Tower Hobbies 8605782 Operator's manual

7 Litre
Aluminium Pressure Cooker
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
8605782
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1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by
George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as
a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St.
Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved
into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street,
which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower
brand name.
1937 Tower exhibited some of their latest holloware
designs at the British Industries Fair. As you can
see from the original poster, their stand No. A410
must have been a great sight as it promoted their
“Beautiful, inexpensive, untarnishable Plate, at
prices all can afford to pay”.
1961 Tower became one of the largest
manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric
kettles, tea pots and other household articles with
over 1,000 employees.
1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the
expanding Tower brand.
What Is Pressure Cooking?
Pressure cooking is the process of cooking food,
using water or other cooking liquid, in a sealed
vessel known as a pressure cooker. Pressure
cookers help to seal all nutrients in the food and
save energy by cooking up to 3 times faster than
conventional cooking methods.
Pressure cookers heat food quickly because the
internal steam pressure from the boiling liquid
causes saturated steam (or “wet steam”) to
bombard and cook the food. They quickly simulate
the effects of simmering, braising and other
techniques. Two main things happen with high
pressure steam - the boiling point of the water in
the pot raises which in turn cooks food faster and
the pressure raises, forcing liquid into the food.
When liquid and moisture is forced into the food
quickly, not only does it cook the food faster, it also
helps improve the cooking of certain foods, such
as making meat very tender.
In conventional cooking, water boils at 100° at
standard pressure and the water evaporates as
steam. In a pressure cooker, the trapped steam
causes the internal temperature and pressure to
rise resulting in superheated water. After use, the
pressure is slowly released so that the vessel can
be safely opened.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the Pressure Cooker for your own
safety. The Tower Aluminium Pressure
Cooker has been designed to cook food
under pressure in accordance with the
instructions in this Manual.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower Pressure
Cooker from the Tower Pressure Cooker range.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free cooking. There are many benets to
using a Tower pressure cooker:
• A wide range of food can be cooked in
your pressure cooker, including vegetarian,
vegan and a wide range of ethnic dishes.
• Foods retain more nutrients, vitamins and
minerals and are more tasty.
• Saves energy as cooking is done in just
one container on one heat source.
• Saves time when cooking – cooking can
be up to 70% faster.
• Less washing up is required as only one
cooking pot is used and the pressure
cooker lid eliminates splashes and boil
overs.
The Tower Pressure Cooker enables you to
produce a wide variety of meals, side dishes
and deserts, including:
• Soups and pâté’s
• Steamed vegetables
• Whole chickens and joints of meat
• Stews and casseroles
• Pasta dishes
• Beans, rice and pulses
• Steamed puddings
Contents:
1. Specications
1.1 Components and accessories
1.2 Technical Information
1.3 Suitable hob types for cooking
1.4 Spare part information
2. ImportantSafetyInformation
2.1 Safety features
2.2 User safety
2.3 Safety during use
2.4 Foods and safe quantities
3. UsingyourTowerPressureCooker
3.1 Before cooking
3.2 During cooking
3.3 At the end of cooking
3.4 How to use the steamer
4. CookingTimesandRecipes
4.1 Cooking times for different types of food
4.2 Simple recipe examples
5. StorageandMaintenance
5.1 How to look after your Tower Pressure
Cooker
5.2 Changing key parts
5.3 Maintaining the Disc & Spring Safety
Valves, Pressure Regulator and Handle
6. TroubleShooting
7. WarrantyInformation
8. CustomerServiceInformation

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1.1 Components
This box contains:
Pressure Cooker
Steamer Basket
Steamer Separator
Steamer Stand
Instruction Manual
Structureofyourpressurecooker:
1. Cooker Body
2. Rear Handle
3. Cooker Cover
4. Spring Safety Valve
5. Vent Pipe and Regulator
6. Pressure Indicating Valve
7. Safety Lock
8. Upper Handle
9. Lower Handle
10. Sealing Ring
1 SPECIFICATIONS:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
10. 9.
8.
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SPECIFICATIONSContinued
1.3 SuitableCookingHobs
• The Tower Pressure Cooker can be used on
all types of hob, including gas and electric,
with a power rating of less than 2kW.
• When using an electrical hob, ensure
that the hob has a diameter as close as
possible to that of the cooker. NEVER use
a hob that is too large for the pan base.
• When using a gas hob, always ensure that
the ames DO NOT encroach upon the
sides of the cooker but remain beneath it.
• DO NOT place or attempt to heat the
pressure cooker in a heated oven.
• DO NOT use on an induction hob.
1.4 SparePartsInformation
• Your Tower Aluminium Pressure Cooker
is covered by a standard manufacturer’s
guarantee of One Year. This can be
upgraded to a 10-year Guarantee by
registering your purchase on the Tower
website (See Section 7).
• The main body and lid are guaranteed
for the extended free warranty subject to
registration. If any defect arises due to
faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty
products must be returned to the place
of purchase. Refund or replacement is at
the discretion of the retailer. The gasket (lid
sealing ring) should be checked regularly
(at least every six months) for deterioration
or hardening of the rubber, and should be
replaced if necessary.
• The spares and accessories are guaranteed
for 1 year with proof of purchase.
• Should you encounter problems or require
a replacement part, please consult the
list below and then contact The Tower
Customer Service Department on:
[phone].
Any necessary spare parts may be
ordered from the Tower website.
1.2 TechnicalSpecication
Model No: 8605782
Diameter: 24cm
Capacity: 7 Litre
Working Pressure: 80kPa (Approx 11.6psi) ± 10%
Material: Aluminium body and lid
Suitable for hob types: Gas/Electric/Ceramic/Halogen
Featuring: Ergonomic Phenolic handles and helper handles
Quick click locking system
Visual pressure indicator raises when cooker is ready
CODE DESCRIPTION
TS1004 24cm Transparent Sealing Ring
TS2003 Pressure Valve Black
Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE
using your Tower Pressure Cooker
2.1SafetyFeatures
2.1.1 Regulator
• Once the pressure has built up to its
working level, the regulator will release any
excess steam. Once the pressure cooker
has reached its working pressure, the
pressure indicating valve rod will rise in the
safety lock on the upper handle.
• At the end of cooking, the pressure cooker
should be taken off the hob and allowed to
cool. When the pressure indicating valve
rod has dropped, the pressure has been
completely reduced. The pressure limiting
valve in the cover should then be removed,
the cover can then be opened and the
pressure cooker checked to ensure that it
has been set up correctly.
• If the pressure indicating valve rod has not
dropped, it means that there is still some
pressure inside your pressure cooker. To
ensure your safety, the cover cannot be
opened. Do NOT try to force it.
• If the pressure indicating valve rod has
still not dropped, press it down, using a
cocktail stick or a needle to release the
remaining steam. You should then be able
to open the cover.
2.1.2 Safety Valve
• This will rise when the operating pressure
reaches 4kPa – beware of any escaping
steam as this can scald.
2.1.3 Safety Lock
• On the top surface of the upper handle is
the safety lock. This is used to open and
to lock the cover into place. To lock the
cover into place grip the upper handle and
rotate it clockwise to align the upper and
lower handles, when the upper handle will
lock into place with a click.
2.2UserSafety
• The pressure cooker heats food under
pressure.
• When the pressure cooker is at its
operating pressure, the liquid boils at
120°C
• When the food is at boiling temperature,
and when the pressure is decreasing
rapidly, steam and boiling liquid can
escape from the pressure cooker.
• To avoid injury, ensure that the pressure
cooker is closed correctly and securely
before use. Do NOT start to heat the
pressure cooker until the lid has been
correctly and securely closed. The cover
handle will be directly above the body
handle if the pressure cooker has been
closed correctly.
• DO NOT leave the pressure cooker
unattended.
• DO NOT allow children to use the pressure
cooker
• DO NOT obstruct the pressure limiting
valve – it must be clear at all times.
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• Finally, take care to position the pressure
cooker so that the steam release valve
(safety valve) is not in close proximity to
other people or yourself so as to prevent
injury from escaping steam.
2.3Safetyduringuse
• Always check the regulator before use – hold
the cover up to the light and look through
the regulator to ensure that it is clear from
any food, dirt, scale etc.
• Not suitable for induction hobs.
2.4Whichfoodsandhowmuch?
• The amount of food and liquid placed into
the pressure cooker must NOT exceed
2⁄3
rds of the volume of the pressure cooker.
This is to allow room for any expansion,
bubbling etc. which could block the steam
release valves. The amount of liquid (water,
soup etc.) must NOT be less than 200ml in
order to avoid the risk of boiling dry. When
cooking soup, rice or dried vegetables that
expand during cooking, do not ll more
than
1⁄4
full.
• If you are cooking foods that have skins,
always pierce the skins before cooking.
Do NOT pierce the skins immediately
after cooking as the food could still be
pressurised and may spray hot liquid that
can cause injury.
• When cooking foods such as porridge or
soup, allow your Tower Pressure Cooker
to cool once the cooling time has elapsed,
then shake the pressure cooker gently
before opening to release any air bubbles.
This will reduce the risk of bursting once the
lid is open and prevent possible injury.
• When cooking soft food, such as rice,
allow to cool, then shake the Pressure
Cooker gently before opening to avoid
hot food spraying out as the pressure is
released.
• In the unlikely event the appliance
develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the service
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3 USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
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For the rst time of use, clean the pressure
cooker, ll with about 400ml of water and
heat for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and then
empty the heated water. Your pressure
cooker is now ready for use.
3.1BeforeCooking
Open the lid – push the “Safety” button
forward in order to separate the cover from the
bowl. Then, gripping the upper handle, turn it
anti-clockwise to release the cooker cover.
Check the Valves – Before each use, check
visually that the pressure regulator, safety valve
and steam release valve are not blocked and
that the sealing ring is in place
Add the Ingredients – place your selected
ingredients in the bowl. Always use liquid in
your pressure cooker. To avoid damage, DO
NOT heat the pressure cooker when it is empty
or dry.
As explained in Section 2.4, when cooking
foods that will foam or froth, such as rice,
dried vegetables or stewed fruit, do NOT ll
the pressure cooker bowl to more than ¼ of its
capacity in order to allow the food to expand
without blocking the steam release valve
Similarly, if you are cooking foods that do not
expand, e.g. meat and vegetables, DO NOT
ll above 2/3rds of the capacity of the bowl.
Close the Cover – Fit the Cover and push the
“Locking” button down to lock the cover to the
bowl.
Cooking Pressure – The Tower Pressure
Cooker has one operating pressure, namely
80kPa (See Cooking Times and Recipes,
Section 4)
Heating – Turn the hob to its highest setting in
order to get the pressure cooker as quickly as
possible to its required cooking pressure.
NOTE: Some steam will escape from the
safety valve after the pressure cooker has
been heating. This is normal and will cease
once the safety valve has risen.
3.2 During Cooking
3.2.1 Cooking Pressure
Once the required cooking pressure (80kPa)
has been reached, the pressure regulator will
rise and steam will escape continuously from it
(emitting a hissing sound as it does so). At this
point, the heat should be turned down to the
lowest possible level that maintains the pressure
regulator valve in the raised position.
3.2.2 Cooking Time
The cooking time begins directly as the heat is
turned down, once the pressure regulator rises
and the pressure cooker begins to hiss.
Once the cooking time has nished, the hob
should be turned off and the pressure cooker
allowed to cool.
3.2.3 Caution
DO NOT leave the pressure cooker unattended
during cooking.
DO NOT touch the metal surfaces of the
pressure cooker during cooking as they will be
very hot. Always use oven gloves and hold the
pressure cooker by both handles, keeping the
pressure cooker level.
The pressure cooker is not a toy – keep it away
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3.3OnceCookingHasFinished
Do NOT attempt to open your pressure cooker
until it has cooled and the pressure has been
released.
3.3.1 Natural Cooling – The Preferred
Method
Using oven gloves and gripping the handles,
carefully move the pressure cooker on to a
level, heat-resistant surface and leave it to
stand until the pressure has reduced and the
safety valve has lowered.
3.3.2 Rapid Cooling
If it is necessary to cool the pressure cooker
more rapidly, place it in a sink and run cold
water over it until the safety valve has lowered
DO NOT allow water to enter the pressure
cooker through the safety valve or through the
pressure regulator.
3.3.3 Opening The Pressure Cooker
Once the safety valve has lowered, the pressure
limiting valve can be removed. When all of the
steam has escaped and the valve rod has been
released, the lid can be opened. If the indicating
valve rod has not dropped, it means that there
is still some pressure in the pressure cooker.
To ensure your safety, the cover cannot be
opened until the indicating valve rod has
dropped. DO NOT force the pressure cooker
open.
Under these circumstances, the indicating valve
may be pressed down, using a needle or a
cocktail stick to enable the remaining steam to
escape.
The pressure limiting valve should always be
removed before opening the cover.
Use oven gloves to open the cover to avoid the
risk of injury.
If soft foods, such as rice, are being cooked,
shake the pressure cooker gently to relieve the
pressure before opening. Similarly with foods
such as soup, shake gently to disperse any
bubbles as they could burst and spray hot
liquid, causing injury.
Next, press down the lock button on the top of
the cover to unlock the lid.
3.4HowtoUsetheSteamer
Some recipes, such as Christmas pudding,
require pre-steaming before being brought to
cooking temperature. Pre-steaming can be
carried out in a closed pressure cooker, over a
medium heat.
Once steaming begins, the heat should be
turned down as low as possible in order to
reduce the amount of steam that escapes and
the amount of water that is consumed. Once
pre-steaming is complete, check that there is
still sufcient water remaining to complete the
cooking stage.
The cover should be locked into position and
the heat turned up to bring the pressure cooker
up to cooking pressure.
The basket is used to prevent the food from
coming into contact with the liquid while, at the
same time, allowing the steam to circulate freely
in and around the food.
The basket may be lined with aluminium foil
when cooking foods such as rice or pasta.
However, in order to prevent the rice or pasta
from blocking the safety vents, the basket
should be covered with greaseproof paper,
which must be tied down securely around the
sides of the basket.

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4.1 Cooking Times
The cooking time starts from the moment that the heat is turned down after the pressure regulator
rises and your pressure cooker starts to hiss; it nishes when you remove your pressure cooker from
the heat.
4.1.1VegetableCookingTimes
Vegetable VegetableCooking time
(mins) Cooking time (mins)
Artichoke (large whole,
without leaves) 9 - 11
Artichoke (medium whole,
without leaves) 6 - 8
Artichoke (small whole,
without leaves) 4 - 5
Artichoke (hearts) 2 - 3
Asparagus (ne, whole) 1 - 1½
Asparagus (thick, whole) 1 - 2
Aubergine (5 mm slices) 3
Aubergine (10 mm chunks) 3
Beans (green, whole - fresh
or frozen) 2 - 3
Beets (5 mm slices) 5 - 6
Beans (yellow, whole - fresh
or frozen) 2 - 3
Broccoli (orets) 2
Broccoli (stalks) 5 - 6
Broccoli (stalks, 5 mm slices) 3 - 4
Brussels sprouts (whole) 4
Cabbage (red or green, in
quarters) 3 - 4
Cabbage (red or green, 5
mm slices) 1
Carrots (5 mm slices) 1
Carrots (25 mm chunks) 4
Cauliower (orets) 2 - 3
Celery (25 mm chunks) 3
Corn (kernels) 1
Corn on the cob 3
Endive (thickly cut) 1 - 2
Green beans (whole - fresh
or frozen) 2 - 3
Kale (coarsely chopped) 2
Leeks (white part) 2 - 4
Mixed vegetables (frozen) 2 - 3
Okra (small pods) 2 - 3
Onions (medium whole) 2 - 3
4.COOKINGTIMESANDRECIPES