INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker CPC-600A For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 14. Use of accessories not specifically recommended by Cuisinart may cause damage to unit. 1. Read all instructions. 15. Do not use outdoors. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use handles only. 16.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
exceed 60% of the capacity of the cooking pot (figure 1). For foods such as dried vegetables and beans, or rice and grains, the total volume must not exceed 50% capacity (figure 2). Note: Overfilling may clog the pressure limit valve which can cause excess pressure to develop. Always use at least ½ cup liquid when pressure cooking. BEFORE FIRST USE Remove any packaging materials and promotional labels from your electric pressure cooker.
. Plug the power cord into the pressure cooker and then into the wall outlet. The LED display will show . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS With the unit on and the LED displayed, press the MENU button to select the desired cooking function. The function light will flash. After Selecting Browning, Sauté, or Simmer Press START, and unit will begin to heat up. When browning, sautéing or simmering is complete, press START/ CANCEL to cancel and cover the cooker as directed.
(6) (6a) Steam will immediately begin to release through the valve. Keep face and hands away from steam as it is released, and do not release pressure under hanging cabinets, which can be damaged by steam. When pressure is fully released, the pressure indicator will drop and the lid will unlock to open. Using Quick Pressure Release stops the pressure cooking immediately. If further cooking is necessary, the unit may be returned to Pressure, or the food may be further cooked on the Simmer Setting. 3.
Note: Overfilling the pressure cooker (see Instructions for Use) may clog the pressure limit valve which can cause excess pressure to develop. CLEANING 4. Anti-Block Cover Prevents any food material from blocking the pressure limit valve. 1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. 2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth such as a paper towel or microfibre cloth. Do not immerse the outer body in water or pour water into it. 5.
Note: The side with the knob should face outward. Do not put it upside down (figures 7 and 8). 7. LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY 8. 7. To clean rubber grommet located in centre of sealing ring supporting cover, carefully remove the sealing ring supporting cover and clean the grommet, then replace it. 8. To clean the pressure limit valve, remove and rinse it with water, then replace it (figure 9). WARRANTY 9. 9.
Your Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorised accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those that have been authorised by Cuisinart™. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household use.
