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T90100 Care & Use Instructions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *Subject to registering Your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk. 4.5 Litre Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker...
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 1. USER SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety, please read and understand all the instructions before using your pressure cooker. Keep these instructions for your future reference. The pressure cooker must be used When the food is at boiling temperature, by a responsible adult.
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Care & Use Instructions 1. USER SAFETY INFORMATION 13. After cooking meat with a skin 21. If the pressure cooker functions (e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under abnormally i.e. it has been dropped or show signs of damage, stop using it. the effect of pressure, do not prick the skin while the skin is swollen, you may 22.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range CONTENTS User safety information 1. Specifications 1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts 1.2 Technical information 1.3 Suitable hob types for cooking 2. Using your pressure cooker – step by step guide 7-14 2.1 Benefits of using a pressure cooker 2.2 Before the first use 2.3 Filling your pressure cooker and steam cooking preparation 10-11...
Care & Use Instructions 1. SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Components, accessories and spare parts This box contains: Pressure Cooker, 20cm Stainless Steel Steamer Basket with Handle, Stainless Steel Steamer Stand/trivet and Instruction Manua Structure of your pressure cooker: Pressure cooker body Blue safety lock & unlock push button Rear/supporting handle Upper handle Cooker cover/lid...
Care & Use Instructions 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE Healthier and tastier food; use less time and save energy What foods? A wide variety of meals, side dishes and deserts can be cooked using a pressure cooker.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE 2.2 Before the first use Before using your pressure cooker for the first time, it is recommended that all labels, packaging and accessories are removed. Retain the instruction manual. Clean the pressure cooker following the cleaning instructions in this manual.
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Care & Use Instructions 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE Remove New Product Smell & Pressure Testing Before you start cooking any kind of food, it is recommended that below is carried out. Fill the pressure cooker 2/3 full with water and add the juice of half a lemon and the lemon skin or a tablespoon of vinegar to the water to prevent discolouration of the pressure cooker.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 2.3 Filling your pressure cooker and steam cooking preparation Before filling your pressure cooker with your favourite ingredients, please read and follow the below minimum and maximum fill levels. Minimum Fill Level Liquid Cooking Time 300ml or 1/2 pint For the first 15 minutes of cooking 150ml or 1/4 pint For each additional 15 minutes or part of 15 minutes...
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Care & Use Instructions 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE Steam cooking The steamer basket should be placed on top of the steamer stand in the pressure cooker to allow the steam to circulate freely in and around the food. At least 750ml or 1¼ pints of water should be used for steam cooking.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE 2.4 Selecting the cooking pressure This pressure cooker has one black pressure regulator with 4 positions Icon Feature Ø Fitting or removing position Steam release position Lower pressure setting 60kPa or 8.7lb For steaming and gentle cooking of delicate foods such as fish and vegetables...
Care & Use Instructions 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE Cooking time: The cooking time begins directly as the heat is turned down, once the red pressure indicator valve rises and the pressure cooker begins to hiss to release excess steam.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 2. USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER – STEP BY STEP GUIDE Before opening the pressure cooker lid: a. Do not force open the pressure cooker when there is still pressure inside b. Wait until the steam inside the cooker has completely released; c.
Care & Use Instructions 3. BASIC RULES OF PRESSURE COOKING The cooker body can be used without the lid for For example, if the usual cooking time is one and a pre-frying foods i.e. to brown and seal meat. Always half hours, the pressure cooking time is half an hour.
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Tower Pressure Cooker Range 4. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The sealing ring/gasket Red pressure indicator valve Turn the lid over, and check that the red We recommend that the sealing ring be replaced pressure indicator valve moves freely. If the every one or two years, depending upon the amount valve requires cleaning, remove the valve by of use.
Care & Use Instructions 5. TROUBLESHOOTING If your pressure cooker is not performing as it should, turn off the heat source immediately, taking special care to protect your hands and yourself. Do not move the pressure cooker. Leave it to cool naturally and wait until all the pressure has been released completely, then open the lid safely and examine and take appropriate actions.
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Tower Pressure Cooker Range 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution The red pressure indicator valve has Change the red pressure indicator valve. become faulty. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure The safety function of the pressure cooker to cool and the pressure to reduce. cooker has operated or the pressure Steam and liquid Open and check the lid, clean the pressure...
Care & Use Instructions 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES The cooking time begins directly as the heat is turned down, once the pressure indicator valve rises and the pressure cooker begins to hiss to release excess steam. Once the cooking time has finished, the hob should be turned off and the pressure cooker allowed to cool.
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Tower Pressure Cooker Range 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES The cooking times given in the following charts are a guide and you may wish to cook for a little longer or for slightly less time to suit your personal taste. However, always make sure food is thoroughly cooked before serving.
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Care & Use Instructions 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES Fruit Steam Type Size Water Cooking Time Release Layer slices with sugar 300ml / ½ pint + Apple in a dish. Cover with 6 – 7mins steamer stand tied greaseproof paper Prick and layer as 300ml / ½...
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Tower Pressure Cooker Range 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES Liquid quantities are minimum quantities for the pressure cooker. You may wish to add more, especially with larger quantities of meat or poultry, and Meat and poultry depending on the finished dish. Meat and poultry are best browned before cooking.
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Care & Use Instructions 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES Salmon and Vegetables Cooking Instructions Ingredients 1. Place the water in the pressure cooker. 450ml / ¾ pint water Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and lemon 1 bay leaf slices.
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Tower Pressure Cooker Range 6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES Easy Beef Casserole Cooking Instructions Ingredients 1. Heat the oil in the open pressure cooker, 30ml / 2tbsp sunflower oil add the onion slices and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. 2 onions, sliced Add the bacon and fry until golden.
Care & Use Instructions This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. The main body and lid are guaranteed for the extended free warranty subject to registration. The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year with proof of purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.
Tower Pressure Cooker Range 8. YOUR RECEIPT Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping. Should you have a problem with your product, or need any help, please contact our Service Department on +44 (0) 333 220 6066 AFFIX RECEIPT HERE...
Care & Use Instructions 9. NOTES T90102 / 7.5L T90101 / 6L T90100 / 4.5L Helpline: +44 (0)333 220 6066...
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