INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker EPC-1200PC For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use handles only. 13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 14. Use of accessories not specifically recommended by Cuisinart may cause damage to unit. 15. Do not use outdoors. 3.
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 counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. CONTENTS Important Safeguards........................... 2 Special Cord Set Instructions............... 2 Introduction........................................... 3 Parts and Features................................ 3 Before First Use.............
Before first use 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. Remove any packaging materials and promotional labels from your electric pressure cooker. Be sure all parts have been included before discarding any packaging materials.
. 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.
Browning foods in a small amount of fat in this way seals the outer surfaces of meats and vegetables, producing a visually appealing, flavorful exterior with a moist, tender interior. Browning reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin. (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.
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. 5. Pressure Relief Device When the pressure cooker reaches the maximum allowable pressure and temperature, the cooking pot will move down until lid separates from the sealing ring, releasing air pressure. 6.
Note: The side with the knob should face outward. Do not put it upside down (figures 7 and 8). 7. 8. 7. To clean rubber grommet located in center of sealing ring supporting cover, carefully remove the sealing ring supporting cover and clean the grommet, then replace it. 9. 8. To clean the pressure limit valve, remove and rinse it with water, then replace it (figure 9). 9. To clean the condensation collector, remove and clean it with warm soapy water, then reinstall it.
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