IZZY Pressure Cooker Family User Manual

Pressure Cooker Family
User Manual

The product you have in your hands is manufactured under the strictest European standards and it is certified by TUV International laboratories in order to be sure about the safety of the pressure cooker and to enjoy it for a long time.
We believe that using it will satisfy you and will give you many culinary delights.
Your cooker offers numerous advantages:
The pressure valve
The pressure regulating valve provides the advantage, depending on the type of food to adjust the pressure at the appropriate level (I / II).
Healthier cooking
With the pressure cooker your food will cook faster, in vacuum oxygen environment. Every minute you earn, means savings in vitamins and other nutrients.
Saving time and energy
Using the pressure cooker can save up to 70% of the time it takes to prepare the food. Additional energy savings from 30% to 40% in food with less cooking time and up to 60% for foods which require longer cooking time.
Cooking with the IZZY pressure cooker, you will enjoy cooking faster and more easily, while preserving all vitamins. If you maintain your pressure cooker appropriately, you will enjoy it for many years.
Suitable for hobs:

Thank you for your decision to buy a pressure cooker FAMILY IZZY.
Before using your new pressure cooker, please read the instructions manual carefully and completely.
Attention to warnings and safety instructions.
Using the pressure cooker for other than the intended use may possibly lead to serious damages.

Safety Precautions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the pressure cooker and save them for future reference. Please keep the sales receipt for guarantee purposes (please see below “Guarantee and Customer Service”.

• People unfamiliar with the use of this pressure cooker should not be allowed to use it.

• Never leave the pressure cooker unattended while under pressure.

• If you use the pressure cooker when children are in vicinity, please be particularly careful.

• Before each use, make sure the steam outlet is not blocked. In this case, clean it using the tip of a paper clip to drill the hole, and then rinse it under water.

• Before each use, always check the mobility of the pressure regulator to positions

• Never disassemble the lid of the pressure cooker.

• Use the pressure cooker only for the purpose of fast cooking, for which it was designed.

• On each occasion before use, check the function of the safety valve, pressure-regulation valve as well as sealing ring and make sure that they are clean.
  ATTENTION: Pressure will build up during the cooking process. It is, therefore, important to make sure you have properly closed the lid before using the cooker. Furthermore, you must strictly observe the safety instructions, as improper use can lead to injury or damage.
  ATTENTION: Set the highest temperature of the heat source and place the pressure cooker on the hob. When steam starts to release from the steam outlet, lower the heat source to 1/3 of the maximum rating of the hob.

• This cooker has no pressure indication. Please observe the release of steam from the steam exits, under the pressure regulating valve.

• Make sure that you always fill the pressure cooker at least up to minimum capacity indicator inside the cooker (liquid and solid contenbefore use.

• Never exceed the maximum capacity mark on the inside of the coke(liquid and solid content).

• Use the pressure cooker only to hobs where indicated in this manual.

• Under pressure, the pressure cooker must never be used for roast nor frying using oil.

• Never use the pressure cooker in the baking oven as it may damaged.

• Always use the side handles to move the cooker while it is hot.

• Check at regular intervals the stability of the side handles. Do not use the kettle if handles are not fixed.

• Never use force to open the pressure cooker. Before opening, measure that the pressure inside the pressure cooker has been relieved.

• When releasing the steam, keep hands, head and body out of the waif the steam to avoid burning.

• Do not interfere or modify the security components (valves, safety window, silicon gasket) of the pressure cooker as there is the risk oburns.

• The pressure cooker’s lid, parts and the silicon gasket are dishwasher safe.

• Use original spare parts only.

• If repairs are necessary, please contact our authorized Bernabe Service Center.

• White spots may occur on the bottom of the pot due to water hardness. These spots can be easily removed by using lemon or white vinegar.

• On no account should you use scouring agents or wire wool cleaning.

• Do not use any sharp or pointed object to carry out operating unsafety checks.

• Do not leave oil or grease unattended in the pressure cooker durenes. Please be aware that hot oil and grease may catch fire. Never unwater to extinguish a grease fire. Cover with a lid or other appropriate over or use an appropriate fire extinguisher.

ATTENTION: Before starting cooking with the pressure cooker, make sure that the clamps of the lid will fit to the rim of the pressure cooker.
ATTENTION: For food that “expands” during cooking like wheat, beans, lentils, greens, rice, split peas etc. never fill the pressure cooker more than half full. The pressure cooker should be shaken slightly prior to opening.

• When cooking sausages or other foods with artificial skin, you must first pierce them, so as not to “pop” when cooking or serving.
• If you have cooked meat with the skin on which is swollen after cooking, do not pierce it but let it go down. Otherwise you might burn yourself.

Note: To avoid corrosion of the interior of the base of the cooker, please add salt to boiling water and stir gently.

• Do not touch directly the metallic surface, without wearing kitchen gloves that protect against high temperature.
• Do not put baking soda directly into the pressure cooker. Do not use too much oil and wine in cooking.
• When the pressure cooker steam comes out of the safety valve or the silicon gasket, you should remove the pressure cooker from the hob. You can use it again after finding the cause and solving the problem.
• Do not place anything on the pressure regulator valve.
• After using your pressure cooker, make sure you clean the safety valve, the silicon gasket, the lid and the pot of food residues and oil. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.
• Always put water when cooking in the pressure cooker.
• Do not use the pressure cooker when empty.
• Never us the pressure cooker to store food before or after cooking as this may damage the pressure cooker body.
• When using the pressure cooker on ceramic or electric hobs, make sure that the diameter of the hob is less or equal of the diameter of the bottom of the pot.
• When using the pressure cooker on a ceramic hob, please make sure that the base of the pot is perfectly clean and dry.
• When using the pressure cooker on gas hobs, make sure that the flame does not touch the outer walls of the pot (Figure 1).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Parts of the Appliance

1. Pressure regulator valve
2.  Safety valve / pressure indicato3. Sliding locking-catch
3. Steam vents
4. Safety window
5. Locking markings
6. Lid with sealing ring
7. Handle
8. Min-Max capacity indicator
9. Cooker pot

Spare parts

• Silicon gasket
• Pressure regulator
• Safety valve
• Side handles

Before the First Use

• Fill the pressure cooker up to 1/2 with water and place it on the hob.
• Close the lid well, set the pressure regulator in position II and set the highest temperature of the heat source.
• When steam starts to release from the steam outlet, lower the heat source to 1/3 of the maximum rating of the hob for 15 minutes in order to remove the smell of new cooker. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat.
• Let the pressure cooker cool down and open the lid making sure that all the steam has been released.
• Discard the water and clean according to the cleaning and maintenance instructions in the relevant section.
  NOTE: If after the first time you boil water white spots are formed on the bottom of the cooker, this is due to water hardness. You can easily remove the stains with vinegar or a special descaling liquid.

Basic Instructions

Before cooking:
Before each use, make sure that the safety locking system, the pressure regulator and the sealing ring are all clean and functioning properly. Make sure the silicon gasket is clean and correctly positioned under the edge of the lid.
Carefully check the inside of the lid that the safety valve (A) is in good condition and can move freely.Make sure that the edge of the safety valve inside the lid (B) is clean, otherwise use a sharp item in order to clean it. Silicon gasket
The silicon gasket may become damaged or tear due to use. Please check regularly and replace it when you notice wear.

Important: Use original spare parts only

1. Opening the lid
   Hold the upper handle of the cooker and push forward (in the direction of the pressure regulator valve) the opening button located on the handle. With one hand, hold the handle to the main body of the cooker and with the other turn the lid clockwise holding it by the handle. The side clasps lock will open and the lid will be released. (Figure 2)

2. Closing the lid
   Place the lid on the pan so that the two arrows at the top and bottom handle, lie opposite one another. Hold down the handle of the pan with one hand and with the other push the top grip to align with the lower handle. A typical sound “click” is heard (Figure 3).

3. Fill the food to be cooked
   Before cooking, please make sure that the cooker is filled at least up to the minimum level indication (min), which is approximately 1/3 of the total capacity of the pressure cooker.
   Furthermore, the amount of food must not exceed 1/2 of the capacity of the cooker for foods which tend to foam or rise, while the other foods, the maximum amount corresponding to 2/3 of the capacity of the pot. (Figure 4) Internal scale:
   You can see the amount of food that you added, and the minimum and maximum amount. Never cook without water and never fill the cooker more than the 2/3 of its capacity.
   Before you cook, make sure that the amount of food inside the cooker exceeds the indication of the minimum, equivalent to 1/3 of its capacity (Figure 5).

4. Pressure regulator valve
   Turn the valve to the position I to adjust the pressure in the first level for cooking vegetables and fish. Turn the valve to the position II to switch to the second level for cooking meat. (Figure 6)

5. Cooking
   Set the highest temperature of the heat source and place the pressure cooker on the hob. When steam starts to release from the steam outlet, lower the heat source to 1/3 of the maximum rating of the hob.
   e.g. If the highest temperature of the heat source is 9, then lower the heat source to 3. If the highest temperature of the heat source is 3, then lower the heat source to 1.
   Depending on the amount of food containing in the cooker, it will take some minutes to start cooking, releasing steam from the steam exits under the pressure regulator valve. (Figure 7)

6. Safety / pressure indicator valve
   When produce steam and thus pressure inside the pressure cooker, the valve will be lifted and will appear a red display in the upper small lid handle to indicate that the pressure cooker is full of pressure. If the pressure inside the cooker, rise to abnormal levels, the steam automatically escapes in order to use the cooker safely.
   If the lid is not closed properly, will not create the necessary pressure and the red indicator will not appear. In this case, lower the pressure cooker from the heat and after making sure that all steam has escaped from the cooker, close the lid properly.
   If for any reason no steam escapes from the steam exits (under pressure regulator valve), the safety / pressure indicator valve will be activated, and the accumulated steam will come out of this. (Figure 8)

Safety window:
The safety window is an additional safety element of the cooker. It is located on the side of the lid. In the event that very high pressure is formed inside the cooker, the seal is opened at this point and steam escapes. (figure 9)

7. The cooking time starts from this point.
   After the required cooking time turn the heat source off. (figure 10)

8. Relieve pressure
   There are three pressure relief options:
   i. Let the pressure cooker cool down for a while
   Wait until the safety valve is no longer visible. This method is suitable for dishes that are pulp or tend to produce foam.
   ii. Slow pressure release
   Gradually turn the pressure regulator towards the pressure release position . Never turn the valve directly from position or II to position. Instead you should be gradually release the pressure by turning the valve slowly (figure 11).

ATTENTION: The steam released is hot. As the steam is released vertically from the steam exits, remove the face, hands and body of the pressure regulating valve to avoid burns. Wait until you release all the steam and the safety-valve pressure indicator is not visible. This pressure relief method is not suitable for food that is pulp or tends to produce foam. iii. Fast pressure release
Hold the pressure cooker under running water allowing water to run slowly onto the cooker lid, without touching the plastic parts, until the red safety valve may not be visible. Never immerse the cooker in water. The pressure cooker has been depressurized when the safety valve – pressure indicator is no longer visible. (Figure 12)

9. Opening the pressure cooker
   When all the steam has been released (not more steam will be escaping from the steam discharge outlets) and the safety valve falls to its original position, you can remove the lid.
   ATTENTION: Never use force to open the lid and do not interfere in the security operation points. The pressure cooker may only be unsealed when all the pressure is relieved.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Pressure cooker and lid

• After each use, clean the pressure cooker with hot water and washing-up liquid.
• Do not use any scratching, abrasive or caustic cleaners, or any that contain chlorine.
•  The pot can also be cleaned in the dishwasher without its lid.

CAUTION: Never wash the lid of the cooker in the dishwasher.
Cleaning of the safety valve

• While you are cleaning the lid of the pressure cooker, rinse water on the safety valve.
• Using a pointed object make sure it is clean and there are no food residues. (Figure 13)

Cleaning of the pressure regulator

• Rinse with water, dry it and reinsert it.
• If the pressure regulator valve pipe is blocked, remove it for cleaning. To do this, you will have to turn in place . Now you can pull it up carefully. Rinse with water, dry it and reinsert it. (Figure 14)
• Please ensure that the pressure regulator valve notch have snapped into place.
  NOTE: To avoid damage to the pressure regulator valve, you should be especially careful when removing it from the lid. To avoid any deterioration or damage, never attempt  to remove the pressure regulator valve if it is in any other position than the position
  .

CAUTION: Ensure that the pressure regulator valve can be moved freely. Cleaning of the silicon gasket

• To clean the silicon gasket of the pressure cooker, wash with warm water and dry with soft cloth. If you notice that is becoming stiffer (has started to be colored brown), the silicon gasket should be replaced.
• Always wash the silicon gasket and thoroughly clean the slots under the cap after each use.

CAUTION: Never wash the silicon gasket of the pressure cooker in the dishwasher.
NOTE: After you clean and dry the pressure cooker, please store it in a dry place. When storing, do not seal the lid, just turn the lid over on the pot, so that it is in stable position.
NOTE: Stains and scratches that may appear after prolonged use do not affect the quality of the metal.

Q & A

When it takes a long time to come to the boil:

– The source of heat is not hot enough.

If the red pin does not rise, and steam does note escape from the valve during cooking:

–  This is perfectly normal in the first few minutes (pressure build-up)
– If this persists, check whether:
– The source of heat is not hot enough.
– There is insufficient liquid in the pressure cooker.
– The pressure regulator valve is in the position . If this is the case, place the pressure regulator valve in position Ι or ΙΙ.
– The lid of the pressure cooker is not properly closed.
– The silicon gasket is damaged and should be replaced.

When the red pin has risen during cooking and steam is not escaping from the pressure regulator valve:

– Hold the pressure cooker under cold running water to release the pressure.
– Place the pressure regulator valve in position and after all the steam is released, open the pressure cooker.
– Clean the pressure regulator valve and the safety valve.

When the steam is released around the rim of the lid, check:

– If the lid is properly closed.
– If the pressure cooker gasket is correctly positioned.
– If the pressure cooker gasket is in good condition or needs replacing.
– If the lid and the valves are clean.
– If the rim of the pot is in good condition.

When the lid does not open:

– Check if the safety valve is no longer visible. If still visible, release the pressure.
–  If necessary, release the pressure by placing the pressure cooker under cold running water.

When the food is more or less cooked than desired, check:

– The cooking time.
– The position of the pressure regulator valve.
– The amount of liquid in the cooker.

When the food is “burned” into the pressure cooker:

–  Leave the pot to soak for a while before cleaning.
–  Do not use caustic cleaners or bleach products.

When one of the security features is blocked:

– Turn off the heat source.
–  Allow the pressure cooker to cool down and make sure all the pressure inside has been released.
– Open the lid.
– Check the condition of the safety components (valves, window and silicon gasket) and clean them thoroughly.

Guarantee & Customer Service

• Before delivery, our devices are subjected to strict quality control. However, the pressure cooker has ten (10) years from the date of purchase or delivery, of any defects of materials or workmanship related to the pot provided that the appliance has been used according to the instructions. This warranty does not apply to any damage resulting from misuse, falls or placing the dish in the oven.
• The spare parts, such as silicon gasket, pressure control valves, handles, and lock entries are excluded from the guarantee and require periodic replacement.
• The warranty does not cover damages resulting from normal wear, improper use or maintenance of the product, abnormal operating conditions, failure to implement the instructions, misuse, alteration or repair of the product by repairers not belonging to the BENRUBI service centers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
(NEW) H. BENRUBI & FILS SA
27 Agrion Thomas stir, GR15124
Marcuse – Athens
Tel.: 210 6156400, Fax: 210 6199316
e-mail: benrubi-sda@benrubi.gr

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