Model no: PC8000 | Batch no: PR3774 PLEASE READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Introduction You’re about to experience a better, faster and healthier way of cooking. This Electric Pressure & Slow Cooker seals in steam to cook hotter and faster, and it seals in nutrients as well. Cook in less water and experience textures and tastes that are simply sensational. Features easy touch-button settings, a countdown timer and a cooking pot big enough for a pot roast with all the fixings. This appliance has the following characteristics: 1.
Important Safeguards This User Manual contains information on the use and care of this product. Please read this User Manual carefully before using the appliance and save it for future reference. ■ Before first use, check the device specifications and the power supply in your network. ■ Remove and safely disregard any packaging material and labels before using this product for the first time. Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.
■ Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture. ■ Do not place the appliance near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops or electric burners. ■ Make sure that there is enough space around. The appliance should stand more than 15 cm far from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc. ■ Do not use the appliance near explosive objects.
■ If any unusual sounds, odour or any other disruption happens, switch the appliance off. Make sure that there are no objects or liquids between the inner pot and heating plate. If the malfunction reason is not found, please contact customer service. Never attempt to dissemble and repair the appliance by yourself. ■ Do not cover the steam relief valve and the lid while the appliance is operating. It may cause malfunction in the appliance. ■ Do not operate the appliance with an empty pot.
Instructions for Use Once the appliance is assembled properly, you are ready to begin cooking. 1. To remove lid, grasp the handle, turn clockwise and lift. (See figure A, B) 2. Remove the cooking pot from the appliance and add food and liquids as the recipe directs. Note: The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed 80% of the capacity of the cooking pot (figure C). For foods such as dried vegetables and beans, or rice and grains, the total volume must not exceed 60% capacity (figure D).
3. To lock the lid in place, remove any food residue from upper rim of cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. Ensure the sealing ring is securely in place on the sealing ring supporting cover (figure F). 4. Wipe any water or food residue away before placing the cooking pot back into the external pot. Ensure the inner pot is settled firmly on the heating plate (figure G). 5. Close the cover. Ensure the inner lid covers the inner pot.
.With the unit on and the LED displayed, press the pre-set buttons to select the desired cooking function. The function light will flash. The pre-set buttons are Soup, Chicken, Beef, Fish, Rice, Slow Cook, Steam or Cake. 9.When the pressure inside hits proper level, the pressure hold indicator is turned on and the timer begins counting. Note: Pay attention: the pressure inside is very high, you need to release it through vent valve and then open the cover.
pressure time will be 45 mins. If the “SELECT” button is pressed again, the “Light” led on and the hold pressure time will change to 15 mins. 4. Manual setting (2) MANUALLY SETTING THE TIME: After selecting one of the pre-set cooking options, you can press “+” or “-” buttons to amend the minutes of holding pressure time. EXAMPLE: Press the “Soup” button, then press “+” or “-” buttons to amend the holding pressure time. OR: Press the PRESET PRESSURE button.
MINUTES GUIDE Default Pressure time Strong Pressure range manually set Soup Chicken Beef Fish Rice 45 min 20 min 60 min 10 min 15 min 15-45 1-20 1-90 1-10 1-20 min min min min min Slow Cook / 2-9 h Steam Cake 18 min / 10-18 18-33 min min NOTE: During the cooking process, the LED screen will not immediately change until the pressure has built up to capacity, this may take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on the quantity of food you are cooking.
The screen will them show “bb” and it will switch into keep warm mode. The unit will cool down to 60 - 80 degrees Celsius. The pressure built inside will release slowly due to the cool down in temperature. After about 1 hour most of the pressure will have been released, however still turn the release valve to remove any pressure which remains. To turn the keep warm mode off, press the keep warm/Off button.
Troubleshooting Symptom Lid does not lock Cannot open the lid after air exhaust Air escapes from the rim of the lid Air escapes from the float valve Possible Reasons The ring is not properly installed The float is seized by the push rod Push the rod with hands The float is still up Press the float down No sealing ring was installed Food residue on sealing ring Install the sealing ring Clean sealing ring Replace the sealing ring Rotate lid fully Sealing ring worn out Lid not locked properly Food stuc
