Preethi TWIST, TOUCH Electric Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual
The Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker TWIST and TOUCH are convenient and easy-to-use appliances that allow you to cook a variety of dishes quickly and efficiently. They feature automatic pressure control for safe cooking, and come with a number of pre-set cooking programs for different types of food. With their easy-to-clean design, these multi-cookers make cooking a breeze.
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Electric Pressure Cooker
Instruction Manual
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Electric Pressure Cooker
Every product that bears the PREETHI brand name has to pass a series of stringent quality tests. Preethi, the flagship brand of Preethi Kitchen Appliances Pvt. Ltd., relies on its core values of Performance, Quality, Reliability & Safety. Our mission remains single-minded: to improve the family’s quality of life through the superior quality and efficiency of our home appliances.
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Electric Pressure Cooker
Table of contents
Contents Page No
1. Technical Specifications
2. Know Your Electric Pressure Cooker
(Multi cooker)
3. Accessories
4. Assembly and Dismantling Instructions
(a). Gasket
(b). Exhaust Valve
5. Control Panel
6. How to use Your
TWIST
Multi cooker
7. How to use Your
TOUCH
Multi cooker
8. Special Features of your Touch Multi cooker
9. Do’s & Don’ts
10.Cleaning
11.Troubleshooting
12.Warranty Card
13.Customer Care
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13-15
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Technical Specifications
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Model No.
Pan Capacity
Maximum Rice Capacity
Power Consumption
Cooking Pan
Power Cord
Gross Weight (approx)
Size of Carton (in mm)
EPC 003
5 litre
6 Cups
Cooking - 900 W
Aluminium Nonstick Coated
Detachable PVC insulated 3 core with earthing
5.2 kg
315 (L) x 315 (W) x 330 (H)
EPC 004
5 litre
6 Cups
Cooking - 900 W
Aluminium Nonstick Coated
Detachable PVC insulated 3 core with earthing
5.6 kg
315 (L) x 315 (W) x 330(H)
Voltage: 230V ~ 50 Hz
In pursuance of our policy of continuous product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Safety eye
Handle cover
Anti-block shield
Inner pot
Exterior pot
Housing
Know your Electric Pressure Cooker
Exhaust valve
Upper cover handle
Handle cover
Safety eye
Handle cover
Special lid location design
Rice paddle shelf
Control panel
Base
Anti-block shield
Inner pot
Exterior pot
Housing
Exhaust valve
Upper cover handle
Handle cover
Special lid location design
Rice paddle shelf
Control panel
Base
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Scoop
TWIST & TOUCH Electric Pressure Cooker
Accessories
Flat
Assembly and Dismantling Instruction
Gasket
Press down
Pull up
Measuring Cup
Before First Use
1. Remove Ladle, Measuring Cup and
packing material from product.
2. Wash the Inner Pan.
3. Read instruction manual carefully.
Attach Remove
1. Place the Lid as shown in above figure.
2. Locate the Gasket around the locating ring and push gently to fix.
3. Pull gently to remove.
Exhaust valve
Remove
1. Hold Exhaust valve and pull directly upwards as shown
(Do not pull at an angle)
Attach
1. During assembly make sure the indicator faces the front of the cooker.
2. Locate the Exhaust valve on
the steam vent and push
down gently to fix in place.
Exhaust valve
Control Panel
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How to use your
TWIST
Multi cooker
Opening the Lid
1.
CLOSE
mark “ ” aligns with “ ” of outer casing.
2.
Add ingredients and water to the Inner Pan using the measuring cup. (Refer table 1)
Table -1
Ingredients ( For 1 Cup )
CLOSE
Rice
Pongal
Pulao/Biriyani
Meat
2 - 2½
2½ - 3
1-1½
4 - 5
(per kg)
Idly
Gravy
1½ (Add in Inner Pan) as per user preference as per User preference Channa
(Soak minimum 4 hour)
Chicken as per User preference
Note: The above proportion is suggested and can vary depending upon the quality of ingredients
and individual taste preferences.
3.
Ensure that there are no foreign particles on the Heater surface.
4.
Ensure the outer surface of the Inner Pan is dry before placing into the Multi cooker.
5.
Then place the Inner Pan in the Multi cooker carefully and rotate lightly as shown in figure.
CLOSE OPEN
6.
Make sure that the Inner Pan is seated properly in the cooker.
7.
If the Inner Pan is not positioned correctly, the Multi cooker will not work properly and the heater can get damaged.
8.
Hold the lid handle and rotate it anticlockwise until the Lid cover mark “ ” aligns with “ ” of outer casing.
9.
Ensure the Pressure Valve is in Pressure position except in idly menu function. For idly function it should be in release position.
Pressure Position
Pressure
Release Position
Release
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10.
Switch on the Multi cooker and the Warm indicator will glow.
11.
Turn the switch knob clockwise to select the desired menu function. Then the cook indicator will glow.
12.
Refer the table below for approximate cooking time.
Idly
Menu
Pressure Holding
Time in minute
3
Remarks
Power Should be switched off manually after cooking.
Gravy
Pongal
Rice
Pulao/Biriyani
Chicken
Meat
Channa
Cake
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9
10
13
15
20
25
30
Auto cutoff after
Cooking.
* Total Cooking Time = Pressure building time + Pressure Holding time.
* Pressure Building time varies as per quantity of ingredients and water
* Pressure Building time will vary approx from 5 to 20 minute
TWIST
Multi cooker
13.
After Cooking, the Multi cooker switch knob will go to off position and the Warm indicator will glow.
14.
Then position the Pressure release valve as shown in figure to release steam and open the Lid.
Note :The food can be kept in Warm mode for 4 hour, if you do not wish to consume immediately.
After 4 hour the food will start to become dry so switch off your Multi cooker.
For best results:-
Pressure Position
Pressure
Release Position
Release on the bottom of the Inner Pan, before putting other ingredients into the Inner Pan.
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How to use your
TOUCH
Multi cooker
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1. Follow the steps 1 - 9 prescribed in How to use Twist Multi cooker.
2. Connect the power cord to the wall socket and switch on.
3. The LED display and Keep Warm indicator will start blinking
with beep sound.
4. Select the desired menu function on the control panel by gently pressing the soft touch button.
5. The menu indicator will start glowing.
6. Select preferred texture mode by pressing texture button.
(Default is medium)
Menu
Rice
Pongal
Pulao/Biriyani
Meat
Idly
Gravy
Chicken
Channa
Pressure Holding Time in minute
Texture
Coarse Medium Well Done
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9
20
6
15
20
15
8
20
25
10
10
12
25
12
15
30
10
25
30
* Total Cooking Time = Pressure building time + Pressure Holding time.
* Pressure Building time varies as per quantity of ingredients and water
* Pressure Building time will vary approx from 5 to 20 minute
7. In few seconds the Multi cooker will beep 3 times and display will
stop blinking.
8. Now the cooking cycle starts and pressure will build.
TOUCH
Multi cooker
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9. When the required pressure is built inside the cooker the display will indicate pressure holding time in minute and will start to count down.
10.After cooking, the cooker will give beep sound and goes to
Keep Warm mode.
For best results:- Wait for 5 - 10 minute after cooking before opening.
Idly
Gravy
Chicken
Channa
On-demand
Pressure
OH
Texture
Timer
Rice
Pongal
Meat
Keep Warm
Cancel
11.Then position the Pressure release valve to release steam
and open the Lid.
Note :The food can be kept in Keep Warm mode for 4 hour, if you do not wish to consume immediately.
After 4 hour the food will start to become dry so switch off your
Multi cooker.
Seasoning:
TOUCH
Multi cooker
For Masala frying for Pongal, Pulao/Biriyani, Gravy menus Multi cooker will operate even without closing the lid. After this add the ingredients and follow the cooking instructions prescribed in
How to use your TOUCH & TWIST Multi cooker.
Special Features of your
TOUCH
Multi cooker
On Demand Pressure
For cooking a dish other than those available in preset menu, you can use on demand pressure mode.
1.
Repeat steps 1-3 from page 13 (How to use
TOUCH
Multi cooker)
2.
Press “ ON Demand Pressure” Button.
3.
The display will indicate 30 minute by default.
4.
You can adjust the time from 1-60 minute by pressing or button to increase or decrease the time respectively.
5.
The display will indicate the set time and will count down after the pressure is built.
6.
After cooking, your Multi cooker will automatically follow steps 10&11 from page 15 (How to use
TOUCH
Multi cooker)
Idly
Gravy
Chicken
Channa
On-demand
Pressure
Texture
Timer
Rice
Pongal
Pulao/
Biriyani
Meat
Keep Warm
Cancel
Timer
On-demand
Pressure
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Texture
This function is used to vary textures of the food, from Coarse to
Medium to Well done based on your preference
This function is not applicable for Rice and Idly.
Timer
This function is used to set a predefined time to start the cooking process.
Procedure
1. After selecting the preset menu, press timer.
2. The display will indicate 2 hour by default.
3. Adjust time by pressing or button to increase or decrease
the time
4. The time can be set between 2 to 24 Hour
5. The food will be ready once the preset time counts down.
Idly
Gravy
Chicken
Channa
On-demand
Pressure
Texture
Timer
Rice
Pongal
Pulao/
Biriyani
Meat
Keep Warm
Cancel
Timer
On-demand
Pressure
Do’s
1. Fix Plug firmly in to the Socket of 230 V ~ 50 Hz only with proper earthing.
2. Be careful while handling the Inner Pan when it is hot.
3. Use only Plastic Ladle provided to stir or remove Rice, etc from Inner Pan. To avoid scratches incase of non stick coated Inner Pan Model.
4. Unplug from power source after cooking is over, while cleaning and when not in use.
5. Keep Cooker away from heat, direct sunlight, stoves, burners and ovens.
6. Clean Inner Pan with mild detergent and water .
7. Use the provided Inner Pan and Lid only.
8. Use the cleaning sponge to clean Inner Pan.
9. Clean the Pressure and Lid release Valve properly after cooking regularly.
10.Select the proper menu with respect to the ingredients put into the Inner Pan for cooking.
Don’t s
1. Do not wash Rice in the Inner Pan.
2. Do not operate unless Inner Pan is in proper position.
3. Do not operate if the Plug and Cord is damaged or if the Inner
Pan is dented or damaged.
4. Do not cook more than the maximum capacity of the Inner
Pan.
5. Do not open Lid while Multi cooker is in cooking mode or before the cooker switches to Warm mode.
6. Do not use Warm function to re-heat cold rice.
7. Do not keep food in Warm position for more than 4 hour, as the texture, flavour and taste of food may change.
8. Do not wash or immerse the Multi cooker Body in water or any other liquid.
9. Do not use Inner Pan to cook food on gas or electric stove.
10.Do not use any other Lid or Inner pan than provided.
11.Do not Tamper/Modify or attempt to repair the Multi cooker on your own as this may cause electric shock. In case of any problem call any of our nearest Preethi Customer Care
Centres.
12.Do not touch Pressure Release Valve area and stainless steel area on the Lid while in operation.
13.Do not add heavy object on valve or try to replace with other object.
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Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the Multi cooker and wait till the product cools down completely.
Body :
Wipe the outer body with soft damp cloth.
Lid:
Using clear water, clean the cover, including the Gasket, Exhaust valve, Pressure release
safety cap, Pressure release valve and Lid
release valve, and wipe it. After cleaning
install it on the cover correctly.
Inner Pan
1. Fill ½ litre of luke warm water and one teaspoon of any mild cleaning powder
2. Allow to soak for 10 to 15 minute.
3. Clean with cleaning sponge.
4. Rinse and dry.
CAUTION
1.
NEVER pour water on Heater or Thermostat.
2.
Put rice, other Ingredients and water in Inner
Pan only.
3.
Ensure Inner Pan is totally dry, before placing in Multi cooker.
WARNING
Do not immerse the Multi cooker in water or wash with splashing water.
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT PROPER EARTHING
S/N
1.
2.
Troubleshooting
Please carry out a careful examination before sending the unit for repair.
Problem
Difficult to close the
Top Lid
Leakage from Cover
Possible Reason Action
Gasket not positioned well
Push rod jammed by Lid release valve
Lid release valve fails to fall after Pressure release
Locate the gasket well
Push the push rod lightly with your hand
Press the Lid release valve lightly
Closing the Lid immediately after opening the Lid after cooking.
No Gasket
Wait for some time & allow it to cool a while
Put the Gasket according to the requirement
Gasket contains food particles Clean the Gasket ring
Gasket worn out
Top Lid not closed firmly
Replace the Gasket ring contact our Customer Care
Close the top Lid firmly
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S/N
3.
Problem
Leakage from Lid release valve
Possible Reason
Food particles stuck to the Lid release valve gasket
Lid release valve gasket worn out
Action
Clean the Lid release valve gasket
4.
Replace the Lid release valve gasket
Lid release valve unable to rise after the maximum cooking time is over
Excessive food Ingredients and water inside Inner Pan
Leakage from top Lid or pressure release valve
Put food and water as stated on page 9
Push the Lid release valve lightly with a hand
5.
Pressure from pressure release valve continues to escape
Pressure valve not in sealing position
Pressure control has failed
Slide the pressure release valve to the sealing position
Open the top Lid after the pressure lowers down & contact-nearest Preethi’s service centre
S/N
6.
Problem
Lamp not glowing after power on
Possible Reason
Poor contact with power socket
7.
Rice half cooked/too hard
Too little water added
8.
Rice too soft Too much water added
Action
Please inspect the socket
Add more water
Add water as specified next time
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Electric Pressure Cooker
WARRANTY CARD
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EPC 003 / EPC 004
Date Sold: ................SI. No:
Purchaser’s Name & Address: ..............................................................................
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Dealer’s Name & Address: ....................................................................................
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Signature: Stamp:
TE R M S & C O N D I T I O N S O F WA R R A N T Y A N D S E R V I C E P O L I C Y
01.
Retain the original sale bill and the Warranty Card , which should be shown to our
Service Personnel for Scrutiny while sending your Multi cooker for service to our
Authorised Service Centre.
02. The Warranty does not cover damage to the Multi cooker due to mishandling, negligence, breakage or cracking of plastic parts.
03.
The Electric Pressure Cooker should not be tampered with or opened by any unauthorised person, If the Electric Pressure Cooker is tampered with or opened by any unauthorised
person the Warranty is void.
04.
All repairs within the 1 year Warranty period (arising from manufacturing defects) will be done ‘Free of Charge’. Our Customer Care Centres will not charge you for components or labour.
05.
Free service and replacement under Warranty does not affect the expiry date of the Warranty.
06. For repairs after the expiry of the Warranty period, our Customer Care Centre will levy a nominal charge on components replaced. There is no labour charge and service is free.
07. The Warranty is valid only in the country of purchase.
08.
Defective components which are exchanged both under ‘Chargeable’ & ‘Free of
Charge’ basis, become the property of the Company.
09.
All our Customer Care Centres display a list showing the MAXIMUM RETAIL PRICE of all Electric Pressure Cooker spares.
10.
You are entitled to a free check up every 6 months with any of our Customer Care Centres listed in this Manual.
11. Warranty is void if the Electric Pressure Cooker is used for any purpose other than domestic use.
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Electric Pressure Cooker
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Cooker and suggestions for product improvement. IN CASE OF
COMPLAINTS write to us directly or call Tel. No.: 91-44-2432 8822
(Chennai).
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Electric Pressure Cooker
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Corporate Office: Futura Tech Park, Q4, 4th Floor, Block-B,
#334, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, (OMR), Sholinganallur,
Chennai-600119. INDIA.
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Key Features
- Automatic pressure control
- Pre-set cooking programs
- Easy-to-clean design
- Safe cooking
- Fast and efficient
- Nutritious and tasty
- Convenient
- On-demand pressure
- Texture setting
Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I use the On Demand Pressure function?
What is the Texture setting for?
How often should I clean the gasket?
What type of water should I use?
What is the maximum capacity of the inner pan?
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