6.5-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker Model: EPC-13C INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Thank you for purchasing our electric pressure cooker. Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and keep it in a convenient place for future reference. (Pictures in this booklet are for reference only. Please refer to the actual product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 2 Electric Pressure Cooker Working Principle Page 3 Specification Page 3 Parts Name Page 3 Control Panel Page 4 Cooking Preparation Page 5 Operating Instructions Page 5-7 Care & Maintenance Page 8 Error Codes & Troubleshooting Page 8 Suggested Cooking Times and Tips Page 9 Warranty Info PRODUCT FEATURES • Multifunctional with pre-set programs.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Do not place near flammable material, always use in a well-ventilated area. 2. Do not damage the sealing ring or use other types of rubber ring to replace the sealing ring. If the ring shows signs of wear, please contact Sunpentown for replacement. 3.
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER WORKING PRINCIPLE Pressure cooking is cooking in a sealed vessel that does not permit steam to escape below a preset pressure. The boiling point of water is increased when pressure increases, this pressure build-up in the cooker allows the liquid inside to rise to a higher temperature before boiling. The heating process is controlled by a built-in micro-processor based on the readings of the pressure and temperature sensors.
CONTROL PANEL Keep warm Pressure cooking indicator light indicator light Cancel button Keep warm button Reheat/Brown button Preset programs Preset programs Manual / Time Delay start button adjust button Pressure adjusting button
COOKING PREPARATION Read the safety precautions before operating this cooker. Before using the appliance for the first time, follow these steps: 1. Remove packaging materials and literature. Remove lid and inner pot – check and remove any paper or plastic bags. 2. Opening the lid: hold the lid handle and rotate about 30 degrees clockwise. Lift and remove lid. 3. Wash all removable parts with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Wipe the housing with a clean damp cloth.
4. Place the lid on the cooker. With the safety pin at about 10 o’clock position and turn counterclockwise until lid locks into place. 5. Press the desired cooking mode. Each mode has a default pressure cooking time, but can be adjusted within the stated time frame by pressing the Time button (set time will increase with each press to the maximum allotted time, then return to the minimum).
TIME (MANUAL) BUTTON • Changes the pressure cooking time or heating time. • If a preset function is not selected, use this key to manually set pressure cooking time (1M to 6H). KEEP WARM FUNCTION Press to have unit automatically enter Keep Warm cycle after cooking. This selection can be made anytime during the preheat cycle, cooking cycle or after cooking. • Keep Warm function can be used with or without the lid. • When Keep Warm function starts, the time will count up in minutes for up to 24 hours.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power cord and be sure unit is cool enough to be handled. Clean the cooker after each use. Wipe the exterior housing with clean cloth. Do not immerse body in water or pour water into it. Remove lid and take out the inner pot. Wash both under running water and detergent. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry. Only the stainless steel inner pot is dishwasher safe. 5.
SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES AND TIPS • You can easily adapt your favorite recipes with the cooker. The amount of liquid needed will be much less than traditional cooking methods. In general, pressure cooking time will be 1/3 to ½ less than traditional cooking method and reduce the amount of liquid by at least half. • More nutrients are preserved with pressure cooking than traditional cooking as less liquid is used.
Your Guarantee If this product is found to be faulty as a result of faulty materials or workmanship within one year from date of purchase, it will be repaired free of charge. This guarantee is subject to the following terms: • Sunpentown must be notified of the fault. • Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown’s nominated representative. • The warranty will be void if the product if modified, misused or repaired by an unauthorized person.
