usha EPC 3650 Instruction Manual

HASSLE FREE COOKING
EPC 3650
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Welcome to the family of USHA
Cooking appliances
Congratulations!
You are now a proud owner of a USHA ELECTRIC PRESSURE
COOKER.
This product is designed innovatively to include many
superior features which allow you to express your cooking
skills, conveniently and safely, to cook delicious and healthy
dishes efficiently.
Your USHA ELCTRIC PRESSURE
COOKER comes with lot of
thoughtful features, built in to make
your cooking convenient, safe
and enjoyable. Please read these
instructions carefully, so that you
may get the best out of the power
packed product.
We wish you years of hassle-free
cooking!
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CONTENTS
Caring for You
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Important Safety Instructions
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Save these Instructions
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Before Use
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About your EPC
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What’s in the box : Parts Identification
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Using the Electric Pressure Cooker
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Before First Use
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Preparations before cooking
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Cooking Food
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Clean and Maintain
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Service just a call away
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Product Specifications and
Technical Details
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Warranty Card
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CARING FOR YOU
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and keep for future reference
Read all instructions before using your EPC and follow the same to prevent the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury, or damage to the product when in use. This guide does not cover all
possible conditions that may occur. Do contact USHA CARE for better understanding or any other
queries you may have.
WARNING
This symbol will alert you to hazards
or unsafe practices which could cause
serious body harm or death.
CAUTION
This symbol will alert you to hazards or
unsafe practices which could cause body
injury or property damage
WARNING
1. Do not tamper with, or make any modifications / repairs to the product.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.
2. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
3. Only connect the appliance to a properly grounded 230V/ 50Hz power
outlet. Make sure that the plug is firmly inserted into the power outlet.
4. Accessible parts and accessories become hot during use. Always use
handles, tongs or knobs.
5. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6. Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with
the appliance.
7. Do not plug in the appliance or touch the control panel with wet hands.
8. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord, the inner pot, the
sealing ring, or the main body is damaged.
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9. Do not immerse the cord, plug or any other parts of the EPC in water or
any other liquids.
10. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation. A
fire may occur if the EPC is covered or on coming in contact with any
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, wallpapers etc. when in
operation.
11. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or a separate remote-control system.
12. The ducts in the pressure regulator allowing the escape of steam should
be checked regularly to ensure that they are not blocked.
13. The top lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
14. Do not use the appliance if too much air or steam is leaking from under
the top lid.
15. When cooking soup or liquid, do not release pressure by turning the
pressure regulator to the steam vent position, otherwise liquid might
spurt from the pressure regulator valve. Wait until the pressure is naturally
released and the floater has dropped to open the top lid.
CAUTION
1. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that USHA
does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your
guarantee becomes invalid.
2. Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures, nor place it on a
working or still hot stove or cooker.
3. Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
4. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface.
5. When pressure is being released from the pressure regulator valve, hot
steam or liquid will be ejected. Keep hands and face away from the steam
vent.
6. Always put the inner pot in the appliance before you put the plug in the
power outlet and switch it on.
7. Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook food. This is
not a Stovetop Pressure cooker.
8. Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed.
9. Make sure that the sealing ring is clean and in good condition.
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10. The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating.
Take extra caution when touching the surfaces.
11. Beware of hot steam coming out of the floating valve and pressure
regulator valve during cooking or out of the appliance when you open the
lid. Keep hands and face away from the appliance to avoid the steam.
12. To avoid burns, allow food to cool before tasting. The temperature of the
food gets considerably hotter than with conventional cooking.
13. Do not lift and move the appliance while it is operating.
14. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot to
prevent overflow.
15. Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot while cooking.
16. Only use the cooking utensils provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.
17. To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to cook ingredients with
crustaceans and shellfish. Remove the hard shells before cooking.
18. Do not place a magnetic substance on the lid. Do not use the appliance
near a magnetic substance.
19. Always let the appliance cool down to room temperature before you clean
or move it.
20. Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean the appliance in
dishwasher.
21. If smoke is observed from the product, switch off and disconnect the EPC
and contact USHA care.
22. Unplug from power outlet when product is not in use and before cleaning.
23. The EPC should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should
be removed.
24. This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use only.
(The appliance will not be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty if the
product is used for commercial purpose or in an unintended way)
All details with regard to the installation, operation and care are compiled to
the best of our knowledge.
No claims can be derived from the information provided, the illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
• Save the instruction manual for future reference.
• If the appliance is given as a gift, please include the manual with
the product.
The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages arising as a result
of the following:
• Non-observance of the manual
• Uses for non-intended purposes
• Improper repairs
• Technical alterations, modifications of the device
• Use of unauthorized spare parts
Modifications of the product are not recommended and will void the warranty.
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BEFORE USE
ABOUT YOUR EPC
The digitally controlled and automatic electric pressure cooker uses advanced
technology so that you and your family can enjoy the benefits of better,
faster, safer and healthier cooking. Your EPC seals in steam to cook faster while
retaining important nutrients for healthier meals. Cooking fast and with less
water saves vital natural resources and energy. The unit features easy controls,
a countdown timer, and a cooking pot large enough for family gatherings. It’s
simple to use and makes meals quick and easy.
Cooking will be done automatically by selecting the different menu choices
on the unit. When the food has completed its cooking cycle, a bell will ring to
indicate the same, followed by the unit automatically switching to keep
warm mode.
Note: The inner pot consists of a non-stick surface. To avoid scratching the
non-stick surface, please use wooden or plastic utensils.
SAVE TIME & POWER
Pressure cooking is an ideal method for making fast, tasty meals! Pressure
cooking allows even the busiest cooks to prepare meals from scratch easily
and best of all, quickly. Your new Electric Pressure cooker can be used to
cook various food items- all in just minutes. It saves you time and energy
consumption by cooking foods fast while retaining valuable nutrients.
PRESERVE NUTRIENTS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING
Cooking inside a pressure- sealed pot produces steam which helps break
down the fibres in food and intensify the flavours of food with marinades or
seasonings you have used. The shortened cook time combined with steam
infused cooking results in higher retention of nutrients when compared too
conventional cooking methods such as boiling, steaming or roasting.
POWER CORD
Note: A power cord with optimum length is provided to reduce the risk of
personal injury that may result from becoming entangled in or tripping over
an extra-long cord.
The use of extension cord is not recommended.
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SAFETY FEATURES
Your EPC comes with 10 safety features to ensure safe, trouble free and
pleasurable cooking experience for years to come.
SAFETY DEVICES
1 Cover lock microswitch – No pressure is generated inside the EPC if
correct engagement has not happened between the cover and
cooker body.
2 Cover opening pressure release valve- After switching off the EPC, the lid
will not open till the pressure inside the EPC has not reduced.
3 High Pressure Safety Fuse– This is a pressure release device, and it
releases excess steam in case the maximum working pressure is exceeded.
4 Manual Pressure Release valve - No hand scalding during operating the
pressure limiting valve. Be careful to have hands off the exhaust valve
during operation.
5 Anti-block steam release valve - It’s designed to prevent food from
clogging the air vent and ensure smooth steam discharge.
6 Auto Operating Pressure Adjustment - A mechanism is provided at
the bottom of the heating plate. In case the inside pressure reaches
the limit despite all the other devices, the cooking pot will move down
automatically, breaking the seal with the sealing ring, and release the
pressure to maintain the pressure within limit.
7 Dry Heating Protection– This device cuts out the power if the inner
cooker is heated without water, or exceeds the safe temperature. It resets
automatically after the temperature drops.
8 High temperature safety fuse- It cuts out power supply when the inside
temperature rises to the limit value. This fuse works only if the other
temperature control mechanisms have not worked.
9 High Voltage Safety- The product is safe against high voltage spikes.
10 Shock Proof- The product protects you against shocks.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX : PART’S IDENTIFICATION
Electric Pressure Cooker Main Unit
Measuring Cup
Power Cord
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Meal Spoon
Soup spoon
Controls Overview
Cooking ‘ON’
Indicator
KEEP WARM
Indicator
PRESSURE KEEPING
TIMER Knob
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USING THE
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
BEFORE FIRST USE
1 Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.
2 Take out all the accessories from the inner pot.
3 Clean the parts of the electric pressure cooker thoroughly before using it
for the first time (see chapter ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’).
Note: Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the electric
pressure cooker.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE COOKING
Before using the electric pressure
cooker to cook food, you need to
follow below preparations:
1 Hold the lid handle and turn it
clockwise until the top lid cannot
move any more, then lift up the
top lid.
2 Take out the inner pot from the
electric pressure cooker and put
the pre-washed food ingredients
in the inner pot.
3 Wipe the outside of the inner pot
dry, then put the inner pot back
into the electric pressure cooker.
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4 Place the top lid onto the electric
pressure cooker and turn it
anti-clockwise to close it. Before
closing the cover, ensure the seal
ring has been put into the steel
ring inside the cover, and then
turn the seal ring left-right. Make
sure it stays on the steel ring
uniformly; then hold the cover
handle tight and move to the
limiter; turn the cover counter
clockwise to the engagement
position. When the top lid is
properly closed, you will hear a
“click” sound.
5 Put the pressure limiting valve
on the exhaust tube, turn it and
ensure the sealing and the handle
position is in alignment with the
handle direction, and ensure the
float valve falls.
COOKING FOOD
PLEASE NOTE
• Do not fill the inner pot with less
than 1/3 or more than 2/3 full of food
and liquid.
• For food that expands during cooking,
do not fill the inner pot with more
than ½ full of food and liquid.
6 Attach the condensation
collection attachment into the
space provided for it at the back.
• For rice cooking, follow the water level
indications on the inside of the inner
pot. You may also adjust the water
level for different types of rice and
your own preference. Do not exceed
the maximum quantities indicated on
the inside of the inner pot.
• Before cooking, make sure that the
floater falls down naturally.
1 Follow the steps in “preparations
before cooking”.
PLEASE NOTE
• Make sure the sealing ring is properly
assembled around the inside of the
top lid.
• Make sure the pressure regulator valve
and floating valve are clean and not
blocked.
• Make sure the outside of the inner
pot is dry and clean, and that there
is no foreign residue on the heating
element.
2 Put the plug in the power socket,
then turn the power switch to the
ON position (I).
» The power indicator (Power)
lights up.
3 Turn the control knob clockwise
to choose the desired pressure
keeping time.
» The heating indicator (Heating)
lights up.
» The electric pressure cooker
starts heating and pressurizing.
• Make sure the inner pot is in proper
contact with the heating element.
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4 When the electric pressure cooker
reaches the working pressure:
» The pressure keeping indicator
(Pressure keeping) lights up.
» The electric pressure cooker
enters pressure keeping mode.
5 When the pressure keeping time
has elapsed, the electric pressure
cooker automatically switches to
keep warm mode.
» The keep warm indicator (Keep
warm) lights up.
6 Turn the pressure regulator to the
vent position (vent).
» The electric pressure cooker
starts releasing pressure.
» The floater drops when the
pressure is released sufficiently.
» To release steam manually, turn
the release valve anticlockwise
90 degree, and lift it.
PLEASE NOTE
• When cooking soup or viscous liquid,
do not release pressure by turning the
pressure regulator to the steam vent
position, otherwise liquid might spurt
from the pressure regulator valve. Wait
until the pressure is naturally released
and the floater has dropped to open
the top lid.
• The pressure keeping timer will start
counting down when the working
pressure has been reached.
• You can use the electric pressure
cooker to bake food such as vegetable,
meat, seafood, chop and lobster
without adding water in the inner pot.
When doing so, make sure to turn
the pressure regulator to the baking
position (bake).
• After the cooking is finished and the
pressure is released, turn the power
switch to the off position “O” and
unplug the electric pressure cooker
to turn off the keep warm function or
when not in use.
TIP
7 Hold the top lid handle and turn
it clockwise until it cannot move
any more, then lift it up.
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Choose the desired pressure keeping
time according to the time indicated
around the control knob. You can also
adjust the pressure keeping time for
different types of food and your own
preference.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLEASE NOTE
• Unplug the electric pressure cooker
before starting to clean it.
• Wait until the electric pressure cooker
has cooled down sufficiently before
cleaning it.
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Inside of the top lid and the
main body:
Surface of the top lid and outside
of the main body:
» Wipe with wrung out & damp cloth.
» Wipe with a cloth damped with
soap water.
» Make sure to remove all the food
residues stuck to the electric
pressure cooker.
Heating element:
» Wipe with wrung out & damp cloth.
» Remove food residues with wrung
out and damp cloth.
Sealing ring:
» Soak in warm water and clean
with sponge.
Inner lid:
» Remove the detachable inner lid.
Soak it in warm water and clean
with sponge.
» Only use soft and dry cloth to wipe
the control panel.
» Make sure to remove all the food
residues around the pressure
regulator valve and floating valve.
Pressure regulator valve and
floating valve:
» Disassemble the pressure
regulator, soak it in warm water,
and clean with sponge.
» Remove food residues in the
pressure regulator valve and
floating valve.
ACCESSORIES
Measuring cup, rice spoon, soup
ladle, and inner pot:
» Wipe with a cloth damped with
soap water.
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SERVICE JUST A CALL AWAY
What Is Not Covered:
1 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
2 If the product is connected to any voltage other than that shown on the
rating plate.
3 If the fault is caused by accident, neglect, misuse or Act of God.
4 If the fault is caused by factors other than normal domestic use or use in
accordance with the owner’s manual.
5 If the fault is caused by pests for example, rats or cockroaches, etc.
6 Noise or vibration that is considered normal, for example spin sound, or
warning beeps.
7 Normal maintenance which is recommended by the owner’s manual.
8 Removal of foreign objects / substances from the machine: example, grit,
moulds, food particles etc.
9 Replace fuses in or correct house wiring.
10 Correction of unauthorized repairs.
11 Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by
possible defects with this appliance.
12 If this product is used for commercial purpose, it is not warranted.
13 If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of
transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of
a defective part, shall be borne by the owner.
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Working
Pressure
Pressure
Limit
Heat
Maintenance
Pressure
Preservation
Power
220 - 240 V,
900 W
50Hz
Volume
EPC
3650
Voltage
Model No.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
AND TECHNICAL DETAILS
5L
0-70 KPa
90 KPa
60-80°C
0-30 min
Note: In view of Usha policy of continual development, specifications may
change without notice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you are facing any issues while operating the EPC, please read below
troubleshooting guide before contacting USHA Care.
Problem
I have difficulties
closing the top lid.
I have difficulties
opening the top lid
after the pressure is
released.
The food is not
cooked.
Solution
The sealing ring is not well assembled. Make sure the
sealing ring is well assembled around the inside of the
top lid.
The floater blocks the locking pin. Push down the floater
so that it does not block the locking pin.
The floater has not dropped. Push the floater down.
Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating
element and the outside of the inner pot before switching the electric pressure cooker on.
The heating element is damaged, or the inner pot is
deformed. Contact USHA Care
The sealing ring is not well assembled. Make sure the
sealing ring is well assembled around the inside of the
top lid.
Air or steam leaks
from under the lid.
There is food residue in the sealing ring. Make sure the
sealing ring is clean.
The top lid is not properly closed. Make sure the top lid is
properly closed.
Air or steam leaks
from the floating
valve.
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There is food residue in the rubber ring of the floating
valve. Clean the rubber ring of the floating valve.
The rubber ring of the floating valve is broken. Replace
the rubber ring.
WARRANTY
This appliance is warranted for 2 years against all manufacturing defects from
the date of sale.
In the event of any complaint contact the nearest Company Service Centre or
call our Toll Free number 1800 1033 111.
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY WHEN
1. The appliance has not been opened or tampered with, by any
unauthorized person.
2. The warranty card or cash memo duly signed by the authorized dealer is
presented with the complaint.
3. The appliance has been installed, used and maintained in accordance with
the instruction manual.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR
1. Damages due to chipping, peeling, plating and denting.
2. Breakage or damage to components made out of Bakelite, Urea, ABS, SAN,
and such plastic, materials, rubber parts and cord.
3. Normal wear and tear of the parts of the appliance.
4. Damage resulting from accidents, mishandling or negligence on part of
the customer.
Liability for consequential loss or damage is neither accepted nor implied.
S.NO:
CASH MEMO:DATE:
DEALER’S NAME AND ADDRESS:
OWNER’S NAME & ADDRESS:
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