Getting Started; Operation - Profi Cook PC-DDK 1076 Instruction Manual

Getting Started

Electric Connection
• Before inserting the power plug into the out-
let, check that the mains voltage to be used
matches that of the device. You can find the
required information on the nameplate.
• Plug the power cord into the connection socket
on the appliance.
• Connect the device only to a correctly installed
safety socket. The display shows the active
function at the time when the appliance was
disconnected from the mains.
Before Initial Use
1. Clean all parts of the appliance as described
under "Cleaning".
2. Place the insert pot into the housing.
3. Position the accessories (steamer insert holder
and steamer insert) in the insert pot.
4. Fill the insert pot with 3.2 liters of warm water (up
to the / MAX PC mark).
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5. Close the appliance with the lid.
6. Operate the pressure cooker for 5 minutes with
pressure (see the chapter "Operation").
7. Release the steam by setting the pressure
cooker to STEAM.
8. Allow the insert pot to cool to room temperature
before emptying and cleaning again.

Operation

Cooking with Pressure
1. Fill the insert pot with at least 500 ml of water.
2. If necessary, insert the accessories. Add the
food according to your recipe.
3. Close the appliance with the lid.
4. Turn the pressure regulator to the PrESSUrE
position.
5. Press the button repeatedly, until the symbol
in the display flashes.
6. Set the desired program with the FUNCTION
button. If required, extend the cooking time
with the TIME button. 3 seconds after you have
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completed the program setting, the appliance
automatically starts heating and builds up the
pressure.
NOTE:
During the cooking process it is normal that
steam escapes via the float valve or the pres-
sure regulator valve. Hissing can be heard.
7. The appliance begins with the countdown in
minutes when the corresponding pressure has
built up.
8. At the end of the cooking process, you hear
5 beeps. The display shows "0:0 0".
9. Press the . button. Wait about 5 minutes until
the appliance has released the pressure by
itself.
10. Release the residual pressure by setting the
pressure regulator to the STEAM position.
11. Open the lid carefully.
DELaY TIME - Time-Delayed Cooking
This function enables you to delay the cooking by
up to 9 hours.
NOTE:
• Do not use the DELAY TIME function for food
which is easily spoiled.
• The DELAY TIME button is locked when the
program is already in the heating process
(LED HEAT lit).
• An already activated time delay cannot be
extended. If you want to start the cooking pro-
gram at a later time, set the time delay again
as described below.
1. Select the desired cooking program and then
immediately press the DELaY TIME button.
Set the desired time delay by pressing the
button once for every additional 10 minutes or
keeping it pressed.
2. 3 seconds after you have completed the
program setting, the appliance starts the count-
down. The colon flashes.
3. When the time has elapsed, you hear 3 beeps.
The cooking process starts automatically.