B/R/K Granat Instructions For Use Manual

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GRANAT

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GRANAT

Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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Page 1 GRANAT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GRANAT Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker...
Page 2: Quick Info
Quick info Before first use, read these instructions including their notes with care and keep them stored for future reference! The following pictograms are 1. People not familiar with the use of this pressure cooker should not be allowed to use it. used on our product: 2.
Page 3 Quick info 12. Never use the pressure cooker in a baking oven as it may become damaged. 13. Heed the extra notes on preparing special foodstuffs in the Instructions for Use described in the «Safety Notes`section». 14. Always touch the hot pressure cooker by its handles. 15.
Page 4 Quick info 1.) To open Slide sliding locking-catch forward using your thumb. Slide handles of the lid and pressure cooker away from each other, remove lid. 2.) To close Circular symbol on lid and handle of pressure cooker should opposite each other. Push the handles of both the cooker and the lid one over the other, the pressure cooker is...
Page 5 Quick info 4.) Setting the pressure stage 1 = Gentle cooking 2 = Fast cooking 5.) Set oven to top cooking level 6.) Pressure cooking starts Set oven to the lowest cooking level once seam escapes from the valve. The cooking time will now commences (see table on page 20/21).
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick info Page 2 - 5 Contents Page 6 Steaming with the pressure cooker Page 7 Description of the pressure cooker Page 8 - 10 Notes on safety Page 11 - 13 Cooking with the pressure cooker Page 14 - 16 At the end of the cooking time Page 17 Cleaning and maintenance...
Page 7: Steaming With The Pressure Cooker
Steaming with the pressure cooker To guarantee both its safety and long service, this pressure cooker is manufactured to extremely high standards, and only the best materials are used. We hope you will obtain plenty of enjoyment from its use. This pressure cooker offers you many advantages: The pressure-regulation valve adjustable in two steps.
Page 8: Description Of The Pressure Cooker
Description of the pressure cooker Pressure-regulation valve Lid with sealing ring Red safety valve Handles with flame protection Sliding locking-catch Cooker pot Safety window Thermal sandwich base Locking markings The pressure-regulation valve for continuously-variable cooking settings. The valve keeps the pressure and temperature at the desired setting automatically: Position «gentle cooking»...
Page 9 Description of the pressure cooker The safety valve: While pressure in the cooker is building up, the pressure indicator is visible and the cooker is locked (never attempt to open it using force). If the pressure indicator is not visible, the cooker is no longer under pressure.
Page 10 Description of the pressure cooker The locking system: Place the lid on the cooker in such way that the locking markings are opposite each other and slide lid and cooker handles one above the other. The sliding locking-catch clicks audibly into place. As a pressure cooker generates very high pressure and hot steam temperature, under the subject OPENING please be certain to observe the instructions on page 14 of these...
Page 11: Notes On Safety
Notes on safety Before first using the pressure cooker, please read these instructions. The pressure cooker and pressure cooker lid should be cleaned thoroughly using hot water on each occasion before use. If after the first boiling, white spots should form on the bottom of the cooker, these are caused by extreme hardness of the water.
Page 12 Notes on safety If the pressure cooker is still hot, it must only be touched or moved with great care, and by using the handles on the pressure cooker itself; not the handle on the lid. The pressure cooker must never be used without liquid, otherwise it may be damaged.
Page 13 Notes on safety During the cooking process, the safety devices must not be interfered with. When the pressure cooker is under pressure, force must never be used in an attempt to open it. The pressure cooker must be allowed to cool down before it is opened.
Page 14 Steaming with the pressure cooker Fill the pan with sufficient liquid to generate the necessary steam (water, sauce or stock). WARNING: always add adequate liquid. NEVER let the pressure cooker “cook dry”. Now add the cooking material. Liquid and food to be cooked should fill at least 1/3 of the pot `s capacity.
Page 15 Steaming with the pressure cooker Setting the desired cooking level: Position 1: Gentle cooking stage approx. 113 °C for steaming and stewing more delicate foods such as vegetables, fish, fruit, ... Position 2: Fast cooking stage approx. 120 °C for cooking and braising e.g. meat, soups, stews, ... Cooking time table Page 21 –...
Page 16: At The End Of The Cooking Time
Steaming with the pressure cooker Depending on how full the cooker is, it will take several minutes until the preset cooking stage has been reached. This is the case as soon as steam starts to escape permanently from the pressure-regulation valve. The actual cooking time only starts from this moment.
Page 17 End of cooking time The heating source is turned off when cooking time is finished, and the pressure in the cooker must be released. Take the cooker away from the hob, and place it on a suitable surface. There are the following 3 options for releasing the pressure: 1.) Let it cool down: Wait until the red pin on the safety valve has completely...
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring: To clean the sealing ring, rinse it under hot running water and dry it. As soon as the sealing ring becomes hard (when it begins to turn a brown colour), it should be replaced. The safety valve Only needs –...
Page 19: Questions And Answers
Questions and answers When it takes a long time to come to the boil: • The source of heat is not hot enough • Turn up the source of heat to maximum If the red pin on the safety valve does not rise, and steam does not escape from the valve during cooking: •...
Page 20 Questions and answers / Cooking instructions Every time you cook, always make sure that the correct amount of liquid is added – you must never “cook dry“. Please ensure that the cooker is never filled more than 2//3 full. Please read the corresponding instructions in these Instructions for Use.
Page 21 Cooking instructions SOUPS COOKING TIME RAPID COOK Bean soup 20 min Pea soup (not soaked) 20–25 min Vegetable soup 4–8 min Semolina soup 3–5 min Goulash soup 10–15 min Potato soup 5–6 min Bone marrow soup 20–25 min Minestrone 8–10 min Rice soup 6–8 min Beef tea...
Page 22 Cooking instructions MEAT COOKING TIME RAPID COOK Knuckle of pork 30-40 min Goulash 15-20 min Minced meat 5-10 min Chicken 20-25 min Veal, sliced 6 min Veal, roast 15-20 min Veal fricassee 5 min Turkey leg 25-35 min Beef roast 40-50 min Rib of pork 10-12 min...
Page 23 Notes...
Page 24 97/23/EG (Module B) DIN EN 12778 If you order spare parts, please state: MODEL: Granat B/R/K 00 09 09 IMPORTANT! When any parts are replaced, only our own ORIGINAL spare parts designed for this pressure cooker may be used. If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer service department.