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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cooker Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Information for Every Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to Operate the Digital Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to Use for Pressure Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pressure Release Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How to Use for Slow Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Soups and Stews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fish and Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Meat and Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Slow Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Consumer Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Table of Contents 6-quart programmable Electric Pressure Cooker Plus Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cooker Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage. 2. Before each use, check both the vent pipe (see Fig. A, page 5) and vent filter (see Fig. C, page 6) to be certain they are free of any blockage.
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Cooker Parts Before First Use Quick pressure release valve Valve lever Textured portion Vent pipe Cover handle Blue air vent/cover lock Locking cover Sealing ring plate Sealing ring Fill lines Removable cooking pot Carrying handle Carrying handle Detachable power cord Digital control panel Cord receptacle Cooker body Fig. A Cooking rack 5 As received, your pressure cooker will be fully assembled.
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Important Information For Every Use How To Operate the Digital Control Panel In order for the unit to function properly, always check the following before every use: Whenever you plug in the unit, it will beep once and four red dashes will appear in the display window on the digital control panel (Fig. I). The following information describes the control panel buttons and their function. ● Be sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot and the heating plate within the cooker body (Fig.
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Pressure Cooking Preset Buttons The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets. Each pressure cooking preset button has two cooking functions. To select the top cooking function, press the button once. To select the bottom cooking function, press the button twice. The red light next to the selected cooking function will be illuminated. In addition, either the high or low pressure light will be illuminated; this will depend on the food you have selected.
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9. Select the appropriate preset button on the control panel for the type of food you are cooking. Adjust the cooking time as necessary (see page 9). Or, if preferred, select Pressure and manually set the pressure cooker (see page 10). As pressure builds, the blue air vent/cover lock will slide up (Fig. J) and you may hear sputtering and see moisture near it. Once the unit is at pressure, the timer will start to count down.
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5. Wash the cooking rack in warm, soapy water. Do NOT wash in the dishwasher. 6. Remove the cooking pot from the cooker body. Wash the pot in warm water and a mild detergent. The cooking pot may also be washed in the dishwasher. The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body.
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Questions and Answers 1. I pressed the wrong button by accident and the cooker is not allowing me to press the right one. What can I do? Press Cancel. This will enable you to start over and press the correct button. 2. When I tried to adjust the time, it did not change. What am I doing wrong? You did not adjust the time within the first six seconds. Press Cancel and begin again by choosing the desired setting and adjusting the time as needed. 3. I can see steam escaping from around the cover.
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Pressure Cooking Recipes Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Soups and Stews This pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stews. Included are a few favorite recipes. If you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it using one of the recipes in this book as your guide. If adding dry beans and peas, they first must be soaked according to the directions on page 30.
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Fish and Seafood Traditional Beef Stew 2 ⅓ 1 1½ 2 1 1 1 ½ 1 2 ¾ 1 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced cup all-purpose flour teaspoon salt, divided pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes cups beef broth cup chopped onion cup sliced fresh mushrooms cup sliced carrot pound small red potatoes large clove garlic, minced tablespoons tomato paste teaspoon dried thyme bay leaf With cooking pot in cooker body, press Brown and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp.
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Meat and Poultry Fish in Salsa Ranchero 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped ½ small orange or yellow pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup water 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound of cod fillets, 1 inch thick ••••••• Corn or flour tortillas With cooking pot in cooker body, press sauté and preheat cooker.
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Meat and Poultry Timetable With cooking pot in cooker body, press Brown and preheat cooker. Brown meat or poultry. Remove from cooker and press Cancel. Pour liquid into cooking pot. Place meat or poultry on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press Meat or Poultry and adjust time, if necessary, according to the following timetable.
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Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apples 2 slices bacon, diced 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick ⅓ cup water 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 cups sliced red cabbage 1 cup cored, chopped red cooking apple ½ cup sliced red onion With cooking pot in cooker body, press Brown and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, leaving drippings in pot. Add pork chops and brown on both sides.
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Vegetables Pressure cooking is a preferred method for preparing vegetables. Because of the fast cooking time and super-heated steam, vegetables retain most of their natural color, texture, flavor, and nutrients. For Fresh Vegetables, do not fill cooking pot over ⅔ full! Fresh Vegetable Timetable When using the following vegetable timetable, cook the vegetables the minimum amount of time indicated if you prefer your vegetables crisp.
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Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Braised Kale with Bacon 3 1 2 1 slices bacon, diced cup chopped onion cups chicken broth bunch kale, about 20 ounces ••••••• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon black pepper With cooking pot in cooker body, press Brown and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, leaving drippings in pot. Press Cancel and then press sauté. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Press Cancel. Return bacon to pot and add broth and kale. Close cover.
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Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Timetable Lentil Curry Soak beans and whole peas, according to information on page 30. Lentils and black-eyed peas do not require soaking, Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid. Do not cook split peas. Close cover securely. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press Beans and adjust time, if necessary, according to the times indicated in the timetable below. After cooking is complete, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
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Grains Wheat Berry Fruit Salad Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and other nutrients. Grains are low in fat and can be prepared quickly and conveniently with no soaking required. However, some grains foam and froth during cooking, so the following precautions should be observed. ● Do not cook more than 3 cups of grains at one time. For pearl barley, cook no more than 2 cups at one time.
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Desserts Ruby Pears There are some desserts that the pressure cooker does remarkably well: custards, puddings (especially bread pudding), and cheesecake. These desserts may be prepared in oven-safe custard cups, ramekins, or any metal mold or form which will fit loosely in the cooking pot. Fill molds ⅔ full and cover the top securely with aluminum foil. Place the mold or ramekins on the cooking rack in the cooking pot. The pressure cooker will hold up to six ramekins, depending on the shape and size.
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Slow Cooking Recipes Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Due to the nature of slow cooking, meat does not brown as it would if cooked in a skillet or oven. It is not necessary to brown meat or poultry before slow cooking, but you may prefer the flavor and appearance of browned meat. Browning ground beef, bacon, and sausage before slow cooking may be desirable to remove excess fat. Avoid removing the cover during slow cooking because it will result in significant loss of heat and steam.
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Consumer Service Information Recipe Index Ruby Pears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO® appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) • Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact • Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.