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INDUCTION GAS ELECTRIC CERAMIC HALOGEN
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Fill Level Types Of Foods
Do not exceed 2/3 of
the volume
Solid meat and vegetables which do not expand or foam
when cooked.
Do not exceed 1/2 of
the volume
Dried vegetables, soup, stews, etc, which need room
for the food to expand without blocking the steam pipe.
Do not exceed 1/3 of
the volume
Rice, cereal, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, pulses
which expands quite a lot when cooked, will need extra
room.
Do not cook these foods in
the pressure cooker.
Foods such as macaroni, noodles and spaghetti etc, that
produce large amount of foam during cooking are not
suitable for pressure cooking, as they may block the steam
pipe. We do not recommend these to be cooked using a
pressure cooker.
Food with skins - Always pierce the skins before cooking.
Liquid Cooking Time
300ml or 1/2 pint For the first 15 minutes of cooking
150ml or 1/4 pint For each additional 15 minutes or part of 15 minutes
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Icon Feature
Ø
Fitting or removing position
Steam release position
I
Lower pressure setting 60kPa or 8.7lb For steaming and
gentle cooking of delicate foods such as fish and vegetables
II
High pressure setting100kPa or 14.5lb
For most foods include meat and poultry
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Problem Cause Solution
The lid will not lock
to the cooker body.
The lid and the body are not aligned
correctly.
Check the instructions for details of how to
close the lid correctly and securely.
The lid can not be
opened.
There is still pressure inside the
pressure cooker.
Release the pressure correctly and completely.
DO NOT force open the lid.
Due to high pressure or high heat, the
sealing ring might have melted.
The lid can then only be removed by a
qualified technician. (This is not covered by the
warranty).
The pressure cooker
does not come to
pressure. The red
pressure indicator
valve is not rising.
The heat is too low. Increase the heat.
No liquid. Add liquid.
The pressure regulator is incorrectly
positioned.
Reposition the regulator and close the lid
correctly.
The pressure cooker lid is closed
incorrectly.
Check the lid and close it correctly.
The steam release vent is blocked. Check and clean the vent.
The sealing ring needs changing. Replace the sealing ring.
Steam escapes from
under the lid cover.
The lid is closed incorrectly. Check if the lid is fitted correctly in place.
The sealing ring is not fitted correctly. Clean the sealing ring and refit.
The sealing ring is dirty.
Clean the sealing ring, the rim of the cooker
body and the rim of the cover.
The sealing ring is old or damaged. Replace the sealing ring.
The lid is damaged or dented or faulty.
Dispose the product if it has reached its end of
life or refer to the warranty.
Steam and liquid
leaks from the red
pressure indicator
valve
The safety function of the pressure
cooker has operated. The steam outlet
of the regulator may be blocked.
Turn off the heat and allow the pressure
cooker to cool and pressure to reduce. Take the
regulator out and clear and clean the steam
outlet.
The red pressure indicator valve has
become faulty.
Turn off the heat and allow the pressure
cooker to cool and pressure to reduce. Take the
regulator out and clear and clean the steam
outlet.
The sealing ring/
gasket is suddenly
forced out from
the decompression
window and steam
starts emitting from
the cooker.
The safety function of the sealing ring/
gasket is working and other parts of
the pressure cooker may need to be
checked
Replace the sealing ring.
Sealing ring/gasket may be old or
damaged
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Problem Cause Solution
The red pressure indicator valve has
become faulty.
Change the red pressure indicator valve.
Steam and liquid
suddenly escape
from the pressure
regulator or under
the lid cover.
The safety function of the pressure
cooker has operated or the pressure
regulator is blocked.
Turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker
to cool and the pressure to reduce. Open and
check the lid, clean the pressure regulator.
The safety function of the pressure
cooker has operated.
The sealing ring has been activated and has
started decompressing the excess pressure.
Check if the steam release vent under the
regulator is blocked.
The pressure cooker
was heated without
any liquid by error.
Misuse of the product.
Have the product checked over by a qualified
technician to determine if it’s safe to continue
using the product as it may be damaged. This
is not covered by the warranty. Otherwise,
dispose of the product as it has reached its
end of life.
The food is not
cooked.
Heat was too low causing
loss of pressure.
Adjust the heat to maintain a constant
pressure and extend the cooking time.
Loss of pressure.
The sealing ring needs refitting, cleaning or
changing.
Required cooking time
was not achieved.
Check your recipes for the correct cooking
time.
The food is burnt.
Incorrect cooking time.
Clean the burnt food and check
the pressure cooker for any signs
of damage. Check and follow the correct
cooking time.
Heat was too high.
Liquid has been evaporated too fast and the
food was left with insufficient liquid. Higher
heat doesn’t mean the food will be cooked
faster, it only wastes energy. Reduce the heat
to maintain constant pressure.
Not enough liquid. Check the instructions for guidance.
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R
Refers to rapid or fast cooling
N Refers to natural or slow steam release
Vegetables
Cooking times may vary according to your personal preference.
Type Size Water
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
Carrots 2.5cm/1inch chunks 300ml / ½ pint 6mins R
Green beans Whole 300ml / ½ pint 3mins R
Leeks 2.5cm / 1 inch slices 300ml / ½ pint 2 ½ - 3mins R
Potatoes, new Small 25g/1oz 300ml / ½ pint 5 - 6mins R
Potatoes, old 2.5cm / 1 inch 300ml / ½ pint 5mins R
Fish
Cooking times will depend on the thickness of fish.
Type Size Liquid
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
White – e.g. cod, haddock,
halibut
Up to 4 steaks 300ml / ½ pint 5 – 6mins R
White – e.g. cod, haddock,
plaice
Up to 4 fillets 300ml / ½ pint 4mins R
Oily – e.g. salmon, trout Up to 4 steaks 300ml / ½ pint 5 – 6mins R
Oily – e.g. herring, mackerel Up to 4 fillets 300ml / ½ pint 4 – 5mins R
Skate wings Medium 300ml / ½ pint 4 – 5mins R
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Fruit
Type Size Water
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
Apple
Layer slices with
sugar in a dish. Cover
with tied greaseproof
paper
300ml / ½ pint +
steamer stand
6 – 7mins R
Damson
Prick and layer as
apples. Add a little
water.
300ml / ½ pint +
steamer stand
3 – 4mins R
Peaches Firm, ripe. Halved
300ml / ½ pint
syrup
2 – 2 ½mins R
Rhubarb
2.5cm / 1inch chunks;
layer as for apples
300ml / ½ pint +
steamer stand
5mins R
Dried Fruit
Soak dried fruits in boiling water for 10 minutes first, and use as
part of cooking water. Add a little sugar when cooking, if wished
Type Quantity Water
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
Apple rings 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 3mins N
Apricots 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4mins N
Figs 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 5 – 6mins N
Pears 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4 – 5mins N
Prunes 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4 – 5mins N
Rice, grains and
Pulses
Beans and chick peas should be soaked for 1 hour in boiling water
before cooking as below. Cook in fresh water.
Type Quantity Water
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
Rice white, long grain 225g / 8oz 500ml / 17fl oz 3 – 3 ½mins N
Brown, long grain 225g / 8oz 650ml / 23fl oz 15mins N
Butter beans 175g / 6oz 450ml / ¾ pint 15mins N
Chick peas 175g / 6oz 450ml / ¾ pint 20mins N
Red kidney beans 225g / 8oz 600ml / 1 pint 10mins N
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Meat and poultry
Liquid quantities are minimum quantities for the pressure
cooker. You may wish to add more, especially with larger
quantities of meat or poultry, and depending on the finished
dish. Meat and poultry are best browned before cooking.
Type Size Liquid
Cooking
Time
Steam
Release
Beef
Braising 2.5cm / 1inch
pieces
Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
20mins R
Minced Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
8mins R
Topside pot roast 900g / 2lb
450ml / ¾ pint
minimum
30mins N
Chicken
Thighs / drumstick Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
5 – 6mins N
Breast Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
5mins N
Whole
Up to 1.3kg / 3lb –
Brown first
300ml / ½ pint
- 450ml / ¾ pint
minimum
8mins per
450g / 1lb
R
Lamb
Best end Up to 900g / 2lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
12mins per
450g / 1lb
R
Breast, shoulder, boned
and rolled
Up to 900g / 2lb
450ml / ¾ pint
minimum
15mins per
450g / 1lb
R
Stewing 2.5cm / 1 inch
pieces
Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
20mins N
Pork
Lean 2.5cm / 1 inch
pieces
Up to 700g / 1 ½lb
300ml / ½ pint
minimum
15mins R
Spare ribs Up to 700g / 1 ½lb 300ml / ½ pint 15mins N
Pot roast 900g / 2lb 450ml / ¾ pint 30mins N
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