English - Kenwood PC400 Mode D'emploi

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Because pressure cooking locks in more nutrients and flavour, your Kenwood
Electric Pressure Cooker brings healthy eating one step closer.
Whether you're pressure cooking, steaming or browning, your new Pressure
Cooker could hardly be more versatile or convenient. Simple push-button
programming puts control at your fingertips. It will even keep your food warm or
start cooking at a pre-set time. And because we've designed it with your safety in
mind, the pressure you choose is controlled automatically.
safety
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During pressure cooking, never attempt to remove the lid or depress the orange
pressure indicator - your could get hurt.
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Only remove the lid after the orange pressure indicator has dropped.
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Be careful not to get burnt by steam coming out:
● ● during steaming; or
● ● when you press the steam release button.
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When touching hot surfaces use oven gloves.
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Always use the correct amounts: see 'To pressure cook', page 3.
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Pressure cooking needs a liquid that'll steam, eg water, stock. Never use oil or
fat instead or use your appliance for deep frying.
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Cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood thoroughly, and never from frozen.
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Never put the appliance in water or let the cord or plug get wet – you could get
an electric shock.
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Before each use, ensure:
the cooking pot and electric pins are dry;
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● ● the safety devices in the lid are clean and unblocked.
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Never use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired: see 'service', page
3.
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Never cook anything that'll froth or rise (eg dumplings) – it could block the safety
devices.
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Never remove the cooking pot with its lid still on – it'll drop if you pull the
handles apart.
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Keep children away from the appliance. And never let the cord hang down
where a child could grab it.
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Don't let infirm people use the appliance without supervision.
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Never move the appliance if it's on or contains anything hot.
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Only use this appliance for its intended domestic use.
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Never put the cooking pot on a cooker or in an oven.
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Unplug after use.
before plugging in
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Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the
underside of your appliance.
important - UK only
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The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.
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Your appliance complies with European Economic Community Directive
89/336/EEC.
before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging and any labels.
2 Disassemble: see page 2.
3 Wash the parts: see 'cleaning', page 3.
4 To ensure the rubber ring fits correctly:
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fill the cooking pot to 'max' with water;
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cook at high pressure for 15 minutes: see 'to pressure cook', page 3;
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release the pressure slowly, then remove the lid;
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disassemble and clean.
key
Safety valves
Orange Pressure indicator
Lid lock
Control dial
Steam release button
Rubber ring
Basket
Rack
Cooking pot
Control panel

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shows the remaining cooking time
a
warm:
b
keeps food warm. (You can press this when programming your cooking
and warming will start when cooking stops)
cook mode:
c
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brown - for browning and sealing food before pressure cooking
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steam - for steaming food
pressure mode:
d
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low - for gentler cooking (fish, certain vegetables, desserts)
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high - for most other foods (meat, poultry, root vegetables)
cook time:
e
(not for browning or warming): sets the cooking time (up to 99 minutes)
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when steaming, the timer starts when you press 'start'
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when pressure cooking, the timer starts when the appliance
reaches the correct pressure
delay time:
f
allows cooking to be delayed for up to 2 hours
start/stop:
g
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to start, press once
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to stop or cancel, hold down for two seconds
Once you've set your programme, press 'start'.
to disassemble, assemble and cook
to disassemble
1 Slide the lid lock to 'unlock'
2 Remove the lid: pull its handles apart, then lift
to assemble
1 Insert the cooking pot (electric pins towards the front).
2 Fit the rubber ring under the lid's rim.
3 Fit the lid: slide the lid lock to 'unlock'. Pull the handles apart and place on the
cooking pot. Then release the handles so that the lid grips the pot.
4 Slide the lid lock to 'lock' – otherwise the orange pressure indicator
won't rise and pressure won't build up. If this happens, switch off
and press the steam release button to release any pressure. Then
refit the lid.
important cooking information
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Read 'safety', page 2.
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Use non-stick utensils in the cooking pot.
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To ensure even cooking, don't overfill the basket.
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Don't leave food in the cooking pot for a long time – it could mark the non-stick
coating.
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The appliance beeps during, or after, some programmes – this is normal.
to brown
1 Remove the lid.
2 Press 'cook mode' to select 'brown'.
3 Press 'start'.
4 Pre-heat for 5 minutes, then put your food in the cooking pot.
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You can't set a cook time when browning. The appliance will beep every 10
minutes.
to steam
1 Put the rack inside the cooking pot.
2 Add water – no higher than the rack (except for some puddings: see page 5).
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Hint: use boiling water: steaming will start sooner.
3 Put your food on the rack (use the basket for vegetables etc).
4 Lock the lid on.
5 Turn the control dial to 'steam'
6 Press 'cook mode' twice to select 'steam'.
7 Press 'cook time' to set a cooking time.
8 Press 'start'. The timer starts immediately (before the steam appears)
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During cooking, steam will hiss out of the control dial. But if liquid spits out,
switch off immediately – your food is unsuitable because it froths (eg mussels,
oysters).
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