Kelomat ALFA User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PRESSURE COOKER
3.0 L, 4.5 L, 6.0 L
KELOMAT
ALFA

FASTER
thanks to the steam pressure = the cooking
times are reduced by around one third.
BETTER
thanks to the short cooking times =
the steam doesn’t drain the food of goodness;
its aromas and flavour aren't lost.
HEALTHIER
thanks to the brief exposure to heat under
the air seal = the valuable yet oxygen-sensitive
vitamins and minerals are retained.
MORE EFFICIENT
thanks to the shorter cooking time and
thermal sandwich base = this significantly
reduces the energy consumption.
KELOMAT – SIMPLY SUPER COOKING.

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Thank you for choosing an original KELOMAT ALFA
pressure cooker.
The Austrian cookware brand KELOMAT has been
around since 1948. The innovative pressure cooker
was the first KELOMAT product. It impresses and
excites many people with its unique and fast cook-
ing method, in the past as well as today. Today, the
KELOMAT brand offers a wide range of high-quality
cookware, pans, baking utensils, knives, kitchen
aids…
Thanks to its sophisticated technology, the
KELOMAT ALFA pressure cooker allows you to cook
quickly and safely under steam pressure. The extra
strong, encapsulated thermal sandwich base also
ensures the optimal utilisation of energy for all stove
types (gas, electrical, ceramic and induction).
Faster, better, healthier and more efficient cooking
are the benefits of cooking with the ALFA pressure
cooker.
You will quickly become familiar with your new
KELOMAT ALFA. It’s easy to use and offers you a
high level of safety. However, please make sure you
observe the detailed instructions for use, because
a pressure cooker is pressurised during operation
and can lead to injuries if used improperly.
With the detailed cooking times table (in this bro-
chure) and many tried and tested recipes for soups,
meat, fish, vegetables, stews, fruit and sweet dishes
(in our recipe book as well as at www.kelomat.at),
I hope you have a great start with the healthy,
efficient and fast cooking style with your new
KELOMAT ALFA pressure cooker.
Julian Riess, Qualified Engineer
Managing Director of Sales/Marketing
FASTER
thanks to the steam pressure = the cooking
times are reduced by around one third.
BETTER
thanks to the short cooking times =
the steam doesn’t drain the food of goodness;
its aromas and flavour aren't lost.
HEALTHIER
thanks to the brief exposure to heat under
the air seal = the valuable yet oxygen-sensitive
vitamins and minerals are retained.
MORE EFFICIENT
thanks to the shorter cooking time and
thermal sandwich base = this significantly
reduces the energy consumption.
KELOMAT – SIMPLY SUPER COOKING.

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PROPER USE
The pressure cooker is only designed for
the fast cooking of food under pressure.
It is only suitable for private use and not
for commercial cooking.
Only use the pressure cooker as described
in these instructions.
Only use it with the heat sources stated
in these instructions. Any other usage is
considered improper and can lead to
material damage or even personal injury.
The pressure cooker is not a toy.
INCLUDED
• Alfa pot with pressure lid
• 2 silicone caps
• Instructions for use
• Quick guide
TECHNICAL DATA
Operating pressure:
• Setting 1: 0.6 bar/60 kPa
• Setting 2: 1.0 bar/100 kPa
• Max: 3.0 bar/300 kPa
The pot is suitable for all stove types.
Nominal
volume
Fill level
max 2/3
Pot Ø
6.0 litres
4.5 litres
3.0 litres
3,0 litres
4.0 litres
3.0 litres
2.0 litres
2.0 litres
22 cm
22 cm
22 cm
18 cm

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PROPER USE
The pressure cooker is only designed for
the fast cooking of food under pressure.
It is only suitable for private use and not
for commercial cooking.
Only use the pressure cooker as described
in these instructions.
Only use it with the heat sources stated
in these instructions. Any other usage is
considered improper and can lead to
material damage or even personal injury.
The pressure cooker is not a toy.
INCLUDED
• Alfa pot with pressure lid
• 2 silicone caps
• Instructions for use
• Quick guide
TECHNICAL DATA
Operating pressure:
• Setting 1: 0.6 bar/60 kPa
• Setting 2: 1.0 bar/100 kPa
• Max: 3.0 bar/300 kPa
The pot is suitable for all stove types.
Nominal
volume
Fill level
max 2/3
Pot Ø
6.0 litres
4.5 litres
3.0 litres
3,0 litres
4.0 litres
3.0 litres
2.0 litres
2.0 litres
22 cm
22 cm
22 cm
18 cm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ...................................................... 3
Technical data ............................................ 4
Proper use .................................................. 4
Safety information ................................ 6–7
Quick guide ............................................. 8–9
Overview ................................................... 10
Parts/function ................................... 11–12
The safety system
Closing the pot
The steam insert, optional
The advantages
Pressure cooking with Alfa ........... 12–15
Before cooking
Pressure cooking is this simple…
Setting the pressure level
Setting the stove to the highest
heat level
The cooking time is complete…
Leaving the pot to cool: Slowly and
gradually reducing the steam…
Opening the pot
Questions and answers ........................ 16
Cleaning, care, maintenance .............. 17
Warranty and disposal .......................... 18
Replacement parts ................................. 19
Service centre .......................................... 19
Cooking times – tips and tricks ........... 20
Cooking times table ........................ 21–22
EU Declaration of Conformity ............. 23
CONTENT

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read through these instructions
before the first use. Please read through
the safety information in particular and
pay attention to this. Keep the instruc-
tions for later reference and pass these
on if you give the product to another
user.
• Never give the pressure cooker to any-
one who has not first familiarised them-
selves with the instructions for use.
• The pressure cooker should never be left
unsupervised when it is pressurised.
• Children should be kept away from the
pressure cooker when it is in use.
• Only use the pressure cooker for the
intended purpose of pressure cooking.
• Before each use, check that the safety
valve, pressure regulating valve and seal-
ing ring are clean and working properly.
Make sure that the valves are not
blocked.
• Pressure is generated during the cooking
process. This is why it is important to
check whether the valves are blocked
and to seal the pot correctly before
use (see “Pressure cooking with ALFA”
page 12–15). Please read the use and
safety information in the instructions for
use and follow these, as using the pot
incorrectly can lead to injuries or it may
damage the pot.
• Observe the minimum fill level of 250 ml
of liquid. Do not exceed the stated max-
imum fill level (fill level = liquid + food
to be cooked). Only use it with the heat
sources stated in the instructions.
• The thermal sandwich base may only
be set to the stove plate suitable for its
size. When heating, always observe the
highest power level.
• When using the pot on an electric stove,
the stove plate must always be smaller
than or equal to the diameter of the pot.
• When using the pot on a gas stove, the
flames must not exceed the diameter of
the base. If the gas flames are too wide,
this may damage the handles.
• When using the pot on a ceramic stove,
the base of the pot should be clean and dry.
For use on induction heat sources:
• Never heat up the pot without liquid
(min. 250 ml).
• Heating using induction may lead to a
slight generation of noise (clicking or
humming) depending on your stove.
• The pot must be positioned in the centre
of the induction hob surface. The effec-
tive diameter of the base is 19 cm.
• The pressure cooker must never be used
to fry or roast with oil under pressure.
• Never use the pressure cooker lid in the
oven!
• Do not use the pressure cooker under a
grill.
• Only touch the handles of the hot pot.
Move the pressure cooker very carefully
when it is pressurised. Do not touch the
hot surfaces, use the handles and knobs
instead. You should also use oven gloves
or potholders.
• The pressure cooker should never be
opened with force. Before opening,
ensure that the pressure has dissipated
completely. (You can find details about
this in the “Quick guide” page 9 point 9)
• Keep your hands, head and body away
from the steam dissipation area when
allowing steam to dissipate.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read through these instructions
before the first use. Please read through
the safety information in particular and
pay attention to this. Keep the instruc-
tions for later reference and pass these
on if you give the product to another
user.
• Never give the pressure cooker to any-
one who has not first familiarised them-
selves with the instructions for use.
• The pressure cooker should never be left
unsupervised when it is pressurised.
• Children should be kept away from the
pressure cooker when it is in use.
• Only use the pressure cooker for the
intended purpose of pressure cooking.
• Before each use, check that the safety
valve, pressure regulating valve and seal-
ing ring are clean and working properly.
Make sure that the valves are not
blocked.
• Pressure is generated during the cooking
process. This is why it is important to
check whether the valves are blocked
and to seal the pot correctly before
use (see “Pressure cooking with ALFA”
page 12–15). Please read the use and
safety information in the instructions for
use and follow these, as using the pot
incorrectly can lead to injuries or it may
damage the pot.
• Observe the minimum fill level of 250 ml
of liquid. Do not exceed the stated max-
imum fill level (fill level = liquid + food
to be cooked). Only use it with the heat
sources stated in the instructions.
• The thermal sandwich base may only
be set to the stove plate suitable for its
size. When heating, always observe the
highest power level.
• When using the pot on an electric stove,
the stove plate must always be smaller
than or equal to the diameter of the pot.
• When using the pot on a gas stove, the
flames must not exceed the diameter of
the base. If the gas flames are too wide,
this may damage the handles.
• When using the pot on a ceramic stove,
the base of the pot should be clean and dry.
For use on induction heat sources:
• Never heat up the pot without liquid
(min. 250 ml).
• Heating using induction may lead to a
slight generation of noise (clicking or
humming) depending on your stove.
• The pot must be positioned in the centre
of the induction hob surface. The effec-
tive diameter of the base is 19 cm.
• The pressure cooker must never be used
to fry or roast with oil under pressure.
• Never use the pressure cooker lid in the
oven!
• Do not use the pressure cooker under a
grill.
• Only touch the handles of the hot pot.
Move the pressure cooker very carefully
when it is pressurised. Do not touch the
hot surfaces, use the handles and knobs
instead. You should also use oven gloves
or potholders.
• The pressure cooker should never be
opened with force. Before opening,
ensure that the pressure has dissipated
completely. (You can find details about
this in the “Quick guide” page 9 point 9)
• Keep your hands, head and body away
from the steam dissipation area when
allowing steam to dissipate.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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• Do not put the pressure cooker lid (or its
parts) in the dishwasher.
• Only use original replacement parts. If
your pot needs to be repaired, please
contact our KELOMAT service centres
(see page 19).
• Marks on the base of the pot can be
removed easily with lemon juice or
vinegar.
• Do not leave fat unattended. Please be
aware that hot fat can ignite. Do not ex-
tinguish burning fat with water. Instead,
use a suitable fire blanket or a class F fire
extinguisher.
• When preparing sausages with artificial
casings, these must be pierced before-
hand. If the casings are not pierced, they
swell under pressure and can burst. The
splashes created may lead to burns.
• If you have cooked meat with the skin
on (e.g. smoked meat, tongue, offal) and
this has swollen after cooking, do not
pierce; wait for the swelling to go down.
The juice splashing out may lead to
burns.
• Please do not cook any foods which tend
to create foam, such as apple sauce,
rhubarb, pasta products, oats or other
cereals. As these foods are caused to
surge upwards when cooking, there is
a risk that they may block the pressure
regulating valve. For this reason, check
that the valves are clear before using the
pot again.
• Never heat the pressure cooker without
filling it with contents (liquid). Cooking
without liquid will severely damage the
appliance.
• Never fill the pressure cooker with more
than 2/3 of its nominal volume. When
preparing food such as soups, rice or
dried vegetables which absorb liquid
during the cooking process, fill the
pressure cooker to a maximum of half its
nominal volume.
• For porridge-like contents, the pressure
cooker must be shaken side-to-side
lightly before opening (without pressure)
to avoid the food from spraying out.
• Do not make any adjustments to the
safety systems apart from regularly
cleaning the pressure valve, which is
listed in the instructions for use (page
17).
• If parts become defective, only use
original KELOMAT replacement parts.
You can obtain these from the KELOMAT
service centres (see page 19). Pressure
lids from other brands must not be used
as these are not technically compatible.
• Keep these instructions in a safe place.
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QUICK GUIDE
1. BEFORE USE
Open the packaging carefully and check
that all parts are present (see “Included”
on page 4).
Keep the packaging film away from chil-
dren. Danger of suffocating.
Clean the pot and all its parts before
the first use, as described in the chapter
“Cleaning, care, maintenance”.
2. OPENING
Push the locking slider forwards with your
thumb. Pull the lid and pot apart, remove
the lid.
3. ADDING THE FOOD TO BE COOKED
Observe the minimum liquid level of ap-
prox. 250 ml.
Now, add the food you wish to cook. The
maximum fill level is 2/3 of the pot volume.
For foods which absorb liquid, the maxi-
mum fill level is 1/2 of the pot volume (e.g.
dry pulses, rice).
The fill levels always include both the food
for cooking + liquid.
MIN
MAX
4. CLOSING
The circle symbol on the lid and the pot
handle should be aligned. Push the lid and
pot handle together, the pot is closed.
5. SETTING THE PRESSURE LEVEL
I Gentle setting
I I Fast setting
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QUICK GUIDE
1. BEFORE USE
Open the packaging carefully and check
that all parts are present (see “Included”
on page 4).
Keep the packaging film away from chil-
dren. Danger of suffocating.
Clean the pot and all its parts before
the first use, as described in the chapter
“Cleaning, care, maintenance”.
2. OPENING
Push the locking slider forwards with your
thumb. Pull the lid and pot apart, remove
the lid.
3. ADDING THE FOOD TO BE COOKED
Observe the minimum liquid level of ap-
prox. 250 ml.
Now, add the food you wish to cook. The
maximum fill level is 2/3 of the pot volume.
For foods which absorb liquid, the maxi-
mum fill level is 1/2 of the pot volume (e.g.
dry pulses, rice).
The fill levels always include both the food
for cooking + liquid.
MIN
MAX
4. CLOSING
The circle symbol on the lid and the pot
handle should be aligned. Push the lid and
pot handle together, the pot is closed.
5. SETTING THE PRESSURE LEVEL
I Gentle setting
I I Fast setting
QUICK GUIDE
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6. SETTING THE STOVE
Set the stove to the highest heat level.
Even if there is just a low build-up of
pressure in the pot, the red safety valve
becomes visible and the pot is locked.
7. THE PRESSURE COOKING BEGINS
Pressure indicator rises
Pressure is building up
1st white ring visible
I gentle setting reached – energy efficient 1
2nd white ring visible
I I fast setting reached – express 2
Set the stove to a low level!
Now, the cooking time begins.
3rd red ring
(overpressure)
1st white ring
(I = gentle setting)
2nd white ring
(I I = fast setting)
In the event of overpressure, a red ring
also becomes visible and the pot dissi-
pates the steam. You must then reduce
the heat level of the stove plate immedi-
ately until the red ring is no longer visible.
8. COOKING TIME COMPLETE
Switch off the stove around ten minutes
before the end of the cooking time.
9. ALLOWING STEAM TO DISSIPATE
Option 1
Leave the pot to stand and wait until the
pressure has dissipated.
Option 2
Dissipate the steam gradually by turning
the pressure valve to the “dissipate”
position slowly and gradually.
Caution: the steam is very hot!
10. OPENING THE POT
Once the red safety valve has gone down,
the pot can be opened.
Warning: Never open the lid with force!
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9The fill scale shows
the minimum and
maximum fill level.
The adjustable pressure regulating valve
The safety
window
The lid with
sealing ring
keeps the pot
airtight.
The pot body is made
from high-quality 18/10
stainless steel.
2
4
Pot handles with
flame protection
The thermal sandwich base is an extra strong,
energy-saving encapsulated base which is sui-
table for all stove types and which has the best
heating properties.
The red safety valve
Locking slider
Seal markings
The pressure level
indicator
11
1
5
7
6
8
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KELOMAT ALFA OVERVIEW
PARTS OVERVIEW
Base etching:
Product identification:
SKT = pressure cooker pot
SKP = pressure cooker pan
22 = 22 cm diameter
6.0 L = nominal contents
Stove plates: gas/electric/ceramic/induction
Cooking level pressure/max. operating pressure
Manufacturer/importer
Left: CE: Conformité Européenne
(= EU safety requirements are complied with).
Centre: TÜV test seal.
Right: suitable “for contact with food”.
KELOMAT
ALFA
EDELSTAHL ROSTFREI 18/10
SKT 22 6,0 L
Riess Kelomat GmbH, 3341 Ybbsitz/Österreich
0,6/1,0 bar / max. 3,0 bar
1
1
2
2
3
3
5
5
4
4

10
3
9The fill scale shows
the minimum and
maximum fill level.
The adjustable pressure regulating valve
The safety
window
The lid with
sealing ring
keeps the pot
airtight.
The pot body is made
from high-quality 18/10
stainless steel.
2
4
Pot handles with
flame protection
The thermal sandwich base is an extra strong,
energy-saving encapsulated base which is sui-
table for all stove types and which has the best
heating properties.
The red safety valve
Locking slider
Seal markings
The pressure level
indicator
11
1
5
7
6
8
10
KELOMAT ALFA OVERVIEW
PARTS OVERVIEW
Base etching:
Product identification:
SKT = pressure cooker pot
SKP = pressure cooker pan
22 = 22 cm diameter
6.0 L = nominal contents
Stove plates: gas/electric/ceramic/induction
Cooking level pressure/max. operating pressure
Manufacturer/importer
Left: CE: Conformité Européenne
(= EU safety requirements are complied with).
Centre: TÜV test seal.
Right: suitable “for contact with food”.
KELOMAT
ALFA
EDELSTAHL ROSTFREI 18/10
SKT 22 6,0 L
Riess Kelomat GmbH, 3341 Ybbsitz/Österreich
0,6/1,0 bar / max. 3,0 bar
1
1
2
2
3
3
5
5
4
4
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PARTS/FUNCTIONS
THE SAFETY SYSTEM:
THE CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE
PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
Information in recipes and cooking
times tables can only ever be guideline
values. This is why we have developed a
pressure regulating valve which you can
set at any point between positions 1 and
2. This gives you the advantage of being
able to adjust the pressure within the
pot individually via the valve depending
on the quantity and size of what you are
cooking.
Position I .................... “The gentle setting”
Position I I .............................. “The fast setting”
Position ...................... to dissipate pressure
Position to remove the pressure regulator
Maximum permitted pressure for this
pressure cooker: 3.0 bar / 300 kPa
Please find the optimal basic settings in
the cooking times table at the end of these
instructions.
THE PRESSURE LEVEL INDICATOR
shows you the pressure levels reached in
the pot. During the cooking process, the
first white ring (1 = gentle setting) or also
the second white ring (2 = fast setting)
should be permanently visible according
to the selected cooking level.
You can then reduce the energy input ac-
cordingly. If you do not reset the pressure
cooker on time, the pot will permanently
release steam via the pressure regulating
valve.
WARNING!
In the event of overpressure, a red ring
also becomes visible and the pot dissipates
the steam. You must then reduce the heat
level of the stove plate immediately until
the red ring is no longer visible.
1st white ring
(I = gentle setting)
2nd white ring
(I I = fast setting)
3rd red ring
(overpressure)
THE SAFETY VALVE
Even if there is just a low build-up of
pressure in the pot, the red safety valve
becomes visible and the pot is locked.
If the safety valve has lowered in the
handle until it is not visible, the pot is no
longer pressurised and can be opened.
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THE SAFETY WINDOW
An additional safety element is the safety
window integrated into the lid. If the
pressure within the pot is too high, the
sealing ring presses outwards through this
window and the steam can escape.
You can cook more healthily
Thanks to the oxygen-free steam cooking
and the shorter cooking times, your food
will be cooked in a particularly gentle
way. Each minute that you save means
you gain essential vitamins, nutrients and
minerals.
Your food is full of flavour
Thanks to the oxygen-free cooking pro-
cess, the aroma and the natural colours of
vegetables are largely retained.
You can cook faster and save time and
energy
With this pressure cooker, you save up
to 70% of time previously spent cooking.
And you save energy, up to 60% for slow-
cooked dishes, between 30% and 40%
for dishes with shorter cooking times.
You can cook with practically no cooking
smells and cooking vapour.
PRESSURE COOKING
WITH ALFA
BEFORE COOKING
Before each use, please check the function
and cleanliness of the safety valve, the
pressure regulating valve and the sealing
ring.
Pay particular attention to the safety valve
on the underside of the lid. This must be
able to move easily and should not be
stuck.
Use a pointed object to check this before
each cooking process (against spring
pressure).
Please also check the silicone cap of the
pressure indicator at the interior of the
lid for damage (cracks) and replace this,
if required. Also ensure that the cap sits
straight and completely over the indicator.
The silicone cap protects the pressure
indicator from becoming dirty.
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THE SAFETY WINDOW
An additional safety element is the safety
window integrated into the lid. If the
pressure within the pot is too high, the
sealing ring presses outwards through this
window and the steam can escape.
You can cook more healthily
Thanks to the oxygen-free steam cooking
and the shorter cooking times, your food
will be cooked in a particularly gentle
way. Each minute that you save means
you gain essential vitamins, nutrients and
minerals.
Your food is full of flavour
Thanks to the oxygen-free cooking pro-
cess, the aroma and the natural colours of
vegetables are largely retained.
You can cook faster and save time and
energy
With this pressure cooker, you save up
to 70% of time previously spent cooking.
And you save energy, up to 60% for slow-
cooked dishes, between 30% and 40%
for dishes with shorter cooking times.
You can cook with practically no cooking
smells and cooking vapour.
PRESSURE COOKING
WITH ALFA
BEFORE COOKING
Before each use, please check the function
and cleanliness of the safety valve, the
pressure regulating valve and the sealing
ring.
Pay particular attention to the safety valve
on the underside of the lid. This must be
able to move easily and should not be
stuck.
Use a pointed object to check this before
each cooking process (against spring
pressure).
Please also check the silicone cap of the
pressure indicator at the interior of the
lid for damage (cracks) and replace this,
if required. Also ensure that the cap sits
straight and completely over the indicator.
The silicone cap protects the pressure
indicator from becoming dirty.
PARTS/FUNCTIONS PRESSURE COOKING WITH ALFA
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For the steam build-up, pour the required
liquid (water, sauce or stock) into the pot
(minimum volume approx. 250 ml regard-
less of the amount of food to be cooked).
Warning: Always pour in enough liquid.
The pot must not “cook dry”.
NOW, ADD THE FOOD YOU WISH TO
COOK.
The minimum fill volume of liquid is
250 ml, the maximum fill amount is 2/3 of
the pot volume.
For foods which absorb liquid, the
maximum fill level must be 1/2 of the pot
volume.
The fill levels always include both the
food for cooking + liquid.
MIN
MAX
Note: To prevent the pot base from be-
coming damaged, you should only add
salt to water which is already boiling
and stir.
CLOSING THE POT
To do this, place the lid in such a way that
the seal markings are aligned and push
the lid and pot handles together. The lock-
ing slider clicks into place audibly.
STEAM INSERT/GRATE: (OPTIONAL)
Place the bar on the base of the pot and
place the steam insert on the stands.
Pour enough liquid into the pot so that the
insert is not steeped in the liquid. Food
which is to be steamed or stewed can
now be placed in the insert and cooked by
way of the steam generated.
Steam insert and grate (available as ac-
cessories) allow particularly gentle steam-
ing of vegetables and potatoes, and of
rice and sweet dishes (yeast dumplings)
with and without pressure. This method
of cooking keeps food tender and juicy.
Using the steam insert contributes signif-
icantly to a healthy diet, as water-soluble
vitamins and nutrients are retained and,
thanks to not requiring oils and fats, the
steam/stewing method is recommended
as part of a calorie-conscious diet.
PRESSURE COOKING WITH ALFA
PRESSURE COOKING WITH ALFA
Steam insert
only for 22 cm
Grate
only for 22 cm

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SELECT THE DESIRED COOKING
SETTING USING THE PRESSURE
REGULATING VALVE:
SETTING THE STOVE TO THE
HIGHEST HEAT LEVEL
With cooking setting preselected, place
the pressure cooker on the correct stove
plate and set this to the highest level.
OVERPRESSURE
When the pressure increases, the red
safety valve becomes visible. Now, the pot
can no longer be opened. Depending on
the fill level, it takes a few minutes until the
preset cooking setting is reached.
WARNING! In the event of overpressure, a
red ring also becomes visible and the pot
dissipates the steam. You must then reduce
the heat level of the stove plate immediate-
ly until the red ring is no longer visible.
PRESSURE COOKING WITH ALFA
I = Gentle setting
1st white ring visible
II = Fast setting
2nd white ring visible
Red ring visible (overpressure)
Steam dissipates from pot
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THE COOKING TIME BEGINS WHEN
THE 1ST OR 2ND WHITE RING IS VISIBLE.
THE PRESET COOKING SETTING HAS
BEEN REACHED.
Now, the stove plate must be set to a low
level.
This prevents unnecessary energy con-
sumption as well as the risk of cooking
without liquid.
You can find the cooking times table at
the end of these instructions.
THE COOKING TIME IS COMPLETE…
Switch off the stove!
Option 1
Allowing to cool:
Wait until the red safety valve has gone
down completely. The pressure shall then
dissipate gradually by itself. Recommend-
ed for foamy and porridge-like dishes
Option 2
Slowly and gradually reducing the
steam…
by gradually and slowly turning the pres-
sure valve to position .
WARNING: The escaping steam is very hot.
The steam escapes from the sides in an
upwards direction. Please do not put your
hands over the steam outlet, wait until no
more steam is escaping and the red safety
valve is no longer visible. This method
is not suitable for foamy or porridge-like
dishes.
OPENING THE POT
When no more steam is escaping, you can
open the pot.
Push the locking slider forwards with your
thumb. Pull the lid and pot apart, remove
the lid.
WARNING: Never open the lid with force.
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SELECT THE DESIRED COOKING
SETTING USING THE PRESSURE
REGULATING VALVE:
SETTING THE STOVE TO THE
HIGHEST HEAT LEVEL
With cooking setting preselected, place
the pressure cooker on the correct stove
plate and set this to the highest level.
OVERPRESSURE
When the pressure increases, the red
safety valve becomes visible. Now, the pot
can no longer be opened. Depending on
the fill level, it takes a few minutes until the
preset cooking setting is reached.
WARNING! In the event of overpressure, a
red ring also becomes visible and the pot
dissipates the steam. You must then reduce
the heat level of the stove plate immediate-
ly until the red ring is no longer visible.
PRESSURE COOKING WITH ALFA
I = Gentle setting
1st white ring visible
II = Fast setting
2nd white ring visible
Red ring visible (overpressure)
Steam dissipates from pot
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THE COOKING TIME BEGINS WHEN
THE 1ST OR 2ND WHITE RING IS VISIBLE.
THE PRESET COOKING SETTING HAS
BEEN REACHED.
Now, the stove plate must be set to a low
level.
This prevents unnecessary energy con-
sumption as well as the risk of cooking
without liquid.
You can find the cooking times table at
the end of these instructions.
THE COOKING TIME IS COMPLETE…
Switch off the stove!
Option 1
Allowing to cool:
Wait until the red safety valve has gone
down completely. The pressure shall then
dissipate gradually by itself. Recommend-
ed for foamy and porridge-like dishes
Option 2
Slowly and gradually reducing the
steam…
by gradually and slowly turning the pres-
sure valve to position .
WARNING: The escaping steam is very hot.
The steam escapes from the sides in an
upwards direction. Please do not put your
hands over the steam outlet, wait until no
more steam is escaping and the red safety
valve is no longer visible. This method
is not suitable for foamy or porridge-like
dishes.
OPENING THE POT
When no more steam is escaping, you can
open the pot.
Push the locking slider forwards with your
thumb. Pull the lid and pot apart, remove
the lid.
WARNING: Never open the lid with force.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If the pot is taking a very long time to
heat up:
• The energy input is too low
• Set the heat source to the highest level
If the red safety valve is not raised and
no steam is coming out of the valve
during cooking:
• This is normal in the first few minutes
(build-up of pressure)
• Otherwise, please check whether:
• The heat source is strong enough, if not,
increase the temperature
• There is sufficient liquid in the pot
• The pressure regulating valve is not at
• The pot is tightly closed
• The sealing ring or pot rim are damaged
If the safety valve is activated and no
steam is coming out of the pressure
regulating valve during cooking:
• Hold your pressure cooker under cold
water to dissipate steam
• Open the pot
• Clean the pressure regulating valve and
the safety valve
If the steam is escaping around the lid,
check:
• Whether the lid is sealed
• Whether the sealing ring is in the correct
position
• The condition of the sealing ring (replace
if necessary)
• The cleanliness of the lid, the safety valve
and the pressure regulating valve
• The proper condition of the pot rim
If the lid cannot be opened:
• Check whether the safety valve has com-
pletely lowered, if not: dissipate steam
• If required, cool the pot under cold water
If the food is not cooked, check:
• The cooking time (too short or too long)
• The power of the heat source
• The proper setting of the pressure regu-
lating valve
• The volume of liquid
If the pot handles are loose:
• Tighten with a screwdriver or take the
pot to one of our service centres
If the food is burned onto the pot:
• Allow your pot to soak for some time
before rinsing it
• Do not use cleaning agents which con-
tain alkaline solutions or chlorine
If one of the safety systems is triggered:
• Switch off the heat source
• Leave the pressure cooker to cool
• Open
• Inspect and clean the pressure regu-
lating valve, the safety valve and the
sealing ring
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CLEANING, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Clean your pressure cooker with hot
water and washing-up liquid after every
use. Please do not use any scratching or
scouring cleaning agents, or cleaning
agents which contain alkaline solutions
and chlorine.
The pot can be cleaned in the dishwash-
er WITHOUT ITS LID. The lid and sealing
ring should always be cleaned by hand.
CLEANING AND REPLACING THE
SEALING RING
Wipe the sealing ring and rinse under
warm running water, and dry. Pressure
cooker seals are subject to wear and
should be replaced regularly.
In the case of normal use, the sealing ring
should be replaced every year, depending
on the number of cooking processes.
It must be replaced at the latest when it
has become hard or dark.
THE SAFETY VALVE
Only needs to be cleaned under running
water and rinsed, when the lid is being
cleaned. It can be checked for movement
with a pointed object.
CLEANING THE PRESSURE REGULATING
VALVE
Remove the valve cap. To do this, press
and turn the valve completely to the left to
position:
The valve can simply be pulled upwards
out of its locking device. It is cleaned un-
der running water and then reinserted.
When reinserting the valve, please ob-
serve that the notches on the valve are
inserted into the correct holders.
The cleaned and dried pressure cooker
should be stored in a clean, dry and pro-
tected environment.
Do not position the lid, do not close it.
Instead, place the upturned lid on top of
the pot.
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CLEANING, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Clean your pressure cooker with hot
water and washing-up liquid after every
use. Please do not use any scratching or
scouring cleaning agents, or cleaning
agents which contain alkaline solutions
and chlorine.
The pot can be cleaned in the dishwash-
er WITHOUT ITS LID. The lid and sealing
ring should always be cleaned by hand.
CLEANING AND REPLACING THE
SEALING RING
Wipe the sealing ring and rinse under
warm running water, and dry. Pressure
cooker seals are subject to wear and
should be replaced regularly.
In the case of normal use, the sealing ring
should be replaced every year, depending
on the number of cooking processes.
It must be replaced at the latest when it
has become hard or dark.
THE SAFETY VALVE
Only needs to be cleaned under running
water and rinsed, when the lid is being
cleaned. It can be checked for movement
with a pointed object.
CLEANING THE PRESSURE REGULATING
VALVE
Remove the valve cap. To do this, press
and turn the valve completely to the left to
position:
The valve can simply be pulled upwards
out of its locking device. It is cleaned un-
der running water and then reinserted.
When reinserting the valve, please ob-
serve that the notches on the valve are
inserted into the correct holders.
The cleaned and dried pressure cooker
should be stored in a clean, dry and pro-
tected environment.
Do not position the lid, do not close it.
Instead, place the upturned lid on top of
the pot.
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Optionally available for:
KELOMAT Alfa, 3.0 L, 22 cm
KELOMAT Alfa, 4.5 L, 22 cm
KELOMAT Alfa, 6.0 L, 22 cm
3-YEAR WARRANTY
We guarantee that the KELOMAT ALFA is
free from structural and material defects.
However, in spite of our careful final
inspection, if a repair becomes necessary
which demonstrably results from a manu-
facturing or a material defect, the repair
shall be carried out free of charge.
The warranty period is calculated
as 3 years from the date of purchase
(purchase receipt). All parts which are
subject to normal wear are excluded
from the warranty.
DISPOSAL
The packaging is made of recyclable
materials. Please dispose of these in an
environmentally-friendly manner and
sort them into the intended collection
containers. If the product can no longer be
used, ask the responsible waste disposal
association about the necessary disposal
measures.
INSERTS WARRANTY AND DISPOSAL
INSERTS
22 cm | 4600-370
22 cm | 1955-361
PERFORATED INSERT
GRATE
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Zur goldenen Kugel
1040 Wien, Wiedner Hauptstraße 42, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Susanne Sladek
1120 Wien, Reschgasse 10, Tel. [phone]
Elektro Mauerhofer
8010 Graz Leonhardstraße 83, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Rauch – Alles für den Haushalt
8010 Graz, Grazbachgasse 5, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Kada GmbH & Co KG
8430 Leibnitz, Kadagasse 1, Tel. [phone]
Neunteufel Handels GmbH
3500 Krems, Untere Landstraße 44, Tel. [phone]
Expert Aigelsreiter e.U.
4020 Linz, Einsteinstraße 5, Tel. [phone]
KELOMAT SERVICE CENTRES
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE CENTRE
* Replacement parts (excluded from warranty)
Important: When exchang-
ing replacement parts,
only ORIGINAL KELOMAT
replacement parts may
be used which are intended
for the Alfa pressure cooker.
You can obtain original
replacement parts from the
KELOMAT service centres.
If you are unsure, bring your
KELOMAT ALFA pressure
cooker to a specialist retailer
who will carry out a free
inspection.
Pressure regulating valve*
complete 4604-305
Pressure level
indicator*
complete
4724-305
Sealing ring*
4613-305 | 22 cm
4612-305 | 18 cm
Safety valve* complete
4632-305
Lid handle complete
4606-305
Silicone cap
for pressure
level indicator*
4794-305
Pot handle with
flame protection
and screw
4607-305
Counter handle with
flame protection and screw
4608-305
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Optionally available for:
KELOMAT Alfa, 3.0 L, 22 cm
KELOMAT Alfa, 4.5 L, 22 cm
KELOMAT Alfa, 6.0 L, 22 cm
3-YEAR WARRANTY
We guarantee that the KELOMAT ALFA is
free from structural and material defects.
However, in spite of our careful final
inspection, if a repair becomes necessary
which demonstrably results from a manu-
facturing or a material defect, the repair
shall be carried out free of charge.
The warranty period is calculated
as 3 years from the date of purchase
(purchase receipt). All parts which are
subject to normal wear are excluded
from the warranty.
DISPOSAL
The packaging is made of recyclable
materials. Please dispose of these in an
environmentally-friendly manner and
sort them into the intended collection
containers. If the product can no longer be
used, ask the responsible waste disposal
association about the necessary disposal
measures.
INSERTS WARRANTY AND DISPOSAL
INSERTS
22 cm | 4600-370
22 cm | 1955-361
PERFORATED INSERT
GRATE
19
Zur goldenen Kugel
1040 Wien, Wiedner Hauptstraße 42, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Susanne Sladek
1120 Wien, Reschgasse 10, Tel. [phone]
Elektro Mauerhofer
8010 Graz Leonhardstraße 83, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Rauch – Alles für den Haushalt
8010 Graz, Grazbachgasse 5, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
Kada GmbH & Co KG
8430 Leibnitz, Kadagasse 1, Tel. [phone]
Neunteufel Handels GmbH
3500 Krems, Untere Landstraße 44, Tel. [phone]
Expert Aigelsreiter e.U.
4020 Linz, Einsteinstraße 5, Tel. [phone]
KELOMAT SERVICE CENTRES
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE CENTRE
* Replacement parts (excluded from warranty)
Important: When exchang-
ing replacement parts,
only ORIGINAL KELOMAT
replacement parts may
be used which are intended
for the Alfa pressure cooker.
You can obtain original
replacement parts from the
KELOMAT service centres.
If you are unsure, bring your
KELOMAT ALFA pressure
cooker to a specialist retailer
who will carry out a free
inspection.
Pressure regulating valve*
complete 4604-305
Pressure level
indicator*
complete
4724-305
Sealing ring*
4613-305 | 22 cm
4612-305 | 18 cm
Safety valve* complete
4632-305
Lid handle complete
4606-305
Silicone cap
for pressure
level indicator*
4794-305
Pot handle with
flame protection
and screw
4607-305
Counter handle with
flame protection and screw
4608-305
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COOKING TIMES – TIPS AND TRICKS
The different cooking times depend on the
quality and size of the food to be cooked,
this is why the following times should be
understood as approximate values.
After some time, you will have enough
experience and know exactly how long
your dishes need to be cooked for.
Frozen foods do not have to be thawed
out in advance. It is enough to extend the
cooking times a little.
TIPS UND TRICKS
Soups and stews with roast meat
If the cooking times of the ingredients do
not differ too greatly from each other (e.g.
meat and vegetables), the meat is roasted,
and the vegetables added when the pot is
deglazed.
If the cooking times are very different,
interrupt the cooking process of the meat
and add the vegetables for the last few
minutes. This means that the meat and
vegetables will be ready at the same time.
For soups and stews, you should ensure
that foaming foods are pre-cooked in an
open pot and should be skipped before
closing the pot.
Batch cooking soup
Cook double the amount of contents in
relation to liquid, freeze in batches and
add water to thaw.
Large chunks of meat
Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes after
opening the lid and do not pierce (danger
of splashing).
Unpeeled potatoes
The skin does not crack open if you leave
them to cool slowly in the pot.
Fish
The best fish to use are firm fleshed fish,
such as cod. Always cook on the gentle
setting.
Vegetables
The finer the vegetable is cut, the shorter
the cooking time. If you like “crunchy” veg,
your cooking time is shorter again. The
larger the quantity, the longer the cooking
time.
Tip for stews: First, add the vegetables
with the longest cooking time, open the lid
and add the other vegetables afterwards
depending on their cooking time.
Alternatively, you can cut vegetables with
a longer cooking time into smaller pieces
than vegetables with a short cooking time.
Suggestion: It’s better to cook for too
short a time, you can always cook it
more.
TIPS AND TRICKS
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COOKING TIMES TABLE
SOUPS COOKING TIME IN MINUTES SETTING
Bean soup 20 2
Pea soup (not soaked) 20 – 25 2
Vegetable soup 4 – 8 2
Semolina soup 3 – 5 2
Goulash 10 – 15 2
Potato soup 5 – 6 2
Bone broth 20 – 25 2
Minestrone 8 – 10 2
Rice soup 6 – 8 2
Beef soup (boiling meat/boiled fillet) 35 – 40 2
Chicken soup (boiling fowl) 25 – 35 2
Tomato soup with rice 6 – 8 2
STEWS COOKING TIME IN MINUTES SETTING
Cabbage stew 15 2
Lentil stew 13 – 15 2
Meat/vegetable stew 20 2
Serbian beef 8 – 10 2
VEGETABLES, PULSES COOKING TIME IN MINUTES SETTING
Beans 6 – 10 2
Peas, green 3 – 5 1
Cauliflower, whole 3 – 7 1
Potato (peeled. chopped) 6 – 8 2
Potato (unpeeled) 6 – 12 2
Carrots 3 – 7 1
Celeriac 12 – 15 2
Cabbage varieties 5 – 15 1
Bell peppers, stuffed 6 – 8 1
Mushrooms 6 – 8 1
Beetroot 15 – 25 1
Spinach 3 – 4 1
COOKING TIMES TABLE