Tower Hobbies T90100 Care & Use Instructions

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Care & Use Instructions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

T90100

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4.5 Litre

Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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. USER SAFETY INFORMATION

For your safety, please read and understand all the instructions before using your pressure cooker. Keep these instructions for your future reference.

1. The pressure cooker must be used by a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children.

2. Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended while it’s under pressure. You don’t have to stand over it, but keep an eye on it.

3. Do not let children near the pressure cooker when in use. Close supervision is needed when the pressure cooker is used where there are children or pets around. Do not allow children to use the pressure cooker.

4. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.

5. Extreme caution must be used when moving the pressure cooker containing hot liquids or when it is at pressure. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or oven gloves when handling the pressure cooker.

6. Do not use the pressure cooker for a purpose other than its intended use. This pressure cooker is intended for domestic use only and is not designed for commercial use. The manufacturer accepts no liability if the appliance is used for commercial purposes or in a manner which does not comply with the instructions in this manual.

7. The pressure cooker heats and cooks food under pressure. Inappropriate use of the pressure cooker may result in a scalding injury. To avoid injury, ensure that the cooker is closed correctly and securely before applying heat. See details in the instructions.

8. When the food is at boiling temperature, and when the pressure is decreasing rapidly, steam and boiling liquid can escape from the pressure cooker. Do not position the pressure cooker and the decompression window (if any) in close proximity to other people or yourself so as to prevent injury from escaping steam.

9. Never force open the pressure cooker until all the internal pressure has been completely and safely released. Strictly follow the instructions.

10. Never use your pressure cooker without adding a liquid that will give off steam when boiled i.e. water, wine, stock, beer, cider, etc, or letting it boil dry, as these will cause severe damage to the pressure cooker. Use at least 300ml (1/2pt) of liquid. This will give you up to 15 minutes cooking. When cooking for more than 15 minutes, increase the amount of water by 150ml (1/4pt) for each additional 15 minute period or part period.

11. Do not ﬁll the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not ﬁll the cooker to more than 1/3 or half of its capacity depending on the foodstuffs. See min and max ﬁll guide in the instructions.

12. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use. Only use the pressure cooker on a heat source with a stable position.

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Care & Use Instructions

13. After cooking meat with a skin (e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick the skin while the skin is swollen, you may be scalded by escaping water/steam.

14. When cooking any doughy food, gently shake the pressure cooker before opening the lid to avoid food being ejected when you open it. Don’t cook dumplings in the pressure cooker with the lid on. The dough will rise and may block the safety devices. Cook the food without dumplings for the recommended time, release the steam, remove the lid, then add the dumplings and cook them with the lid on, but not locked and without the pressure regulator ﬁtted.

15. You may use boilable plastic containers capable of withstanding 130°C (266°F) with the pressure cooker. Don’t ﬁt them with lids, they may blow off as the contents expand.

16. Tie down greaseproof or foil coverings or they may block the safety devices.

17. Before each use, check that the valves and sealing ring are not obstructed and in good condition. See the instructions for use.

18. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying of food.

19. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions speciﬁed in the instructions for use.

20. Only use authentic manufacturer’s spare parts in accordance with the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same manufacturer indicated as being compatible.

21. If the pressure cooker functions abnormally i.e. it has been dropped or show signs of damage, stop using it.

22. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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CONTENTS

User safety information

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1. Speciﬁcations -

1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts 5

1.2 Technical information 6

1.3 Suitable hob types for cooking 6

2. Using your pressure cooker – step by step guide -

2.1 Beneﬁts of using a pressure cooker 7

2.2 Before the ﬁrst use 8-9

2.3 Filling your pressure cooker and steam cooking preparation 10-11

2.4 Selecting the cooking pressure 12

2.5 Starting to cook 12

2.6 At the end of cooking - steam release 13

2.7 Opening the pressure cooker 14

. Basic rules of pressure cooking 

. Cleaning, maintenance and storage -

. Troubleshooting and disposal of the product -

. Cooking times and sample recipes -

. Warranty information 

. Your Receipt 

. Notes 

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. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts

This box contains:

Pressure Cooker, 20cm Stainless Steel Steamer Basket with Handle, Stainless Steel Steamer Stand/trivet and Instruction Manual

Care & Use Instructions

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Structure of your pressure cooker:

1. Pressure cooker body

2. Rear/supporting handle

3. Cooker cover/lid

4. Safety steam release vents x 2

5. Red pressure indicator valve

6. Black pressure regulator & steam release vent

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7. Blue safety lock & unlock push button

8. Upper handle

9. Lower handle

10. Lid ﬂanges and sealing ring/gasket

11. Steamer stand/trivet

12. Steamer basket

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Spare parts (not included, available to order via Tower website/customer service)

Part No. Description

TS1001 22cm sealing ring/gasket TS2001 Black pressure regulator TS2005 Red pressure indicator valve

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INDUCTION GAS ELECTRIC CERAMIC HALOGEN

1.2 Technical Information

Model No: T90100 Diameter: 22cm Capacity: 4.5 Litre 2 Pressure Settings: Lower setting

Higher setting

Material: 18/8 stainless steel body and lid Featuring: Ergonomic phenolic handles

Easy operate push lock and unlock button Visual red pressure indicator rises when cooker is ready MIN and MAX inner marking Suitable Hob Types: Ceramic / Electric / Gas / Halogen / Induction / Radiant /

Sealed and solid plates Factory information: Zhejiang Suntrue Cookware Co. Ltd.

I 60kPa/8.7lb II 100kPa/14.5lb

1.3 Suitable hob types for cooking

The Tower Pressure Cooker can be used on all types of hob, including gas and electric, with a power rating of less than 2KW.

When using an electric hob, ensure that the hob has a diameter as close as possible to that of the cooker. NEVER use a hob that is too large for the cooker base. Also ensure the pressure cooker is only used on a heat source with a stable position.

When using a gas hob, always ensure that the ﬂames DO NOT encroach upon the sides of the cooker but remain beneath it. DO NOT place or attempt to heat the pressure cooker in a heated oven.

Always thoroughly clean and dry the base of the pressure cooker before placing on the hob.

When using your pressure cooker on ceramic style hobs such as halogen, lift and place your pressure cooker rather than dragging it across the hob surface, to minimise damage to both your hob and pressure cooker.

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. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Healthier and tastier food; use less time and save energy

What foods?

A wide variety of meals, side dishes and deserts can be cooked using a pressure cooker.

• Beans, rice and pulses

• Joints of meat, poultry

• Pasta dishes

• Soups

• Steamed puddings

• Vegetables

• Stews and casseroles

• And many more

2.1 Beneﬁts of using a pressure cooker

Creates healthier and tastier foods; uses less time and save energy.

Healthier:

Retains more nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables retain their textures and ﬂavour; meats stay tender, juicy and succulent.

Efﬁcient:

Pressure cookers cook food up to 70% faster than conventional cooking techniques, saving you time and energy bills.

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Versatile:

Less washing up is required as only one cooking pot is used and the pressure cooker lid eliminates splashes and boil overs.

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. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

2.2 Before the ﬁrst use

Before using your pressure cooker for the ﬁrst time, it is recommended that all labels, packaging and accessories are removed. Retain the instruction manual. Clean the pressure cooker following the cleaning instructions in this manual.

The pressure cooker is packed in a closed position. To open the pressure cooker, push the blue safety lock and unlock button forward and turn anti-clockwise. Align the round marking on the lid with the round marking on the inside of the lower handle. Lift the lid off the cooker body.

Before washing the pressure cooker, take the accessories out of th cooker body, lift out the sealing ring/gasket from under the rim of the lid. Push down the black pressure regulator down and turn it to have the directed at the Ø regulator removal marking, then lift the regulator out. Wash all with a non-abrasive, mild detergent solution and rinse and dry thoroughly. Wash all with a non-abrasive, mild detergent solution and rinse and dry thoroughly.

Please ensure the sealing ring/gasket and the black regulator are re-ﬁtted correctly. Before ﬁtting the sealing ring/ gasket, rub the sealing ring with a little vegetable oil, to lubricate it, then replace it under the lid ﬂanges.

To ﬁt the black pressure regulator correctly, please ensure the marking on the regulator is directing at: Lower pressure setting marking I (60kPa/8.7lb) or Higher pressure setting marking II (100kPa/14.5lb).

marking

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Remove New Product Smell & Pressure Testing

Before you start cooking any kind of food, it is recommended that below is carried out. Fill the pressure cooker 2/3 full with water and add the juice of half a lemon and the lemon skin or a tablespoon of vinegar to the water to prevent discolouration of the pressure cooker.

closed position

open position

To close the lid, rest the lid on the cooker body, align the round marking on the lid with the round marking on the inside of the lower handle, turn clockwise, once closed the upper handle should be directly above the lower handle and a ‘click’ sound indicates the lid has been closed and locked correctly. The blue safety lock and unlock push button will return to the close position.

Adjust the marking on the black regulator to the higher pressure setting II. Heat until the pressure cooker comes to pressure (around 10-15 minutes) and start releasing excess steam through the steam outlet of the black pressure regulator, which shows that the pressure cooker is functioning normally. Turn off the hob and allow the pressure cooker to cool until all the internal pressure has been completely released and the red indicator valve has dropped, empty the heated water. Rinse and dry. Your pressure cooker is now ready to use.

If you haven’t added any lemon juice or vinegar, the base of the pressure cooker may remain a dark colour after being heated for the ﬁrst time. This is normal and it can be reversed by repeating the above process.

Safety checks before each use

a. Check the black pressure regulator, steam release vent,

the safety steam release vents are free of blockages. b. Turn the lid over, and check that the pressure indicator

valve moves freely and the safety valve is in good condition. c. Remove the sealing ring, and gently stretch it all directions,

rub the sealing ring with a little vegetable oil, to lubricate it, then replace it under the lid ﬂanges.

d. Turn the lid the right way up and reﬁt it on to the cooker body.

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Steam release vent

Pressure indicator

valve

Safety

valve

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2.3 Filling your pressure cooker and steam cooking preparation

Before ﬁlling your pressure cooker with your favourite ingredients, please read and follow the below minimum and maximum ﬁll levels.

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Minimum Fill Level

Liquid Cooking Time

300ml or 1/2 pint For the ﬁrst 15 minutes of cooking

150ml or 1/4 pint For each additional 15 minutes or part of 15 minutes

Note: Please ensure the above is strictly followed to avoid the risk of boiling dry.

Maximum Fill Level

Fill Level Types Of Foods

Do not exceed 2/3 of the volume

Do not exceed 1/2 of the volume

Do not exceed 1/3 of the volume

Do not cook these foods in the pressure cooker.

Solid meat and vegetables which do not expand or foam when cooked.

Dried vegetables, soup, stews, etc, which need room for the food to expand without blocking the steam pipe.

Rice, cereal, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, pulses which expands quite a lot when cooked, will need extra room.

Foods such as macaroni, noodles and spaghetti etc, that produce large amount of foam during cooking are not suitable for pressure cooking, as they may block the steam pipe. We do not recommend these to be cooked using a pressure cooker.

Food with skins - Always pierce the skins before cooking.

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Note: The above is only a general guide. Please check your recipes for any exceptions to these rules.

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Steam cooking

The steamer basket should be placed on top of the steamer stand in the pressure cooker to allow the steam to circulate freely in and around the food. At least 750ml or 1¼ pints of water should be used for steam cooking. The water level must not exceed the level of the steamer stand otherwise the food will be immersed in the water instead of cooking in steam.

Some heatproof containers may be used in the pressure cooker i.e. metal, enamel, glass, earthenware or boilable plastic. Do not use any containers that are cracked. Containers should easily ﬁt into the cooker and must not come to within 2.5cm (1”) of the top of the cooker body.

Caution: Always use oven gloves when handling any hot containers.

Pre-steaming

Some recipes, such as Christmas pudding, require pre-steaming before being brought to cooking temperature. Pre-steaming can be carried out in a closed pressure cooker, over a medium heat with the pressure regulator left off.

Make sure there is enough water in the pressure cooker to cover the pre-steaming and the normal cooking time. Once steaming begins, the heat should be turned down as low as possible in order to reduce the amount of steam that escapes and the amount of water that is consumed. Once pre-steaming is complete, check that there is still sufﬁcient water remaining to complete the cooking stage. If in doubt, remove the lid and check the water level before moving from pre-steaming to pressure cooking. The lid should be locked into position, the pressure regulator ﬁtted and the heat turned up to bring the pressure cooker up to cooking pressure.

Helpline: +44 (0)333 220 6066

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. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

2.4 Selecting the cooking pressure

This pressure cooker has one black pressure regulator with 4 positions

Icon Feature

Fitting or removing position

Steam release position

Lower pressure setting 60kPa or 8.7lb For steaming and gentle cooking of delicate foods such as ﬁsh and vegetables

High pressure setting100kPa or 14.5lb For most foods include meat and poultry

2.5 Start to cook

Turn the hob to the highest setting in order to get the pressure cooker to the required cooking pressure as quickly as possible. When using a gas hob, ensure the ﬂame is under the pressure cooker and does not encroach upon the sides.

Note: Some steam will escape from the red pressure indicator valve after the pressure cooker has been heating. This is normal and will cease once the red pressure indicator valve has risen. It’s now not possible to open the lid until the pressure has been safely released at the end of cooking.

The time for the pressure cooker to reach the required cooking pressure varies depending on the amount of food being cooked and the temperature of the food when the cooking commences.

Once the required cooking pressure has been reached:

a. The red pressure indicating valve will rise. b. Excess steam will escape intermittently from the steam outlet of the black pressure regulator,

emitting a hissing sound as it does so.

At this point the heat should be turned down to the lowest possible setting which maintains pressure and you can start timing the cooking process.

If the heat is too high, there will be a constant loud hissing sound. If the heat is too low, there is little or no noise. You may need to adjust the heat level during cooking to maintain constant pressure. If the pressure indicator valve drops down during cooking, increase the heat slightly and extend the cooking time.

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Cooking time:

The cooking time begins directly as the heat is turned down, once the red pressure indicator valve rises and the pressure cooker begins to hiss to release excess steam. Once the cooking time has ﬁnished, the hob should be turned off and the pressure cooker allowed to cool.

Caution:

a. Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended during cooking. b. Do not touch the metal surfaces of the pressure cooker during cooking as they will be very hot. Always use oven gloves and hold the pressure cooker by both handles, keeping the pressure cooker level. c. Keep the pressure cooker away from children and pets. d. Never remove the pressure regulator until all the pressure has been released.

2.6 At the end of cooking – Steam release

When the cooking time indicated in the recipe has ﬁnished, turn off the heat and release the steam either quickly/rapidly or slowly/naturally as indicated in the recipe or according to the type of food cooked.

Quickly/Rapidly: For stews, vegetables and ﬁsh dishes. Press and turn the regulator and align the marking with the steam release position to allow steam to be released quickly. Take great care as hot steam is released through the steam outlet of the regulator. Make sure there is nothing in the way of where the steam will travel to. If sauce or food start ejecting from the steam outlet other than steam, the food might not be suitable for quick release, return the regulator back to the cooking position and allow the pressure to be reduced naturally. Take great care to protect yourself, especially your hands and face, ware oven gloves and other protections before approaching the pressure cooker.

Slowly/Naturally: For recipes containing rise or pasta, egg custards, puddings, dried vegetables, pulses and stocks. This is the natural cooling, preferred method. Using oven gloves and gripping the handles, carefully move the pressure cooker on to a level, heat-resistant surface and leave it to stand until the pressure has completely reduced and the red pressure indicator valve has lowered. This process may take up to 15 minutes (depending on the amount of food being cooked, it may vary slightly) to cool at room temperature. DO NOT force open the pressure cooker before the pressure has been completely released. If unsure, leave the pressure cooker to cool a bit longer.

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. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Before opening the pressure cooker lid:

a. Do not force open the pressure cooker when there is still pressure inside b. Wait until the steam inside the cooker has completely released; c. The red pressure indicator valve has dropped down; d. The black pressure regulator has been removed to safely open the lid.

Caution: The pressure cooker will require a gentle shake to disperse any air bubbles or residual

pressure prior to opening the lid after cooking certain foods, such as rice or soup. Always wait for the pressure to completely reduce before shaking.

2.7 Opening the pressure cooker

To open the pressure cooker, push the blue safety lock and unlock button forward and turn anti-clockwise. Align the round marking on the lid with the round marking on the inside of the lower handle. Lift the lid off the cooker body.

Note: Remove food from the pressure cooker as soon as possible after cooking. Do not leave food in the cooker for a long period of time as this may discolour the interior.

. BASIC RULES OF PRESSURE COOKING

Strictly follow the minimum and maximum ﬁll levels in this manual. Check in recipes for any exceptions to this rule such as Christmas puddings, pulses and steamed puddings, as extra liquid is required.

Always use a liquid that will give off steam when boiled i.e. water, wine, stock, beer, cider, etc. All pressure cooking requires liquid. Never just use oil or melted fat only.

Pressure cooking times vary accordingly to the thickness and size of the food and not the weight. For example, half a kilo of potatoes cut into quarters takes 7 minutes to cook. Half a kilo of potatoes cut in half takes 10 minutes.

Never cook dumplings with the lid securely closed as they could rise and block the safety devices. Cook the stew and at the end of the cooking time, release the steam and add the dumplings to the pressure cooker. Cook gently for about 10-15 minutes with the lid on, but not locked and without the pressure regulator ﬁtted.

Cooking containers and coverings must be able to withstand temperatures of 130°C (266°F). Do not use plastic lids as they prevent steam from being in contact with the mixture. Coverings on containers i.e. foil, must be securely tied otherwise they could block the safety devices.

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. BASIC RULES OF PRESSURE COOKING

The cooker body can be used without the lid for pre-frying foods i.e. to brown and seal meat. Always remove the cooker from the heat source and allow to cool slightly before adding the liquid, otherwise the liquid could evaporate and leave an insufﬁcient amount for pressure cooking.

When pressure cooking times are short, such as for vegetables and fruit, accurate timing is essential to avoid overcooking.

If adapting a conventional recipe for pressure cooking, a general guide is to calculate one-third of the conventional cooking time.

For example, if the usual cooking time is one and a half hours, the pressure cooking time is half an hour.

Calculate the amount of liquid required according to the pressure cooking time and type of food.

This model of pressure cooker operates at 80kPa (or 11.6lb/psi). The cooking times in pressure cooker recipe books may have tested with cookers at a different pressure to our models. Adjust the cooking time up or down accordingly.

. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Cleaning your pressure cooker

After every use, the pressure cooker should be carefully cleaned and thoroughly dried before putting away. The pressure cooker is not suitable for storing food when not in use. Salted and acidic food will mark the interior.

Only the cooker body is dishwasher safe. No not put any other parts of the pressure cooker in a dishwasher. We recommend this pressure cooker to be hand washed by using a mild detergent and warm water. Dry immediately and thoroughly.

To avoid damaging the surface of the pressure cooker, do not use implements or cleaning materials made from metals, hard materials or abrasives.

To remove stubborn food residuals on the inner walls of the pressure cooker, use a suitable cleaning solution mixed with warm water and leave to soak until softened and ready to be cleaned.

Do not leave the exterior of the pressure cooker to soak in water as this will damage the exterior ﬁnish.

To clean the lid, remove and wash the sealing ring and regulator. Rinse the lid under running water. Do not immerse the lid in water.

Make sure the steam release vent is clear. If it’s blocked, remove the regulator and turn the lid upside down and use a wooden skewer to gently clear the blockage and rinse under a tap.

Discolouration

If the inside of the pressure cooker body becomes discoloured due to hard or chalky water, or cooking ingredients i.e. salt and oil, after normal cleaning, any white spots or discolouration on the inner walls and base of the pressure cooker can be removed by wiping the surface with fresh lemon juice, then rinse and dry immediately and thoroughly. If it does not solve the problem, try to ﬁll the pressure cooker with 2/3 full of water (add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar added to the water) and heat for 15 minutes, allow it to cool and empty the heated water safely. Rinse and dry. Alternatively, use a mild kitchen stainless steel polisher to polish away any markings, then rinse and dry immediately and thoroughly.

Maintenance

After each use, check whether the following parts need maintenance. Do not attempt to dismantle any other parts of the pressure cooker other than those mentioned. Available replacements parts are listed in the product speciﬁcation section.

The body and lid

Check before each use if the body and the lid are in good condition. If they show any signs of fatigue or damage, stop using the pressure cooker.

Do not immerse the lid in water. Rinse the lid under running warm water.

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. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

The sealing ring/gasket

We recommend that the sealing ring be replaced every one or two years, depending upon the amount of use.

Do not use substitute sealing ring otherwise your guarantee will be invalidated. You can order your replacement sealing ring for this model from the Tower website or by calling our customer helpline

Wash the sealing ring after each use in warm water and detergent to remove any debris from both the seal and the groove in which it sits. The sealing ring lifts out and is put back by easing in place under the rim of the lid.

Red pressure indicator valve

Turn the lid over, and check that the red pressure indicator valve moves freely. If the valve requires cleaning, remove the valve by using a spanner and turn anti-clockwise. Clean the valve and reﬁt it correctly and securely.

Note: If the pressure cooker is not used for a long period of time, the sealing ring may need replacing as it can harden and then will not form an air-tight seal. Replace the seal immediately

The pressure regulator

The pressure regulator must be cleaned after each use. After lifting the pressure regulator off the lid, clean and rinse the pressure regulator under running water. If a deep clean is required, gently pull out the blue silicone part by releasing it from the 2 small side locks of the black cap. And reassemble as the image show on the right.

Check the bottom blue silicone part is locked back in and press the bottom of the regulator to check if the spring is working ﬁne.

Storage

Please make sure all parts are thoroughly dried before storage. After initial use, to avoid damage to the sealing ring, do not store your pressure cooker with the cover ﬁtted in place; instead, place the cover upside down, with the seal uppermost and store the pressure cooker in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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. TROUBLESHOOTING

If your pressure cooker is not performing as it should, turn off the heat source immediately, taking special care to protect your hands and yourself.

Do not move the pressure cooker. Leave it to cool naturally and wait until all the pressure has been released completely, then open the lid safely and examine and take appropriate actions.

The table below details some common problems and how to solve them.

Problem Cause Solution

The lid will not lock to the cooker body.

The lid can not be opened.

The pressure cooker does not come to pressure. The red pressure indicator valve is not rising.

Steam escapes from under the lid cover.

Steam and liquid leaks from the red pressure indicator valve

Steam and liquid leaks from the 2 small safety steam release vents.

The lid and the body are not aligned correctly.

There is still pressure inside the pressure cooker.

Due to high pressure or high heat, the sealing ring might have melted.

The heat is too low. Increase the heat.

No liquid. Add liquid.

The pressure regulator is incorrectly positioned.

The pressure cooker lid is closed incorrectly.

The steam release vent is blocked. Check and clean the vent.

The sealing ring needs changing. Replace the sealing ring.

The lid is closed incorrectly. Check if the lid is ﬁtted correctly in place.

The sealing ring is not ﬁtted correctly.

The sealing ring is dirty.

The sealing ring is old or damaged. Replace the sealing ring.

The lid is damaged or dented or faulty.

The safety function of the pressure cooker has operated. The steam outlet of the regulator may be blocked.

The red pressure indicator valve has become faulty.

The steam outlet of the regulator maybe blocked.

Check the instructions for details of how to close the lid correctly and securely.

Release the pressure correctly and completely. DO NOT force open the lid.

The lid can then only be removed by a qualiﬁed technician. (This is not covered by the warranty).

Reposition the regulator and close the lid correctly.

Check the lid and close it correctly.

Clean the sealing ring and reﬁt.

Clean the sealing ring, the rim of the cooker body and the rim of the cover.

Dispose the product if it has reached its end of life or refer to the warranty.

Turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to cool and pressure to reduce. Take the regulator out and clear and clean the steam outlet.

Helpline: +44 (0)333 220 6066

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. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

The red pressure indicator valve has become faulty.

The safety function of the pressure

Steam and liquid suddenly escape from the pressure regulator or under the lid cover.

The pressure cooker was heated without any liquid by error.

The food is not cooked.

The food is burnt.

Note: If you continue having issues with your pressure cooker or would like some advice of how to use the product, please contact a member of our customer service team. They would be happy to help you. The details of the customer service team can be found at the back of this manual.

cooker has operated or the pressure regulator is blocked.

The safety function of the pressure cooker has operated.

Misuse of the product.

Heat was too low causing loss of pressure.

Loss of pressure.

Required cooking time was not achieved.

Incorrect cooking time.

Heat was too high.

Not enough liquid. Check the instructions for guidance.

Change the red pressure indicator valve.

Turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to cool and the pressure to reduce. Open and check the lid, clean the pressure regulator.

The sealing ring has been activated and has started decompressing the excess pressure. Check if the steam release vent under the regulator is blocked.

Have the product checked over by a qualiﬁed technician to determine if it’s safe to continue using the product as it may be damaged. This is not covered by the warranty. Otherwise, dispose of the product as it has reached its end of life.

Adjust the heat to maintain a constant pressure and extend the cooking time.

The sealing ring needs reﬁtting, cleaning or changing.

Check your recipes for the correct cooking time.

Clean the burnt food and check the pressure cooker for any signs of damage. Check and follow the correct cooking time.

Liquid has been evaporated too fast and the food was left with insufﬁcient liquid. Higher heat doesn’t mean the food will be cooked faster, it only wastes energy. Reduce the heat to maintain constant pressure.

Disposal of the product

Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of non-electrical items.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

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. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES

The cooking time begins directly as the heat is turned down, once the pressure indicator valve rises and the pressure cooker begins to hiss to release excess steam. Once the cooking time has ﬁnished, the hob should be turned off and the pressure cooker allowed to cool.

Cooking times are determined by the size of the pieces of food. It’s best to cut different foods to a uniform size if they are going to be cooked together. If necessary, cooking may be interrupted, pressure released, and foods with shorter cooking times added later.

Use these cooking times purely as a guide. Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, increase the cooking time.

Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, etc.) until the juices run clear. Cook ﬁsh until the ﬂesh is opaque throughout.

When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

Vegetables – 2½ to 6 minutes

Fish – 4 to 6 minutes

Fruit – 2 to 7 minutes

Rice, grains & pulses – 3 to 20 minutes

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Dried fruit – 3 to 6 minutes

Meat & poultry – 5 to 30 minutes

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The cooking times given in the following charts are a guide and you may wish to cook for a little longer or for slightly less time to suit your personal taste. However, always make sure food is thoroughly cooked before serving. Use the steamer basket without stand/trivet unless otherwise stated.

Steam release refers to the method for steam release:

Vegetables

Type Size Water Cooking Time

Carrots 2.5cm/1inch chunks 300ml / ½ pint 6mins

Green beans Whole 300ml / ½ pint 3mins

Leeks 2.5cm / 1 inch slices 300ml / ½ pint 2 ½ - 3mins

Potatoes, new Small 25g/1oz 300ml / ½ pint 5 - 6mins

Potatoes, old 2.5cm / 1 inch 300ml / ½ pint 5mins

Fish

Refers to rapid or fast cooling

Refers to natural or slow steam release

Cooking times may vary according to your personal preference.

Cooking times will depend on the thickness of ﬁsh.

Steam

Release

Type Size Liquid Cooking Time

White – e.g. cod, haddock, halibut

White – e.g. cod, haddock, plaice

Oily – e.g. salmon, trout Up to 4 steaks 300ml / ½ pint 5 – 6mins

Oily – e.g. herring, mackerel Up to 4 ﬁllets 300ml / ½ pint 4 – 5mins

Skate wings Medium 300ml / ½ pint 4 – 5mins

Up to 4 steaks 300ml / ½ pint 5 – 6mins

Up to 4 ﬁllets 300ml / ½ pint 4mins

Steam

Release

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Fruit

Type Size Water Cooking Time

Apple

Damson

Peaches Firm, ripe. Halved

Rhubarb

Dried Fruit

Type Quantity Water Cooking Time

Apple rings 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 3mins

Apricots 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4mins

Figs 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 5 – 6mins

Pears 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4 – 5mins

Prunes 225g / 8oz 450ml / ¾ pint 4 – 5mins

Layer slices with sugar

in a dish. Cover with

tied greaseproof paper

Prick and layer as

apples. Add a little

water.

2.5cm / 1inch chunks; layer as for apples

Soak dried fruits in boiling water for 10 minutes ﬁrst, and use as part of cooking water. Add a little sugar when cooking, if wished

300ml / ½ pint +

steamer stand

300ml / ½ pint +

steamer stand

300ml / ½ pint

syrup

300ml / ½ pint +

steamer stand

6 – 7mins

3 – 4mins

2 – 2 ½mins

5mins

Steam

Release

Steam

Release

Rice, grains and Pulses

Type Quantity Water Cooking Time

Rice white, long grain 225g / 8oz 500ml / 17ﬂ oz 3 – 3 ½mins

Brown, long grain 225g / 8oz 650ml / 23ﬂ oz 15mins

Butter beans 175g / 6oz 450ml / ¾ pint 15mins

Chick peas 175g / 6oz 450ml / ¾ pint 20mins

Red kidney beans 225g / 8oz 600ml / 1 pint 10mins

Beans and chick peas should be soaked for 1 hour in boiling water before cooking as below. Cook in fresh water.

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Steam

Release

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Liquid quantities are minimum quantities for the pressure cooker. You may

Meat and poultry

Type Size Liquid Cooking Time

Beef

Braising 2.5cm / 1inch pieces

Minced Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

Topside pot roast 900g / 2lb

Chicken

Thighs / drumstick Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

Breast Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

Whole

Lamb

wish to add more, especially with larger quantities of meat or poultry, and depending on the ﬁnished dish. Meat and poultry are best browned before cooking.

Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

Up to 1.3kg / 3lb –

Brown ﬁrst

300ml / ½ pint

450ml / ¾ pint

300ml / ½ pint

- 450ml / ¾ pint

minimum

20mins

8mins

30mins

5 – 6mins

5mins

8mins per

450g / 1lb

Steam

Release

Best end Up to 900g / 2lb

Breast, shoulder, boned and rolled

Stewing 2.5cm / 1 inch pieces

Pork

Lean 2.5cm / 1 inch pieces Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

Spare ribs Up to 700g / 1 ½lb 300ml / ½ pint 15mins

Pot roast 900g / 2lb 450ml / ¾ pint 30mins

Up to 900g / 2lb

Up to 700g / 1 ½lb

300ml / ½ pint

minimum

450ml / ¾ pint

minimum

300ml / ½ pint

minimum

300ml / ½ pint

minimum

12mins per 450g / 1lb

15mins per 450g / 1lb

20mins

15mins

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Salmon and Vegetables

Cooking Instructions

1. Place the water in the pressure cooker. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and lemon slices. Place the steamer stand in the base of the cooker.

2. Very lightly oil the steamer basket and place the salmon ﬁllets, skin side down in the basket. Place the broccoli ﬂorets around the salmon.

3. Place the basket on top of the stand in the pressure cooker. Cover and lock the lid.

4. Set the pressure regulator to the cooking position. Bring to pressure and cook for 6 minutes. Release the steam rapidly by turning the pressure regulator to the steam release position.

5. Push the safety lock button forward and unlock the cooker cover. Remove the basket on to plate and drain the carrots and potatoes.

6. Serve the salmon ﬁllets on warmed plates with the carrots, broccoli and potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Ingredients

450ml / ¾ pint water 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 2 slices of lemon 200g / 7oz baby Chantenay carrots 8 baby new potatoes approx. 25g / 1oz each 2 x 150g / 6oz salmon ﬁllets 150g / 6oz broccoli, cut into 4 or 5 ﬂorets 15ml / 1tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Cooking time with pressure:

 MINUTES

Serves



Food Allergies

Important Note: Some of these recipes may contain nuts and/or other allergens. Please be careful when making any of our sample recipes that you are NOT allergic to any of the ingredients. For more information on allergies, please visit the Food Standards Agency’s website at: www.food.gov.uk

More pressure cooker recipes and recipe books can be found online and in local book stores and retailers.

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Easy Beef Casserole

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat the oil in the open pressure cooker, add the onion slices and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until golden. Add the garlic for the last minute.

2. Meanwhile place the ﬂour in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the diced steak and toss to coat. Remove the bacon and onions from the pressure cooker with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the steak and fry to seal and brown.

3. Stir in the wine and bring to the boil. Stir well to remove any sediment from the base of the cooker. Add the stock and bring to the boil, stirring. Return the onions and bacon to the pressure cooker.

4. Cover and lock the lid. Set the pressure regulator to the cooking position. Bring to pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Release the steam rapidly by turning the pressure regulator to the steam release position.

Ingredients

30ml / 2tbsp sunﬂower oil 2 onions, sliced 75g / 3oz streaky bacon rashers, coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 15ml / 1tbsp plain ﬂour 500g / 1lb lean diced braising steak 150ml / ¼ pint red wine 350ml / 12ﬂ oz hot beef stock 125g / 4oz button mushrooms 15ml / 1tbsp Dijon mustard 15ml / 1tbsp tomato puree Salt and ground black pepper Chopped fresh ﬂat leaf parsley, to garnish

Cooking time with pressure:

 MINUTES

Serves



5. Push the safety lock button and unlock the cover. Remove the lid carefully and stir in the button mushrooms, mustard and tomato puree. Cover, but leave on the steam release position. Cook over a gentle heat for 5 minutes.

6. Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with creamed potatoes and a green salad or vegetables, as wished.

Variations

If wished you can replace the wine with beef stock. Add 225g / 8oz carrots cut into 2.5cm /1inch chunks at the end of step 3, and omit the mushrooms.

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We hope that you will

enjoy your Tower pressure

cooker for many years.

Care & Use Instructions

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase.

The main body and lid are guaranteed for the extended free warranty subject to registration. The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year with proof of purchase.

If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.

Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

Extended warranty only valid with proof of purchase. Proof of purchase and the registration certiﬁcate must be kept for the entirety of the guarantee.

As a thank you for

purchasing one of our

fantastic products,

we are giving you 10 years

peace of mind.

To receive your 10 year

guarantee, simply register

your product

online by visiting

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The Following Conditions Apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.

• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide.

• It must be used only for domestic purposes.

• It does not cover wear and tear, damage,

misuse or consumable parts.

• Tower has limited liability for incidental

or consequential loss or damage.

This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.

The standard one year guarantee is only extended to the maximum available for each particular product upon registration of the product within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register the product with us within the 28 day period, your product is guaranteed for 1 year only.

To validate your extended warranty, please visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and register with us online. Alternatively, call our customer registration line on +44 (0)333 220 6066.

Please note that length of extended warranty offered is dependent on product type and that each qualifying product needs to be registered individually in order to extend its warranty past the standard 1 year.

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RECEIPT

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many years. As a thank you for purchasing

one of our fantastic products, we are giving

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Should you have a problem with your product,

or need any spare parts, please contact our

Your warranty becomes void should you decide

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