Kuhn Rikon DUROMATIC - User Manual

DUROMATIC
Contents
1. The advantages of your DUROMATIC pressure cooker at a glance
2. Directions for proper use
3. Safety
4. Using the pressure cooker for the first time
5. Filling
6. Checking the valve
7. Closing
8. Cooking under pressure
9. Reducing steam pressure and opening
10. Cleaning and care instructions for the DUROMATIC
11. Troubleshooting the DUROMATIC
12. Guarantee
13. Repair and service addresses
14. Environmental protection/disposal
15. Table of cooking times 71
16. DUROMATIC accessories 75
17. DUROMATIC spare parts 76
18. DUROTHERM TIMAX spare parts 78
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Important safety information Tip/Note

Summary

Directions for Proper Use

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating the DUROMATIC pressure cooker to prevent injury or damage.

First-Time Use Procedures

Filling the Pressure Cooker

Checking the Valve

Closing the Lid

Cooking Under Pressure

Understanding Cooking Levels

Explains the two cooking levels (low and high pressure) indicated by the pressure indicator stem for optimal cooking results.

Reducing Steam Pressure and Opening

Manual Pressure Release Methods

Details the slow, normal, and fast methods for safely reducing steam pressure before opening the DUROMATIC pressure cooker.

Automatic Pressure Reduction Functions

Describes the automatic pressure reduction stages (stage 1 and stage 2) for releasing steam safely and efficiently.

Completed Pressure Reduction

Cleaning and Care Instructions

Valve Maintenance and Cleaning

Detailed steps for removing, cleaning, and maintaining the various valves and protection caps of the DUROMATIC pressure cooker.

Top Valve Dismantling and Re-assembly

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addressing Leaks and Lid Operation

Solutions for common problems like pressure cooker leaks, difficulty opening/closing the lid, and valve malfunctions.

Repair and Service Information

Important Notes on Parts and Modifications

Warnings against modifying the pressure cooker or using non-genuine spare parts, emphasizing safety and cooker integrity.

Service Contact Details

Table of Cooking Times

DUROMATIC Spare Parts

Valves, Indicators, and Caps

Valve Housing Components

Seals and Trivets for DUROMATIC

Kuhn Rikon DUROMATIC Specifications

General

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Shape	Round
Capacity	2.5 L
Lid included	Yes
Product color	Stainless steel
Handles quantity	1
Internal coating	Titanium
Country of origin	Switzerland
Suitable for hob types	Ceramic, Gas, Halogen, Induction, Sealed plate
Doesn't contain	Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	460 mm
Width	264 mm
Height	150 mm
Weight	2900 g
Diameter	240 mm