MGS07 - Saucepan MPM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MGS07 MPM

Dear Customer, Thank you very much for the trust you have placed in MPM by purchasing one of our cookware products. By choosing our products you show us that our eorts to make the cooking process easier for you have been recognised. Your pressure cooker is suitable for use with electric, ceramic, halogen, gas and induction cooktops, as indicated on the underside of each pot. Please read all of this user manual carefully. It contains useful cooking tips as well as technical data, maintenance and warranty information. This user manual will help you fully appreciate your new cookware and enjoy many years of satisfactory use. Before rst use, wash your pressure cooker and accessories thoroughly with warm soapy water. Do not use citrus fruit-based cleaning agents on stainless steel as this might damage kitchenware by making rust-like stains. Discolorations can be removed with astainless steel cleaner. We hope our stainless-steel pressure cooker will serve you well. We will spare no eort to provide you with the best support possible. The safety, durability and sleek appearance of the product is guaranteed not only by excellent design and materials but its high quality is also additionally ensured by means of operational testing. The pressure cooker will have alonger life if properly used. This User Manual will guide you through the use and cooking principles regarding your pressure cooker. Please read the instruction below carefully. This pressure cooker is made of stainless steel for better safety and hygiene. It has good heat resistance properties and is easy to clean. Its three-ply sandwich base includes a pure aluminium insert. The material we used is durable and has good conductivity properties, which makes it suitable for heating on induction hobs and enables eective use of the heat source. The lid of the pressure cooker comes with an integrated timer and three-way protection system to ensure user comfort and operational safety. The pressure cooker has ben manufactured in line with all applicable standards.20

Please read this user manual thoroughly before use. Kepp the appliance out of reach of children aged under 8 years old.

This product may only be operated by children aged 8 or more, by mentally or physically decient persons, and by persons without knowledge of or experience in operating this appliance provided that they are supervised or have been instructed in its safe operation, and as aresult have clear understanding of all related risks. Children without supervision must never clean or care for this appliance. Do not allow children to come near the pressure cooker when it is in op- eration.

This appliance cooks food under pressure. Inappropriate use may cause burns. Please make sure that the pot is correctly closed before you begin cooking. See the Instruction for Use below. Do not use the pressure cooker for other purposes then the ones it is in- tended for. Use appropriate heat sources in compliance with the Instructions for Use.

Exercise particular caution when handling apressure cooker. The pressure cooker must always be carried, shifted or moved gently on ahorizontal plane by gripping both handles at the same time. Do not touch its hot surfaces. Use protective gloves if required. Never put the pressure cooker inside ahot oven.

Never use the pressure cooker without water as it may cause serious damage. Do not ll the pot more than to 2/3 of its volume. When preparing dishes that expand while cooking, including rice and dried vegetables, do not ll the pressure cooker above 1/2 of its volume. Some vegetables, including peas, beans and dried vegetables and fruits, must be soaked in clean water prior to cooking. Dishes that generate foam or froth while cooked should be rst boiled with the lid o, next strained, and only then cooked in pressure cooker.

Prior to every use check that the valves are not blocked or dirty. See the Instruction for Use below.

Never use your pressure cooker in pressurised condiction for shallow or deep frying.21

After cooking meat with an outer layer of skin, which tends to swell in pressure conditions, do not pierce the meat when the skin is swollen as this could scald you. When cooking grain products, once safety valve is down and before you open the lid, shake your pressure cooker gently to prevent the dish from spurting.

Never open the pressure cooker before you are sure that the pressure inside has dropped. Never apply force to open the lid of your pressure cooker. See the Instruction for Use below. Never wash the lid and the gasket in adishwasher.

Use only genuine spare parts suitable for your pressure cooker model. In particular, use the body and the lid from the same manufacturer and specied as fully compatible.

Do not manipulate with the safety devices expect within the scope of maintenance activities specied in this User Manual. Keep this User Manual for future refernce.

To keep your children safe, do not leave any parts of the packaging readily accessible (e.g. plastic bags, cardboard boxes, polystyrene inserts, etc.). WARNING! Never let children play with plastic lm or bags. Choking hazard!22

3. Pressure regulator

14. Steaming basket support

HEAT SOURCE This pressure cooker is intended for all types of hobs, including induction hobs. COOKER GAS ELECTRIC COOKER HALOGEN HOB CERAMIC COOKER INDUCTIVE SAFETY RULES Please read and understand all instructions contained in this User Manual, and make sure to keep it for future reference. The User is fully responsible for any potential accidents resulting from failure to comply with this User Manual.

1. Your pressure cooker is intended for household use only – any other applications are

strictly forbidden. Do not use the appliance with children close by. Children must never be near your pressure cooker when it is in operation and when the cooking has nished but the appliance has not cooled down yet. Do not use the appliance when disabled people or people who have not read and understood this User Manual are in close proximity, or with pets nearby.

2. Do not touch hot metal surfaces. Use protective gloves if required.

3. The boiling point of the pressure cooker is around 120 degrees Celsius, and it may gener-

ate large amounts of steam.

4. Do not use your pressure cooker to prepare juice or jam and grain products, etc. as this

could result in the formation of large amounts of bubbles and create splashes that could block the safety valve. Cooking this type of food in the pressure cooker is strictly forbid- den.

5. Never use your pressure cooker to prepare milk-based dishes.

6. Do not use coarse salt. Dishes must be salted with ne-grained salt at the end of cooking

when your cooker is not pressurised.

7. Keep the pressure regulator, safety valve and gasket, as well as the body and lid, clean and

8. Do not put soda directly in your pressure cooker, and do not use it to heat up oil or wine.

9. Put the pot securely on the hob. With gas hobs, the ame must not lick the walls of the

pot. On electric hobs, the diameter of the cooking zone must be smaller than the diameter of the pot base.24

10. Do not use your pressure cooker for deep frying or dry cooking (without water) as this can

damage the product and reduce its life.

11. If there is steam coming out of the safety valve or the safety window, remove the

pot from the heat source immediately. Do not use it until the problem has been solved.

12. Do not touch the safety window when the pressure cooker is in operation.

13. Never cover any parts of the lid (safety window, safety valve, pressure regulator or pres-

sure level indicator) when cooking.

14. When cooking food or when boiling water, never use more than ²/₃ of the volume of your

pressure cooker. When cooking products that expand in water and high temperature, e.g. rice or vegetables, do not use more than ½ of the pot’s volume.

15. Never open the lid when the cooker is under pressure. Never heat up your dish when the

lid is not placed securely in its correct place..

16. Prevent salt, vinegar, sugar or water from staying for too long in your pressure cooker after

you nish cooking. This can leave stains inside the pot. Clean and dry your pressure cooker after use.

17. Check each part of the pressure cooker before use to ensure safe operation and to prevent

any potential accidents. FEATURES

1. This pressure cooker is for household use only. The lid and the body are made from strong

and sleek stainless steel. Your pressure cooker has three-ply base lled with aluminium. The product is intended for cooking on xed-plate electrical hobs, glass and ceramic hobs, halo- gen hobs, gas hobs and induction hobs.

• PRESSURE REGULATOR: There are two possible settings of this valve: pressure equalisa- tion and operating pressure.

SAFETY VALVE: The safety valve automatically checks the pressure inside your pressure cooker. If the valve detects the operating pressure, ared valve stem will go up and block the ability to open the pot. Should the pressure go above asafe level, the valve will begin releasing steam to prevent afurther increase of pressure and temperature. If steam is released through the valve at the beginning of the cooking process, you must check whether the pressure cooker lid gasket and the lid itself are properly tted and interlocked.

SAFETY WINDOW: The safety window is located on the side of the lid. Its purpose is to release steam if the pressure regulator and the safety valve cannot work properly or when there is too much steam in the pressure cooker. Ensure that the safety window is never directed towards the user or any third parties.25

Pressure regulator Safety window Safety valve Operating pressure Pressure equalisation

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Apressure cooker is athick-walled pan with atightly secured lid that enables atemperature increase of up to 120ºC, generating pressure that shortens the cooking time by 2 to 3 times.

ADVANTAGES OF APRESSURE COOKER

• Signicantly speeds up the cooking process

• Saves up to 70% of time and 50% of energy

• Dishes keep their nutritional and taste values

• Reduces the spread of smells during cooking

• Perfect for preparing one-pot dishes (e.g. agoulash)

1. Read this User Manual thoroughly before rst use. Pay special attention to the Safety Rules

2. Before rst use, wash the pot, lid, gasket and accessories (glass lid and steaming basket)

with amild detergent, then rinse them and wipe them dry. Set the pressure regulator to the pressure equalisation position. Fill your pressure cooker to ½ with cold water, close the lid, put the pot on the heat source, and wait for the steam to begin coming out through the pressure regulator. Remove the pressure cooker from the hob and leave it closed for 10 to 30 minutes to get rid of the smell from manufacturing.

3. Once the pot has cooled, open the lid. Pour the water out of the pressure cooker, wash it,

and dry it again. BEFORE COOKING

1. Ensure that the venting ducts, safety valve and pressure regulator are not blocked. If there

is any blockage, use athin stick (atoothpick) to clean the duct and remove the blockage. Make sure that the safety valve is clean and works properly, and that the gasket is tted correctly in its place.

2. The pressure cooker must be lled with at least ¼litre of water or other liquid to enable

proper accumulation of steam. Food and water must never exceed ²/₃ of the pot’s volume. If the food generates foam or froth, or if it expands when cooked, it may not take up more than ½ of the volume.26

3. To close the lid, turn the knob clockwise until you hear aclick indicating that the lid has

been fully and properly closed. If required, apply pressure with your hand to close or open the lid. COOKING

1. Put your pressure cooker on arm and at surface of the hob. When cooking, the cooking

zone diameter must not be greater than the pot diameter. If you use a gas hob for cooking, ensure that the ames do not lick the side walls of the pot. To enable the highest temperature increase possible, use high heating power. NOTE: Whenever you move or shift you pressure cooker, hold it by its both handles.

2. Set the pressure regulator to the operating pressure position. At the initial heating stage,

minor amounts of steam may come out through the safety valve. This will stop when the temperature increases.

3. When the marking on the pressure indicator turns white, your pressure cooker has reached

the operating temperature and pressure. Steam will start getting out through the pressure regulator – this is when counting down of the cooking time should begin.

4. Set the heat source to the lowest level possible to prevent afurther temperature increase.

5. When you see that the pressure indicator has come back to the initial positio increase

alittle the heating power below your pressure cooker.

6. When the pressure indicator shows ared line, reduce the heating power immediately.

7. When the cooking time has elapsed, turn o the heat source.27

To quickly decrease the temperature and pressure:

• Use protective gloves and proceed with caution to set the pressure regulator (with afork or other kitchen implement) to the pressure equalisation position to release the steam and reduce the pressure inside the pressure cooker.

Put the pressure cooker under athin stream of cold running water while being cautious not to pour water on the safety valve. Once the safety valve has dropped down, you can open the lid.

The cooking is complete. Note: Do not pour water into the safety valve.

NATURAL COOLING OF THE PRESSURE COOKER

Leave the pot to cool naturally after cooking, and do not open the lid until the safety valve and the pressure indicator have dropped down.

OPENING THE PRESSURE COOKER

Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow (anticlockwise).28

TROUBLESHOOTING Stage Cause Remedy The pressure cooker is overheating – the pressure regulator does not release steam.

1. The regulator is blocked.

2. There is some food clogging the venting

4. The pressure cooker stands on an inclined

1. Remove the blocking material from the pressure

2. Use aneedle to remove the cause of clogging from

3. Turn o the heat source, put the pressure cooker on

aat surface, and leave it for the pressure regulator to reduce pressure, then open the lid to see inside.

4. Put the pressure cooker on aat surface.

There is steam coming out of the safety valve.

1. The vent is blocked.

2. Too much food inside.

3. Excessive ame (heat source).

1. Remove the blocking material from the vent.

2. Put the right amount of food inside the pot.

3. Reduce the ame (heat source), adjust the pressure

regulator, and select the appropriate pressure. The safety valve does not go up.

1. The lid is not secured correctly in place.

2. Insucient heat source to make the water

3. The gasket is dirty or deformed.

4. Insucient amount of liquid.

1. Secure the lid correctly.

2. Increase the heat source.

3. Clean or replace the gasket.

4. Check if the pressure cooker contains enough liquid.

Rell if required. There is steam coming out from dierent areas.

1. The pressure regulator and the safety valve

do not work correctly. The gasket has not been tted correctly in place.

2. The gasket is damaged.

4. The lid has not been closed properly.

1. Use aneedle to remove any clogging material from

the pressure regulator and the safety valve.

2. Fit the gasket correctly in place.

3. Replace the gasket with anew one.

4. Clean the gasket.

5. Close the lid properly.

Restrained closing/opening.

1. The seal has not been tted correctly in

2. The safety valve is up.

1. Ensure that the gasket ts the lid. Use agenuine

2. Wait until the safety valve has dropped down

3. Replace the gasket with agenuine one available from

the manufacturer/supplier or from an authorised service centre. Any repairs may be carried out only by authorised home appliance service centres (for the address list, please go to our website at www.mpm.pl. MAINTENANCE PRESSURE COOKER

• Use mild detergents to clean any dirty areas.

• Wash and dry the pot, the steaming basket and the lids after each use.

• Do not use metal brushes for cleaning to avoid damaging the metal surface of your pres- sure cooker.

• Do not apply any metal tools directly to the body of the pot. Note: If there is ahigh concentration of calcium in water, discolouration and sediment may appear on the pot base. This will not aect the quality of your dishes or the performance of your pressure cooker. To remove any such stains, you can wipe the pot using water with vinegar, then wash it thoroughly, and wipe it dry. Do not store any acidic or salty products, e.g. tomato sauce, in your pressure cooker as this may create corrosion stains.29

If your pressure cooker will not be used for alonger time, store the pot and the lid separately in adry place. GASKET

• Remove any impurities from the gasket and wash it gently with warm water.

• Wipe the gasket completely dry.

• Fit the gasket correctly in place.

• Replace the gasket with anew one once ayear, after prolonged use or when it is deformed or damaged. Apply ahint of edible oil on the gasket to increase its lifetime and to improve its performance. If you will not be using your pressure cooker for an extended period of time, store the gasket separately.Re PRESSURE REGULATOR, VENTING DUCT AND SAFETY VALVE

After each use of the pressure cooker, dismantle the pressure regulator by removing it brisk- ly from the venting duct, use atoothpick to take out any cooking residues, then rinse the regulator with cold water. Follow asimilar procedure for the venting duct. Once it is clean, inspect it visually for any obstructions.

After each use of the pressure cooker, clean the safety valve and check whether it moves correctly.

The venting duct and the safety valves must be periodically dismantled using akey in order to be cleaned. Remember to mount them back in place after cleaning. Turn the lid upside down before use to check if the red plug falls down freely. Incorrect mounting of the valve may put the User at risk.

REMOVAL OF BURNT FOOD

Use wooden implements or other products dedicated for stainless steel to remove any burnt food.

If the burnt mass is sticky, pour warm water with some oil over it. Next, remove the mass gently. Do not remove it with asharp tool.30

Never use abrasive scouring pads or metal brushes for washing. Use mild washing-up liquid.

Never wash the lid and the gasket in adishwasher; the gasket must not be cleaned with any washing-up liquids or agents.

• Spread some edible oil on the gasket to extend its life.

• Never close the pot after use. This will extend the life of the gasket.

• Defrost products, and soak beans and dried food prior to cooking.

• For food that forms bubbles and foam/froth, remove the lid and cook it for awhile. When the bubbling and foaming/frothing stops, close the lid.

• One advantage of apressure cooker is that the amount of water inside does not decrease even with prolonged cooking.

• If the top surface of your dish begins to go too high up, reduce the ame.miana uszczelki

REPLACING THE GASKET

Replace the gasket with anew one every one year. If it is damaged, cracked or deformed, replace it immediately. Never use any substitute products. Please contact the manufacturer or the supplier. COOKING TIMES

The cooking time begins to be measured once the pressure regulator starts releasing steam.

• The list below is only for reference purposes. Please adopt the cooking times to your indi- vidual taste. Product Cooking time in minutes Comments Soups For vegetables that produce foam or froth while cooked, begin by cooking them in atraditional way (without generated pressure), and then remove the foam/froth. Bean soup 10-20 Beans swell in water, so it is recommended to soak them in clean water before cooking. Fill the pot to ½ of its volume when cooking under pressure Goulash soup 15-20 Vegetable soup 4-8 Cabbage soup 15 Tomato soup 4-8 Chicken broth 15-20 Fish soup 6-8 Potato soup 6-831

Vegetables The smaller the pieces, the shorter the cooking time. If you want your vegetables to be crispier, shorten the cooking time. We recommend steaming vegetables (water level – the minimum amount is indicated on the internal measuring scale) Brussels sprouts 4 Beetroot 20-25 Green peas 3-5 Cauliower 3-5 Kohlrabi 4-5 Cabbage 8-10 Carrots 3-7 Potatoes 10 Meat Meat needs to be rst stir-fried in the pot with the lid o. Next, pour water (stock) into it. Large portions may be cut into smaller pieces. Pork knuckle 30-40 Goulash 15-25 Pork cutlet 10-12 Whole chicken 20-25 Veal tongues 10-15 Roast veal 20-25 Roast lamb 25-30 Roast pork 20-30 Roast beef 40-50 Turkey thigh 25-35 Boiled beef 35-45 Ribs 10-12 Fish Note that sh stock is sticky. With that in mind, remove the pressure cooker lid immediately after the pressure has dropped down completely. Whole sh 4 Fish stew 4-8 Fish llet 3 OTHER

COOKING WITH ASTEAMING BASKET

Your pressure cooker comes with asteaming basket. The basket has an additional function of avegetable and fruit grater. The bottom part of the basket features variously sized edges for grating and slicing vegetables and fruits. To cook with your steaming basket, place the steaming basket support (included) on the pot base, put the basket on the support, ll the pressure cooker with an appropriate amount of water (up to the minimum level indicated on the pot’s interior measuring scale), and lay the products on the bottom of the steaming basket. NOTE: The products must never touch the lid of your pressure cooker.32

It is recommended to remove the timer from the cover when cooking in the pressure cooker.

1. Press and hold the blue button to turn the timer on – “00” will display on the screen.

2. Setting the time: Press the blue button to set the cooking time within the range from 0 to

99 minutes. Asound alarm will indicate that the cooking time has nished.

3. If the time setting is incorrect, press and hold the blue button to display the initial setting

of “00” and proceed as above. ACCESSORIES

• Steaming basket with an integrated vegetable and fruit grater

• Sealing reliability: below 20 kPa of the operating pressure, no water or steam leakage.

• Limit pressure for safety devices: (I): from 130 kPa to 160 kPa (Ii): from 180 kPa to 300 kPa.

• Safe lid opening: if the internal pressure is above 4 kPa, the lid cannot be opened.

Safe lid closing: If the lid is not secured correctly , the internal pressure is at the level of 4 kPa. REGULATORY LABELLING labelling location Manufacturer / brand details Base of the container / pot Year of manufacture and batch number Operating pressure (PF) Maximum safety pressure (PS) Inside the lid DANE TECHNICZNE33