Tower Hobbies T90100 Guide

Care & Use Instructions
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T90100
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4.5 Litre
Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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For your safety, please read and understand all the instructions before using
your pressure cooker. Keep these instructions for your future reference.
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1. The pressure cooker must be used
by a responsible adult. Use and store
it out of reach of children.
2. Do not leave the pressure cooker
unattended while it’s under pressure.
You don’t have to stand over it, but
keep an eye on it.
3. Do not let children near the pressure
cooker when in use. Close supervision
is needed when the pressure cooker
is used where there are children or
pets around. Do not allow children
to use the pressure cooker.
4. Do not place the pressure cooker
in a heated oven.
5. Extreme caution must be used when
moving the pressure cooker containing
hot liquids or when it is at pressure.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handles or oven gloves when handling
the pressure cooker.
6. Do not use the pressure cooker for
a purpose other than its intended use.
This pressure cooker is intended for
domestic use only and is not designed
for commercial use. The manufacturer
accepts no liability if the appliance
is used for commercial purposes or
in a manner which does not comply
with the instructions in this manual.
7. The pressure cooker heats and cooks
food under pressure. Inappropriate
use of the pressure cooker may result
in a scalding injury. To avoid injury,
ensure that the cooker is closed
correctly and securely before applying
heat. See details in the instructions.
8. When the food is at boiling temperature,
and when the pressure is decreasing
rapidly, steam and boiling liquid can
escape from the pressure cooker.
Do not position the pressure cooker
and the decompression window (if any)
in close proximity to other people
or yourself so as to prevent injury
from escaping steam.
9. Never force open the pressure cooker
until all the internal pressure has been
completely and safely released. Strictly
follow the instructions.
10. Never use your pressure cooker without
adding a liquid that will give off steam
when boiled i.e. water, wine, stock,
beer, cider, etc, or letting it boil dry,
as these will cause severe damage
to the pressure cooker. Use at least
300ml (1/2pt) of liquid. This will give
you up to 15 minutes cooking.
When cooking for more than 15
minutes, increase the amount of water
by 150ml (1/4pt) for each additional
15 minute period or part period.
11. Do not fill the cooker beyond 2/3 of
its capacity. When cooking foodstuffs
which expand during cooking, such
as rice or dehydrated vegetables,
do not fill the cooker to more than
1/3 or half of its capacity depending
on the foodstuffs. See min and max
fill guide in the instructions.
12. Use the appropriate heat source(s)
according to the instructions for use.
Only use the pressure cooker on
a heat source with a stable position.
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13. After cooking meat with a skin
(e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under
the effect of pressure, do not prick the
skin while the skin is swollen, you may
be scalded by escaping water/steam.
14. When cooking any doughy food,
gently shake the pressure cooker
before opening the lid to avoid food
being ejected when you open it. Don’t
cook dumplings in the pressure cooker
with the lid on. The dough will rise and
may block the safety devices. Cook
the food without dumplings for the
recommended time, release the steam,
remove the lid, then add the dumplings
and cook them with the lid on, but
not locked and without the pressure
regulator fitted.
15. You may use boilable plastic containers
capable of withstanding 130°C
(266°F) with the pressure cooker.
Don’t fit them with lids, they may
blow off as the contents expand.
16. Tie down greaseproof or foil coverings
or they may block the safety devices.
17. Before each use, check that the
valves and sealing ring are not
obstructed and in good condition.
See the instructions for use.
18. Never use the pressure cooker
in its pressurized mode for deep
or shallow frying of food.
19. Do not tamper with any of the safety
systems beyond the maintenance
instructions specified in the instructions
for use.
20. Only use authentic manufacturer’s
spare parts in accordance with the
relevant model. In particular, use a body
and a lid from the same manufacturer
indicated as being compatible.
21. If the pressure cooker functions
abnormally i.e. it has been dropped
or show signs of damage, stop using it.
22. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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CONTENTS
User safety information 2-3
1. Specifications -
1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts 5
1.2 Technical information 6
1.3 Suitable hob types for cooking 6
2. Using your pressure cooker – step by step guide -
2.1 Benefits of using a pressure cooker 7
2.2 Before the first use 8-9
2.3 Filling your pressure cooker and steam cooking preparation 10-11
2.4 Selecting the cooking pressure 12
2.5 Starting to cook 12
2.6 At the end of cooking - steam release 13
2.7 Opening the pressure cooker 14
. Basic rules of pressure cooking 
. Cleaning, maintenance and storage -
. Troubleshooting and disposal of the product -
. Cooking times and sample recipes -
. Warranty information 
. Your Receipt 
. Notes 

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. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts
Structure of your pressure cooker:
This box contains:
Pressure Cooker, 20cm Stainless Steel Steamer Basket with Handle,
Stainless Steel Steamer Stand/trivet and Instruction Manual
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1. Pressure cooker body
2. Rear/supporting handle
3. Cooker cover/lid
4. Safety steam release vents x 2
5. Red pressure indicator valve
6. Black pressure regulator & steam release vent
7. Blue safety lock & unlock push button
8. Upper handle
9. Lower handle
10. Lid flanges and sealing ring/gasket
11. Steamer stand/trivet
12. Steamer basket
Part No. Description
TS1001 22cm sealing ring/gasket
TS2001 Black pressure regulator
TS2005 Red pressure indicator valve
Spare parts (not included, available to order via Tower website/customer service)
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