Optimum iX2000 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS WELCOME TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT 1

SAFETY FIRST 1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK PRO 3

QUICK START GUIDE 4

USING YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK PRO 5

PRESSURE LEVEL + DELAY TIMER SETTING 7

COOKING TIME SETTING 8

TEMPERATURE + WARM/CANCEL + REHEAT FUNCTIONS 9

MIDWAY ADDITION + SAFETY LOCK FUNCTIONS 10

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 11

Congratulations on your purchase of the Induction Pressure-Cook Pro.

The Induction Pressure-Cook Pro is sophisticated and suitable for many cooking processes,
including steaming, stewing, roasting, deep frying, slow cooking, braising, thawing and baking. The
pre-set programs allow preparation of popular recipes including rice, pizza, yoghurt, pasta and
muchmore.

The Induction Pressure-Cook Pro oers great versatility and its 24-hour delayed timer allows the
appliance to automatically begin cooking when the countdown time ends. The large digital display
screen provides a clear and simple operating display to help you select the right menu option.

The Induction Pressure-Cook Pro’s advanced induction heating technology sets it apart from
conventional cooking methods. The energy supplied directly to the cooking vessel capturing
the heat source as well as its numerous capabilities allow the retention and preservation of more
nutrients. The technology saves time and conserves energy through the use of high temperature
and pressure to cook food in a shorter time frame.

The simple-to-clean, innovative design of the Induction Pressure-Cook Pro ensures clean-up iseasy.

For even greater results and more inspirational ideas, visit our website and recipe archive or refer
to the complimentary recipes provided.

SAFETY FIRST

TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND TO GET THE BEST
PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK
PRO, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

HELP, SOMETHING’S GONE WRONG! 12

SPECIFICATIONS 14

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS 15

CONTACT US 16

Take care when moving the cooker to another location, use the handle connected to the base
of the appliance to relocate.

Do not touch the cover plate after the appliance has operated as the plate takes time to cool down.

If the inner bowl, cover plate or seal ring is damaged, stop using the cooker to avoid injury.
Please contact Customer Support and Warranty.

Do not dismantle the cooker or replace the units. Please contact Customer Support and Warranty.

Do not continue to use the broken seal ring or one that is not originally provided.

Do not use the cooker near inflammable materials or in a humid environment.

When adjusting the pressure-limiting valve, ensure your face or hands are not near the vent.

Use a wooden or plastic spoon to avoid damage to the non-stick coating of the inner bowl.

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SAFETY FIRST, CONTINUED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK PRO

If the power line is damaged, stop using the appliance immediately and contact Customer
Support and Warranty.

Do not place the inner bowl on any other source of heat. Do not replace the inner pot with
othercontainers.

Before opening the lid ensure the cooker is switched o and unplugged.

Keep the heat preservation time to less than six hours.

Check the air-out vent on the lid of the cooker regularly to avoid a blockage.

It’s abnormal for excessive air to escape from the cover during the process of cooking. Stop using
the appliance immediately, unplug the cooker and contact Customer Support and Warranty.

This appliance must not be immersed. The appliance is not to be used 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 children being supervised
not to play with the appliance.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance in operation. The
container must not be opened until the pressure has decreased suciently.

Never force the appliance open. Make sure that the pressure inside the appliance has returned to
normal before opening the appliance. See instructions for use for reference.

Never use the appliance without adding any form of liquid. This could cause serious damage to
theappliance.

Do not fill the appliance to more than two-thirds full. For food that plumps up considerably during
cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables or compotes, do not fill the appliance to more than
halffull.

Do not fry food with oil while the appliance is pressurised.

This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as: sta kitchen
areas in shops, oces and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

Air-out vent

Open/Close

handle

Digital control

panel

Open button Water collection

Fixed nut

Inner bowl

Top view Cover plate view

Cover plate

Seal ring

Interior view

Handle

container

Pressure float

Exhaust valve

inlet

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

MISUSE OF YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK PRO MAY DAMAGE YOUR APPLIANCE AND VOID

YOUR WARRANTY.

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Accessories

Anti-overflow cover Fry basket Steam rack

Rice paddle Ladle Measuring cup

Instruction manual

USING YOUR INDUCTION PRESSURE-COOK PROQUICK START GUIDE

Press Menu 1 or Menu 2 button to select cooking function.

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Adjust cooking time, pressure level and delay time if required.

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Press and hold Start/Reheat button to initiate cooking.

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You may adjust cooking time and temperature for Roast and Deep Fry functions
ifrequired.

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To open the cooker, turn the ‘open/close’ handle to the ‘open’ position. Press the ‘open’

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button at the front of the appliance to open the cover.

Ensure the pressure float and exhaust valve inlet are clean, the seal ring is properly

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positioned on the outer rim of the cover plate and the water collection container
is empty and properly positioned at the back of the appliance. Refer to page 11 for
cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Remove the inner bowl and insert the water and ingredients as required. Ingredients and

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water added to the bowl must sit within the ‘No.2’ water line and ‘Max’ water line (located
within the inner bowl).

Note: Wipe down and ensure there are no spills on the outer rim of the inner bowl before you

return the inner bowl to the cooker.

To close the lid, push the lid down to shut close. Hold and turn the ‘open/close’ handle

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to the ‘close’ position.

Note: Leave the lid open for Deep Fry and Roast functions. To initiate cooking, turn

the ‘open/close’ handle to the ‘close’ position. You may use the anti-overflow cover to
cover the pot during cooking process.

Switch the cooker’s power on at the mains switch. The screen will display ‘----‘

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representing the ‘standby’ mode.

Select the desired preset function by moving through the options within “Menu 1” or

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“Menu 2” button.

Menu 1: Slow Cook Low, Slow Cook High, Simmer/DIY, Keep Warm.
Menu 2: Meats, White Rice, Stew, Soup, Porridge, Steam, Braise, Cake, Pizza, Pasta,

Roast, Deep Fry, Defrost, Yoghurt.

Note: The pressure level is set automatically. However, numerous preset functions have

the ability to be adjusted as required. Refer to page 7 for recommended parameters for
each preset function.

Select the desired cooking time by pressing the “Time/Temp” button, use “-” and “+“

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buttons to adjust the cooking time.

Note: You may switch back and forth between hours and minutes by pressing

the “Time/Temp” button. Please refer to page 8 for recommended parameters for
eachfunction.

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