IKEA VARDESATTA User manual

VÄRDESÄTTA
ENGLISH
Make sure to read
carefully and
always save these
instructions for
future reference.
日本語
この説明書を必ずよくお
読みになり、必要なとき
にご覧いただけるように
必ず大切に保管してくだ
さい。

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1. Name of the parts
1. Pot handle
2. Safety opening
3. Pressure regulator (weight valve)
4. Lid
5. Safety valve
6. Lock
7. Lid handle
8. Gasket (not visible; inside the lid)
9. Pot
10. Pot handle
2. IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
3. Close supervision is necessary
when the pressure cooker is used
near children.
4. Do not place the pressure cooker
in a heated oven.
5. Extreme caution must be used
when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
6. Do not use pressure cooker for
other than intended use.
7. The pressure cooker is pressured
by heat, and gets very hot. Improper
use may lead to burns or other
injuries. Make sure the pressure
cooker is properly closed before
operating. See section "Instructions
for use".
8. Do not ll the pressure cooker
2/3 of its capacity (see “MAX”
mark inside the pot). When
cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice,
dried vegetables or noodles,
do not ll the pressure cooker
above 1/3 of its capacity (see
“1/3” mark inside the pot). If
the pot is overlled, parts of
ingredients such as bean skins,
noodles or other risk clogging
the vent pipe, which may lead
to build-up of excess pressure.
Do not use baking soda etc. that
have thermal reaction or a lot of
oil. See section “Instructions for
use”.
9. Please note that sticky
ingredients such as curry or
stew may get trapped inside
the safety device, hindering
proper pressure adjustment.
Make sure to remove the lid
after adding roux. Be aware
that certain foods, such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl
barley, oatmeal or other cereals,
split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam,
froth, and sputter, and clog
the safety device (steam vent).
These foods should not be
cooked in a pressure cooker.
10. Always check the pressure
release device for clogging before
use. A clogged safety device may
lead to pressure build-up, which
could cause injuries. If necessary,
clean the safety device with a thin
rod, like a chopstick, and make sure
it moves freely. Remove any food
residue.
11. Do not open the pressure
cooker until the unit has cooled
and all internal pressure has
been released. If the handles
are difcult to push apart, this
indicates that the cooker is still
pressurized – do not force it
open. Any pressure in the cooker
can be hazardous. See section
"Instructions for use".
12. Do not use this pressure cooker
for pressure frying with oil.

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13. When the normal operating
pressure is reached, turn the heat
down so all the liquid, which creates
the steam, does not evaporate.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Technical information
Working pressure: 0,6 bar (setting 1) and
1,0 bar (setting 2).
Steam releasing pressure: 300 kpa.
Usable capacity: Either 6 litres or 4 litres.
Licensholder: IKEA of Sweden,
Tulpanvägen 8 SE-343 81, Älmhult Sweden.
Model: 10286747, 30286746, 70290671,
80286744, 90286748, 90290670
4. Safety information
The pressure cooker comes with a pressure
regulator in the lid which keeps the desired
pressure setting constant.
General safety advice
─Be sure to check before every use that
the pressure regulator 3and the safety
valve 5are manoeuvrable and not
blocked up (see section "Instructions for
use").
─Always ensure that the pressure cooker
is closed correctly before putting it on
the hob (see section "Instructions for
use").
─The pressure regulator 3should never be
covered by any objects.
─Always ensure the safety opening 2is
facing away from you during use and that
it is not facing where others may pass by.
In the event of a fault, a lot of steam will
escape.
─Should steam escape from the safety
valve 5or the safety opening 2, imme-
diately turn off the heat supply as the
pressure inside the pressure cooker is too
high. Do not continue to use the pressure
cooker until the problem has been cor-
rected (see section "Troubleshooting").
─To avoid damaging the pressure cooker,
you should ensure that the pot always
contains at least 0.25 litres of liquid, so
that sufcient steam can be produced
and the pressure cooker doesn’t overheat
and boil dry.
─WARNING: Repairs to the pressure
cooker may only be made by an author-
ised professional.
Good to know
─The pressure cooker is suitable for use
on all types of hobs, including induction
hobs.
─The pressure cooker can be used as a
traditional pot (without the lid) to brown
food before pressure cooking.
─By placing the pressure cooker on a
hob with the same or a smaller diam-
eter you can save energy. Caution! The
hob should not be bigger than the base
of the pressure cooker. Otherwise this
could lead to too much heat rising up
the sides of the base, thereby damag-
ing the plastic handles.
─Always lift the pressure cooker when
moving it on a glass ceramic hob to
avoid the risk of scratching the hob.
─The handle and pressure adjusting
device may be hot during or right
after the cooking process is done.
Use pot holders or oven mittens to
avoid the risk of burn injuries.
─Never let the pressure cooker boil
dry, as it would cause serious dam-
age to the pressure cooker. Do not
attempt to heat the pot rapidly by
using high heat.
─The pressure cooker is designed ex-
clusively for cooking, not for storing
food. Food that is stored in the pressure
cooker for a longer period may affect the
surface and take on the taste of metal.
─When the pressure cooker is used on a
gas hob make certain the ames do not
touch the handles.
5. Instructions for use
Before each use
Before cooking with the pressure cooker,
you should check all the safety functions to
avoid causing any damage to the pressure
cooker.
1. Make sure that the openings for the
pressure regulator 3on the inside of the
lid are clean and not clogged. To check,
remove the pressure regulator from the
lid. Hold the lid and pressure regulator
against the light and inspect carefully.
Clean with a thin rod, wire or similar if
necessary.

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2. Should this not be the case, clean
the pressure regulator 3(see section
"Cleaning and storing").
3. Check that the safety valve 5is
movable and not stuck.
4. Check that the gasket 8is not damaged
in any way, i.e. that it is not split.
Note! Over time the gasket can become
hard and will therefore no longer
provide an air-tight seal. This will lead
to steam escaping from the rim of the
lid and the gasket will therefore require
replacing. For replacement gaskets,
please contact your nearest IKEA Store/
Customer service or visit www.ikea.
com.
How to use the pressure cooker
5. Fill the pot with food and/or liquid.
Caution! Never ll the pressure
cooker with food and liquid above the
"MAX" mark on the inside of the pot.
This corresponds to a maximum of 4
litres (for pressure cooker with usable
capacity of 6 litres) and maximum of 2,
5 litres (for pressure cooker with usable
capacity of 4 litres). When cooking food
that swells, such as rice or pulses, you
should never ll the pot above the "1/3"
mark on the inside of the pot. This will
prevent the food from reaching the
lid and potentially blocking the safety
valve.
6. Place the lid 4 on the pot 9 in such
a way that the triangular mark on
the lid is pointing to the stud on
the pot handle 10. Please make
sure that the triangular mark on
the lid 4 comes at the centre of the
pot handle 10. Otherwise, you may
not be able to take the lid off.
7. Turn the lid until the lid handle 7and the
pot handle 10 are aligned and audibly
click into place.
8. Choose the desired cooking setting on
the pressure regulator 3:
I; Slow cooking
II; Fast cooking
9. Place the pressure cooker on a hob
which is a similar size to the base of
the pressure cooker. Caution! The hob
should not be bigger than the base of
the pressure cooker. Otherwise this
could lead to too much heat rising up
the sides of the base, thereby damaging
the plastic handles.
10. Turn the hob onto the highest setting. As
soon as there is pressure in the pressure
cooker, the red safety valve 5will move
upwards thereby locking the lid.
Note! At the beginning of the cooking
time, a little steam may emerge from
the safety valve.
11. As soon as steam starts to come out
of the pressure regulator 3, lower the
temperature of the hob to around 1/3
so that only a small amount of steam
comes out. Now the pressure cooker is
cooking food quickly and saving energy.
Warning! If there is a lot of steam
coming from the pressure regulator 3
and the pressure regulator is moving,
the pressure is too high and you must
lower the setting on the hob. Be careful
not to burn yourself on the hot steam.
Opening the pressure cooker
Caution! If the red safety valve 5 is
still raised, the pressure cooker is
still pressurised and the lid cannot be
opened. Under no circumstances should
you attempt to force the lid open, as
the sudden release of pressure could
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Be very careful when opening the lid. Any
pressure left inside the pot is dangerous,
as the lid could blow off or the hot contents
could spatter on your hands or arms, which
could cause burn injuries. The pressure
cooker will only open once the red safety
valve 5 has dropped down. This can be done
either of three ways.Never entirely immerse
the pressure cooker in water. Otherwise the
pressure will instantly drop which can lead
to the base as well as the food being ruined.
Three ways to open the pressure
cooker
There are three methods to reduce pressure
in the pressure cooker in order to be able to
open it;
Method 1: Releasing steam
This method requires releasing as much
steam as possible until the pressure in the
pressure cooker has decreased enough to
be able to remove the lid.
Warning! Be aware that the pressure
regulator 3is facing away from you when
turning to steam release setting as this
method means a lot of steam will escape
from the pressure regulator 3. Do not cover
the pressure regulator 3 with your hand
when turning the pressure regulator to
steam release as a lot of steam will escape
right up with the risk of burning your hand.
You should therefore be careful not to scald
yourself.
1. Remove the pressure cooker from the
hob.
2. Carefully pull the pressure regulator 3
using a nger to the steam releasing
setting.
3. Wait until the pressure has
equalised and the red safety valve
5 falls back down, check that there
are no more steam reeking and
remove the weight valve using
pot holders as the weight valve is
very hot. Note! As soon as the red
safety valve 5 falls back down, the
temperature inside the pressure
cooker is still almost 100 °C.
4. Slide the lock 6 forwards and turn the
lid anticlockwise at the same time, until
the triangular mark on the lid is pointing
to the stud on the pot handle 10. Note!
As soon as you slide the lock 6 forwards,
some residual steam may escape.
5. Remove the lid from the pot.
Method 2: Saving energy
Method 2 requires the pressure cooker to
be turned off a few minutes before the food
has nished cooking, leaving the pressure
cooker on the hob. This uses the residual
heat optimally and saves energy.
1. Wait until the pressure has stabilised
and the red safety valve 5drops down.
Note! When the safety valve 5drops
down, the temperature inside the
pressure cooker is still around 100 °C.

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2. Slide the lock 6forwards and turn the lid
anticlockwise at the same time, until the
triangular mark on the lid is pointing to
the stud on the pot handle 10.
Note: As soon as you slide the lock 6
forwards, some residual steam may
escape.
3. Remove the lid from the pot.
Method 3: Saving time
Method 3 requires you to remove the
pressure cooker from the hob once the
food has nished cooking. In order to
be able to open the lid straight away,
the pressure in the base has to be
released manually. This method in
particular saves time.
1. Hold the pressure cooker under running
water until the safety valve 5drops
down (the pressure of the water should
not be too high). Caution! Take care to
prevent the water jet from hitting the
pressure regulator 3or the safety valve
5, as water might otherwise get inside
the pot and dilute your food.
2. Slide the handle to open
slightly and make sure that
no steam is escaping from the
gap before fully opening the
lid.
3. If the moving the handle feels
heavier than usual, there
may still be residual internal
pressure. Do not force the lid
open. Try opening it again
after moving the weight valve
to the starting position and
cooling the pot under running
water following previous
instructions. Use pot holders
when moving the weight valve
as the weight valve is very hot.
4. Slide the lock 6forwards and turn the lid
anticlockwise at the same time, until the
triangular mark on the lid is pointing to
the stud on the pot handle 10.
Note: As soon as you slide the lock 6
forwards, some residual steam may
escape.
5. Remove the lid from the pot.
6. Cleaning and storing
Your pressure cooker is easy to clean and
maintain. In order to enjoy your pressure
cooker for a long time, please ensure you
always observe the following cleaning
instructions.
Frequency of cleaning:
Activity Frequency
Clean pot 9
Clean pressure
regulator 3
Clean lid 4
Clean safety valve 5
Clean gasket 8
Replace gasket 8
After each use
When dirty
After each use
After each use
After each use
When needed.
Contact your
nearest IKEA store/
Customer service or
visit www.ikea.com
for support.
How to clean the pressure cooker
Always wash the pressure cooker after use.
— The pressure cooker should always be
washed by hand.
— Do not use steel wool or anything that
may scratch the surface.
— If possible you should clean the pressure
cooker directly after use so that any left-
overs do not dry and stick to the pot.