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Aviva

™

Pressure Cooker

with Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer

and Frypan functions

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

PE6100

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Summary of Contents for PE6100

Page 1: ...Aviva Pressure Cooker with Slow Cooker Rice Cooker Steamer and Frypan functions Instruction Recipe Booklet PE6100 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference ...

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Page 3: ... 9 Cooking menus overview 10 Cooking menus settings table 13 Cooking Pot markings 14 Using the Pressure Cooker menu 15 Using the Slow Cooker menu 16 Using the Rice menu 17 Rice Cooking Charts 19 Types of Rice 20 Using the Steam menu 21 Using the Brown Sauté Simmer menus 22 How to use the Time Delay 23 Care and Cleaning 24 Hints and Tips 26 Trouble Shooting Guide 30 Recipes 33 ...

Page 4: ... move or cover the unit whilst in operation Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit while it is in use as they will be hot After pressure cooking do not open the lid until the internal pressure has been released If the lid will not turn to unlock this is because there is pressure inside the unit Do not force the lid open Be careful when lifting and removing lid after cooking Always tilt the li...

Page 5: ... an appliance unattended while in use Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame electric element or on a heated oven Do not place on top of any other appliance Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface Do not operate any electrical appliance with a dama...

Page 6: ...ng Lid The lid is used for all menus except Frypan Remove the lid whilst in Frypan Brown Sauté Simmer menus Condensation Collector Control Panel Marking inside the pan Max PC marketing is for Pressure and Slow Cooker menus Max Rice Cup marking is for the Rice menu ...

Page 7: ...s non stick for easy cleaning 6L capacity is perfect for a large family Cool Touch Handles Non slip feet Keeps the unit secure on the bench top during use and prevents scratching of bench top surfaces Rice Spoon Serving Spoon Rice Measuring Cup Ensures accurate measuring of rice to achieve perfect results every time ...

Page 8: ...ures of your Sunbeam PE6100 Pressure Multi Cooker continued Lid Lock Valve Steam Release Valve Cover Sealing Gasket Cooking Rack Cooking rack is suitable for steaming Pressure Steam Release Valve Lid Lock Rod ...

Page 9: ...ous cooking menus when the MENU button is selected Pressure Cook Menu The Pressure Cook menu has two selectable heat settings LOW and HIGH Slow Cook Menu The Slow Cook menu has two selectable heat settings LOW and HIGH Rice Cook Menu Steam Menu Frypan Menu Brown Sauté Simmer The Frypan menu has three heat settings Brown Sauté and Simmer 3 Time Button After you ve selected your Cooking menu set the...

Page 10: ...EEP WARM light is on cooking time is completed and the unit has automatically switched to Keep Warm setting High and Low When you ve selected Pressure or Slow Cook menu HIGH or LOW setting will display in the LCD Screen Clock display Will show the remaining time in the COOKING menus or elapsed time in the KEEP WARM mode Time and Delay DELAY will display when the unit is in the delay start setting ...

Page 11: ... Dry the sealing gasket and lid thoroughly before reattaching the sealing gasket to the lid See figure below Ensure the sealing gasket is smoothly and securely in place in the gasket holder If the sealing gasket is not in the correct position the lid will not be able to form a seal and will not be able to gain pressure 4 Remove the cooking pan and the condensation collector and wash in warm soapy ...

Page 12: ...e End of Cooking a Natural Release Method The unit is turned off and left to cool gradually until the pressure releases on its own The lid is then able to be removed Depending on the volume of food this can take 5 20 minutes b Quick Release Method Using an oven mitt flick the tab on the pressure and steam release valve to the RELEASE setting Do not place any part of your hand or body over the stea...

Page 13: ... to keep hot cooked food warm for serving Ideal Meals to Pressure Cook Soups stocks casseroles sauces e g pasta sauces meat dried beans not split peas rice firm vegetables beetroot potatoes and desserts such as pudding crème caramel Capacity When the unit is used on the Pressure Cook menu the maximum capacity to use is the MAX PC marking on the inside of the cooking pan The unit can not gain press...

Page 14: ...ice Cooking When cooking rice use the Rice menu This is suitable for all types of rice including White and Brown rice The Rice menu cooks under pressure for faster cooking Capacity When the unit is used on the Rice menu the maximum capacity is the 12 CUP marking inside the cooking pan Steaming The Steam menu is perfect for gently steaming fish and vegetables It is pre programmed to use the Low pre...

Page 15: ...ten used in pressure cooker and slow cooker recipes Sautéing onions allows caramelisation which contributes to flavour and colour in the end dish Simmer is a lower temperature around boiling point Use it to gently simmer sauces Capacity When the unit is used to Brown Sauté or Simmer it may be best to cook in batches to ensure the food is evenly cooked ...

Page 16: ...mum Programmable Cooking Time High 2 mins Low 2 mins High 30 mins Low 30 mins 2 mins 1 min NA Default Cooking Time High 15 mins Low 30 mins Warm 4 hours High 4 hours Low 8 hours Warm 4 hours 5 mins Warm 30 mins 5 min NA Time Increments 1 min to 20mins 5 min onwards 30 mins 1 min 1 min NA Settings High Low Warm High Low Warm Low Warm Low Brown Sauté Simmer Maximum Time Delay 4 hours 4 hours 4 hours...

Page 17: ...e For brown rice the maximum is the 10 cup line rice and water combined should not exceed 10 cup line The 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 and 2 3 markings are handy guides to use in your recipes Note Except when cooking rice never load the cooking pan above the maximum ingredient level line marked MAX PC on the inside of the cooking pot Foods that expand during cooking e g legumes should never go above the 3 5 ma...

Page 18: ... Each button press will adjust the time by 1 minute up to 20 minutes and increments of 5 mins thereafter to a maximum cooking time of 2 hours Note the minimum cooking time is 2 minutes and the maximum cooking time is 2 hours 7 Once you have set the desired MENU and cooking TIME settings press START 8 The Pressure Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking can commence When the unit is g...

Page 19: ...the TIME button and then press the and buttons until your desired time appears in the LCD screen Each button press will adjust the time by 30 minutes to a maximum cooking time of 9 hours Note the minimum cooking time is 30 minutes and the maximum cooking time is 9 hours 7 Once you have set the desired MENU and cooking TIME settings press START 8 Cooking will show in the LCD screen and the time wil...

Page 20: ...Using the finger tab flick the pressure and steam valve to the SEAL position 7 If the menu is not set to Rice set the cooking menu by scrolling through the MENU button until a light appears next to Rice on the control panel 8 To select the cooking time press the TIME button and then press the and buttons until your desired time appears in the LCD screen Each button press will adjust the time by 1 ...

Page 21: ...he finger tab on the pressure release valve TIP The Rice Cooking settings are in the Cooking Menu Settings Table on page 13 Note During cooking steam will build up in the unit so when lifting the lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect your hand ...

Page 22: ...es 8 8 11 minutes 9 9 12 minutes 10 10 13 minutes 11 11 14 minutes 12 12 15 minutes Rice Cooking Chart Brown Rice The maximum quantity of Brown Rice is 10 cups Uncooked Rice Quantity Using Rice Cup Fill to Water Indicator Approximate Cooking Time excluding time to gain pressure 3 3 17 minutes 4 4 20 minutes 5 5 23 minutes 6 6 26 minutes 7 7 28 minutes 8 8 30 minutes 9 9 32 minutes 10 10 35 minutes...

Page 23: ...ies of medium grain rice Arborio a soft cooking chalky rice used to make risotto and paella Medium white and brown rice White calrose a soft cooking rice used to make paella Medium brown is whole grain that has been hulled but not polished It has a nutty flavour and is slightly chewy in texture It can be used as an all rounder Long Grain the grains are long and narrow When cooked the grains remain...

Page 24: ...n and then press the and buttons until your desired time appears in the LCD screen Each button press will adjust the time by 1 minute up to a maximum cooking time of 30 minutes Note the minimum cooking time is 1 minute and the maximum cooking time is 30 minutes 7 Once you have set the desired MENU and cooking TIME settings press START 8 The Pressure Cooker needs to gain temperature before steam co...

Page 25: ...ault to the Pressure Cooker menu on the HIGH setting Pressure and HIGH will flash on the display 1 If the menu is not set to Brown Sauté or Simmer set the cooking menu by scrolling through the MENU button until a light appears next to the desired frypan setting on the control panel 2 Press START Note No TIME setting is needed for these 3 frypan menus Note No lid is to be used for these 3 frypan me...

Page 26: ...the delay time until 0 00 is reached When 0 00 is reached DELAY will remove from the screen to show that time delay has finished and TIME will be display to show that cooking time will commence The unit will begin to gain pressure As per the previous menu instructions when the unit is gaining pressure Cooking will flash in the LCD screen and the time will not count down When pressure has been reac...

Page 27: ...loth and polish dry DO NOT use harsh abrasives scourers or chemicals as these will damage the surfaces To prevent damage to the unit do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning use a soft cloth and mild detergent Condensation Collector Empty the condensation collection of water after each use Wash in warm soapy water Lid and Sealing Gasket Always examine the gasket before each use The silico...

Page 28: ...mence using the unit Gently hand clean the cover using warm soapy water Do not try to remove the valve cover just gently lift it up and down to clear debris Ensure it is completely dry before returning it to your unit Lid Lock Valve Gently lift the valve and ensure it is clear from debris before you commence using the unit Note Condensation may collect inside the unit under the removable cooking p...

Page 29: ...about a third of the time of conventional cooking methods When using frozen meats in your recipes the cooking time does not need to be altered Pressure will not be achieved until the internal temperature in the cooking pot is higher than the boiling point of water The cooking time will not begin until pressure is achieved it will just take longer to achieve pressure Liquid Do not use the pressure ...

Page 30: ...than root vegetables It is for this reason that we recommend chopping all vegetables to a similar small size Meat can be cut into larger chunks because if it is cut too small it will break up once cooked and tenderised Slow Cooking prevents evaporation resulting in the flavours and juices being maintained Keep this in mind when creating your own recipes as you may not require as much liquid as you...

Page 31: ...way through by inserting a skewer or knife into the meatiest part of the chicken The juices will be clear when the chicken is cooked through If the juices are pink a little more cooking is required Stocks You can easily make stocks Many slow cooker recipes use stock as part of the ingredients A good stock is also the base of a great soup Stocks can be bought at supermarkets however nothing beats t...

Page 32: ...s to ensure the food is evenly cooked Lid and Gasket Sealing Gasket The rubber gasket on the inside of your pressure cooker lid may deteriorate over time Leave the lid upturned for storage as this will also extend the life of the gasket Pressure and Steam Release Valve Ensure the pressure and steam valve is clear from debris before you commence using the unit Remove the valve and gently clean usin...

Page 33: ...check the sealing gasket is smoothly in place in the gasket holder Alternatively the sealing gasket may need to be replaced The unit can not gain pressure as the pressure and steam safety valve is not in the Seal position Check the valve and flick to the Seal position The LCD screen is blank The unit has no power Check the cord is inserted into the machine and that the power is switched on at the ...

Page 34: ...ly in place in the gasket holder Alternatively the sealing gasket may need to be replaced The Pressure and Steam release valve and the safety valve may be clogged Ensure the valves are clear of debris Difficult to open the lid The unit still has pressure Wait for the unit to release the pressure See Releasing Pressure at the end of Cooking on page 10 Alternatively check to see if the lid lock rod ...

Page 35: ...et the unit E05 Temperature is too high Open the lid and allow to cool After the mes sage disappears relock the lid ensure the valve is in the SEAL position and reset the program Dry Dry Error There is not enough liquid in the pan Carefully use the finger tab on the pressure release valve and flick to RELEASE When pressure has been released carefully remove the lid using oven mitts and add liquid ...

Page 36: ...ped 5 black peppercorns 5 parsley stems 1 bay leaf 8 cups water 1 Press MENU and select BROWN Press START Add oil and preheat for 2 minutes 2 Add half of the beef bones and brown off for 3 4 minutes Remove from pan and repeat with the remaining bones 3 Press STOP Press MENU and select SAUTE Press START Add carrots celery and onions Cook for 4 5 minutes or until tender Add remaining ingredients Pre...

Page 37: ... Once cooking is completed and the pressure has released set aside to cool 4 Strain Recipes Side Dishes Legume Cooking Times Ratio Cooking Time soaking not required Traditional Cooking Time excluding overnight soaking Chickpeas 3 cups of water to every 1 cup of fried beans 45 minutes 45 minutes 1 hour Cannellini Beans 25 minutes 1 1 hours Kidney Beans 25 minutes 1 1 hours Lentils 6 minutes 45 minu...

Page 38: ...epper to taste 1 Place chickpeas and water in the pan Secure lid 2 Press MENU and select PRESSURE HIGH Press TIME and set for 45 minutes Make sure the steam vent is closed Press START 3 Once cooking is completed and the pressure has released set aside to cool 4 Drain Place all remaining ingredients in food processor and process to form a smooth paste Season to taste with salt and pepper 5 Store in...

Page 39: ... salt and pepper Serve over rice with steamed Asian greens Chili Con Carne Serves 8 10 Menu Pressure Cooker 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2kg gravy beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 onions roughly chopped 1 large red capsicum seeds removed chopped 2 400g cans chopped tomatoes 2 cups beef stock cup fresh coriander roughly chopped cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoon...

Page 40: ...d capsicum deseeded sliced 1 yellow capsicum deseeded sliced cup white wine 800g can chopped tomatoes 1 cup kalamata olives 10 chicken thigh fillets skin removed 8 sprigs fresh thyme 2 anchovies Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Press MENU and select SAUTE Press START Add oil and preheat for 2 minutes 2 Add garlic onions and capsicums Cook for 4 5 minutes or until tender 3 Add wine a...

Page 41: ...pper Stir to combine Serve in bread rolls with pickles and coleslaw TIP If the sauce is too thin thicken with 2 tablespoons corn flour Bring to the simmer until thickened Duck Ragu Serves 4 6 Menu Pressure Cooker 1 tablespoons butter 500g duck breasts skin on deboned 100g bacon chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 onion finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary roughly chopped 2 tablespoo...

Page 42: ... taste 1 Press MENU and select SAUTE Press START Add butter and preheat for 2 minutes 2 Add garlic and onions Cook for 4 5 minutes or until tender Remove half of the onion mixture Press STOP 3 In a large bowl combine half of the onion mixture with breadcrumbs parsley lemon oregano parmesan and paprika Season with salt and pepper Stuff each squid tube with equal amounts of crumb mixture Secure ends...

Page 43: ...ss MENU and select SLOW COOK HIGH Press TIME and set to 4 hours Make sure the steam vent is in the RELEASE position Press START 6 Once cooking has completed and the pressure has released season to taste with salt and pepper Serve with rice Lamb Tagine Serves 6 to 8 Menu Slow Cooker 1kg diced lamb shoulder 2cm piece ginger peeled grated 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 2 te...

Page 44: ... stock 4 fresh dill sprigs 1 lemon finely sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh dill to serve 1 Dust lamb shanks in flour 2 Press MENU and select BROWN Press START Add half of the oil and preheat for 2 minutes 3 Add lamb cooking for 3 4 minutes or until golden Remove from pan 4 Press STOP Press MENU and select SAUTE Press START Add remaining oil garlic and oni...

Page 45: ...has completed and the pressure is released season to taste with salt and pepper Serve over pasta with parmesan cheese Coq au Vin Serves 4 6 Menu Slow Cooker 1 leek halved 5 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 5kg chicken thighs fat removed 30g butter 200g bacon chopped 200g button mushrooms left whole 4 shallots sliced 3 cloves garlic crushed cu...

Page 46: ...ter 2 onions chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed cup red curry paste 1 cup coconut cream 1 cups vegetable stock 1kg pumpkin peeled chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Fresh coriander to serve 1 Press MENU and select SAUTE Add butter and preheat for 2 minutes 2 Add onion and garlic Cook for 4 5 minutes or until tender Add curry paste cooking for one minute or until fragrant 3 Add rema...

Page 47: ...osed Press START 6 Once cooking has completed and the pressure is released season to taste with salt and pepper Serve hot Mushroom and Gorgonzola Risotto Serves 6 8 Menu Rice Cooker 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 onions chopped 500g Portobello mushrooms sliced 4 cups Arborio rice cup white wine 6 cups chicken stock cup grated parmesan cheese 150g gorgonzola cheese crumbled cup c...

Page 48: ...ed stir through basil parmesan and lemon Season to taste with salt and pepper Serve immediately TIP Add grilled chicken to the finished risotto Classic Risotto Serves 6 Menu Rice Cooker Pinch saffron threads 30g butter 2 onions finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 3 cups Arborio rice 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas thawed cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper to ...

Page 49: ...nder and sour cream Steamed Ricotta Stuffed Zucchinis Serves 6 Menu Steamer cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic crushed 1 onion finely chopped 2 cups ricotta cheese cup fresh breadcrumbs cup grated parmesan cheese cup fresh flat leaf parsley chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 egg yolks 6 zucchini halved lengthwise Salt and freshly ground ...

Page 50: ...eted and the pressure is released carefully remove salmon from pan Serve Asian Steamed Chicken Serves 4 Menu Steamer 2 long green onions sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1cm piece ginger peeled grated 4 chicken breasts skin removed 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Pl...

Page 51: ...MENU and select SIMMER Press START Cook sauce until reduced by half Serve pears with sauce and Cointreau Cream 5 To make Cointreau Cream whip all ingredients together until soft peaks form Chocolate Orange Rice Pudding Serves 8 Menu Pressure Cooker 4 cups milk 2 cups Arborio rice 1 cup caster sugar 2 cups thickened cream 2 tablespoons orange zest 220g dark chocolate melted 1 Place milk rice and su...

Page 52: ...he pressure is released allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan Empty water from the cooking pan 7 SAUCE Place all ingredients in pan Press MENU and select SIMMER Stir constantly for 5 minutes or until all sugar has dissolved and sauce has thickened Serve hot sauce over steamed pudding Steamed Chocolate Puddings Serves 6 Menu Steamer 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons molasses 1 egg 60g butter ...

Page 53: ...s place in a food processor and pulse oranges until well pureed Allow to cool for 10 minutes 3 In the meant time grease 8 by 1 cup capacity pudding ramekin dishes 4 Beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy 5 Fold the dry ingredients through the egg mixture and then mix through the orange pulp 6 Divide mixture evenly between the ramekin moulds and cover wi...

Page 54: ...Notes ...

Page 55: ...h guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law and under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does n...

Page 56: ...Zealand Visit www sunbeam co nz Or call 0800 786 232 Aviva is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Made in China Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2012 ABN 45 000 006 771 Units 5 6 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia Unit 3 Building D 26 Vestey Drive Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand Sunbe...

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