NUTRICHEF PKPRC15 User manual

Electronic Pressure Cooker
User Manual
PKPRC15
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Contents
Getting Started
Instructions for Use
Troubleshooting
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Important Safety Instructions
Parts List

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Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual
in a safe place for future reference. If applicable, pass these instructions on
to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures
when using an electrical appliance, including the following:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
1.
Ensure the unit is used on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface out
of the reach of children. If necessary place a chopping board or
heat resistant mat underneath the Pressure Cooker during use.
2.
Always attach the connector end of the power cord into the appliance
before inserting the plug into the wall socket.
3.
4.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the Pressure Cooker, use the handles only.
Never allow children to use this appliance, close supervision is necessary
when this appliance is in use near children.This appliance is not
intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
6.
7.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Do not use this Pressure Cooker on or near a hot plate. Do not position it
under hanging kitchen cabinets as steam from the pressure release may
cause damage.
8.
9.
Always check the silicone sealing ring is correctly positioned before use.
Before placing the removable cooking pot into the unit ensure the
pot base and the internal heating plate are clean and free of any
food debris.
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Important Safety Instructions
10. Do not place food or liquid directly into the base of the unit. Only the
removable cooking pot is designed to contain food or liquid.
11. Never obstruct the pressure release valve.
12. Always check the pressure release valve to ensure it is not clogged
before use.
13. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LID WHEN THE UNIT IS UNDER PRESSURE.
Do not open the unit until the pressure has been released. If the lid is
difficult to rotate do not force it, the unit is still under pressure and it can
be hazardous if forced. See Instructions for Use in the step-by-step guide.
14. Never operate the Pressure Cooker without food or liquid in the removable
cooking pot. Do not fill the pot over 4/5 full.When cooking foods that
expand or foam such as dried vegetables, legumes, beans and grains
do not fill the pot over ½ full. If overfilling occurs it may block the pressure
release valve and cause a build-up of pressure.
15. This Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure, improper use may result in
scalding. Follow the Instructions for Use on page 9 and make sure the lid
is closed properly before operating.
16. Be aware that certain foods can foam, froth and splutter which can block
the pressure release valve, these foods include apple sauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal and other cereals, noodles, pasta and rhubarb.
Extra care should be taken when cooking anything containing these.
17. Do not touch the pressure release valve when in use. Only turn to release
the pressure after the unit has finished cooking.
18. Ensure there is sufficient water in the removable cooking pot when
steaming; it should reach the minimum mark at least.
19. Do not use the Pressure Cooker for Deep Frying.
20. Do not use metal utensils as they will scratch the premium non-stick
coating on the removable cooking pot. Use the heat resistant plastic
utensils provided or use a wooden spoon.
21. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the Pressure Cooker,
base unit, power cord or plug into water or any other liquid.
Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use, this is for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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Electrical Safety
WARNINGS!
Read these instructions thoroughly before using this appliance
or connecting it to the mains supply.
This appliance must be grounded.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this appliance. Always refer
servicing to qualif ed service personnel.The m ains lead of this product is not
replaceable by the user. If the mains lead is damaged, the entire appliance
should be returned to the place of purchase.
Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture during use
or storage.
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the product rating plate. Connecting it to any other
power source may cause damage.
This product may be f tted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary
to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be ref tted. If the fuse
cover becomes loose or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable
replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket,
or due to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement f tted, following
the wiring instructions shown.
The old plug must be disposed of safely because inserting it into a 13 amp
socket could cause an electrical hazard.
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Parts List
1
2
3
4
5
Lid
4 3
2
1
Lid Handle
Pressure Release Valve
Pressure Safety Valve
Clear Silicone
Sealing Ring
6
Inner Steel Plate with Silicone
Washer and Metal Peg
7
Removable Cooking Pot
Upper Ring
5
6
8
9
Handles (with rest)
Condensation Collector
Outer Body
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Heating Plate (inside)
Base
Control Panel
Power Cord
Rice Spoon
Measuring Cup
7
16
17
8
9
10
14
15
11
12
13
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Parts List (Cont.)
19
20
21
22
Pressure Safety Valve
Control Panel
Floating Valve with Sealing Ring
Pressure Release Valve Cover
Centre Post
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Timer/ preset + functions
LED Display
Keep Warm/Cancel - functions
Rice
Porridge
Meat
22
21 20
Chicken
Tenderise/Beans
Soup
Fish
Steam
Fast Cooking
Long Cooking
23
24
25
19
26
30
Tenderise
/Beans
Rice
Porridge
Meat
Soup
Fish
27
28
29
31
32
33
Timer
Keep Warm
/Cancel
-
/Preset
+
Fast
Cooking
Chicken
Steam
Long
Cooking
34
35
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Getting Started
Before First Use
•
Before first use,remove all promotional labels and packaging materials.
•
Remove the lid by turning the handle clockwise and lifting the lid up and
off the appliance.
•
•
Remove the inner cooking pot and wash in hot soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
To clean the sealing ring assembly on the lid remove the inner steel plate
from the inside the lid by pulling on the metal peg.Remove the silicone
rubber seal from around the steel plate and wash everything in hot
soapy water.Rinse and dry thoroughly.
•
•
Wipe the inside of the base and heating plate with a soft damp cloth
and dry everything thoroughly.
Reassemble the clean and dry silicone
rubber seal onto the steel plate and push
it onto the centre post on the underside
of the lid. MAKE SURE THE METAL PEG ON
THE INNER STEEL PLATE FACES OUT.
•
Replace the cooking pot back into
the base ensuring it sits f at on the
temperature sensor to ensure
correct contact.
N.B. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BASE UNIT IN
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID THIS IS TO
PREVENT AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
WARNING: If the silicone rubber seal is not
fitted correctly onto the lid this will prevent
the lid from closing properly and will stop
the Pressure Cooker from operating
normally.
fig. 1
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Instructions for Use
Your Pressure Cooker allows you at the touch of a button to create
delicious meals in a fraction of the time it would take on the stove top or in
a slow cooker.The pre-programmed settings mean that you don’t have to
adjust time or pressure levels as the unit does it all for you.This type of cooking
is one pot cooking,instead of using lots of pots and pans,all preparation can be
carried out in one pot,you can brown meat and caramelise vegetables,
this not only easier but saves on the washing up!
Sautéing and Searing
It is possible to sauté vegetables or sear meat prior to cooking.Although this is
not strictly necessary and make take a little longer, the end results are often
better as browning meat and caramelising vegetables seals in moisture and
adds a great deal of f avour to the f nished meal.
1.
2.
3.
Insert the power cord into the Pressure Cooker base and insert the plug
into the socket.A single beep will sound and 0000 will be displayed.
Insert the condensation collector onto the side
of the unit and secure into place.
fig. 2
Always make sure that the lid is removed from
the Pressure Cooker before sautéing or
searing,and remains off.
4.
Press the Long Cooking function button,
the LED will now show P58
5.
6.
The unit will now begin to heat up.
Add a small amount of oil or butter to the
cooking pot.Take care when food is added
as hot oil may splatter.
Tenderise
Rice
Porridge
Meat
0P58
/Beans
7.
Place food to be sautéed/seared into the
cooking pot,if cooking a large batch of
meat,this should be done in small batches.
Make sure you stir food with heat resistant,
non-scratch utensils.
Soup
Timer
/Preset
+
Keep Warm
/Cancel
Fish
8.
9.
The thermostat inside the unit will click on and
off during cooking to maintain temperature this
is normal.
Fast
Cooking
Chicken
Steam
Long
Cooking
When finished sautéing or searing,press the
cancel button.
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Instructions for Use (Cont.)
Pressure Cooker Settings
Fig. 4
By cooking under pressure it raises the temperature of the
liquid and steam inside to well above boiling point and
results in food being cooked up to 70% faster.This method
of cooking retains more vitamins and minerals and natural
flavours are enhanced. It also means that less energy
is used because cook times are so quick saving you both
time and money.
Minimum
1/5 full
1.
2.
Place the removable cooking pot into the base unit.
Maximum
4/5 full
Ensure the lid is assembled and the clear silicone
sealing ring is in place (see fig.1).
3.
4.
Insert the Condensation Collector on the side of the
unit (see fig.2).This will collect any steam or water that
collects around the edge of the unit.
Maximum
USING FOOD
Make sure that amount of food and liquid combined
reaches the 1/5 mark on the inside of the cooking pot,
but never more than the 4/5 mark on
WHEN
THAT
WILL
EXPAND
3/5 full
the cooking pot (see fig.4).
fig. 5
5.
6.
When cooking food that expands
such as rice,dried beans,grains
and legumes do not f ll more than
the 3/5 mark on the cooking pot
(see fig.4).
Close and lock the lid by using
the handle,close the lid in an
anti-clockwise direction by aligning
the ARROWS.The lid should be
aligned with the handles.
fig. 6
This should be effortless (see fig.5).
7.
Make sure the pressure release
valve is in the correct position by
aligning up the pressure symbol
with the arrow (see fig.6).
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Instructions for Use (Cont.)
Quick Touch Options
There are 10 pre-set options Rice, Porridge, Meat, Chicken,Tenderise/Beans,
Soup, Fish, Steam, Fast and Long Cooking. Press the required button on
the control panel and the pre-programmed time will be displayed on the
LED display.You can adjust the cook time by pressing the + or –buttons
below the LED display.
Pre-set Option
Rice
Default Setting
Adjustable Time
5-16 minutes
3-15 minutes
10-60 minutes
10-30 minutes
20-60 minutes
5-45 minutes
5-15 minutes
1-45 minutes
3-15 minutes
20-120 minutes
12
5
Porridge
Meat
20
15
40
18
10
15
8
Chicken
Tenderise/Beans
Soup
Fish
Steam
Fast Cooking
Long Cooking
58
Timer Preset Option
If you would like the unit to start cooking at a later time simply press the
Timer button and hold it down until the amount of time you would like to delay
cooking is displayed.You may select a delay time from 0.5 to 24 hours. Then
select your desired quick touch option and adjust the time
accordingly. Once the delayed time has passed, the cooking process
will automatically begin.
N.B Do not leave perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and dairy
products at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
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Instructions for Use (Cont.)
Cooking Process
The Pressure Cooker can take up to several minutes to reach pressure.The
time on the display timer will not begin to count down until full pressure has
been reached.When the pressure is reached the timer will start to count
down.
To speed this process up use HOT liquid not COLD.When the Cooker reaches
pressure the lid will be LOCKED tightly and it will not be possible to open the
lid, the pressure safety valve will be up and will not go down until the pressure
is released.
Steamer Function
The Pressure Cooker can be used as a
fig. 7
steamer, to use the unit as a steamer you will
need to use the steamer rack. Firstly add
sufficient water to the cooking pot to come
to the 1/5 level on measuring scale inside
the cooking pot. Place the rack into the pot,
it should fit snugly above the water level.
Add the food to be steamed on top of the
rack and place the lid on top of the unit
and turn the pres-sure release value to the
pressure symbol . Select the steam function
and adjust the time accordingly.
Keep Warm/ Cancel Option
Once the cooking process is complete, the Pressure Cooker will beep and
move automatically to the Keep Warm function.This function is used to keep
cooked food warm up to 24 hours, however for maximum flavour the
recommended hold time for food is no longer than 6 hours.This function is also
to stop or cancel the current function.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use the KEEP WARM function for extended
periods when cooking fish or chicken dishes.
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Instructions for Use (Cont.)
To Remove the Lid
When the pressure cooking cycle has finished, the unit automatically switches
to Keep Warm.At this point you may choose to release the pressure in two ways.
The pressure safety valve will not go down until pressure is released.
1.
Natural Pressure Release –This is recommended for anything with large
amounts of liquid e.g.soups it will prevent the liquid inside from boiling over
and blocking the pressure release valve.Following pressure cooking,allow
the unit to remain on the Keep Warm function.The pressure will begin to
drop inside this can take from 12 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the
amount of liquid inside.
2.
Quick Pressure Release - Following pressure cooking,you will hear a series
of 3 beeps this indicates that the cooking time has finished.Press the
Cancel Button to stop the Keep Warm Function and turn the Pressure
Release Valve to the“exhaust”position using an oven mitt (see fig.8).
Hot Steam will be released.DO NOT put your hands or face near the unit
when turning the valve.The lid will only open once all the pressure has
been released.Open the lid away from you to avoid be scalded by the
escaping steam.Use oven mitts when removing the inner cooking pot.
fig. 8
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Other Useful Information
1.
2.
Unplug and let the unit cool down before cleaning.
Clean the base unit with a soft damp cloth.DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE
INTO WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
3.
Wash the removable cooking pot in hot soapy water,using a sponge or
washing up brush.Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4.
5.
Wipe the heating plate with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Remove the condensations collector from the side of the unit,empty and
wash thoroughly and let it dry,and replace it back into the original position
on the Pressure Cooker.
6.
7.
8.
Remove the sealing ring assembly from inside the lid by pulling on the
metal peg.Carefully remove the clear silicone sealing ring from the inner
steel plate and wash and dry thoroughly.
Remove the Pressure Release Valve by pulling
it up and off and rinse with warm water and
dry,replace it into position (see fig.9).
fig. 9
Rinse the upper and underside of the lid
with warm water and remove the Pressure
Release Valve Cover by twisting and pulling
off.Dry thoroughly and replace the Pressure
Release Valve Cover by clipping it back
into place (see fig.10).
9.
Replace the sealing ring assembly onto the
lid making sure the MAKE SURE THE METAL
PEG ON THE INNER STEEL PLATE FACES OUT.
Push this onto the centre post on the lid.
10. Replace the cooking pot back into the unit.
Store the unit with the lid loosely on top of the
Pressure Cooker to prevent aromas,moulds
and odours.
fig. 10
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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Reason
Solution
The lid will not close
properly.
The sealing ring
assembly has not
been fitted correctly.
Remove the inner steel
plate by pulling on
the metal peg and
re-assemble correctly.
The lid cannot be
opened.
The pressure has not
been fully released.
Allow the pressure to
release naturally, or turn
the Steam Release Valve
to the “exhaust” setting.
The pressure safety valve Use a cocktail stick to
is in the upright position. push it down, jiggle the
lid and allow the air to
escape.The lid should
now open.
E1 is displayed on the
screen.
Open circuit of the
sensor.
Unplug the unit and
allow to sit for
20 minutes.
E2 is displayed on the
screen.
Short circuit of the
sensor.
Ensure the cooking pot
is correctly positioned
inside; it must have
direct contact with the
heating plate.Wipe the
base with a soft cloth.
E3 is displayed on the
screen.
The unit has overheated. Ensure the lid is off
during searing and
sautéing. Switch off and
cool down before
continuing.
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Trouble Shooting (Cont.)
Problem
Reason
Solution
Steam is leaking from
around the rim.
Lid is not closed properly. Re-close the lid correctly.
The pressure safety valve Clean the pressure
is blocked.
safety Valve.
Cooker is overf lled.
Remove excess liquid/
food and continue
cooking.
The unit is not reaching
pressure.
Pressure release value is Switch the Pressure
in the incorrect position. Release Valve to the
“pressure” setting.
The floating pressure
safety valve has
not risen.
Add more food
and water to the
cooking pot.
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Specif cation
•
•
•
120V, 60Hz, 1000W
Capacity: 6L (Maximum)
Protection Class: I (this product must be grounded)

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