PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION STAINLESS STEEL PRESSURE COOKER INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CPC22 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating Instructions Using the Pressure Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY When using a pressure cooker, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. 2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS prior to use and refer back to this user’s guide when needed. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use Cool Grip™ handles only. Use potholders or oven mitts if necessary. 3. This pressure cooker should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 4.
BEFORE FIRST USE Remove any packing materials and promotional labels from your stovetop pressure cooker. Be sure all parts are included. We recommend keeping the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart Professional Collection Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker for the first time, make sure that the Pressure Release Valve is properly inserted within the Pressure Regulator. To secure Pressure Release Valve, push valve into place until you hear a click.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using the Pressure Cooker 1. Inspect lid to make sure it was properly cleaned. Any dirt or grease left on the lid from previous use will alter the Pressure Release Valve. 2. Make sure to always have a timer ready for use. 3. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn clockwise and lift. 4. Add food and liquids as the recipe directs. NOTE: The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed the MAX fill line (MAXIMUM CAPACITY) of the cooking pot.
Two pressure release methods are available: 1. Slow release of pressure can be achieved by turning off the heat source and allowing the pressure cooker to slowly cool. 2. Quick release of pressure is achieved by sliding the Pressure Regulator to the Quick Release setting You may also use the pot without the lid to brown, sauté or sear prior to using the pressure settings. Essential precautions – For browning, sautéing, and searing, we recommend using a low to medium setting for most foods.
4. Thoroughly rinse the lid with warm water, making sure that the Pressure Release Valve and the Red Safety Valve are free of residue. Dry completely, and replace Pressure Release Valve. (Dry thoroughly before each use as moisture can build up under the lid handle and can cause steam to escape as the pressure cooker heats up. This is not a leak and the steam will eventually evaporate.) 5. To clean Sealing Gasket, carefully remove and clean in dishwasher or with warm soapy water.
9. Quick pressure release can be done by sliding the Pressure Regulator to Quick Steam Release or by letting the pressure come down naturally. Natural pressure release is typical for slow-cooked foods that can benefit from maximum cooking time; simply remove pot from heat until Red Safety Valve drops. 10. When releasing pressure using the quick pressure release method by sliding the Pressure Regulator, be sure your hand is clear of the Pressure Release Valve. 11. Cooking times vary.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Lid does not lock. The Silicone Sealing Gasket is not properly installed in the lid. Remove the Silicone Sealing Gasket and re-install as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet. The Red Safety Valve is not rising. 1. The Pressure Release Valve is not placed properly. 2. There is not enough liquid in the cooking pot. 3. Air is escaping from the rim of the lid or Red Safety Valve. 1. Remove and re-insert the Pressure Release Valve.
LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S. and Canada Only) Your Cuisinart® Professional Collection Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use from the date of original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime. If your pressure cooker should prove to be defective within your lifetime, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you, except for shipping and handling.
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