Healthy Choice PC640 6L Electric Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual

PC640 6L Electric Pressure Cooker
Instruction Manual 6L Electric Pressure Cooker
Model: PC640 | Batch: PR4925
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The illustrations used in this manual demonstrate the operation method and the structure of the product. Where there is a small difference between the physical item and the illustrations, please take the physical as the standard.
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This user manual contains important information on the use and care of this product. When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including:

1. Before first use, check the device specifications and the power supply in your network.

2. Remove and safely discard any packaging material and labels before using this product for the first time. Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.

3. Do not use if the cord or plug are damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner, take it to the store where the unit was purchased or call Lenox customer service for further assistance on 1300 666 848.

5. Do not let the cord hang off the edge of a bench, table or touch a hot surface.

6. Do not pull the cord. Always hold the plug to disconnect the appliance. Do not reel the cord around the device housing.

7. Never attempt to disassemble and repair the appliance by yourself. If you encounter problems, please contact customer service.

8. Using accessories or replacement parts that are not recommended or not sold by the manufacturer may cause damage to the appliance.

9. Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning and removing parts. Keep it unplugged when not in use.

10. To avoid an electric shock and fire, do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids. If that occurs, immediately unplug it and contact customer service for inspection.

11. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

12. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

13. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture.

14. Do not place the appliance near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops, or electric burners.

15. Make sure that there is enough space around. The appliance should stand more than 15 cm away from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc.

16. Do not use the appliance near explosive objects.

17. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning  the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

18. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • farmhouses;
    • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments;
    • bed and breakfast type environments.

19. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

20. Do not leave liquids or other products inside the appliance for a long time.

21. Pour water into the inner pot only. Do not pour water into the appliance body.

22. While cooking, avoid using sharp utensils that could damage the inner pot surface.

23. Always check that there are no foreign objects between the bottom of the inner pot and the heating plate. It may cause a burning smell, strange sounds or cause the appliance to malfunction.

24. If any unusual sounds, odour or any other disruption happens, switch the appliance off. Make sure that there are no objects or liquids between the inner pot and the heating plate. If the malfunction reason is not found, please  contact customer service. Never attempt to disassemble and repair the appliance by yourself.

25. Do not cover the exhaust valve (steam release valve) and the lid while the appliance is operating. It may cause the appliance to malfunction.

26. Do not operate the appliance with an empty inner pot.

27. While you are cooking, the lid and outer surface of the appliance can become hot. Handle or move the appliance with care.

28. When you open the lid, wait for the steam to disperse before leaning over the appliance.

29. ATTENTION: The appliance lid becomes extremely hot while cooking and may cause burns. Always use the lid handle to remove the lid.

30. Do not cover or block the steam release button, exhaust valve (steam release valve) and float valve.

31. Do not use the appliance if the sealing ring is absent or damaged. Use the sealing ring from this appliance only.

32. Before pressure cooking, ensure that the inner pot contains liquid (water or broth). Pressure cooking needs liquid to produce steam.

33. Ensure that steam does not come out where the lid meets the appliance body.

34. Never force open the lid. Inner pressure in the pot must be equal to atmosphere pressure before opening the lid.

35. Open the lid only if the flat valve is in a low position when the pressure inside has become normal and safe.

36. Always ensure that the steam release button, exhaust valve (steam release valve) and float valve are clean before using the appliance.

37. Never use the lid handle to move the appliance.

38. Allow the inner pot to cool down before touching it.

39. Always unplug the appliance after cooking and before taking your cooked meal out.

40. Do not use the pressure cooker for a purpose other than the one for which it is intended.

ATTENTION:
Beware of the hot steam that comes out of the steam exhaust valve (steam release valve). Keep hands and face away from the appliance when you open it to avoid being burnt by hot steam. Never put your hands, face, or any other unprotected skin over the exhaust valve (steam release valve) or try to open the lid while cooking or releasing pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not force the lid to open before the float valve has completely subsided to its lowered (down) position.
When using the cooker, it’s best not to put it directly on a stone benchtop. Stone surfaces can be sensitive to uneven heat and might crack if heated in one spot. If you want to cook with the slow cooker on the stone benchtop, place a  chopping board or a heatproof mat underneath it.
Technical Parameters

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Lid handle
2. Float valve
3. Lid
4. Food/liquid level indicators
5. Inner pot
6. Housing
7. Control panel
8. Heating element

Lid Assembly

The lid can be disassembled for easy cleaning.
The silicone lid seal is reversible and can be inserted in either direction.
Insert the silicone lid seal around the outer edge of the underside of the lid. Never stretch the seal as this may affect sealing and pressure effectiveness of the appliance.  If the seal becomes damaged it should not be used. Contact customer service for a replacement.
Exhaust Valve

USING THE PRESSURE COOKER

Before First Use

1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Take out all accessories from the inner pot.
3. Wash, rinse and thoroughly dry the lid, the inner pot and all accessories.
4. Select a level, dry benchtop with sufficient air space for ventilation, and avoid placing the pressure cooker directly under cupboards to prevent damage from steam and heat.

Essential Safety Instructions

INNER POT

• Always ensure proper liquid/ food level in the removable inner pot.
• “FULL” level – do not exceed the maximum fill level.
•  “1/5” level – make sure the inner pot is filled to at least the minimum (1/5) fill level to ensure proper operation. SAFETY CHECK
• Make sure the steam release valve is clean and not blocked.
• Make sure the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element.

LID

• Check the lid seal – make sure it’s properly assembled around the edge of the underside of the lid.
• The lid should close and lock into place with ease and minimal effort. DO NOT STRAIN OR FORCE THE LID TO CLOSE.
• Always ensure the safety locking pin is properly aligned and is not restricted in any way.

Control Panel

Operation
Once the appliance is assembled properly, you are ready to begin cooking.

1. To remove the cover (lid), grasp the handle, turn clockwise and lift (see figure 1 and 2).

2. Remove the cooking pot from the appliance and add food and liquids as the recipe directs.
   Note: The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed 4/5 of the capacity of the cooking pot (figure 3). For foods such as dried vegetables and beans, or rice and grains, the total volume must not exceed 3/5 capacity (figure 4). Always use at least 1/2 cup liquid when pressure cooking. The total volume of food and liquid must not be less than 1/5 of the capacity of the cooking pot (figure 5). For rice cooking, the proportion of rice and water is 1.5:1; for porridge 8:1. You may adjust the proportion according to your own preference and cooking experience.

3. Remove any water or food residue before placing the cooking pot back into the external pot. Ensure the inner pot is settled firmly on the heating plate (figure 6).

4. Close the lid.
   • Remove any food residue from the upper rim of the cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. Ensure the sealing ring is securely in place.
   • Lower the lid and rotate it anti-clockwise until it clicks into position (figure 7 and 8). DO NOT STRAIN OR FORCE THE LID TO CLOSE.

5. Turn the steam release valve to the AIRTIGHT (sealed) position.
   Note: The steam release valve does not click or lock into place. You will always be able to turn it 360 degrees at any time. Even though it will have a loose fit, it is safely secured. The lid will become locked onto the main body of the unit during the pressure-building process.

6. To turn the unit on: Plug the power cord into the pressure cooker
   and then into the wall outlet. There will be a “BEEP” sound and the
   time display on the control panel will show “—-”, the unit is now in
   “standby” mode.

7. Choose your desired cooking function.
   Note: When pressure increases inside the pot, the float valve will rise, securely locking the lid. Do not attempt to force-open the pressure cooker. *During cooking, if the steam release valve is not placed properly, it will automatically release some air. Ensure proper positioning of the valve to prevent this issue.

8. When enough pressure has built inside the unit, the pressure cooker will begin its cooking process. This may take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on the quantity of food you are cooking. The cooking timer only starts once  the desired pressure has been reached.

9. When the pressure-cooking cycle has finished, the unit will automatically switch to the Keep Warm mode.

• After entering the Keep Warm mode: if you do not want to continue this mode, you can press the Warm/Cancel button or unplug the power supply. For safety reasons, after 24 hours of continuous Keep Warm mode, the unit will automatically enter standby mode.

Steam Release
There are two methods to release steam from a pressure cooker: a
Natural release or a Quick release. Some recipes may call for either one.
The most commonly used release method is Quick release.
Natural release: Once Cancel has been pressed, the pressure will slowly release itself.
There are two methods for Quick release:
(1) Once Cancel has been pressed, turn the exhaust valve (steam release valve) to the EXHAUST (release) position to release manually at a faster pace.
(2) Once Cancel has been pressed, keep pressing the red exhaust button on the handle, the unit will continue to exhaust until the pressure in the pot is completely discharged.
When enough pressure has been released, the float will drop and the cover (lid) will be unlocked from the main body of the unit. Only when the pressure has been released, you can safely unplug the unit and take out the food.
Do not force the cover (lid) to open before the float valve is completely lowered.
Note: While cooking liquids such as porridge or soups, the unit must be cooled down before you release the pressure.
Functions
Outlined in the table guide below are the cooking times for various presets, allowing for manual adjustments to cater to diverse recipe requirements and individual preferences.

Pressure setting – Low, Mid or High
After selecting one of the pre-set cooking options, you can again press the “Pressure” button to choose a pressure time, the options are: “Low”, “Mid” or “High”.
EXAMPLE: Press the “SOUP” button, then press the “Pressure” button, the “Mid” LED will be on and the pressure time will be 25 minutes. If the “Pressure” button is pressed again, the “High” LED will be on and the pressure time will be  30 minutes. If the “Pressure” button is pressed again, the “Low” LED will be on and the pressure time will change to 20 minutes.
When you have made your selection and the chosen pressure-cooking time is shown on the screen, then  wait 5 seconds to start or push the “Start” button to start the program immediately.
After the program starts, the pressure cooker builds pressure inside it. This may take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on the quantity of food you are cooking. When enough pressure has built inside the unit, the pressure cooker will begin its cooking process. The cooking timer only begins once the desired pressure has been reached.
The pressure cannot be adjusted for the Hotpot cooking program.
Rice
Press the “RICE” button. The default time on the screen will be 12 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 16 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 10 minutes (low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 8 to 20 minutes.
Porridge
Press the “PORRIDGE” button. The default time on the screen will be 15 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 20 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 10 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 10 to 30 minutes.
Beef/Mutton
Press the “Beef/Mutton” button. The default time on the screen will be 60 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 70 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 50 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 25 to 70 minutes.
Bean/Tendons
Press the “Bean/Tendons” button. The default time on the screen will be 45 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 55 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 35 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 20 to 55 minutes.
Slow cooks
Press the “Slow cook” button. The default time on the screen will be 4 hours (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 6 hours (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 2 hours (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 1 to 24 hours.
Soup
Press the “Soup” button. The default time on the screen will be 25 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 30 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 20 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 1 to 30 minutes.
Yogurt
Press the “Yogurt” button. The default time on the screen will be 8 hours (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 10 hours (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 6 hours (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 4 to 12 hours.
Meat/Poultry
Press the “Meat/Poultry” button. The default time on the screen will be 15 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 18 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 12 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 8 to 20 minutes.
Fish/Vegetable
Press the “Fish/Vegetable” button. The default time on the screen will be 6 minutes (Mid).
Press the “Pressure” button, the time on the screen will be 7 minutes (High).
Press the “Pressure” button again. The time on the screen will be 5 minutes (Low).
Adjust your preferred cooking time by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons within the range of 5 to 15 minutes.
Hotpot
Press the “Hotpot” button. The default power level on the screen will be L1
Press the “+” or “-” buttons to choose your own cooking power between the range of L1 – L3.
Delay Timer
If you wish to program your pressure cooker to automatically cook prepared food at a later time, you can program the pressure cooker to delay cooking by up to 24 hours. This setting is used in combination with the pre-set buttons (Rice,
Porridge, Beef/Mutton, Bean/Tendons, Slow cook, Soup, Yogurt, Meat/Poultry, Fish/Vegetable).

1. Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot
2. Secure the cover (lid) onto the unit and turn it Counter-clockwise to lock it in place.
3. Make sure the exhaust valve (steam release valve) is set to the “CLOSED” position.
4. Plug in the power cord to a 220-240V outlet.
5. The LED screen will display 00:00.
6. Press the “Delay timer” button (the indicator light will begin blinking), then press the “-” “+” button to adjust the delay cooking time. Once for each additional is 30 minutes. The Maximum delay period is 24 hours.
7. After choosing the desired delay time, choose your desired cooking option.
   Then wait 5 seconds or push the “Start” button to start the program immediately.
   Keep Warm
   When the unit has completed a cooking program, it will beep 5 times to indicate the program has been completed.
   The screen will then show “bb” and it will switch into keep warm mode.
   The unit will cool down to 60 – 80 degrees Celsius.
   The pressure built inside will release slowly due to the cool down in temperature.
   After about 1 hour most of the pressure will have been released, however still turn the release valve to remove any pressure which remains.
   To turn the keep warm mode off, press the “Warm/Cancel” button.
   Note: Keep Warm mode is automatically on for all pre-set cooking programs except the “Yogurt”
   When the unit is in standby mode (when “—- ” is shown on the screen), you can use the keep warm function.
   Press the “Warm/Cancel” button, the LED screen will show “bb” and hear one short beep.
   To turn the keep warm mode off, press the “Warm/Cancel” button.
   Cancelling a cooking program
   To cancel a cooking program, press the “Warm/Cancel” button once.
   When “—-” is shown on the screen, the unit is now in standby mode.
   The unit can be set for operation again.
   NOTE: keep warm & cancel functions are on the one button, keep warm shows “bb”, Cancel shows “—-”.

CARE & CLEANING

1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth such as a paper towel or microfiber towel. Do not immerse the outer body in water or pour water into it.
3. Rinse the underside of the cover (lid), sealing ring, pressure limit valve, anti-block cover, air escape, and float valve with warm water. Dry completely.
4. Clean the area under the upper ring with a dampened cloth or microfiber towel. Do not use chemical cleaners.
5. The cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To hand-clean the cooking pot, use a soft cloth or sponge and wipe. Be careful not to damage the inside coating. Never use harsh chemicals or scouring pads.
6. To clean the sealing ring, hold the knob on the sealing ring supporting cover and pull the sealing ring up. After cleaning, put the sealing ring supporting cover back in place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

the steam
Air escapes from the rim of the lid| The seal was not installed| Install the seal
Food residue on the seal| Clean the seal
Seal is damaged| Replace the seal
The lid is not locked properly| Rotate the lid fully
Air escapes from the float valve| Food stuck on the sealing ring of the float valve| Clean the sealing ring
The sealing ring on the float is damaged| Replace the sealing ring
The float will not rise| The steam release valve is not placed properly| Rotate the valve into the airtight position
Not enough food and water| Check the recipe for the proper quantity
Air escaping from the rim of the lid and the pressure limit valve| Call our Consumer Service Center
Display El| Sensor control- broken circuit| Call our Consumer Service Center
Display E2| Sensor control- short circuit| Call our Consumer Service Center
Display E3| Inner pot temperature too high| Wait for it to cool down
Display E4| Pressure switch error| Call our Consumer Service Center

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Quick 5-step start guide

STEP 1 Unpack and inspect all parts and accessories.

1. Lid handle
2. Float valve
3.  Lid
4. Food/liquid level indicators
5. Inner pot
6. Housing
7. Control panel
8. Heating element

Accessories: cord, measuring cup, spoon, condensation collector, recipe booklet, instruction manual
STEP 2 Read the instructions and check out the recipes.
For further recipes, cooking tips and ideas, head to our Pinterest page at pinterest.com.au/lenoxx.
STEP 3 Get cooking!
Place your prepared ingredients into the pressure cooker.
Ensure there is at least one cup of liquid inside in order to build pressure. Lock the lid in place and turn the exhaust valve to the CLOSED position.

Note: The exhaust valve does not click or lock into place. Even though it will have a loose fit, it is safely secured.
Caution: Never exceed the “MAX” line located inside the inner pot.
STEP 4 Select a cooking program from the control panel. After a few seconds, the pressure cooker will start to build pressure. When enough pressure has been built, the cooking program will begin.
STEP 5 When cooking is complete, the pressure cooker will beep and will show “bb” on the screen – it is in keep warm mode. Press the Cancel button to stop the keep warm mode. Choose whether to natural release or quick release.
Natural release: once Cancel has been pressed, the pressure will slowly release itself.
Quick release : once Cancel has been pressed, turn the exhaust valve to the Open position and keep pressing the red exhaust button on the handle to release manually, at a faster pace.
Warning: Never put your hands, face or any unprotected skin over the exhaust valve. Never block the exhaust valve or try to open the lid while cooking or releasing pressure.

References

• Best Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances | Lenoxx Australia – Lenoxx Electronics

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