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EG-Konformitätserklärung - Siehe letzte Umschlaginnenseite
Instructions for Use
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EC-Declaration of Conformity - see inside back cover
Mode d’emploi
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Déclaration de conformité de l’UE - voir à l’intérieur de la
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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Indicationes de uso
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Instruções de utilização
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Instrukcjia obsługi
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1. Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Beschreibung des Schnellkochtopfs . . . 3
3. Sicherheitssysteme des Vitavit
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Schnellkochtopfs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Eigenschaften des Schnellkochtopfs . . 4
5. Funktionsweise des Schnellkochtopfs . 5
6. Vor dem ersten Gebrauch . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. Vorbereiten des Garens . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8. Der Kochverlauf im
Schnellkochtopf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9. Pflegehinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10. Fragen und Antworten zum
Schnellkochtopf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11. Ersatzteilliste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12. Garzeiten-Tabelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13. Die Fissler-Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Liebe Kundin, lieber Kunde!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem neuen Fissler
Schnellkochtopf! Jetzt bringen Sie Ihren Speisen
das Garen schnell und schonend bei. Sie gewinnen
bis zu 70% Zeit und sparen bis zu 50 % Energie.
Die wertvollen Vitamine und das natürliche Aroma
bleiben erhalten. Sie essen gesund und alles bleibt
besonders schmackhaft.
Welche Funktionen und welche Ausstattungsdetails das Kochen im Schnellkochtopf für Sie so
einfach und sicher machen, vermittelt Ihnen diese
Gebrauchsanleitung. Sie werden mit Ihrem
Schnellkochtopf rasch vertraut sein.
Beachten Sie unbedingt
und mit größter Sorgfalt die
Gebrauchsanleitung, damit
Sie nicht durch unsachgemäße Bedienung zu Schaden kommen. Der
Schnellkochtopf steht im Betriebszustand unter
Druck!
Wir wünschen Ihnen stets viel Freunde am gesunden und vitaminreichen Kochen mit Ihrem Fissler
Schnellkochtopf.
Ihre Fissler GmbH
www.fissler.de
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 97/23/EC – Richtlinie für
Druckgeräte.
Die Konformität der o. g. Richtlinie wird durch das CE-Kennzeichen bestätigt.
mit folgenden harmonisierten EG-Richtlinien übereinstimmen:
conform to the following harmonized EC guidelines:
sont conformes aux directives suivantes de l’Union Européenne:
met de volgende geharmoniseerde EG-richtlijnen overeenkomen:
sono conformi alle seguenti Direttive CE armonizzate:
responden a las siguientes directivas CE armonizadas:
estão em conformidade com as seguintes directivas CE harmonizadas:
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gösterilen Avrupa Toplulu¤u yönetmeliklerine uygun oldu¤unu tasdik eder:
överensstämmer med följande EU-direktiv:
spełnaiją następujące harmonizujące normy Unii Europejskiej:
splňují požadavky harmonizované směrnice EG:
Idar-Oberstein, 23.07.03
Georg Thaller (Sprecher) / Dipl.-Ing. Heribert Bollinger (Geschäftsführer)
EG-Konformitätserklärung / EC-Declaration of Conformity/ Déclaration de conformité de l’UE/ EG-Conformiteitsverklaring /
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Unii Euripejskiej / Prohlášení o shodě EG /
Fissler GmbH · Harald-Fissler-Straße 1 · 55743 Idar-Oberstein
bestätigt, dass die Dampfdrucktöpfe / certifies that the pressure cookers/ certifie que les autocuiseurs / verklaart dat de snelkookpannen / Si certifica che le pentole a pressione / certifica que las ollas a presión / declara que as panelas de pressão /
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vitavit
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1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. Description of the pressure cooker . 20
3. The vitavit pressure cooker safety
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. About the pressure cooker . . . . . . . 21
5. How the pressure cooker works . . . 22
6. Before using for the first time . . . . . 22
7. Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8. The pressure cooking process . . . . . 25
9. Care instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10. Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . 28
11. Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12. Cooking times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
13. The Fissler warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your new Fissler pressure
cooker! It will enable you to cook foods quickly,
yet gently. You will be saving up to 70% of the
usual cooking time and up to 50% of the energy
you would normally need – without sacrificing
vitamins or natural flavor. The foods cooked in
your pressure cooker will be healthful and delicious.
These Instructions for Use will tell you about
the various functions and design details which
make it easy and safe for you to cook in your
pressure cooker. You will soon know all about it.
Please follow the Instructions for Use very
carefully, to prevent prob-
lems which might result
from improper handling. Remember that the
cooker is under pressure when it is in operation.
We hope that you will enjoy cooking healthful
and nutritious foods with your Fissler pressure
cooker.
Sincerely,
Your Fissler Company
Contents
This product complies with the provisions of EU Directive 97/23/EC
on pressure equipment.
Conformity to this Directive is indicated by the CE marking.
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1. Safety instructions
• Read the Instructions for Use carefully before
using your pressure cooker for the first time.
Do not permit anyone who is not familiar
with these Instructions to use the cooker.
• Keep children away from the pressure cooker
when it is being used.
• Only use the pressure cooker for the purposes
described in the Instructions for Use.
• Never place the pressure cooker or pressure
skillet in the oven, as this would destroy plastic and rubber parts and the safety mechanisms. Do not cover the pressure skillet or
pressure cooker when deep-frying.
• Only use the pressure cooker with the heat
sources which are described in the Instructions for Use (see Chapter 2).
• Pressure cookers are not to be used for medical purposes, especially not as sterilizers, as
pressure cookers are not designed to reach
the temperatures necessary for sterilization.
• Before using your pressure cooker, and each
time you use it, check to make sure that the
safety mechanisms are not damaged or dirty
(see Chapter 7).
• Do not alter the safety mechanisms, except
for the maintenance measures described in
the Instructions for Use. Do not repair or oil
the valves! Use only original Fissler replacement parts (see Chapter 11), to ensure that
your pressure cooker will function properly
and safely.
• Make sure that parts which wear out, such as
the rubber gasket, O-ring for the valve base,
and O-ring for the Euromatic, are replaced
after 1-2 years at the latest by Fissler original
replacement parts. Replace parts which show
discolorations, have cracks or other damage,
or do not fit correctly with Fissler original
replacement parts before using the pressure
cooker again.
• Make sure that you only use your Fissler
pressure cooker with the Fissler pressure
cooker lid for the same model.
• Never use your pressure cooker without
adding liquid, as this could result in damage
from overheating to the cooker and the burner. Adhere strictly to the following content
amounts:
Minimum: 1/4 liter (2 cups) of liquid.
Maximum: 2/3 of the volume of the pressure
cooker. For foods which foam or rise (e.g.
rice, legumes, broths, or dried vegetables),
1/2 of the volume of the cooker.
Use the volume indicator inside the cooker
and additional information in Chapter 7.
• Pressure cookers are under pressure when in
use! Not adhering to the Instructions for Use
can lead to burns and scalding. Make sure
that the cooker is properly closed before it is
heated up (see Chapter 7).
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• Keep an eye on the pressure cooker while cooking, especially the indicator rod. Regulate
the energy level so that the indicator rod does
not rise above the desired cooking setting. In
this case, if the energy level is not decreased,
steam will escape through the valve. Cooking
times will change, and a total loss of liquid
can result in damage to the cooker and burner.
• Move the pressure cooker very carefully when
it is under pressure. Do not touch the hot
outer surfaces of the pressure cooker, as you
could burn yourself by doing so! Only touch
the handles when cooking, and use potholder
gloves when necessary.
• Pressure cookers must be shaken before opening. This will prevent pockets of steam which
might be caught within the food from spattering up when the pressure cooker is opened
and scalding you. Do not cook applesauce or
stewed fruits in a pressure cooker.
• Never try to force the pressure cooker open.
Do not open it before you are certain that the
steam inside has been expelled completely.
Follow the instructions for opening the cooker (Chapter 8).
• Always keep your hands, head and body out
of the danger zone when releasing steam from
the pressure cooker! Be particularly careful
about this when depressurizing with the safety
slide.
• If you have cooked meat with skin (e.g.
tongue) or sausage with casing which can
swell when under pressure, do not pierce the
skin as long as it is swollen. This could result
in scalding!
• If the pressure cooker – or any of its parts –
is damaged or does not function as described
in the Instructions for Use, do not use the
pressure cooker. Get in touch with your
Fissler retailer or Fissler Customer Service
immediately.
• Feel free to contact your Fissler retailer or
Fissler Customer Service if you have any questions after reading the Instructions for Use.
They will be pleased to help you.
• Keep these Instructions for Use in a safe place.
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2. Description of the pressure
cooker
See Fig. A
1. Fissler reach-through safety handle
2. Ergonomically designed safety slide for
releasing steam and unlocking the cooker
3. Fissler Euromatic safety valve, located
below the front part of the lid handle
4. Colored mark on the pot handle and stamp
on the lid, for correct positioning of the lid
5. Main control valve for cooking setting selec-
tion, with safety mechanism
6. Indicator rod with marks for Gentle Setting
I and Speed Setting II, located in the main
control valve
7. Rubber gasket
8. Nut for firmly attaching the main control
valve
9. Side grip for safe handling
10. Flame protection zone for handles for cook-
ing on gas stoves
11. Base with integrated base stamp
Base for optimum heat absorption, distribution and storage
The Super Thermic base is suited
for use on gas and electric stoves
(solid burners or glass ceramic
cooking surfaces).
The Fissler CookStar all-stove
base can also be used on gas and
electric stoves, as well as induction
stoves.
The base stamp contains the information below
See Fig. B
a–Nominal capacity (not equal to usable capacity)
b–Maximum permissible steam release pressure
on the main control valve
c–Date manufactured (calendar week/year)
d–CE mark
12. Steamer set, with the perforated inset and
tripod stand. (Pressure cookers are also
available without steamer sets. Steamer sets
can be purchased separately in stores.)
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3. The vitavit pressure cooker
safety systems
• Main control valve:
1. with the indicator rod with markings for
Gentle Setting I and Speed Setting II
2. with cooking setting selection
3. with pressure limitation function (If the
selected cooking setting is exceeded, the
main control valve automatically shuts off,
at a maximum of 1.5 bar.)
• Fissler Euromatic:
1. for automatic depressurizing of the cooker
2. as a residual pressure block (When the
safety slide is under pressure, it is blocked
by the valve gate and cannot be opened.
The pressure cooker can only be opened
when it is completely pressureless.)
3. with a safety function if the lid has been
closed incorrectly (The valve does not seal
the opening in the lid and thus does not
permit pressure to build.)
4. with a pressure limitation function (If there
is a defect in the safety valve in the main
control valve, the Euromatic automatically
expels steam.)
• Rubber gasket
• Safety slide in the lid handle (works with
Euromatic):
1. to reduce pressure by releasing steam
2. to unlock the lid before it is removed
• Bayonet locking system: ensures secure closure under pressure
• Reach-through safety handle for safe handling
4. About the pressure cooker
The vitavit pressure cooker makes perfect cooking results easy. Because of the high temperature in the pressure cooker, foods cook more
quickly, while valuable vitamins and minerals
are preserved. You save up to 70% of the usual
cooking time and conserve up to 50% of the
energy.
The cooking process begins automatically with
the Fissler Euromatic, which expels the air
from the pressure cooker. This means that the
oxygen in the air, which can destroy important
vitamins during cooking, cannot affect the vitamin content and aroma.
Using the main control valve, you can select the
correct cooking setting for the food you are preparing.
At Gentle Setting I, for vegetables and other
delicate foods, the temperature is approximately 109°C (about 0.4 bar). At Speed Setting II,
for stews or meat dishes, it is approximately
116°C (about 0.8 bar). If the operating pressure for the selected setting in the pressure
cooker is exceeded, steam is released
automatically, at a maximum of 1.5 bar.
If vegetables are cooked in the perforated inset
in steam instead of in water, most of the watersoluble vitamins are preserved.
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5. How the pressure cooker
works
Steam is formed in the closed cooker, which
must always contain a certain amount of liquid.
Air is expelled through the Fissler Euromatic,
which then closes automatically.
The pressure in the cooker is built up, the temperature increases, and the indicator rod rises.
Now you have to turn down the burner.
When the desired cooking setting has been
reached, the actual cooking time begins. The
indicator rod tells you how high the pressure is
in the cooker at any given moment.
After the cooking time has elapsed, the pressure cooker must be depressurized completely
(see Chapter 8). Only then can it be opened.
6. Before using for the first
time
Wash the cooker and the lid thoroughly with
dishwashing liquid. Then fill the cooker about
halfway with water and boil at Speed Setting II,
as described in these Instructions.
7. Basic information
Opening the cooker
See Fig. C
• Push the safety slide forward and
• turn the lid to the right (counterclockwise),
until the marks on the lid and the safety
handle are lined up, then lift the lid.
Before cooking
See Fig. D
Check to see that the indicator rod and valve
gate can move freely, by gently pushing them
upward. If they spring back easily, they will
function properly.
See Fig. E
Check to see that the Fissler Euromatic (a) does
not stick and is loosely in place in the lid and
can move freely, by shaking it gently.
Check to see that the rubber gasket (b) is correctly in place in the lid.
What and how to cook in the pressure cooker
and pressure skillet
You can use the pressure cooker for almost any
kind of cooking: boiling, braising, steaming and
browning.
Make sure that you always have the proper
amount in the pressure cooker when it is
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closed. The volume indicator inside the
cooker will help you when adding liquids.
See Fig. F
Maximum volume:
The maximum volume for common foods is 2/3
of the cooker’s capacity (upper mark).
For foods which swell or foam (e.g. legumes,
rice, noodles, broths, or dried vegetables), the
volume may not exceed the lower mark. The
cooker is then half full.
Minimum volume:
Please remember that the cooker must always
contain at least 1/4 liter (2 cups) of liquid when
cooking with or without the inset.
Important:
Always add enough liquid for steam to form,
and make sure that the liquid in the pressure cooker does not evaporate completely.
Never allow the cooker to “cook until dry,”
as the resulting overheating could damage
the cooker (e.g. melt the base or damage the
safety mechanisms) and the burner. In case
of overheating, never remove the cooker
from the burner. Simply turn off the burner
and let the cooker cool down for a while on
it. Have the pressure cooker checked by
Fissler Customer Service before you use it
again.
Cooking without the inset
Preparing meat
See Fig. G
1. Browning with fat:
– Turn the burner to medium high to high, and
heat up the pressure cooker on it.
– Conduct the water drop test*. As soon as the
cooker is hot enough, add fat.
– Brown the meat on the bottom of the cooker,
reducing the heat if necessary. Then add the
other ingredients as usual.
– Use the amount of liquid called for in your
recipe, but at least 2 cups, or a good 1/4 liter.
– Close the cooker (see Chapter 7).
– Turn the burner to high.
2. Browning without fat:
– Turn the burner to medium high to high, and
heat up the pressure cooker on it.
– Conduct the water drop test*.
– Place the meat in the hot pressure skillet or
on the bottom of the pressure cooker, reduc-
ing the heat if necessary. If the meat “sticks”
to the bottom, do not try to remove it. After
about 2 minutes, it will loosen by itself.
If you have cooked meat with skin (e.g. tongue)
or sausage with casing which can swell when
under pressure, do not pierce the skin as long
as it is swollen. This could result in scalding!
* Water drop test: When drops of water sprinkled onto the bottom of the cooker “dance around,” the right temperature for frying has
been reached.
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Note:
If a part is defective, do not continue to use your pressure cooker. Replace it immediately. Use
only original Fissler replacement parts (see Chapter 11). Any other replacement parts can affect
how well and safely your cooker works. Make sure that your Fissler pressure cookers are only
used with Fissler pressure cooker lids.
If you are unable to solve a problem or correct a defect, contact your Fissler retailer, the specialty department of your department store, or Fissler Customer Service.
Problem
Steam escapes around the main
control valve.
The Fissler Euromatic releases
steam although the indicator
rod has already risen.
The handles are loose.
Possible reason
The O-ring for the valve base is
missing or damaged, or attached
incorrectly.
This is normal. If a very large
amount of steam escapes, however, this means that the temperature is too high.
The main control valve is dirty.
The main control valve is damaged.
The screws for the handles are
not firmly tightened.
How to correct problem
Attach an intact O-ring correctly on the valve base.
Turn down the heat source –
and then you can continue cooking as usual. Make sure that the
indicator rod rises enough for
the appropriate white ring
to remain visible.
Turn off the burner and let the
pressure cooker cool down.
Take the main control valve
apart and clean it.
Turn off the burner and let the
pressure cooker cool down.
Replace the main control valve
with a new replacement part.
Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
If you think something is wrong, turn the burner off and let the pressure cooker cool down.
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10. Questions and answers
Problem
The Fissler Euromatic expels
steam longer than usual at the
beginning.
No steam escapes from the
Fissler Euromatic at the beginning.
Steam escapes at the edge of
the lid.
The indicator rod does not
rise.
Possible reason
The Fissler Euromatic valve
or its O-ring is soiled or
damaged.
The cooker is not closed properly.
The pressure cooker is not on a
burner of the correct size.
The heat source is not set at
high.
There is too little liquid in the
cooker.
The rubber gasket is not properly in place.
The rubber gasket is dirty or
damaged.
The cooker is not closed properly.
There is too little liquid in the
cooker.
The rubber gasket is damaged
or hardened.
The Fissler Euromatic or its Oring is dirty or damaged.
The main control valve is not
attached correctly and firmly.
How to correct problem
Clean or replace these parts.
Close cooker properly.
Place the pressure cooker on a
burner of the correct size.
Set the heat source at its highest
setting.
Add the minimum amount (1/4
liter) of liquid.
Insert the gasket properly.
Clean or replace the part.
Close the cooker properly.
Add the minimum amount (1/4
liter) of liquid.
Insert a new gasket.
Clean or replace the parts.
Insert the main control valve
correctly, and attach it firmly
with the main control valve nut.
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moved. To open, briefly release the slide and
then push it all the way forward.
Opening during cooking
If you should need to open the pressure cooker
during the cooking process, it must be depressurized first as described here. The lid will be
hot, so be careful when opening and closing it!
Only touch the handles, to avoid burning yourself.
Remember that you are interrupting the cooking process by opening the cooker. When you
continue cooking, you must adjust the remaining cooking time and set the timer accordingly.
9. Care instructions
Wash the pressure cooker each time it is used.
The pot and lid (including the Euromatic) can
be washed by hand in the usual way or placed in
the dishwasher. Do not place the gasket or
main control valve in the dishwasher, as they
might be damaged by the dishwasher detergent.
Use Fissler Stainless Steel Cleanser to remove
water spots and to give your pressure cooker a
brilliant shine. Do not use steel wool or abra-
sive scouring powders or liquids.
Cleaning the main control valve
See Fig. P
Each time you use the pressure cooker, you
must remove the main control valve from the lid
and thoroughly wash all of its parts. You must
take the main control valve apart to do so.
When putting the main control valve together
again, follow the order shown in our drawing,
to avoid improper assembly and safety risks
which could thus result. Screw the main control
valve into the lid from above it and the nut from
below.
Food particles should be removed from the
Euromatic safety valve under running water. It
does not have to be removed to do so.
For a longer service life
The rubber gasket will last longer if you place
the lid upside down on top of the pressure cooker after it has been washed.
Note:
Depending on how often you use your pressure cooker, you should replace the rubber
gasket, the O-ring for the valve base, and the
O-ring for the Euromatic every 1-2 years. In
case of damage (tears or cracks, deformation
on the edges, hardening or discoloration),
these parts should be replaced immediately.
Failure to do so may affect proper functioning and safety.
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There are three different ways of depressurizing the cooker:
1. Cool the cooker under running water
See Fig. N
Hold the cooker under the water tap and run
gently flowing cold water over the lid – but not
over the handle or main control valve – until
the indicator rod has fallen back into its socket
completely. Do not place the cooker in water.
Shake the cooker, and then move the safety
slide. If steam still escapes, hold the cooker
under the water tap again Repeat this until no
escaping steam can be seen or heard when the
safety slide is moved. To open, briefly release
the safety slide and then push it all the way to
the front.
2. Release steam
See Fig. O
With the help of the safety slide, you can release
the steam in intervals, little by little. When the
indicator rod has fallen back into its socket
completely, shake the cooker and move the
safety slide. The remaining steam will then escape through the Euromatic. Repeat these steps
until no escaping steam can be seen or heard
when the safety slide is moved. To open the
cooker, briefly release the safety slide and then
push it all the way forward.
3. Set aside to cool off
With this method, it takes quite a while for the
temperature to fall. It should thus not be used
for foods with very short cooking times, such as
fish or vegetables, for they can easily become
overcooked while the cooker is cooling down. It
doesn’t matter, however, if a pea soup cooks a
little longer than planned.
When the indicator rod is no longer visible,
shake the cooker gently and then activate the
safety slide. Repeat this until no escaping steam
can be seen or heard when the safety slide is
Important:
Never force the cooker open. It may only be
opened if the indicator rod has fallen back
into its socket completely and no more steam
escapes when the safety slide is moved.
Always shake the cooker before you open it.
This will prevent pockets of steam which
might be caught within the food from spattering up when the pressure cooker is opened.
If you do not do so, you are in serious danger of suffering burns and scalding by the
escaping steam and food.
Important:
Do not use this depressurizing method when
cooking soups, vegetables, stews, tongue, or
other foods which are pulpy or which tend to
rise or foam. Applesauce and stewed fruits
should not be made in a pressure cooker.
Failure to observe this may result in scalding!
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8. The pressure cooking
process
To begin cooking
Place the pressure cooker on the proper
burner:
Always begin with the burner at high. When
using a gas stove, make sure that the flame does
not go beyond the edge of the pot base.
When cooking begins, the temperature rises
and the process begins automatically. Steam
escapes from under the lid handle, taking with
it the oxygen in the air, which can destroy vitamins and minerals. This process may take a few
minutes. The Fissler Euromatic valve closes
automatically. Shortly afterwards, the indicator rod begins to rise. The first white ring becomes visible.
Turn down the heat
• If you want to cook at Gentle Setting I (1st
ring – see Fig. L), turn down the heat on your
stove shortly before the first white ring be-
comes visible. The first white ring must
remain visible during the entire cooking period.
• If you want to cook at Speed Setting II (2nd ring
– see Fig. M), turn down the heat just about
when the first white ring has become completely visible. The second white ring must remain visible during the entire cooking period.
If the indicator rod continues to rise after the
first or second ring (depending on the setting
selected) has become visible, you will hear a hissing sound, and the excess steam will escape
through the main control valve. This means
that the temperature is too high and the burner
must be turned down, or else the liquid will
evaporate completely.
The cooking time begins
The actual cooking period begins when the indicator rod has reached the desired setting.
Cooking times can be found in the tables (see
Chapter 12). These cooking times are only guidelines, however. The actual cooking time
depends on the quality and size of the items
being cooked, as well as personal taste. It is a
good idea to use a kitchen timer, such as the
magic timer.
End of the cooking time
When the cooking time has elapsed, remove the
pressure cooker from the stove and depressurize it.
Burner
Diameter
14,5 cm
18 cm
21 or 22 cm, 18 cm
Pressure cooker
Diameter
18 cm
22 cm
26 cm
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Preparing soups and stews
Soups and stews should always be cooked without
the inset. The cooker must never be more than
2/3 full. In the case of foods which swell or foam
a great deal, only half full. First place the soup in
the cooker, leaving it uncovered, and bring to a
boil two or three times, so that you can scoop off
the foam, stir, and then close the cooker.
Do not prepare stewed fruits or applesauce in a
pressure cooker! Disregarding this warning may
result in scalding!
Cooking in the perforated inset
Vegetables, fish, and other delicate foods can be
cooked in the perforated inset, with or without
the tripod.
See Fig. H
Preparing vegetables and potatoes
• Pour a minimum of 2 cups (a good 1/4 liter) of
liquid into the pressure cooker. If desired,
add herbs, seasonings or wine.
• Place the trimmed vegetables in the perforated
inset, then set it on top of the tripod in the cooker.
• Close the cooker.
•Turn the burner to high.
Preparing fish
After adding the minimum amount of liquid,
cook the fish in its own juice at the bottom of the
cooker, or else steam it in the perforated inset.
Cooking in the unperforated inset
Please remember that the unperforated inset
may only be used together with the tripod (or
the perforated inset).
Note: Replacement sets can also be purchased
separately in stores.
Deep-frying in the pressure cooker
• For deep-frying in the pressure cooker, the
cooker must always be open, without a lid.
Only fill the cooker halfway, in order to prevent burns due to foaming oil or grease spatters. Make sure that you do not overheat the fat.
Closing the cooker
See Fig. I
Put on the lid so that the red dot on the pot
handle and the circle on the lid are lined up. Press
the safety slide forward while turning the lid.
See Fig. J
To close and lock, turn the lid in the direction
shown by the arrow (clockwise) as far as possible, until you hear the safety slide click into
place.
Selecting the cooking setting
See Fig. K
Turn the main control valve until the mark
points toward the desired setting:
• Gentle Setting I means gentle cooking. It is
especially suited for delicate foods like vegetables or fish.
• Speed Setting II means fast cooking. It is
especially suited for foods which must be
cooked longer, such as soups, meats or stews.
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11. Replacement parts
Description Diameter Ordering number
Vitavit royal Vitavit carina Vitavit blue
(black) (gray) dream (blue)
Pot handle, Pressure cooker
18 cm 11 601 00 630 37 605 00 650 -
complete
22 cm 11 631 00 630 37 635 00 650 14 633 00 650
26 cm 11 691 00 630 37 695 00 650 14 693 00 650
Pressure skillet
22 cm 11 631 02 630 - -
26 cm 11 691 04 630 37 695 04 650 14 693 04 650
Lid handle, complete All sizes 11 631 02 660 37 635 00 660 14 633 00 660
Profile strip All sizes 11 631 00 240 11 631 00 240 11 631 00 240
Side handle, Pressure cooker
18 cm 11 101 18 640 37 605 00 640 -
complete
22 cm 11 631 00 640 37 635 00 640 14 633 00 640
26 cm 11 101 26 640 37 695 00 640 14 693 00 640
Pressure skillet 22 cm 11 631 02 640 - -
26 cm 11 101 26 640 37 695 00 640 14 693 00 640
Main control valve, All sizes 11 631 01 700 37 643 00 700 14 633 00 700
complete, with valve insert
Cap for main control valve All sizes 11 631 00 730 37 643 00 730 14 633 00 730
Insert for main control
All sizes 18 632 00 720 18 632 00 720 18 632 00 720
valve, complete
Conical spring All sizes 18 601 00 720 18 601 00 720 18 601 00 720
for indicator rod
Please note:
Depending on how often you use your pressure cooker, you should replace the rubber gasket, the Oring for the valve base of the main control valve, and the O-ring for the Euromatic every 1-2 years.
In case of damage (tears or cracks, deformation on the edge, hardening or discoloration), these parts
should be replaced immediately. Failure to do so may affect proper functioning and safety.
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Description Diameter Ordering number
Vitavit royal Vitavit carina Vitavit blue
(black) (gray) dream (blue)
Base for main control
All sizes 18 632 00 710 18 632 00 710 18 632 00 710
valve,
with nut and washer
O-ring for valve base All sizes 18 632 00 740 18 632 00 740 18 632 00 740
Euromatic incl. O-ring All sizes 11 631 00 750 11 631 00 750 11 631 00 750
O-ring for Euromatic All sizes 11 631 00 760 11 631 00 760 11 631 00 760
Rubber gasket 18 cm 38 617 00 205 38 617 00 205 38 617 00 205
22 cm 38 667 00 205 38 667 00 205 38 667 00 205
26 cm 38 687 00 205 38 687 00 205 38 687 00 205
Accessories
Diameter Ordering number
Perforated inset 18 cm 21 625 02 610
22 cm 21 633 04 610
26 cm 21 656 06 610
Unperforated inset 22 cm 21 633 04 620
26 cm 21 656 06 620
Tripod 18 cm 21 625 02 630
22 cm 18 621 04 630
26 cm 21 656 08 630
Socket lid 18 cm 11 601 18 200
22 cm 11 631 22 200
26 cm 11 691 26 200
The O-ring of the Euromatic is detached/attached on the inner side of the lid. Remove the lid handle and push the Euromatic through to the upper side of the lid, using your finger. This will make it
easier to replace the O-ring. Make sure that the gasket lies completely in its groove.
All replacement parts can be purchased from your Fissler retailer or in the specialty departments of
department stores. Or else contact Fissler Customer Service directly.
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The cooking times shown here are intended as
guidelines and apply to an amount suitable for
4 portions, cooked at Speed Setting II. Using
Gentle Setting I will increase the cooking time
by about 50%, but this will still be far less than
would be necessary with conventional cooking.
The exact cooking times depend upon the size
and freshness of the food. It won’t take long for
you to develop a feeling for this.
Meat Min.
Beef Stroganoff................................ 7
Chicken (depends on size/weight) ......... 20-25
Collared beef .................................. 15-20
Goulash ......................................... 15-20
Ham, boiled.................................... 30-35
Ham, roast ..................................... 20-25
Pork knuckle ................................. 30-40
Pork roast...................................... 25-30
Pork shank..................................... 25-35
Ribs with sauerkraut and potatoes ....... 10-12
Roast beef ...................................... 40-50
Sauerbraten.................................... 30-35
Turkey leg ...................................... 25-35
Veal roast, rabbit ............................. 15-20
Veal fricassee .................................. 5
Fish/Game Min.
Fish in white wine with potatoes........... 6-8
Haddock........................................ 4-6
Leg of venison ................................. 25-30
Steamed fish with potatoes ................. 6-8
Stews Min.
Cabbage stew .................................. 15
Irish stew ....................................... 20
Lentils (presoaked) with bacon and
potatoes......................................... 3-5
Serbian meat and rice stew with
mushrooms..................................... 8-10
Soups Min.
Beef broth (depends on meat weight)..... 35-40
Chicken soup (depends on size/age
of chicken) ..................................... 25-35
Goulash soup .................................. 10-15
Minestrone ..................................... 8-10
Pea soup (not presoaked)................... 20-25
Potato soup .................................... 5-6
Pot-au-feu...................................... 20-25
Rice soup ....................................... 6-8
Semolina soup ................................. 3-5
Tomato soup with rice ....................... 6-8
Vegetable soup................................. 4-8
Vegetables Min.
Beets............................................. 15-25
Black salsify ................................... 4-5
Cabbage (red or white), kale............... 8-10
Cauliflower..................................... 2-3
Cauliflower, whole............................ 4-6
12. Cooking times
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Mushrooms..................................... 6-8
Peas.............................................. 3-4
Peppers, stuffed .............................. 6-8
Potatoes, jacket............................... 8-10
Potatoes, peeled............................... 6-8
Sauerkraut..................................... 2-3
Vegetables, mixed............................. 5-6
Legumes Min.
Peas, whole, unshelled,
not presoaked ................................. 45-55
Peas, whole, unshelled,
presoaked ...................................... 12-15
Peas, shelled, whole,
not presoaked ................................. 15
Large lentils, unshelled,
not presoaked ................................. 10-15
Large lentils, unshelled,
presoaked ...................................... 3-5
White beans, germinated.................... 3-5
Grains Min.
Raw brown rice, oats, wheat,
barley, rye, spelt, all approx............... 9
(Depressurize cooker and allow to puff
with closed lid) ................................ 15
Buckwheat, millet, both..................... 6
(Do not allow to puff after cooking)
13. The Fissler warranty
Warranty
For all Fissler pressure cookers and pressure
skillets, Fissler grants the owner a three-year
warranty on all functional parts (excluding
parts which are subject to wear, such as the
rubber gasket, the O-ring for the Euromatic,
and the O-ring for the base).
Improper use will result in a cancellation of the
warranty.
10-year availability guarantee for replacement
parts
All functional parts of your pressure cooker –
from the rubber gasket to the complete lid
handle – can be obtained, even after your warranty has elapsed, from retailers who carry
Fissler products, from specialty departments in
department stores, or directly from:
Fissler GmbH
Customer Service Department
D-55768 Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
Germany
Tel. +49 6781/403-556
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