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Pressure Cooker Model No. MY-CJ6002W Care & Instruction Manual For household and indoor use only Please read these instructions before use and retain for future reference ISSUE-1 4/9/2017...
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Electrical safety You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC, 50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee. Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning or ...
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Warning! This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. It is not suitable for commercial use. Do not attempt to remove the lid when the pressure cooker is operating or when it is still under pressure (float valve raised). Do not cover or block exhaust valve during operation and allow it ...
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Contents Pressure cooker Power lead Steam trivet Condensate Small ladle Rice spoon Measuring cup ISSUE-1 4/9/2017...
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Fitting the condensate cup Slide the condensate cup into position at the reverse of the pressure cooker as shown (figs 1) Figs. 1 Removing and fitting the lid To remove the lid - hold the lid by the handle and turn the lid anticlockwise until the alignment mark () on the rim of the pressure cooker housing is aligned with the ‘unlocked’...
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Using the pressure cooker 1. Use utensils suitable for non stick pans when using this item. 2. Wash all removable parts before first use and dry thoroughly. 3. Place the pressure cooker housing on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and away from surfaces that may be damaged by steam. 4.
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13. If cooking more delicate foodstuffs (e.g. fish, chicken and vegetables), use the quick pressure release method to prevent overcooking. To release the internal pressure more quickly, use an oven glove and turn the exhaust Fig. 7 valve slowly to the exhaust position (fig. 7). Do not reach over the pressure cooker.
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General pressure cooking advice Pressure cooking is great for casseroles, stews and for cooking cheaper cuts of meat. Many dried pulses and beans can be added to recipe without the need for overnight soaking. Favorite recipes can be adapted and prepared in a fraction of the time as food cooks in about a third to one half of the time that they would by conventional methods and some typical recipes have been added at the end of this manual to show how to use the pressure cooker.
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Timings When cooking foods there is a great deal of personal preference on how tender or what texture food should have after cooking. When cooking in a pressure cooker there are two times to be considered. The time taken to bring the cooker up to pressure (float valve rises) and the cooking time.
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Beans and Pulses Remember to add the time taken to bring the pressure cooker up to pressure. When cooking beans and pulses, DO NOT fill past half way mark as they will expand during cooking. Always use enough water to cover the beans / pulses and to allow for absorption.
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Rice To cook rice, add the number of cups of rice into the bowl and season to taste. Unless the advice on the rice packet advises a different quantity, fill the bowl to the corresponding mark on the inside of the bowl with water.
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Cleaning 1. Clean all parts before first use and after each use. 2. Switch off, unplug and allow the pressure cooker to cool fully. 3. Remove the condensate collector, seal, exhaust valve, exhaust value cover, float valve gasket and float valve and wash separately.
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Demonstration recipe ideas Cooking a gammon joint 1.25kg Gammon joint 2 tbsp whole grain mustard ¼ cup brown sugar or honey 10 black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1. Prepare all ingredients. 2. Place the bowl into the pressure cooker housing, plug in and switch on.
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Lamb shanks in port and garlic sauce 2 lamb shanks 1 tbsp vegetable oil 10 garlic cloves, peeled and whole ½ cup of lamb stock ½ cup port 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp rosemary, fresh and finely chopped 15g butter, salted 2 tsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste 1.
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Beef stew with a horseradish twist 450g beef braising steak, cut into roughly 3cm pieces 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, chopped 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms, sliced 390g tin chopped tomatoes 300ml beef stock, made with 1 stock cube 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp horseradish sauce...
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Technical specification Rated voltage 220-240V AC 50/60Hz Power consumption 1000W Max. capacity 4.5 litres Working pressure 70kPa Class rating I (earthed) BS 1362 fuse Plug / Wiring advice The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE...
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Recycling electrical products This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
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