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19 questions from our users
Hi all, My pressure cooker is only a couple of years old and probably has been used about 20 times since purchased. Recently, it has started releasing pressure (steam) constantly and take hours and hours to perform a Menu 2 Option for Meats of 35 minutes. I have thoroughly cleaned the pressure cooker including just running (cooking) water to steam clean components and this hasn't worked. Any ideas?
I had the same issue on meat mode cooking my soybeans. I hit cancel and while the cooking was complete, I noticed the skins found their way stuck over one of the parts on the top and so i cleared them...
Read more. Then cooked potatoes on steam mode with no issue. Hopefully it doesn't happen too often. It did happen to me last year once. Glad I don't eat meat these days. Wouldn't want to risk consuming uncooked parasites!
Thanks Roh - I have undertaken multiple thorough cleans to no avail. The meat isn't going to be undercooked because it just keeps going for hours and you can't stop it. Also, you can get quite a few nasties from vegetables as well you know :)
Hi do you have recipie book please I'm in the UK and I didn't get one with my machine, is it possible to could put some recipies up on here for me I've googled and I've searched YouTube but found nothing, please I need some help to use my machine, Thank you.
One last question do you need to put liquid I need when using the Defrost setting please, there is no mention how to use it and I want to use it properly, Thank you .
Hi I want to roast a whole chicken but the booklet tells you not to use without liquid in it how do I roast a chicken then?
Hello Liz,
you can add some oil....
Read more Here are example instructions for roasting chicken: In a small bowl, combine paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub seasoning over outside of the chicken Heat oil in the pressure cooker to shimmering. Add chicken, breast side down, and cook 6-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and add broth, lemon juice and garlic cloves. Lock pressure cooker lid and set for 25 minutes on high. Let the pressure cooker release naturally. Remove from pressure cooker and let stand for 5 minutes before carving. Here are more delicious recipes: http://optimumappliances.com/assets/manual_pdf/EN/Induction_PressureCook_Pro_Recipe_Book.pdf Hope that helps! regards AndreaHello Liz, see manual page 8.
MENU 2 for Meats default cooking time for this program is 35min, max time is 2hrs and minimum time is 15mins. ( cooking time can be adjusted for all functions)...
Read moreSo I would first use the minimum setting of 15min, then flip the chicken and add broth, lemon juice and garlic cloves and set for 25-35min on the meat program. DIY means you can set more settings for yourself Hope that helps :)
Hi
I recently won this item in a competition i was wondering how i get the e-cookbook? email address is [email removed]
Hello Stephen, thank you for your message. Please contact our customer service team via email at [email protected] and they will be able to personally assist you. We hope this helps :)
How well insulated is the product? Is there insulation material in the lid as well as the sides and bottom? I guess I'm wondering how long the food stays warm in the cooker with the power off for efficient cooking, as well as how hot the sides get.
The sides do get fairly warm during cooking. There is insulation around the machine for safety but not like a Thermos.
Hello Soul, better late than never :)
Everything is well insulated. You can also touch the sides of the Pressure-Cook Pro while cooking and you can feel that it is warm and not hot, because it has a m...
Can you get a stainless steel bowl for this pressure cook pro? I currently have a New Wave multi cooker. Would it’s stainless steel bowl fit in this cooker?
Hi Bluewombat, please accept my apologies for the delayed response. Seems this question was missed somehow.
Due to the Advanced Induction Heating Technology employed by the Pressure Cook Pro it is n...
Read moreot advised to use any other bowl than the one which came with the appliance. The bowl is designed to conduct the electric current and generate heat through the electromagnetic field that is generated.
How do I remove the Safety Lock I have tried everything?
Hello Kerrie, thank you for your message. Please contact our technical team using this link http://www.froothieinternational.com/warranty.php and they will be able to personally assist you. We hope this helps :)
My optimum pressure cooker pro does not cook. I turned on cooking and it starts heating bit flashing EE on and off. At the end soup has not been cooked.
What can I do ?
The error messages are listed in the manual, but there is no mention of EE
With the exception of E0 ..... uncover knob is not switched to the closed position..... Solution turn knob to closed. ...
Read more All other error messages (E1,..........E7 ) suggest Contacting Customer Support. Warranty information is on page 13. Hope this helpsHello, thank you for your message. We are sorry to hear of the issue you have reported. Please contact our technical team directly using this link http://www.froothieinternational.com/warranty.php and...
Read more they will personally assist you. We hope this helps :)
If a recipe says to pressure cooker the whole beef brisket for 60 mins, what function do I use in the multicooker?
Hi I would use Menu 2, Braise. If you contact [email protected] they have a few recipe books they will send to you by email. I have found these books very useful when determining which function to use.
Has anyone had a problem with the lid lock jamming half way? Mine is jammed tight and I can't use it at all. It was fine 2 days ago when I last used it. Took the plate and seal off to clean and now can't close the lid and lock it to cook in it.
Hello Shirl, thank you for your message. We are sorry to hear of the issue you are reporting with the Pressure-Cook Pro. Please contact our technical team using this link http://www.froothieinternatio...
Read morenal.com/warranty.php and they will be able to personally assist you to have the issue resolved ASAP. We hope this helps.
I received my Induction Pro yesterday but could not find the rice paddle and ladle there isn't any recipe book where I can follow to make such as pizza or yoghurt for a start. I hope to hear from you soon as I am eager to use this new pressure cooker. Thank you.
Regards
Cathy Yong
Hi Cathy I received most of the accessories but did not find a measuring jug in the box. I contacted the distributor who sent one out to me. They can also email you a recipe book too. You can reach...
Read more them on [email protected]. They respond pretty quickly.
Thank you Lynne in the Sun, the support have acted quickly so I will be receiving them in the mail soon. Good service!
Hello Cathy and Lynne, thank you for your comments. We are glad to see that the issue has been resolved promptly :)
Hi
Can you sear meat in the cooker before slow cooking or pressure cooking?
Thanks
Yes, I pour a little oil into the pot, close the lid, and choose Deep Fry. I usually adjust the temp to 185 degrees. After a while the oil is hot and you can add your meat for searing. Once nice an...
Read mored brown I then discontinue the Deep Fry and choose Slow Cooking (I have not used it yet for pressure cooking).
When searing leave lid open but turn the handle to lock then deep fry option you can sear, just did slow cook brisket browned in pot, 2 cups stock brown sugar and a good slurp of hot sauce, 2 onion...
Read mores, season the brisket prior to searing, 4 and a half hours on slow cook high, a great result, will do again and probably use 2 cups of apple and ginger juice as stock. Season the meat well, can't go wrongHi Philip, better late than never :-)
First off, please accept my apologies for the late reply. It seems this question was missed....
Read more As Lynne correctly pointed out you can use the Deep Fry function and heat up a bit of oil in the pot and afterward place the meat in to get it nice and seared. You can afterward switch to Slow Cooking and get the dish you want :-) It is not advised to turn the handle without having the Lid properly set in place as this goes against the safety warnings in the manual. Hope this helps and if there's anything else I can help with don't hesitate to reach out to me here. Cheers to your health! Francois N.
Can you please advise me of the weight of the product please?
We are travelling in our caravan and as I have arthritis in my hands..weight is an issue.
Many thanks...
Hi MoggieW, Petrice, better late than never :-)
First off, please accept my apologies for the delayed reply. It seems this question was missed....
Read more Luckily, Petrice did an amazing job and helped you out with the info you needed and we are very grateful for that! Indeed the Pressure Cook Pro weighs 7.5kg If there's anything else I can help you with do not hesitate to reach out to me here :-) Cheers to your health! Francois N.
HAs anyone tried out the slow cooer and deep fryer functions? If it does have a true deep fryer function does it allow you to chose the temperature?
Thank you
You can choose the temp and timing. Maximum temp is 185 degrees. It does not appear though to let you know when it has reached that temperature which I find a little annoying. I usually just open t...
Read morehe lid and drop something in the oil, if it sizzles it is probably the right temperature.Hi Appliance Queen, better late than never :-)
First off, please accept my apologies for the delayed response. Seems this question was missed somehow....
Read more The Pressure Cook Pro has the preset functions for Deep Frying and Slow Cooking that have been fine-tuned by our engineering team to provide the best results while keeping safety as a top priority. If you feel the preset functions are not getting the job done you can always use the DYI function and set the temperature and timing to the values that fit your exact needs. Hope this helped and if there's anything else I can help you with don't hesitate to reach out to me here :-) Cheers to your health! Francois N.
I have had mine for 12 months now and have done 1roast in it but not confident using it as it doesn't have a manual or recipe booklet can you please help?
There is a PDF recipe booklet available that has recipes demonstrating all the cooking methods. Perhaps Prestige Appliances can help to make the link easier to find? It is buried in the middle of the text and needs to be highlighted.
Thank you but I still can't find it and good idea on suggesting prestige make the link easier to find
You can email them [email protected] but all you will get is recipes but no real insight into how the thing works - I have been trying to get a handle on it for ages but not a lot of helpful information coming thru as yet - good luck!
I have just received my optimum induction pressure cooker which I'm very excited to start using but because I have never used a pressure cooker before i am vary unformilur with the cooking process and was wondering if you have a cook book for this appliance?
Many thanks Jackie
Hi Jackie, there is a link to a PDF cookbook on Prestige Appliances site. It's a bit hard to identify but about halfway down the page you'll find a reference to recipes. Click on that and it links to ...
Read morethe downloadable cookbook. It has recipes for most of the functions with several that use multiple functions in one recipe. I found it helpful to get me going. Good luck with your cooker - I'm very happy with mine. Karen in Tasmania
Thank you so much for the information Karen, I will have a look this afternoon, I know any information regarding the cooker will be a great help.
Very much appreciated. Jackie
Thank you so much for the information Karen, I will have a look this afternoon, I know any information regarding the cooker will be a great help.
Very much appreciated. Jackie
Just wondering what type of inner pot this has, I see Non-stick coating on the website but it doesn't specify what type and doesn't specify if it's ceramic etc. Any problems with the non-stick coating coming off, this is why I'm looking at replacing my current cooker.
Hello,
Thank you very much for your message. We use the American Whitford 8088 and 8089 which is a very hard and durable material. ...
Read more We hope this helps :)
Can you send me a PDF copy of the recipe book?
Thank you
Keran Parsons
Thank you for your enquiry :) We can certainly send you a copy of the recipe book in PDF format. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will email it to you :)
When is the recipe book being sent out to the buyers?
Thank you for your enquiry :) We can certainly send you a copy of the recipe book in PDF format. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will email it to you :)
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