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6-quart programmable
Electric
Pressure Cooker Plus
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CONSUMER SERVICE INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO
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., Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering replacement parts,
please indicate the model and series numbers for the pressure cooker. The model number
can be found on the back of the cooker body and the series number can be found on the
bottom of the cooker body. Please record this information:
Model _______________
Series _______________
Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or
writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during
weekdays if possible.
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO
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parts. Genuine PRESTO
to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO
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and performance of genuine PRESTO
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PRESTO
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This quality PRESTO
appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance
under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in
material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our
pledge does not apply to normal wear and tear including scratches, dulling of the polish, or staining; the
repair or replacement of moving and/or perishable parts such as the sealing ring, quick pressure release
valve, or air vent/cover lock gasket; or for any damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States, this
limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.
If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your PRESTO
Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When
returning an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the
appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO
and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replace-
ment parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto's
personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703
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Date Purchased _________
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Summary of Contents for Presto Electric Pressure Cooker Plus
- Page 1 This warranty gives INSTRUCTIONS you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s AND RECIPES personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
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Page 2: Introduction
17. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the sealing ring if always be followed, including the following: it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or torn. Use only genuine Presto 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property replacement parts. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS COOKER PARTS Quick pressure release valve Important Safeguards ......2 Valve lever Fig. A Introduction . -
Page 4: Before First Use
BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVERY USE As received, your pressure cooker will be fully assembled. Following the instructions In order for the unit to function properly, always check the following before every use: below, disassemble the unit so you can thoroughly clean it, remove any manufacturing ●... -
Page 5: How To Operate The Digital Control Panel
HOW TO OPERATE THE DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL PRESSURE COOKING PRESET BUTTONS The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets. Each pressure cooking Whenever you plug in the unit, it will beep once and four red dashes will appear in the preset button has two cooking functions. -
Page 6: How To Use For Pressure Cooking
PRESSURE BUTTON As the unit is heating, air will automatically exhaust around the air vent/cover lock. You will hear this venting. When pressure begins to build, the blue air vent/cover lock If you prefer to manually set the pressure, instead of using the preset buttons, simply will slide up (Fig. -
Page 7: How To Use For Slow Cooking
If necessary, clean the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from the slots and holes. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble. *Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company. -
Page 8: Helpful Hints
What can I do? ● Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department. Press CANCEL. This will enable you to start over and press the correct button. -
Page 9: Pressure Cooking Recipes
PRESSURE COOKING RECIPES 8. What does it mean when E3 appears in the display window and the unit stops working? Soups and Stews The cooker has overheated. You likely operated the unit in pressure cooking mode This pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stews. Included are a with insufficient or no liquid. - Page 10 Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Traditional Beef Stew 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into With cooking pot in cooker body, press 2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced With cooking pot in cooker body, press 1-inch cubes BROWN and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown BROWN and preheat cooker.
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Page 11: Fish And Seafood
Fish and Seafood Fish in Salsa Ranchero Fish and seafood are the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can 1 tablespoon olive oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press make. Steaming them in the pressure cooker brings out their finest, fullest flavors. SAUTÉ... -
Page 12: Meat And Poultry
Meat and Poultry Meat and Poultry Timetable With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Brown meat or A host of great meals can evolve from meat and poultry when prepared in the pressure poultry. Remove from cooker and press CANCEL. Pour liquid into cooking pot. Place cooker. - Page 13 Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apples COOKING PRESSURE TIME RELEASE 2 slices bacon, diced With cooking pot in cooker body, press MEAT/POULTRY PRESET BUTTON (Minutes) METHOD BROWN and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick until crisp.
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Page 14: Vegetables
Vegetables California Chicken Pressure cooking is a preferred method for preparing vegetables. Because of the fast ½ tablespoon olive oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown cooking time and super-heated steam, vegetables retain most of their natural color, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken. - Page 15 Braised Kale with Bacon PRESET COOKING TIME VEGETABLE PREPARATION PRESSURE (Minutes) 3 slices bacon, diced With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add bacon; 1 cup chopped onion Collards* Leaves coarsely chopped, HIGH 4–6 fry until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, 2 cups chicken broth stems thinly sliced leaving drippings in pot.
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Page 16: Dry Beans, Peas, And Lentils
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Timetable The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans, peas, and lentils quickly. However, Soak beans and whole peas, according to information on page 30. Lentils and black-eyed these foods have a tendency to froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the peas do not require soaking. -
Page 17: Grains
Grains Lentil Curry Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute 1 tablespoon vegetable oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press SAUTÉ and preheat pot. Add oil and onion; sauté onion complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and other nutrients. Grains are low 1 cup chopped onion until translucent. -
Page 18: Desserts
Desserts Wheat Berry Fruit Salad There are some desserts that the pressure cooker does remarkably well: custards, 1 cup uncooked wheat berries Add wheat berries and water to cooking pot. Close cover. Place quick pressure release valve puddings (especially bread pudding), and cheesecake. These desserts may be prepared in 2 cups water on vent pipe. -
Page 19: Slow Cooking Recipes
SLOW COOKING RECIPES Ruby Pears Due to the nature of slow cooking, meat does not brown as it would if cooked in a skillet 4 medium Bosc pears, peeled Core pears from the bottom, keeping top and or oven. It is not necessary to brown meat or poultry before slow cooking, but you may stem intact. -
Page 20: Recipe Index
RECIPE INDEX Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Pressure Cooking chicken on all sides. Press CANCEL. Add 1 cup wild rice Desserts Meat and Poultry wild rice, onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery,...