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Bella 6 Litre Pressure Cooker

Name: Bella 6 Litre Pressure Cooker
Brand: Bella

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Common Questions

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How do I properly clean the pressure cooker after use?

Unplug and allow the unit to cool down before cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the base unit; avoid immersing it in water or any other liquid. Wash the removable cooking pot with hot soapy water using a sponge or brush, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

What should I do if the silicone sealing ring is cracked or broken?

Do not use the pressure cooker if the silicone sealing ring is cracked or damaged. Contact Customer Services to replace it with a new sealing ring and assemble on aluminum inner plate correctly.

How do I remove the lid safely after cooking?

Wait until pressure has been released before attempting to open the lid by rotating clockwise until the UNLOCK position. Ensure steam is directed away from you when removing the lid.

What are the safety rules I should follow while using the pressure cooker?

Ensure the unit is used on a stable, level surface out of reach of children. Do not obstruct the pressure release valve and ensure it is not clogged before use.

How long should I wait before releasing the lid after cooking?

Allow the unit to remain on WARM function for natural pressure release, which can take from 12 minutes to 30 minutes depending on liquid inside. Only proceed with QUICK RELEASE method if cooking food like soups and stocks where quick release is safe.

How do I set the delay function?

Press the DELAY TIMER button to choose a time up to 2 hours before your desired start of cooking. Then select the appropriate food type and adjust the cooking time using the +/- buttons.

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What is the recommended cook time for chicken in this pressure cooker?

How do I prepare brown rice using the pressure cooker?

Can I clean the lid after cooking?

What is the warranty period for this product?

Full Manual

28 pages

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6 LITRE PRESSURE COOKER

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Product Safety .................................................................................................................................................2-3 Electrical Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-6 Introduction to Pressure Cooking ....................................................................................................................7 Before First Use ..................................................................................................................................................7 Using Your Pressure Cooker ..........................................................................................................................7-8 The Delay Function .............................................................................................................................................9 Warm/Cancel Functions .....................................................................................................................................9 To Remove the Lid ..............................................................................................................................................9 One Touch Digital Functions ......................................................................................................................10-11 Cooking Times .............................................................................................................................................12-13 Hints and Tips for Pressure Cooking ........................................................................................................13-14 Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................14 Storing Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................14 Servicing ............................................................................................................................................................14 Guarantee ..........................................................................................................................................................15 Recipes ..........................................................................................................................................................16-25

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Thank you for purchasing this product. You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but do please take the time to read these instructions – they have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is Important To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read the Product Safety and Electrical Safety information before you operate this product. Please pay particular attention to any warnings and cautions contained within these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

What can you expect from the Bella Pressure Cooker? This fantastic unit is one pot cooking and it saves time by cooking up to 70% faster than conventional cooking. At the touch of a button you can create delicious meals in a fraction of the time than on the stove top or in a slow cooker. The pre-programmed settings mean that you simply select a function and away you go, you don’t have to worry about pressure levels as the unit does it all for you. Instead of using lots of pots and pans, all the preparation is carried out in one pot, you can brown meat and caramalise vegetables, it’s not only easier but saves on washing up!

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• Before selecting the cooking function press the DELAY TIMER button to delay the start of the cooking time. The delay timer can be adjusted up to a maximum delay time of 2 hours. Continue to press the button until the desired time delay is reached. The amount of time until the unit begins cooking will be displayed on the screen.

• Once the delay time has been selected use the CONTROL PANEL to choose the desired cooking setting (i.e. rice, soup, chicken etc) and adjust the cooking time using the +/- button. It will flash then automatically switch to the delay time. The delay time will start to count down and cooking will begin once the delay time has elapsed. N.B Do not leave perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and dairy products at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.

• Please note that once the cooking time has counted down, the time may not be adjusted. If more or less cooking time is required. The cooking process must be cancelled and the timing must be reset to the required/desired time.

• During set up and while cooking, the WARM/CANCEL button can be pressed to cancel cooking at any time.

Warm/Cancel Functions Once the cooking process is complete, the Pressure Cooker will beep and move automatically to the WARM function this is shown by a “bb” on the LED display. This function is used to keep cooked food warm up to 24 hours, however for maximum flavour the recommended hold time for food is no longer than 6 hours. This function is also to stop or cancel the current function. NOTE: It is not recommended to use the WARM function for extended periods when cooking fish or chicken dishes. To Remove the Lid

When the pressure cooking cycle has finished, the unit automatically switches to WARM. At this point you may choose to release the pressure in two ways. The floating pressure safety valve will not go down until pressure is released and you will not be able to open the lid.

1. Natural Pressure Release – This is recommended for anything with large amounts of liquid e.g. soups and stocks it will prevent the liquid inside from boiling over and blocking the pressure release valve. Following pressure cooking, allow the unit to remain on the WARM function. The pressure will begin to drop inside this can take from 12 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the amount of liquid inside. The lid can only be removed with the pressure has gone down.

2. Quick Pressure Release - Following pressure cooking, the cooker will beep, this indicates that the cooking time has finished. Press the Cancel Button to stop the WARM function and turn the Pressure Release Valve to the “Pressure Release” position using an oven mitt (see Fig 6). Hot Steam will be released. DO NOT put your hands or face near the unit when turning the valve. The lid will only open once all the pressure has been released. Turn the lid clockwise and unlock. When removing the lid, tilt the lid away from you, this way the steam is directed away from you to avoid being scalded by the escaping steam. Use oven mitts when removing the inner cooking pot. Only use non-stick utensils to serve from the cooking pot as any hard utensils made from stainless steel or similar materials could damage the non-stick surface of the inner cooking pot.

One Touch Digital Functions For your convenience the pressure cooker has 11 pre-set options with default cook times. Based on your recipe you can choose any one of these settings Sauté, Browning, Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Soup, Stew, Meat, Chicken, Rice, Risotto/Steam and Warm. Every button has 2 settings and a corresponding pair of lights next to it. To select a setting simply press the button and the corresponding light will indicate the selected setting (see Figure 7). You can adjust the cook time by pressing the + or – buttons. When the time has been selected the LED will flash until the unit builds up pressure. When the pressure is at the correct level inside the cooking time till start to countdown.

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Sauté This is great for caramelizing vegetables which adds more flavour to your dishes, simply place a little oil or butter in the base of the cooking pot and add your onions, carrots etc. Cooking will soften them and add a delicious flavour, you can also warm spices to release their flavour. This setting is also perfect to reduce and thicken any remaining liquid at the end of cooking time as there is no evaporation during pressure cooking so you need to add less liquid. Sometimes excess liquid may need thickening you can either add a cornflour and water mixture or simply bubble it for 10 minutes to reduce the liquid.

Browning As meat will not brown during the pressure cooking process it is recommended to brown meat before so that this not only tastes better but the finished dish will look better. By browning meat, such as lamb, it will reduce the amount of fat present in the final meal and will also add a richer flavour. Use this setting for browning meat, chicken or game. Ensure you cut them into even sized pieces so they cook evenly. Add oil or butter to the base of the pot and sear the meat. If you have a lot of meat you may have to brown in batches this will maintain a high heat and ensure the meat is browned rather than stewed.

Pressure Cook This setting is for general pressure cooking. Anything can be cooked on this setting that isn’t included in one of the one touch digital options. Just adjust the time according to your recipe.

Slow Cook This is for long slow cooking up to 12 hours. It is NOT cooked under pressure. This is ideal if you need to be out the house all day and want to eat as soon as you come home. Use this setting as you would a slow cooker, so any recipes suitable for a slow cooker would be good for this setting. Remember this is low and slow, so cheap cuts of meat are better. Save your premium cuts for super fast cooking using a pressure setting.

Soup Ideal for soups and stocks, just ensure that you do not overfill the cooking pot and make sure you use the NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE when removing the lid for safety following the instructions detailed on page 9.

Stew This is great for Meat Ragu, Chilli Con Carne, Casseroles and even pie fillings like Steak and Ale.

Meat This is great for larger pieces of meat, such a lamb shanks, pork shoulder, ribs, brisket, gammon etc. Brown them first using the browning option then simply select this setting and adjust your time to suit your recipe.

Chicken This setting is great for cooking a whole chicken for a delicious pot roast, then pop it under a pre-heated grill to crisp up the skin if you prefer it golden. You can also cook chicken legs, thighs, drumsticks and fillets.

Rice Cook perfect fluffy rice on this setting. You can add spices or herbs during cooking and add salt if required. Also a drizzle of oil helps to reduce the foam (see Hints and Tips for cooking guidelines).

Risotto/Steam Make delicious creamy risotto on this setting in a fraction of the time without the need to keep stirring. Simply sauté the grains of rice in some butter or oil until they turn opaque then add the liquid.

To steam simply add sufficient water to the cooking pot to come to the 1/5 level on measuring scale inside the cooking pot. Place the steam rack into the pot, it will fit inside the pot on the ridge above the water (see Fig. 8). Add the food to be steamed on top of the rack cutting vegetables into even pieces and place the lid on top of the unit and turn the pressure release value to the pressure setting. Select the steam function and adjust the time accordingly. If you wish to steam larger items such as puddings, you will need to place a trivet in the bottom of the cooker for the pudding bowl to sit on.

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