Tower Hobbies Compact 4 Litre Pressure Cooker Owner's manual

Brand: Tower Hobbies

Model: Compact 4 Litre Pressure Cooker

Category: Pressure cookers

Type: Owner's manual

Stainless Steel

Pressure Cooker

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Working Pressure: 80 P1:60kPa P2:100kPa

Safety Pressure: 130-200 kPa

Destroy Pressure: > 500kPa

Pressure inside the cooker under the condition

that the cover has not been closed to its

correct position: > 5kPa

Pressure in the cover when the indicating

valve is locked: > 4 kPa

NOTE:

Save these instructions for future reference.

This product is intended for household use.

Thank you…

… for purchasing a Tower Pressure Cooker. We hope you have years

of trouble free cooking with your new purchase.

There are many beneﬁts of using a pressure cooker:

• Foods retain most of their nutrients and are tastier

• Save energy – no need for multiple pots and pans

on separate burners

• Save time in preparing meals – cook up to 70%

faster when a pressure cooker is used, making it

a handy tool to quickly get the meal on the table.

• Less washing is required with ‘one pot’ cooking

and a pressure cooker lid prevents any splashes,

splatters or boil overs.

Prepare a variety of meals, side dishes

and desserts including:

• Soups & Paté

• Steamed vegetables

• Stews and casseroles

• Pasta dishes

• Beans, rice and pulses

• Steamed puddings

PRODUCT SAFETY IMPORTANT

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property

damage, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions carefully, as improper use

may result in bodily injury or property damage.

• Always check the regulator before use. Hold

the cover up to the light and look through the

regulator to be certain it is clear.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving a

pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not

touch the hot surface, only touch the handles.

• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper

use may result in scalding. Make certain that

the pressure cooker is properly closed before

operating and the cover handle must be directly

above the body handle.

• Do not open the cooker until the internal pressure

has been completely reduced, the pressure

indicating valve has been released, also check

that no steam is escaping when the pressure

limiting valve is removed.

• Do not heat a dry pressure cooker.

• Do not ﬁll the pressure cooker over 2/3 full.

Except when making soup, cooking rice and

dried vegetables which expand during cooking,

do not ﬁll the cooker over 1/4 way.

• Do not pressure cook foods such as apple sauce,

cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley, oatmeal,

other cereal, split peas, soup mixes containing

dried vegetables, noodles, macaroni or spaghetti.

These foods tend to foam, froth and splutter

and may block the regulator.

• When cooking liquid foods such as soup

or porridge, shake the cooker slightly before

opening to release any air bubbles and avoid

them bursting once the lid is open.

• Do not place or attempt to pressure cook

in a heated oven.

• Caution: To ensure safe operation and

satisfactory performance, replace the sealing ring

if it becomes hard or deformed.

• Close supervision is necessary when the

pressure cooker is used near children.

• Do not let children use the pressure cooker.

• Do not use the pressure cooker for anything

other than its original intended use.

• Never use this pressure cooker with oil.

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PRESSURE COOKER STRUCTURE

1. Lid

2. Pressure Limiting Valve

3. Push Button

4. Steam Releasing Valve

5. Upper Handle

6. Safety Valve

7. Sealing Ring

8. Body

9. Lower Handles

6.7.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The following safety precautions are recommended

by most reputable appliance manufacturers. Only

when adhering to the rules strictly, can the full

advantages of the pressure cooker be achieved.

1. This pressure cooker is designed for use in

household environments only and is not suitable

for commercial use. It should never be used by

children or those unfamiliar with the pressure

cooking process.

2. Under the pressure limit, the temperature of the

boiling water is 120°C. Steam will be produced

when the pressure is reducing.

3. Do not pressure cook foods such as apple

sauce, cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley,

oatmeal, other cereal, split peas, soup mixes

containing dried vegetables, noodles, macaroni

or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth

and splutter and may block the regulator.

4. Keep the pressure-limiting valve, sealing ring,

opening button, lid and cooker body clean at

all times.

5. The pressure cooker should be used on a hob

with a diameter similar or smaller than the base

of the pressure cooker. Do not allow ﬂames to

reach the sides of the pressure cooker (Fig. 1).

6. Do not point the steam-releasng valve in a

direction that may be occupied by a person.

7. If steam sprays from the safety valve, you must

shut off the power immediately. The problem

must be rectiﬁed before you can use the

pressure cooker again (see page 6).

8. Handle with care, especially when the cooker

is under pressure. Keep the pressure cooker

horizontal and place it down gently. Do not

bump the pressure cooker.

9. Do not open the lid when the cooker is under

pressure.

10. Ensure the lid is tightly closed before use.

11. Do not store ingredients such as salt, soy sauce,

sugar, vinegar or water in the pressure cooker.

12. Clean the cooker after use.

13. Do not dry-heat the pressure cooker.

14. Do not use the pressure cooker for frying or

baking food.

15. Do not ﬁll the cooker over 2/3 of the capacity

(Fig. 2).When making soup, cooking rice, and

dried vegetables which expand during cooking,

do not ﬁll the cooker over 1/4 capacity (Fig. 3).

Never place anything over the pressure-limiting

valve (Fig. 4)

(Fig. 1)

2/3

1/4

(Fig. 2)

2/3

1/4

(Fig. 3)

2/3

1/4

(Fig. 4)

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SAFETY FEATURES

This product is equipped with four safety features

shown below. Please familiarise yourself with them

for your safety (Fig. 6).

1. Pressure-limiting Valve

The pressure-limiting valve can be turned to one

of four positions to select the required function

(Fig. 7). Select the high pressure step or low

pressure setting according to your cooking

requirements.

2. Safety Open-preventing Valve

This will raise when the pressure reaches 4Kpa.

Beware of the steam escaping as this can scald.

3. Steam Releasing Valve

When the pressure-limiting valve and the safety

valve are not working, the steam will release

through the steam releasing valve.

4. Opening Button

The lid must only be opened by pushing the

button on the lid. Do not force the lid open.

HOW TO USE THE PRESSURE COOKER

1. Please clean the pressure cooker before ﬁrst

use by adding water and heat for 30 minutes.

2. Make sure that the hole of both the safety valve

and the steam-releasing pipe is clear.

3. To close the lid, align the ‘O’ marked on the lid

to the ‘O’ marked on the lower handle by turning

the lid clockwise.

4. To adjust the level of pressure, turn the pressure-

limiting valve to ‘I’ for low pressure and ‘II’ for

high pressure (Fig. 5).

5. To raise the temperature quickly, place the

cooker on a high heat until the safety open-

preventing valve begins to work. It is normal for

a small amount of steam to seep from the safety

open-preventing valve when the pressure cooker

is in use.

6. After a while the pressure-limiting valve will

raise and steam will continuously escape with

a ‘squeak’ sound. Reduce the level of heat and

allow the pressure cooker to continue cooking for

the required time.

Cooking time should be calculated from the

moment the pressure-limiting valve rises.

7. After cooking, there are two ways in which the

pressure cooker can be opened:

a) Natural Cooling – leave the cooker to cool

down naturally and wait for the safety open-

preventing valve to fall down.

b) Water Cooling – To cool the cooker down

quickly, place on a level place under cold running

water until the safety open-preventing valve falls

down. Caution: Take care not to allow water to

ﬂow in to the cooker through the safety open-

preventing valve an the pressure limiting valve.

(Fig. 6)

(Fig. 5)

(Fig. 7)

Pressure-limiting valve

Steam release position

Low pressure position

High pressure position

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Reason Solution

Steam comes out from the

underside of the lid

1. Sealing ring is dirty

2. Sealing ring is too old

1. Clean the sealing ring, cooker

lip and lid

2. Change the sealing ring

Lid won’t ﬁt properly The shape of the lid has

changed

Replace the lid

Steam and liquid leak from the

safety valve suddenly

1. The steam-releasing pipe is

obstructed.

The release hole of the

pressure-limiting valve is

blocked.

2. The safety valve has

lost its function.

1. Take the cooker off the heat

and rinse the release hole.

After it is cool, take off the

pressure-limiting

valve and clean.

2. Replace the safety

open-preventing valve.

Steam and liquid leaks from the

steam-releasing valve

1. The releasing hole of the

pressure regulator is obstructed

2. The safety valve has lost its

function.

1. Take the cooker off

the heat. After it is cool,

clean and check all the

safety devices. Change the

ones which have lost their

functions.

2. Change the sealing ring.

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MAINTENANCE

1. Don’t scrape the cooker surface with hard

material such as metal to avoid abrasion.

2. Don’t touch the cooker with other kinds of metal

to avoid electro chemical corrosion.

3. Don’t store food inside the cooker for a long time.

MAINTAINING THE SEALING RING

1. Remove the seal from the lid. (Fig. 8)

2. Wash the seal with hot water and detergent

to clean any debris from the seal.

3. Dry the seal thoroughly and replace it in the lid.

4. Replace the seal immediately if it is damaged

or has changed its shape.

5. We recommend that you change the seal

every one or two years depending on how

much you have used your pressure cooker.

MAINTAINING THE SAFETY VALVES

Always check that the Pressure Limiting Valve and

the Safety Open-preventing Valve is clear. If either

is blocked, clear away the blockage with a needle,

then rinse the parts under clean water.

Removing the Pressure Limiting Valve:

Switch the pressure limiting valve to the position

marked “ ” to allow it to be taken out of the

handle. Dismantle the valve as shown in Fig. 9.

Fig. 8

Clean the parts, then re-assemble in the opposite

order.

The valve should only be switched to the “ ”

position when it needs to removed.

Removing the Safety Open-Preventing Valve:

The safety open-preventing valve is located on the

underside of the lid. Use a spanner to remove it

from the lid before dismantling it. To clean the valve,

rinse under clean water (Fig. 10).

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

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Designed, developed and distributed throughout the UK by RKW Ltd.

thank you!

We hope you enjoy your appliance for

many years. As a thank you for purchasing

one of our fantastic products, we are giving

you 10 years peace of mind.

To receive your 10 year guarantee,

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

Should you have a problem with your

appliance, or need any spare parts,

please call our Service Department on:

0844 984 0055

T90100 T90101 T90102

Stainless Steel

Pressure Cooker

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Tower Hobbies Compact 4 Litre Pressure Cooker Owner's manual

Brand: Tower Hobbies

Model: Compact 4 Litre Pressure Cooker

Category: Pressure cookers

Type: Owner's manual

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