Kambrook KPR600 User Manual

Kambrook - Australia

Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.com.au

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue E12

Kambrook - New Zealand

Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.co.nz

Pressure Express

Pressure Cooker

KPR600

Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Kambrook Pressure Express p7
Using Your Kambrook p8

Pressure Express
Pressure Express Cooking Guide p15
Trouble Shooting Guide p20
The Do’s & Don’ts p21

of Pressure Cooking
Care, Cleaning and Storage p22
Handy Hits for Pressure Cooking p25
Recipes p26

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Pressure Express Pressure Cooker

• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the pressure cooker for the first time and save
for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional label before using
the pressure cooker for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this pressure cooker.

• Do not place the pressure cooker near the
edge of a bench or table during operation.
Ensure that the surface is level, clean and
free of water and other substances.

• Position the pressure cooker so that the steam
vent/pressure relief valve is directed away
from yourself. Lift and remove the lid carefully
to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Do not operate the pressure cooker on a sink
drain board.

• Do not place your face or any other body
part over the appliance whilst in use as the
steam can cause serious burns.

• Always ensure pressure cooker is properly
assembled before use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles on
the sides of the appliance and on lid for
lifting and carrying the pressure cooker.

• Always insert the connector end of the power
cord into the appliance inlet before inserting
power plug into power outlet and switching
on appliance. Ensure the appliance inlet is
completely dry before inserting the connector
end of the power cord.

• This pressure cooker cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in injury.

• When using this pressure cooker, ensure the lid
is properly assembled and locked into position
before use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven mitts to
remove the lid and removable cooking bowl.
Lift and remove the lid carefully and away from
yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Use the removable cooking bowl supplied with
the pressure cooker only. Do not use any other
bowl inside the pressure cooker housing.

• Do not use a damaged or dented removable
cooking bowl. If damaged or dented, replace
bowl before using.

• Never plug in or switch on the pressure cooker
without having the removable cooking bowl
placed inside the pressure cooker housing.

• Do not place food or liquid in the pressure
cooker housing. Only the removable cooking
bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.

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• Never operate the pressure cooker without
food and liquid in the removable cooking
bowl. Ensure that the level of food and
liquid inside the removable cooking bowl
is not below ‘2’ level mark before cooking
commences. Always follow the maximum
and minimum quantities of liquid stated in
instructions and recipes.

• Always operate the pressure cooker on
a stable and heat resistant surface.

• Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal
scouring pad or abrasive cleaners to clean
the outside of the pressure cooker housing
or cooking bowl as these can damaged the
housing or the coating of the cooking bowl.

• Do not place anything, other than lid, on top
of pressure cooker when assembled, when in
use and when stored.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip into
the pressure cooker housing, only into the
removable cooking bowl.

• Always have the lid placed correctly into
position on the pressure cooker throughout
operation of the pressure cooker unless states
in the recipe to have it removed.

• Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended
when in use.

• Do not place anything on top of the lid when
assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Extreme caution must be used when pressure
cooker contains hot food and liquids and/or is
under pressure. Improper use may result in injury.
When using this appliance, make sure the lid is
properly locked and aligned before operating.

• Ensure the removable cooking bowl is
correctly positioned in the pressure cooker
base before you commence cooking.

• Before placing removable cooking bowl into
stainless steel base ensure base of bowl and
base of pressure cooker is dry by wiping with
a dry soft cloth.

• Do not use the pressure cooker for anything
other than its intended use. Do not attempt to
operate pressure cooker by any method other
than those described in this instruction book.

• Some foods to avoid when pressure cooking are;
apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
and other cereals, potatoes, noodles and pasta,
and rhubarb; these foods can foam, froth and
splatter and clog the pressure regulator/release
valve and pressure indicator valve.

• Removable cooking bowl can be extremely
heavy when full of ingredients, care should be
taken when lifting from pressure cooker base.

• Do not use the lid handle to carry appliance
when in use and after use.

• Always ensure that the removable cooking
bowl has cooled sufficiently before handling
and use oven mitts when removing the
removable cooking bowl from the stainless
steel housing.

• Do not adjust the “pressure regulator/release
valve” whilst in use.

• Use only recommended “Steam Release” to
depressurise cooker after use.

• Do not exceed maximum fill level. Some foods
expand during pressure cooking such as rice and
legumes, do not fill removable cooking pan over
½ full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging
the pressure regulator/release valve/release
valve and pressure indicator valve. It may also
lead to the development of excess pressure.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or
metal scouring pads as these can damage
the non-stick surface.

• The temperature if accessible surfaces will be
high when the pressure cooker is operating
and for some time after use.

• Do not place the removable cooking bowl
when hot on any surface that may be
affected by heat.

• Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Do not place frozen or very cold foods into
the removable cooking bowl when it is hot.
Do not place hot removable cooking bowl
into cold water.

• Do not use the removable cooking bowl for
food storage. The removable cooking bowl is
not designed for storing food in the freezer.

• Ensure pressure cooker is fully cooled before
storing power cord inside the removable
cooking bowl.

• To prevent scratching the non-stick surface
of the removable cooking bowl, always use
wooded or plastic utensils.

• Always position steam vent on lid away from
yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Suggested cooking times in this instruction
book are approximate. Cooking times can
vary depending on ingredients and quantities
in recipes.

• Do not attempt to open the pressure cooker
lid after pressure cooking until all internal
pressure has been released and is slightly
cooled. If the lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates that appliance is still under pressure
– do not force the lid open. Any pressure
remaining can be hazardous. See operating
instructions for “steam release” directions in
this instruction book.

• Always check pressure regulator/release valve
and pressure indicator valve for clogging
before use and clean if necessary. Check to
make sure the pressure indicator rod moves
freely from under the lid.

• The appliance connector must be removed
before the pressure cooker is cleaned and
that the appliance inlet must be dried before
the pressure cooker is used again.

• Do not immerse pressure cooker housing/base,
power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

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• Do not move the pressure cooker when in use.

• Keep the pressure cooker clear of walls, curtains

and other heat or steam sensitive materials.

• Use the pressure release/regulator valve to
release steam pressure.

• Never use the removable cooking bowl to
sauté ingredients on a ceramic, electric or
gas stove. Ensure that the safety locking lid is
properly aligned, locked and closed before
operating (see instructions on page 8).

• The pressure cooker is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.

• Always ensure that the power is off at the
power outlet and remove power plug from the
power outlet before attempting to move the
appliance before cleaning and storing.

• Keep the pressure cooker clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in the book
(see page 22).

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to 230V or 240V power outlet.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge

of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.

• The 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 use of the appliance, by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet,
unplug at the power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

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Your Kambrook Pressure Express

1. Cool touch lid handle

2. Pressure regulator/release valve -

controls the rate at which steam
vents from the Pressure Express
and degree of the pressure
inside the Pressure Express

3. Pressure release venting position

to release the pressure inside the
pressure cooker

4. Safety locking lid – can not be

opened during pressure cooking

5. 6 litre non-stick removable

cooking bowl

6. Selection control dial allows you

to select from settings 1 to 6, as
well as the Sauté function

7. Cool touch handles

8. Brushed stainless steel housing

Not Shown

• Stainless steel trivet raises food out

of the liquid when pressure cooking

• Removable power cord

• Rice measuring cup

• Heat resistant serving spoon

• Heat resistant soup serving ladle

• Pressure safety release valve cover

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Using Your Kambrook Pressure Express

Before First Use

Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
stickers before using the Pressure
Express for the first time.

To eliminate a choking hazard for
young children, remove and safely
discard the protective cover fitted
to the removable power cord of
this appliance.

1. Make sure that the power
outlet is switched off and that
the removable power cord is
unplugged from the power outlet
and the Pressure Express.

2. Remove the safety locking lid
by taking hold of the handle,
turning it clockwise from the
locked position to the unlock/
align position and lift the lid up
and off the appliance (see Fig. 1).

4. Return the dry and clean silicone
rubber gasket securely to the
gasket holder (see Fig. 3).

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

3. Remove the silicone rubber
gasket from the safety locking lid
(see Fig. 2) and wash with warm
soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wash
the safety locking lid in warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly.

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Fig. 3

NOTE: If the silicone rubber

gasket is not correctly fitted
back into the gasket holder, the
lid will not close properly and it
will prevent the Pressure Express
from operating correctly.

5. Wipe the inside and the outside

of the stainless steel housing with
a soft damp cloth, and then dry
thoroughly.

6. Remove and wash the removable
cooking bowl in warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Make sure there is no unwanted
material on the exterior surface of
the removable cooking bowl. The
removable cooking bowl must sit
flat on the temperature sensor to
ensure proper contact.

Using the Pressure Cooker

1. Make sure that the power
outlet is switched off and that
the removable power cord is
unplugged from the power outlet
and from the Pressure Express.

WARNING: Always check
the pressure release
valve and pressure
indicator valve for
clogging before use and
clean if necessary. Check
to make sure the pressure
indicator rod moves
freely from under the lid.

3. Insert the removable cooking

bowl into the stainless steel
housing (see Fig. 5). The removable
cooking bowl must sit flat on the
temperature sensor to ensure
proper contact.

Fig. 5

4. Ensure that the silicone rubber
gasket is fitted correctly into the
safety locking lid (see Fig. 3).

WARNING: Always
operate the pressure
cooker on a stable and
heat resistant surface

2. Remove the safety locking lid by

turning the handle clockwise to
the unlock/align position and
then lift. (see Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

5. Place the food to be cooked
(as per recipe being used) into
the Pressure Express.

NOTE: Ensure that the minimum
liquid amount of 250ml is placed
into the removable cooking
bowl before proceeding.

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Using Your Pressure Express continued

8. Plug the removable power cord
into the stainless steel housing
and into a 230V or 240V power
outlet and switch on. The power
light will activate, which indicates
that the pressure cooker is ready
for use.

9. Set the selection control dial to
the desired setting that is to be

Fig. 6

6. Once all the ingredients have
been entered into the removable
cooking bowl, take the safety
locking lid, align the handle
with the unlock/align position.
When the safety locking lid is
sitting correctly, turn it counter­clockwise to lock into position.
(see Fig. 6).

NOTE: Ensure that the locking
graphics are aligned so that
the Pressure Express can
function correctly.

7. Make sure that the pressure

regulator/release valve is sitting
in the sealed position (see Fig. 7).
If the pressure regulator/release
valve is in the venting position, the
Pressure Express will not build up the
required pressure needed to cook.

Fig. 7

used by turning the selection
control dial clockwise. The light will
now activate. During the pressure
build up, the pressure indicator
rod and the pressure regulator/
release valve will begin to “hiss”
and release minimal steam.

WARNING: Do not place
your face or any other
body part over the
appliance whilst in use
as the steam can cause
serious burns.

WARNING: Do not
attempt to open the
pressure cooker lid after
pressure cooking until
all internal pressure has
been released and is
slightly cooled. If the lid
will not turn to unlock,
this indicates that the
pressure cooker is still
under pressure – do
not force the lid open.
Any pressure remaining
can be hazardous. See
operating instructions
for “steam release”
directions in this
instruction booklet.

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