Chef XTRA - Casserole FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Chef XTRA FAGOR

Move the button back and turn the lid to the right.

2. FILLING the pressure cooker:

» Do not exceed the MAX level. » Always fill with a minimum amount of liquid, 200 ml. When cooking elements that expand, such as rice and pulses, never fill the pan to more than halfway. pRESSURE COOkER CHEF Capacity Ø Diffuser4-6 Lts8 Lts20,5 cm23 cm » Read all the instructions. » Keep a strict watch if the pressure cooker is used near children. » Do not place the pressure cooker in a hot oven. » Be extremely careful when moving your pres- sure cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and lid pommel. If necessary use glo- ves. » Do not use the pressure cooker for anything other than its intended purpose. Never force the pressure cooker open. Ensure that the inside pressure has dropped completely. » After cooking meat whose skin may swell un- der pressure (e.G. Ox tongue), do not prick the meat while the skin remains swollen as it may scald. » Always shake the pan gently before opening when cooking doughy substances to avoid spattering. » Never use the pressure cooker to fry with oil under pressure. » Do not interfere with the safety systems except as described in the maintenance instructions in this users’ manual. » Use only original spare parts for the correspon- ding model. » Never use abrasive detergents. » Use a suitable size hotplate or gas burner equal to, or smaller than, the pan base. Overheating may blacken the stainless steel or result in bro- wn or blue stains. These stains will disappear with normal cleaning. » Keep these instructions for future reference. BASIC SAFETY pRECAUTIONS22

4.5 Select the cooking pressure:

5. TIMER FUNCTIONING (for model with

5.2 Setting the time. Start / Pause.

indicator rises in the reset hole, this means there is pressure inside the cooker and it must not be opened

6.2 If you select pressure level

, the pressure level indicator will rise to the first mark. When the mark is visible, turn the heat

4.1 Position for removing and placing the valve

for cleaning. Before turning the lid to this position make sure no pressure has built up inside the pressure cooker. You can do this by holding the valve cap in decompression position, for example. See section II.4.2.

4.2 Position for removing all the pressure from

inside the pressure cooker, after cooking.

4.3 Average pressure level. The cooking times

are slightly longer than in position 2. Use for soups, fish, puddings, etc.

4.4 High pressure level. The cooking times

are slightly shorter. Use for cooking meat, vegetables, pasta, etc. For further information, see the enclosed table in II.6.4. clack!23 english down so that that it remains at this level and no steam comes out.

6.3 If you select pressure level

, the pressure level indicator will rise to the second mark. When the mark is visible, turn the heat down so that that it remains at this level and no steam comes out.

6.4 Adjusting the cooking time. Select the

cooking time according to the recipe, and press START (for model with timer). The times indicated are meant only as a guideline. You should adjust them to suit your personal tastes, cooking style and ingredients, etc. » It is best to soak lentils, chickpeas and haricot beans etc. before cooking. » You do not need to defrost frozen pulses or small fish. Increase cooking time by a few minutes when cooking large fish and frozen meat. » Frothy soups (e.g. pea soup, etc.) should be first cooked with the lid off. Before closing the lid remove the froth with a skimmer. » You do not need to worry about water evaporation as only a very small amount of vapour actually escapes. » Brown meat a little more than normal as the vapour tends to lighten the colour. Cooking times will depend on its thickness and quality. » Clean fish well, squeeze a little lemon juice over the top and season immediately before cooking. FOOD Water quantity Cooking time in minutes Selector setting SOUPS: Rice soup To taste 4-6 2 Garlic soup To taste 1-2 1 Soup Juliana-style To taste 3-5 2 Vegetable soup To taste 4-5 2 Fish soup To taste 3-4 2 Noodle soup To taste 3-5 1 PASTA: Chicken and rice 2 cups for 1 cup rice 6-7 2 Paella valencia-style 2 cups for 1 cup rice 6-8 2 Spaghetti Cover 4-5 2 Macaroni cheese Cover 5-6 2 VEGETABLES: Chard Cover 6-7 2 Sautéed artichokes Couvrir 5-6 2 Leeks Cover 3-5 2 Carrots Cover 5-6 2 Cabbage 2 cups 4-5 2 Cauliflower 2 cups 4-6 2 Espinach Cover 4 2 Broad Beans Cover 3-4 2 PULSES: Chickpeas Cover 20 2 Lentils Cover 15 2 POTATOES: Potatoes with garlic and parsley 1 l. per 1 kg. 5-7 2 Potatoes with chorizo 3/4 l. per 1 kg. 5-7 2 FISH: Tuna with potatoes To taste 10 2 Squid 2 cups 10 2 Octopus Cover 30 2 Trout 1 cup 30 1 Steamed mussels 1/2 litre 20 124

7.2 Quick decompression by cooling.

Pour a little cold water over a corner of the lid until the orange indicator drops. Never submerge the pressure cooker in water, as this is very dangerous.

7.3 Natural decompression.

If you let the pressure cooker cool down in the position you have cooked the food in, take this extra time into account when calculating the cooking times.

8. OpENING THE pRESSURE COOkER.

(for model with timer) MEAT: Meatballs 2 cups 10-12 2 Round of beef Cover 20-22 2 Kidneys cooked in sherry 2 cups of sherry 5-6 2 Ox sirloin steak 1 cup per 1.5 kg. 15-17 2 Tripe Cover 25-35 2 Lamb 1/2 l. per 1 kg. 10-12 2 Rabbit 1/2 l. 10-12 2 Quail in sauce 1 cup 5-10 2 Chicken with sherry 1 cup 8-9 2 Chicken Cover 15-20 2 DESERTS: Rice pudding 2 cups milk 1 cup rice 6 1 Compote 2 cups 7-8 1 Creme caramel 1/2 l. milk 4-5 1

6.5 You can keep the timer with you while

the pressure cooker is cooking the food. When the set time has elapsed, the timer will beep (for model with timer).

6.6 Turn off the heat.

7. DECOMpRESSION. There are several ways

of reducing the pressure:

7.1 Quick decompression. Place the pressure

cooker under the extractor hood or take it outside. Then turn the valve to . See point II.4.2.25 english

1. After each use, wash the pan with hot soapy

water and a soft cloth, rinse and dry. Take special care with the inside of the lid. Do not use wire sponges or abrasive products as these could scratch the stainless steel coating.

2. Clean the sealing gasket manually after each

3. Check that the vapour outlets are clean and

free from obstructions.

4. Safety valve. Before each use, press the

sphere with a ballpoint pen to make sure it is not obstructed.

5. Gasket. We recommend that you replace the

gasket every 1 or 2 years, depending on the frequency of use. IMPORTANT: Do not adjust parts or attempt to assemble them in any way other than that indicated. ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.

6. Timer. The approximate lifetime of the timer

battery is 2 years. You can replace the battery yourself when it has run down. Do not submerge the timer in water.

1. If the operating valve is blocked, turn off the

heat, open the pressure cooker and clean the operating valve as described in point III.3. III MAINTENANCE Iv TROUBLESHOOTING (for model with timer) (for model with timer)26

ELECTRONIC AppLIANCES At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority di- fferentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to ob- tain significant savings in energy and resources. To remind you that you must collaborate with a selective collection scheme, the symbol sho- wn appears on the product warning you not to dispose of it in traditional refuse containers. For further information, contact your local authority or the shop where you bought the product. Remember that batteries are not household wa- ste. Spent batteries must be disposed of in the special containers provided. v ENvIRONMENT

2. If the first safety valve is blocked, the second safety

valve will be triggered. If this happens, the pressure cooker can no longer be used and you will need to take it to a technical assistance centre for repair.

3. No pressure is building up inside the pressure

3.1 The pressure cooker is not properly clo-

sed. Close it again and make sure you hear a click. See point II.3.

3.2 No pressure has been selected. Select po-

sition or . See points II.4.3 and II.4.4.

3.3 The second safety valve has been trigge-

red. Take the pressure cooker to a technical assistance centre for repair. See point IV.2.

3.4 The sealing gaskets inside the lid are da-

maged. Take the pressure cooker to a te- chnical assistance centre for repair.

4. The pressure gauge is not rising correctly (if this

happens, pressure will still be building up inside the pressure cooker). Clean the area carefully with a needle.DAMpFkOCHTOpF CHEF