Aztech APC2100 Pressure Cooker User Manual PDF

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APC2100 Electric Pressure Cooker

USER MANUAL

PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

USER MANUAL CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

PACKAGE CONTENTS 5

APPLIANCE OVERVIEW 5

A. DIGITAL DISPLAY 6

B. MENU FUNCTION INDICATORS 6

C. PRESSURE 6

D. PRESSURE STRENGTH INDICATOR 6

E. + AND 6

F. TEXTURE 7

G. PRESET 7

H. MENU 7

I. KEEP WARM/CANCEL 7

J. START 7

USING THE PRESSURE COOKER 8

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 10

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 12

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS 13

TROUBLESHOOTING 14

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Should damages be found on the appliance, its power cord and/or its other components do not use the appliance and immediately bring it to the Aztech Service Center for repair or replacement.

Do not, in any kind of manner, disassemble, dismantle, and/or perform appliance repair on your own and/or replace its components using non-Aztech approved components.

Do not use the appliance and/or its components for anything other than its intended purpose.

Before use, please check if the power voltage of your Pressure Cooker correctly corresponds to your homes power supply.

Always check and wash the Anti-clog Filter and the Pressure Safety Valve on a regular basis. This is to remove any blockages or clogs on itsfilterwhichmaydisruptitsoperation.

Do not use wet hands in using the Pressure Cooker and/or in inserting or removing its power adapter to prevent electrical shocks. It is recommendedtothoroughlydryyourhandsfirstbeforeeveryuse.

Ensure to ALWAYS position your Pressure Cooker on a smooth, dry, and stable ground. Placing the appliance on unstable surfaces such as cushioned carpets and/or uneven surfaces may cause the appliance to lose its balance during operation.

Do not position the appliance in a humid environment and/or in places exposed to multiple sources of heat such as stoves, refrigerators, or ovens.Itisalsoimportanttokeepitawayfromflammablematerials such as curtains and cloths especially during use.

Keep the appliance out of reach of children. If children are within the area during use, ensure to operate the appliance with extra care for safety purposes.

Ensure to correctly use the inner pots measurement guides whenever cooking. Ingredients should not exceed the 4/5 (MAX) mark of the inner pot. If the ingredients to be used expand upon cooking (e.g. rice,beans,etc.),usethe3/5mark.Donotoverfilltheinnerpotwith ingredients to prevent clogging the pressure safety valve.

Cranberries, noodles, rhubarb, and other similar ingredients should not be cooked using the Pressure Cooker since these ingredients can block the pressure safety valve of your appliance upon cooking.

NOTE: It is STRONGLY ADVISED to ensure that you have read all provided safety guidesandoperatinginstructionsinthisusermanualfirstbeforeproceeding.

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While the inner pot is discharging steam and/or pressure, avoid coming contact with its Pressure Safety Valve to prevent injuries. Similarly, upon opening the pressure cookers lid, ensure to avoid any form of skin contact with its pressure safety valve.

AFTER COOKING, DO NOT FORCEFULLY OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKERsLID.Itisnormaltohavedifficultyinopeningtheappliance after cooking. Ensure to FULLY discharge any remaining steam and/or pressurefirstthroughitsPressureReleasebuttonbeforeopeningthe Pressure Cookers lid.

Handle the Lid Sealing Belt with care. Do not replace it with other rubber belt brands, nor use any kind or brand of tension belt as a substitute.

Do not place any kind of object on top of the Pressure Safety Valve. Forfirsttimeuse,itisnormalforthePressureCookertopartiallysmoke. Uponfinishingitscooking,thepressurecookerwouldinstantlyenter

KEEP WARM mode. It is highly suggested that the KEEP WARM process should not exceed 6 hours to keep the foods original taste.

Always unplug the power adapter if you are done using your Pressure Cooker and allow it to cool down before doing any cleaning, relocation, and/or appliance maintenance.

In relocating the appliance, ensure that you only use its designated handle. Do not use the appliances lid handle, and/or the main bodys sides for such purposes. If the pots contents are hot, take extreme caution.

When unplugging its power adapter, do not pull or tug its cord. Hold thepoweradapter firmlyon itsbasewhenunplugging it from the power outlet. Also, ensure that its power cord is kept away from any source of heat and/or sharp edges that may cause external damage to the cord.

DO NOT IMMERSE the MAIN BODY and/or its power cord in water. Always keep the inner pots bottom and heating plate clean. Do not expose nor use the inner pot as an alternative cookware for

frying food or for any other purpose which involves stoves or other sources of heat other than its main body.

Your Aztech Electric Pressure Cooker is not intended for people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and/or lack of experience or knowledge. Constant supervision (from a person responsible for their safety) should be provided if such individuals would be using, cleaning, or operating, the appliance.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS PressureCooker MeasuringCup RiceSpoon PowerCord

UserManual EasyStartGuide WarrantyPolicy

Pressure Release Button. Press this button to release the inner pots steam and/or internal pressure while cooking.

Control Panel. Contains all of the pressure cookers functions. Anti-Clog Filter. Covers the Pressure Safety Valve from blockages. Lid Sealing Belt. Ensures that the inner pots pressure remain sealed. Pressure Safety Valve. Outlet for released steam and pressure. Water Collector. Holds accumulated moisture during cooking.

PRESSURE COOKER COMPONENTS

Floater Valve

Inner Lid

Inner Pot

Anti-Clog Filter

Lid Sealing Belt

Outer Pot Pressure Safety Valve

Handle

Lid Handle

Control Panel

Main Body

Base

Water Collector

Pressure Release

Button

APPLIANCE OVERVIEW

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Digital Display

Pressure Strength Indicators ( 1 - 6 )

+ and Buttons

Pressure Adjustment Button

Menu Function Indicators

Start Button Keep Warm / Cancel Button

Preset Button Menu Button

Texture Selection

Button

A. DIGITAL DISPLAY Shows the current time and status of the Pressure

cooker. On Standby mode, the digital display will show 00:00. Is comprised of Preset Time (in red) that Displays the

hour settings and the Pressure Time (in green) that displays the minute settings.

Upon pressing the Pressure Adjustment button, the Pressure Time will show P:XX ( where XX indicates the remaining pressure time).

During keep warm mode, this area displays bb.

CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS

Indicates the current or selected menu function used by the Pressure Cooker.

B. MENU FUNCTION INDICATORS

C. PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON Allows you to adjust the pressure of a selected menu

function. Press this button continuously to shift between your

appliances 6 pressure strength settings.

D. PRESSURE STRENGTH INDICATORS (1 - 6) Indicates the selected pressure strength, with 1 as the lowest and 6 as the highest pressure setting.

E. + AND

Allows you to decrease/increase the preset time or delay period the pressure cooker would be using.

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F. TEXTURE SELECTION BUTTON Allows you to adjust the current texture of the menu

function selected. Press this button continuously to shift between the

three texture settings : Firm, Tender, and Soft.

Allows you to set the time or delay period wherein Pressure Cooker will start cooking.

After or before selecting a menu function, press this button to set the appliances delay function.

You may increase or decrease the delay period by an hour through the + and - buttons. Maximum delay and Keep Warm duration period is up to 24 Hours.

NOTE : This button would not function if the appliance is currently cooking or if the appliance is currently under the Keep Warm function.

G. PRESET

H. MENU Press this button continuously to shift between its 12 Menu functions : Rice, Express, Congee/Soup, Whole Grains, Baby Food, Cake, Fish, Ribs, Beef / Lamb, Chicken / Duck, Beans / Tendon, and Meat.

I. KEEP WARM/CANCEL The Pressure Cooker automatically

enters Keep Warm mode (for 24 hours) upon completing a cooking procedure. NOTE: It is strongly recommended to cancel the keep warm function by pressing the Keep Warm/ Cancel button after 6 hours to preserve the foods original taste.

When the Pressure Cooker s digital display is 00:00 (standby mode), press this button for the appliance to enter Keep Warm mode.

Press this button to cancel the Keep Warm function and/or to cancel currently selected settings.

You may also use this button to set the Keep Warm functions operating duration.

J. START Upon selecting a menu, texture, and/or a preset, press this button to begin cooking. NOTE: If the inner pot is empty, the Pressure Cooker would stop a selected cooking function.

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USING THE PRESSURE COOKER TIPS BEFORE USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER Ensure that the power voltage of your Pressure Cooker correctly

corresponds to your homes power supply. ALWAYS position your Pressure Cooker on a smooth, dry, and stable

ground. Do not position the appliance in humid environments and/or in

places exposed to heat such as stoves, refrigerators, or ovens. It is also importanttokeep itawayfromflammablematerialssuchas curtains and cloths especially during use.

Keep the appliance out of reach of children during and after use and handle the appliance with extra care whenever children are present.

STEP 2 Remove the Inner Pot from the main body then pour/place the required ingredients.

NOTES: Ingredients should not exceed the

4/5 (MAX) mark of the inner pot. If the ingredients expand upon

cooking (e.g. rice, beans, etc.), use the 3/5 mark.

Donotoverfillthepotwithingredients to avoid clogging the pressure relief valve during operation.

Wipe off dirt and/or moist from the pots bottom surface and the main bodys heating plate, then ease in and slightly rotate the pot into the body to ensure that its bottom is directly in contact with the heating plate.

STEP 3

STEP 1 Hold the Lid Handle and turn it counter clockwise to unlatch the lid before lifting it away from the main body.

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STEP 5 Place the pressure safety valve and then press the pressure release button and ensure that the pressure release button is UP. It is also important to ensure that the pressure safety valve is properly eased into place.

Plug the appliances power adapter into a power outlet. Your pressure cookers digital display will show 00:00 to indicate that the appliance is in STANDBY mode.

STEP 6

STEP 4 NOTE: Ensure that the Lid Sealing Belt is properly secured into the lid. Lower the lid into the main body and use the lid handle to rotate the lid clockwise until it securely locks into place.

Press the MENU button to select a cooking function, then press the START button to confirm. The appliance would now start cooking. NOTE: Refer to the USING THE CONTROL PANEL section for more detailed instructions.

STEP 7

After cooking, Allow the pressure cooker to cool down for 15 minutes or wait for the floater valve to completely ease down into the lid.

STEP 8

Press the Pressure Release button to fully empty the inner pots steam/pressure content. You may now unplug the pressure cooker and empty its contents.

STEP 9

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USING THE CONTROL PANEL SELECTING A COOKING FUNCTION

There are three ( 3 ) ways in selecting a cooking function. Any of the provided button sequences below would work :

MENU START. (a) Press the MENU button to shift and select between the menu functions, then (b) press the STARTbutton toconfirm the selected MENU function.

MENU SELECT PRESSURE START. (a) Press the MENU button to shift and select between the menu functions, (b) press the PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT button to select the desired pressure strength level, then (c)presstheSTARTbuttontoconfirmthe selected MENU function.

MENU SELECT PRESSURE SELECT TEXTURE START. (a) Press the MENU button to shift and select between the menu functions, (b) press the PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT button to select the desired pressure strength level, (c) press the TEXTURE SELECTION button to select the preferred food texture, then (d) presstheSTARTbuttontoconfirmthe selected MENU function.

SETTING A DELAY COOKING FUNCTION MENU PRESET SET TIME (+,-) START. (a) Press the MENU button to shift

and select between the menu functions, (b) press the PRESET button to begin setting the delay period, (c) use the + and to increase or decrease (by an hour) the number of delay hours then (d) press the STARTbuttontoconfirmthedelaycookingfunctionsetting.

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PRESET SET TIME (+,-) MENU START. (a) Press the PRESET button to begin setting the delay period, (b) use the + and buttons to increase or decrease (by 1 hour) the number of delay hours, (c) select the preferred MENU function, then (d) presstheSTARTbuttontoconfirm the delay cooking function setting.

PRESET SET TIME (+,-) SET PRESSURE SET TEXTURE MENU START. If you want to fully set the preset setting, (a) upon pressing the PRESET button and time press the PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT button until you get the preferred pressure level, (b) press the TEXTURE SELECTION button to select the preferred texture, then (c) presstheSTARTbuttontoconfirm.

SETTING THE KEEP WARM DURATION (ON STANDBY) KEEP WARM, SET TIME (+,-), START. While on STANDBY

(00:00 on digital display), (a) press the KEEP WARM button, (b) press the + and buttons to adjust the preferred number of keep warm hours, then (c) presstheSTARTbuttontoconfirm.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: The PRESET button would not work if the appliance is currently

COOKING or is under KEEP WARM mode. Maximum number of hour delay / preset time is 24 hours.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TIPS BEFORE CLEANING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER Before cleaning, ensure to unplug the power adapter of the Pressure

Cooker from the power outlet. Do not immerse the appliance in water or spray water on its main

body and/or power adapter. The entire lid can be detached from the main body. All lid components

can be washed with water, including the Lid Sealing Belt, Pressure Safety Valve, its Anti-Clog Filter, the Vent Pipe and the Floater Valve. Dry each component using a clean cloth after cleaning.

Using a clean cloth, wipe off any dirt or particles stuck on from the outer surface of the inner pot and the inner heating plate of your pressure cooker.

Remove and clean the water collection box, wipe it off with wet towel, and re-insert it again at the back of main body.

Use a sponge or a non-metallic soft brush in cleaning the inner pots internal surface and dry it up afterwards with a clean cloth.

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OTHER INSTRUCTIONS CAKE BAKING

TIPS BEFORE CLEANING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER 3 Eggs 5ml Edible Oil 60g White Sugar 15ml Milk

50g Low-gluten Flour Salt

PROCEDURE 1. Separate the egg whites from yolks and put each ingredient into

different plates. NOTE : To get the best cake results, ensure that (a) the egg yolks

are properly separated from the whites, and (b) the cookware used in beating the egg whites are dry.

2. On a different container, pour in the 5ml edible oil, 20g white sugar, and 15ml milk, and batter all ingredients together until all ingredients mix up.

3. Slowlyadd in low-glutenflourwhileconstantlystirringthemixture until a thick batter is formed.

NOTE:Uselow-glutenflourforasofterandfluffiercaketexture. 4. Add a little salt then add in the 40g of white sugar into the egg

whites. Beat the mixture quickly until the mixture becomes stiff. You can then add in the yolks to complete the cake mixture.

5. Spread oil on the inner pots surface then pour in the cake mixture into the inner pot.

6. Using a dry cloth, wipe off any dirt and/or moisture on the inner pots outer surface then lower the inner pot into the pressure cookers main body. Slightly rotate the pot to ensure that its bottom is directly in contact with the heating plate.

7. Lower the lid and lock it in place, You may then plug in the pressure cooker into a power outlet.

8. Press the Menu Button continuously until the CAKE function is selected, then press the START button to begin baking.

9. The MENU FUNCTION INDICATOR : CAKE will go OFF once the baking procedure is completed and will immediately go to KEEP WARM mode followed by an audible beep.

10. The cake is now ready for consumption.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION

1 TheLidisdifficult to close

The lid is improperly fastened to the main body.

EasetheLidfirmlyandevenly into the Main Body before turning it clockwise.

The Lid Sealing Belt is obstructing the lid.

Reinsert the Lid Sealing Belt intothelidfirmly.

The Floater Valve is blocking the push rod.

Use a chopstick to push down the Floater Valve

2 TheLidisdifficult to open

The Floater did not lower down properly.

Use a chopstick to push down the Floater Valve

The Inner Pots pressure/ steam has not been fully released yet.

Allow the pressure cooker to cool down then push the pressure release button to empty the inner pots from remaining pressure/steam.

3 Lid gas leakage

The Lid Sealing belt is improperly placed.

Remove and re-install the Lid Sealing Belt into the lid.

Blockages might have occurred on the Lid Sealing Belt.

Remove and re-install the Lid Sealing Belt into the lid.

The Lid Sealing Belt is broken.

Stop usage and immediately bring the appliance to the Aztech Service Center for repair or replacement.

Lid is improperly closed and/or locked into place.

Open and properly lock the pressure cookers lid in place.

4 Floater Valve gas leakage

Ingredients are stuck on the Floater valves Sealing Gasket.

Remove, clean, and reinstall the Floater Valves Sealing Gasket.

The Floater Valves sealing gasket is broken.

Stop usage and immediately bring the appliance to the Aztech Service Center for repair or replacement.

5 The Floater Valve cant / does not rise up

Insufficient amount of water and ingredients.

Add in more ingredients and/ or water content into the pot until it reaches the minimum content level.

Gas leakage from lid or pressure safety valve

Stop usage and immediately bring the appliance to the Aztech Service Center for repair or replacement.

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