AIGOSTAR 300008HGZ (01) PDF MANUAL

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Do not operate any appliance that has a damaged cord or plug or after it has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

This cooker is intended for household use only. Do not use outdoors.

This cooker must not be used by children. Keep both it and its cord out of reach of children.

This cooker can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its safe use and they understand the hazards involved.

Children must not play with this appliance.

Do not immerse any part of the cooker in water or any other liquid.

Switch off and unplug the cooker before cleaning and maintenance and before moving it.

This cooker is intended for use in households and similar applications such as: Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments, Farmhouses, By clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments, Bed and breakfast type environments.

The exhaust valve that allows the steam to escape must be checked regularly to ensure that it is not blocked.

The lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.

This cooker must be in a secure and stable position with the handles positioned to prevent the spillage of hot liquid.

Warning: Do not spill liquid onto the power cord.

The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use. Do not touch.

The cooker cannot increase the pressure when the lid is not properly closed. Also, the lid cannot be opened when the inner pressure is too high.

Do not allow children near the cooker when it is in use.

Do not place the cooker in a heated oven.

When the cooker is under pressure, only move it with the greatest care. Do not touch any of its hot surfaces. Only touch the handles and lifting grips. If necessary, use protection, such as heat-resistant kitchen gloves.

Do not use the pressure cooker for a purpose other than that for which it is intended.

This pressure cooker is not intended to be operated through an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from inappropriate use of the cooker. Make sure that it is properly closed before applying heat.

Never force the pressure cooker to open. Do not open it before making sure that its internal pressure has dropped completely.

Never use this pressure cooker without adding water or food as this would seriously damage it.

Do not fill the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking food that expands during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker to more than 1/2 of its capacity.

Use only the appropriate heat source according to these instructions.

After cooking meat with skin that can swell under pressure (e.g. ox tongue) do not prick the meat if the skin is swollen as this may lead to scalding.

When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to prevent the food from being ejected.

Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed.

Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying food.

Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in this user manual.

Only use spare parts supplied by the manufacturer according to the relevant model. In particular, it is important to only use a body and a lid that are from the same manufacturer and are indicated as being compatible.

Improper installation can cause a hazard. Ensure that all the parts are correctly installed before operating the cooker.

Any repairs must be performed by an authorized service representative.

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Model	300008HGZ
Power consumption	220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Capacity	5.5L
Rated power	1000W
Working pressure	80kPa
Accessories	Measuring cup, soup ladle, spoon

Confirm that the float valve, block-proof cover and sealing ring are correctly installed before each use.

Each time before placing the inner pot into the cooker, remove any dirt and water from the external side of the inner pot and internal side of the cooker.

Move the product using the lifting grips on the cooker body.

Wipe any water from the lid with a cloth.

To disassemble the block-proof cover, pull it upwards. To install, press it down to install.

To disassemble the sealing ring, pull it gently upwards. To install, press it down to install.

Pull the exhaust valve out from the lid. Clean the internal side of the exhaust valve, the exhaust valve, and float valve in the lid with a brush and cloth at least once a month.

Remove oil and dirt from the top cover with detergent and a brush. Any remaining oil and dirt may make the cover appear yellowish. After washing, it may recover its original stainless-steel color. It is suggested to clean the top cover once every 2 months.

In standby mode, press this button to enter keep warm mode (70°C). In non-standby mode, you can press this button to cancel any operation that the electric pressure cooker is performing.

When the cooker is idle after being switched on, the display shows the standby mode.

During operation, press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button to automatically turn it into standby mode (standby display).

The cooker has a variety of programs to cook food, such as stews, meat, standard foods, rice, pasta, vegetables, and steamed foods. Press this button to select “Light” “Standard” or “Strong” according to your tastes.

Use this button to select the DIY function. Press “+” and “-” to select the required cooking time.

After selecting the desired program, press the “Start” button to confirm the selection. The pressure cooker will start cooking.

Press this button to select your desired temperature in the DIY mode.

Turn the menu dial to choose programs. The program you chose will be illuminated in blue.

To preset, after selecting the program, press the “Preset” button. (Some programs cannot be preset including Fry, Yogurt, Dessert and Cake.) To adjust the preset time, press the “Preset” button, then press the “+” / “-” button to set the hours. Press the “Preset” button again, then press “+” / “-” button to set the minutes.

First, turn the rotating handle to the open position; the lid will open automatically. (If the lid is opened in the hot state, the time taken to open may be longer due to the difference between the cooker’s inner and outer pressures.)

Check whether the exhaust valve and block-proof cover are clean; if they are dirty, they should be cleaned immediately.

Remove the inner pot and place the food and water inside. The total amount of food and water must not exceed the Max line. Wipe clean the outer surface of the inner pot, the heating plate surface, and the outer pot surface. Then, place the inner pot in the cooker.

To close the lid, turn the rotating handle to the closed position. Ensure that it is securely locked in place; otherwise, the cooker will not work.

Plug in the power cord and switch on the cooker. There will be musical chimes and the display will indicate that the electric pressure cooker has entered standby mode.

When the cooker is working, not pressing the exhaust button will keep the pressure cooker in the sealed state. To manually exhaust the cooker, press the exhaust button and the cooker will vent steam. When venting steam, keep hands and face far away from the exhaust opening. Make sure that the float valve has dropped before opening the cooker. (The float valve is also down before heating.)

Cooking Program	Default Setting	Cooking Time Range	Default Temperature	Texture Adjustments	Time Preset	Temperature Adjustments
Fry	30 min	1-99 min	170°C	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stew	15 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 40min Standard 25min Light 15min	1-24H	N/A
Meat	15 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 45min Standard 20min Light 15min	1-24H	N/A
Fish	10 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 15min Standard 10min Light 5min	1-24H	N/A
Rice	7 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 10min Standard 7min Light 6min	1-24H	N/A
Bread	105 min	1 min – 3 hours	117-118°C	N/A	1-24H	N/A
Pasta	5 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 8min Standard 5min Light 3min	1-24H	N/A
Vegetables	5 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 10min Standard 5min Light 3min	1-24H	N/A
Slow Cook	1 hour	20 min-20 hours	90°C	N/A	1-24H	N/A
Yogurt	8 hours	6-10 hours	40°C	N/A	N/A	N/A
Desserts	15 min	1 – 99 min	117-118°C	N/A	N/A	N/A
Oven	15 min	1 – 99 min	150°C	N/A	1-24H	N/A
Cake	45 min	1-99 min	140°C	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steam	10 min	1-99 min	117-118°C	Strong 20min Standard 10min Light 5min	1-24H	N/A
DIY	1 min	1 min – 24 hours	117-118°C	N/A	1-24H	30°C-170°C (5°C per step)

After the cooker is plugged in, the default mode is standby; the digital screen shows 88:88.

In standby mode, turn the menu dial to select your desired program. If no further button is pressed after 10 seconds, the cooker will automatically start working with that program. The digital screen will display the corresponding default cooking time (see the cooking program description for reference), starting the countdown once the pressure rises in the cooker.

Adjust the cooking time within the cooking time range by pressing the “+” / “-” button. Set the “hours” first, wait about 3 seconds, then set the “minutes”.

Some of the cooker’s programs have a range of taste selections (see the cooking program description for reference). After choosing your desired program, press the texture button to select “Light” “Standard” or “Strong” according to your tastes.

In standby mode, turn the menu dial to select your desired program. Then choose the “Preset” button; the “Timer” indicator will light up and the digital screen will flash the time. Adjust the preset time by pressing the “+” / “-” button, pressing once to adjust every 1 hour. Press the “Preset” button again, then press the “+” / “-” button to set the minutes. 10 seconds after setting, the cooker will automatically start the preset cooking. The digital screen will display the finishing time and start a countdown.

Press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button to exit the current work mode.

In standby mode, press the “DIY” button. The “Cooking Time” indicators will light up and the digital screen will display “0:01”. Press the “+” / “-” button to set the cooking time. Set the “hours” first, wait about 3 seconds, then set the “minutes”.

Press the “Temperature” button under the DIY function; the “Temperature” indicators will light up and the digital screen will flash “160°C”. Then, press the “+” / “-” to adjust the temperature from 30°C -170°C (5°C per step).

Press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button to exit the current work mode.

Problem	Reason	Solution
Diffi cult to close the lid	Sealing ring not installed properly	Position the sealing ring properly
Diffi cult to close the lid	The float valve is clamping the push rod	Lightly push the push rod
Diffi cult to open the lid	Float valve in popped-up position	Press the float valve lightly with a chopstick
Diffi cult to open the lid	Pressure exists inside the cooker	Open the lid after pressure is released
Steam leaks from the lid	Sealing ring improperly installed	Install the sealing ring as required
Steam leaks from the lid	Food debris on the sealing ring	Clean the sealing ring
Steam leaks from the lid	Sealing ring damaged	Replace the sealing ring
Steam leaks from the lid	Lid not closed correctly	Close the lid correctly
Steam leaks from the float valve	Food debris on the float valve gasket	Clean the float valve gasket
Steam leaks from the float valve	Float valve gasket worn-out	Send to the service centre for repair
Steam leaks from the float valve	Food debris on the float valve gasket	Clean the float valve gasket
Steam leaks from the float valve	Float valve gasket worn-out	Send to the service centre for repair
Steam continuously exits the exhaust valve	Exhaust valve not in sealing position	Turn the exhaust valve to the sealing position
Steam continuously exits the exhaust valve	Pressure control fails	Send to the service centre for repair
Power indicator doesn’t light up	Not plugged in properly	Check the power socket
Rice half-cooked or too hard	Too little water	Add water accordingly
Rice half-cooked or too hard	Lid opened prematurely	After the cooking cycle has finished, leave the lid on for 5 more minutes.
Rice too soft	Too much water	Reduce water accordingly
Display screen displays E1	Bottom sensor open circuit	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E2	Bottom sensor short circuit	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E5	Sensor on the lid open circuit	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E6	Sensor on the lid short circuit	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E8	Pressure switch fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E11	Control PCB and Launch PCB communication fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E12	Receive PCB and Launch PCB communication fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E13	Float sensor open/short circuit	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E14	Float sensor correction fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E15	Temperature sensor on Receive PCB fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E17	Receive PCB fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays E18	Launch PCB fault	Send to the service centre for repair
Display screen displays EC	The lid is in the wrong position	Place the lid in the correct position

Clean the cooker after each use.

Before cleaning the cooker, unplug the power cord and wait until it has cooled down completely.

Open the lid correctly and remove the inner pot. First clean with detergent, then rinse well with water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Remove the removable cover plate and rinse with water. After cleaning, replace the removable cover plate; otherwise, the cooker will not be able to function as normal.

Remove the exhaust valve and the float valve, rinse with water, and put them into their original positions.

Check whether the float valve and the exhaust valve are blocked. Clean the heating plate with a cloth.

Wipe the lid and the cooker body with a cloth. Do not soak the cooker body in water or spray it with water or any other liquid.

After cleaning and maintenance, make sure that the removable cover plate, exhaust valve, float valve and other components are correctly installed.

Regularly clean the cooker and remove any oil or dirt.

Store the electric pressure cooker at least 30 cm away from other kitchen appliances.