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| Product type | Pressure cooker (pressure saucepan) |
| Brand | BEEM |
| Model | Omni Perfect |
| Nominal capacity | 4 L / 6 L / 8 L / 10 L (depending on version) |
| Max. useful volume | Approx. 2.7 L (4 L) / 4 L (6 L) / 5.3 L (8 L) / 6.7 L (10 L) |
| Weight (6 L model) | Approx. 3.9 kg |
| Main material | Stainless steel |
| Bottom diameter | 24 cm |
| Internal height (6 L model) | 14.3 cm |
| Number of pressure levels | 3 levels (I, II, III) |
| Max. service pressure | Level I: 0.7 bar / Level II: 0.85 bar / Level III: 1.0 bar |
| Compatible hob types | Electric, induction, gas, ceramic glass |
| Safety – Valves | Safety valve and control valve with red pressure indicator |
| Safety – Opening lock | Prevents opening until pressure has dropped |
| Included accessories | Steamer basket, metal trivet, sealing gasket, glass lid (optional) |
| Care and cleaning | Hand wash; do not put the lid or gasket in the dishwasher |
| Spare parts available | Sealing gasket kit (ref. 900 106 051), glass lid (ref. 900 106 061) |
| Intended use | Cooking for domestic non-commercial use |
| Warranty | Legal warranty + extended manufacturer warranty according to conditions at www.beem.de |
| Instruction manual pages | 100 pages (multilingual) |
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USER MANUAL Omni Perfect BEEM
Elements of Lifestyle
Bedienungsanleitung
User Manual
Instructions de service
Open the fold-out page at the beginning and end of the user manual in order to view the illustrations during reading.
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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 .... 3 4
Storage 35
Troubleshooting 36
Technical data 37
Spare parts and other accessories .. 38
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 duplication or reprinting, in whole or in part, and the reproduction of the illustrations, even in modified form, is only permitted with the written approval of the manufacturer.
Notes on environmental protection
The packaging materials used can be recycled. When no longer required, dispose of the packaging materials according to local environmental regulations.
Dispose of the product according to current environmental regulations.
Warranty / Guarantee
In addition to the statutory warranty obligation, BEEM also grants an extended manufacturer's guarantee for some products.
Provided this is granted, the corresponding details for each product can be found either on the product-specific packaging, advertising material or on the BEEM website.
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
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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 information to simplify the use of the appliance.
Intended use
This appliance is intended primarily for non-commercial use in closed rooms for preparing food on electric, gas and induction hobs. 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 intended purpose.
Observe the procedures described in this user manual.
No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage resulting from use of the appliance 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 modifications, ■
use of non-approved parts or spare ■ parts,
use of unsuitable supplementary or accessory parts.
Declaration of Conformity
BEEM hereby declares that this appliance complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 97/23/EC.
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 pressure 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 unattended 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 insufficient experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible 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 27). Never use the pressure cooker with a loosely fitting 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 inspect the pressure cooker for external damage before using. Do not use a damaged pressure cooker.
Always fry in the pressure cooker ▶ without the lid in order to prevent the fat from frothing. Do not fill the pressure 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 holders.
Move the pressure cooker carefully when it is under pressure.
Hot steam can escape from the safety valve and regulating valve. Keep a safe distance from the appliance.
Only fill the pressure cooker up to the "max" mark. In the case of food that foams or expands during cooking such as rice, peas and beans, stock or dried vegetables, only fill 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.
Safe opening of the pressure cooker
WARNING
Observe the following notes to avoid injury:
Never use force to open the pressure cooker. Do not open it before the pressure has been completely released as described in the section Opening the pressure cooker (page 28).
Shake the pressure cooker thoroughly 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 pressure 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.
Consumables that are either obviously damaged (e. g. cracks, discolouring 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 specialist or by the works customer service. Unqualified repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. They will also invalidate the guarantee.
Defective parts may only be replaced with original spare parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met.
Startup
Product description
The Omni Perfect pressure cooker is suitable for preparing soups, stews, vegetables and meat. The glass lid also allows the pressure cooker to be used as a conventional pot.
The 6 l pot without lid is suitable for frying. 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 using it for the first time.
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 first time
Clean all parts of the appliance as described 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
11 Sealing ring
12 Glass lid (available in the set or optionally as replacement part)
13 Lid ventilation
14 Sealing ring set
15 User manual (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 flat under the inward bent edge segments of the stainless 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) downwards. The retaining clips lock the pot (6).
NOTE
Make sure that you do not jam your fingers.
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 completely 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 pressing 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 function 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 exposed. 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 filling quantities.
Check that the sealing ring is correctly seated as described in section Inserting 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 filling quantity
You will find marks (16) on the inside of the pressure cooker which indicate the filling quantities in litres. The minimum and maximum filling levels are also specified.
Minimum filling quantity: ■
a minimum amount of liquid is required to generate steam irrespective of whether you cook with or without the steam insert. The minimum filling quantity is 1 litre.
■ Maximum filling quantity:
the pressure cooker may only be filled to a maximum of 2/3 of its entire filling 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.
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 reducing pressure during cooking:
I with low pressure (approx. 0.7 bar): for cooking vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, peas and beans), fish, 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 fish 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 filling, close and set the the cooking level (regulating valve to level I-III), proceed as follows:
Put the pressure cooker onto a suitable hob. The hob should not be larger than the pot base.
Set the regulating valve to the desired cooking level. Pay attention to our recommendations in the section Notes on cooking times (page 31).
Switch the hob to maximum power. ◆ At the beginning of the cooking process, steam will escape from the safety valve. This is normal since the pressure is not yet high enough to close the safety valve.
As soon as the pressure has been reached, the red cap of the safety valve raises – this is clearly recognisable 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 regulator valve. At this point, the values listed in the section Notes on cooking 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 increase 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 recognise this when the red cap of the safety valve is at the bottom. (see image B1).
There are two ways of releasing the pressure:
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.
NOTE
Be aware that the cool-down time is part of the cooking time.
Fast method:
To achieve faster cooling and depressurising of the pressure cooker, hold the pot under cold running water in the sink. Gradually reduce the cooking setting on the regulating valve, until it is at 🎨 (image E1).
WARNING
Hot steam escapes during depressurising. Keep a sufficient 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 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.
Notes on cooking times
| Food Cooking | level | Cooking time in minutes | |
| Roast pork III 25-30 | |||
| Pork goulash III 15-20 | |||
| Roast veal III 15-20 | |||
| Beef goulash III 15-20 | |||
| Meat, poultry, fish | Beef stew (leg slices) III 20-25 | ||
| Roast beef III 30-40 | |||
| Soup poultry III 25-35 | |||
| Chicken breast II 10-15 | |||
| Fish filet I 5-8 | |||
| Crustaceans, mussels, shrimps I 3-6 | |||
| Vegetables in the steam insert | Cauliflower in florets 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 | ||
| Lentils | II 10-15 | ||
| Peas | II 12-16 | ||
| Peas and beans | 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.
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 pepper, a little thyme
- 1 / 2 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 finished, open the pot. Bind the goulash 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 I 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 finely chopped vegetables. Close the lid again and allow the roast to cook for a further 6 minutes (level II). When finished, 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 •
12 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 vegetable broth.
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 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. After cooking, 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 •
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 finely 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 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 •
14 celery stalks •
250 g lentils •
- 5 potatoes
Salt, pepper, thyme
●1 I vegetable broth
●1 tablespoon of vinegar
Peel and dice the onion, clean the vegetables 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 spices 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.
After using
After using, allow the pressure cooker to cool down.
Rinse the pot and lid with water. ◆
Clean the appliance and the accessory parts as described in the section
Cleaning and maintenance (page 34).
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 pressure cooker.
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 operation 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 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 described 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 eliminated, please contact qualified 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 accessory parts at a dry, clean and frost-free location which is protected against direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting
The following table will help you locate and eliminate minor faults:
| Fault Possible cause Remedy | ||
| Safety valve is stuck. | Clean the safety valve. | |
| Sealing ring not correctly inserted. | Insert the sealing ring correctly. | |
| Pressure is not built up. | Regulating valve set to 🎨 | Set the regulating valve to either level I, II or III. |
| The lid is not fitted properly fitted. | Fit and lock the lid properly. | |
| Not enough liquid filled. | 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.
Technical data
| Model | Omni Perfect pressure cooker | ||||
| Type number | Omni Perfect 4.0 L | Omni Perfect 6.0 L | Omni Perfect 8.0 L | Omni Perfect 10.0 L | Omni Perfect 4.0 L/6.0 L |
| Approx. weight (kg) 3.8 3.9 4.3 4.4 6.8 | |||||
| Nominal capacity (l) 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 4.0/6.0 | |||||
| Max. net capacity ap- prox. (l) | 2.7 4 5.3 6.7 2.7/4 | ||||
| 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 bar | |||||
Spare parts and other accessories
| Item* Article No. Designation | ||
| 16 900 106 051 | Sealing ring, 2-piece, set | |
| 14 900 106 061 | Glass lid | |
* numbering according to the description of the appliance
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