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USER MANUAL Omni Perfect BEEM

• Nummerierung gemäß Gerätebeschreibung21 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Dear Customer, Before using the appliance, please read the instructions contained in this user manual on startup, safety, 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 give it to any future owners together with the appliance. General instructions Copyright This document is copyrighted. Any dupli- cation or reprinting, in whole or in part, and the reproduction of the illustrations, even in modied form, is only permitted with the written approval of the manufac- turer. 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. 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 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operating the pressure cooker . . . . . 27 Notes on cooking times . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Recipe suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 After using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cleaning and maintenance .........34 Storage .........................35 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Spare parts and other accessories . . 38 Content22 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle 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. Limitation of liability We assume no liability 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. Declaration of Conformity BEEM hereby declares that this appliance complies with the fundamental require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 97/23/EC. Symbols used DANGER This indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which could lead to severe physical injury or death. Follow these instructions to avoid ► danger. WARNING This indicates a possible hazardous situation, which could lead to severe physical injury or death. Follow these instructions to avoid ► danger. ATTENTION This indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could lead to minor injuries or material 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 appliance is intended primarily for non-commercial use in closed rooms for preparing food on electric, gas and induc- tion hobs. Any use other than previously stated is considered as improper use.23 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle 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 responsible for their safety or have received instructions on the use of the appliance from such a person.24 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle 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 27). Never use the pres- sure cooker with a loosely tting lid. Check that the safety valve and ► the regulating valve are clean and functional before using each time (see the section Checking the valves page 28) and and inspect the pressure cooker for external damage before using. Doe not use a dam- aged pressure cooker. 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. ATTENTION 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 at least 1 litre of liquid Never use the product in the oven. ► Handles, valves, seals and safety equipment will be damaged by high temperatures. 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. Only ll the pressure cooker up to ► the "max" mark. In the case of food that foams or expands during cook- ing such as rice, peas and beans, stock or dried vegetables, only ll the pressure cooker up to a half of its total capacity. 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. 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.25 EN Omni Perfect 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 sec- tion Opening the pressure cook- er (page 28). 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 when relieving the pressure. You could be injured by escaping steam. Pay particular attention when releasing pressure quickly with the regulating valve in position . Safety during cleaning WARNING Danger of burns! Always allow the pressure cooker to ► cool down before cleaning. ATTENTION Do not use sharp objects or abrasive ► cleaning agents to clean the pres- sure cooker.26 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle 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. Consumables that are either obvi- ► ously damaged (e. g. cracks, dis- colouring or deformation) or are not properly seated must be replaced immediately. Failure to do so will impair the function and safety of the 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 guarantee. Defective parts may only be re- ► placed with original spare parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met. Startup Product description The Omni Perfect 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 suitable for fry- ing. The pressure cooker is suitable for all types of cookers. Unpacking Remove all parts and the user manual from the box. Remove all packaging materials and protective foils from the pressure cooker and the accessories before us- ing it for the rst time.27 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Checking 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 of the appliance as de- scribed in the section Cleaning and care (page 34). Product overview (See illustration on the left fold-out page) Lid1 Lid release button2 Safety valve3 Regulating valve4 Retaining clip5 Pot6 Handle7 Markings8 Steam insert9 Wire stand for steam insert10 Sealing ring11 Glass lid 12 (available in the set or optionally as replacement part) Lid ventilation13 Sealing ring set14 User manual 15 (not illustrated) Operating the pressure cooker Inserting the sealing ring Place the sealing ring into the lid without twisting and without gaps. The sealing ring must lie at under the in- ward bent edge segments of the stain- less steel lid. Closing the pressure cooker (image A1) Place the lid with inserted sealing ring level onto the pot. Press the lid release button (2) down- wards. The retaining clips lock the pot (6). NOTE Make sure that you do not jam your ► ngers.28 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Opening the pressure cooker (images A2, B1, B2) Pull the lid release button (2) upwards to unlock the lid (A2). Lift off the lid (1) of the pressure cooker. NOTE The lid can only be unlocked when ► the pressure cooker has been com- pletely depressurised. This is recognised by the position of the red cap of the safety valve: Red cap is down (Fig. B1): pressure ■ cooker is not under pressure and can be opened. Red cap is up (Fig. B2): the pressure ■ cooker is under pressure and CAN- NOT be opened. Checking the valves (images C1, C2) Before using each time, check that the safety valve can move freely by press- ing against it from below (C1). It must be possible to move it up easily. After releasing, the valve must fall back into the lower position (C2). Before each use, also check the func- tion of the regulating valve. Move the rotary knob to each position and back for this purpose. Make sure that the hole in the nut is always clean and ex- posed. Clean the valve as described in the section Cleaning and care (page 34). Cooking with the pressure cooker Preparation Put the ingredients into the pressure cooker. Pay attention to the minimum and maximum lling quantities. Check that the sealing ring is correctly seated as described in section Insert- ing the sealing ring (p. 27). Close the lid of the pressure cooker as described in the section Closing the pressure cooker (S. 27). Pay attention to the lling quantity You will nd marks (16) on the inside of the pressure cooker which indicate the ll- ing quantities in litres. The minimum and maximum lling levels are also specied. Minimum lling quantity: ■ a minimum amount of liquid is re- quired to generate steam irrespective of whether you cook with or without the steam insert. The minimum lling quantity is 1 litre. Maximum lling quantity: ■ the pressure cooker may only be lled to a maximum of 2/3 of its entire lling capacity. In the case of the 6L pot, this would be roughly 4 litres. When using as conventional pot, it is not necessary to pay attention to the MAX mark.29 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Setting the regulating valve (image D1) The cooking level can be set with the regulating valve. The regulating valve has 4 setting options: ■ for cooking without pressure or re- ducing pressure during cooking: I with low pressure (approx. 0.7 bar): ■ for cooking vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliower, peas and beans), sh, crustaceans and food that swells or produces foam (such as peas, beans or meat soups) II with medium pressure (approx. 0.85 ■ bar): for cooking heavy vegetables (e.g., kohlrabi, carrots and pumpkins) as well as chicken III with high pressure (approx. 1.0 ■ bar): for cooking meat, soup, rice and potatoes 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 the pot with at least 1 litre of water insert the wire stand supplied into the pot. Put the steam insert with the food onto the wire stand. Heating up After lling, close and set the the cooking level (regulating valve to level I-III), pro- ceed as follows: Put the pressure cooker onto a suita- ble hob. The hob should not be larger than the pot base. Set the regulating valve to the desired cooking level. Pay attention to our rec- ommendations in the section Notes on cooking times (page 31). Switch the hob to maximum power. At the beginning of the cooking proc- ess, steam will escape from the safety valve. This is normal since the pres- sure is not yet high enough to close the safety valve.30 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle NOTE Be aware that the cool-down time is ► part of the cooking time. Fast method: ■ To achieve faster cooling and depres- surising of the pressure cooker, hold the pot under cold running water in the sink. Gradually reduce the cooking set- ting on the regulating valve, until it is at (image E1). WARNING Hot steam escapes during depressu- ► rising. Keep a sufcient distance. Tips on energy- saving cooking Cook vegetables and potatoes with the minimum amount of water. This enables you save up to 10 percent energy. Match the pot size to the size of the hotplate surface. The pressure cooker should not be smaller than the hot- plate surface, otherwise 10 to 15 per- cent 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. As soon as the pressure has been reached, the red cap of the safety valve raises – this is clearly recognis- able as shown in image B2. At the same time, the opening mechanism is blocked to stop the pressure cooker from being opened. When the desired pressure has been reached (level I-III of the regulator valve), steam escapes from the regu- lator valve. At this point, the values listed in the section Notes on cook- ing times apply (page 31). Gradually decrease the heat from the cooker until no more steam escapes. 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. Depressurising 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 rec- ognise this when the red cap of the safety valve is at the bottom. (see image B1). There are two ways of releasing the pres- sure: Slow method: ■ Switch off the heat and allow the pot to cool down slowly. The red cap of the safety valve sinks as it cools down – clearly visible in the inspection window.31 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Notes on cooking times Food Cooking level Cooking time in minutes Meat, poultry, sh Roast pork III 25-30 Pork goulash III 15-20 Roast veal III 15-20 Beef goulash III 15-20 Beef stew (leg slices) III 20-25 Roast beef III 30-40 Soup poultry III 25-35 Chicken breast II 10-15 Fish let I 5-8 Crustaceans, mussels, shrimps I 3-6 Vegetables in the steam insert Cauliower in orets I 2-3 Green beans, fresh I 4-7 Turnip cabbage in pieces II 4-8 White cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, chopped II 7-10 Potatoes, quartered II 8-10 Potatoes, whole III 12-15 Peas and beans Lentils II 10-15 Peas II 12-16 White beans II 12-16 Rice II 6-10 Buckwheat II 5-8 NOTE Cooking begins as soon as steam escapes evenly from the regulating valve. ► The cool-down time is also part of the cooking time. ►32 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle 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 season with salt and pepper. Close the pressure cooker and allow the roast to cook at level III for 30 minutes. Open the pot and add the washed, peeled and nely chopped vegetables. Close the lid again and allow the roast to cook for a further 6 minutes (level II). 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. Recipe suggestions 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 III. When cooking has n- ished, open the pot. Bind the goulash with the sour cream and the starch and and a little white wine to taste.33 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Add the washed and cut leek and sprinkle in the pearl barley. Close the pressure cooker and allow the soup to cook at level II for 30 minutes. Open the pressure cook- er 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. After cook- ing, open the lid, season and warm up the sausages in the hot soup. 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 at level II is approximately 10 minutes. Open the pot, add the prawns and the chopped herbs. Allow the risotto to cook while stir- ring continually. Add a little salt and pep- per 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.34 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Cleaning and maintenance Before cleaning, allow the pressure cooker to cool down to avoid burning! Before beginning any work, pay attention to the safety instructions in the section Safety instructions (page 23)! NOTE Clean the pressure cooker after ► each use. Cleaning the pressure cooker For cleaning, use a commercially available 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 pres- sure cooker. After using After using, allow the pressure cooker to cool down. Rinse the pot and lid with water. Clean the appliance and the acces- sory parts as described in the section Cleaning and maintenance (page 34).35 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Cleaning the sealing ring/lid Remove all soiling thoroughly and dry the sealing ring and the lid. Insert the sealing ring into the lid again as described in the section Inserting the sealing ring (page 27). NOTE Do not put the sealing ring and the ► lid into the dishwasher. The material will become 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. Cleaning the regulating valve and the safety valve The regulating valve and the safety valve must be cleaned thoroughly after each use. To do this, hold the the valves under running water. Make sure that the holes in the nut of the regulating valve are always clean and exposed. Check that the safety valve can be moved lightly and is clean as de- scribed in the section Checking the valves (page 28). 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. Storage If you do not intend to use the pressure cooker for a longer period of time, clean it as described in the section Cleaning and maintenance (page 34). Store the pressure cooker and all acces- sory parts at a dry, clean and frost-free location which is protected against direct sunlight.36 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Troubleshooting The following table will help you locate and eliminate minor faults: Fault Possible cause Remedy Pressure is not built up. Safety valve is stuck. Clean the safety valve. Sealing ring not correctly inserted. Insert the sealing ring correctly. Regulating valve set to . Set the regulating valve to either level I, II or III. The lid is not tted properly tted. Fit and lock the lid properly. Not enough liquid lled. Fill the pot with at least 1 litre of liquid. Sealing ring worn. Replace the sealing ring. NOTE If you cannot resolve the problem with the steps described above, please contact ► customer service.37 EN Omni Perfect BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Technical data Model Omni Perfect pressure cooker Type number Omni Perfect

Inside height of the pot (cm) 10 14.3 18.7 23.6 10/14.3 Pot base diameter (cm) 24 cm Max. operating pressure Cooking level I 0.7 bar Cooking level II 0.85 bar Cooking level III 1.0 bar38 Omni Perfect EN BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle Spare parts and other accessories Item* Article No. Designation 16 900 106 051 Sealing ring, 2-piece, set 14 900 106 061 Glass lid