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| Product Type | Pressure Cooker |
| Brand | OBH Nordica |
| Model | Quick Chef 8511 |
| Capacity | 6 liters |
| Dimensions | Not specified in manual |
| Weight | Not specified in manual |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Suitable for Stove Types | Electric, gas, halogen, ceramic, induction |
| Pressure Levels | Low (50 kPa) and High (90 kPa) |
| Cooking Time Reduction | Up to 70% |
| Preserves Vitamins and Minerals | Yes |
| Energy Efficient | Yes |
| Steam Basket | Included |
| Metal Stand | Included |
| Safety Features | Safety valve, indicator rod, pressure regulator, safety window |
| Cleaning | Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent; not dishwasher safe |
| Maintenance | Replace sealing ring once a year or every two years depending on use |
| Spare Parts | Available from OBH Nordica (phone: +46 (0)8 445 79 00) |
| Warranty | According to current law; cash receipt required for claims |
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USER MANUAL Quick Chef 8511 OBH NORDICA
quick chef //
pressure cooker 4 & 6 litres //

Reduces cooking time with up to 70% //

Dimensions 4 l/22 cm //

Energy efficient cooking //

Preserves vitamins and minerals //

Steambasket included //

2 pressure levels //

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Black-and-white illustration of a crocodile and a dragon on stems, with no visible text or symbols.Type 8510/8511
OBH Nordica Denmark A/S
Ole Lippmanns Vej 1
2630 Taastrup
Tlf.: 43 350 350
www.obhnordica.dk
Tekniske data
OBH Nordica 8510/8511
8510 4L trykkoger
8511 6L trykkoger
Trykregulator
Indstilling L: 50kPa
Indstilling H: 90kPa


OBH Nordica Sweden AB
Box 58
163 91 Spånga
Telefon: 08-445 79 00
www.obhnordica.se
Tekniska data
OBH Nordica 8510/8511
8510 4L Pressure Cooker, 8511 6L Pressure Cooker
Tryckregulator
OBH Nordica Norway AS
Postboks 5334, Majorstuen
0304 Oslo
Tlf: 22 96 39 30
Faks: 22 96 39 40
Tekniska data
OBH Nordica 8510/8511
8510 4L Trykkoker
8511 6L Trykkoker
Tryckregulator
Before you use the pressure cooker for the first time, read the instructions carefully and save it for future reference.
- Clean all components carefully in warm water and some mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
- Fill half pressure cooker with water. Put on the lid and close it with the push button. Slide the pressure regulator to position H, place the cooker on the source of heat at highest setting. let boil for 10 minutes after steam leaks from the pressure regulator. Shut the heat off and release the pressure by turning the pressure regulator to symbol 📋. Open the lid and clean the pressure cooker. For cleaning instructions, see chaper “Cleaning and maintenance”.
Components and features
- Safety valve
- Nut for venting pipe
- Lid handle
- Push button
- Indicator rod
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Pressure regulator
6a: Control shaft
6b: Spring
6c: Spring
6d: Control shaft cover
6e: Control shaft axis
6f: Sealing ring -
Lid
- Safety window
- Rubber gasket
- Body side handle
- Cooker body
- Body long handle
- Vent pipe

Pressure regulator
There are 4 optional pressure settings on the pressure regulator:
L For quick cooking of delicate food such as some fish and tender crisp vegetables
H Normal food

ecompression mode

alve release
Accessories
Steam basket
Metal stand
Important!
Replace the sealing ring and rubber gasket once a year or once every two year, depending on the frequency of use. Use only OBH Nordica pressure cooker spare parts for this pressure cooker. These parts can be ordered from OBH Nordica spare parts 08-445 79 00.
Instructions for use
- Before each use, check that the safety valve housed on the inside of the handle is not obstructed.
- At least 0.25 litres of liquid is required to generate steam, regardless if you are cooking with or without steam basket and metal stand.
- To brown food before cooking (e.g. onions, meat) use the pressure cooker body as a traditional pot. Before continuing the cooking with the pressure cooker, make sure to add correct amount of liquid and stir to remove burned food from the inside bottom. Close the lid and wait for pressure to build up.
How to close and open the lid
The pressure cooker has only one closed position. Align “O” on the lid and the triangle on the long handle on the body. Turn the lid clockwise as far as possible and make sure the lid handle and the body handle align with each other. Look the pressure cooker by pressing the button down.
If the lid is not closed properly, pressure will not build up inside the pressure cooker. When the heating source has been turned off, there are two alternatives for opening of the lid.
Let the pressure cooker cool down naturally, and open the lid when the indication rod is 1. back to normal position. If you want to speed up the cool down time, place the pressure cooker in the sink under a gentle stream of cold running water. Never submerge the pressure cooker in water.
- Use the pressure regulator to 📋 and have the pressure to go down faster. Be careful to prevent scalding, as there is a lot of steam released during this process.
When the indication rod is back to normal position and indicating there is no pressure inside the pressure cooker, press the button in forward direction. Rotate the lid counter clockwise. When "O" and the triangle are aligned with each other, the lid can be removed by lifting upwards.
NEVER FORCE THE LID OPEN. ENSURE THAT THE PRESSURE HAS DROPPED COMPLETELY BEFORE OPENING.
Cooking
To cook with the pressure cooker, it is important to fill the pressure cooker with liquid which is able to steam after boiling (e.g. water, soup, stock or wine). Never fill the pressure cooker with food and liquid above the MAX marking on the inside measurement scale. Fill only halfway when cooking food which will expand in size and/or produce foam.
Place the closed pressure cooker on an appropriate size of the heating source. This OBH Nordica pressure cooker is suitable for all kind of stoves such as electric, gas, halogen, ceramic and induction.
Choose high or low pressure (symbol H or L) on the pressure regulator, depending on the food to be cooked. During cooking, do not turn the pressure regulator to symbol . The valve will move up and release from its position.
Turn the heating source to maximum heat. When the indication rod moves up and a continual stream of steam escapes from the working valve, reduce the heat just enough to maintain sufficient pressure to ensure a steady steam outlet. The cooking time is measured from this point.
Use the cooking time reference chart in this instruction manual as guideline. Adjust them to suit your personal taste, cooking style, ingredients etc.
After the cooking time has passed, turn off the heating source and remove the lid by following the instructions above “How to close and open the lid”.
How to avoid excessive pressure
The pressure cooker has two excessive pressure prevention systems:
Working valve: when the pressure inside the cooker corresponds to the selected working pressure, the working valve allows steam to escape, thus preventing the pressure from increasing.
Safety valve: this is located on the inside of the lid handle. It is activated only when the working valve fails to carry out its function (e.g. when it is dirty) and causes a large quantity of steam to escape from all around the lid handle. If this happens, clean the working valve immediately.
Steam basket
With the steam basket, it is possible to cook several foods simultaneously. The steam basket is used to separate the different food with different cooking time from each other. To begin, put the food which require the longest cooking time directly in the pressure cooker first.
Example:
Roast: cooking time 20 min
Whole large potatoes: cooking time 10 min
Start cooking the roast. After 10 minutes, release the steam and open the pressure cooker. Put the potatoes in the steam basket on top of the roast. Close the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.
Opening the pressure cooker during the cooking process allows steam to escape. Therefore, add a little extra liquid to the pressure cooker than required from the beginning.
Frozen food
Frozen food can be cooked in the pressure cooker without having to defrost first. Meat must be slightly defrosted before browning. The cooking time will stay the same for fresh food as for frozen food, but the heating up time will be prolonged.
Sterilising
The pressure cooker can be used to quickly sterilize products (e.g. baby bottles, preserving jars etc). Place the product with the opening facing downwards in the steam basket. Place the steam basket on the metal stand and add 0,25 litres of water. Position the pressure regulator to symbol H and start the heating source. Let it sterilize for 20 minutes. Allow to cool down slowly afterwards.
Cleaning and maintenance
- After each use, wash the pan with hot water and normal detergent. Rinse and dry using a soft cloth.
- Never wash the pressure cooker in the dishwasher. This precaution must be followed in order not to damage the rubber parts in the lid.
- Do not use wire sponges or abrasive products, as these can scratch and damage the stainless steel surface.
Complete cleaning
1. Pressure regulator cleaning
Move out the pressure regulator after each use by pressing it slightly and rotating part (6a) counter clockwise to rotate into position ⏻. Completely detach each part from 6a. Be careful to make sure the spring remains in the valve. Rinse every part carefully in water and reassemble them together. Press part 6a to confirm whether it turns smooth and right. If it does not turn smooth and right, the spring is not correctly fitted.
2. Vent pipe
After the working valve and the pressure regulator is moved out, rinse the vent pipe with warm water and then check whether the vent pipe is blocked by anything. Make sure the inside and outside of the vent pipe is cleaned completely.
Place the working valve with the symbol and the arrow facing each other. Press slightly and turn clockwise. The working valve is now back in its position.
3. Safety valve
Check and clean the nozzle outlet with pressurised water and/or by pressing a narrow tool on the center cylinder. The cylinder should be able to move downwards and flex back to original position.
Trouble shooting
It happens:
Indicator rod does not move up or pressure does not build in the pressure cooker.
Possible reason:
- The heating temperature is too low
- There is not enough liquid in the cooker
- The handle on the lid and the handle on the body are not correctly fitted or the locking button is not in the right position
- The rubber gasket is not clean.
Solution:
-
Increase the heat
-
Increase the amount of liquid
- Release the pressure inside (if there is any) and redo the fitting of the handles by pushing the plate into the correct position.
- Clean the rubber gasket.
It happens:
Steam escapes from underneath the cover.
Possible reason:
- The rubber gasket is not clean.
- The rubber gasket is worn out.
Solution:
- Clean the rubber gasket.
- Replace the rubber gasket to a new. The Rubber gasket counts as wear parts and is not covered by the warranty. These parts can be ordered from OBH Nordica spare parts 08-44579 00.
It happens:
If soup or steam escapes from around the pressure regulator
Possible reason:
- The heating temperature is too high.
- The pressure cooker is filled over its maximum capacity.
Solution:
- Decrease the heat.
- Fill only the pressure cooker with liquid and food to MAX marking on the inside measurement scale.
It happens:
If indicator rod does not move down and release system do not open.
Possible reason:
- There is still pressure in the cooker.
Solution:
- Turn off the heating source. Let the pressure release completely by setting the pressure regulator to 🔗 position.
It happens:
If opening and closing system does not work and the lid can not be locked.
Possible reason:
- The mark "O" and the triangle are not aligned properly.
- The rubber gasket is not in correct position
Solution:
-
Lift off the lid and use the markings to make the lid and body handles align properly.
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Lift off the lid and remove the rubber gasket. Put the rubber gasket back again and make sure it is in correct position. Use the markings to make the lid and body handles align properly and close the lid.
It happens:
Steam is constantly escaping from the safety valve.
Possible reason:
- The pressure in the cooker is excess as the vent pipe is damaged or the regulator is not clean.
- The safety valve sealing ring is worn out or damaged.
- The safety valve sealing ring is not at the right position.
Solution:
- Turn off the heat immediately, release the steam and open the pressure cooker after it is completely decompressed. Clean the pressure regulator and vent pipe as instructed in “Cleaning and maintenance” and check if any parts are damaged. If there is no visible damage, close the lid and continue cooking.
- Replace the safety valve sealing ring. The sealing ring counts as wear parts and is not covered by the warranty. These parts can be ordered from OBH Nordica spare parts 08-44579 00.
- Turn off the heat immediately, release the steam and open the pressure cooker after it is completely decompressed. Fit the sealing ring around the groove in the safety valve.
It happens:
If the rubber gasket extrudes through the safety vent on the lid.
Possible reason:
- The rubber gasket is worn.
- Over high pressure is used.
Solution:
- Replace the rubber gasket. The rubber gasket counts as wear parts and is not covered by the warranty. These parts can be ordered from OBH Nordica spare parts 08-445 79 00.
- Remove the pressure cooker from the heating source immediately. Release the pressure and open the lid. Check if anything is blocking the working valve or the safety valve. Retry to build pressure. If the rubber gasket is extruding again, stop using the pressure cooker. Return the pressure cooker to the store of purchase.
Safety instructions
- Read the instruction manual carefully before use, and save it for future use.
- Use the pressure cooker only for the intended use.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children are not always able to understand potential risks.
- Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven.
- Move the pressure cooker under pressure with greatest care. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use handles and knobs. If necessary, use gloves for protection.
- This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from inappropriate use of the pressure cooker. Make sure that the cooker is properly closed before applying heat. See instructions for use.
- Never force the pressure cooker open. Do not open before making sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped. See Instructions for use.
- Never use the pressure cooker without adding water as this could seriously damage it.
- Do not fill the cooker above the MAX marking (marked on the inside measurement scale). When cooking food that expand, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker to more than half of its capacity.
- Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use.
- 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, you might be scalded.
- When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
- Before each use, check that the valves are clean and not obstructed. See Cleaning and maintenance.
- Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying of food.
- Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in the Instructions for use.
- The appliance must only be operated using original OBH Nordica spare parts.
- The appliance is for domestic use only.
- If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.
Warranty
Claims according to current law. Cash receipt with purchase date shall be enclosed with any claims. When raising a claim the appliance must be returned to the store of purchase.
OBH Nordica Sweden AB
Box 58
163 91 Spånga
Phone: +46 (0)8 445 79 00 www.obhnordica.se
Technical data
OBH Nordica 8510 / 8511
8510, 4 Litres Pressure Cooker, 8511, 6 Litres Pressure Cooker
Pressureregulator:
Setting L: 50 kPa, Setting H: 90 kPa

With reservations for running changes.
Vegetables Approx cooking time (Min) Pressure level
Artichoke, large whole, without leaves 9 to 11 2
Artichoke, medium whole, without leaves 6 to 8 2
Artichoke, small whole, without leaves 4 to 5 2
Artichoke, hearts 2 to 3 2
Asparagus, fine, whole 1 to 1 12 2
Asparagus, thick, whole 1 to 2 2
Beans, green, whole (fresh or frozen) 2 to 3 2
Beets, 5 mm slices 5 to 6 2
Beet greens 1 2
Beans, yellow, whole (fresh or frozen) 2 to 3 2
Broccoli, flowerets 2 2
Broccoli, stalks 5 to 6 2
Broccoli, stalks, 5 mm slices 3 to 4 2
Brussel sprouts, whole 4 2
Cabbage, red or green, in quarters 3 to 4 2
Cabbage, red or green, 5 mm slices 1 2
Carrots, 5 mm slices 1 2
Carrots, 25 mm long pieces 4 2
Cauliflower flowerets 2 to 3 2
Celery, 25 mm long pieces 3 2
Corn, kemels 1 2
Corn on the cob 3 2
Eggplant, 5 mm long pieces 3 2
Eggplant, 10 mm long pieces 3 2
Endive, thickly cut 1 to 2 2
Leeks (white part) 2 to 4 2
Mixed vegetables, frozen 2 to 3 2
Onions, medium whole 2 to 3 2
Parsnips, 5 mm long slices 2 to 4 2
Peas, in the pod 1 2
Peas, green 1 2
Potatoes, cut into 25 mm cubes 5 to 7 2
Potatoes, new, whole small 5 to 7 2
Potatoes, whole large 10 to 12 2
Pumpkin, 50 mm slices 3 to 4 2
Red beet, in 5 mm slices 4 2
Red beet, large, whole 20 2
Red beet, small, whole 12 2
Spinach, fresh 1 1
Spinach, frozen 4 2
Squash halves 7 2
Squash, 25 mm slices 4 2
Sweet potato, 40 mm slices 5 2
Swede, 25 mm slices 7 2
Tomatoes, in quarters 2 2
Tomatoes, whole 3 2
Zucchini, 5 mm slices 2 2
Bulgur 750 8 to 10 2
Couscous 500 2 to 3 2
Oats, quick cooking 400 6 2
Oats, steel-cut 400 11 2
Quinoa, quick cooking 500 6 2
Rice, basmati 350 5 to 7 2
Rice, brown 350 12 to 15 2
Rice, white 350 5 to 6 2
Rice, wild 750 22 to 25 2
| Meat/Poultry | Approx cooking time (min) | Pressure level |
| Beef, 25 mm cubes, 700 g | 10 to 15 | 2 |
| Beef, heart, 1.4 to 1.8 kg | 50 to 75 | 2 |
| Beef, kidney | 8 to 10 | 2 |
| Beef, liver | 5 2 | |
| Beef, meatballs, 450 to 900 g | 4 to 9 2 | |
| Beef, meatloaf, 900 g 10 to 15 | 2 | |
| Beef, oxtail | 40 to 45 | 2 |
| Beef, ribs | 15 2 | |
| Beef, steak, rump, round, chuck, 25-50 mm | 20 to 25 | 2 |
| Beef, stew meat, 40 mm cubes | 15 2 | |
| Chicken, breasts, with bone, 900 to 1400 g | 8 to 10 | 2 |
| Chicken, cubes | 5 2 | |
| Chicken, drumsticks (legs) or thighs | 5 to 7 2 | |
| Chicken, ground 4 2 | ||
| Chicken, liver | 2 2 | |
| Chicken, whole, 900 to 1400 g | 12 to 18 | 2 |
| Chicken, whole, 1.4 to 1.8 kg 18 to 25 | 2 | |
| Cornish Hen, whole | 8 to 10 | 2 |
| Duck, pieces | 8 to 10 | 2 |
| Duck, whole 1.4 to 1.8 kg 25 to 30 | 2 | |
| Lamb, 25 mm cubes, 700 g | 10 to 18 | 2 |
| Lamb, leg | 35 to 40 | 2 |
| Lamb, stew meat | 12 to 15 | 2 |
| Pheasant | 15 to 20 | 2 |
| Pork, ham shank, 900 g | 20 to 25 | 2 |
| Pork, ham, pieces | 20 to 25 | 2 |
| Pork, ribs, 900 g 15 2 | ||
| Pork, roast | 40 to 45 | 2 |
| Turkey, breast, boneless | 20 2 | |
| Turkey, drumsticks (leg) | 12 2 | |
| Seafood and Fish Cooking time (min) | Pressure level | |
| Crab | 2 to 3 1 | |
| Fish fillet | 2 to 3 1 | |
| Fish, whole, gutted | 5 to 6 1 | |
| Fish soup or stock | 5 to 6 2 | |
| Lobster, 700 to 900 g | 2 to 3 1 | |
Recipes
Chicken stew from the Orient
Serves 4 persons
Ingredients
400 g chicken
2 cloves of garlic
2 onions
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
2 carrots
2 pcs of chicken stock cube
2 cans of whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon curry
1 tablespoon fine chopped ginger
1 cinnamon stick
5 cardamom seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 dl water
Olive oil
How to:
Cut the chicken into 2cm x 2 cm cubes. Chop onion and garlic. Heat up olive oil in the pressure cooker. Brown chicken, garlic and onions until lightly coloured. Chop the peppers and carrots into smaller cubes and mix with the chicken. Add the spices while stirring and leave it to brown a few minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, honey and water. Stir and mix everything well.
Close the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator to high pressure (2). Turn on the heating source to maximum and wait for a steady stream of steam from the pressure regulator. Decrease the heat and leave it to pressure cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heating source. Release the pressure by turning the regulator to decompression mode and open the lid. Remove the cinnamon stick. Serve with green salad, brown rice and Greek yoghurt.
Lamb stew with rosemary
Serves 3-4 persons
Ingredients
1 kg of lamb meat in pieces
Salt and pepper
2 dl can tomato sauce
12 dl water
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons of rosemary
If desired, a piece of clean chilli pepper
Parsley for decoration
How to:
Rub the chicken in salt and pepper before you put it in the pressure cooker. Add the tomato sauce and water. Cut the onion into quarters and chop the garlic roughly. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary (and the chillipepper) in the pressure cooker. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator to high pressure (2). Turn on the heating source to maximum and wait for a steady stream of steam from the pressure regulator. Leave the pressure cooker to cook for 18 minutes. Turn off the heating source. Release the pressure by turning the regulator to decompression mode and open the lid. Serve the lamb stew with potatoes, pasta or couscous. Decorate with parsley.
Healthy Carrotsoup
Serves 3 persons
Ingredients
6 carrots peeled and chopped
1 leek
1 onion
1 zucchini peeled and chopped
1 apple
3 tablespoons of curry
Olive oil
Water
How to:
Peel carrots, onions and zucchini. Chop them roughly. Rinse the leek and slice into smaller pieces. Heat up the oil in the pressure cooker and brown the curry carefully. Add all the vegetables and leave to brown for 5 minutes while gently stirring. Add salt and pepper. Cover the vegetables with water and add an additional 3 dl of water. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator to high pressure (2). Turn on the heating source to maximum and wait for a steady stream of steam from the pressure regulator. Leave the pressure cooker to cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heating source. Release the pressure by turning the regulator to decompression mode and open the lid. Mix the soup with a stick mixer. Add extra salt or pepper if necessary. Serve with freshly baked bread.
Goulash
Serves 6 persons
Ingredients
500 g ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper
1 can chopped tomatoes
I 12 dl corn
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon paprika powder
2 teaspoons chilli powder
2 cloves of garlic
3 dl uncooked penne pasta
How to:
Heat the pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the meat and cook until crumbled and browned. Add the onions and pepper and let it cook for 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, corn, tomato puree, paprika and chilli powder, and the garlic. Add the pasta and enough water to cover the ingredients, pushing the past beneath the surface of the liquid. Make sure not to fill the pressure cooker to more than half (the pasta will expand). Close the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator to high pressure (2). Turn on the heating source to maximum and wait for a steady stream of steam from the pressure regulator. Leave the pressure cooker to cook for 8 minutes. Turn off the heating source. Leave the pressure cooker to cool down naturally. Carefully open the lid when the indicator rod is back in its original position and the pressure has dropped completely. Serve with a sour cream and fresh bread.
