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Electric Pressure Cooker
Before First Use
1. Remove all packing materials and literature.
2. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp
cloth. NEVER immerse the housing in water or any other liquid.
NEVER clean any parts in a dishwasher.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket is seated properly inside the lid. To
ensure the correct fitting, fill the removable cooking pot with two-
thirds water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for about 15 minutes.
4. Release the pressure by turning the pressure regulator knob to
STEAM. The floating valve will drop.
5. Cool the appliance at room temperature and then empty and
clean.
How To Operate Using Pressure Setting
Before using the pressure cooker each time, check to be sure that the
rubber gasket and the pressure regulator valve are clean and posi-
tioned properly. (See page 6.)
1. Plug the cord into a wall outlet. The display will show --:--.
2. Position the removable cooking pot in the appliance.
3. Place food in the cooking pot according to the recipe or chart.
NOTE: When cooking most foods under pressure, 1 cup
(8 oz) of liquid should be added.
4. Place the lid on the Pressure Cooker and turn it counter-clockwise
until it locks into place. (The locking pin will click into place.)
5. Turn the pressure regulator knob to PRESSURE.
6. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing either the HIGH or
LOW pressure button on the control panel. The light on the but-
ton will flash and the digital display will show 01. (This equals 1
minute cooking time.)
Pressure/Steam/Clean In down position when cooking under pressure,
Regulator Knob: up position no pressure. Clean-pull up, turn to clean.
Removable 4.2 qt. capacity non-stick removable pot
Cooking Pot: provides even heat distribution.
Self Locking Lid: Safety feature that does not let you open the lid until
the pressure has dropped to zero.
Condensation Reservoir: Collects excess condensation during cooking.
Rubber Gasket: Creates an air tight seal that is needed for the
pressure cooker to operate.
Safety Valve: Allows excess pressure to escape if too much
pressure is building up.
Floating Valve: The floating Pin is a safety device, it will rise
against pressure built up and keep the cover in
the locking position until pressure is released.
Control Panel Functions:
Warm reheats or keeps cooked food warm
Brown allows you to brown your food before cooking it under pressure.
Steam quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming or cooking rice.
Slow Cook function cooks your food slowly to retain flavor and tender-
ness (9
1
/2 hour timer). NOTE: 180°F is the lowest setting on a traditional
slow cooker. Most recipes using a slow cooker require 8-9 hours.
Delay Time feature allows you to begin cooking food up to 8 hours later.
CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish,
cheese and dairy products can not be left at room temperature for more
than 2 hours. (No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above
90°F.) When cooking these foods, do not set the delay time function for
more than 1-2 hours.
Low Pressure 7.5 psi - used for more delicate foods, like seafood.
High Pressure 15 psi - used for most cooking.