Safety Valves; Troubleshooting; Cleaning - Cuisinart CPC-600 - Electric Pressure Cooker Instruction Booklet & Recipe Book

3. Combination Natural Pressure Release
and Quick Pressure Release – For some
recipes, we have chosen to use a
combination of Natural Pressure Release
and Quick Pressure Release. Allow
Natural Pressure Release for the time
indicated in the recipe (food will continue
to cook slightly) followed by Quick
Pressure Release.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE
TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO PULL
HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT VALVE
FORWARD.
When float in handle is completely down, turn
the lid clockwise and lift to remove.

SAFETY VALVES

There are seven safety devices installed in
the pressure cooker to assure its reliability.
1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device The
appliance will not start pressurizing until
the lid is closed and locked properly.
The lid cannot be opened if the appliance
is filled with pressure.
2. Pressure Control Device
The correct pressure level is
automatically maintained during the
cooking cycle.
3. Pressure Limit Valve
The pressure limit valve will release air
automatically when the pressure inside
exceeds the preset temperature.
4. Anti-Block Cover
Prevents any food material from blocking
the pressure limit valve.
5. Pressure Relief Device
When the pressure cooker reaches the
maximum allowable pressure and
temperature, the cooking pot will move
down until lid separates from the sealing
ring, releasing air pressure.
6. Thermostat
The power will automatically shut off
when the cooking pot temperature
reaches the preset value, or the pressure
cooker is heating without any food
inside.
7. Thermal Fuse
6
The circuit will be opened when the
pressure cooker reaches the maximum
temperature.

CLEANING

1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth
such as a paper towel or microfiber
cloth. Do not immerse the outer body in
water or pour water into it.
3. Rinse the underside of the lid including
the sealing ring, pressure limit valve, anti-
block cover, air escape and float valve.
Dry completely.
4. Clean area under upper ring with
dampened cloth or micro fiber cloth. Do
not use chemical cleaners.
5. Cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To hand-
clean the cooking pot, use a soft cloth or
sponge and wipe. Be careful not to
damage the inside coating. Never use
harsh chemicals or scouring pads.
6. To clean sealing ring, hold the handle on
the sealing ring supporting cover and pull
the sealing ring up. After cleaning, put
the sealing ring supporting cover back.
Note the side with the handle should face
outward. Do not put it upside down
(figures 7 and 8).
(7)
(8)
7. To clean anti-block cover, carefully
remove and clean, then replace (figures 9
and 10).
(9) (10)
8. To clean the float valve,
move the float gently,
and rinse the food off the
float valve and the
sealing ring of the float
valve (figure 11).
9. To clean the pressure limit valve,
remove and rinse it with water, then
replace it
(figure 12).

TROUBLESHOOTING

No. Symptom
1 Lid does not lock
Cannot open the lid
2
after air exhaust
Air escapes from the
3
rim of the lid
Air escapes from the
4
float valve
The float will not
5
lift up
(11)
10. Remove the condensation collector
and clean it with water, then reinstall it.
Clean the upper ring with a damp
cloth.
(12)
Possible Reasons
The ring is not properly Reinstall the ring
installed
Push the push rod with hands
The float is seized by the
push rod
The float is still up Press the float down
No sealing ring was installed Install the sealing ring
Food residue on sealing ring Clean sealing ring
Sealing ring worn out Replace the sealing ring
Lid not locked properly Rotate lid fully
Food stuck on the sealing Clean the sealing ring
ring of the float valve
The sealing ring on the float
Replace the sealing ring
wore out
The pressure limit valve is Place the device to pressure
not placed properly
Not enough food and water
Check recipe for proper quantity
Air escaping from the rim
Call our Consumer Service Centre
of the lid and the pressure
toll free at
limit valve
1-800-472-7606
Solutions
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