Bellini BTPRC250, Manual

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2. Releasing pressure after cooking
After cooking is completed and before the lid is
opened, the pressure from the appliance needs
to be released. There are two techniques for
doing this:
Natural Pressure Release –
Following pressure cooking, allow the unit to
remain on Keep Warm. The pressure will
begin to drop – time required for the pressure
to drop depends on the amount of liquid in
the pressure cooker and the length of time
for which that pressure was maintained.
Natural Pressure Release takes approximately
12 to 30 minutes. Cooking will continue
during this time, therefore it is recommended
for certain cuts of meats, and some desserts.
When pressure is fully released, the Floater
Valve (Pressure Indicator) drops.
Quick Pressure Release –
Turn the Pressure regulator Valve to the OPEN
position and allow the steam and pressure to
escape, only do this with the aid of tongs or by
wearing oven mitts.
Steam will immediately begin to release through
the valve vents.
Keep face, hands and forearms away from steam
when it is releasing.
Do not release the pressure with the
appliance positioned under overhanging
cabinets, as these can be damaged by the
steam.
When pressure is fully released, the Floater
Valve (Pressure Indicator) drops.
WARNING:
When cooking soup or viscous liquid, do not
release pressure by turning the pressure regulator
valve to “OPEN” position immediately after
cooking, otherwise liquid might spurt from the
pressure regulator valve.
Wait until the pressure is naturally released and
the floater valve has dropped to open the top lid.
3. Opening the lid in a safe manner
Keep a safe distance from the appliance and
take special care when opening the lid!
Do not open the lid until the pressure is fully
released and the pressure floater valve is
completely drops down.
Never remove the pressure regulator when it is
releasing pressure.
Use extreme caution when releasing pressure.
Use tongs, similar utensils or oven mitts to turn the
Pressure Regulator valve to the OPEN position.
Keep face, hands and forearms away from steam
release vents when releasing pressure.
For large quantities of foods and liquid type
food (e.g. porridge), do not set the Pressure
Regulator release valve to “OPEN” position
immediately after the cooking is finished, as the
fluid food might spurt through the vent pipe and
cause burns. Instead, use the natural pressure
release method and wait until the floater valve
drops.
After confirming that the Floater Valve (Pressure
Indicator) is completely down, grasp the lid
handle and open the lid by turning it clockwise
and lift to remove. Take care to keep face,
hands and forearms away from steam release
vents until pressure is completely released.
Note: During the Keep Warm period, a little
condensation will settle in the upper rim of
the appliance, this is as a result of the
appliance naturally de-pressurizing during the
first halve hour in Keep Warm Mode, this is
normal. Take special care when opening the
lid.
Warning! Danger of scalding!
This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding
injuries.