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6-quart programmable
Electric Pressure Cooker Plus
INSTRUCTIONS
AND RECIPES
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Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cooker Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information for Every Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Operate the Digital Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Use for Pressure Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pressure Release Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Use for Slow Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers .
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 3) and vent filter (see Fig . C, page 3) to be certain they are free of any
blockage . Remove the filter and clean any debris from both the vent pipe and filter (see cleaning instructions on page 7) .
3 . Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use .
4 . To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooker body in water or other liquid .
5 . Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet . To disconnect, press CANCEL once, then remove plug
from wall outlet .
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Soups and Stews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fish and Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Meat and Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Slow Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Consumer Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• Descargue en formato PDF en www .GoPresto .com/espanol . • Envíe un correo electrónico a contact@GoPresto .com . • Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje . 2016 National Presto Industries, Inc . Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . -
Page 2: Introduction
7 . Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner . Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment . -
Page 3: Cooker Parts
Before First Use Fig. A: Cooker Parts As received, your pressure cooker will be fully assembled . Fol- Quick pressure release valve lowing the instructions below, disassemble the unit so you can Valve lever thoroughly clean it, remove any manufacturing lubricants, and Textured portion Vent pipe become familiar with the various parts before initial use . -
Page 4: Important Information For Every Use
Fig. E Fig. F Fig. G Fig. H Heating plate Quick pressure release valve ⅔ line ½ Vent pipe line Clips Important Information for Every Use In order for the unit to function properly, always check the following before every use: •... -
Page 5: How To Use For Pressure Cooking
Slow Cook Button To slow cook foods, press the SLOW COOK button once for the high setting or twice for the low setting . The red light next to the function selected will light up . The default cook time is 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low . You can manually adjust the slow cooking time in 30 minute increments by pressing the + or –... -
Page 6: Pressure Release Methods
6 . Pour liquid into the cooking pot, as specified in the recipe or timetable . Fig. J 7 . Place the cover on the cooker body, aligning the INSTALL/REMOVE vertical mark within the mark on the cooker body (Fig . B, page 3) . Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops . The pressure cooker is completely closed when the LOCKED vertical mark is within the mark on the cooker body (Fig . -
Page 7: Cleaning
. Leakage between the cover and cooker body is usually caused by deterioration of the sealing ring after prolonged use . • Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. If necessary, retighten with a ½˝ wrench. Fig. N *Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company . Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company . -
Page 8: Helpful Hints
• If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in Eau Claire, WI at 1-800-877-0441 . • Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 20) . -
Page 9: Soups And Stews
8. What does it mean when E3 appears in the display window and the unit stops working? The cooker has overheated . You likely operated the unit in pressure cooking mode with insufficient or no liquid . Should this occur, unplug the unit and allow it to cool . - Page 10 Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes cup frozen whole kernel corn tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion cups beef broth teaspoon dried oregano 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained ½ teaspoon dried thyme cups chopped cabbage ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground 1½ cups sliced carrots Salt cup sliced celery With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker .
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Page 11: Fish And Seafood
Fish and Seafood Fish and seafood are the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make . Steaming them in the pressure cooker brings out their finest, fullest flavors . Fish and seafood cook very quickly under pressure, and the cooking time required is directly related to the thickness of the seafood . - Page 12 • Cooking time, especially for meat, will vary depending on the size and thickness of the cut, the distribution of fat and bone, and the grade and cut of meat . Because of this variability, the timetable below should be used as a general guide only . •...
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Page 13: California Chicken
Pot Roast Royale tablespoon vegetable oil tablespoon cider vinegar 1 2½- to 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast tablespoon packed brown sugar small onion, sliced whole peppercorns cup water bay leaf can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained and chopped With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker . Add oil; brown roast on all sides . Remove from cooker and press CANCEL . -
Page 14: Vegetables
Herbed Chicken Thighs ½ tablespoon olive oil tablespoon minced, fresh Italian parsley chicken thighs, skinned ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ cup chicken broth ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ cup chopped onion • • • • • • • ¼ cup chopped celery leaves tablespoons sliced black olives cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker . - Page 15 Vegetable Preparation Preset Pressure Cooking Time Potatoes (sweet) Sliced, 1 to 1½ inches thick HIGH 8–9 minutes Sliced, ½ inch thick HIGH 5–6 minutes Potatoes (white) Whole, 2½-inch diameter HIGH 20–21 minutes Whole, 1½-inch diameter HIGH 13–14 minutes Sliced, ¾ inch thick HIGH 6–7 minutes Sliced, ½ inch thick HIGH 4 minutes Rutabaga Cubed or sliced, 1 inch thick HIGH 6–8 minutes Spinach...
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Page 16: Dry Beans, Peas, And Lentils
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans, peas, and lentils quickly . However, these foods have a tendency to froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked . Therefore, it is necessary to follow these procedures: Soaking Soaking before pressure cooking is strongly recommended for dry beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas . -
Page 17: Grains
Grains 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 . -
Page 18: Desserts
Desserts 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 6 ramekins, depending on the shape and size . -
Page 19: Slow Cooking
Slow Cooking Recipes 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 . -
Page 20: Recipe Index
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