Tramontina TRAS 0511 User manual

USER MANUAL
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PRESSURE COOKER Ø22cm 7.0L
Ref. Number: TRAS 0511
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
INTRODUCTION AND BENEFITS
SAFETY SYSTEMS & STRUCTURE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
COOKING TIME FOR REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY
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CONTENT
ITEM NUMBER
TRAS 0511
BODY DIAMETER
22cm
NOMINAL CAPACITY
7.0 L
WORKING PRESSURE
Pressure 1 - 50 kPa = 110°C max.
Pressure 2 - 90 kPa = 118°C max.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
• Read all instructions carefully before using your pressure cooker. Do not permit
anyone who is not familiar with those instructions to use the cooker.
• Keep children away from the pressure cooker when it is in operation.
Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
• Never place the pressure cooker into the oven or microwave as this will destroy plastic
and rubber parts and damage the safety mechanisms.
• Move the pressure cooker very carefully when it is in operation. Do not touch the hot
surface of the pressure cooker as this could burn you! When the pressure cooker is
hot, only touch the handles and always use protective gloves. Extreme caution must be
used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
• Do not use the pressure cooker for anything other than its intended use. Only use the
pressure cooker for the purposes described in these instructions.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying oil.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use can lead to burns and scalds.
Make sure the pressure cooker is properly closed before operating. See “Operating
instructions”.
• Your TRAMONTINA pressure cooker is only suitable for use on the following heating
sources: gas, electric, ceramic and induction. Do not use other heating sources.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• Before using the pressure cooker, check it to make sure the safety mechanisms are not
damaged or dirty, valves are not obstructed. And always check the pressure release
device for clogging before use. See “Operating Instructions”.
• Do not open the pressure cooker until it has been cooled and all internal pressure has
been released. If the handles are difcult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is
still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
For releasing the pressure, please see “Operating Instructions”.
• Never use the pressure cooker without liquid, as this could result in damaging the
cooker by overheating. Adhere strictly to the following content amounts:
Minimum: 0.26 Qt (1/4 Litre or 1cup) of liquid.
Maximum: 2/3 of the pressure cooker
• For foods which foam or rise (e.g. rice, legumes, broths, or dried vegetable), do not
ll the cooker more than half full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the vent
pipe and developing excess pressure.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can form froth, and
sputter, and may also clog the pressure release device (vent pipe). These foods should
not be cooked in pressure cooker.
• When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker after releasing the pressure and
before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
• If you cook meat with skin (e.g. tongue) or sausage with casing, which can swell
when under pressure, do not pierce the skin as long as it is swollen. This could result
in scalding.
• When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so all the liquid,
which creates the steam, does not evaporate.
• Pressure cooker cannot be used for medical purposes, especially for sterilization, as the
pressure cooker is not designed to reach the required temperature.

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• Do not alter the safety mechanisms or repair the pressure cooker by yourself. Please
contact the store where it was purchased for the details.
• Use only the appropriate TRAMONTINA replacement parts, to ensure your pressure
cooker will function properly and safety.
• Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions
specied in the instructions for use.
The stove’s hotplate
should not be larger than
the base of the cooker.
Do not place objects
on the pressure control
valve.
The cooker should never
be submerged in water
to release pressure. See
Page 11.
Do not place the pressure
cooker in an oven or
microwave.
If the vent pipe or the
overpressure plug gets
blocked, dredge it.
Check the minimum,
maximum and other
specications of liquid
lling.

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The structure of a pressure cooker consists of a regular cooking pot and a special lid
that locks in place on the top of the cook pot. When the cooker is heated up, steam is
sealed inside and creates pressure. With this high pressure, the internal temperature in
the cooker is raised above the normal boiling point of water, which leads to a faster and
healthier cooking process.
FASTER
On average, a TRAMONTINA pressure cooker prepares food up to 3 times faster than
conventional cooking methods. Meals that can take up to one hour with conventional
cooking can be ready in as little as 20 minutes with a TRAMONTINA pressure cooker.
TASTIER
Food tastes better when it is prepared by a TRAMONTINA pressure cooker. The shorter
cooking time allows food to retain its full and natural avour. Less seasoning is required,
up to half of what you would normally use and very little avour is actually lost during
cooking. Unlike microwave cooking, meat prepared in a TRAMONTINA pressure cooker
is golden brown. Simply sauté, then cook under pressure. It is delicious!
HEALTHIER
More Vitamins and minerals are retained in food prepared by a TRAMONTINA pressure
cooker. We all know that the longer food cooks, the more nutrients will be lost.
TRAMONTINA pressure cookers help food retain more than twice their vitamins and
nutrients compared to conventional stove-top cooking, by using less water.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
A TRAMONTINA pressure cooker can be used for steaming, simmering, stewing,
roasting and even defrosting. Cooking time is saved for everything from delicate soups
and desserts to hearty meat dishes.
INTRODUCTION & BENEFITS

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SAFETY SYSTEMS & STRUCTURE
1. Safety Plate: This is activated with the locking
valve to prevent opening of the lid when there is
pressure in the cooker.
2. Safety Valve: A safety device which opens and
closes automatically to avoid excess pressure
building within the cooker.
2a. Safety valve
2b. O-ring for safety valve: “1”=low pressure level,
“2”=high pressure level. This keeps the pressure
within the normal operating level and keeps the
pressure stable while cooking.
3. Batch Number
4. Safety Window: A safety device to release excess
pressure by pushing the rubber gasket out when
the cooking pressure is too high.
5. Anti-Clogging Nut: This effectively prevents food
from plugging the steam outlet and allowing
excess pressure to build within the pressure cooker.
6. Rubber Gasket: This must be completely clean.
7. Lid: Made of quality 18/10 stainless steel.
8. Lid Long Handle: Used to remove the lid from
the cooker. The lid handle contains components
vital to correct use of the pressure cooker.
9. Push Plate: When the lid is properly closed, push
the push plate backwards to lock it in position.
Push the push plate forwards to unlock the lid.
10. Pressure Indicator: The pressure indicator
moves up a few minutes after the pressure cooker is
heated and it returns to its original position when
pressure has been released completely.
11. Pressure Regulator: Pressure setting device:
“1”=low pressure level, “2”=high pressure level.
This keeps the pressure within the normal operating
level and keeps the pressure stable while cooking.
11a. Valve shaft
11b. Large spring
11c. Small spring
11d. Valve shaft cover
11e. Valve shaft core
11f. Ventilated pipe: the device for releasing the
steam from the cooker.
11g. Sealing ring for pressure regulator
12. Pressure Regulator Base: Part of pressure control
device.
13. Side Handle: This functions as a helping handle
when moving the cooker.
14. Pressure Cooker Pot
15. Body Base: This is made up of three layers of
material and allows quick and even heat conduction.
It is suitable for gas, electric, ceramic or induction
heating sources.
16. Body Long Handle: marks the right position
where the lid and pot are able to be locked together.

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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Take the time to read all the instructions.
Take all accessories out of the cooker pot.
Season the cooker rim with a little cooking oil to make opening
and closing the lid easier (see Figure 1).
Fill the pressure cooker half full with cold water, and heat the pressure
cooker for 10 minutes according to the operating instructions of
“Checking before Closing”, “Closing the Lid” and “Cooking”.
Open the pressure cooker after it is completely cold and all pressure has
been released, see “Opening the Lid”. Empty the pressure cooker and dry
it with a soft cloth.
SAFE OPERATING
CAUTION: Never immerse the pressure cooker in the water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To cook with a pressure cooker, it is important to ll with liquid that is capable of
releasing steam as it is boiled. Either water, soup, stock or wine is acceptable in this case.
Minimum Volume: The cooker must always contain at least 0.26Qt (1/4 Litre or 1 cup)
of liquid for cooking (see Figure 2).
NEVER ll the pressure cooker more than two-thirds of its capacity with liquid and
food (see Figure 2). Fill the cooker to only half way when cooking foods that will either
expand in size and/or produce foam as they cook (e.g. rice, legumes, broth or dried veg-
etables). (See Figure 2.)
Figure 01

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• Check to make sure the O-ring is on the groove. Do not use the cooker if the O-ring is
not in the correct position (see Figure 3).
• Check to make sure that the indicator rod can move freely by pushing it upwards.
If it springs back easily, it will function properly. Remove the pressure regulator, make
sure that the steam outlet is not blocked.
• You should be able to look through the steam outlet if it is clear. Clean the anti-
clogging nut and safety valve with warm water (see Figure 4).
• Ensure that the O-ring for the safety valve is clean and not damaged.
Check to see that the rubber gasket is correctly in place in the lid.
• Always add enough liquid for steam to form and make sure that the liquid in the
pressure cooker does not evaporate completely.
• Never allow the cooker to ‘cook until dry’, as the resulting overheating could damage
the cooker (e.g. melt the base or damage the safety mechanisms) and the heat source.
• In the case of overheating, never remove the cooker from the heat source. Simply turn
off the heat source and let the cooker cool down until completely cold.
CHECKING BEFORE CLOSING
Figure 03 Figure 04

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(1) Place the lid on the cooker body. Align the mark on the lid with the mark on
the body handle.
(2) Press down slightly on the lid and turn clockwise just until the two handles match
up and lock together. To ensure that the lid is properly closed, the lid handle and the
body handle should align with each other.
(3) After locking the cooker, slide the pressure lock button down against the lid until
the locking is heard.
CLOSING THE LID
Rotate the lid clockwise
to close.
Align the mark on the
lid with mark on the
lower handle.
Balance the lid in position
over the pot.

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OPENING
PRESSURE RELEASING
CAUTION:If you observe unusual spraying during depressurizing while you are releasing the
steam, turn it back to original cooking position, then release pressure again making sure to
ensure nothing else spurts out.
OPENING
When pressure indicator is fallen down in the normal position, all pressure has been
released from the pressure cooker and the lid can be opened.
• Push the push plate towards cover centre.
• Turn the lid handle counter-clockwise. Match on the lid and on the body handle
correctly, lift the lid handle to open.
Quick Release Method
Remove pressure cooker from the burner,
place it in the sink and run cold tap
water over the lid. Do not run water over the
handles and pressure regulator.
CAUTION: Never run hot tap water to quick release.
CAUTION: Open the sink drain before running water.
Make sure not to immerse the pressure cooker in water.
Natural Release Method
Remove the pressure cooker from the burner
and let the pressure drop and dissipate naturally.
Figure 05
Figure 06
Figure 07

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Place the TRAMONTINA pressure cooker on a heat source
with a diameter of at least 18cm/7inches.
When using a gas stove, make sure that the ame does
not go beyond the edges of the pot base.
MOvING & POSITIONING THE
PRESSURE COOKER
PRESSURE SETTING
COOKING
There are four pressure settings. You may use position 2 in normal cases and special
position 1 for quick cooking of easily cooked food (see Figures 8 & 9).
• Begin with the heat source on a high setting
• A small amount of steam may escape from the steam outlet.
• When cooking begins, the temperature rises and the pressure cooking process begins
automatically.
• The pressure indictor (red) rises until the surface, which indicates that the internal
pressure is built.
• Cautions must be taken to control the heat setting so that ames do not reach the wall of
the cooker. When locking valve rises quickly, it’s normal to have a small amount of steam
escaping from the side of the handle in a short amount of time.
COOKING
Figure 09
• When steam escapes steadily from the pressure
regulator, reduce the heat and set your cooking time
as indicated on your recipe or according to your own
preferences.
Figure 08
Removing the module
2
1
90 kPa = 118°C max.
Pressure Regulator
50 kPa = 110°C max.
Steam release position

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SIMPLE CLEANING
To extend the life span of the pressure cooker, remove any excess foods after each use.
Wash, clean and dry the pressure cooker making sure all the food residue is removed,
especially acid or alkali foods. The pressure cooker pot and lid should be washed with
warm water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive cleaning pad.
• Do not store any food inside the cooker after use.
• Clean and dry the cooker after each use. Warm water is recommended for cleaning.
• Do not wash the lid in a dishwasher.
• Before each use, ensure the cover of the pressure indicator or safety valve is not damaged
and it ts well. If there is damage, replace the cover before using the cooker again.
• After each use, gently release and clean the anti-clogging nut and the pressure regulator
completely (see Figure 10, 11 and 12 - Page 14). The steam discharging tube and
the anti-clogging nut should not be lled or blocked by any substances such as food
residue. When installing the pressure regulator, make sure that it is installed in the correct
position.
• After each use, the safety valve should be examined to ensure it is clean. Clean with hot
water if required.
• After each use, the rubber gasket should be cleaned thoroughly with warm water. It
should be installed back in the lid after washing.
• Do not use steel wool, or abrasive scouring powders or liquids.
• The rubber gasket will last longer if you place the lid upside down on top of the
pressure cooker body after it has been washed and dried.
• Depending on how often you use your pressure cooker, you should replace the silicone
gasket, the O-ring for the safety valve and sealing ring for the pressure regulator every
1–2 years. If these parts are damaged (have tears or cracks, deformation on the edges or
hardening), these parts should be replaced immediately. Failure to do so may affect
proper functioning and safety of your pressure cooker. For details on replacement parts
for your pressure cooker please contact Tramontina Australia Customer Service.
CLEANING&MAINTENANCE

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COOKING TIME FOR REFERENCE
Food Weight (Kg) Water (Kg) Time (min.) Results Remarks
Rice 0.5 Appropriate 5-6 Well Done -
Spare Ribs 1.0 0.8 8-10 Bones Separated -
Pork Leg 1.0 0.8 22-25 Bones Separated Cutting patterns
Beef 1.0 0.8 15-18 Well Done Place of 3cm
Chicken 1.0 0.8 12-15 Bones Separated Whole Chicken
Fish 1.0 0.8 4-5 Well Done -
COMPLETE CLEANING
(1) Cleaning of Pressure Regulator
Remove the pressure regulator by pressing and rotating it after each use (see Figure 10).
Turn anti-clockwise to remove the regulator (see Figure 11). Clean with warm water
(see Figure 12).
(2)Cleaning of Anti-Clogging Nut and Steam Outlet
Make sure the anti-clogging nut and steam outlet are cleaned with running water after
each use.
(3)Cleaning of Safety Valve
Clean the safety valve by repeatedly pushing it up and down under running water
(see Figure 13).
* Cooking times shown above are guidelines only due to the variations in tenderness of meat and vegetables.
Adjust to suit your own taste.
Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12
Figure 13

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WARRANTY
The TRAMONTINA Pressure Cooker has a 5 year warranty against material &
manufacturing defects. The warranty only covers the body. It does not cover parts of the
pressure cooker which are subject to wear (eg - rubber gasket, O-ring for Safety Valve
or any other spare part). Improper use will result in cancellation of the warranty. The
warranty will only be considered valid if the product is used in accordance with these
Use & Care Instructions and upon presentation of a dated proof of purchase.
Note: If you are unable to solve a problem or correct a defect, please contact Tramontina Customer Service for further
guidance on 1800 110 885 or [phone] if outside Australia.
Use only the appropriate spare parts for the TRAMONTINA pressure cooker available at www.tramontina.com.au.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Cause Solution
No steam escapes
from the pressure regulator
There is not enough liquid in the
cooker
Add at least the minimum amount
(0.25 litre) of liquid
Steam escapes around the pressure
regulator
This is normal, however, if a very large
amount of steam escapes, you should
reduce the temperature
Turn down the heat and then continue
cooking as usual Decrease the quantity
of liquid as per the instructions
A lot of steam leaks from the pressure
indictor valve
The O-ring for the pressure indictor
valve is not installed properly
Install the O-ring properly in the groove
Steam escapes at the
edge of the lid
The rubber gasket is not properly in
place The rubber gasket is dirty or
damaged
Insert the gasket properly.
Clean and replace the gasket.
The indicator rod
does not rise
- The heating temperature is too low
- The cooker is not closed properly
- There is not enough liquid in the
cooker.
- The rubber gasket is damaged or
hardened.
- The pressure regulator is not attached
correctly and rmly
- Increase heat.
- Close the cooker properly by making
sure the push plate is in the locking
position.
- Add at least the minimum amount
(0.25 litre) of liquid
- Replace the gasket
- Insert the pressure regulator correctly
and select a pressure setting. (Page 12)
The indicator rod does not go down There is still pressure built in the
cooker.
Wait until the pressure releases from
the cooker and turn the pressure
control device to steam releasing
setting.
Opening and Closing system does not
work.
The mark on the lid does not align
with on the long handle.
Make them align by making sure the
push plate is in the locking position.

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