AMC Secuquick softline Manual page 40

1. Intended use and safety
The AMC PREMIUM COOKING SYSTEM Secuquick softline (hereinafter called Secuquick softline) is
used to cook food under pressure. The Secuquick softline may be used only for this purpose. It is
intended for household use and may not be used for commercial purposes. Hazards may arise from
improper use. Read all instructions – especially those in this section – and observe and comply with
them closely and attentively. The user manual must be retained and passed on to subsequent owners.
Suitable pots, accessories and spare parts
The Secuquick softline may be used only with the following products:
ƒ AMC PREMIUM COOKING SYSTEM – pots with matching diameter (20 or 24 cm) from the
Standard, GourmetLine, Eurasia and Sauteuse lines
ƒ Accessories: Audiotherm, Softiera insert, Softiera shell
ƒ Spare parts: Use only original spare parts for the Secuquick softline 4300 model. In par-
ticular, use only bodies and covers from the same manufacturer and ensure that they are
compatible.
The following products must not be used with the Secuquick softline
ƒ Pots and pans from other manufacturers
ƒ Combination rings, grater-rasp-slicer inserts, combination bowls inserted into the pot
ƒ Parts of other AMC Secuquick models
Suitable cooking zones, suitable cooking zone size
The following must be observed with regard to the cooking zone and cooking zone size:
ƒ Use only those heat source(s) approved in the user manual: All types of cookers and cook-
ing zones of no more than 3.5 kW can be used.
ƒ Do not use a booster or power stage on induction cookers.
ƒ The diameter of the cooking zone must match the diameter of the pot. For the GourmetLine,
a cooking zone with sufficient power must be selected.
ƒ On a gas hob, select the burner that matches the diameter of the pot. The gas flame must
never be wider than the bottom surface of the pot.
ƒ Do not use the Secuquick softline in the oven or microwave.
Safety precautions: Intended use and preparation
ƒ The Secuquick softline is used to prepare food under pressure. Incorrect use can cause
burns. Always seal the Secuquick softline properly before placing it on the hob (rotary knob
on the stop). For information on correct sealing, see Section 3.2
ƒ Before each use, check that the valves are not clogged. For information on testing the
valves, see Section 4.3
ƒ The safety systems must never be interfered with. Maintenance, which is explained in Sec-
tion 4, is an exception.
ƒ Never heat the Secuquick softline without having first filled the pot with water. Without water
in it the cooker will be severely damaged.
ƒ Never use the Secuquick softline to fry food in oil under pressure.
ƒ Never fill the pot for use with the Secuquick softline to more than 2/3 of its nominal volume.
If the food swells during cooking (e.g. rice, dried vegetables), fill the pot to no more than 1/2
of its nominal volume. For beans and other legumes, fill the pressure cooker to no more than
1/3 of its nominal volume, as their thin skins can easily peel off and clog the valves. More
information can be found in Section 3.1
ƒ Never use the Secuquick softline unsealed, loose, or as a normal pan lid.
ƒ The Secuquick softline must not be used to prepare applesauce and compotes or for pre-
serving in jars.
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