Silampos traditional User manual

Instruction Book

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAG01
1. The pressure cooker works under pressure. An inappropriate use can cause serious burns and damages.
Make sure the pressure cooker is properly closed before putting it on the heat source. Read the chapter:
“Using the pressure cooker”.
2. Be very careful when using the pressure cooker near children.
3. Do not use the pressure cooker for other purposes than the intended.
4. Do not put the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
5. Use the heat sources in accordance with the instructions of use.
6. Do not use the pressure cooker on heat sources of over 3000 W.
7. Do not use the pressure cooker to fry food.
8. When the pressure cooker is pressurised, move it very carefully.
9. Do not touch the warm surfaces. Use the handles and, if necessary, kitchen gloves or another type of pro-
tection.
10. Keep your hands off the steam escape zones.
11. Do not force the pressure cooker opening or remove its lid without checking first if the pressure has been
released. Read the instructions about pressure release in “Using the pressure cooker” chapter.
Read carefully these instructions until the end, in order to become familiar with the
pressure cooker characteristics and potentialities.
Silampos pressure cookers are totally safe when all the instructions, presented in this book, are followed.
MADE IN PORTUGAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAG01
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAG03
AVAILABLE SPARE PARTS PAG06
PRIOR TO FIRST USE PAG08
USING THE PRESSURE COOKER PAG09
UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE PAG15
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE PAG18
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE PAG19
COOKING TIMES PAG21
ENGLISH CONTENTS

PAG02 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Do not use the pressure cooker without any liquid inside as this practice may cause serious damage. Read
chapter “Prior to first use”.
13. Before each use, check if the valves are clear. Read chapter “Using the pressure cooker”.
14. Do not fill the pressure cooker over the 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking food that expands like rice or dry
vegetables, do not fill the pressure cooker over the half of its capacity.
15. The skin of some meats swells under the effect of pressure (e.g. beef tongue). After cooking, do not prick
the meat if it looks swollen; you may scald yourself. Prick the meat before cooking it in the pressure cooker.
16. When making greasy foods, you should shake the pressure cooker slightly before opening the lid, this way
you will prevent food from spitting out.
17. Do not operate the safety systems more than which it is recommended in the cleaning and maintenance
instructions. Read the chapter “Upkeep and maintenance”.
18. Do not use the pressure cooker when it, or any of its components, is damaged or does not correspond to
the functions described in the usage instructions.
19. Only use replacement parts of Silampos brand and of the model in question. Contact Silampos after-sales
service.
FOLLOW AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Capacity (Total)
Liters
4,5
6
8
10
12
15
18
Capacity (Of use)
Liters
3
4
5,3
6,7
8
10
12
Persons
2-5
4-6
5-8
8-10
10-12
12-15
15-18
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAG03
The Traditional pressure cooker main characteristic is its progressive opening/closing system, which ensures,
together with the perforated sealing ring – Silampos patent – the sealing of the cooker with minimum effort
and ensures pressure and temperature increasing, in exclusive safety conditions for this type of pressure
cooker.
Operating / regulating pressure (Pf) = 50 kPa / 0,5 bar
Acceptable maximum pressure (PS) = 80 kPa / 0,8 bar
YY MM SSSS: Series Nº
Boiling temperature = 111 à 113ºC
1
1 - Aluminum Pressure Cooker 2- Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
2

AND ALUMINIUM WITH BOTTOM SUITABLE FOR INDUCTION
PAG04 TRADITIONAL ALUMINIUM PRESSURE COOKER
Silampos aluminium pressure cooker is made
from highly pure aluminium (99 to 99, 5 %), ful-
filling all the food compatibility norms.
For the aluminium pressure cooker with the
thermic bottom suitable for induction, all the
other features remain the same as the Tradi-
tional Silampos aluminium pressure cooker, in
addition to induction compatibility.
Besides the enormous advantages described previously, this pres-
sure cooker also has a thermic bottom - Impact Disc Plus gives rap-
id and uniform heat transference, improving the thermic efficiency
and compatibility with induction.
TRADITIONAL STAINLESS STEEL PAG05
PRESSURE COOKER
Material
Aluminium
Capacity
(Liters)
4,5
6
8
8
10
12
12
15
18
Inner diameter
D (cm)
22
24,5
27
ALUMINIUM
18
20,5
21
BOTTOM INDUCTION
17
18,5
Unavailable
Bottom diameter - Df (cm) Food
contact area of
the gasket
29 cm2
54 cm2
46 cm2
GAS ELECTRIC VITROCERAMIC
RADIANT OVEN
GAS ELECTRIC INDUCTION
VITROCERAMIC
RADIANT OVEN GAS ELECTRIC INDUCTION
VITROCERAMIC
RADIANT OVEN
Material
Stainless
Steel
Capacity
(Liters)
4,5
6
8
10
12
10
12
16
Inner diameter
D (cm)
22
24,5
28
Bottom diameter
Df (cm)
17,3
19,4
23,2
Food
contact area of
the gasket
32 cm2
54 cm2
58 cm2

PAG06 AVAILABLE SPARE PARTS PAG07
AVAILABLE
SPARE PARTS
***
Available in
specialized retailers
Only use replacement
parts of the Silampos
brand and of the
model in question.
Pressure cooker diameter (D)
Capacity (L)
1. Bakelite locking lever
2. Locking lever screw M5X13
3. Centre axis
4. Fixing nut TR10X1,75
5. Stainless steel yoke
6. Limiter yoke
7. Safety valve
Safety device which opens and closes automatically,
releasing excess pressure inside the pressure cooker,
releasing vapour quickly.
8. Control valve
Device which stabilise the inner pressure, when in
operation.
9. Control valve pivot
10. Stainless steel ring
11. Rubber sealing ring
Allows the pressure cooker to be sealed
12. Bakelite side handle
13. Handle fixing screw
14. Aluminium inner basket (optional)
22cm
4,5L | 6L | 8L
621000019960100
621000019962100
***
***
621000019963100
62100019961100
***
621000019965100
621000019966100
621000019969100
621000019913100
24,5cm
8L | 10L | 12L
621000019960100
621000019962100
***
***
621000019963100
62100019961100
***
621000019964100
621000019969100
622000019913100
27cm
12L | 15L | 18L
621000019960100
621000019962100
***
***
621000019963100
62100019961100
***
623000019902100
Unavailable
621000019969100
Unavailable
Unavailable
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Steel

USING THE PRESSURE COOKER PAG09
MINIMUM AMOUNT
The pressure cooker should not be used with less than 250 ml of liquid inside, as this could damage it and/
or the heat source.
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Do not fill the pressure cooker to over 2/3 of its capacity. Never fill the pressure cooker with more than 1/2 of
its capacity when cooking food that increases in volume or form a lot of foam when cooking (beans, chick-
peas, dried peas, spinach, pasta, rice, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE that exceeding the capacity may cause steam and/ or food leakage through the regulator
valve/or the edge of the lid, as could also occur if the heat source is too high.
PRIOR TO EACH USE
1. Please check if the sealing ring is adjusted and placed correctly in the lid edge (Fig.01) and if the lip is not
glued. If the lip is glued, unstuck it with a bit of cooking oil.
2. Check whether the control valve holes are clean. The holes must be visible. (Fig.02)
3. Check whether the safety valve is clear and working properly, by pressuring lightly the valve piston via the
interior of the lid. It should move with no efforts. (Fig.03)
PAG08 PRIOR TO FIRST USE
1. Remove all the labels and tags from the cooker before using it for the first time. Wash it with warm water
and detergent. Dry it with a cloth.
2. Assemble the 2 side handles and respective screws you will find inside the cooker.
3. Lubricate the sealing ring with a little bit of cooking oil to help open and close the cooker, including its
interior
4. Check for the steam release devices are unobstructed.
5. In ALUMINIUM Pressure cooker, to avoid the inner surface from getting darker:
fill the pressure cooker with water and two tablespoons of baking soda. Let it boil for a few minutes.
In case you have an aluminium basket repeat the procedure of the last paragraph;
6. Test the use of the cooker with half a litre of water. Leave it on for 10 minutes after the control valve begins
to release steam.

USING THE PRESSURE COOKER PAG11
DURING THE USE
1. Place the cooker on the connected heat source.
PLEASE NOTE Do not carry it using the closure button, use only the side handles and if necessary kitchen
gloves or another mean of protection. (Fig 12)
PLEASE NOTE the heat source flame or disc should never exceed the diameter of the base of the cooker
in order to ensure greater energy efficiency and to prevent the cooker from being damaged.
PLEASE NOTE that when using a glass-ceramic or induction hob, ensure both the plate and the base of
the cooker are cleaned and dried in order to guarantee your safety. Do not drag the cooker so as not to scratch
the heat plate / source. (Fig.12)
PLEASE NOTE that induction heating reaches extremely high temperatures are attained in a few seconds,
requiring greater precaution and vigilance.
2. Start counting cooking time after checking if the steam is coming out continuously, rotating the control
valve. From this moment, the cooker will be reaching its functioning pressure. (Fig.07)
3. A. If during the use of the pressure cooker, the control valve does not release steam, check whether the
power of the heat source is strong enough. Should this persist, depressurize the pressure cooker and check:
- Whether the quantity of liquid inside the pressure cooker is sufficient;
- Whether the pressure cooker is properly closed;
- Whether the control valve is clear;
- Whether the sealing ring and the edge of the lid are in good conditions.
PLEASE NOTE that it is normal for the control valve not to release steam or to release intermittent steam
in the first few minutes of cooking.
PAG10 USING THE PRESSURE COOKER
4. Place the lid horizontally and check if the lid is well-positioned related to the body of the cooker. (Fig.05)
5. Place the control valve on the lid, pressing it against the base. Check if it is well-positioned. (Fig.04)
6. After placing the lid, screw the locking lever tighter following the direction of the arrow, until the yoke of the
locking system touches the handles of the cooker. In order to obtain a good sealing, screw the locking lever
at least 2 turns more to close it fully (1 turn=360º). (Fig.06)
ONLY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF ALL THESE OPERATIONS, THE PRESSURE COOKER WILL BE
READY TO USE OF THE HEAT SOURCE.
(FIG.01) (FIG.02) (FIG.03)
(FIG.04) (FIG.05) (FIG.06)

(FIG.10) (FIG.11) (FIG.12)
USING THE PRESSURE COOKER PAG13
UPON COMPLETION OF USE
1. Once the cooking time has elapsed, remove the pressure cooker from the heat source and depressurize it,
by removing the control valve from the lid (Fig. 09) You can also put the pressure cooker under cold water to
provoke its cooling and then remove the control valve. (Fig.10)
PLEASE NOTE that you should be extremely careful so as not to be burned by the released steam.
if necessary, use oven gloves or other means of protection.
2. When all the steam has been released from the control valve pivot, you can open the pressure cooker. Turn
the button in the opposite direction of the arrow and remove the lid (fig 11)
- If you are unable to remove the lid due to a vacuum having formed inside after the cooker has cooled down,
reheat it slowly until you are able to remove the lid easily.
PAG12 USING THE PRESSURE COOKER
B. If the steam is released through the edge of the pressure cooker and/or by the safety valve, remove the
pressure cooker from the heat source, depressurize it and check if:
- the cooker is properly closed. Open and close it again (see 6. of chapter “before each use”)
- the control valve is unobstructed;
- the sealing ring is clean, placed correctly and is not damaged (see chapter “upkeep and maintenance”)
- the cooker pressure edge shows no sign of deterioration that prevent the effective ajustment of the sealing
ring.
4. Do not place any object on the control valve, whilst the pressure cooker is working.
5. During the use, vapour can be released slightly from the safety valve, due to its main characteristics.
6. In the case of the stainless steel pressure cooker, you can take advantage of the thermic bottom and save
energy by disconnecting the heat source before the cooking time has finished. (Fig.08)
7. If steam is released via the lid edges, depressurize the pressure cooker. Open it and close it again, following
the instruction of 6. of chapter “Before each use”.
(FIG.07) (FIG.08) (FIG.09)

UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE PAG15
1. Do not heat the pressure cooker when it is empty.
2. Salty cooking water and water with washing-up liquid should not remain in the pressure cooker for any
length of time.
3. If the lid is difficult to thighten, lubricate the center screw of the pressure cooker with cooking oil.
4. After 10 years of use or if you have left your pressure cooker empty on a connected heat source, we recom-
mend you to have the pressure cooker serviced at the Silampos post-sales assistance.
5. Replace the sealing ring every year or at least every two years. It will need to be replaced early whenever
the following occur:
- Cracks or dents;
- Deformations;
- Lack of flexibility.
Any of the aforementioned faults may prevent the pressure cooker from being properly sealed or closed.
TO INSTALL A NEW SEALING RING
Select Silampos brand gasket (see page 6).
Place the gasket on the inside edge of the lid,
so that they are juxtaposed and the lip with
visible holes - face up. Press your gasket lip
against the edge of the lid to fit it well.
Close the pressure cooker with more force than usual
and reopen it. Repeat this procedure until the gasket is
well adjusted and correctly placed.
PAG14 USING THE PRESSURE COOKER
3. Wash the pressure cooker, immediately after use. With running water and detergent to avoid salty and acid
food to attack the pressure cooker. Do not keep cooked food in the pressure cooker, to avoid damaging it.
3. Wash the pressure cooker, immediately after use. With running water and detergent to avoid salty and acid
food to attack the pressure cooker. Do not keep cooked food in the pressure cooker, to avoid damaging it.
4. If during the cooking process you let the food burn: leave the pan soaked in water and a little bit of deter-
gent for a few minutes before washing it.
5. Wash the control valve pivot with water or clean it with barbwire. Make sure it is completely clear. (Fig.15)
6. Clean the safety valve base and check its functioning. (Fig.16)
7. At the end, dry the pressure cooker and the inner lip of the sealing ring with a cloth. (Fig.14) After having
cleaned and dried the pressure cooker, put the lid up side down on the top of the cooker to avoid any distortion
of the sealing ring. (Fig.17)
(FIG.13) (FIG.14) (FIG.15)
(FIG.16) (FIG.17)

UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE PAG17
PAG16 UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE
Food stains
RECOMMENDATION
Add a little bit of baking soda and water and let the cooker warm up for a few minutes.
Let cool and wash.
Excessive heat stains (colored spots)
RECOMMENDATION
Wash the cooker with ammonia detergent.
You can also choose to use brighteners for chrome.
SILAMPOS cleaning product is recommended and effective at removing stains and residues, making stain-
less steel cookware shine again.
Removing Labels
RECOMMENDATION
Wet the label in very hot water and remove it.
Need to use abrasive pads
RECOMMENDATION
This type of wipe scratches the surface of the piece.
Rub horizontally and not vertically.
Use of detergents
RECOMMENDATION
Do not use disinfectants containing bleach or other detergents containing chlorine (Cl).
The use of aggressive detergents can lead to the appearance of stains.
Burnt food
RECOMMENDATION
Add some water and ammoniac detergent and allow to stand for a few minutes.
Wash the cooker as usual.
If necessary, wipe with a stainless steel scourer.
Calcareous spots (whitish spots)
RECOMMENDATION
Add some vinegar and water and bring the cooker to warm for a few minutes.
Let it cool and wash normally.
Rust spots (brown spots)
RECOMMENDATION
Do not use steel wool scouring pads when cleaning stainless steel parts.
This type of mops can leave rust spots, permanently damaging the surface of the piece.
Choose stainless steel scourers.
END OF LIFE CYCLE:
When your pressure cooker runs out of service life, do not put it in the trash. Deli-
ver it to an Ecocenter or to our factory: Silampos, S.A. Rua das Cortinhas, 301 |
3700-605 Cesar
In this way you will contribute to the environmental preservation, through the
appropriate recycling of the materials used in the manufacture of our cookware.

PAG18 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
SILAMPOS Traditional stainless steel pressure cookers benefit from a warranty against non-compliance for
a period of 10 years from delivery of the products, upon presentation of proof of purchase. SILAMPOS tra-
ditional aluminum pressure cookers benefit from a warranty against non-compliance for a period of 3 years
from delivery of the products, upon presentation of proof of purchase. After the complete pressure cooker
has been received at Silampos and the lack of conformity has been confirmed, as well as its date of purchase,
Silampos will repair or replace the pressure cooker with an equivalent one, if the repair is not possible. Silam-
pos may, under legal terms, refuse to bring the pressure cooker into conformity if envolves replacement is
impossible or envolves disproportionate costs.
If the lack of conformity manifests itself during the third year of the warranty period, in order to trigger it, it
will be up to the consumer to demonstrate that the lack of conformity already existed on the date of delivery
of the product.
THE WARRANTY COVERS
a. Delayed cracking of the body
b. Unjustified and sudden darkening of accessories.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
It is expressly excluded from the scope of the warranty, both normal and commercial, the evocation of lack of
conformity resulting from:
a. wear of components identified as subject to periodic replacement and classified as such in the instructions
for use;
B. misuse of products - namely, negligent handling and/or misuse;
c. Scratches caused by metallic utensils or abrasive products;
d. damage resulting from an accident or fall;
e. natural wear and tear, loss of shine and surface stains resulting from use, food, heat and/or washing;
f. professional use.
- TO CONTACT SILAMPOS AFTER-SALES SERVICES -
SILAMPOS – Sociedade Industrial de Louça Metálica Campos, S.A.
Rua das Cortinhas, nº.301 3701-906 Cesar - PORTUGAL Tel.: [phone]
[email protected]
SOCIAL CAPITAL: 4.000.000 EUROS . VAT NUMBER PT500409927
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE PAG19
The warranty ceases to apply when unauthorized parties have repaired, modified or replaced the product.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
SILAMPOS grants a 25-year commercial warranty exclusively for manufacturing defects of the Impact Disc
Plus thermal base, which gives the consumer the rights referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, provided they are
reported within that period and their existence is proven.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
In everything that is not expressly provided for here, the provisions of Decree-Law no. 84/2021, of 18/Octo-
ber, apply to the relationship between the consumer and SILAMPOS.
AFTER-SALES ASSISTANCE
During and after the warranty period, the consumer may request after-sales assistance for their products, by
contacting:

PAG20 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
This declaration of conformity is issued under the exclusive responsibility of the manufacturer.
For all due effects, we declare that the Traditional model pressure cookers, manufactured by Silampos,
comply with the provisions of Directive nº 2014/68/EU and the applicable standards, specifically EN 12778.
MODEL Traditional
DESCRIPTION stainless steel and aluminium pressure cooker with opening and closing system by progres-
sive closing:
- 2 Stainless Steel capacities ø22cm
- 3 Stainless Steel capacities ø24,5cm
- 3 Aluminium capacities ø22cm
- 3 Aluminium capacities ø24,5cm
- 3 Aluminium capacities ø27cm
MANUFACTURER SILAMPOS - Sociedade Industrial de Louça Metálica Campos, S.A. P.O. Box 2004 - Cesar
PORTUGAL
EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE Módulo B + C2
NOTIFIED ORGANISM CATIM - Centro de Apoio Tecnológico à Indústria Metalomecânica nº.0464
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø220
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø245
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø270
Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel Ø220
Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel Ø245
EU Cerfificate Type Nº
0464 BN 29
0464 BP 53
0464 PED DM 017
0464 PED DM 016
In addition to EC Regulation nº 1935/2004, guaranteeing that all applicable food compatibility requirements
are fullfield with and that the documentation required for this purpose is available.
The Traditional model pressure cooker has been designed to be in contact with all types of food, in repeated
uses, of 2 hours at maximum temperature of 130 °C, in accordance with a maximum contact area of 2/3 of the
total capacity of the cooker and in contact with the sealing ring identified as below
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø220
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø245
Pressure Cooker Aluminium Ø270
Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel Ø220
Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel Ø245
August 2021 CEO Engº. Anibal Campos
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE PAG21
29 cm2
54cm2
46 cm2
32cm2
54cm2

PAG22 COOKING TIMES
Recipes for 4 persons. The cooking times are calculated from the time the control valve starts spinning.
THE COOKING TIMES DEPENDS ON THE HEAT SOURCE.
Vegetables
Pumpkin/ Broccoli/ Leek/ Cauliflower/ Zucchini/
Green Beans
Artichokes/ Potatoes/ Beet/ Carrots/Cabbage/peas
Asparagus/ Spinaches
White Beans/ Chickpeas
Turnips
Soups
Meat soup
Vegetable soup/Fish soup
Fishes
Meats
Tuna
Codfish
Conger
Lobster
Crayfish
Squids/ Whiting/ Octopus
Beef/ Rabbit/ Partridge/ Veal
Lamb
Chicken/ Turkey/ Duck
Approximate Time
8 min
13 min
8 min
20 min
10 min
28 min
23 min
23 min
18 min
15 min
7 min
5 min
13 min
23 min
35 min
18 min