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HINTS AND TIPS

• Store the Pressure Cooker with the lid off to let air circulate.

• If in doubt select a lower cooking time. You can always check your food and then leave

it to cook a little longer.

• Cooking liquid doesn’t have to be plain water, alternatives are milk, tomato sauce,

stock or coconut milk.

• Cutting similar foods like meat or vegetables into evenly sized pieces will ensure

they cook at the same speed.

• Pressure cooking tends to intensify the flavour of herbs, seasonings, onion and garlic,

so use smaller quantities if adjusting a favourite recipe and choose fresh herbs rather
than dried.

• If your finished dish is too moist, place the cooking pot on the hob without a lid to

allow some of the liquid to evaporate.

• If it takes a long time for the cooking time to start:

- The energy supply is too weak. Set the source of heat to the highest setting.

• If the red safety valve has not lifted and no steam is escaping from the valve during

cooking:

This is normal in the first few minutes (as pressure is building up). Otherwise, check

the following:

- Check that the source of heat is strong enough. If not, increase it.

- Check that the amount of liquid in the cooking pot is sufficient.

- Check that the pressure control valve is not set to

- Check that the Pressure Cooker is correctly closed.

- Check that the sealing ring or the edge of the cooking pot is not damaged.

• If the safety valve has lifted and no steam is escaping from the pressure control valve

during cooking:

- Hold the Pressure Cooker under cold water to release the steam.

- Open the cooking pot. Clean the pressure control valve and the safety valve.

• If the steam around the lid dissipates, check the following:

- Check that the lid is closed.

- Check that the sealing ring is inserted correctly.

- Check the condition of the sealing ring (and replace it if necessary).

- Check that the lid, safety valve and pressure control valve are clean.

- Check that the edge of the cooking pot is in a good condition.

Summary of Contents for 18434

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Model 18434 PRESSURE COOKERS 3L Model 18435 5 5L ...

Page 2: ... well loved desserts like steamed puddings Here at Lakeland our award winning family owned business still offers the same excellent quality value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s Our products are hand picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come CONTENTS Produ...

Page 3: ...hand closing system 2 Red safety valve 3 Pressure control valve 4 Safety window 5 Lid with sealing ring 2 6 Heat resistant handles on cooking pot 7 Cooking pot 8 Thermal sandwich bottom 9 Trivet 10 Additional glass lid 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 4: ... bags are not toys 1 This Pressure Cooker must not be used by any persons who are not familiar with how to use it 2 The Pressure Cooker must never be left unattended when it is under pressure 3 DO NOT allow children in the vicinity of the Pressure Cooker when it is in use or play with the Pressure Cooker 4 This Pressure Cooker is not intended for use by people including children with reduced physi...

Page 5: ... damage it Do not use in an oven in a microwave or under the grill 15 See the extra instructions on preparing special dishes in the instructions for use in the READ BEFORE FIRST USE section pages 7 9 16 When the cooking pot is hot only use the handles to touch it DO NOT allow handles to extend over burners or over the front of the hob Always use dry oven gloves or cloth when handling the cooking p...

Page 6: ...ions for use are stored carefully 28 The cooking pot must not be used for deep frying with oil or fat 29 Never leave fat unattended Please note that hot fat may ignite Do not extinguish burning fat with water instead use a suitable blanket or a Class F fire extinguisher 30 Never use your Pressure Cooker without adding water or liquid this would seriously damage it 31 Food should never be dry cooke...

Page 7: ...ildren This Pressure Cooker must only be used for its intended purpose of pressure cooking It can only be used as a normal cooking pot without the lid Never use it in the oven or microwave Always monitor the Pressure Cooker when heating it on the highest setting When using an electric hob the hot plate must be smaller than the diameter of the cooking pot or the same size When using a gas hob the h...

Page 8: ...s or other grains As this food whirls up during cooking there is a risk that the pressure control valve may become blocked If the contents are mushy shake the Pressure Cooker gently before opening depressurised During the cooking process jets of steam escape vertically from the centre of the pressure control valve when the cooking temperature is reached Please take care not to come into contact wi...

Page 9: ...aling ring are clean and functional before each use Take particular care to ensure that the safety valve on the underside of the lid can be moved Before each cooking process the pin should be checked to ensure it can be moved against the spring pressure BEFORE COOKING ...

Page 10: ... audibly attach to the edge of the cooking pot and the control arrows 2a are no longer visible 3 Adding food Observe the minimum liquid quantity of 250 ml see pages 11 and 16 The minimum filling quantity of liquid and food should be at least 1 3 of the volume of the cooking pot Now add the food that you wish to cook Fill the cooking pot to a max 1 2 full for food that will expand or foam up Fill t...

Page 11: ...eased Do not change directly from position 2 to position Instead change first from position 2 to position 1 wait a few seconds and then change to position If you are using pressure level 1 you can change directly from position 1 to Caution The steam is very hot see page 19 Other pressure release methods are described on page 20 9 Opening the Pressure Cooker If no more steam is escaping you can ope...

Page 12: ...ions You will cook healthier food As the food is cooked using steam in an oxygen free cooking pot and as the cooking times are shorter your food is prepared in a particularly gentle way Each minute you save means you gain important vitamins nutrients and minerals You will cook more delicious food The oxygen free cooking process ensures that the flavour and natural colours of your vegetables are la...

Page 13: ...e the cooking pot open 2 If the safety valve is no longer visible the cooking pot is no longer under pressure and can be opened If for some unforeseeable reason the pressure control valve does not release steam correctly and excess pressure is generated inside the cooking pot the safety valve opens automatically in accordance with the prescribed values in order to release the excess pressure 3 The...

Page 14: ...ring Sealing rings are subject to wear and may need to be replaced Important Only use genuine sealing rings supplied by us 6 Heat resistant handles on cooking pot WARNING Not suitable for oven use 7 The Pressure Cooker This Pressure Cooker comes in a timeless and appealing design made from high quality and easy care stainless steel 18 10 Hand wash only The cooking pot must be used with the glass l...

Page 15: ... This is an extra strong base for use on all types of hob It is absolutely robust and guarantees optimal heating properties while saving energy It is suitable for all types of hob 8 Stainless steel 18 10 Aluminium Stainless steel 18 0 ...

Page 16: ... food that you wish to cook The liquid and food should fill the cooking pot to at least 1 3 of its volume Fill the cooking pot to a max 1 2 full for food that will expand or foam up Fill the cooking pot to a max 2 3 full for all other food Please observe the filling quantity scale inside the cooking pot Please check that there is sufficient clearance between the food that you are cooking and the l...

Page 17: ...he button with your index finger so that the clamping jaws audibly attach to the edge of the cooking pot and the control arrows are no longer visible The trivet insert Place the trivet inside the cooking pot if you wish to raise food such as joints of meat off the base of the pot or out of the cooking liquid The trivet may also be used to keep heatproof dishes off the base of the pot ...

Page 18: ...radual cooking approx 113 C cooking organic food For steaming sensitive food like vegetables fish etc 2 Position 2 For quick cooking approx 120 C quick cooking For cooking and braising e g meat soup stews etc Table of cooking times on pages 23 26 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...gins from this moment The hob must now be set to a low setting This will prevent any unnecessary energy consumption and avoid the risk of the cooking pot cooking dry 4 The cooking time is complete Switch off the hob 5 Slowly and gradually allow steam to escape Turn the pressure control valve from the preselected cooking level to the level At pressure level 2 first turn the pressure down to level 1...

Page 20: ... position 1 to WARNING The escaping steam is very hot The steam escapes upwards Please do not place your hands over the valve wait until no more steam is escaping and the pressure indicator is no longer visible This method is not suitable for food that is mushy or that creates a lot of foam 3 Quick pressure release Hold the cooking pot under the tap and allow moderately cold running water to run o...

Page 21: ...r before starting to clean Do not use any abrasive alkaline or chlorinated detergents or steel wool PLEASE NOTE The Pressure Cooker hand wash only Store the Pressure Cooker with the lid off to let air circulate Wipe off the sealing ring rinse it under warm running water and dry it off In normal use the sealing ring should be replaced every 1 2 years depending on the number of cooking processes it ...

Page 22: ...t and lower normally When doing so please ensure that the grooves on the valve can be inserted into the appropriate retainers When doing so please ensure that the grooves on the valve can be inserted into the appropriate retainers Store the clean and dry Pressure Cooker in a clean dry and safe place Do not place the lid on the cooking pot or close it instead it can be placed upside down on the coo...

Page 23: ...ving to cook them for hours Our featured recipes will help you get a feel for your Pressure Cooker giving you the confidence to go on and adapt your favourite recipes for pressure cooking FRESH VEGETABLES Wash and peel vegetables as normal They cook very fast in a Pressure Cooker usually on the highest setting The times in the cooking chart are simply a guide cooking times will depend on freshness...

Page 24: ...enderness the temperature of the meat before it goes in the pot size thickness and weight Expensive cuts of meat will dry out and taste bland so are best avoided in favour of more economical cuts Chicken is easily overcooked especially boneless fillets The meat is first browned in the cooking pot with the lid removed The necessary liquid is then added when deglazing If any pieces are too large cut...

Page 25: ...release of pressure to stop the cooking White rice including medium and long grain basmati and jasmine is also cooked as above Short rice such as Arborio is usually cooked at high pressure followed by a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking All grains need a little fat to prevent foaming as they cook so add around 1 tablespoon of butter or oil for each cup of grain Season with salt if d...

Page 26: ...d The cooking times chart above offers a guide to cooking times for pulses which have NOT been soaked overnight Tenderness after cooking will vary according age and moisture content Pulses may appear to store well for lengthy periods but they do dry out over time It s best to buy little and often and keep them in the fridge or even better soak them overnight drain and freeze in portion sizes ready...

Page 27: ...t to taste Ingredients WHAT YOU DO Over a low heat gently heat the oil in the cooking pot add the bacon and fry for 3 4 minutes until the fat begins to melt Add the chopped onion turn the heat up to medium and cook for 2 3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent Add the remaining vegetables and the lentils and cook for 2 more minutes Pour in the stock place the lid on the pot with the pres...

Page 28: ...d the pork and combine well Place the trivet in the base of the cooking pot then add the meat and the water Place the lid on the pot with the pressure regulating valve turned to high and lock the lid Turn the heat up high on the hob and bring to pressure then reduce the heat and cook 10 minutes Turn off the heat Release the pressure as described on page 20 remove the lid and stir in the rest of th...

Page 29: ...e pot with the pressure regulating valve turned to high and lock the lid Turn the heat up high and bring to pressure then reduce the heat and cook for 6 minutes per 500g chicken Turn off the heat Release the pressure as described on page 20 and remove the lid With a sharp knife pierce a chicken leg to ensure the juices run clear and the chicken is fully cooked Lift out the chicken and let it rest ...

Page 30: ...add the rice and cloves and cook for about 2 minutes stirring Remove the mixture from the pot and set aside Fry the onion and garlic in the pot over a medium heat add the lamb and cook for 5 10 minutes stirring constantly until all the meat has browned Add all the spices the bay leaf tomatoes and salt cook for 3 4 minutes and then pour in the water Place the lid on the pot with the pressure regula...

Page 31: ...g Mozzarella grated 100g 150g WHAT YOU DO Place the sausages onion and mushrooms in the cooking pot and cook on a low heat until they start to brown Add the macaroni stock cream salt and pepper Place the lid on the pot with the pressure regulating valve turned to high and lock the lid Turn the heat up high and bring to pressure then reduce the heat and cook for 7 minutes Turn off the heat Release ...

Page 32: ...arge heatproof dish Cover with foil and place on the trivet if need be you can create two layers inside the cooking pot by placing the base of a loose bottomed cake tin or another trivet between the layers Place the lid on the pot with the pressure regulating valve turned to low and lock the lid Turn the heat up high and bring to pressure then reduce the heat and cook for 6 minute for individual r...

Page 33: ...0g boneless breasts need just 4 5 minutes Chunks of casserole beef take 10 minutes and a roast of beef will cook in just under an hour Lamb chops can be ready in just 4 6 minutes and a lamb shank will take around 25 minutes Cook fish on the lower setting An average sized fillet will take just 2 3 minutes Apples cut into quarters will cook in 2 3 minutes Soft fruits such as strawberries or raspberr...

Page 34: ...ety valve has not lifted and no steam is escaping from the valve during cooking This is normal in the first few minutes as pressure is building up Otherwise check the following Check that the source of heat is strong enough If not increase it Check that the amount of liquid in the cooking pot is sufficient Check that the pressure control valve is not set to Check that the Pressure Cooker is correc...

Page 35: ... pot under cold water If the food is not cooked or is burnt check the following Check the cooking time too short or too long Check the power of the source of heat Check that the pressure control valve is set correctly Check the quantity of liquid If the handles on the cooking pot are loose Tighten the screws with a screwdriver ...

Page 36: ...ne of the safety systems has triggered what should I do Answer Switch off the source of heat Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool Open the Pressure Cooker Check and clean the pressure control valve the safety valve and the sealing ring When making all dishes always ensure that the appropriate amount of liquid is added the Pressure Cooker must never be allowed to cook dry Please ensure that the cookin...

Page 37: ...e standard EN 12778 09 05 B R K Vertriebs GmbH Peter Rommerskirchen Managing Director RECYCLING The packaging is made of recyclable materials Please dispose of these materials in an environmentally friendly manner and in the appropriate recycling containers If the product can no longer be used ask the responsible waste disposal association about the necessary disposal measures IMPORTANT SERVICE AN...

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Page 40: ...Lakeland Alexandra Buildings Windermere Cumbria UK LA23 1BQ Tel 44 0 15394 88100 www lakeland co uk ...

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