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USER MANUAL Duromatic Classic Kuhn Rikon

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DUROMATIC

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

MODE D'EMPLOI

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO

We congratulate you on your purchase. By opting for the KUHN RIKON brand, you have chosen a Swiss product of high quality. You will certainly enjoy using your new pressure cooker for many years to come.

HEADQUARTERS

SWITZERLAND

Kuhn Rikon AG

CH-8486 Rikon

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.ch

SUBSIDIARIES

USA/CANADA

Kuhn Rikon Corporation

46 Digital Drive, Suite 5

Novato, CA 94949

USA

Tel. [phone]

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.com

UNITED KINGDOM

Kuhn Rikon (UK) Ltd.

Landport Road

Wolverhampton

WV2 2QJ

Great Britain

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.co.uk

ESPAÑA

Kuhn Rikon Española S.A.

Sanclemente 4, pral. dcha

E-50001 Zaragoza

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.es

SINGAPORE

Kuhn Rikon Asia

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

GERMANY

Kuhn Rikon AG

Stephan Höss

D-89407 Dillingen

Tel. [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.de

Kuhn Rikon AG

Andreas Fohrer

D-70794 Filderstadt

Tel. [phone]

[e-mail]

www.kuhnrikon.de

REPRESENTATIVES/AGENTS/ POINTS OF SALE

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Dubai, Ecuador, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kasachstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand

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1 Trivet
2 Pressure cooker
3 Protection cap
4 Valve cap
5 SI valve (secondary safety device))
6 Valve with pressure indicator stem (primary safety device)
7 Pan or lid handle
8 Rubber gasket
9 Pressure cooker
10 Pan/lid side grips
11 Pan grip

1 Cestello multi cucina
2 Pentola a pressione
3 Tappo per valvola
4 Testina valvola
5 Valvola di sicurezza SI (secondo dispositivo di sicurezza)
6 Valvola con indicatore di pressione (primo dispositivo di sicurezza)
7 Manico lungo della pentola o del coperchio
8 Guarnizione di gomma
9 Pentola a pressione
10 Manico laterale della pentola/coperchio
11 Manico opposto della pentola
1 Rejilla para cocción al vapor
2 Olla a presión
3 Campana de la válvula
4 Cápsula para la válvula
5 Válvula de seguridad (segundo dispositivo de seguridad)
6 Válvula con indicador de presión (primer dispositivo de seguridad)
7 Mango de la olla, respectivamente de la tapa
8 Junta de goma
9 Olla a presión
10 Asa lateral de la tapa/cuerpo
11 Asa de la olla (para modelos con mango)

EU / UE

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ

Wir

We

Nous

KUHN

RIKON

SWITZERLAND

KUHN RIKON AG, CH-8486 Rikon

declare under our sole responsibility that the Product

to which this delaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

Following the provisions of Directives

The Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems

SQS herewith certifies that the company named below has a management system which meets the requirements of the normative bases specified below.

SWITZERLAND

Kuhn Rikon AG

CH-8486 Rikon

Certified area

Whole Company

Field of activity

Development, manufacture and distribution of cookware

Based on the audit result, SQS issues the

SQS Certificate ISO 9001:2000

CH-3052 Zollikofen, December 23, 2005

This SQS Certificate is valid up to and including December 22, 2008

Scope number 17

Registration number 10430

President SQS

X. Edelmann

0735-652,427

Managing Director SQS

T. Zahner

- Partner of IQNet

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FRE ITA SPA

These instructions only apply to KUHN RIKON pressure cookers marked (base marking) as «DUROMATIC» and «DUROTHERM»

(all information is etched into the base, see also section 13)

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Kochstufe 1

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Kochstufe 2

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10.1 Ventile

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Deckelinnenseite

Kontrolle:

DUROTHERM 5 L ∅ 22 cm

SWISS ENERGYS AVER 2080 ∅ 28 cm

2081 ∅ 24 cm

SWISS CLEANER 2015

Reinigungspaste

200 gr

SWISS EASY CLEANER 2016

Flüssigreiniger

250 ml

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10.1 Les soupapes

10.1.1 Enlever la cape protectrice

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DUROTHERM 5 L ∅ 22 cm

SWISS ENERGYS AVER 2080 ∅ 28 cm

2081 ∅ 24 cm

SWISS CLEANER 2015

Pâte de nettoyage

200 gr.

SWISS EASY CLEANER 2016

Crème nettoyante

250 ml

1. The advantages of your DUROMATIC pressure cooker at a glance 54
2. Directions for proper use 55
3. Safety 56
4. Using the pressure cooker for the first time 57
5. Filling 58
6. Checking the valve 58
7. Closing 59
8. Cooking under pressure 60
9. Reducing steam pressure and opening 62
10. Cleaning and care instructions for the DUROMATIC 64
11. Troubleshooting the DUROMATIC 68
12. Guarantee 69
13. Repair and service addresses 69
14. Environmental protection/disposal 70
15. Table of cooking times 71
16. DUROMATIC accessories 75
17. DUROMATIC spare parts 76
18. DUROTHERM TIMAX spare parts 78

SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS

Important safety information

Tip/Note

1. The advantages of your DUROMATIC pressure cooker at a glance

• Preserves vitamins (for your health)
- Saves energy and time (approx. one third of the usual cooking time)
- Stay cool plastic fittings (for safe handling)

- Capacity marks (on the inside: one-half and two-thirds fill levels)

- Fully-automatic lid locking system (prevents opening under pressure)

- Flavour valve (preserves natural flavours and food colours)

• Acoustic and visual pressure indicator (for easy control)

- Multiple over-pressure safety devices (for your safety)

- Superthermic-sandwichbase (for rapid and even heat absorption on all heat sources including halogen and induction)

- Rust-free stainless steel (guarantees durability and long life)

- Some models with automatic 2-stage pressure reduction function

- Products that are very easy to service and care for

1.1 The additional advantages of your pressure cooker with non-stick coating

In addition to the well-known features of KUHN RIKON pressure cookers, this coating offers you further decisive advantages:

• Hard, highly-resistant titanium base coating
  • Non-stick coating (no difficult-to-remove food residues)
• Quick browning possible
• Simple cleaning
• Multifunctional pan: crisp fry in the traditional manner, then cook until done under pressure (cooking time under pressure approx. a 1/3 of normal cooking time)

2. Directions for proper use

The pressure cooker is intended for cooking foods to which liquid has been added, and can be used on all cooking ranges including induction hobs in homes and the catering trade.

KUHN RIKON Ltd. pressure cookers are particularly suited for foods that normally require a long cooking time, e.g.:

Soups

Meats (e.g. joints, goulash, stews etc.)

Vegetables

Potatoes / some cereals and pulses

Dried foods

The pressure cooker cooks under pressure.

Although the pressure cooker is characterized by a level of quality and safety, injury (by scalding) or material damage resulting from misuse or improper use cannot be ruled out. For this reason, take careful note of the safety instructions marked in red.

3. Safety

Read the operating instructions thoroughly before using your pressure cooker. Pay special attention to the sections on testing, cleaning and caring for the safety devices. Please carefully observe the safety instructions marked with a red triangle.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always observe the following basic safety precautions when using your pressure cooker

1. Read all the instructions.
2. Never touch hot surfaces. Only hold the pressure cooker by the lid handle and/or side grips.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
4. Never place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
5. Read section 4 before using the pressure cooker on a gas hob.
6. Always use extreme care when handling your pressure cooker, especially when it contains hot liquids.
7. Never use the pressure cooker for anything other than its intended purpose. (See section 2)
8. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Ensure the cooker is properly closed before using it. (See section 7)
9. Do not fill the unit over two-thirds full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over one-half full. (See section 5)
10. This cooker is not suitable for the preparation of apple compote, cranberries, porridge (oat flakes), barley or other cereals (except those listed on page 73), peas, pasta, macaroni or rhubarb. These foods tend to foam and froth and could block the valve. These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
11. Before each use, ensure that the movement of the pressure indicator in the valve is unobstructed. (See section 6)
12. Do not open the pressure cooker until it has cooled and the internal pressure has reduced. If the handles cannot be pushed apart, or can only be pushed apart with difficulty, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized. Do not force the cooker open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. (See section 9)
13. This pressure cooker must not be used for frying in oil under pressure.
14. Follow the instructions for cleaning and care after each use.
15. After normal cooking pressure has been reached, reduce the heat so that all the liquid inside the cooker does not escape as steam.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

4. Using the pressure cooker for the first time

Before using the pressure cooker the first time, wash the pan, lid and gasket with hot, soapy water.

On electric cookers, the diameter of the pressure cooker base should match that of the hotplate or ring. The compatible hob diameter is etched into the base of the pan. (See section 13)

On some induction cookers noise may be generated whilst cooking under certain conditions on account of cookware oscillation in sympathy with the magnetic field. Unfortunately this cannot be prevented when using this cookware.

If you cook on gas, never allow the gas flame to lick the sides of the pan. If you do, the exterior of the pan will become discoloured and the grips (or handles) will overheat and degrade. We recommend using a flame protector. (See section 16)

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4.1 Using your non-stick DUROMATIC pressure cooker for the first time

After washing out the pressure cooker thoroughly with warm water to which washing-up liquid has been added, place a few drops of cooking oil into the pressure cooker prior to its first use and then wipe out with a paper kitchen towel.

5. Filling

Never fill the pan more than two-thirds full including the liquid you have added (see the two-thirds mark on the inside of the pan).

Never fill the cooker beyond half full if you are preparing soup, certain cereals, dried pulses (see page 73) or dried beans.

If overfilled, the safety elements may become impaired (risk of scalding).

Never forget to add liquid (see the table of cooking times in section 15), as complete evaporation will spoil food and overheat the cooker.

Stir salt until it is completely dissolved. To avoid damage to the stainless steel, do not store salt water or heavily salted foods in the pressure cooker. Even the smallest amount of dampness containing salt will cause corrosion.

6. Checking the valve

The valve is a safety device!

Check whether the valve cap is screwed on tightly; if not, screw it on tightly (see the cleaning and care instructions in section 10).

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Check to see whether the valve is free to move by pulling gently on the pressure indicator. If the valve cannot be moved, do not use the pressure cooker. (see Troubleshooting in section 11)

7. Closing

Place the gasket carefully into the lid, ensuring that it lies on the roof and under the flanges.

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Check that the coloured safety bolt is pushing into the gasket.

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1 Safety bolt and spring (built into handle)

2 The gasket shape illustrated occurs only when the lid is not in use

3 Lid handle

Long handle model:

Place the lid on the pan as shown.

The positioning triangle on the lid must be aligned with the triangle on the pan handle.

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Turn the lid in a clockwise direction until the handle of the lid is over the handle of the pan.

Check: The pressure cooker is correctly closed if the handle on the lid is positioned directly over the handle on the pan.

Side grip model:

Place the lid on the pan as shown. The positioning triangle on the lid should be aligned with the centre of the grip on the pan.

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Turn the lid in a clockwise direction until the grip on the lid is over the grip of the pan.

Check: The pressure cooker is correctly closed if the grips of the lid are positioned directly over the grips on the pan.

8. Cooking under pressure

Only hold the hot pressure cooker by its grips or handles. Always handle the pressure cooker with extreme care, especially if it is filled with hot liquid. If your pan has metallic handles, the use of oven gloves may be necessary.

To avoid damage to the appliance, never allow the pressure cooker to boil dry.

Never leave an empty pressure cooker on a hot hob.

This cooker is not suitable for the preparation of apple compote, cranberries, porridge (oat flakes), barley or other cereals (except those listed on page 73), peas, pasta, macaroni or rhubarb. These foods tend to foam and froth and could block the valve.

In the case of problems during cooking: remove the pressure cooker from the heat source and allow it to cool.

Place the properly closed cooker on a heat source commensurate with the size of the pressure cooker base. See underside of cooker base for correct size. (See section 13) Next turn the heat source up to full power.

As food begins to boil, any air present in the pressure cooker firstly escapes through the valve. The valve cap will then move up. Now, the pressure indicator stem rises with increasing pressure inside the pressure cooker. Please observe: after a short while the first red (pressure indication) line will become visible indicating that cooking level 1 has been reached.

The cooking time begins (see the cooking time table in section 15) once the desired cooking level has been reached.

Meaning of cooking levels:

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Cooking level 1

Gentle cooking at a low cooking pressure (0.4 bar).

Cooking level 1 is reached as soon as the first red line on the pressure indicator stem is visible. The first red line should always be visible during the entire cooking time.

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Cooking level 2

Rapid cooking at a high cooking pressure (0.8 bar).

Cooking level 2 is reached when both red lines on the pressure indicator stem are visible. The second red line should always be visible during the entire cooking time.

To maintain the desired cooking level, the amount of heat applied to the pressure cooker needs to be reduced accordingly.

A hissing sound accompanied by the escape of steam means that the maximum operating pressure of 1.2 bar has been reached. Reduce the heat and/or remove the pressure cooker from hob for a short time until the second red line is just visible.

Vegetables are cooked especially gently in the steamer insert or on the trivet. Colour, flavour, vitamins and nutrients are retained.

8.1 Frying with the DUROMATIC non-stick

Only use oils or vegetable fats suitable for frying (refer to the usage information on the oil container) when searing meats prior to the completion of cooking under pressure.

We recommend the use of plastic or wooden turners in spite of the hard and very resistant titanium base coating.

9. Reducing steam pressure and opening

Never use force to open the lid!

After cooking mash-type foods (like grains or pulses) or foods with a high fat content, shake the cooker gently before opening the lid. This will prevent the contents spitting when the lid is opened.

The pressure cooker can only be opened when there is no pressure inside it. This is a safety feature. Reduce the pressure in one of the following ways:

9.1 Slow pressure reduction

Remove the pressure cooker from the heat source and allow it to cool.

9.2 Normal pressure reduction

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Press lightly on the pressure indicator stem until no more steam escapes.

9.3 Fast pressure reduction

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Cool the rim of the cooker under tepid running water (but wet the rim only to prevent water from being sucked into the cooker).

Some models also have an automatic pressure reduction function.

9.4 Normal automatic pressure reduction

stage 1 Rearls 0.05 0.05 0.05

Lift the valve cap slightly and rotate by 75^ clockwise until it engages the first time (stage 1).

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9.5 Rapid automatic pressure reduction

stage 2 ###

Lift the valve cap slightly and rotate by 90^ clockwise until it engages the second time (stage 2).

9.6 Completed Pressure Reduction

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There is no more pressure in the cooker when the pressure indicator stem remains in its lowest position. To open the cooker, slide the handle or grip anti-clockwise in relation to the pan handle or grip until the arrows are once again aligned. The lid can now be easily removed.

Pressure reduction tips for specific foods:

Foods with a short cooking time:

Use fast pressure reduction as otherwise foods can become overcooked.

Vegetables with a long cooking time / soups / meats, completely covered by liquid / potatoes / cereals / dried pulses:

Use slow pressure reduction. Do not use water to cool! (Potatoes could otherwise fall apart)

Meat / vegetables / frozen vegetables / fresh fruits / dried foods (excluding pulses):

Use normal or fast pressure reduction (for ready-prepared meals, allow the pressure cooker to stand beside the heat source for one minute before reducing pressure).

Fish / risotto:

Use fast pressure reduction.

Foods with a high fat content or mash-type foods (e.g. dried pulses):

Use slow pressure reduction and gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to prevent the contents from spitting when the lid is opened.

After cooking meat with a skin (e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is swollen as you might be scalded.

10. Cleaning and care instructions for the DUROMATIC

Under normal circumstances, the valve is self-cleaning. However, if food particles have passed through the valve, then it is necessary to take the valve apart in order to clean it. (See section 10.1.1)

Tighten loose handles or grips with a screwdriver. If you have difficulties, contact your local dealer or a KUHN RIKON Service Center. (See section 13)

After each use, remove the gasket from the lid. Rinse out and wash both, the gasket and the lid, taking care to thoroughly clean the area around the flanges.

The SI valve (secondary safety device) must always be correctly fitted to the lid when using the pressure cooker (= spring visible on the inside of the lid). Never remove this valve for cleaning!

Do not wash the pan, lid, protection cap or gasket in a dishwasher.

Never remove stains or baked-in marks with abrasive means such as with knives, steel wool or copper cloths. Instead, soak in hot water with a little detergent until stains can be easily removed with a soft brush, sponge or cloth.

The printed protection cap in particular should only ever be cleaned with a damp cloth (never use abrasive cleaners, bleach or SWISS CLEANER).

Do not use any corrosive agents like Javel water for cleaning.

Remove obstinate calcium stains (white spots) with a few drops of vinegar, lemon juice or SWISS CLEANER. (See section 16)

If the pan has become discoloured from overheating, then we recommend the use of SWISS CLEANER.

If the lid is difficult to turn when closing, then apply a light film of cooking oil to the rubber gasket.

When storing, place the inverted lid on the pan so that the rubber gasket inside the lid remains unstressed and free of deformation.

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10.1 Valves

10.1.1 Removing the protection cap

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Remove all protection caps using both hands.

10.1.2 Maintenance and cleaning

To dismantle the INOX, CLASSIC, SUPREME, ERGO and HOTEL valves, undo the valve screw with integral pressure indicator (6) on the lid inside using a coin or screwdriver, and holding the valve cap. Hold onto the valve cap while doing so.

INOX, CLASSIC, SUPREME, ERGO and HOTEL models

1 3 4 2

1 Valve cap
2 Pressure indicator
3 Valve socket
4 Valve spring

10.1.3 Dismantling the Top valve

To dismantle this valve, undo the valve screw with integral pressure indicator (2) on the lid indside using a screwdriver.

6 5 4 3 2 1

1 Counter nut
2 Pressure indicator
3 Valve spring
4 Valve seal
5 Valve socket
6 Valve cap with integral pressure indicator

10.1.4 Cleaning and re-assembling the valve

1. Disassemble the valve and clean it. Never use any abrasive cleaners.
2. During re-assembly, ensure that the valve cap is securely fastened to the pressure indicator stem and that the valve screw has been fully tightened by hand.
3. Check for proper valve operation after assembly. (See section 6)

10.1.5 Fitting the SI valve (secondary safety device)

Press the valve in by hand from the inside of the lid.

Lid inside

Check:

Blue rubber seal must fit tightly against the lid, all the way around, on the outside and inside of the lid.

Spring must be visible on the inside of the lid.

10.2 Additional cleaning and care instructions for the DUROMATIC non-stick coating

Apart from the general cleaning and care references in section 10 are following references to be considered.

Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or SWISS CLEANER to clean the hard titanium base non-stick coating.

Wash the coating immediately after use, i.e. when the pan is still warm, with warm water and washing-up liquid so that no residues become hardened. This also retains the non-stick effect and prevents any residual oils or fats from being burnt on.

11. Troubleshooting the DUROMATIC

If you are unsure about using your pressure cooker or the safety devices, do not use it and contact your retailer or KUHN RIKON. (See section 13)

Is the pressure cooker leaking?

• Check that the rubber gasket is properly located (see section 7);
• Lubricate the gasket lightly with cooking/vegetable oil or moisten with a little water;
• Or, if necessary, replace.

If effort is required to open or close the lid even after the gasket has been lubricated with a little cooking oil, then the lid or pan may be deformed. The pressure cooker must be taken to a KUHN RIKON Service Center for inspection. (See section 13)

If the second safety device (SI valve) releases steam while cooking, the main valve is not functioning. Disassemble, clean and check the main valve. (See section 10)

If the pressure indicator stem does not move freely, then disassemble, clean and check the main valve. (See section 10) If this does not solve the problem, please refer to your dealer. (See section 13)

12. Guarantee

KUHN RIKON Ltd. guarantees its cookware for 10 years against faulty materials and poor workmanship. Titanium coating 3 years (proof of purchase required). Excludes wearing parts such as fittings and rubber seal etc. This warranty does not include damage due to overheating, soiling, scratches, discolouration.

13. Repair and service addresses

Do not modify the pressure cooker, particularly the safety devices, in any way.

Using replacement parts made by a different manufacturer can detrimentally affect the safety of your pressure cooker. KUHN RIKON cannot check every accessory available on the market. Only use KUHN RIKON spare parts.

Spare parts are illustrated in section 17 and 18.

For repairs, original spare parts and information, contact your dealer or a KUHN RIKON Service Centre:

Switzerland and overseas: Singapore:

KUHN RIKON AG KUHN RIKON ASIA

Service Center Tel. [phone]

CH-8486 Rikon Fax [phone]

Tel. [phone] [e-mail]

Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

Great Britain: USA:

KUHN RIKON (UK) LTD. KUHN RIKON CORPORATION

Landport Road 46 Digital Drive, Suite 5

Wolverhampton Novato, CA 94949

WV2 2QJ USA

Great Britain Tel. [phone]

Tel. [phone] Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone] Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

SWISS MADE KUHN RIKON SWITZERLAND + DUROMATIC 3342 02.07 INOX 18/10 6.0L Ø22 Ø18 CE 1,2 Bar THE STANDARD GS SCHWEN BASIKA

Information similar to that depicted adjacently can be found on the base of your pressure cooker. Always provide the information underlined in red when enquiring or ordering spare parts (Item no.: e.g. 3342; production date: e.g. 02.07.; product name: e.g. DUROMATIC).

= Diameter of suitable hotplate

14. Environmental protection / disposal

Cookware, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner. Please comply with your national and regional regulations. In Switzerland, worn-out KUHN RIKON cookware can be sent (postage prepaid please) directly to a KUHN RIKON Service Center. (See section 13)

15. Table of cooking times

The cooking times listed in the following tables may vary slightly according to food type, storage and quality.

Food Cooking time (min.) Cooking level Liquid added

Soups

Broth 20 1 as required

Pea soup 12 1 as required

Vegetable soup (depending on vegetables) 5-8 1 as required

Semolina soup 8 1 as required

Goulash soup 20 1 as required

Chicken broth/hen 40 1 as required

Chicken/pullet 15 1 as required

Potato soup 6 1 as required

Flour soup 12 1 as required

Minestrone 8 1 as required

Oxtail soup 30 1 as required

Beef soup (pot-au-feu) 45 1 as required

Onion soup 41 as required

Meat

Veal joint	30	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Knuckle of veal (piece)	45	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Knuckle of veal (sliced)	25	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Veal stew	20	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Veal tongue 402 cover completely with water

Veal head 20 2 cover completely with water

Beef joint/Sauerbraten 45 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Beef paupiettes (roulades) 13 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Sliced beef 12 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Beef schnitzel in its own sauce 15 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Beef stew/goulash 25 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Boiled beef 45 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Knuckle of beef 35 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Beef tongue 50 2 cover completely with water

Pork joint 40 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Sliced pork 13 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Knuckle of pork 40 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Pork stew/goulash 25 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Loin of pork 20 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Pickled pork leg 352 cover completely with water

Smoked bacon 25 2 cover completely with water

Salted or unsalted bacon 20 2 cover completely with water

Lamb

Roast joint 30 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Lamb stew 20 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Poultry

Poultry in pieces 8 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Whole chicken 15 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Game

Hare joint 30 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Deer joint 30 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Jugged game 18 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Sliced game 20 2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Miscellaneous

Minced meat (pork, lamb or beef)	8	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Rabbit (joint, pieces)	30	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Tripe	15	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Meat broth	30	2 acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Meat terrines	15	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Stews and hot pots (see cooking times for individual ingredients)
Warming meat dishes	3	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz
Aspic, jelly	60	2	acc. to recipe, at least 50 ml / 2 oz

Fish (with trivet)

Whole fish (e.g. pike)
or large fish tail	6 1 in pan up to trivet
Fish portions (e.g. cod)	3 1 in pan up to trivet
Large fish fillets (e.g. halibut)	2 1 in pan up to trivet
Fish soup	5 1 in pan up to trivet

Fresh vegetables (with trivet or steamer insert)

Artichokes 14 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Leafy vegetables (chard stalks, lettuce, chard)	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Cauliflower	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Beans	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Broccoli	2	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Fennel	6	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
White cabbage, halved	6	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Chestnuts	12	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Sugar peas	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Kohlrabi (kale turnip) halved / sliced	6/2	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Leek, sliced	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Corn cobs	7	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Sweet peppers, sliced / paprika	3	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)
Swedes, quartered	12	2	up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Swedes, sliced 5 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Beetroot 25 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Brussels sprouts 4 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Red cabbage 10 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Carrots 6 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Sauerkraut, raw 30 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Black salsify 12 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Celery halves, sliced 6/2 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Asparagus 5-10 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)*

Tomatoes for sauces (Sugo) 6 2

Savoy (cabbage), halved 8 2

up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

* The pressure cooker should be cooled under cold running water.

Potatoes (with trivet)

(cooking time for new potatoes is reduced by up to one third)

Potatoes in jackets 7-10 2 up to trivet

(without trivet, 100 ml liquid / 4 oz)

Boiled potatoes (quartered) 42 ditto

Sliced potatoes 2 2 ditto

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Cereals

(Only add cereals to boiling water. Stir well before securing the lid! e.g., 1 cup rice = 1^1/2 cups liquid)

Rice (parboiled) 6 1 1:1 12

Brown rice, parboiled 611:3

Wild rice, soaked (unsalted water) 15 1 1:1 12

Wild rice, unsoaked 25 1 1:3

Semolina 411:3

Corn meal, fine (polenta) 5 1 1:3

Corn meal, coarse 12 1 1:3

(Soaked overnight. The cooking time increases by approx. one third if unsoaked. Salt legumes only after cooking to avoid increasing the cooking time!)

Borlotti beans, soybeans, haricot beans 8 1 Cover food well with water

Chick peas, broad beans, yellow peas 10 1 Cover food well with water

Flageolet beans, black

(Brazilian) beans, Spanish beans 12 1 Cover food well with water

Lentils, green or brown, (unsoaked) 7 1 3x more water than food

Fresh Fruit (with trivet)

Pears, apples, peaches,

plums, apricots, very ripe 2 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

plums, apricots, still hard 4 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Quinces 10 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Chestnuts 12 2 up to trivet (at least 100 ml / 4 oz)

Frozen vegetables, not thawed (with trivet)

Spinach leaves (pack of 500 g) 10 2 only to trivet

Cauliflower, in florets 6 2 only to trivet

Beans 5 2 only to trivet

Broccoli, in florets 5 2 only to trivet

Sugar peas 4 2 only to trivet

Brussels sprouts 3 2 only to trivet

Red cabbage, cooked (500 g red cabbage) 12 2 only to trivet

Spinach, chopped (500 g package)

(without trivet) 102

Preparation time for ready-to-serve frozen meals

In plastic packs:

Meat, whole meals, small packs 102 cover pack halfway with water

Meat, whole meals, large packs 122 cover pack halfway with water

Dried food

(Self-dried food must be soaked overnight. Commercially available dried foods need not be soaked.)

Apricots, peaches, plums 2 2 just cover with water

Apples in slices 32 just cover with water

Whole pears (presoaked) 42 just cover with water

Chestnuts 20 2 just cover with water

Beans (presoaked) 12 2 just cover with water

Miscellaneous

Vegetable terrines 152 water up to trivet

Puddings, large portions 142 water up to trivet

Puddings, small individual portions 82 water up to trivet

U.S. cups	Fluid ounces	Metric	U.S. cups	Fluid ounces	Metric
^1/_4 cup	2 oz	60 ml	1^2/_3 cups	13^1/_3 oz	385 ml
^1/_3 cup	2^2/_3 oz	80 ml	1^3/_4 cups	14 oz	415 ml
^1/_2 cup	4 oz	120 ml	2 cups	16 oz	475 ml
^2/_3 cup	5^1/_3 oz	160 ml	2^1/_2 cups	20 oz	595 ml
^3/_4 cup	6 oz	180 ml	3 cups	24 oz	710 ml
1 cup	8 oz	240 ml	4 cups (1qt)	32 oz	950 ml
1^1/_4 cups	10 oz	300 ml	6 cups ( 1^1/_2 qt)	48 oz	1420 ml
1^1/_3 cups	10^2/_3 oz	325 ml	8 cups (2qt)	64 oz	1900 ml
1^1/_2 cups	12 oz	355 ml

16. Accessoires DUROMATIC

Description Ref. no. Fits

Steamer insert 2005 ∅ 14 – 22 cm

Juice extractor 2010 DUROMATIC from 5 L ∅ 24 cm

DUROTHERM 5 L ∅ 22 cm

SWISS ENERGYS AVER 2080 ∅ 28 cm

2081 ∅ 24 cm

SWISS CLEANER 2015

Cleaning paste

200 gr / 7 oz

SWISS EASY CLEANER 2016

Cleaning Liquid

250 ml / 8 oz

17. DUROMATIC spare parts

We have selected the most important spare parts for you from a multitude of spare parts. All other spare parts are available via specialist retailers.

To ensure you receive the correct spare part, please notify us of the article number and the production date of your pressure cooker (see section 13), or send the defective part to one of the KUHN RIKON Service Centers.

	Description	Ref. no.	Fits
	Valve SI 1565 All models since 1980
	Pressure indicator with spring 3851 All models since 1980 (except TIMAX and TOP)
	Pressure indicator with spring 1701 TOP
	Spring for indicator 1553 TOP
	Springs for DUOPACK 3122 All models since 1980 (except indicator TIMAX and TOP)
	Valve caps 1488 SUPREME	INOXCLASSIC
	Valve caps 1751 TOP	(since 09/00)
	Valve housing cap blue D/F 1490 SUPREMEValve housing cap blue E/Sp 1491 SUPREMEValve housing cap blue I/R 1586 SUPREMEValve housing cap green D/F 1492 SUPREMEValve housing cap green E/Sp 1525 SUPREMEValve housing cap green I/R 1587 SUPREMEValve housing cap black 1454 CLASSICValve housing cap black 1679 ERGO

17. DUROMATIC spare parts

Description Ref. no. Fits

Valve housing cap 1621 INOX

Valve housing cap 1752 TOP

Rubber seal (gasket) black 1540 All models ∅ 20 cm ∅ 20 cm (3026)

Rubber seal (gasket) black 1541 All models ∅ 22 cm ∅ 22 cm (3034)

Rubber seal (gasket) black 1542 All models ∅ 24 cm ∅ 24 cm (3009)

Rubber seal (gasket) black 1503 HOTEL ∅ 28 cm ∅ 28 cm

Rubber seal (gasket), blue 1657 All models ∅ 20 cm silicon, ∅ 20 cm (3026)

Rubber seal (gasket), blue 1501 All models ∅ 22 cm silicon, ∅ 22 cm

Rubber seal (gasket), blue 1502 All models ∅ 24 cm silicon, ∅ 24 cm

Trivet Inox 1402 All models ∅ 20 cm ∅ 20 cm, inside ∅ pot

Trivet Inox 3319 All models ∅ 22 cm ∅ 22 cm, inside ∅ pot

Trivet Inox 1404 HOTEL ∅ 28 cm, inside ∅ pot

18. DUROTHERM TIMAX spare parts

	Description	Ref. no.	Fits
	Valve screw 1551 TIMAX
	Pressure indicator with spring 1552 TIMAX
	Spring for indicator 1553 TIMAX
	Automatic module letters gold 1557 DUROTHERMAutomatic module letters silver 1581 DUROTHERM
(ZHKA)	Battery 1558
	Battery lid 1549
	Underplate 1410 DUROTHERM TIMAX ∅ 18 cm
	Underplate 1411 DUROTHERM TIMAX ∅ 22 cm
	Trivet Inox 1403 DUROTHERM TIMAX 2 L∅ 18 cm, inside ∅ pot
	Trivet Inox 1402 DUROTHERM TIMAX 3-5 L∅ 20 cm, inside ∅ pot

DUROMATIC

Indice

Illustration of a cooking pot with crossed-out flames and steam rising (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a cooking pot with a stove and a checkmark indicating heating (no text or symbols)

ITA

Illustration of a hand holding a small object with an upward arrow, no text or symbols present

Close-up of a metallic curved component with red arrows pointing to a small square feature (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a car window with a red 'X' mark on the side (no text or symbols visible)

Simple diagram of a circular object with two curved arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Top-down view of a circular mechanical component with two side handles and a central hub, showing a curved arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

Simple diagram of a mechanical component with a cylindrical shaft and red base, mounted on a flat base (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a cylindrical component inserted into a base, showing red layered components (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical press or stamping device with red arrows indicating motion, no text or symbols present

Illustration of a cooking pot with a pipe pouring liquid from a lid (no text or symbols)

Simple diagram of a circular object with two curved arrows indicating rotation or flow (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a cooking pot with handles and lid (no text or symbols)

10.1 Valvole

Illustration of hands performing a physical maneuver with red arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Exploded view diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts for identification

1 Controdado

Pure diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with no text, numbers, or symbols

Illustration of a cooking pot with crossed black lines indicating resistance (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a cooking pot with a stove and a checkmark indicating heating (no text or symbols)

SPA

Illustration of a hand holding a small object with an upward arrow indicating motion or force (no text or symbols present)

Close-up of a curved mechanical component with red arrows indicating features (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a glossy black surface with a red 'X' symbol in the center (no text or symbols present)

Simple diagram of a circular object with two curved arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Top-down view of a circular mechanical component with two side rings and a central hub, showing a downward arrow (no text or symbols)

Simple diagram of a mechanical component with a cylindrical shaft and red base, mounted on a flat base (no text or symbols)

Nivel de cocción 1

Simple diagram of a mechanical assembly with a cylindrical component and red striped base (no text or symbols)

Nivel de cocción 2

Diagram of a mechanical press or cutting machine with red arrows indicating motion, no text or symbols present

Illustration of a cooking pot with a pipe pouring liquid from a lid (no text or symbols)

Simple diagram of a circular object with two curved arrows indicating rotation or flow (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a cooking pot with handles and lid (no text or symbols)

SPA

10.1 Válvulas

Illustration of hands performing a physical maneuver on a tray with red arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Pure diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with no text, numbers, or symbols

DUROTHERM 5 L ∅ 22 cm

Salvallamas 2080 ∅ 28 cm

2081 ∅ 24 cm

SWISS CLEANER 2015

Limpia metales

200 gr

SWISS EASY CLEANER 2016

Pasta limpiadora

250 ml

SPA