Kogan 14-in-1 Multifunction Pressure Cooker - (KAPR14COOKA) - Manual

 

 

Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order. If the product, power supply cord or plug shows any signs of damage: stop use, unplug and contact Kogan.com support.

 

Safety & Warnings

 

• Ensure you have read and fully understand all of the instructions for this product before use.
• Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than the one for which it is intended.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should not use this appliance. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
• Do not let children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning, maintenance or relocation and whenever it is not in use.
• Do not immerse any part of the appliance in water or other liquids.
• The pressure regulator allowing the escape of steam should be checked regularly to ensure that it is not blocked.
• The container must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
• The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use: do not touch.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven.
• Use extreme care when moving the pressure cooker while it is pressurized. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles and knobs. If necessary, use protective clothing and gloves.
• Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped.
• Never use your pressure cooker without adding water or food as it can become severely damaged.
• Do not fill the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker to more than half of its capacity.
• Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use.
• After cooking meat with skin (e.g. ox tongue) which may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat in which the skin is swollen, you may be scalded.
• When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
• Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurized mode for deep or shallow frying of food.
• Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in the instructions for use.
• Only use parts provided or recommended by Kogan.com.

 

Safety Precautions

To avoid personal injury and property loss, be sure to observe the following safety precautions.

 

Symbol Meanings

 

Means "Forbidden"	General Warning	Do not disassemble	Do not touch with wet hands
	Do not touch	Do not spray water
Means "Mandatory"	Must Observe	Remove the power plug

 

Warning:

Death or serious injury may result if the warning items are disobeyed.

 

Caution:

Physical injury or property damage may result if the caution items are disobeyed.

 

 Warning: 

• Only use a 220-240V~ power outlet. Failure to use AC 220-240V~ can cause a fire or result in electric shock. Never use a faulty socket.
• Do not use this appliance with others connected to the same socket. A socket of more than 10A rated current with grounding wire must be used alone. If shared with other electrical appliances, excessive heat or fire may result.
• It is strictly prohibited to use another lid, use of non-original lid is not allowed as this may cause electric shock or safety hazards.

Important: Stop using if the power cord is damaged

• If the power cord is damaged, stop using it and contact Kogan.com.
• Do not insert foreign objects. It is prohibited to insert metal shavings, needles and other foreign matter in the socket gap as this may cause electric shock.
• Place the appliance in a location out of reach of infants to avoid electric shock and scalding.
• Modification or repair by nonprofessionals is prohibited and dangerous. Repair or replacement of parts must be completed by Kogan.com or a qualified technician.
• Products may not be immersed or sprinkled in water. Doing so, this could cause electric shock and electrical short circuits.
• Removing the power plug with wet hands may cause an electric shock.
• When pulling the plug, you must pinch the plug. Do not pull the power cord, otherwise, it will damage the cord, causing an electric shock and short circuit.
• Unplug when not in use. Otherwise, it may produce leakage, fire or failure.
• While cooking, never move your hands too close to the exhaust port to avoid burns.
• During cooking, do not cover the vent with a cloth or other objects.
• When the cooker is working, do not touch the lid as it will be very hot, and may cause scalding.
• Observe the maximum level indicator. The total amount of food and water cannot exceed the Max level indicator; otherwise, food may be cooked unfamiliar or cause malfunction.
• Only use the dedicated pot.
• When there is a foreign object on the bottom of the pot and heating plate surface, remove the foreign object before use, otherwise, it may cause overheating and damage.
• Do not put the inner pot on another appliance for heating. The inner pot may develop a deformation or fault if used with another heating appliance.
• When moving the product, hold the handle of the cooker body, do not directly hold the handle of the lid to avoid lid dropping.
• Do not use in the following locations:
  • Unstable locations.
  • Locations near water and fire.
  • Near walls and furniture.
  • Locations exposed to direct sunlight and oil splatter.
  • Near a stove or heat source.

 

Opening the Lid

• When the electric pressure cooker is not operating, there is no pressure in the pot and the float valve is down.
• When the electric pressure cooker is operating, pressure in the cooker rises and the float valve rises, do not open the lid before the pressure has been completely released.
• If it is difficult to open the lid, do not force it open, otherwise, it may cause scalding or physical injury.

 

Periodical Checks

• Be sure to check periodically the cover and exhaust valves to ensure that they are not blocked.
• Do not cover the exhaust valve with a heavy object or replace it with other objects.

Overview

 

 

No	Description	No	Description
1	Exhaust Valve Handle	11	Exhaust Valve (note)
2	Upper Cover Handle	12	Seal Ring Bracket
3	Seal Ring	13	Seal Gate (note)
4	Internal Side of Lid	14	Block Proof Cover
5	Water Box (note)	15	Inner Pot
6	Housing Cover	16	Outer Pot
7	Control Box	17	Cooker Body Handle
8	Base	18	Cooker Body
9	Exhaust Opening	19	Power Cord Socket
10	Float Valve

 

Operation

 

Before Use

Before first use, remove all accessories from the cooker body and read all instructions and warnings fully. Clean the inner pot before every use and ensure the exhaust is clear.

 

Control Panel

 

 

 

Delay Timer Function

Set the cooking time by pressing the "+"/"-" button.

 

Disassembly and Installation of Block-Proof Cover

1. Check if the seal ring and block proof cover are correctly installed in the upper cover before every use.

 

 

2. After use, please clean the seal ring and around the block proof cover to avoid jamming the cover. Keeping it clean will prevent bad odours.

 

 

Disassembly and Installation of Seal Ring

1. Do not pull the seal ring, otherwise, the ring may become distorted, affecting the seal and pressure.

 

 

2. Do not use if damaged, instead, contact Kogan.com to arrange a repair.

 

 

Cooking Preparation

 

1. Open the lid correctly.

Holding the handle of upper cover, turn anticlockwise about 30° to align the arrow marks on the lid and body and lift.

 

 

2. Ensure the parts and accessories of the lid are installed securely.

Ensure the floater valve and exhaust valve are clear and confirm the sealing ring and block proof cover are installed securely.

 

3. Remove the inner pot and add food and water.

• Observe the "MAX" indicator marked on the inner pot.

 

 

4. Insert the inner pot into the cooker.

• Wipe clean the external surface of the inner pot.
• Turn the inner pot to ensure good contact with the heating plate.

 

 

5. Safely close the lid.

• Before closing the lid, ensure the sealing ring is secure.
• Holding the handle of the upper cover, turn clockwise about 30° to align the arrow marks on the body with the lock symbol on the lid.

 

 

6. Seal the exhaust valve 

• Turn the exhaust valve closed to create pressure. For manual exhaust, turn it to the exhaust position.
• Ensure the floater valve drops down before turning on.

 

Sealing schematic diagram	Exhaust schematic diagram

 

Function Selection

1. Turn on. If the buttons are inoperable, check the lid is closed properly.
2. Select the required function: press the function button to select function and press the “+”/“-” button to adjust the cooking time.
3. Press one function button, 10 seconds later it will start, or press the “Start” button. The electric pressure cooker starts to select the program of the corresponding function. 10 seconds after selecting the function, the electric pressure cooker starts working.
4. After cooking, the cooker may automatically enter into the keep warm state. After cooking, the indicator of the corresponding function light will be off, and the keep warm indicator light will be on, the cooker makes a sound and enters keep warm mode. In standby, press the "Keep Warm" button, 10 seconds later it will start, or press the "Start" button. The keep-warm and start indicator lights will turn on, the cooker makes a sound and enters into the keep warm state.

Tips:

• At any time, press the "Cancel" button to cancel the function and return to standby mode.
• A low clunking sound is normal during operation
• When cooking a small amount of food, the inner pot may be lifted when opening the lid, shake it gently to detach.

 

Opening the Lid

Turn off or remove the power plug.

To open the lid, allow the electric pressure cooker to cool until the float valve drops down.

 

Functions

 

Function	Operation Guidelines
Cancel	At any time, press the "Cancel" button to cancel the current function and return to standby mode.
Keep Warm	Under standby state, press the "Keep Warm" button to start the "keep warm" mode. The "Warm" indicator light will turn on and the digital screen shows "0H". 1 hour later the screen will show "1H" and 2 hours later it will show "2H".
Saute/Sear	In standby, press "Saute/Sear". The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will show the default working time. 10 seconds later if no buttons are pressed it will start, or press the "start" button The cooker automatically starts a countdown and enters standby once it is finished.
Slow Cook	In standby mode, press the "Slow Cook" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default working time. Press the "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10 seconds later if no button is pressed it will start, or press the "Start" button, and the device will automatically start cooking. The digital screen starts a countdown and the device enters "keep warm" mode.
Manual	In Standby, press the "Manual" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will show the default run time. Press "+" or button to adjust the pressure working time. 10 seconds later if no button is pressed or press "Start" button, the product automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rise to working pressure. Enters into warm when it finishes working. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown reaches the end, the program starts working.
Rice	In Standby, press the "Rice" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working.
Multigrain	In Standby, press the "Multigrain" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10 seconds later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Soup	In Standby, press the "Soup" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Meat/Stew	In Standby, press the "Meat/Stew" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Poultry	In Standby, press the "Poultry" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Fish	In Standby, press the "Fish" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Steam	In Standby, press the "Steam" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Beans/Chilli	In Standby, press the "Beans/Chilli" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".
Yogurt	In Standby, press the "Yogurt" button. The indicator light will illuminate and the digital screen will show the default working time. Press the "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10 seconds later if no button is pressed it will start or press the "Start" button to begin cooking. "Yogurt" and "Start" indicator lights are on. The digital screen starts to count down and the unit enters to standby state when it finishes working.
Porridge	In Standby, press the "Porridge" button. The indicator light will turn on and the digital screen will display the default running time. Press "+" or "-" button to adjust the working time. 10s later if no button is pressed or press the "Start" button, the device automatically starts cooking. The digital screen starts countdown as soon as the pressure rises to operating pressure. The cooker switches to the warming mode when it is finished. Preset cooking: Before the program starts, press "Delay" button. The screen shows the preset beginning time. Press "+" or to adjust the delay time. Then press "Hours/minutes" button to change Hour and minute. 10 seconds after setting or press "Start" button, the unit starts delay time countdown. When the countdown finalises, the program starts working. Adjust: Before the program starts, you can press the "Adjust" button to change the food flavour for "Less", "normal" or "more".

 

Keep Warm Function

• After cooking, the electric pressure cooker automatically starts "keep warm" mode. The "keep warm" indicator light will illuminate.
• In standby, you may also press the “Keep Warm” button to enter keep warm function.
• Keep warm temperature is 60°C - 80°C.

 

 

 

Cleaning & Care

 

Environment

1. Periodically clean the cooker and remove oil and dirt if it is stored on the table.
2. Put the electric pressure cooker at least 30cm away from other kitchen appliances.

 

Clean After Use

1. Clean after each use.
2. Before cleaning and maintenance, unplug the power cord until the product cools.
3. Remove the lid and inner pot, clean with detergent first, then rinse well with water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
4. Clean the internal side of the lid with water, the seal ring, block proof cover, exhaust valve core and float valve can be removed for washing, timely and correctly install them after washing and then dry the internal side of the lid with a cloth.
5. Wipe and clean the cooker body with a rag. Do not soak the cooker body in water or spray water to it.

Note:

• Exhaust valve: Pull out the exhaust valve from the lid. Clean the internal side of the exhaust valve and float valve of the lid with brush and cloth at least once a month.
• Sealing gate: Please remove oil and dirt from the sealing gate with detergent and brush. The remained oil and dirt in it may appear in yellowish. After washing, it may return to the original stainless steel colour. It is suggested to clean the sealing gate once in every 2 months.
• Water box: After cooking, the steam may stay in the water box of the external pot as water. Water in the box should be removed for avoiding bad odours, please clean it with a clean cloth.

 

Stainless Inner Pot

• Do not use it to store acidic or preserved foods for a long period. Do not keep warm for longer than 2 hours.
• Do not use metal tools or other hard tools, otherwise, it will damage the inner surface of the pot.

Note: The inner pot’s finish may discolour after sustained use or scrubbing. This is normal and won't influence the function of the product.

 

Specification

 

Capacity	5.7L
Power Supply	~220-240V
Rated Power	1000W
Size of Inner Pot	8.66"
Working Pressure	80kPa

 

Troubleshooting

 

Issue		Possible Cause	Steps to Resolve
The lid will not close easily		The sealing ring is not installed properly	Position the sealing ring well
		The floater valve is clamping the pushrod	Lightly push the pushrod
The lid will not open		The float valve is in the popped-up position	Press the float valve lightly with a chopstick.
		Pressure exists inside the cooker	Open the lid after the pressure is completely released.
Steam leaks from the lid		Sealing ring installed improperly	Install the sealing ring as required
		Food debris attached to the sealing ring	Clean the sealing ring
		Sealing ring damaged	Replace the sealing ring
		The lid is 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
		Float valve gasket worn-out	Replace the float valve gasket
The float valve will not rise		Too little food and water in the inner pot	Add water and food according to the recipe
		Steam leaks from the lid or exhaust valve	Contact Kogan.com
Steam comes out of the exhaust valve		Exhaust valve not in sealing position	Turn the exhaust valve to the sealing position
		Pressure control fails	Contact Kogan.com
The power indicator doesn't turn on		Power socket does not have good contact	Check the power socket
All indicators flash	Display screen reads E1	Bottom sensor fault	Send to the service centre for repair
	Display screen reads E2	High temperature since there isn't water in the inner pot	Add water according to the requirement
	Display screen reads C1	High temperature since there isn't water in the inner pot	Put the inner pot correctly
	Display screen reads E8	Pressure switch fault	Contact Kogan.com
The rice is half-cooked or too hard		Too little water	Add water accordingly
		Lid opened prematurely	After the cooking cycle completes, leave the lid on for 5 more minutes.
The rice is too soft		Too much water	Reduce water accordingly

 

In The Box

 

Accessories
Spoon
Soup Spoon
User Manual
Measuring cup
Power Cord Components

 

Disposal

 

This marking indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.