User manual MORPHY RICHARDS RAPID COOK

[. . . ] 48815 rev3_x 21/06/2010 10:11 Page 1 Upon registration with Morphy Richards (UK & ROI only) Register online for your 2 year guarantee. (UK and Ireland customers only) www. morphyrichards. co. uk Please read and keep these instructions Getting the best from your new appliance. . . Safety Always keep hands and face away from Pressure Release Valve, when venting pressure. Always tilt the lid away from you, so any remaining steam is blocked from your face. Never attempt to open lid while cooking, or before pressure has dropped. [. . . ] You should not start the `Sealing / Browning' function without adding your oil to the pan. Whether you have used the `Seal / Brown' function or just turned the Rapid Cook on, the display screen should show the default setting B. Press the Function button fl the appropriate number of times to select the desired cooking time. Press twice: 1-10 mins Press 3 times: 11-20 mins Press 4 times: 21-40 mins Press 5 times: 41-90 mins For each range, the Rapid Cook will select the lowest Normal Cooking Function · Add the ingredients into the cooking pot when it is in place in the base unit. If it happens switch off, remove plug from the mains and clean fullly. For details of other Morphy Richards products, please see our website: VEN T If your meat needs a few extra minutes sealing after the timer has reached zero, simply press the Function button fl once to start the Sealing / Browning function again. As explained above, to cancel the sealing function before the timer reaches zero, press the Keep Warm / Cancel button · once. Ensure that the pressure release valve Ì on top on the lid / is positioned to `SEAL' D. D SEA L VENT 7 48815 rev3_x 21/06/2010 10:11 Page 8 release steam and reduce pressure E. E SEAL VENT Note: When using the tray, the amount of vegetables that can be cooked is limited to the trays capacity. See the amounts in the recipes for quantities. cup of liquid for each subsequent 15 minutes. · Since flavours are more concentrated, reduce amounts of herbs and seasonings when converting conventional recipes. Generally speaking, pressure cookers cook foods in about 1/3 the time of conventional cooking methods. Increase cooking times by about ten percent when cooking in high altitudes over 3, 500 feet. If you wish to cook food for less time than the preprogrammed amount, watch the timer and press Cancel when desired cooking time has elapsed. Pressure will not be achieved until the internal temperature in the pot is 40 degrees higher than the boiling point of water. Always check to make sure your gasket and float valve are clean and in good working order. If food needs more cooking select the 10 minutes cooking cycle and press start. Do not cook on the browning function if using the steaming tray and trivet. Note: Raw meat is perishable food, which should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. We advise to not use the delay timer when cooking recipes that include meat products. HELPFUL HINTS During the heat cycle, steam will escape from the vent. WARNING: you must keep your face well away from the valve when releasing excess pressure, and only do this when you are wearing protective oven gloves. It is not recommended to release steam manually with recipes containing lots of liquid, such as soups and stews. Pressure is completely reduced when the Steam Release Dial is in the `VENT' position E, and you no longer hear steam escaping from the valve, and the lid opens freely with no force. Remove lid by grasping the handle and twisting the lid anti-clockwise. [. . . ] Please have the following information ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly. · Serial number as shown on underside of the appliance. UK Helpline 0844 871 0956 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0722 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 Website You may also contact us through our website, or visit the site to browse and purchase appliances, spare parts and accessories from the extensive Morphy Richards range. 14 UK Helpline 0844 871 0956 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0722 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 48815 rev3_x 21/06/2010 10:11 Page 15 This page is intentionally blank For details of other Morphy Richards products, please see our website: 15 48815 rev3_x 21/06/2010 10:11 Page 16 REGISTERING YOUR TWO YEAR GUARANTEE Your standard one year guarantee is extended for an additional 12 months when you register the product within 28 days of purchase with Morphy Richards. If you do not register the product with Morphy Richards within 28 days, your product is guaranteed for 1 year. To validate your 2 year guarantee register with us online at If the fault develops after 28 days and within 12 months of original purchase, you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product, or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown. [. . . ]