Avalon Bay PC1000SS User manual

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Electric Pressure Cooker Product Guide
(PC1000SS)

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Introduction
We hope that you enjoy your new Electric Pressure Cooker. Please find below important information
about your new appliance.
Before using your Electric Pressure Cooker, please read this manual
carefully. Incorrect operation can result in serious damage or injury.
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Thank You for Choosing
The Avalon Bay Electric Pressure Cooker
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions and safety guidelines. With proper care
and maintenance, this appliance will provide you with many years of trouble-free use.
For future reference, we recommend you attach a copy of your sales receipt below and record the
following information, located on the manufacturer’s nameplate on the rear of the unit. You will need
this information if it becomes necessary to contact the manufacturer for service inquiries.
Date of Purchase: ___________________________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________________________
Model Number: ____________________________________________

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Need to Contact Us? ............................................................................................................................ 2
Contents........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Product Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 5
Product Parts........................................................................................................................................ 6
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 7
Using your 7-in-1 Avalon Bay Electric Pressure Cooker................................................................................ 9
First-Time Use ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 10
Operating Your Electric Pressure Cooker ........................................................................................... 11
A Guide to Pressure Cooking ......................................................................................................................13
Handy Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Cooking Times ....................................................................................................................................13
Suitable Meat Cuts For Pressure Cooking .......................................................................................... 13
Meat/Stew..........................................................................................................................................14
A Guide to Slow Cooking.............................................................................................................................15
Handy Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Browning Before Slow Cooking ..........................................................................................................15
Pot Roasting .......................................................................................................................................15
Suitable Meat Cuts for Slow Cooking................................................................................................. 16
Slow Cooking ......................................................................................................................................16
A Guide to Rice Cooking.............................................................................................................................. 17
Handy Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Rice.....................................................................................................................................................17
Measuring and Maximum Capacity....................................................................................................19
A Guide to Steaming ................................................................................................................................... 20
Handy Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Cooking Times ....................................................................................................................................20
Steam ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Canning/Preserving ............................................................................................................................23
Bean/Chili ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Yogurt.................................................................................................................................................26
Sautee................................................................................................................................................. 27
A Guide to Soup Making ............................................................................................................................. 29
Handy Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Cooking Times ....................................................................................................................................29
Caring For Your Electric Pressure Cooker ...................................................................................................29
Cleaning and Storage.......................................................................................................................... 29
Environmental Concerns .................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 31
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty .............................................................................................................. 32

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Warranty Terms ................................................................................................................................. 32
Electric Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Recipes .............................................................................................33
Savoy cabbage with Pancetta............................................................................................................. 33
Mushroom Risotto .............................................................................................................................34
Asparagus with Lemon Butter............................................................................................................ 34
Curried Pumpkin with Spinach........................................................................................................... 35
Mussels in White Wine....................................................................................................................... 36
Fish Stock............................................................................................................................................ 36
Electric Pressure Cooker Seafood Recipes.................................................................................................. 37
Ginger and Shallot with Coconut Rice................................................................................................37
Electric Pressure Cooker Soup and Stock Recipes ......................................................................................38
Vegetable, Bacon and Risoni Soup..................................................................................................... 38
Pea and Ham Soup ............................................................................................................................. 38
Minestrone Soup................................................................................................................................ 39
Pumpkin Soup .................................................................................................................................... 40
Electric Pressure Cooker Poultry Recipes ...................................................................................................40
Duck Ragu........................................................................................................................................... 40
All Spice Duck with Braised Bok Choy ................................................................................................42
Chicken with Shallots and Balsamic Vinegar...................................................................................... 43
Spanish Chicken Stew......................................................................................................................... 44
Chicken with Lemon and Olives ......................................................................................................... 45
Electric Pressure Cooker Steamed Recipes.................................................................................................45
Chicken with Saffron Rice................................................................................................................... 45
Chicken Cacciatore ............................................................................................................................. 46
Electric Pressure Cooker Pork Recipes........................................................................................................ 47
Chilli Verde .........................................................................................................................................47
Roasted Pork with Apricots................................................................................................................ 48
Electric Pressure Cooker, Beef and Lamb Recipes...................................................................................... 49
Osso Bucco .........................................................................................................................................49
Springtime Veal Stew ......................................................................................................................... 50
Thai Red Curry Beef............................................................................................................................51
Hungarian Beef Boulash..................................................................................................................... 52
Bolognese Sauce................................................................................................................................. 53
Lamb Curry .........................................................................................................................................54

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Product Specifications
VOLTAGE:
120V-60Hz
WATTAGE:
1000 W
COOKING MODES :
Rice Adjust Texture, Meat/Stew,
Bean/Chili, Soup, Steam, Manual,
Canning/Preserving, Slow Cook,
Yogurt, Sautee
TIMER:
Digital timer with countdown
Delay timer
CAPACITY:
6 Liter
PRESSURE LEVELS:
Low, Medium, High
INNER BOWL:
Stainless Steel, Non-stick, Removable
AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM
FUNCTION:
Yes
SAFETY PROTECTION
MEASURES:
12
WARRANTY:
12 months

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Product Parts
1 - Handle
9 - Outer Pot
17 - Side Handle
2 - Lid
10 - Upper Body
18 - Timer (0-30 min.)
3 - Pressure Limiting Valve
11 - Control Panel
19 - Seal Ring for Floating Valve
4 - Floating Valve
12 –Power Cable
20 - Filter
5 - Floater
13 - Steam Water Storage
21 - Seal Belt
6 - Slideway
14 - Body Cover/Structure
22 - Sensor
7 - Sliding Valve
15 - Detachable Spoon/Ladle
8 - Inner Pot
16 - Lower Body

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Important Safety Precautions
CAUTION: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed. Please read the safeguards below before using your 7-
in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker.
Please read all instructions before using your Electric Pressure Cooker and do not use the appliance for
any purpose other than what is described in this manual.
Before Cooking
Read all instructions before operating and retain them for future reference.
Remove any promotional stickers or labels before using the appliance for the first time.
Always make sure your appliance is assembled before use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles to move the appliance.
Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and free of water.
The appliance should not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
Children being supervised should not play with the appliance
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it can touch a
heated oven. Keep away from walls.
Always allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.
Always switch the appliance off at the wall, then unplug and allow to cool before cleaning and
attempting to move the appliance for storage.
This appliance requires cleaning after use and should not be immersed in water for cleaning.
Unwind the cord before use.
Do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces, or become
knotted.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord, plug or appliance becomes damaged in
anyway. Return the appliance to an authorized service center for examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance, other than cleaning, should be performed at an authorized service center.
This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses - by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential type environments - bed and breakfast type environments
This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not damage the seal belt and do not replace it with any other rubber belly or tensile belt.
Please ensure that the ducts in the pressure regulator allowing the escape of steam are checked
regularly to ensure that there are no blockages.

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The lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
Please turn the lid left after the pressure is released to ensure safety when opening the lid.
Do not move the seal ring in the lid with any tools or using external forces.
If the ring breaks off the lid, stop using the cooker and replace the whole lid with a new one.
Clean the filter regularly to keep the cooker clean.
Do not open the lid with external force when the floating valve has not sunk.
Never add any additional weight on the Pressure Limiting valve or replace the pressure Limiting
valve with another object.
Never use the inner bowl if it is damaged as this will cause air leakage.
Food should not be kept warm for more than 12 hours.
If steam is released around the lid during the cooking process, please stop using the device and
contact an authorized repair center.
Never plug in or switch on your appliance without the inner bowl placed inside the cooker.
Only use the removable inner bowl supplied.
Do not use any other bowl inside the cooker.
Never operate the cooker without food or water in the inner bowl.
Do not place the removable inner bowl when it is hot on any surface that may be affected by
heat.
Avoid scalding from escaping steam when opening the lid.
Do not place the inner bowl in the dishwasher.
While Cooking
Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet while the unit is on.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is on.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is cooking. While it is cooking, hot steam is
released through the air outlet. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance away from the air
outlet.
Keep the main cord away from hot surfaces.
Any surfaces below or beneath underneath the Electric Pressure Cooker may become hot during
use.
Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the
Electric Pressure Cooker. Wait for the smoke to stop before removing the
inner bowl from the appliance.
Automatic Switch-Off
Your Electric Pressure Cooker has a built-in timer. The appliance will automatically shut off when the
timer count reaches zero. You can also manually switch off the Electric Pressure Cooker by pressing the
power button, which will shut down the appliance after 25 seconds.

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Special Cord Set Instructions
A short power supply cord is provided with your Electric Pressure Cooker to reduce the risk of tripping or
tangling. The use of a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is not recommended for
the Electric Pressure Cooker.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way. Improper use of the plug can result in electrical shock. If the power cord is
damaged, please contact customer service.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
The appliance complies with all scientific standards regarding Electromagnetic fields (EMF). If used
properly, there is no evidence it will cause any harm.
Using your 7-in-1 Avalon Bay Electric Pressure Cooker
When using your Electric Pressure Cooker for the first time, please read the instructions contained in
this manual.
First-Time Use
Make sure you remove all promotional stickers and labels and that the outside of the inner bowl is clean
and is not damaged.
Check to see if the outer pot is free from any objects prior to inserting the inner pot. When adding any
food into the inner pot, make sure that the food is spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not
heaped on one side.
Select the required cooking function and revert to the appropriate recipe guide.
When preparing meat and poultry, try to select the leaner cuts of meat and trim off any visible fat as this
will reduce any excess of liquid. Vegetables should be cut into small, even-sized pieces to ensure even
cooking. When cooking meat and vegetables together, it is important to remember that meat cooks at a
slower rate than vegetables.
Please be careful if you have cooked with the lid closed to avoid any scalding from the escaping
steam. Lift the lid carefully and keep your face clear when opening.
Extreme caution must be used when the appliance is filled with hot oil. Always allow the appliance to
cool before removing the oil.

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Do not move the deep fryer during cooking or whilst hot.
When deep frying, make sure that no water comes in contact with hot oil as this will cause
splattering.
Ensure that the deep fryer is dry before adding any oil.
Never lean over the deep fryer when lifting the lid.
Excess trapped steam created during the cooking process will be released when the lid is
opened.
Never pour oil out of the deep fryer when either the unit or oil is hot.
Allow both the unit and contents to cool completely before removing the oil.
It is not recommended to add extra oil when hot as splashing may occur.
Always ensure the heater element and controller are correctly positioned onto the bowl
assembly and filled to min/max before connecting to a power outlet.
Do not use the deep fryer on metal surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.
At no time should the deep fryer be left unattended when in use.
Do not place anything on top of the deep fryer when the lid is closed, when in use and when
stored.
The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using electrical appliances.
It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA
be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
Assembly Instructions
1. To open the lid - When the lid is closed, hold the handle and turn it
clockwise until the lid can be lifted up. See figures 1-3.
2. To close the lid - When the lid is open, hold the handle and pull down.
Once down, turn counterclockwise until the lid reaches the closed
position. See figures 4-6.