Bellini BTPRC250, Manual

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Using the appliance
Before First Use
Remove any packaging materials from your
electric pressure cooker.
Take out all accessories from the inner pot.
Clean the parts of the electric pressure cooker
thoroughly before using it for the first time (see
Chapter “Care and Cleaning”).
Make sure all parts are completely dry before
you start using the electric pressure cooker.
Preparations before cooking
Before using the electric pressure cooker to cook
food, follow below preparation steps:
• Place the appliance on a stable, level and
heat-resistant surface where you intend to
cook.
• Hold the lid handle and turn it clockwise until
the top lid cannot move any more, then lift up
the top lid.
• Take out the inner pot from the electric
pressure cooker and put the pre-washed food
in the inner pot.
• Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry, and
then put it back into the electric pressure
cooker.
• Place the top lid onto the electric pressure
cooker and turn it anti-clockwise till the top lid
is properly locked.
• Position the pressure regulator valve in the
“CLOSE” position. Make sure the floater valve
on the top lid drops down before cooking.
Note: For the best results, before each use make
sure that:
• The sealing ring is not damaged and
properly assembled around the edge of the
detachable inner lid.
• The pressure regulator valve and floater valve
are clean and not blocked.
• The condensation collector is assembled
correctly on rear of the appliance.
Condensation
Collector
• The outside of the inner pot is dry and clean,
and that there is no foreign residue on the
heating element.
• The inner pot is in proper contact with the
heating element.
Instructions for Use
This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper
use may result in scalding injury.
1. Adding ingredients before cooking
a. Do not fill the inner pot with less than 1/5 or
more than 4/5 full of food and liquid which
indicated by level mark inside the cooking
pot as “4/5” or “Full”.
The maximum volume of both food and liquid
is approximate 5 litres.
b. For food that expands during cooking such as
dried vegetables, beans, rice or grains ( these
ingredients expand a lot with absorption of
liquid ), do not fill the inner pot with more than
1/2 full of food and liquids.
The maximum volume of expands ingredients
and liquid is approximate 3 litres.
c. For rice cooking, follow the water level
indications on the inside of the inner pot to
add raw rice and water. From 2-12 cups
of rice can be cooked at a time. “cup” or
“cups” refers to the measuring cup provided
with the appliance.”
For cooking rice, do not exceed the “12”cups
mark indicated on the inside of the inner pot.
Note: Always ensure the ingredients is spread
evenly across the bottom of the inner pot and
not heaped to one side.