VonShef 07/197 User manual

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3L/6L Pressure
Cooker
Instruction Manual
07/197
07/198
Thank you for purchasing the
3L/6L Pressure Cooker

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Intended Usage
The VonShef® Pressure cooker is intended for use in
private households. It is not intended for use in
commercial or industrial environments.
Safety instructions
•Read all instructions and make clear everything in
this manual before use.
•Always keep the regulator, regulator vent pipe, safety
valve, sealant ring, lid and cooker body free of greasy
dirt and residue.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
•Close supervision is necessary when the pressure
cooker is used near the children.
Pressure cookers are only for normal adults, not for
disabled.
•Heat up the cooker by fire from the cooker bottom.
Other methods are not allowed.
•Use the pressure cooker after hearing a clatter sound
of proper shut of the lid.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving a
pressure cooker with pressure inside.
•Do not knock, shake, etc.
•Pressure cookers are for domestic use, as for
steaming and cook food. Do not use pressure cooker to
fry, bake food.
•This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use
may result in scalding injury.
•Be aware that expandable foods, such as applesauce,
cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal cookers can foam,
froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release
device.
•Substances such as baking soda, too much vegetable
oil and alcohol cannot be cooked with pressure cooker.
•After cooking meat with a skin (e.g. ox tongue) which
may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick
the meat while the skin is swollen; you might be
scalded.
•When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker
before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
•Use pressure cooker only on range placed on
steady level. Flames should not exceed the plan
wall. If s not for strong fire.
•Pressure cooker should be put evenly on the
range.
•When cooking on an electrical stove, make sure
the range is smaller than the cooker bottom.
When cooking on gas stove, make sure no flame
on the side body.
•Check the pressure release device before using,
and make sure the pressure cooker is in good
working condition.
•Do not open the pressure cooker until it has
cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If the handles are difficult to apart, this indicates
that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it
open. Any pressure in the cooker can be
hazardous.
•Do not use pressure cooker to store sugar, alkali,
salt, vinegar, steam water etc.
Clean and dry the cooker after use.
•Do not boil the empty pot.
•Do not point the safety cavity to people.
•Do not tamper with any other safety systems
beyond the maintenance instructions specified in
the instructions for use.
•When the cooker is damaged or shows
abnormal, stop using immediately. Get it repaired
in the service department.
•Parts of the cooker can be neither modified nor
refitted. For repair, please contact your local
dealer.
•Only use manufacture's spare parts in
accordance with the relevant model. In particular,
use a body and a lid from the same manufacturer
indicated being compatible.
•Limited volume for food.
• Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full non-expandable
foods such as vegetables and meat.
• When cooking foods that expand during cooking
such as rice, legume or dried vegetables, do not fill
the unit over 1/2 full.
•Do not cover the regulator with heavy objects.

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Knowing your Appliance
Multi- Step Safety Device
High Pressure (II), 90 Kpa
Low Pressure (I), 60 Kpa
Pressure release position ( )
Unload/Cleaning position ( )
Specially designed sealant ring
guarantees safe operation when
both the regulator and safety
valve stop working.
Adjustable regulator: when the
internal pressure goes beyond
the work-pressure the redundant
steam will be released from here.
Safety valve: guarantees the
safety when open and shut the
lid, as well releases the steam
when the regulator vent pipe is
blocked.

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• 3-step safety device is installed on the lid.
• When the internal pressure goes beyond the work-pressure the redundant steam
will be released from adjustable regulator.
• Safety valve guarantees the safety when open and shut the lid, as well releases the
steam when the regulator vent pipe is blocked.
• Specially designed sealant ring guarantees safe operation when both the regulator
and safety valve stop working. The Steam will be released from the safety cavity.
Operation
1. Check the regulator vent pipe before using
Make sure the regulator vent pipe is in good working condition each time
before using. If the regulator vent pipe is blocked, then turn the regulator
clockwise till the triangle indicator points to the Unload/Cleaning position
“1". Take out the regulator from the handle and clean. After cleaning, put
regulator back to handle by aligning the indicator to the Unloading/Cleaning
“I" position and counter clockwise turn regulator back to working position.
2. Shut the lid
Hold the lower handle tightly. Align the mark " " on the lid with the mark
" " on the lower handle and shut the lid by tuning clockwise the upper
handle.
3. Set the working pressure
Set the working pressure for different food by turning the regulator. “I"
refers to low pressure;" II "refers to high pressure.
4. Heating
In order to raise the temperature rapidly, set cooker on a high heat. A
moment after heating, a small quantity of steam escapes from the safety
valve (this is normal). When the pressure inside the cooker reaches certain
level, steam escaping will stop automatically. When the boil-stopping safety
valve is pushed up and continued steam escaping from regulator, the high
heat should be reduced to medium and start the heating time.
Note: "Heating time" means the period from the time from when the
regulator begins to work to the range/stove is turned off.
When cooking with the pressure cooker, strict supervision be taken. Do not
touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs in accordance with Instructions.
5. Turn off the Cooker
Once cooked, turn off the stove, and take off the pressure cooker.

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6. Release pressure and open lid
After turning off the fire, let the cooker cool down by itself or force releasing
the pressure. Let the cooker cool down by itself means wait until safety valve
falls down. See next section "Release Pressure by force" for more
information.
Open the lid by turning handle counter clockwise till the mark " " on the
lid align with the mark " " on the lower handle.
Note: When cooking porridge, thick soup, shake the cooker several times
before opening the lid.
7. Releasing the pressure by force
Force cooling down is needed when cook overtime or prevent overtime-
cooking or when the lid has to be opened during cooking. Place the cooker
evenly, flush the cooker with running water. Be careful not to let cold water
enter the cooker through the safety valve. Do not let water flow too swiftly.
Besides, turn the regulator to the pressure release position” ”can also
release the pressure completely and cool down the cooker in a short time.
8. Naturally release the pressure
Take cooker from the range, then let it cool down by itself until the boil-stop
safety valve falls down.
-Make sure the safety valve is in good working condition
-Do not remove and refit the safety valve. Clean and remove it in
accordance with the instructions.
-Only use manufacture's spare parts in accordance with the relevant
model. Contact the local distributor if spare parts are needed.

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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Causes
Solution
There's a rattling noise
from the regulator, &
there's no steam
escaping.
-Regulator is not
installed properly.
-The nozzle of regulator
pipe is blocked with
residue.
-Dry burning.
-Installed regulator on the
regulator pipe properly.
-Remove residue with
cleaning pin.
-Turn off fire immediately
and take away cooker
from range. Turn the
regulator to the pressure
release position” ” to
let steam escape. Open lid
and check if any part
function abnormally.
Steam escapes from safety
valve.
-Regulator pipe is
blocked.
-Excessive loading.
-Heat is too strong.
-Remove residue and dirt
with cleaning pin.
-Reheat after decreasing
the load of the cooker.
-Check food in cooker,
reheat by moderate heat
and adjust regulator
movement to an
appropriate degree.
Steam escapes from all
directions.
-Both regulator and
safety valve
malfunction.
-Sealant ring is not
properly installed
-Sealant ring is
damaged.
-The sealant ring is
stuck with foreign
-Substance such as
food residue etc.
-Lid is not properly
shut.
-Remove residue and dirt
with cleaning pin.
-Reinstall sealant ring.
-Replace sealant ring.
-Remove residue and dirt.
-Shut the lid firmly.

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Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
• When using the first time, clean the unit with detergent before use.
• Do not scrub the surface with metal brush or hard tools.
• Do not pile the cooker on top of other metal cookware
Maintenance of sealant ring
• Remove residue and dirt from the lid with cleaning
pin.
Rinse it with detergent.
• Wipe after cleaning.
• Insert sealant ring properly in the lid.
Maintenance of regulator
• If the regulator vent pipe is blocked, then turn the regulator clockwise till the
triangle indicator points to the Unload/Cleaning position””, Take out the regulator
from the handle and clean. After cleaning, put regulator back to handle by aligning
the indicator to the Unloading/Cleaning position” ”and counter clockwise turn
regulator back to working position.
Note: Do not take out the regulator by force.
Maintenance of safety valve
• Shift the boil-stopping safety valve for several times; meanwhile clean it with water,
make sure it is in good working condition. Check if the safety valve is loose. Clamp it
when it is loose.
Removal of Scorch marks
• Remove scorch with wooden chopsticks or wooden ladle. Do not use metal brush
otherwise the cooker will scratch.
• If scorch is hard to remove, expose it in the sun and dry it. Then soak it in oil. Put
hot water into the cooker when the oil is soaked up. Clean it after a while. Do not use
sharp tools to remove the scorch, it will damage the cooker.

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Caring and Storage
Colour change or fading of sealant ring is not a problem as long as it is not damaged.
It is recommended to replace the sealant ring in 1 to 2 years.
Warranty
This new VonShef product has a warranty period of 12 months beginning at the date
of purchase. Please retain a proof of purchase receipt or statement as proof of the
purchase date.
The warranty only applies if the product is solely used in the manner indicated in the
warnings page of this manual, and all other instructions have been followed
accurately. Any abuse of the product or the manner which it is used will invalidate
the warranty.
Returned goods will not be accepted unless re-packaged in its original colour box, and
accompanied by a relevant and completed returns form. This does not affect your
statutory rights.
Copyright
All material in this instruction manual are copyrighted by Designer Habitat ltd. Any
unauthorised use may violate worldwide copyright, trademark, and other laws.

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3L/6L Pressure Cooker
07/197
07/198
is a registered trademark of Designer Habitat Ltd
Made in China for Designer Habitat Ltd BL2 2HH
www.VonShef.co.uk