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Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you 
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book.   Issue A14

Kambrook - New Zealand

Private Bag 94411

Botany, Manukau

Auckland 2163

New Zealand

Customer Service Line/

Spare Parts 0800 273 845 

Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513

www.kambrook.co.nz

Kambrook - Australia

Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate

1A Hale Street

Botany NSW 2019

Australia

Customer Service Line 1300 139 798

Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337

www.kambrook.com.au

Summary of Contents for KPR620

Page 1: ...w Zealand Private Bag 94411 Botany Manukau Auckland 2163 New Zealand Customer Service Line Spare Parts 0800 273 845 Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513 www kambrook co nz Kambrook Australia Building 2 Port Air Industrial Estate 1A Hale Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia Customer Service Line 1300 139 798 Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337 www kambrook com au ...

Page 2: ...KPR620 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 3: ...use In the event that you need some assistance with your Kambrook appliance please contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 139 798 Australia or 0800 273 845 New Zealand Alternatively visit us on our website at www kambrook com au or www kambrook co nz ...

Page 4: ...rook Recommends p4 Safety First Your Kambrook Pressure Express p7 Using Your Kambrook p11 Pressure Express Trouble Shooting Guide p25 Care Cleaning and Storage p26 The Do s Don ts p29 of Pressure Cooking Recipes p30 ...

Page 5: ...s operate the Pressure Cooker on a stable and heat resistant surface Do not leave the Pressure Cooker unattended when in use This Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure Improper use may result in injury When using this Pressure Cooker ensure the lid is properly assembled and locked into position before use Use the removable cooking bowl supplied with the Pressure Cooker only Do not use any other bow...

Page 6: ... place hot removable cooking bowl into cold water Do not use the removable cooking bowl for food storage The removable cooking bowl is not designed for storing food in the freezer To prevent scratching the non stick surface of the removable cooking bowl always use wooden or plastic utensils Steam vents from the pressure release valve Always position steam vent on lid away from yourself to avoid sc...

Page 7: ...ove the power cord if detachable from the appliance and allow all parts to cool Do not place this appliance on or near a heat source such as hot plate oven or heaters Position the appliance at a minimum distance of 20cm away from walls curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation Fully unwind the power cord before use Co...

Page 8: ...to select preferred pressure cooking setting as well as the Sauté function 6 Cool touch handles which also act as a lid holder 7 Brushed stainless steel housing Not Shown Stainless steel trivet raises food out of the liquid Rice measuring cup Heat resistant serving spoon and ladle Condensation collector NOTE For pressure cooking the control dial will only start to count down once the cooker has pr...

Page 9: ...d the pressure release valve located on the underside of the lid under the removable metal basket see point 11 Poking a skewer through the opening assists in keeping the valve clear of debris or residue d The cover on the pressure release valve cover should also be removed to clean Your Kambrook Pressure Express continued Pressure release valve underside of lid view Removable cover Pressure releas...

Page 10: ...re Safety Valve 10 Rubber Gasket The pressure safety valve provides an additional level of safety In the remote case that the pressure release valve cannot release pressure due to blockage the safety valve will activate and release the excessive pressure a The rubber gasket helps seal the lid so that pressure can build within the pressure cooker The gasket fits snugly around the metal gasket ring ...

Page 11: ...wise to close The symbol will now align the symbol markings on the housing Slots are located in the handles on the sides of the pressure cooker allowing the lid to be stored upright on the unit for stirring or removing food It also allows any condensation from the lid to drip into the condensation collector Condensation collector attaches to the side of the pressure cooker and collects any excess ...

Page 12: ...d wash with warm soapy water Dry thoroughly Wash the lid in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly Fig 2 5 Return the dry and clean silicone rubber gasket so that it sits securely around the gasket ring See Fig 3 Ensure that it is fitted correctly See Care Cleaning and Storage section in this booklet for more details Fig 3 NOTE If the silicone rubber gasket is not correctly fitted back into the gaske...

Page 13: ...s 24 min Roast meat legumes pulses 30 min when lid is locked in place Sauté Brown or seal meat vegetables sauces Works if lid is off and dial is set to Sauté Turn dial to off to finish The times above are only a suggestion Times will vary depending on type and amount of food content Times do not include the time it takes to pressurise The selection control dial will start to count down only after ...

Page 14: ...wn noodles and pasta and rhubarb as these foods can foam froth splatter and clog the pressure release valve and lid lock actuator NOTE Before proceeding ensure that the minimum combined food and liquid amount placed into the removable cooking bowl is 250ml with at least 50ml of liquid for every 200 grams of food Always follow the maximum and minimum quantities of liquid stated in instructions and ...

Page 15: ...ll stop operating or the selection control dial will stop counting down if there is insufficient liquid Add more liquid if this happens and resume cooking WARNING Do not place your face or any other body part over the pressure cooker whilst in use as the steam can cause serious burns WARNING Do not attempt to open the pressure cooker lid after pressure cooking until all internal pressure has been ...

Page 16: ...the pressure release valve has released all the steam wait an additional minute before opening the lid to ensure any boiling liquid inside settles Remove the lid by turning the handle counter clockwise and lifting the lid up and away being careful as some condensation may have formed on the underside of the lid Place the lid on a heat resistant surface or upright in the lid holder in either of the...

Page 17: ...sure cooking has finished 1 If the pressure release valve is NOT manually moved from the sealing to the venting position the steam will release slowly out of the pressure release valve automatically This slow release method is recommended for recipes containing larger quantities of liquid such as soups and casseroles to prevent liquid being forced out with the steam 2 Alternatively use a heat proo...

Page 18: ...reen POWER light will illuminate 4 Move the selection control dial to the Sauté setting See Fig 6 Fig 6 5 Allow the Pressure Express a couple of minutes to preheat Add oil if applicable into the removable cooking bowl NOTE Do not place the lid on the Pressure Express when using the Sauté function 6 Place the food to be cooked as per recipe being used into the removable cooking bowl Depending on th...

Page 19: ...esults If cooking vegetables on their own the usual ratio of liquid to vegetable is 1 cup to 1kg or 1 cup of water to every 1kg of vegetables Frozen vegetables must be thawed Root vegetables such as potato and beets should be cut into small even sized pieces to ensure more even cooking results Peel vegetables when appropriate Keep in mind that some vegetables like potatoes and beetroots hold shape...

Page 20: ... 6 cups 8 5 cups up to the 6 marking inside the bowl 12 cups 8 cups 11 cups up to the 8 marking inside the bowl 16 cups 10 cups 13 5 cups up to the 10 marking inside the bowl 20 cups NOTE The cooking table uses the cup provided for all measurements For an accurate result pour the rice first and fill with water until you reach the corresponding marking inside the cooking bowl TIP To avoid any matti...

Page 21: ...he rice cooker bowl and place at the bottom TIP After cooking is over wait for at least 10 minutes before opening the rice cooker It will give some time to the rice to absorb any excess moisture WARNING Some foods expand during pressure cooking such as rice and legumes Do not fill removable cooking bowl over full For Best Results Wash rice well until water runs clear Drain well and then add rice t...

Page 22: ...iquidy reduce the liquid content in future or use the sauté setting after cooking for reduction Pressure Cooking Legumes Dried beans peas and lentils are categorised as pulses and legumes which normally need to be cooked for a long time except in a pressure cooker For Best Results 500g of dried legumes creates approximately 3 4 cups cooked legumes depending on the type Add beans or peas and water ...

Page 23: ...ressure cooker creates tender flavoursome results as it breaks down and softens the connective and muscle tissue within the meat making it easier to slice Suitable meat cuts for roasting Beef Blade Rump Rib Roast Fresh Silverside Topside Lamb Leg Mid Loin Rack Crown Roast Shank Shoulder Mini Roasts Veal Leg Loin Rack Shoulder Forequarter Pork Loin Neck Leg Racks remove skin fat For Best Results Me...

Page 24: ...ers removing stones if applicable For Best Results Wash peel and core fruit Slice to the desired size For whole fruit wash and peel only and ensure fruit will sit upright Cook fruit in a steamer basket not included sitting on the stainless steel trivet Add a minimum of cup liquid water or juice for sliced fruit and 1 cup of liquid for whole fruit Sugar and any flavourings such as cinnamon or vanil...

Page 25: ...ts White fish fillets 8 10 minutes 2 3 minutes Legumes Cannellini beans Chick peas Lima beans large 12 15 minutes 40 45 minutes 25 30 minutes 2 hours 6 8 minutes 30 minutes Vegetables Beetroot baby or large beetroot quartered Carrots 2cm slices Corn on the cob halved or thirds Pumpkin diced Potato diced 6 8 minutes 20 25 minutes 3 5 minutes 6 10 minutes 3 5 minutes 10 12 minutes 12 15 minutes 20 3...

Page 26: ... the instructions Replace the gasket Ensure that the lid is fitted correctly Leakage from the pressure release valve Food trapped in pressure release valve Clean the pressure release valve Lid lock actuator unable to rise Not enough food content and liquid to create pressure Lid lock actuator blocked Leakage from rubber gasket Add more liquid food to bowl Clean the lid lock actuator Clean rubber g...

Page 27: ...nal position around the gasket ring See the instructions on how to remove and replace the silicone rubber gasket as per instructions in this booklet NOTE Soak the silicone rubber gasket in a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and water to help eliminate odours such as spices before cleaning NOTE After cooking rice or large meals some cooking liquid may pool under the lid around the cooking bowl This i...

Page 28: ...esult in blockage Pull the removable metal basket away from the lid to access See Fig 9 Clean the metal basket in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly Clean the pressure release valve and lid lock actuator as per points 10 and 11 before replacing the metal basket Fig 9 10 To clean the pressure release valve See Fig 10 with both the pressure release valve cover and the metal basket removed wipe arou...

Page 29: ...is fully cooled before storing NOTE A mixture of 1 tbsp vanilla cup lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon rind and 500ml of hot water pressure cooked for 5 minutes can help eliminate food odours Storage Always unplug the power cord and allow the unit to cool down before cleaning and storage Once the Pressure Express is clean and dry place the trivet measuring cups and serving spoons inside the removable cookin...

Page 30: ... cook without at least 50ml of liquid for every 200gram of food content Pack and store with the lid resting upside down on the removable cooking bowl in a well ventilated area The Do s and Don ts of Pressure Cooking Never Place water or other liquids into the stainless steel base Immerse base cord or plug of the Pressure Express in water or any other liquid Touch hot surfaces with bare hands Deep ...

Page 31: ...ed cubed to 1cm 3 cups Arborio rice 6 cups vegetable stock 1 large brown onion peeled thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic peeled minced 1 cup boiling water 100g grated parmesan cheese to serve bunch parsley washed roughly chopped to serve 1 Turn the selection control dial to Sauté to commence cooking Wait around 2 3 minutes for the unit to heat 2 Place the honey and butter into the removable cooking bow...

Page 32: ...il the timer has counted down to OFF 6 Turn the pressure release valve to the venting position and remove lid once depressurised 7 Stir through the water and remaining cup of chicken stock 8 Top with parmesan and basil to serve Vanilla Rice Pudding Serves 8 2 tbsp butter melted 2 cups medium grain white rice 1 3 cup caster sugar 1 1 2 cups water 2 cups milk 1 x 59g free range egg lightly whisked 1...

Page 33: ...peeled diced 3 stalks celery diced 2 tsp black peppercorns 1 cup white wine 1 litre vegetable stock 1 2 bunch parsley washed roughly chopped to serve Sour cream to taste to serve 1 Turn the selection control dial to Sauté to commence cooking 2 Add oil and let heat Add the onion garlic and ham hock and sauté until golden brown Once sautéing is complete turn the dial back to OFF 3 Add the peas bay l...

Page 34: ...d once depressurised 6 Using a mini food processor or chopper combine the coriander pesto ingredients into a separate bowl and process until combined Season to taste 7 To serve ladle soup into bowls and spoon coriander pesto into the soup Stir through and squeeze fresh lime to taste Green Curry Pumpkin Soup Serves 6 8 4 cloves garlic whole 1 brown onion peeled roughly chopped 1 tbsp green curry pa...

Page 35: ...hed potatoes Sesame Chicken Wings Serves 8 1 2 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp kecap manis 2 tsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 x small Birdseye chillies minced 2 x cloves garlic minced 2kg chicken wings or chicken nibblets 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted 1 cup shallots peeled and thinly sliced to serve 1 Place the soy honey oil k...

Page 36: ...the selection control dial to Sauté to commence cooking Wait around 2 3 minutes for the unit to heat Add the curry paste into the removable cooking bowl and sauté for around 5 minutes stirring occasionally Once sautéing is complete turn the dial back to OFF 3 Add the meat coconut cream cinnamon lime leaves potatoes brown sugar and star anise and fish sauce then stir until well combined 4 Lock the ...

Page 37: ... coriander and serve over fluffy rice Satay Beef Serves 6 1tbsp peanut oil 1 brown onion thinly sliced 1 clove garlic peeled minced tsp lemon rind large red chilli thinly sliced 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tsp curry powder cup coconut cream 1 tbsp kecap manis cup crunchy peanut butter 1kg beef blade or rump steak diced Fresh coriander to serve Cooked rice to serve 1 Turn the selection control dial ...

Page 38: ...s instead of fresh drop to cup Chicken with Sicilian Olives and Preserved Lemon Cous Cous Serves 10 RECIPE NOTE For best results this dish should be marinated overnight 2kg chicken thigh fillets fat trimmed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp dried parsley 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika 150g Sicilian olives drained of liquid 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp ginger minced 1 lemon thinly sliced 1 c...

Page 39: ...ver chicken topped with fresh shallots TIP You can find ginger syrup in the cordial section of major supermarkets Three Bean and Vegetable Stew Serves 8 2 tbsp olive oil 40g butter 4 cloves garlic peeled minced 2 brown onions thinly sliced 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 carrots peeled diced 2 stalks celery diced 2 potatoes peeled diced into 2cm pieces 420g can red kidney beans drained rinsed 420g can butte...

Page 40: ... 1 2 cup chicken stock Rind of 1 2 lemon 2 tsp flaked salt Pasta cooked to serve 1 2 bunch parsley washed roughly chopped to serve 1 Turn the selection control dial to Sauté to commence cooking Heat 2 tbsp of the oil and then seal the chicken for around 2 minutes on each side and set aside 2 Add the remaining olive oil to the removable cooking bowl and sauté the onion garlic and capsicum until gol...

Page 41: ...m the pan and set aside Add the red wine and simmer until reduce to half Once sautéing is complete turn the dial back to OFF Add eshallots and shanks plus remaining ingredients into the removable cooking bowl and stir until well combined 3 Lock the lid onto the cooker and move the pressure release valve to the sealing position 4 Turn the selection control dial to Roast or 30 minutes to commence pr...

Page 42: ...icken and strain the vegetables so you are left with only the chicken stock Store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight and then skim the solidified fat off with a spoon Tomato Passata Makes approx 2 litres 3 tbsp olive oil 2 brown onions diced 2 cloves garlic peeled minced 2 kg tomatoes quartered 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp salt 1 Turn the selection control dial to Sauté to commence cooki...

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