Kambrook KPR800 Instruction Booklet

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 B12

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

Instruction Booklet

Pressure Express

Digital Pressure
Cooker

KPR800

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
Pressure Cooker

Pressure Express Quick Start Guide p8
Before First Use p12
Functions of Your Kambrook p13

Pressure Cooker
Pressure Express Cooking Guide p16
Troubleshooting Guide p28
Care, Cleaning and Storage p29
Handy Hints for Pressure Cooking p32
Recipes p33

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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 labels 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 pressure cooker 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 pressure cooker and on lid
for lifting and carrying the pressure cooker.

• Always insert the connector end of the power
cord into the pressure cooker inlet before
inserting power plug into power outlet and
switching on pressure cooker. Ensure the
pressure cooker 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 it
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 pressure cooker, 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.

• The 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 pressure
cooker 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
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
bowl 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.

• The temperature of 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
wooden 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.

• Recommended cooking times in this
instruction booklet may vary depending on
the ingredients and quantities of food used
for 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 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 book.

• The ducts in the pressure regulator, allowing
the escape of steam should be checked
regularly to ensure that they are not blocked.
The unit must not be opened until the pressure
has decreased sufficiently.

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• 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 pressure cooker electrical connector must
be removed before the pressure cooker is
cleaned and 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.

• 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.

• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything 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.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Pressure Express Pressure Cooker

continued

Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to a 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 or
allow moisture to come in contact with the
part, 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 regularly inspect the
appliance. To avoid a hazard, do not use
the appliance if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorized Kambrook service centre for
examination and / or repair.

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

• 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 17).

• 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.

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Your Kambrook Pressure Express
Pressure Cooker

1. Cool touch lid handle

2. Pressure regulator/release valve -

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

3. a) Pressure vent sealed position
b) 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 (Not visible)

6. Digital control panel with pre-set

cooking functions, allowing you
to select the desired cooking
setting, displaying the pre-set
cooking time

7. Cool touch handles

8. Brushed stainless steel housing

9. Condensation Collector -

attaches to the side of the
Pressure Express and collects
any excess water

10. Pressure indicating rod - once

unit pressurises, rod will pop out

11. Pressure indicator valve

Not Shown

• Stainless steel trivet raises

food out of the liquid when
pressure cooking

• Removable power cord

• Rice measuring cup

• Heat resistant serving spoon and

heat resistant soup serving ladle

• Pressure safety release

valve cover

3a

3b

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How to Sauté - Using the Sauté setting

Remove the safety locking lid
by turning the handle clockwise
to the unlock/align position
and wash the removable
cooking bowl.

Insert the removable cooking
bowl into the stainless steel
housing.

Plug the removable power cord
into the stainless steel housing.

Plug power cord into a 230V
or 240V power outlet and
switch ‘ON’.

Place ingredients to be cooked
into removable cooking bowl.

Press the ‘SAUTÉ’ button.

Press the ‘START/CANCEL’
button to commence cooking.

The digital display screen
will flash ‘- -’ while the saute
setting is operating.

Press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button
once sautéing is complete

Pressure Express Quick Start Guide

9

How to Pressure Cook -

Using the White Rice, Brown Rice, Soup/Curry, Pot/Roast

settings

Remove the safety locking lid
by turning the handle clockwise
to the unlock/align position
and wash the removable
cooking bowl.

Insert the removable cooking
bowl into the stainless steel
housing.

Remove the silicone rubber
gasket from the safety locking
lid and wash with warm
soapy water.

Return the dry and clean
silicone rubber gasket securely
to the gasket holder.

Plug the removable power
cord into the stainless
steel housing.

Plug power cord into a 230V
or 240V power outlet and
switch ‘ON’.

Place ingredients to be
cooked into removable
cooking bowl with minimum
250ml liquid.

Close the lid by turning the
handle counter clockwise
to lock into position.

Ensure pressure regulator/
release valve is sitting in
sealed position.

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How to Pressure Cook -

Using the White Rice, Brown Rice, Soup/Curry, Pot/Roast

settings (continued)

Select the desired pressure
cooking setting.

Press the ‘SET TIMER’ button
continuously to adjust the
pre-set cooking time (if
required or as per recipe
recommendations).

Press the ‘START/CANCEL’
button to commence cooking
(see Note below).

The ‘START/CANCEL’ light and
the chosen pressure cooking
setting light will both be
illuminated during cooking.

Once the cooking time has
counted down, the ‘KEEP
WARM’ function will activate
as long as the ‘START/CANCEL’
button is not pressed.

Alternatively, press the
‘START/CANCEL’ button to
complete cooking.

To manually release pressure
turn the pressure regulator/
release valve to the venting
position. Allow 10 minutes for
steam to release.

Alternatively, the Pressure
Express will slowly release
pressure automatically if the
pressure regulator/release
valve is not manually set to
the venting position.

Remove the safety locking
lid by turning the handle
clockwise to the unlock/align
position and then lift.

Pressure Express Quick Start Guide continued

NOTE: The cooking time countdown will only commence once the Pressure Express reaches
full pressure. This may take up to 20 minutes. The Pressure Express will only pressurise on the
pressure cooking settings.

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How to Slow Cook - Using the Slow Cook setting

Remove the safety locking lid
by turning the handle clockwise
to the unlock/align position
and wash the removable
cooking bowl.

Insert the removable cooking
bowl into the stainless steel
housing.

Plug the removable power cord
into the stainless steel housing.

Plug power cord into a 230V
or 240V power outlet and
switch ‘ON’.

Place ingredients to be
cooked into removable
cooking bowl with minimum
250ml liquid.

Close the lid by turning the
handle counter clockwise
to lock into position.

Press the ‘SLOW COOK’ button. Press the ‘START/CANCEL’

button to commence cooking.
The Pressure Express will NOT
pressurise on the Slow Cook
setting.

Remove the safety locking
lid by turning the handle
clockwise to the unlock/align
position and then lift.

NOTE: The lid can be removed during the slow cooking time to stir contents. Ensure the lid
is replaced and locked into position when done stirring.

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Before First Use

Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
labels 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).

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.

Fig. 2

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

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.

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Cooking Methods

The Pressure Express allows you to
use 3 different methods of cooking:
these are slow cooking, sautéing,
and pressure cooking. The Pressure
Express also has digital pre-set settings
that relate to each of the 3 cooking
methods. These settings each have
a default cooking time as per the
table below.

Cooking
Method

Pre-Set
Setting

Default
Cooking
Time*

Sauté Sauté Up to 60 min^

Pressure Cook White Rice 12 min

Pressure Cook Brown Rice 18 min

Pressure Cook Soup/Curry 33 min

Pressure Cook Pot Roast 24 min

Slow Cook Slow Cook 8 hours

*The time above is only an indication and does
not include the time it takes for the pressure
cooker to reach full pressure. Timer will not start
until the cooker is pressurised.

^The Pressure Express Sauté setting will operate
for up to 60 minutes. If more time is required, press
the Sauté digital setting again. No time will display
when this setting is operating; the display screen
will flash while on.

NOTE: Never operate the Pressure
Express without food and liquid
in the removable cooking bowl.
Ensure that the level of liquid
inside is no less than 250ml
before cooking commences.
Always follow the maximum and
minimum quantities of liquid
stated in instructions and recipes.

NOTE: The time it takes for the unit
to pressurise will vary depending
on the amount of liquid used in
the recipe.

NOTE: Depending on the quantity
of food being cooked, it could
take the Pressure Express up to
20 minutes to pressurise. To help
speed this time up, use boiling,
not cold, liquid.

NOTE: Do not use oil or milk as
a liquid.

NOTE: If the pressure regulator/
release valve is not manually
moved to the venting position
when cooking is finished, the
steam will automatically vent out
of the pressure regulator slowly.
This method is recommended
for recipes containing larger
quantities of liquid such as soups
and casseroles to prevent liquid
being forced out with the steam.
Alternatively, using a heat proof
spatula, move the pressure
release valve to the venting
position and allow the pressure
to escape.

Functions of Your Kambrook Pressure Cooker

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Digital Pre-Set Settings

The Digital Control Panel has 6 settings
including a Sauté’, White Rice, Brown
Rice, Soup/Curry, Slow Cook, and
Pot Roast setting. The table below
provides a summary of the cooking
method and function of each setting.
(See Fig.4)

Fig. 4

Pre-Set
Setting

Cooking
Function

Suitable for

Sauté Sautéing Vegetables,

simmer sauces
and seal meat

White Rice Pressure

Cooking

White rice, rice
pudding, porridge

Brown Rice Pressure

Cooking

Brown Rice

Soup/Curry Pressure

Cooking

Soup, legumes
(e.g. chickpeas,
dried beans),
casseroles
and curries

Slow Cook Slow

Cooking

Soups, casseroles,
curries and stews

Pot Roast Pressure

Cooking

Beef, lamb, pork,
veal, whole
chicken, silverside
(corned beef)

NOTE: Foods to avoid when
pressure cooking include; pearl
barley and other cereals, root
vegetables on their own, noodles
and pasta, and rhubarb; as these
foods can foam, froth, splatter
and clog the pressure regulator/
release valve and pressure
indicator valve.

NOTE: Do not exceed ‘MAX’ fill
level in the removable cooking
bowl. Some foods expand during
pressure cooking such as rice
and legumes.

Using the Set Timer Function

The Set Timer allows you to change
the length of cooking time when using
one of four digital pre-set settings.
These include the White Rice, Brown
Rice, Soup/Curry and Pot Roast setting.

The Set Timer must be set before the
Start/Cancel button is selected to
commence cooking. Cooking time

can be decreased or increased in
one minute increments depending on
the pre-set time associated with the
selected cooking setting.

NOTE: The Set Timer CANNOT be
changed on the Sauté or Slow
Cook setting.

Functions of Your Kambrook Pressure Cooker continued

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Using the Start/Cancel
Function

The Start/Cancel Button starts and
finishes the cooking process after the
desired cooking setting is selected.
If the Start/Cancel button is selected
during the cooking process, to
recommence cooking you will need
to re-select the desired cooking
setting and adjust the cooking time
by minusing the initial time the
Pressure Express has already cooked
for on the selected setting. Once the
desired cooking setting has been
selected use the Set Timer to adjust
timing, then press the ‘START/CANCEL’
button (refer to ‘Using the Set Timer
Function’ on page 14).

NOTE:

The Pressure Express will
not operate unless the Start/Cancel
button has been selected, after
selecting a cooking setting on the
Pressure Express digital display.

Automatic Keep Warm
Function

The Keep Warm Function works on all
settings except for the Sauté Setting.
Once the cooking time is complete,
and the Pressure Express regulator/
release valve has been released,
either manually or automatically,
the Keep Warm function will
automatically activate, keeping your
food above 60°C for up to 4 hours. If
you have not released the pressure,
the unit will automatically depressurise
and the Keep Warm Function will
activate. The Keep Warm function
will not activate if you have stopped
the cooking process by pressing the
Start/Cancel button.

NOTE: If the Start/Cancel button is
pressed after the cooking process
has finished, the Keep Warm
function will not activate.

Using the Stainless
Steel Trivet

The stainless steel trivet is for any food,
that needs to be raised above the
liquid level (See Fig. 5). Ensure that the
stainless steel trivet is placed in the
Pressure Express before plugging in the
removable cord to the power outlet.
The Trivet is especially recommended
for cooking roasts.

Fig. 5