TurboTronic TurboChef Pot TT-DPC9 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
TT-DPC9

Topic
Pressure Mode Correct Lid Placement 03
The Proper Way to Open the Cover 04
Important Safety Information 05-06
Important Safeguards 07-09
Safety Features 09
Box Contents 10
Assembling Your Pressure Cooker 10-12
Control Panel Features 13
Pressure Cooker Program List 14
Before Using For The First Time 15-16
Using As a Pressure Cooker 16-19
Care & Cleaning 19-22
Troubleshooting 22
Specification 22
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Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death or substantial
property damage if the warning included with this symbol is ignored.
Take care to avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.
For indoor and household use only.
Dear Customer,
We congratulate you on the purchase TurboChef Pot Digital Pressure Cooker by
TurboTronic®.
ALL-IN-ONE MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER: This electric pressure
cooker has 14 in 1 multi-functions, it can replace a variety of specialty appliances,
including the high-pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, cake
maker, pasteurize, and warmer.

PRESSURE MODE CORRECT LID PLACEMENT
NEVER FORCE THE
APPLIANCE OPEN.
MAKE SURE THAT
THE INSIDE PRESSURE
HAS RETURNED TO
NORMAL
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THE PROPER WAY TO OPEN THE COVER
• Turn the exhaust valve to the open vent position, wait for the steam in the pot to
release completely, don't open the lid until the float valve is lowered.
• First push the safety lock down, then turn the lid clockwise,
angle of inclination to open the lid, then slowly pick it up.
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When the silicone ring is yellow or damaged, please buy it again to prevent
the lid from leaking.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, ALONG WITH THE
MANUAL ENCLOSED AND KEEP BOTH FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. WARNING YOU ARE WORKING WITH
HOT LIQUIDS. YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE USE.
Before cooking
•ALWAYS ensure the INNER POT is in place before cooking.
•Food with skins (e.g sausages, chicken and fruit) MUST be pierced before cooking. Not
piercing the skin may result in the food expanding and may cause splashing of hot food after the
lid is released.
•Do not overfill the inner pot.
The lid must be closed fully before selecting a cooking function. Gently lower the lid and turn it anti-
clockwise until it clicks into place.
Ensure the pressure release valve is in the closed position (pressure cooking functions only), and
check that it sits down correctly to seal the opening.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT...)
Pressure release methods
•When the programmed is finished and you wish to commence pressure release press the
"Cancel" button to cancel the Keep Warm function.
•When releasing the pressure valve, always use tongs and please wear oven gloves to turn the
pressure valve to the open position. This will protect against hot steam. The valve will lift up
slightly and steam will release. The lid won't open until the steam has vented and pressure has
released.
•When opening the lid food will be hot, please always wear oven gloves and an apron to protect
against any splashing of the hot food.
Quick release
Recommended for:
Quick cooking recipes and steaming, including
vegetables and seafood.
When the Keep Warm function has been
cancelled, move the pressure release valve to
the open position and only attempt to open lid
when all steam has released and the float valve
has dropped.
Leave the pressure cooker to stand for 1 - 2
minutes.
The Lid can now be opened, if the lid does not
open, wait a few more minutes and try again.
Never try to force the lid off as a locked lid is a
sign that the unit still has some pressure.
Slow release
Recommended for:
Food with skins (e.g sausages, chicken and fruit)
and foods with large liquid volume or high starch
content (such as porridge, soup, pasta, rice, fruit
and grains, and also delicate foods such as meats
and potato) can trap air and cause the food to
foam and expand which may cause splashing of
hot food after the lid is removed.
lb avoid any splashing, after you have cancelled
the Keep Warm function leave the pressure
release valve in the closed position and allow
pressure to release naturally. This can take 15
minutes or more. Recipe dependent. When the
float valve has dropped, move the pressure
release valve to open to ensure all the pressure is
released.
The Lid can now be opened, if the lid does not
open, wait a few more minutes and try again.
Never try to force the lid off as a locked lid is a
sign that the unit still has some pressure.
Wait at least 1-2 mins.
Wait at least 15 mins.
For both methods, give the cooker a few gentle shakes while holding the base unit handles to
release any residual steam before opening the lid. There could still be steam held under the food that
has not yet broken the surface. Without gentle shaking, this steam could come to the surface even
several seconds after the lid has been removed.
NEVER FORCE OPEN THE LID
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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following
Read and follow all instructions carefully.
This appliance is NOT intended for use by
children or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
Children should be supervised not to play
with the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
To protect against electric shock do not
immerse or rinse cords or plug in water or
other liquid.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
Do not use any attachments or utensils that
were not recommended or supplied by the
manufacturer The use of attachments not
recommended for use by the manufacturer
may cause serious hazardous situations
including personal injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter; or touch hot surfaces.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; Bed and
breakfast type environments.
Do not place on or near a hot qas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet to disconnect,
remove the plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly
closed before operating. See instructions
For Use.
Never fill the unit above MAX line in the
Inner Pot. When using foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried
beans, follow the recipe for "pressure
cooking" those products, and as a rule of
thumb, do not fill the unit above the
"halfway" point. Overfilling may cause
dogging, allowing excess pressure to
develop.
Be Aware that certain foods, such as
apple-sauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas,
noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, and
spaghetti, can foam, froth, sputter, and
clog the pressure release device (steam
vent). Recipes using these items must be
followed carefully to avoid problems.
Always check the pressure release devices
for clogs before use.
Do not open the pressure cooker until the
unit has cooled and all internal pressure has
been released. If the unit is difficult to open,
this indicates that the cooker is still
pressurized - do not force it open. Any
pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
Please read these instructions.
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•This appliance has been designed for use
with a 2 prong, grounded, 220-240V
electrical outlet only. Do not use any other
electrical outlet.
•The pressure cooker generates extreme
heat and steam in its operation. All
necessary precautions must be taken to
avoid fire, burns and other personal injury
during its operation.
•When in operation the pressure cooker
requires sufficient air space on all sides
including top and bottom. Never operate the
unit near any flammable materials such as
dish towels, paper towels, curtains, paper
plates, etc.
•Always plug the electrical cord directly into
the wall outlet Never use this unit with an
extension cord of any kind.
•Anyone who has not fully read and
understood all operating and safety
instructions contained in this manual is not
qualified to operate or clean this appliance.
•If this unit falls or accidentally becomes
immersed in water; unplug it from wall outlet
immediately. Do not reach into the water!
•Do not operate this appliance on an unstable
surface.
•If this appliance begins to malfunction during
use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use
or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
•NEVER FORCE OPEN the pressure
cooker. If you need to open the pressure
cooker press the CANCEL button and
using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully
rotate the pressure valve to the OPEN
position to fully release the building
pressure inside the cooker. Leave until
the unit & contents have cooled down
fully. Make sure that all the steam has
dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn
the handle clockwise to open. Always
open the lid away from you to avoid skin
contact with any remaining heat or steam.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK COOK ONLY IN THE
REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not
immerse the housing or base in water.
Before use, clean the bottom of the Inner Pot
and the surface of the heater plate... insert
the Inner Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and
counter clockwise until you are sure it is
sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to
do so will prevent proper operation and may
cause damage to the unit.
CAUTION HOT SURFACE. This appliance
generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be
taken to prevent the risk of personal
injury fires, and damage to property.
When in operation, never leave the
appliance unattended.
Be careful also about the risk of scalding
from the steam coming out of the appliance
when you open the lid. First open the lid very
slightly to allow the steam to escape gently.
If the silicon gasket or inner pot are damaged
in any way. DO NOT USE
Make sure that the appliance is properly
closed before bringing up to pressure (see
Instructions for use).
Do not use the appliance empty, without its
inner pot or without liquid inside the inner
pot. This could cause serious damage to the
appliance.
After cooking meat which has an outer layer
of skin (such as Ox tongue, bacon joints,
chicken etc.), which could swell. Due to the
effects of pressure, do not pierce the skin
after cooking if it appears swollen: you could
get burnt. Pierce it BEFORE cooking.
When cooking food with a thick texture (chick
peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.), shake the
appliance slightly before opening it to ensure
that the food or cooking juices do not spurt
out.
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Please be aware that quickly releasing the
pressure after cooking is not suitable for
food with a large liquid volume or high starch
content (e.g. porridge, congee, sticky liquids,
soup etc.). Food content may splatter out
from the pressure release valve. Use natural
release method instead - allow the cooker to
cool down naturally until the float valve
drops down. This may take between 15 and
20 minutes.
The heating element surface is subject to
residual heat after use, please pay attention
to it.
•THE LID MUST BE CLOSED
FULLY BEFORE SELECTING A
PRESSURE FUNCTION.
•LET THE FOOD SETTLE FOR AT LEAST
TWO MINUTES AFTER PRESSURE
RELEASE FLOAT VALVE HAS DROPPED.
•AVOID SPILLAGE ON THE CONNECTOR.
•ALWAYS SHAKE THE UNIT SLIGHTLY
AFTER THE FLOAT VALVE HAS
DROPPED BEFORE OPENING THE LID.
•Before using this product, please make
sure there are no foreign objects at the
bottom of the heating plate and the
inner pot.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do
not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with
other appliances, your appliance may not
operate properly. It should be operated on
a dedicated electrical circuit
NOTE: This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordnances.
Safety Features
The pressure release valve will automatically
exhaust and limit the pressure.
If the pressure release valve fails the lid will
release the pressure. In this case the
pressure release valve is faulty and needs to
be replaced.
The cooker features a safety temperature cut
out if the temperature rises too much, it will
cut off and only start heating again when the
temperature has returned to the normal
temperature.
If this function fails the pressure cooker will
cut off, it will not re-start and needs to be
replaced.
The lid cannot be opened if the pressure
inside is high.
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Box Contents
Glass yoghurt box
Pressur
e
cooker
Stainless steel 304
inner pot
S.S Steamer
Measuring cup
Power cord
Assembling Your Pressure Cooker
To open the lid, turn the handle on the
top clockwise as far as it will go. Lift the lid off the pressure cooker.
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Remove the inner pot.
Remove all of the items from inside
your inner pot.
Slot the pressure valve into the large
recess on the top of the pressure
cookers lid.
Push the pressure valve down until it
locks in place with a click.
Slot the end of the power cord into the
socket on the rear of the pressure
cooker as shown in the diagram.
Plug the other end of the power cable
into a power socket and turn on the
power at the socket if required.
Place the inner pot into the outer
body of the pressure cooker.
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CLICK
Place the lid back onto the pressure
cooker.
Ensure the tab on the back of the lid
slots into the channel onthe back of the
pressure cooker.
Turn the lid anti-clockwise until it
locks with a click.
Your pressure cooker is now ready for
pressure cleaning.
Important: Before using your pressure cooker for the first time you will have to wash the
Inner pot, steamer tray, spatula & measuring pot in warm soapy water; rinse then dry
thoroughly. Never use metal scourers to clean the utensils as this will damage the
surfaces.
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Control Panel Features
LED Display
Quick Select
Cooking programs
Button
Adjustment
Button
The ( + and -) button
are used to select
setting values
Pressure Level
Button
Use to adjust Low
Pressure and High
Pressure
Cancel/Keep
Warm
Programs Button
Start Button
Time Button
Use to set or adjust
the cooking time
Delay Button
Use to start cooking Cycle
press for 5 S, the pressure
cooker will turn on /off
Temperature
Button
Use to set the delay
Time
Use to adjust the
temperature of
cooking
Mode Button
For menu selection
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Quick Select
Cooking programs
Button
Quick Select
Cooking programs
Button

Pressure Cooker Program List
Function
Default
Time
Adjustable
Time
Time
Interval
Default
Temp.
Temp.
Control
Keep
Warm
Delay
Soup
30min
1min~12h
1min~1h
150°C
X
70°C
24h
Slow Cook
2h
1min~12h
1min~1 h
90°C
X
70°C
24h
Sous Vide
3h
1min~24h
1min~1 h
60°C
40~90°C
X
24h
Oatmeal
10min
1min~12h
1min~1 h
150°C
X
70°C
24h
Rice
12min
1min~12h
1min~1h
160°C
X
70°C
24h
Saute
20min
1min~12h
1min~1h
160°C
30~180°C
70°C
X
Multigrain
40min
1min~12h
1min~1h
160°C
X
70°C
24h
Steam
15min
1min~12h
1min~1h
150°C
X
70°C
24h
Beans
40min
1min~12h
1min~1h
160°C
X
70°C
24h
Cake
40min
1min~12h
1min~1h
140°C
30~180°C
70°C
24h
Poultry
20min
1min~12h
1min~1h
140°C
X
70°C
24h
Meat
30min
1min~12h
1min~1h
160°C
X
70°C
24h
Egg
10min
1min~12h
1min~1h
150°C
X
70°C
24h
Yoghurt
8h
1min~12h
1min~1h
38°C
30~180°C
X
24h
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Before Using For The First Time
Remove the lid and pour 2 liters of
water into the inner pot.
Refit the lid and lock by turning anti-
clockwise.
Turn the pressure cooker on at the
socket if required.
Turn the pressure release valve to
the CLOSED position.
Press the Soup program by
display and Press Start button to
begin the cooking program.
Once the program has finished, your
pressure cooker will 'Beep1.
Press the Cancel button to cancel the
keep warm function.
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Before Using For The First Time (cont...)
Releasing the steam
You will now have to open the Steam
Release valve, to do this cover your hand
with an oven glove or similar or better
use a pair of tongs to turn the valve to
one of the releases \l/ settings.
Allow your pressure cooker to cool
down for 15 minutes.
Open the lid by turning it clockwise
and then lift off the pressure cooker.
Remove and empty the inner pan
using oven gloves or a heat proof
cloth.
Your pressure cookers inner valves
and lid are now thoroughly cleaned.
Using as a Pressure Cooker
Fit the lid and close by turning it anti-
clockwise until it locks with a click.
Pressure release valve
To cook under pressure, you MUST turn
the pressure release valve to the closed
position ▲ as indicated on the valve.
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Using as a Pressure Cooker (cont...)
Press the Mode button, select the rice
function, and then press the start
button to start cooking.
If available, Press function then
press time logo again to select
different time.
Setting the delay time
If you want to start cooking later,
please press the function button
first, then adjust the time and
temperature, Press the Delay
button, then press the Start button to
start the function appointment.
Starting the cooking program
Press the Start button to begin the delay
timer or start cooking your meal. The
numbers on the left side of the display
start to rotate. Showing the pressure
cooker is working.
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Using as a Pressure Cooker (cont...)
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important: Ensure inside of the pressure cooker and the inner pot
are clean and free from any food debris before starting.
Filling the inner pot
NEVER place food or liquid directly into
the pressure cooker. Always use the
inner pot to cook food in.
Remove the inner pot from your pressure
cooker and fill with the ingredients
required for the recipe.
Place the liquid in the inner pot.
Important: The liquid and ingredients
should be between the MAX and MIN
marks on the inside of the inner pot.
Important: When cooking ingredients
that expand during cooking, we
recommend that you only fill the inner pot
halfway between the MAX and MIN
marks.
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CAUTION: When using as a pressure
cooker; always use liquid in the inner pan.
The liquid should always come up to the MIN
mark.
Place the inner pot into the pressure
cooker.
lake care not to spill any liquid when
placing the pot in the pressure cooker.
If you do clean up with a damp cloth.
For both methods, give the cooker a few gentle shakes while holding the base unit handles to
release any residual steam before opening the lid. There could still be steam held under the food
that has not yet broken the surface. Without gentle shaking, this steam could come to the surface
even several seconds after the lid has been removed.
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Using as a Pressure Cooker (cont...)
Float
valve
X
Releasing the steam
You will now have to open the Steam
Release valve, to do this cover your hand
with an oven glove or similar or better use
a pair of tongs to turn the valve to one of
the releases \|/ settings.
After steam has stopped coming out of
the Steam release valve, check that the
Float valve has dropped before opening
the pressure cookers lid.
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You can now open the pressure cookers
lid by turning it clockwise and lifting off.
Remove the inner pot using a heat proof
cloth or oven glove. After using your
pressure cooker, please clean it by
following the Care & Maintenance section
of these instructions. NEVER TOUCH
THE FLOAT VALVE DURING COOKING
OR IMMEDIATELY POST COOKING.
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CAUTION: After cooking the lid, inner casing,
inner pot and food will be very hot and should be
handled with caution.
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Care & Cleaning
lmportant: After every time you use your pressure cooker you must clean any
residue food or moisture from all components.
Removing the lid: Before cleaning
your pressure cooker; you will have to
remove the lid.
Rotate the lid clockwise as far as it will
go (1).
Lift the lid upwards and off the
pressure cooker (2).
Removing the pressure release valve:
Grip the sides of the pressure release
valve and pull upwards until it comes
off the lid. Use a pin to remove any
blockages in the valve.
Always ensure there is no pressure in
the cooker before removing.
Replace by pushing back into the
recess.
Float
valve
Use a pin to remove any blockages
inside or around the valve.
Replace pressure release valve by
pushing back into the recess.
Pushdown until it locks in place.
Cleaning the float valve: Clean the
float valve using a pin to ensure there
is no debris trapped inside or around
it.
Check the valve can be raised and
will drop back down without sticking.
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