VitalXPress - Saucepan BEEM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VitalXPress BEEM

• Nummerierung gemäß Produktbeschreibung17 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Dear Customer, before using the pressure cooker, please read the instructions contained in this user manual on the special properties for safe and intended use as well as cleaning and care. Open the fold-out page at the beginning and end of the user manual in order to view the illustrations during reading. Keep this user manual in a safe place and pass it on to any future owners together with the appliance. General notes Copyright This document is protected by copyright. Any duplication or reprinting, in whole or in part, as well as reproduction of the illustra- tions even in modied form is only permit- ted with the written approval of BEEM. Notes on environmental protection The packaging materials used can be recycled. When no longer re- quired, dispose of the packaging materials according to local environmental regula- tions. Dispose of the product according to cur- rent environmental regulations. Declaration of Conformity BEEM hereby declares that this appliance complies with the fundamental require- ments and other relevant provisions of 97/23/EC directive. The full declaration of conformity can be found under www. beem.de. General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Product description ...............22 Before using for the rst time . . . . . . 22 Handling the pressure cooker . . . . . . 22 Cooking with the pressure cooker. . . 23 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Storage .........................26 Notes on cooking times . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recipes .........................28 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Spare parts and accessories . . . . . . . 30 Contents18 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle CAUTION This is used for a possible hazardous situation that could lead to damage. Follow these instructions to avoid ► danger. NOTE A note contains additional informa- ► tion to simplify the use of the appli- ance. Intended use This product is intended for non-commer- cial preparation of food on electric, gas and induction cookers Any use other than previously stated is considered as improper use. WARNING If not used for its intended purpose and/ or used in any other way, the appliance may be or become a source of danger. Use the appliance only for its in- ► tended purpose. Observe the procedures described in ► this user manual. No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage resulting from use of the appli- ance for other than its intended purpose. The risk must be borne solely by the user of the appliance. Warranty/Guarantee In addition to the statutory warranty obliga- tion, BEEM also grants an extended man- ufacturer’s guarantee for some products. Provided this is granted, the correspond- ing details for each product can be found either on the product-specic packaging, advertising material or on the BEEM web- site. Please visit our website to obtain more information on comprehensive guarantee conditions, available accessories and spare parts as well as user manuals in various languages. Symbols used DANGER This indicates a possible hazardous situation, which could lead to severe physical injury or death. Follow these instructions to avoid ► danger. WARNING This is used for a possible hazardous situation that could lead to injury. Follow these instructions to avoid ► danger.19 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Limitation of liability We assume no reliability for damage or follow-up damage in the case of: failure to observe the instructions in ■ the user manual, use for other than the intended pur- ■ pose, improper or unsuitable handling, ■ incorrectly performed repairs, ■ unauthorised modications, ■ use of non-approved parts or spare ■ parts, use of unsuitable supplementary or ac- ■ cessory parts. Safety instructions General safety instructions Read the instructions contained in ► this user manual completely before you work with the pressure cooker. Improper use can lead to considerable damage. Do not allow anyone to use the pres- ► sure cooker before they have made themselves completely familiar with the user manual. Only pass on the pressure cooker to ► a third party together with the user manual. DANGER Risk of suffocation from the packing material! Never play with packaging material. ► Risk of suffocation. Supervision Do not leave the pressure cooker unat- ► tended during use. Do not use the pressure cooker in the ► vicinity of children. This pressure cooker is not intended ► for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with insufcient experience and/or knowledge un- less they are supervised by a person responsibly for their safety or have received instructions on the use of the appliance from such a person. Safe use WARNING Observe the following notes to avoid injury: The pressure cooker cooks under ► pressure. Before heating, check that the lid is seated properly as described in the section Closing the lid (page 23). Never use the pres- sure cooker with a loosely tting lid. Check that the safety valve and the ► regulating valve are clean and func- tional before using each time (see the section Check the safety valve (page 23) and inspect the pressure cooker for external damage before using. Doe not use a damaged pres- sure cooker.20 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle WARNING Observe the following notes to avoid injury: Always fry in the pressure cooker ► without the lid in order to prevent the fat from frothing. Do not ll the pres- sure cooker more than a half with fat. Never fry under pressure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to avoid burning/scalding: Only hold the pressure cooker with ► the handle and operating elements. If necessary, use gloves or pot hold- ers. Move the pressure cooker carefully ► when it is under pressure. Hot steam can escape from the safe- ► ty valve and regulating valve. Keep a safe distance from the appliance. When using as pressure cooker, pay ► attention to the “max.” mark. In the case of foodstuffs that froth or expand during cooking such as rice, beans and peas, broth or dried vegetables, do not ll the pressure cooking beyond half of its lling capacity. When using as conventional pot, it is not necessary to pay attention to the “max.” mark. Do not prepare apple puree and ► compotes in the pressure cooker as this can lead to steam bubbles that could cause scalding when the pot is opened. WARNING Observe the following instructions to avoid burning/scalding: When cooking meat with skin, do ► not prick into the skin of the meat as long as the skin is swollen. Squirting broth could lead to burns. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to avoid damage to the pressure cooker or hot plate: Never heat the pressure cooker ► without liquid otherwise the pot can be damaged by overheating. Fill the pressure cooker with liquid up to at least the "min." mark. Never use the product in the oven. ► Handles, valves, seals and safety equipment will be damaged by high temperatures.21 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Safe opening of the pressure cooker WARNING Observe the following notes to avoid injury: Never use force to open the pres- ► sure cooker. Do not open it before the pressure has been completely released as described in the section Opening the pressure cooker (page 25). Shake the pressure cooker thor- ► oughly before opening each time so that steam bubbles cannot squirt and scald you. This is particularly important when cooling down quickly or after cooling under running water. Always keep hands, head and body ► away from the danger zone. You could be injured by escaping steam. Pay particular attention when releas- ing pressure quickly with the regulat- ing valve at position . Safety during cleaning WARNING Danger of burns! Always allow the pressure cooker to ► cool down before cleaning. CAUTION Do not use sharp objects or abrasive ► cleaning agents to clean the pres- sure cooker. Safety during repairs and maintenance WARNING Observe the following notes to avoid injury: Do not modify the pressure cooker. ► In particular, do not interfere with the safety equipment other than the cleaning measures listed in these operating instructions. Do not oil the valves! Replace the sealing ring with an ► original spare part regularly after using approx. 400 times or at least after 2 years. Expendable parts that exhibit visible ► damage (e.g., cracks, discolouring or deformation) or that are not correctly seated, must be replaced imme- diately. Failure to observe this will impair the function and safety of your pressure cooker. Repairs to the product must only be ► carried out by an authorised special- ist or by the works customer service. Unqualied repairs can lead to con- siderable danger for the user. They will also invalidate the warranty/ guarantee. Defective parts may only be re- ► placed with original spare parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met.22 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Product description The Vital-X-Press pressure cooker is suit- able for preparing soups, stews, vegeta- bles and meat. The glass lid also allows the pressure cooker to be used as a con- ventional pot. The 6 l pot without lid is suit- able for frying. The Vital-X-Press pressure cooker is suitable for all types of cookers. Product overview (See illustration on the left fold-out page)Lid handle, short1 Safety valve2 Lid3 Regulating valve4 Release button5 Lid handle, long6 Pot handle, short7 Pot body8 Sandwiched capsule base9 Pot handle, long10 Sealing ring11 Glass lid button12 Glass lid (available as accessory for 13 single pots)Wire stand for steam insert14 Steam insert15 Marks on the inside of the pot body16 User manual (not illustrated)17 Before using for the rst time Check the delivery contents Check for visible signs of damage or missing items. Report incomplete or damaged con- tents to your supplier immediately. Before using for the rst time Clean all parts in warm dishwater to remove possible production residues. Clean the sealing ring and dry it prop- erly. Insert the sealing ring into the lid as described in the section Inserting the sealing ring (page 23). Handling the pressure cooker Opening the lid (See illustrations A1, A2) Hold both handles tightly and press the release button on the lid handle. Press and hold down the release but- ton and turn the lid anticlockwise. Lift the lid upwards. NOTE Pressing the release button lifts the ► regulating valve to release any pres- sure (see g. A3 and A4). Wait until the pressure has been fully released before opening the lid.23 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Closing the lid (See illustrations B1-B2) Put the lid with the inserted sealing ring onto the pot so that the arrow on the lid corresponds to the punctiform marking on the pot handle. Make sure that the lid ts properly. Hold the lid tight and turn it clockwise until the handle snaps in with an audi- ble "click" and cannot be moved any further. Your pressure cooker is now ready for use. Insert the sealing ring (see illustration C1-C3) Insert the sealing ring into the lid with- out twisting it and or leaving gaps. the sealing ring must lie at underneath the inwardly bent edge segments of the stainless steel lid. Check the safety valve The safety valve indicates the pressure in the pressure cooker by its red cap: Red cap is down (g. F1): pressure ■ cooker is not under pressure and can be opened. Red cap is up (g. F2): ■ the pressure cooked is under pressure and CANNOT be opened. NOTE Before using each time, check that ► the safety valve can move lightly by pressing against it from beneath. It must be able to move up and down freely (see g. G1 and G2). Cooking with the pressure cooker Preparations Put the ingredients into the pressure cooker. Pay attention to the minimum and maximum lling quantities. Check for correct seating of the seal- ing ring as described in the section Inserting the sealing ring (page 23). Close the lid of the pressure cooker as described in the section Closing the lid (page 23). Put the pressure cooker onto the cooker and switch the cooker on to maximum heat. Pay attention to the lling quantity (See illustration D) You will nd a marking (16) on the inside of the pressure cooker which indicates the lling quantities in litres. The minimum and maximum lling levels are also marked. "min.": this minimum amount of water is necessary for generating steam irrespec- tive of whether you cook with or without the steam insert. The minimum lling quantity is 1 litre. "max.": the pressure cooker may only be lled to a maximum of 2/3 of its entire ll- ing capacity. In the case of the 4 l pot, this would be roughly 2.6 litres. When using as conventional pot, it is not necessary to pay attention to the “max.” mark. NOTE When you cook food that foams ► or expands during cooking (e. g., rice, peas and beans), the pressure cooker may only be lled up to half of its lling capacity. In the case of the 4 l pot, this would be 2 litres.24 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Setting the regulating valve (See illustrations E1-E3) The regulating valve has 3 setting options: Level Use

For fast cooking, e.g. meat dishes and stews. For releasing steam so that the lid can be opened. NOTE Before each use, check the function ► of the regulating valve. Move the ro- tary knob to each position and back for this purpose. Tips for energy-saving cooking Cook vegetables and potatoes with the ■ minimum amount of water. This ena- bles you save up to 10 percent energy. Match the pot size to the size of the ■ hotplate. The pressure cooker should not be smaller than the hotplate, other- wise 10 to 15 percent more energy will be consumed than necessary. Switch to a lower heat setting as soon ■ as cooking begins. Make use of the residual heat of the ■ hotplate for simmering and switch off the hotplate a few minutes before the end of the cooking time. Using the steam insert The steam insert can be used to steam delicate foods such as sh or vegetables. The food is then not immersed in the water and is gently cooked by the rising steam. Fill with water up to the "min" marking in the pot and insert the wire stand supplied into the pot. Put the steam insert with the food onto the wire stand. Heating up At the beginning of the cooking process, steam will escape from the safety valve. This is normal since the pressures is not yet high enough to close the safety valve. As soon as this pressure has been reached, the red cap of the safety valve rises – clearly visible in the inspection win- dow of the safety valve. Set the regulating valve to the desired cooking level. Pay attention to our rec- ommendations in the section Notes on cooking times (page 26). As soon as steam escapes from the regulating valve, gradually decrease the heat from the cooker until no more steam escapes. At this point, the values listed in the section Notes on cooking times (page 26) apply. When no more steam escapes from the regulating valve, gradually in- crease the heat from the cooker. When steam appears again, leave the heat at that level.25 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Opening the pressure cooker After the cooking time has elapsed, the pressure in the pressure cooker must be released before you can open it. NOTE The pressure cooker can only be ► opened when the pressure has been completely released. You can recognise this when the red cap of the safety valve is at the bottom (see g. F1). Slower method: As soon as cooking has nished, remove from the heat and allow the pot to cool down. The red cap of the safety valve sinks – clearly visible in the inspection window of the safety valve. NOTE Be aware that the cool-down time is ► part of the cooking time. Faster method: To achieve faster cooling down and re- lease of pressure in the pressure cooker, move the regulating valve to the fast steam position or hold the closed pres- sure cooker under cold water so that the steam can escape and the pressure can be released. Cleaning and care Before beginning any work, pay attention to the safety instructions in the section Safety instructions (page 19)! Before cleaning, allow the pressure cooker to cool down to avoid burning! NOTE Clean the pressure cooker after ► each use. Pressure cooker For cleaning, use a commercially avail- ■ able washing up liquid and dry the pressure cooker thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners or hard ■ sponges for cleaning as they may scratch the stainless steel. In the event of calcium deposits, you ■ can boil diluted vinegar in the pressure cooker. Sealing ring Remove all soiling thoroughly and dry ■ the sealing ring. Insert the sealing ring into the lid again ■ as described in the section Inserting the sealing ring (page 23). NOTE Do not put the sealing ring into the ► dishwasher. The material will be- come brittle. Replace the sealing ring regularly ► with a new one (every one to two years depending in the frequency of use or a soon as wear becomes apparent) to ensure perfect op- eration of the pressure cooker. Pay particular attention to brittle material, cracks, discolouring, deformations and hardening.26 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Storage If you do not need to use the appliance for a longer period of time, lay the lid upside down on the pressure cooler to care for the sealing ring. Notes on cooking times Cooking begins when steam escapes evenly from the regulating valve. The general rules are: Cooking times are shortened by half ■ when compared to conventional pots. Example: potatoes require 30 min- utes to cook in a normal pot and only around 15 minutes in the pressure cooker. The smaller size of the food to be ■ cooked, the shorter the cooking time. Example: potatoes cut into smaller chunks cook more quickly than whole potatoes. The less is in the pressure cooker, the ■ shorter the cooking time. Example: 2 potatoes require less time to cook than 1 kg of potatoes. The following listed cooking times are in- tended only as a guide. Please adjust the cooking times to your personal taste. Regulating valve and safety valve The regulating valve and the safety ■ valve must be cleaned thoroughly after each use. To do this, hold the the valves un- ■ der running water. Make sure that the holes in the nut of the regulating valve are always clean and exposed. Also check that the safety valve can be moved lightly and is clean as de- scribed in the section Check the safe- ty valve (page 23). Remove crusted food residue with a small needle. NOTE If soiling of the safety valve or the ► regulating valve cannot be eliminat- ed, please contact qualied service staff or the manufacturer directly.27 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Food Cooking level Cooking time in minutes Meat, poultry, sh Roast pork II 25-30 Pork goulash II 15-20 Roast veal II 15-20 Beef goulash II 15-20 Beef stew (leg slices) II 20-25 Roast beef II 30-40 Soup poultry II 25-35 Chicken breast II 10-15 Fish let I 5-8 Crustaceans, mussels, shrimps I 3-6 Vegetables in the steamer Cauliower in orets I 2-3 Green beans, fresh I 4-7 Turnip cabbage in pieces I 4-8 White cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, chopped I 7-10 Potatoes, quartered I 8-10 Potatoes, whole I 12-15 Peas and beans Lentils II 10-15 Peas II 12-16 White beans II 12-16 Rice II 6-10 Buckwheat II 5-828 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Recipes Goulash Ingredients for 3-4 people: 500 g pork and beef ● 250 g onions ● 1 garlic clove ● 2 teaspoons of oil ● 1 small tin of tomatoes, diced ● 1 tablespoon of starch ● 350 ml vegetable broth ● Spices: salt, pepper, ground red pep- ● per, a little thyme ½ cup of sour cream ● Some white wine ● Clean the meat and cut into small chunks. Add oil to the pressure cooker and lightly fry the small chopped onions and the crushed garlic. Then add the meat and steam well. Add the spices and tomatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Close the pot, the cooking time is roughly 15- 20 minutes at level II. When cooking has nished, use the fast cooling method and open the pressure cooker. Bind the gou- lash with the sour cream and the starch and and a little white wine to taste. Roast pork Ingredients for 4-5 people: 2 teaspoons of olive oil ● 1 kg roast pork ● 1 l vegetable broth ● 1 green pepper ● 1 red pepper ● 1 zucchini ● 5 small carrots ● Salt, pepper ● 1 cup of sour cream ● Brown the roast pork on all sides in hot oil. Deglaze with the vegetable broth and sea- son with salt and pepper. Close the pres- sure cooker and allow the roast to cook at level II for 30 minutes. Cool down with the fast cooling method, open the pres- sure cooker and add the washed, peeled and nely chopped vegetables. Close the lid again and allow the roast to cook for a further 10 minutes (level I). When nished, add sauce to taste and then the sour cream. Barley soup Ingredients for 4 people: 250 g ham ● 2 teaspoons of olive oil ● 1 ½ l vegetable broth ● 500 g leeks ● ½ packet of pearl barley, medium grain ● 1 kg potatoes ● 4 sausages ● Cut the ham into chunks, fry lightly in oil and subsequently deglaze with the veg- etable broth. Add the washed chopped leeks and sprinkle the pearly barley into the pot. Close the pressure cooker and allow the soup to cook at level II for 30 minutes. Cool down with the fast cooling method, open the pressure cooker and add the peeled and diced potatoes to the soup. Close the pressure cooker again and allow soup to cook at level II again for a further 10 minutes. When nished, open the lid (fast method), taste the soup and warm up the sausages in the hot soup.29 EN Vital-X-Press BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Shrimp risotto Ingredients for 3-4 people: 3 teaspoons of oil ● 1 onion ● 2 cloves of garlic ● 400 g rice for risotto ● 800 ml vegetable broth ● 200 ml white wine ● 3 portions of prawns ● A little parsley and rosemary, chopped ● Salt and pepper ● Add olive oil to the pressure cooker and steam the nely chopped onions and the pressed garlic until transparent. Mix in the rice, add a little salt and the vegetable broth as well as the white wine. Close the pot; the cooking time is 10 minutes at level

II. Open the pot (fast method), add the

prawns and the chopped herbs. Allow the risotto to cook while stirring continually. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Lentil soup Ingredients for 4 people: 2 teaspoons of oil ● 1 onion ● 1 leek ● 3 carrots ● ¼ celery stalks ● 250 g lentils ● 5 potatoes ● Salt, pepper, thyme ● 1 l vegetable broth ● 1 tablespoon of vinegar ● Peel and dice the onion, clean the vegeta- bles and cut into pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut into larger pieces. Add oil to the pressure cooker and lightly fry the onions. Add potatoes, vegetables and the lentils and pour in the vegetable broth. Add spic- es and herbs to taste. Close the pot. The cooking time is approximately 10 minutes at level II. Open the pot and subsequently add the vinegar to the lentils.30 Vital-X-Press EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Technical data Model Vital-X-Press pressure cooker Nominal con- tents