Quick Chef 8510 - Frying Pan OBH NORDICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Frying Pan
Brand	OBH Nordica
Model	Quick Chef 8510
Diameter	28 cm
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg
Material	Aluminum body with non-stick coating
Non-Stick Coating	Yes, PTFE-free ceramic
Handle Material	Bakelite or silicone, stay-cool
Induction Compatible	Yes, with ferromagnetic base
Dishwasher Safe	No, hand wash recommended
Oven Safe	Up to 180°C
Lid Included	No
Heat Source	All hob types including induction
Care Instructions	Use wooden or silicone utensils; avoid metal
Safety Features	Stay-cool handle, oven-safe temperature limit
Spare Parts Available	Yes, handles and lids can be ordered
Repairability	Handle replaceable; coating not repairable

Frequently Asked Questions - Quick Chef 8510 OBH NORDICA

Is the OBH Nordica Quick Chef 8510 pan suitable for induction hobs?

Yes, the pan has a ferromagnetic base making it compatible with induction hobs.

Can I put this pan in the dishwasher?

No, it is recommended to hand wash with mild soap and a soft sponge to preserve the non-stick coating.

What utensils should I use with this non-stick pan?

Use wooden, silicone, or plastic utensils. Avoid metal utensils to prevent scratching the coating.

Is the pan oven-safe?

Yes, it is oven-safe up to 180°C. However, the handle may become hot; use oven mitts.

What is the diameter of the Quick Chef 8510 pan?

The pan has a diameter of 28 cm.

Does the pan come with a lid?

No, the Quick Chef 8510 is sold without a lid. You can purchase a compatible lid separately.

How do I clean the pan properly?

Allow the pan to cool, then wash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

Can I use metal scouring pads on this pan?

No, metal scouring pads will damage the non-stick coating. Use only non-abrasive sponges.

Is the coating PTFE-free?

Yes, the pan features a PTFE-free ceramic non-stick coating.

What should I do if the handle becomes loose?

You can tighten the screws on the handle if it loosens over time. Replacement handles are available if needed.

USER MANUAL Quick Chef 8510 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 //

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: [phone]

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

1. Safety valve
2. Nut for venting pipe
3. Lid handle
4. Push button
5. Indicator rod
6. Pressure regulator

6a: Control shaft

6b: Spring

6c: Spring

6d: Control shaft cover

6e: Control shaft axis

6f: Sealing ring

1. Lid
2. Safety window
3. Rubber gasket
4. Body side handle
5. Cooker body
6. Body long handle
7. 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.

1. 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 φ . 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:

1. The heating temperature is too low
2. There is not enough liquid in the cooker
3. 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
4. The rubber gasket is not clean.

Solution:

1. Increase the heat

2. Increase the amount of liquid

3. Release the pressure inside (if there is any) and redo the fitting of the handles by pushing the plate into the correct position.
4. Clean the rubber gasket.

It happens:

Steam escapes from underneath the cover.

Possible reason:

1. The rubber gasket is not clean.
2. The rubber gasket is worn out.

Solution:

1. Clean the rubber gasket.
2. 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:

1. The heating temperature is too high.
2. The pressure cooker is filled over its maximum capacity.

Solution:

1. Decrease the heat.
2. 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:

1. There is still pressure in the cooker.

Solution:

1. 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:

1. The mark "O" and the triangle are not aligned properly.
2. The rubber gasket is not in correct position

Solution:

1. Lift off the lid and use the markings to make the lid and body handles align properly.

2. 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:

1. The pressure in the cooker is excess as the vent pipe is damaged or the regulator is not clean.
2. The safety valve sealing ring is worn out or damaged.
3. The safety valve sealing ring is not at the right position.

Solution:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. The rubber gasket is worn.
2. Over high pressure is used.

Solution:

1. 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.
2. 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

1. Read the instruction manual carefully before use, and save it for future use.
2. Use the pressure cooker only for the intended use.
3. 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.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children are not always able to understand potential risks.
5. Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven.
6. Move the pressure cooker under pressure with greatest care. Do not touch hot surfaces.

Use handles and knobs. If necessary, use gloves for protection.

1. 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.
2. Never force the pressure cooker open. Do not open before making sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped. See Instructions for use.
3. Never use the pressure cooker without adding water as this could seriously damage it.
4. 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.
5. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use.
6. 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.
7. When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
8. Before each use, check that the valves are clean and not obstructed. See Cleaning and maintenance.
9. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying of food.
10. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in the Instructions for use.
11. The appliance must only be operated using original OBH Nordica spare parts.
12. The appliance is for domestic use only.
13. 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: [phone] 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.