tescoma 702776.00 ULTIMA+ Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual

tescoma 702776.00 ULTIMA+ Pressure Cooker

Product Description

The TESCOMA Pressure Cooker is a kitchen appliance designed to cook food under pressure. It features a vessel with non-stick coating, solid grips, and a sandwich bottom. The pressure cooker also has a rotating closure of the lid, a safety valve, and a lock against accidental opening.

Instructions for Use

1. Closing the Pressure Cooker: Hold the lid of the pressure cooker by the rotating closure, attach it vertically to the vessel, rotate the closure counter-clockwise, and close the pressure cooker. Make sure that the pressure regulator IDEALCOOK can be smoothly adjusted to any operating position as well as the position for releasing steam.
2. Adjusting the Ideal Pressure: Adjust the ideal pressure before you begin to cook by slightly turning the pressure regulator, IDEALCOOK, into the position corresponding to the chosen food.
3. Cooking: Place the correctly filled and closed pressure cooker with the selected ideal pressure onto heat set to the highest output. Put the pressure cooker on heat so that the IDEALCOOK pressure regulator is on the remote end of the pressure cooker. When steam begins to escape from the aperture in the operating valve, reduce the heat output so that only a small amount of steam escapes from the aperture.
4. Pressure Control During the Cooking Process: Once operating pressure is generated in the vessel of the pressure cooker, the pressure indicator slips upwards and indicates accurately the current pressure in the vessel. Control the output of the cooker during the entire cooking process so that a small amount of steam continuously escapes from the aperture of the operating valve.
5. Cleaning: Once cooking is complete, turn off the heat source and wait for the pressure to release naturally. Do not attempt to open the pressure cooker until all pressure has been released. Open the pressure cooker, remove the food, and clean it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Check all valves and safety components for functioning before using it again.

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Pressure cooker ULTIMA+

• Luxurious pressure cooker ULTIMA+ with easy adjustment of ideal pressure, IDEALCOOK, is excellent for easily and quickly preparing all kinds of meat including fi sh, vegetables, side dishes and soups. Cooking in pressure cooker ULTIMA+ is significantly faster than standard cooking.
• The vessel of the pressure cooker has high-quality non-stick coating without the risk of overcooking.
• The pressure cooker can be comfortably closed and opened with just one hand thanks to the large rotating closure of the lid.
• The pressure cooker has 3 pressure-reducing safety components and a lock against accidental opening; it is entirely safe to use.
• Pressure cooker ULTIMA+ is made of high-grade stainless steel; the grips of high-quality resistant plastic materials do not burn if used properly.
• The solid three-layer sandwich bottom has excellent heat retaining properties for additional energy economy.
• Cooking takes place at a low heat output; the heat may be switched off in advance before the end of cooking.
• Pressure cooker ULTIMA+ is suitable for all types of cookers: gas, electric, vitro-ceramic and induction cookers.
• The vessel of pressure cooker ULTIMA+ can also be used for normal cooking: For universal cover for pressure cookers TESCOMA ∅ 22 cm (art. 702920), contact your retailer.

PRESSURE COOKER DESCRIPTION

1. Operating valve
   • a) Pressure regulator and steam release IDEALCOOK
   • b) Pressure indicator of the vessel
   • c) Nut of the operating valve
   • d) Pressure-reducing safety component
2. Safety valve
3. Lock against accidental opening
4. Rotating closure of the lid
5. Lid of the pressure cooker
6. Silicone seal
7. Vessel with non-stick coating
8. Solid grips
9. Sandwich bottom

Operating Pressures
The TESCOMA Pressure Cooker ULTIMA+ operates at 0.15 bar, 0.40 bar, 0.65 bar, and 0.85 bar. The maximum operating pressure in the vessel is 1.05 bar.

• 0.15 bar
• 0.40 bar
• 0.65 bar
• 0.85 bar

The maximum operating pressure in the vessel is 1.05 bar.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Thoroughly study these instructions before first use. Wash the pressure cooker and all its parts with warm water and detergent and wipe them dry.
BEFORE EACH USE
Inspecting the valves

• Operating valve

  • Check the holes in the nut of the operating valve on the bottom of the lid of the pressure cooker – they must be clean, not clogged. If clogged, flush them under running water or clean using a suitable object (Fig. A).
  • Check if the nut of the operating valve in the bottom of the lid is tight enough; if not, tighten the nut with your hand (Fig. B).
  • After inspection, make sure that the pressure regulator IDEALCOOK can be smoothly adjusted to any operating position as well as the position for releasing steam (Fig. C).

• Safety valve
  Push on the centre of the safety valve in the bottom of the lid – it must spring. Make sure that the entire safety valve moves freely in the lid and the seal of the safety valve is not damaged (Fig. D).

• Pressure indicator
  Push on the pressure indicator seal in the centre of the nut of the operating valve in the bottom of the lid – it must spring (Fig. E).

USING THE PRESSURE COOKER

Notice AVOID USING METAL KITCHEN UTENSILS, SHARP OBJECTS, KNIVES, ETC. IN PRESSURE COOKER WITH NONSTICK COATING ULTIMA+; NEVER CUT DIRECTLY IN THE PRESSURE COOKER!

Opening the pressure cooker
Rotate the closure clockwise (Fig. F) and remove the lid from the pressure cooker vessel (Fig. G). ALWAYS OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER ONLY AFTER RELEASING ALL STEAM. NEVER APPLY INAPPROPRIATE FORCE WHEN OPENING THE PRESSURE COOKER.

Filling the pressure cooker
FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE PRESSURE COOKER SHOULD BE FILLED TO A MAXIMUM OF CAPACITY OF THE VESSEL, I.E. UP TO THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE SCALE INSIDE THE VESSEL. With foods that tend to froth or swell when heated, such as soups or lentils, rice, etc., fill the pressure cooker to a maximum of ½ vessel capacity to avoid unwanted clogging of valves and boiling over (Fig. H). DO NOT COOK WITHOUT WATER IN THE PRESSURE COOKER. THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WATER IS 250 ml.

Closing the pressure cooker
Hold the lid of the pressure cooker by the rotating closure, attach it vertically to the vessel, rotate the closure counter-clockwise and close the pressure cooker (Fig. J). Make sure that the pressure regulator IDEALCOOK can be smoothly adjusted to any operating position as well as the position for releasing steam (Fig. C).
DO NOT APPLY INAPPROPRIATE FORCE WHEN CLOSING THE PRESSURE COOKER.

COOKING IN THE PRESSURE COOKER

Adjusting the ideal pressure

• ADJUST THE IDEAL PRESSURE BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO COOK BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR, IDEALCOOK, INTO THE POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE CHOSEN FOOD **** (Fig. K).
• If you cook fish, fruits, vegetables including potatoes, or cereals in pressure cooker ULTIMA+, adjust the pressure regulator to the **** position.
• If you cook poultry, rabbit, young venison, etc. in pressure cooker ULTIMA+, adjust the pressure regulator to the ****position.
• If you cook pork, venison, soups or lentils in pressure cooker ULTIMA+, adjust the pressure regulator to the ****position.
• If you cook beef, mutton or lamb in pressure cooker ULTIMA+, adjust the pressure regulator to the ****position.
• YOU CAN ALSO USE INTERMEDIATE SETTINGS FOR SOME FOOD TO ACHIEVE THE IDEAL ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE, E.G. THE POSITION BETWEEN AND FOR VEAL – SEE THE TABLE OF INDICATIVE TIMES OF COOKING IN PRESSURE COOKER ULTIMA+.

Cooking

• Place the correctly filled and closed pressure cooker with the selected ideal pressure onto heat set to the highest output. Put the pressure cooker on heat so that the IDEALCOOK pressure regulator is on the remote end of the pressure cooker (Fig. L).
• The red lock against accidental opening will slip upwards after a short while. This means that pressure has been generated in the vessel and the pressure cooker can no longer be opened – steam will begin to escape from the aperture in the operating valve after a while (Fig. M).
• When steam begins to escape from the aperture in the operating valve, reduce the heat output so that only a small amount of steam escapes from the aperture.

Pressure control during the cooking process

• Once operating pressure is generated in the vessel of the pressure cooker, the pressure indicator slips upwards and indicates accurately the current pressure in the vessel (Fig. N).
• Control the output of the cooker during the entire cooking process so that a small amount of steam continuously escapes from the aperture of the operating valve.
• WARNING! If the pressure indicator shows a red ring in addition to the two white rings (Fig. O), the pressure in the vessel is higher than the maximum permitted operating pressure (1.05 bar). In this case, immediately reduce the heat output to minimum and make sure that the pressure indicator immediately slips to a lower position. If, even after reducing heat output to minimum, the pressure indicator fails to slip downwards and continues to show the red ring, immediately turn off the heat source and remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Leave it to cool down until the pressure in the vessel drops entirely and only then open the pressure cooker again, clean it and, following the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, check all valves and safety components for functioning.
• The pressure adjustment inside the vessel can be changed also during the cooking process; to do so, make sure when handling the pressure regulator that the steam escaping from the pressure cooker is directed away from you and use an oven mitt when handling the regulator.
• WARNING! A MINUTE AMOUNT OF STEAM MAY ALSO ESCAPE FROM THE AREA BETWEEN THE LID AND THE BOTTOM OF THE OPERATING VALVE DURING THE COOKING PROCESS (Fig. P).

ENDING THE COOKING PROCESS

Releasing steam and opening the pressure cooker

• ALWAYS RELEASE STEAM ONLY AFTER REMOVING THE PRESSURE COOKER FROM THE HEAT.
• After the time required for cooking your meal elapses, remove the pressure cooker from the heat source even if the latter has already been switched off.
• Set the pressure cooker aside for a while to allow the temperature and pressure in the pressure cooker to drop sufficiently.
• Make sure before releasing steam that the pressure cooker is placed on the heat source in such a way that the IDEALCOOK pressure regulator is on the remote end of the pressure cooker. Then adjust the pressure regulator to the steam release position and release all steam from the pressure cooker (Fig. Q).
• The pressure intensity regulator automatically slips into the operating valve while the steam is released.
• The lock against accidental opening will slip downwards after the steam has been entirely released and the pressure has entirely dropped. The pressure cooker can now be opened (Fig. R).
• If the pressure indicator and the lock against accidental opening remain slipped to the upper position after steam is released, this means that there is still pressure in the vessel. In this case, put the pressure cooker into the sink and cool the lid with a small amount of slowly running cold water until the pressure indicator and the lock slip into position.
• NEVER COOL THE PRESSURE COOKER ABRUPTLY UNDER RUNNING WATER, DO NOT LET WATER RUN DOWN THE PLASTIC PARTS AND DO NOT IMMERSE THE ENTIRE PRESSURE COOKER IN WATER.
• NEVER OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER BEFORE YOU HAVE RELEASED ALL STEAM AND THE RED LOCK AGAINST ACCIDENTAL OPENING HAS SLIPPED AUTOMATICALLY INTO POSITION.

FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY COMPONENTS

Operating valve
The operating valve controls the operating pressure in the vessel, continuously releases excess steam and releases all steam from the pressure cooker at the end of cooking. The operating valve includes the pressure- reducing safety component – if the operating valve and the safety valve become clogged at once and the pressure cooker is not removed from the heat in time, the pressure in the pressure cooker releases the pressure-reducing safety component inside the operating valve, whereby the pressure drops immediately and steam escapes from the pressure cooker. The operating valve and especially the aperture for releasing steam must remain free and not covered e.g. by an oven mitt or any other object while the pressure cooker is in use.

Safety valve
The safety valve operates as a safety component activated when the operating valve becomes silted. If steam begins to escape intensely from the safety valve during the cooking process, immediately remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Open the pressure cooker after it cools down and contact a TESCOMA service centre.

Lock against accidental opening
Prevents accidental opening of the pressure cooker before all steam has escaped from the vessel and pressure has dropped entirely.

Pressure indicator
The pressure intensity indicator shows the current pressure in the vessel. If the indicator is inserted inside the operating valve, there is no operating pressure in the vessel. If the pressure intensity indicator shows a red ring, the operating pressure in the vessel is higher than permitted; in this case, immediately reduce the heat output to minimum and if the red ring remains in the upper position even after reducing the heat output, immediately turn off the heat source and remove the pressure cooker from the heat.

PRACTICAL HINTS

ALWAYS USE AN APPROPRIATE SIZE OF COOKING RANGE OR FLAME FOR COOKING.
The diameter of the cooking range must be identical or smaller than the diameter of the bottom of the pressure cooker! Flames must never expand beyond the bottom of the pressure cooker. Use the dispenser net or cooking range when cooking on gas.
Make use of the heat retaining properties of the three-layer sandwich bottom. Switch the heat off in advance before the end of cooking. Thanks to the three- layer sandwich bottom, the accumulated heat energy is transferred into the pressure cooker even after the heat has been switched off.
The vessel of the pressure cooker can also be used without the lid as a traditional pot for cooking meals on the cooking range.

NOTICE If a large amount of steam escapes from the pressure cooker at the beginning of the cooking process, the pressure cooker has not been correctly closed. Incorrect closing is usually due to the following:

• a) The lid is attached incorrectly – close the pressure cooker again.
• b) The pressure regulator is set in the steam release position – adjust it to one of the positions for cooking.
• c) The silicone seal is incorrectly positioned in the lid – check its position.
• d) The silicone seal is faulty – replace it with a new original TESCOMA seal.

STORAGE, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Lid

• DO NOT WASH THE LID OF THE PRESSURE COOKER IN DISHWASHER.
• Clean the apertures in the nut of the operating valve by flushing them with running water or clean them using a suitable object.
• Clean the safety valve by repeatedly pushing on the centre and lightly pulling the entire valve upwards under running water.
• Do not dismount the safety valve, rotating closure of the lid, grips or any other parts of the lid.
• ALWAYS STORE THE PRESSURE COOKER WITH THE LID UNATTACHED.

Vessel

• THE VESSEL OF THE PRESSURE COOKER IS DISHWASHER SAFE.
• Thoroughly wash the pressure cooker and wipe it dry before first use; wash the pressure cooker after each use to permanently preserve its perfect appearance.
• Clean the pressure cooker with normal detergents; never use abrasive cleaning agents or sharp objects. The stainless steel surfaces of the pressure cooker can be cleaned using special agents for stainless steel cook-ware; we recommend TESCOMA for ideal results. Do not wash the non-stick coating with this agent.
• Leave an excessively dirty vessel to soak in water or water with detergent.
• Always wipe the pressure cooker dry after washing.
• In dishwashing, make sure that the stainless steel cookware is not in contact with other metal kitchen utensils to avoid rusty or light stains, called contact corrosion, on the surface of the cookware. Open the door of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the washing cycle and remove the cookware.
• Corrosion can also be transferred to the cookware in water from some other product; we therefore recommend reducing or eliminating dishwashing in order to preserve the perfect appearance of the product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE thoroughly before fi rst use.
2. Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended during the cooking process and do not use it for any other purposes than cooking food.
3. Check the operating valve and the safety valve for proper functioning prior to each use.
4. Handle the pressure cooker with utmost care when cooking; never touch the hot parts.
5. Prevent children coming near the pressure cooker while cooking.
6. Fill the pressure cooker to a maximum of vessel capacity; when cooking foods that tend to swell, such as rice, legumes, pasta, etc., fi ll the pressure cooker to a maximum of ½ vessel capacity. Shake the closed pressure cooker before opening it when cooking pasta in pressurised environment. Never cook without water.
7. Do not put meals wrapped in fabric, paper or plastic materials into the pressure cooker. Never pierce foods that tend to expand in volume (such as meat with skin, beef tongue, etc.) while the skin is enlarged to avoid scalding.
8. Do not open the pressure cooker without entirely reducing pressure inside the vessel. Never apply force when opening the pressure cooker.
9. Do not put the pressure cooker inside a heated oven and do not use it for frying.
10. Do not intervene in any system within the pressure cooker beyond the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE –always contact a professional service for repairs and use nothing other than original spare parts.

WARNING! INTENDED FOR HEAT TREATMENT OF FOODS IN A PRESSURISED ENVIRONMENT. IMPROPER USE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY!

INDICATIVE TIMES OF COOKING IN PRESSURE COOKER ULTIMA+

The times of cooking specified below apply when the ideal pressure is set for the chosen kind of food from the time when steam begins to escape from the operating valve. When this happens, set to low heat. All these times are indicative and depend on the ingredients, their quantity, quality, initial temperature, type of heat source, etc. Deviations from the indicated times might occur; you will determine accurate times based on your own experience.

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

A 5-year warranty period applies to this product from the date of purchase. Present this warranty certificate with a valid purchase receipt. The warranty does not prejudice the purchaser’s rights applicable to the purchase under the special legal regulations. The warranty period commences on the date of purchase.

• Product:
• Retailer (trade name and address):
• Date of purchase:
• Retailer’s stamp and signature:

The warranty never covers the following:

• improper use of the product incompatible with the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE,
• unauthorised repairs of, or alterations to, the product,
• using any parts other than the original parts of the product,
• defects resulting from an impact or fall,
• normal wear and tear of the product, with the exception of obvious material defects.

With a justified complaint, please contact your retailer or a TESCOMA servicing centre directly. For a current list of the servicing centres, please refer to www.tescoma.com.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DUE TO HANDLING AND USING THE PRESSURE COOKER AT VARIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.

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TESCOMA s.r.o., U Tescomy 241,760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
TESCOMA distributors: IT, Cazzago S.M. (BS), Trav. Caduti del Lavoro 3

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• Vessel and universal glass cover only; do not wash the lid of the pressure cooker in dishwasher.

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