Cook's Companion Uni~Versa Jr. Pan User manual

Uni~Versa Jr. Pan

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing Cook’s Companion® Uni~Versa Jr. Pan. This pan is designed to be
one of the most used pans in your kitchen. The Fusion® interior is made with PFOA/PTFE-free
ceramic coating. This pan will perform best when used as intended.
To ensure the best performance of your pan please consistently follow these instructions.
GETTING STARTED
Before using, remove any labels and wash and dry each item in accordance with the care and
use instructions.
For best results, season your nonstick coating by lightly rubbing cooking oil onto the nonstick
surface. On low heat, warm the cookware on a cook top, then cool and wash again. You are
now ready to enjoy your pan.
UNI~VERSA JR. PAN CARE & USE
• Always preheat your cookware and for best performance, use low to medium heat
when cooking food. This helps preserve the nutrients in food and the nonstick
surface. Preheating requires oil, water or food to be in the pan. Preheating without
food, water or oil may cause damage to the pan or ceramic coating.
• The Fusion® nonstick coating makes this pan easy to clean. While the pan and
glass cover are dishwasher safe, hand washing with a soft dishcloth or sponge
is recommended and will prolong the cookware’s life and beauty.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, as these may damage the nish.
• All stick resistant coatings will last longer and perform better if you are careful to
not stab, scrape, cut on or use metal utensils. We recommend using wood, nylon,
silicone or melamine when scraping, or stirring. When using metal tools use care to
contact the food directly .
• Always use extreme caution when handling hot cookware and keep out of reach
of children at all times.
• Do not let handles extend over a hot burner. Doing so may cause the handle to
become hot or cause damage. Use the helper handle, located between the hinges,
to aid in transferring the pan. The helper handle will get hot; always use oven mitts,
towel or pot holders when using any handles on the Uni~Versa Jr. Pan.
• The Uni~Versa Jr. Pan is compatible with induction, ceramic, electric (including
glass cook tops), radiant coil, and gas stove tops.
• The Uni~Versa Jr. Pan is connected by a hinge and opens to a 90º angle. Do not
force past the 90º angle as this could cause damage to the pan. The hinge needs to
be completely inserted or removed before opening and closing. Failure to follow
this direction will damage the hinge and void the warranty.

UNI~VERSA JR. PAN CARE & USE (CONTINUED)
• To close the pan, bring handles together until the magnets attach. It is possible
that the handles can become out of alignment. If the magnets do not stay
connected or align correctly, slightly bending the handle back into alignment may
correct the issue. If not corrected, please contact Course Housewares customer
service department at [phone].
• To ip the pan, rst make sure the contents are safe for ipping and carefully
check to see if any liquid has accumulated in the liquid catch trap. If any liquid
exists, simply wipe away the liquid with a towel and proceed to ip the pan.
• Allow your cookware to cool before submerging into water.
• If the red silicone gasket stretches or loosens, it is recommended to cut off any
excess and reinsert. Or replace with the extra gasket supplied with the pan.
• An additional silicone gasket is supplied for your convenience. If needed, remove
the old gasket, insert the replacement silicone gasket into the groove by applying
light pressure and trim away any excess gasket.
• Your Uni~Versa Jr. Pan consists of a connected upper and lower pan. The lower
pan is the deeper pan and contains a liquid catch trap. The liquid catch trap on the
lower pan is opposite the long handle and located between the hinges in front of
the helper handle. The liquid catch trap allows excess steam and liquid to get
trapped here.
• The upper pan is the shallower pan with grill ridges and is considered the cover
when used together with the lower pan.
• To use the glass cover you must remove the upper pan. Please see the instructions
for removing the upper pan.
**NOTE: Your Uni~Versa Jr. Pan includes one extra gasket for your convenience.
Please store it in a safe place along with these instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
• Do not use any part of you Uni~Versa Jr. Pan in a microwave
or conventional oven
• Do not ip pan when it contains uids, grease, oils, water, or
other liquids as these contents can leak from the liquid catch trap
• Always use oven mitts, towel or pot holders when handling your
Uni~Versa Jr. Pan

TO REMOVE COVER:
STEP 1:
PLACE PAN ON A FLAT SURFACE
WITH THE HANDLE POINTED
TOWARD THE RIGHT.
STEP 2:
OPEN THE UPPER COVER COMPLETELY,
COVER WILL STOP WHEN OPEN AT 90º
TO THE LOWER BASE PAN.
STEP 3:
GENTLY SLIDE THE COVER TOWARD YOU. THIS ACTION WILL DISCONNECT THE COVER
FROM THE LOWER BASE. THE LEAD HINGE PIN MUST BE OUT OF THE RECEIVING HOLE
TO REMOVE. SEPARATING BEFORE COMPLETELY OUT OF THE RECEIVING HOLE MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HINGE PIN AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
TO ASSEMBLE COVER:
STEP 1:
PLACE PAN ON A FLAT SURFACE
WITH THE HANDLE POINTED
TOWARD THE RIGHT.
STEP 2:
WITH THE COVER AT 90º TO THE BASE PAN,
ALIGN THE ROUND HINGE PINS WITH THE
RECEIVING HOLES ON THE BASE PAN.
GENTLY SLIDE COVER INTO PLACE.
NOTE: THE LEAD HINGE PIN AND RECEIVING HOLE FIT LIKE A LOCK AND KEY.
ENSURE PIN AND HOLE ARE ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING.
STEP 3:
MAKE SURE THE HINGE PINS ARE INSERTED COMPLETELY AND GENTLY CLOSE THE COVER.
FAILURE TO INSERT THE HINGE PIN COMPLETELY MAY DAMAGE THE HINGE AND VOID THE
WARRANTY.
WARNING:
Never attempt to remove or assemble the cover while the pan is hot.

GLASS LID
Features:
• Stainless steel rim and air vent hole
• Dishwasher safe. Hand washing is recommended to prolong
the best performance and beauty of the lid.
HOW TO USE:
The glass lid is to be used with the cover removed.
Follow steps in the “to remove cover” section.
Lid is not microwave or conventional oven safe.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS USING THE UNI~VERSA JR. PAN
The Uni~Versa Jr. Pan, when used with the top and bottom pans connected together, retains
heat and steam which in turn can speed up your cooking times. Cooking times vary by the
temperature you are cooking at and the amount of liquid or moisture in what you are cooking.
Bring the pan to pressure over medium high heat until you see the steam coming out of the
back. Then lower the temperature to medium. To formulate an accurate cooking time,
estimate approximately 25% faster than traditional cooking times.
Check for the amount of liquid in the pan half way through cooking, making sure there is
enough liquid based on what food is being cooked.
One of the best parts of Uni~Versa Jr. Pan cooking is you can add ingredients at any time or
open it easily to check the contents, unlike traditional pressure cooking where you would
have to wait until all the pressure is released.
Use the below cooking times for reference. Cooking times will vary.
Food Quantity Time Liquid
Beef for Pot Roast 3 pounds 1–1½ hours 2 cups liquid
Chicken for soup 1½–2 pounds 60–90 minutes 7 cups liquid
Squash 1–2 pounds 30–45 minutes 1½ cups liquid

Chicken n Dumplings
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 bone-in chicken breasts 1 can chicken stock
½ tablespoons olive oil 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
¼ teaspoon salt 1 container biscuit dough
¼ teaspoon pepper parsley
½ small onion, diced
Directions
Place the pan on medium heat to preheat.
Add oil to the pan and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Brown the chicken breasts skin side down with lid open about 4 minutes until brown.
Add the onion and stir.
Close the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients except the biscuit dough and cook for 10 minutes.
Top with biscuit dough. Close lid and cook for 5 minutes longer.
Garnish with parsley.
One Pot Pasta Caprese
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 cups water ½ teaspoon olive oil
½ pound angel hair pasta (broken) 1 tablespoon pesto (optional)
1 clove garlic, sliced ½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup diced tomatoes 4 basil leaves
½ cup fresh baby spinach
¼ cup mini mozzarella balls or fresh mozzarella
Directions
If using an induction burner, set to highest setting, place all the ingredients
in the Uni~Versa Jr. Pan and set timer for 10 minutes.
If not using induction, bring water to a boil.
Then dump in all the ingredients and set timer for 6 minutes.
After 6 minutes, stir. If there is extra liquid in pan, cook with lid open for another minute.
Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and fresh basil, if desired.

Pan Pot Roast
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1½–2 lbs. chuck roast 2 cloves garlic, minced
our (for dusting roast) ¼ cup of red wine
¼ teaspoon salt 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 3” pieces
¼ teaspoon freshly ground, pepper 1 stalk celery, diced small
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 baby red potatoes
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced ½ tablespoon tomato paste
1½ cups beef broth 1 tablespoon butter
1 bay leaf 1 sprig rosemary
Directions
With the Uni~Versa Jr. Pan lid open set the burner to medium high.
Add the oil, let heat a minute.
Rub roast with our, salt and pepper.
Place the roast in the pan and brown one side for 3 minutes. Flip and brown 3 more minutes.
Add the onions, broth, bay leaf, rosemary, garlic and wine to the pan.
Close the lid, Set a timer for 45 minutes.
When cooking cycle is complete, add the remaining ingredients but the butter.
Secure the lid, and set timer for 20 minutes longer.
When cook time is complete, remove roast and vegetables to a platter, discard the bay leaf
and rosemary.
With the lid open over a medium high heat, reduce the liquid by half, when the sauce is
starting to thicken, whisk in the butter one tablespoon at a time.
Pour sauce over meat and serve hot.

1 Year Limited Warranty
Course Housewares, LLC warrants this Cook’s Companion® product to be free from manufac-
turer defect for up to 1 year from the original date of purchase. If a defect is found to exist,
Course Housewares will, at its option, either repair or replace the product or the defective
component, including labor. Replacement will be made with new or rebuilt product or
components. This warranty does NOT cover (a) ordinary wear and tear (such as scratches,
dents or stains), (b) impact damage or breakage, (c) heat discoloration, minor imperfections
and slight color variations which are a normal part of the craftsmanship, (d) improper cleaning
methods causing scratches, or (e) any unit that has been tampered with, (f) damages incurred
through improper use and care and (g) faulty packaging by you or mishandling by any
common carrier. Failure to follow the accompanying Care and Use instructions or commercial
use will void this warranty.
Course Housewares’ sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited
to repair or replacement, at its option, of the defective pan. You will be responsible for any
shipping and handling fees. Products returned to us that are not found to be defective in
material or workmanship will be returned to you. If your particular product is found defective
but is no longer available and cannot be repaired, a comparable product, at our discretion,
will be sent as a replacement. This warranty extends only to the product’s original purchaser,
US residents only and does not cover damage caused by improper use or accidental damage.
COURSE HOUSEWARES, LLC., MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
REGARDING THE PRODUCT OR RELATING TO ITS QUALITY. PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY,
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE HOUSEWARES, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER A CLAIM BASED ON
CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT WILL LIABILITY EXCEED THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OFTHE PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. COURSE HOUSEWARES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other legal
rights, which vary from State to State.
To Process a claim:
Do not return the product to the retailer from which it was purchased. Your retailer has no
liability for this warranty. Please contact Course Housewares’ customer service department for
assistance and to ensure the fastest possible resolution to the problem. Please have your
purchase information available to speed this process.
OR
Send your name, physical address, phone number, original purchase receipt and the safely
packaged item prepaid to:
Course Housewares, LLC
1715 Lake Drive West
Chanhassen, MN 55317
[phone]
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