins 1 min -
60 mins 1 min 100 ºC 24 hours Pressure Lid on 12 mins Yes
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