Tower Hobbies T90100 Care & Use Instructions

Care & Use Instructions

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T90100

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4.5 Litre

Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Tower Pressure Cooker Range

. 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.

. USER SAFETY INFORMATION

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 

. 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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12.

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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. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE

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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