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These instructions cover the following models: 47286 & 47287 - 6L aluminium model & 4L aluminium model See page 6 ‘To fit the lid on the cooker’ This temperature is dictated by atmospheric pressure and cannot See page 7 ‘Releasing steam after cooking’...
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See page 8 ‘Cleaning the lid’ Regularly check all removable parts and if necessary re-tighten CAUTION: It is important that you read the above instructions carefully before using your pressure cooker.
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Both main pot handle and the lid handle must be aligned with each other when fully closed.
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(103 kPa) Secondary Safety Device (SSD) / VPI Gasket visit us at www.prestige.co.uk IMPORTANT Please note that the gasket and SSD should be replaced every 12 months. Failure to do so may result in boil dry, prolonged cooking times, personal injury or damage to property.
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Nominal operating pressure N.O.P 103 kPA/15 psi Maximum operating pressure M.A.P 160 kPA/23 psi 15lb (103kPa) weight supplied Place the 15lb (103kPa) weight onto the vent tube, make sure it clicks Gasket Release System (GRS) into place. If the vent tube and SSD become blocked, pressure inside the cooker will Place the cooker on the heat source and turn the heat to a high setting, ensuring gas flames do not spread up the side walls of your cooker.
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Put the required amount of water in the cooker. Remember if slow release is used the cooking time is increased as the cooker remains at pressure for longer. Stand the cooker in the sink and pour cold running water over the lid. Make sure no water runs into the vent tube or visual pressure indicator Ensure that gas flames do not spread up the side walls of your cooker.
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If you make sure that you always have sufficient liquid, that you do not leave the cooker steaming or cooking for long periods on too high a heat, and you replace the gasket and secondary safety device regularly, your cooker should never boil dry. If the cooker ever does boil dry, the heat must be turned off and the cooker left to cool before moving.
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The SSD should be replaced every 12 SSD lost / missing R eplace with new SSD months regardless of use. Ensure all parts purchased are original Prestige replacement parts. G asket leakage Dirty gasket or food particles on W ash the gasket, wipe cooker rim and gasket.
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C A U TIO N - if the cooker boils dry it will over heat. If the base becomes bulged or warped, this cannot be repaired and is excluded from the Prestige Q uality Guarantee.
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See “ Gasket leakage” . The gasket should be replaced every 12 recommended times? gasket. months regardless of use. Ensure all parts purchased are original Prestige replacement parts. Meat & vegetables are not cut to Always follow recipe recommendation for siz es www.prestige.co.uk...
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What to do if Possible C ause Action Advice Why does li q uid see p out w hile Over-filled with li q uid Always follow recipe recommendation for See page 7 . “ R eleasing steam after releasing p ressure ? li q uid content, release of pressure &...
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The Weight Assembly Knob and Vent Tube Secondary Safety Device (SSD) This device ensures that pressure is maintained inside the appliance If the weight assembly knob fails to func on due to overload or blockage of while cooking at 15lb/psi (103kPa) above atmospheric pressure. Once the the vent tube, the pressure Inside goes above the nominal level (15lbs/psi pressure inside the cooker reaches nominal cooking pressure, the weight (103kPa).).
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The body and lid of your Prestige pressure cooker is guaranteed for a period of 10 years from date of purchase to be free from defects in materials andworkmanship under normalhousehold use. The gasket and SSD are guaranteed for only 12 months.
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Version 2 – December 2019 - 5-8-PU3675A...
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