vitaquick® Fissler GmbH, Harald-Fissler-Str.1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany Tel. +49 6781-403-0, Fax. +49 6781-403-321 www.fissler.de, www.fissler.com 148 mm 091577_01fis_Umschlag Vitaquick.
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D GB F NL I E Your new pressure cooker has been meticulously crafted in Germany. To ensure that you will be able to enjoy it for a very long time and that it will have a long service life, please follow these instructions carefully. We hope you will enjoy trying out everything your vitaquick® has to offer. Bon appétit! TR RUS S 1. How pressure cooking works 2. Safety information 3. Description and advantages of the vitaquick® 4. Before using for the first time 5.
How pressure cooking works 1. How pressure cooking works The basic principle of pressure cooking hasn’t changed since the first pressure cooker was invented. Foods are cooked in a tightly closed vessel under pressure, at temperatures of over 100°C, since the high pressure that develops inside the pot raises the boiling point of water. This shortens their cooking times substantially. Cooking with a pressure cooker saves a great deal of (cooking) time – about 70 percent on average.
• R ead the Instructions for Use and all other information thoroughly before you use the vitaquick®. Incorrect use can be dangerous. • Do not let anyone use the pressure cooker before reading the Instructions for Use. • If you give your pressure cooker to anyone, make sure you also provide the Instructions for Use. GB Instructions for use F 2. Safety information D Safety information • Never use the pressure cooker near children.
Safety information / Description and advantages of the vitaquick® I n case of extreme overheating, plastic parts on the cooker or the aluminum in the base could melt and liquefy. If this should occur, turn off the heat source and do not move the cooker until it has cooled down completely. Air the room. • Do not fill the pressure cooker to more than ⅔ of its volume.
GB F NL I E P GR TR RUS S PL CZ ARA 5. Control valve unit - with cooking indicator - with a vent for automatic pressure limitation (pressure guard) - removable for easy cleaning 6. Large cooking indicator - with markings to help regulate the gentle and fast levels 7. Openings for steam release - when the selected cooking setting is exceeded 8. Positioning aid - for simple positioning of the lid 9. Groove for positioning aid - for inserting the positioning aid 10. Nonslip pot handle 11.
Schnellkochen Description andkurz advantages erklärt of the vitaquick® / Before using for the first time 23. O-ring - for sealing the control valve unit 24.Valve base seal - to seal the valve base See Fig. B a. CE symbol (ensures that the cooker complies with the EC directive for pressure cookers) b. Nominal capacity (not equal to usable capacity) c. Maximum operating pressure (maximum permissible steam release pressure of the valve) d. Manufacturing date (calendar week/year) 4.
Control valve unit (Fig. A-5) See Fig. G Remove the control valve unit from the lid. Use your finger to check whether the cooking indicator (1) and the valve body (2) can move freely and spring back. Ø 18 cm: 200 ml Ø 22 cm: 250 ml Ø 26 cm: 300 ml “max“ The pressure cooker may only be filled up to ⅔ full to function safely (see “max“ marking).
Information on using your pressure cooker “½“ For foods that foam or expand during cooking, such as rice, legumes, broths, or dried vegetables, the pressure cooker may only be filled half full (see “½“ marking). Important: Never cook without sufficient liquid, and make sure that the liquid in the pressure cooker never steams away completely. Otherwise, the food may burn and the cooker, handles and burner can be damaged (see safety instructions).
GB Special information for induction stoves: To prevent overheating and damage to the cookware as a result of the high induction power, never heat the cooker up empty or unattended. Please also adhere to the Instructions for Use provided by the stove manufacturer. A humming sound may come from your cooker while it is in use. This sound has technical reasons and does not indicate that there is a defect in your stove or cookware.
Cooking with the vitaquick® Building pressure and expelling air Set your heat source to high to heat up the pressure cooker. Steam will escape from under the lid handle (Fig. A-1), along with the atmospheric oxygen that can destroy vitamins. This process can take a few minutes. As soon as the Euromatic closes and no more steam is expelled, pressure will begin to build up. The cooking indicator (Fig. A-6) will soon begin to rise.
Cooking with the vitaquick® / Depressurizing the vitaquick® Cooking time at Setting 2 Cooking time at Setting 1 About 30 min. About 12 min. About 18 min At the end of the cooking time, remove the pressure cooker from the heat source and depressurize it. (See information in the following chapter.) Only then can you open it. F Conventional cooking time GB D For example, boiled potatoes: Note: As long as there is any pressure in the cooker, the release button cannot be pressed completely.
Depressurizing the vitaquick® / Ways to use your pressure cooker Then press the release button gently in order to release any residual pressure. When no more steam escapes, let go of the button, shake the cooker gently, and then press the release button again. Repeat this step until no more steam escapes. When the cooker is fully depressurized, the Euromatic will sink again. Then the release button can be pressed in fully to open the cooker.
Note: Soups and stews are generally cooked at Setting 2. See Chapter 9. GB • Close the cooker. • Build the pressure and regulate the required cooking setting. (See Chapter 6) D Ways to use your pressure cooker I • A dd a minimum of 200-300 ml of liquid (see “min“ marking) to the pressure cooker. If desired, also add herbs, seasonings or wine. • Place the washed vegetables in the perforated inset and put the inset on top of the tripod in the pot. • Close the cooker.
Ways to use your pressure cooker Preparing frozen foods Frozen foods can be very easily prepared in the pressure cooker. • • • • • • Meat: Thaw a bit before browning. Foods without sauce: Place in the cooker in the perforated inset. Foods with sauce: Place in the cooker in the unperforated inset. Place at least 200-300 ml of liquid (see “min“ marking) in the pressure cooker. Close the cooker. Build the pressure and regulate the required cooking setting.
F Baby bottles or other items for use in the home (not for medical use) can be sterilized in the pressure cooker. • Place at least 200-300 ml of liquid (see “min“ marking) in the pressure cooker. • Place the bottles with their opening pointed downward in the perforated inset. • Close the cooker. • Build the pressure and control at cooking setting 2 (second white ring), and sterilize for 20 minutes. GB Sterilizing D Ways to use your pressure cooker / Cooking times P Rules: • Cook fish over vegetables.
Cooking times Pork Spicy pork stew / Goulash Pork roast Pork shank Pork knuckle, fresh 15-20 min. 25-30 min. 30-35 min. 30-40 min. Veal and beef Veal Stroganoff Roast veal Veal shank 5-6 min. Setting 2 15-20 min. Setting 2 15-20 min. Setting 2 Beef goulash Beef shank (for soup) Roulades / Roast fillet Sauerbraten / Roast loin Roast beef Boiled beef 15-20 min. 20-25 min. 20-25 min. 25-30 min. 30-40 min. 40-60 min.
Lid handle (Fig. A-1) To remove: See Fig. T Remove the lid handle by turning the lid screw (Fig. A-19) on the inside of the lid in a counter-clockwise direction. To mount: See Fig. U Hold the lid handle in your hand and place the lid on it in the appropriate position. Turn the lid screw in a clockwise direction and tighten it firmly. Storage The silicone gasket should be stored in a dark place (protected from sunlight and UV radiation), dry and clean.
Questions and answers 11. Questions and answers Important: Always turn off the energy source and let the pressure cooker cool off before you attempt to eliminate a problem. Problem Possible reason How to correct the problem When the cooker is building pressure, steam escapes longer than usual from under the lid handle (the Euromatic). The cooker is not closed properly. (The indicator in the lid handle is red.) Close the cooker properly. (See Chapter 4) (The indicator in the lid handle is green.
The O-ring, valve base seal, or silicone membrane is missing, defective, or incorrectly attached. Replace the seal or attach it correctly. (See Chapter 12) The lid handle is loose. Tighten the fastening screw of the lid handle on the inside of the lid. The flat gasket for the fastening screw of the lid handle or the o-ring for the Euromatic is missing, defective, or mounted incorrectly. Replace the gasket or o-ring or mount it correctly.
Questions and answers Problem Possible reason How to correct the problem The cooker is difficult to close, or the release button does not pop out when it closes. The lid and/or pot handle are not correctly mounted. Check how the handles are mounted and tighten screws if necessary. The lid handle is defective. Replace the lid handle. The silicone gasket is not properly in place. Insert the silicone gasket properly. (See Chapter 5) The cooker is not properly closed.
Replace parts that are subject to wear, such as the silicone gasket and other rubber parts, regularly after you have cooked with it about 400 times, or after 2 years at the latest, with original Fissler replacement parts. Parts that show visible damage (e.g. tears, discolorations or deformations) or that do not fit correctly must be replaced immediately. Otherwise, the functioning and safety of your pressure cooker could be affected. GB Please note F 12.
Maintenance and replacement parts Replacement parts Replacement parts Diameter Article Number Silicone gasket (Fig. Y-1) 22 cm 600-000-22-795 26 cm 600-000-26-795 22 cm 610-300-02-850 26 cm 610-700-04-850 22 cm 610-300-04-850 26 cm 610-700-08-850 22 cm 600-300-02-840 26 cm 600-700-04-840 22 cm 600-300-04-840 Pot handle for pressure skillet (Fig. Y-2) Pot handle for pressure cooker (Fig. Y-2) Helper handle for pressure skillet (Fig. Y-3) Helper handle for pressure cooker (Fig.
Maintenance and replacement parts 610-300-00-800 26 cm 610-700-00-800 22 cm 610-300-00-820 Unperforated inset (incl. tripod) (Fig. Z-2) 26 cm 610-700-00-820 Additional lid, glass (Fig. Z-3) 22 cm 021-641-22-600 Additional lid, metal (Fig. Z-4) 22 cm 623-000-22-700 26 cm 623-000-26-700 26 cm 022-656-04-600 E Deep-frying basket (Fig. Z-5) F Article Number 22 cm NL Diameter Perforated inset (incl. tripod) (Fig.
Warranty and service 13. Warranty and service All Fissler products are meticulously manufactured from high-quality materials. The quality of our products is checked several times during the manufacturing process. On completion, they are subjected to a stringent final check. 3-year manufacturer’s warranty This is why we provide a 3-year warranty on all of our pressure cookers beginning with the date of purchase.