Ontime Rapid - Saucepan TAURUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ontime Rapid TAURUS

1. This stainless steel pressure cooker has been

designed for domestic use. The double reinforced compound metal bottom guarantees that the heat is evenly transferred. The cooker is suitable for gas, electric and vitro-ceramic hobs and induction plates.

2. The pressure cooker has a variety of safety

• Pressure release selector valve: The valve can be set between 60 kPa and 100 kPa. You can select the working pressure you wish. This load valve is stable and safe.

• Safety valve: When internal pressure is generated in the pressure cooker, the locking pin rises. The red pin on the valve indicates that the cooker is under pressure. In the case of abnormal pressure or mal- functioning of the pressure release selector valve, steam is released through the safety valve. If the lid is not properly closed, pressure is not generated in the cooker and steam will be released constantly between the handles and through the safety valve. In this case, turn off the hob and close the lid correctly. Do not open the pressure cooker until the valve pin has descended.

• Sealing gasket/safety grille: In the case of a mal- function in the pressure control and safety valves, the sealing gasket will protrude through the grille in order to reduce the internal pressure of the cooker. There are various safety mechanisms for reducing the pressure which guarantee that the pressure cooker functions properly. (Fig. 3) The four positions of the arrow (►) corres- pond to the following functions: Position for removing the pressure release selector valve Position for releasing air Low pressure position (60 kPa) High pressure position (100 kPa) While the cooker is at low pressure, the pressure release selector valve cannot be turned to the “0” position. Instructions for use Before use: - Read this instruction manual carefully, especially the safety recommendations. - Before using the product for the rst time, clean the parts that will come into contact with food in the manner described in the cleaning section. To eliminate possible odours from manufacturing, you can half-ll the cooker with water, close the lid and heat. Ten minutes after having decompressed the air in the cooker using the pressure release selector valve, remove the cooker from the heat source. Once cooled and with the pressure reduced, you can remove the water and clean and dry the cooker. Filling with water: - Fill the receptacle taking care to observe the MAX and MIN level (Fig. 2a) Use: This appliance can be used with ceramic hobs, induction hobs, electric and gas cookers.

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Manual Ontime Rapid.indb 21 28/05/14 17:38Operating pressure - This appliance can operate at 2 levels of pressure. (Fig. 3) - It also has one position for pressure release and one position for extracting the valve. (Fig. 4) Closing the lid on the main body of the pan. - Align the mark ”►“ on the lid with the handle of the body pan. - Turn clockwise until both handles are in line and close. Once you hace nished using the appliance: - Clean the appliance Carry handle/s: This appliance has a handle on the side of the body, which facilitates comfortable transport (Fig. 5) OPERATION

1. It is necessary to clean the air release pipe and

safety valve frequently in order to ensure that the pressure cooker functions normally. Check the air release pipe and remove accumulated dirt with a needle or water. Also ensure that the safety valve is clean and that the O-ring is positioned. CAUTION: Before every use, check that you can easily move the safety valve, in order to guaran- tee safe use of the pressure cooker.

2. Do not use the pressure cooker with less than

0.25 l of water or other liquid. Do not ll the pressure

cooker to more than 2/3 the height of the pan. If you are preparing foods which expand or form foam, only ll the pan halfway.

3. To close: Place the lid on the pan. The ▼ marks

on the lid must be aligned with the O mark, located on the long handle of the pan. Turn the lid clockwise until you hear a click and then position the handle of the lid and that of the pan exactly on top of the other (see Fig. 6). CAUTION: Also make sure that the closure is in the correct position. If it is not, move it forwards (Fig. 7)

4. Set the pressure release selector valve to the

To cook, place the fast cooker on the hob and turn it on to maximum strength so that the pressure rises rapidly. When the internal pressure of the cooker reaches a certain pressure position, the pressure release selector valve will automatically expel steam. Next, lower the heat a little so that the steam is released evenly and constantly. (Fig. 9) CAUTION:

• When carrying the pressure cooker, always grasp it by both handles and never only by the lid handle or other handle. Carry the cooker carefully and place it on a hob with a at, stable surface.

• Do not heat the pressure cooker without su- pervision. Always use it carefully. If the pressure cooker does not function correctly, it must be ad- justed immediately in order to continue using it.

• Never touch any hot surface, such as the stain- less steel part. Grasp the cooker by the handles.

• Be careful when moving the cooker while it is under pressure. If necessary, use gloves to avoid burns.

• For safety reasons, always respect the lling quantity indicated in order to prevent the liquids from evaporating completely and dry cooking, as well as to prevent the safety mechanisms from becoming clogged.

6. Turning off the hob

Once the recommended cooking time has elapsed you must turn off the heat source. When you do this, the temperature of the cooker will decrease while the food will continue cooking.

7. Reducing the pressure:

Turn off the hob. Next, let the cooker decompress until it reaches room temperature. Wait until the safe- ty valve descends. There are two ways of doing this:

To cool the cooker quickly you can press the switch or rinse the pressure cooker slowly with cold water until the red safety valve descends. You can then open the lid in the described manner (Fig.10). To prevent the food cooking for too long, or if you wish to open the lid during cooking, the cooker must be cooled rapidly. Place the cooker on a stable surface under cold running water. Be careful not to wet the safety valve directly. The water ow must not be too strong.

Turn off the hob. Next let the cooker decompress until it reaches room temperature if you want the food to continue cooking. Before opening the cooker, wait until the red safety valve descends. Do not attempt to open the cooker until the locking pin has descended.

When the locking pin descends, you can open the lid by pressing the switch downwards and turning the lid handle counterclockwise until the “O/▼” marks are aligned (Fig.11). CAUTION:

• If you are preparing dishes with a doughy consis- tency or thick stocks, especially vegetable soups, Manual Ontime Rapid.indb 22 28/05/14 17:38you must joggle the cooker gently before opening the lid in order to prevent the food from spattering.

• Do not manipulate the safety systems except during the maintenance procedure indicated in this manual.

• Only use genuine spare parts for the particular mo- del . It is especially necessary to use the body and lid of the same manufacturer and check that they are compatible. Contact a point of sale or the After Sale Service to obtain genuine spare parts. Cleaning - After every time you use it, clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid and then dry. - Rinse the cooker with clean water and dry it with a clean cloth. - In order to protect the shine on the cooker, do not use abrasive washing-up liquid or a metal scourer. - Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance. To avoid electro-chemical corrosion, prevent the cooker from coming into contact with other metals. - The cooker should be stored without being closed so that the silicon joint is open to the air and can dry completely. - If some food remains stuck to the surface, it is advisable to leave the appliance to soak for a certain time and then remove the traces with a cloth. - The use of a dishwashing machine is not recom- mended, especially in the case of the lid. Cleaning the silicon lid joint - Remove the silicon lid joint and clean with hot water. Dry the silicon joint with a cloth and keep it dry before carefully returning it to its normal position. (Fig. 12) Cleaning the pressure and pressure release selector valve. - After each use, press and turn the pressure selec- tor in a clockwise direction to the position “ “, when it will separate from the base of the valve. - Clean the pressure and pressure release selector valve with hot water. - Return the pressure and pressure release selector valve to its normal position. Pressure release selector valve, air release pipe and safety valve: - Clean the pressure release selector valve, air relea- se pipe and safety valve in order to guarantee that the pressure cooker functions normally (Fig.13) Lift the pressure release selector valve and unscrew the slotted nut (see Fig.14). Next check for and re- move any accumulated dirt and if necessary remove the dirt from the air release pipe with a needle. Turn the safety valve in a clockwise direction using a nut wrench. Then remove and clean it. Recommendation: To prevent malfunctioning, do not dismantle the parts of the safety valve.

4. Removing burnt food

• Remove burnt food using a wooden scraper.

• Firmly stuck food remains should be dried in the Sun and left to soak in oil. Next ll the pan with hot water and leave it for a time. Then you can clean the pan. To avoid scratching the body, do not remove rmly stuck foods with sharp tools such as a knife.

The pan, lid and joint must be cleaned after every use. Remove the dirt from the pressure release selector valve, air release pipe and safety valve with a needle and store the cooker in a cool, well-ventilated place. The lid should be stored upside-down on top of the body or separately. CAUTION:

• Do not use abrasive washing-up detergent.

• Do not wash the lid in a dishwasher.

• So that the lid may be easy to open and close, grease the O-ring with a little cooking oil. This will also prolong the life of the joint.

• While stored, the pressure cooker must not be closed, in order to prevent the joint from becoming misshapen and to enable it to function correctly.

• Allow frozen foods to thaw before cooking them. Pre-soak pulses and dried fruit.

• Start cooking foods which form a foam without the lid and once the foam has been eliminated, with the lid closed.

• Little water is needed for cooking with a pres- sure cooker, since only a small quantity of water is lost if foods are not cooked for a long time.

• The high pressure and the steam make foods lose colour. You can use coloured spices to give the food a better, more appetising appearance.

• Lower the focus of heat if soup spills out.

6. Replacing the joint

The discolouring of the joint does not cause any pro- blems. Depending on how often you use the cooker, the joint should be replaced every one or two years. If you detect damage, breakages or deformations, replace the joint immediately. Caution: Only use ge- nuine spare parts. If you cannot nd genuine spare parts to repair the cooker, contact your supplier. Manual Ontime Rapid.indb 23 28/05/14 17:38PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1. If the safety valve does not rise, this may be

due to the fact that:

• the lid is not correctly tted and therefore the safety valve does not lock (close the lid correctly);

• the safety valve is misshapen;

• the strength of the heat source is too low and must be increased;

• the joint is dirty, damaged or misshapen and must be either cleaned or replaced;

• there is too little water in the pan (check the lling quantity).

2. If steam is being released from underneath the

lid and not through the pressure release selector valve, this may be due to the fact that:

• the lid is not correctly tted and closed (close the lid correctly);

• the joint is not properly tted or is dirty, damaged or misshapen and must be either cleaned or replaced;

3. If you cannot easily open or close the lid, this

may be due to the fact that:

• the joint is not a genuine spare part and does not adjust to the lid (only use genuine spare parts);

• the safety valve has not yet descended when ope- ning the lid (wait until it descends completely);

Net weight: 2,38Kg aprox. Gross weight: 2,91Kg aprox.

Net weight: 2,66Kg aprox. Gross weight: 3,50Kg aprox.

Net weight: 3,08Kg aprox. Gross weight: 3,85Kg aprox.