Defy PC 600 S Instruction Manual
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PC 600 S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
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Controls and parts
Safety and set-up
Before use
Quick start guide
Cooking preparation
Function selection
Cooking examples
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service centres
Warranty
Contents
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Read this manual before operation of the appliance!
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Defy appliance!
Please read this manual carefully before using your appliance for the first time and then store it
within easy reach for future reference. We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use.
The user manual:
x This manual will provide you with information on how to safely operate and care for your
appliance in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.
x Pay particular attention to any safety instructions.
Controls and parts
Structural diagram of float valve
Warming:
1. Before each use, be sure to
inspect the float valve anti-block
shield and mounting gasket.
2. Before placing the inner pot
into the outer pot, be sure to
remove any debris and water
from the outside of the inner pot
and inside of the outer pot.
3. When moving the product,
please lift by the cooker handle.
4. If the outer casing has
collected water then wipe with a
soft dry cloth.
Method of using the scoop
holder
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Joint use of the same
socket with another
appliance may cause
unusual heat and fire.
x Do not immerse the
appliance, power cord or
power plug in water or in
other liquids.
x Disconnect the power plug
after using the appliance,
before cleaning the
appliance, before leaving
the room or if a fault
occurs.
x Do not disconnect the plug
by pulling on the cord.
x Prevent damage to the
power cord by not
squeezing, bending or
rubbing it on sharp edges.
Keep the cord away from
hot surfaces and open
flames.
x Do not use an extension
cord with the appliance.
x NEVER use the appliance
if the power cord or the
appliance is damaged.
x Do not place the unit on an
unstable location. Never
use it on newspaper, foam
or any object that may
easily block the vent hole
at the bottom.
Safety and set-up
Please read this instruction
manual thoroughly prior to
using this appliance! Follow
all safety instructions in
order to avoid damages due
to improper use!
Keep the instruction manual
for future reference. Should
this appliance be given to a
third party, then this
instruction manual must
also be handed over.
x NEVER use this product
for purposes other than
those specified.
x This appliance is intended
for household use only.
x Never use the appliance in
or near to combustible,
inflammable places and
materials.
x Check if the mains voltage
on the rating label
corresponds to your local
mains supply. The only
way to disconnect the
appliance from the mains
is to pull out the plug.
x Use a 220V-50Hz socket.
Fire or electric shock may
occur if 220V AC- 50Hz is
not used.
x Please use an individual
socket with earthed wire of
more than 10A rated
current;
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The maximum cooking
amount shall not exceed
the MAX level inside the
inner pot.
x In operation, never move
this product and never
prohibit compulsory
opening.
x NEVER have your hands
or face near to the exhaust
valve or float valve during
operation to avoid
scalding.
x NEVER touch the cover
with hands during
operation to avoid
scalding.
x After cooking, do not
uncover the cooker until
you confirm that there is
no pressure inside.
x When opening the cover
after cooking, do not touch
the inner pot and cover
inside with hands directly
to avoid scalding.
x CAUTION: In order to
avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cut out, this
appliance must not be
supplied through an
external switching device,
such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that
is regularly switched on
and off by the utility.
x NEVER use it in a place
which is near water or fire.
Do not use it in a place
exposed to direct sunshine
or oil splash. Keep it in a
place out of the reach by
children.
x If a spare part such as wire
or plug is damaged or the
product fails, stop the
operation instantly and
send it to the service
centre for inspection and
repair. Repair by the user
is not allowed.
x Never make unauthorized
replacement of any spare
part inside the pressure
cooker, as this may cause
electric shock, fire or
injury.
x Before use each time, be
sure to check the antiblock shield, float valve
and exhaust valve for
obstruction, wipe the
surface of the inner pot
and the heating plate to
confirm they are free of
any foreign object; Check
the exhaust valve for
sealing location.
x Avoid cooking such foods
as oat meal in the pot, as
they may easily clog the
anti-block shield.
x When cooking dry foods,
first soak the dry food for a
period of time.
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The ducts in the pressure
regulator allowing the
escape of steam should be
checked regularly to
ensure that they are not
blocked. The container
must not be opened until
the pressure has
decreased sufficiently.
Refer to page 13 for
correct opening procedure.
x This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge, unless they
have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
x Children must be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
x Always keep the appliance
out of the reach of
children.
x Do not leave the appliance
unattended as long as it is
in use. Extreme caution is
advised when the
appliance is being used
near children and people
with limited physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities.
x Before using the appliance
for the first time, clean all
parts which come into
contact with water
carefully. Please see full
details in the “Care and
maintenance” section.
x Dry the appliance before
connecting it to mains
supply.
x Never operate or place
any part of this appliance
on or near hot surfaces
such as gas burner,
electric burner or heated
oven.
x Operate the appliance with
delivered parts only.
x Do not use the appliance
with damp or wet hands.
x Do not touch plug with wet
hands. This may cause
burn or electric shock.
x Always use the appliance
on a stable, flat, clean and
dry surface.
x Make sure that there is no
danger that the power cord
could be accidentally
pulled or that someone
could trip over it when the
appliance is in use.
x Position the appliance in
such a way that the plug is
always accessible.
x Do not stick any foreign
objects on the appliance.
x Do not use the appliance
outdoors or in the
bathroom.
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Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use handles or knobs. Use
pot holders when removing
lid or handling hot
containers.
x To protect against
electrical hazards, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or
the Base in water or other
liquid.
x Unplug from outlet when
not in use or before putting
on or taking off parts. Allow
unit to cool before
cleaning.
x Do not operate any
appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or
is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return the
appliance to the
manufacturer, for
examination repair or
adjustment. See Warranty
section.
x The use of accessories or
attachments, not
recommended or sold by
the manufacture, may
cause fire, electric shock
or injury.
x Do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
x Do not place appliance
base on or near a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
x Extreme caution must be
used when moving an
appliance containing hot
liquids.
x Any servicing should be
performed by an
authorized service agent.
x Do not wrap the power
cord around the appliance.
x Do not dismantle the
appliance under any
circumstances. No
warranty claims are
accepted for damage
caused by improper
handling.
x It is strictly prohibited to
use a non-brand cover
during heating. May cause
electric shock or other
serious injury.
x Our Household Appliances
meet applicable safety
standards, thus if the
appliance or power cord is
damaged, it must be
repaired or replaced by a
service centre to avoid any
dangers. Faulty or
unqualified repair work
may cause danger and
risks to the user.
x Do not insert foreign
objects such as metal
scraps and needles into a
gap. May cause electric
shock or unusual action.
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