Cook's essentials CEPC660 User manual

6 QT. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC
PRESSURE COOKER
MODEL CEPC660
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Printed in China 6/05 v.1
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, press the START/STOP Button until the red
STOP Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps. Then
remove plug from wall outlet
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not fill the unit above the MAX Fill Line. When cooking
foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. See COOKING
WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER Section in this manual.
15. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl
barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, pasta, or rhubarb.
These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block
the Steam Release Valve.
16. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in
the Removable Cooking Pot.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be
taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to
persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All
users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s
Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach
into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above
and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this
appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance
unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a
malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V
AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. To relieve the pressure of this Programmable Pressure Cooker,
follow the instructions in this manual for either Quick Steam
Release or Natural Steam Release. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE USING WATER.
9. Do not lift the Removable Cooking Pot containing food by
using Lid Handles.
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Stuffed Apples
6 large firm apples like Rome, Jonagold, Cortland or Winesap
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup apple juice or cider
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker.
2. Core apples, cutting to, but not through the bottoms.
3. Combine the sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Spoon mixture into the apples and place in the Removable
Cooking Pot. Dot the apples with the butter. Sprinkle any
remaining sugar mixture over apples. Pour the apple juice or
cider into the Removable Cooking Pot.
4. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for LOW PRESSURE.
7. Press COOK TIME Button until 12 minutes appears on
the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The green LOW PRESSURE Indicator Light will
blink slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins;
the Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 12 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
9. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
10. Carefully remove the apples with a slotted spoon to small bowls.
Drizzle with some of the cooking liquid. If necessary, leave
apples in the Pressure Cooker on KEEP WARM program
5 to 10 minutes, covered with the Lid.
Makes 6 servings
GROUNDED 3-CONDUCTOR PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong
plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong
plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the
finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
and the finish of the counter top or table top.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
A NOTE REGARDING YOUR NEW COOK’S ESSENTIALS™
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
FEATURING DUPONT® TEFLON® WITH SCRATCHGUARD™
Congratulations on your purchase of Cook’s Essentials™
Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker featuring DuPont®
Teflon® with ScratchGuard.™ The special coating on your
Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker has been designed to
add durability and ease of use and cleaning. The special ceramic
fillers in the coating make it safe for use with metal utensils.
Please note that minor surface marring may occur, but will not
affect the non-stick performance.
Care and cleaning of your Programmable Electric Pressure
Cooker is a snap with the ScratchGuard™ coating, as it has been
designed to be completely non-stick. Washing or rinsing with
warm, soapy water and a sponge or a cloth is all that is needed.
Do not use steel wool, coarse scouring pads or harsh abrasives
on any surface coated with ScratchGuard.™
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Golden Spanish Rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large red peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces yellow rice mix, available in the Latin food section of
most supermarkets
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen green peas
water (amount called for on rice mix package), plus 1/2 cup
Optional: 1 pound cooked shrimp
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
2. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button. Add the chopped onion, red pepper, and
garlic and sauté until soft. Add the dry rice mix, tomatoes,
artichokes, and peas. Pour in the amount of water called for on
the rice mix package. Stir to mix. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker.
Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
3. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
4. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
5. Press COOK TIME Button until 25 minutes appears on
the Display.
6. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 25 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
7. Release the pressure using the natural release feature. Slide the
Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid. Add the
optional cooked shrimp, if desired, and stir.
Makes 6 servings
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You are about to learn how to cook and prepare
delicious, home made meals in a fraction of the time it normally takes,
without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Your Programmable Pressure
Cooker is quick, safe and easy to use. And best of all, it can shorten the
traditional cooking time of most foods by up to 70 percent.
1. Your Programmable Pressure Cooker cooks like a traditional Pressure
Cooker by combining steam heat and pressure for faster cooking
times. Since an air tight seal is formed when the Lid is closed and
locked, the heat and steam stay trapped inside the Removable
Cooking Pot. As the steam builds and the pressure rises, the cooking
temperature will get as hot as 250º F, which is 38º F hotter than when
food is cooked in a standard pot with liquid. This combination of high
heat and pressure cooks the food faster while retaining water soluble
nutrients and flavor.
2. Your Pressure Cooker takes the guesswork out of cooking
under pressure. A built-in Thermostat knows exactly when low
or high pressure is reached inside the Removable Cooking Pot
and automatically adjusts the heat and triggers the timer to
begin. These computerized functions eliminate the need to
make heat adjustments.
3. The 1200 watt Heating Element allows for quick heating and for
maintaining even cooking temperature and pressure.
4. The large, 6-quart capacity, heavy-duty, non-stick, aluminum
Removable Cooking Pot heats up quickly and evenly.
5. The Programmable Pressure Cooker has a BROWN MODE that
allows you to sauté or brown food in the Removable Cooking Pot
before cooking under pressure.
6. The Quick Steam Release Feature allows you to release
pressure with the simple push of a Button. Press this RELEASE
Button in short bursts to prevent ejection of hot liquid along
with steam.
7. The STEAM MODE heats cooking liquid in the Removable
Cooking Pot to a boil in a matter of minutes for steaming an
endless variety of foods like vegetables and shellfish, as well
as rice.
8. The software incorporates a CANCEL Feature for both COOK TIME
and DELAY TIME during setup. If it becomes necessary to cancel or
reset the time before cooking has begun, simply press the COOK
TIME and START/STOP Buttons simultaneously to reset the Cook
Time to "01"; or press the DELAY TIME and START/STOP Buttons
simultaneously to reset the Delay Time to "00".
9. The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked food warm for
an unlimited period of time.
10. The sturdy, brushed stainless steel and molded Programmable
Pressure Cooker Housing is both attractive and functional.
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Risotto
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup Italian arborio or other short grain rice
2-1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or canned, low-sodium broth
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
black pepper
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add butter.
2. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add the rice and
sauté 2 minutes. Pour in the stock or broth and stir to mix. Place
Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
4. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
6. Press COOK TIME Button until 10 minutes appears on
the Display.
7. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 10 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
8. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings
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REAR VIEW OF
REMOVABLE COOKING POT
Rear
Centering
Guide
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Slot for Rear
Centering Guide
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MAX FILL
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CEPC660
6 QT. PROGRAMMABLE
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
1. Power Cord and Plug
2. Housing
3. Lower Housing Handles
4. Centering Guides
5. Removable Cooking Pot
coated with DuPont®Teflon®with
Scratchguard
™ (P/N 22689)
6. Rubber Gasket (P/N 21321)
7. Quick Steam Release Button
8. Lid Handles
9. Pressure Regulator Knob
10. Steam Release Valve
11. Safety Lock Button
12. Pressure Indicator Rod
13. Pressure Safety Valves (2)
14. Self Locking Lid (P/N 21320)
15. Self Locking Grips
16. Control Panel
17. Heating Element Pins
18. Cleaning Brush (P/N 21100A)
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Stuffed Artichokes
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 medium-sized artichokes
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add the water,
salt, and bay leaf.
2. Cut off stems from artichokes. Tear off and discard the top two or
three layers of tough, outer leaves. Cut off 1/2-inch to 1-inch from
the tops of the artichokes. Carefully open and expose the
removable leaves and choke. Pull out and remove any thorny
leaves. With a teaspoon, scoop out and discard any fuzzy matter
from the center choke. Place artichokes in Removable Cooking
Pot, standing upright.
3. Combine the eggs, grated cheese, garlic, parsley, and black
pepper in a small mixing bowl. Drizzle an equal amount of egg
mixture over each artichoke. Drizzle with the olive oil.
4. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
7. Press COOK TIME Button until 7 minutes appears on the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 7 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep
three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.
9. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
10. Carefully remove the artichokes with a slotted spoon to small
bowls. Pour some cooking liquid over each artichoke.
Makes 4 servings
CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS
1. KEEP WARM: The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked
food warm for a long period of time. When you press the KEEP
WARM Button the red Indicator Light illuminates. Press
START/STOP to activate. The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will
flash, indicating KEEP WARM is working. To cancel or stop, press
and hold the START/STOP Button until the red STOP Light
illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.
2. COOK MODE (BROWN or STEAM): For the BROWN MODE, press
COOK MODE Button until the red Indicator Light next to BROWN
is lit. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START
Indicator Light illuminates and the red BROWN Indicator Light
flashes. The Clock will display: "--" indicating that the Pressure
Cooker is in the BROWN MODE and the appliance will begin to
heat immediately and will remain hot until the START/STOP Button
is pressed again to end the BROWN MODE.
For the STEAM MODE and to bring water to a boil, press COOK
MODE Button until green START Indicator Light next to STEAM
illuminates. Press COOK TIME Button to enter the STEAM TIME
desired. The COOK TIME red Indicator Light will be lit. Then press
the START/STOP Button, the green START Indicator Light
illuminates and the green STEAM Indicator Light will flash. The unit
will begin to count down in minutes, and will beep 3 times and the
STOP Light will illuminate when finished.
3. PRESSURE MODE (HIGH or LOW): For cooking food under LOW
PRESSURE, press PRESSURE MODE Button until green START
Indicator Light is lit; for HIGH PRESSURE, press until red Indicator
Light is lit. Press the COOK TIME Button to select the desired
cooking time. The COOK TIME red Indicator Light will be lit. Then
press the START/STOP Button to activate, the green START
Indicator Light will illuminate and the green LOW PRESSURE
or red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will flash.
6
123456
Timer
Display
Figure 3
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Candied Yams
3 long strips orange peel
4-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into
1/2-inch thick slices
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
pinch salt
1 cup orange juice
1-1/2 tablespoons butter
1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot in the Pressure Cooker.
2. Place orange peel in bottom of pot. Add sweet potato slices in
layers, sprinkling each layer with brown sugar and cinnamon,
ending with a final layer of brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle
with salt and drizzle with the orange juice. Dot with butter.
3. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
4. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for LOW PRESSURE.
6. Press COOK TIME Button until 8 minutes appears on
the Display.
7. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The green LOW PRESSURE Indicator Light will
blink slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins;
the Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 8 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep
three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.
8. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
9. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes with a spatula to a serving
bowl. Pour any accumulated syrup over the sweet potatoes. If the
sweet potatoes are not tender, leave in the Pressure Cooker.
Press KEEP WARM Button and let food remain covered with the
lid for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Makes 6 servings
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CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS (Continued)
Once pressure is reached, the unit will begin to count down in
minutes and will beep 3 times when the cooking time has elapsed.
The Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your
cooking is completed. To cancel this, press and hold the
START/STOP Button until it beeps. Let the pressure drop on its
own by using the Natural Steam Release Feature, or release
pressure immediately by pressing the QUICK STEAM RELEASE
Button in short bursts until pressure is reduced.
WARNING: DO NOT hold the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button
down, as hot liquids may be ejected. Press in short bursts until
pressure is reduced.
NOTE: To cancel or stop cooking before time has elapsed, press and
hold the START/STOP Button until the red STOP Light illuminates
and the Pressure Cooker beeps.
4.COOK TIME: Use this Timer when using the COOK MODE
(STEAM) or the PRESSURE MODE (HIGH or LOW) settings. Press
COOK TIME Button to set the desired cooking time.
5. DELAY TIME: Allows you to begin cooking food up to 2 hours later
in 1/2 hour increments.
6. START/STOP: After choosing the desired MODEs: KEEP WARM,
COOK MODE: (BROWN or STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH
or LOW), and if appropriate, the COOK TIME, press the
START/STOP Button to begin operating the appliance. The green
START Indicator Light will be lit when START is chosen. The red
Indicator Light will illuminate for STOP. If you wish to change your
selection, or to stop the appliance, press and hold START/STOP
until the red STOP Indicator Light illuminates and the Pressure
Cooker beeps.
This Pressure Cooker has an Idle MODE. If you input a COOK TIME
and/or DELAY TIME, but forget to select a program or if you forget to
press START, the Clock will display "--" after 5 seconds. This Feature is
for your convenience to show that the program is incomplete. The "--"
signal indicates that the Pressure Cooker is not programmed properly
and will not run. You can proceed with the program where you left off
by pressing the COOK TIME or DELAY TIME Button. Your selected
time will reappear. If this time does not appear, or if it is incorrect,
simply enter the correct time and then press the START/STOP Button.
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Italian Meat Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 carrots, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/3 cup minced parsley
8 cups tomato purée
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
2. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
3. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until soft. Add the
ground beef and parsley. Brown until the meat is no longer pink.
Add the remaining ingredients. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker.
Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
4. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
6. Press COOK TIME Button until 30 minutes appears on
the Display.
7. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it
beeps. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This
will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
8. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock to
UNLOCK position and remove the Lid.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Before using the Programmable Pressure Cooker for the first time, wash
the Removable Cooking pot, the Self-Locking Lid and the
Rubber Gasket with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and
dry thoroughly.
2. Make sure the Rubber Gasket is seated properly around the Lid. To
ensure correct fitting of the Rubber Gasket, fill the Removable Cooking
Pot 2/3 full with water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Wait
15 minutes, then release pressure by pressing on the QUICK STEAM
RELEASE Button in short bursts. The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop.
Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse
and towel dry the Removable Cooking Pot. The Pressure Cooker is now
ready for use.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN COOKING EACH TIME
For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator Knob, Pressure
Indicator, Steam Release Valve and Safety Valves are in good working order
and that there are no foreign particles blocking the Valve openings on the
underside of the Lid. See CARE &
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT: The Rubber Gasket must be
placed properly over the four hooks in the
Lid as shown in Figure 4.
POWER SURGE PROTECTION
FEATURE
This Pressure Cooker has a Back-Up Feature to prevent malfunction in the
event of power surges. If the Pressure Cooker is unplugged or switched off,
allow at least 30 seconds for the program to clear before turning the unit
back on.
REMOVABLE COOKING POT NON-STICK DUPONT®
TEFLON® WITH SCRATCHGUARD™ COATING
The special ceramic fillers in the coating make it safe for use with
metal utensils. Please note that minor surface marring may occur, but
will not affect the non-stick performance. Do not use steel wool,
coarse scouring pads or harsh abrasives on any surface coated
with ScratchGuard.™
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the cord into a grounded-type 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
2. Position the Removable Cooking Pot in the Housing so that its Rear
Centering Guide slides into the Slot for Centering Guide on the inside of
the Housing. (See Illustration on page 5.)
3. Choose the desired program by pressing either KEEP WARM, COOK
MODE: (BROWN or STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH or LOW).
Hook
Rubber Gasket
Lid
Figure 4
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Beef Stew
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of all fat
and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 cups baby carrots
2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups frozen cut green beans
40 ounces tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
salt
black pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1. Season meat with salt and pepper.
2. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
3. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
4. Preheat 5 minutes. Add meat in small batches and brown evenly on all
sides. Place browned meat on a dish and set aside. Add onion and
garlic to Pressure Cooker and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
Return the browned meat to the cooking pot. Add the remaining
ingredients, except the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir well. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK
position.
5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
7. Press COOK TIME until 30 minutes appears on the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator Light
appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink slowly and
then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the Pressure Indicator Rod
will rise as the pressure builds. After cooking under pressure 30 minutes,
the Pressure Cooker will beep 3 times. Press and hold the START/STOP
Button until it beeps.
9. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short bursts.
Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The Pressure
Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been released. Slide
the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid. Add
parsley. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
4. If using COOK MODE:(STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE:(HIGH or
LOW), press COOK TIME until the desired time is set.
5. THE SELF-LOCKING LID MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED
ON THE APPLIANCE WHEN COOKING UNDER PRESSURE OR
WHEN STEAMING FOOD.
6. Place the Lid on the
Pressure Cooker. To
position and lock the Lid in
place, pull the Lid Handles
apart to hold open the Self-
Locking Grips. See Figure
5. Place the Lid on top of
the Removable Cooking
Pot and release the Lid
Handles so that the Self-Locking Grips
close onto the rim of the Removable
Cooking Pot.
7. To cook under pressure, slide the Safety
Lock to the LOCK position. See Figure 6.
Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to
PRESSURE (see Figure 7).
8. To steam food, leave the Safety Lock in
the UNLOCK position. Turn the Pressure
Regulator Knob to STEAM.
9. Press the START/STOP Button to
illuminate the green START Indicator Light
and to begin cooking. The Pressure
Indicator Rod will be UP when the
Pressure Cooker is under pressure. The
Pressure Cooker will beep 3 times at the
end of the cooking time and the STOP
Light will automatically illuminate.
10. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps, and the red Indicator Light is lit. Otherwise, the
Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your
cooking is completed.
11. Release pressure by pressing on the QUICK STEAM RELEASE
Button in short bursts. The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop DOWN
when the pressure is released.
12. PRESSURE MUST BE FULLY RELEASED BEFORE OPENING
THE LID. Slide the Safety Lock to the UNLOCK position. Grasp
the Lid Handles and pull out simultaneously to unclamp the Self-
Locking Grips from the rim of the Removable Cooking Pot.
13. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. After it has cooled,
unplug it from the wall outlet. Clean by following the CARE AND
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS in this manual.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Figure 5
Figure 6
(Red) Pressure
Indicator Rod
Figure 7
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Chicken with Mushrooms*
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
8 ounces small mushrooms, halved
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot in the Pressure Cooker.
Add oil.
2. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
3. Preheat for 5 minutes. Brown the chicken breasts, two at a time.
Remove the browned chicken to a plate while the remaining
pieces are browning.
4. When all pieces have been browned, sprinkle chicken
with salt.
5. Add onion and mushrooms to the cooking pot and sauté until soft
and lightly browned.
6. Put chicken back into the Removable Cooking Pot with the onion
and mushrooms.
7. Add soup and chicken broth and stir. Place Lid on Pressure
Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
8. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE. Press the
PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
9. Press COOK TIME Button until 15 minutes appears on
the Display.
10. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator Light
appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink slowly
and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the Pressure
Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After cooking under
pressure 15 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep 3 times. Press
and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.
11. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This will take
approximately 30 minutes. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod
drops, slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
*Recipe from the Salton Test Kitchen
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COOKING WITH YOUR PROGRAMMABLE
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
WARMING
This MODE reheats or keeps cooked food warm for an indefinite period of
time. This program can either be used on its own or in conjunction with
COOK MODE: STEAM or PRESSURE MODE: HIGH or LOW to keep food
warm after cooking.
1. Place cooked food in the Removable Cooking Pot. Press KEEP WARM
Button. The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will be lit. To start program,
press START/STOP Button. The green START Indicator Light will
illuminate and the red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will flash.
2. If you would like to keep food warm after steaming or cooking with
pressure, select COOK MODE: STEAM or PRESSURE MODE: HIGH
or LOW. Set COOK TIME, then press the KEEP WARM Button. Press
the START/STOP Button to begin the cooking process. The red KEEP
WARM Indicator Light will flash as the appliance automatically goes
into the KEEP WARM MODE after cooking. To end program or to reset,
press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps and the red
STOP Indicator Light illuminates.
BROWNING
Braised foods often taste better when browned before cooking in
liquid. The CEPC660 Programmable Pressure Cooker has a built-in
BROWN MODE.
For best results, food should be patted dry with paper towels and cut into
small, uniform pieces. Brown or sauté food in small batches.
1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing. Add the
appropriate amount of oil as called for in the recipe. With the Lid off,
press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. The red Indicator Light
next to BROWN will be lit.
2. Press the START/STOP Button. The green START Indicator Light will
illuminate and the BROWN MODE red Indicator Light will begin to flash.
After approximately one minute of preheating, add food and
begin browning.
WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when browning with hot
oil. Keep hands and face away from the Cooking Pot especially
when adding new ingredients, as hot oil may spatter.
3. During the BROWN MODE, the Pressure Cooker will beep
3 times every 10 minutes as a warning that this is a high temperature
setting.
4. There is no time setting for the BROWN MODE. When desired
browning is complete, press the START/STOP Button until it beeps
and the red STOP Indicator Light illuminates.
WARNING: Do not leave the Pressure Cooker unattended while
browning foods.
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Sauerbraten (Continued)
11. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This will
take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
12. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock
to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid.
13. Remove the meat to a serving platter and cover with foil. Pour
the gravy into a food processor, blender, or food mill and
process until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt. Slice the meat
across the grain into thick slices and serve with the gravy on
the side.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
STEAMING
This MODE quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food.
1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing.
2. To STEAM food, pour 1 cup of water into the Removable Cooking Pot.
Arrange food in a heat-resistant steaming basket and use basket
handles to lower basket into the Removable Cooking Pot. Fold
handles down. (You may add more food on top of and around basket,
but do not fill more than two thirds full.
3. Place the Self-Locking Lid onto the Removable
Cooking Pot. Keep the Safety Lock in the
UNLOCK position. Turn the Pressure Regulator
Knob to STEAM.
4. Press the COOK MODE Button for STEAM.
The green START Indicator Light next to STEAM
will be lit.
5. Press COOK TIME Button for the desired cooking time. Press the
START/STOP Button; the green START Indicator Light will illuminate
and the green STEAM Indicator Light will blink slowly and then faster
as the temperature increases and the liquid comes to a boil.
6. The Lid can be opened while cooking to check the food.
CAUTION: Never place your face over the Pressure Cooker when
removing the Lid.
WARNING: Use caution when opening Lid. Steam escapes as
soon as the Lid is opened. Use oven mitts when handling
hot materials.
7. The red Indicator Light will illuminate and the appliance will beep
3 times at the end of the preset cooking time. Press and hold
START/STOP Button until it beeps.
NOTE: To cancel or stop cooking before time has elapsed, press and hold
the START/STOP Button until the red STOP Light illuminates and the
Pressure Cooker beeps.
PRESSURE COOKING
By cooking in the Programmable Pressure Cooker at high temperature
and pressure you are able to reduce the cooking time of most foods by
up to 70 percent.
1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing. Brown
ingredients, if you wish, then add remaining ingredients.
2. Add at least 1 cup (8 ounces) of liquid to the Removable Cooking Pot
when cooking under pressure. Do not fill the Removable Cooking Pot
more than one-third full when cooking dried beans and legumes; no
more than half full when cooking soups and stews; and no higher
than the MAX Fill Line when cooking vegetables or whole pieces
of meat.
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Figure 8
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Sauerbraten
4 to 5 pound chuck or rump roast
salt
black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 cup finely crushed ginger snaps
2 bay leaves
1. Pat the roast dry with paper towel. Rub with salt and
black pepper.
2. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
3. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
4. Preheat 5 minutes. Add the roast and brown evenly
on all sides.
5. While the meat browns, combine the water, vinegar, wine, sugar,
ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
6. Scatter the chopped vegetables, crushed ginger snaps, and bay
leaf around the meat. Add the liquid. Place Lid on Pressure
Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
7. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
8. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
9. Press COOK TIME Button until 80 minutes appears on
the Display.
10. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will
blink slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins;
the Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 80 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
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3. Place the Self-Locking Lid on the Pressure Cooker.
Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.
(See Figure 9.)
4. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
(See Figure 10.)
5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH or
LOW, as called for in the recipe. Typically, most
foods are cooked under HIGH pressure.
6. Press COOK TIME for the cooking time called
for in the recipe or recommended in the
SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES Section of this
manual. The cooking time begins from the
moment pressure is reached and does not
include the time it takes for the Pressure
Cooker to come up to the selected pressure.
7. Press START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator Light
illuminates. If cooking under HIGH PRESSURE, the red Indicator
Light will blink slowly; the green Indicator Light blinks when cooking
under LOW PRESSURE. The Lights will blink faster as pressure
builds and the cooking countdown begins.
8. The Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure for the desired programmed time, the
Pressure Cooker will beep 3 times and the red STOP Light will
illuminate. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.
9. Quick Steam Release/Natural Steam Release. After cooking is
completed, you MUST release pressure using either the Natural
Steam Release or Quick Steam Release Feature.
10. The Natural Steam Release Feature is preferred when cooking
foods like stocks, sauces, and certain large cuts of meat which will
benefit from continued cooking in the Pressure Cooker as the
pressure and temperature drop naturally as the unit cools. DO NOT
use with foods that can over-cook easily and quickly. When
pressure is completely released, the Pressure Indicator Rod will
drop.
11. To release pressure immediately after cooking, use the Quick
Steam Release Feature. Press the QUICK STEAM RELEASE
Button in short bursts only, until pressure is reduced — steam will
stop coming out of the Steam Release Valve and the Pressure
Indicator Rod will drop.
CAUTION: Escaping steam is very hot. To avoid serious injuries or
burns, keep bare skin, face and eyes away from the Steam
Release Valve.
CAUTION: When preparing recipes with a high volume of liquid,
some liquid may spurt through the vent when you use the
Quick Steam Release Feature. If this happens, allow the
pressure to come down naturally, or wait for a minute, then
resume releasing the steam in very short bursts.
COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued)
Figure 10
Figure 9
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French Pot-au-feu
Braised Chicken with Vegetables
6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
6 carrots, peeled and quartered
2 ribs celery, quartered
2 leeks, trimmed, washed well,
light green and white parts only sliced thin
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, or canned low sodium broth
1. Rub chicken breast halves with the herbs, salt and black pepper.
2. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
3. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
4. Preheat 5 minutes. Brown the chicken, one breast at a time.
Scatter the vegetables around the browned chicken. Pour in the
broth. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
7. Press COOK TIME Button until 15 minutes appears on
the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 15 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
9. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid. Remove chicken from bone and serve with the
vegetables and cooking liquid.
Makes 6 servings
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12. Once pressure is released, regardless of method, slide the Safety
Lock to UNLOCK. Remove the Lid, tilting it away from you to avoid
steam. Check the food to see if it has been cooked sufficiently. If not,
replace the Lid and slide the Safety Lock to LOCK. Repeat
PRESSURE COOKING Steps 4-8, cooking under pressure an
additional 2-3 minutes.
13. To pressure cook foods like vegetables, add water to the Removable
Cooking Pot. Place a small heat-resistant steaming rack or basket
(NOT INCLUDED) in the Removable Cooking Pot. Place the food on
the rack. For best results, do not overfill or pack the food down.
Follow the same procedure for cooking under pressure. See
PRESSURE COOKING Steps 3-8. Use the Quick Steam Release
Feature for releasing the pressure.
14. Since steam is hotter than boiling water, always take care when
opening the appliance after cooking under pressure. Never place
your face over the Pressure Cooker when removing the Lid.
Also, be aware that hot, boiling liquid increases in volume when
under pressure.
CAUTION: Never attempt to open the Pressure Cooker before the
red Pressure Indicator Rod has dropped.
When opening the Pressure Cooker after making soups and stock, let
the food sit several minutes before releasing the pressure and
removing the Lid to make sure the hot liquid will not boil over.
15. Since overcooked food cannot be corrected, it is advisable to err on
the undercooked side by cooking an unfamiliar food for a shorter
period of time than you may think necessary. You can always go back
and continue cooking under pressure a minute or two longer if need
be (see PRESSURE COOKING Steps 4-8).
16. It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe for use in the Programmable
Pressure Cooker. For the most part, soups, stews, braised and slow
roasted meats and legumes, steamed and braised vegetables, and
slow-simmered recipes like tomato sauce, provide the best results.
Instructions and Timing Charts for cooking commonly prepared foods
under pressure can be found in the following Section.
Bear in mind that the amount of cooking liquid used when adapting a
recipe will be much less since you will be cooking in a sealed pot for a
much shorter time. You must, however, use sufficient liquid, since the
Pressure Cooker is constantly building steam during the entire
cooking process. If you run out of liquid, and continue cooking, the
food will not cook properly and may burn. While there is no universal
guide for adapting recipes, trial and error will come into play until you
understand how your Pressure Cooker cooks.
When adapting other pressure cooker recipes, use the HIGH
PRESSURE MODE and cook for the shortest amount of time you
expect it might take. If food is not fully cooked, replace the Lid, and
slide the Safety Lock to the LOCK position. Repeat PRESSURE
COOKING Steps 4-8, cooking under pressure until done.
COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued)
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Barbecued Chicken
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 5 pound chicken, cut into pieces, skin and all fat removed
1-1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded, cored and chopped
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
2. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
3. Preheat 5 minutes. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and
brown on both sides. Place browned chicken pieces on a dish
and set aside.
4. Place the barbecue sauce, chopped onion, green pepper, and
browned chicken pieces into the Removable Cooking Pot. Stir to
combine. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
7. Press COOK TIME Button until 15 minutes appears on
the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 15 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
9. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
Makes 5 to 6 servings
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17. Never try to force open the Self-Locking Lid. Built-in Safety Valves
prevent opening the Lid while there is still pressure in the
Removable Cooking Pot. All pressure and steam must first be
released as explained in PRESSURE COOKING Steps 10 and 11.
18. WARNING: Never deep-fry or pressure-fry in the Programmable
Pressure Cooker, regardless of whether the Lid is on or off.
THIS IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND SERIOUS
DAMAGE.
19. Do not cook dumplings or other foaming ingredients under pressure
without adding oil. Oil controls foaming and diminishes the
possibility that a particle of food will block the safety devices.
NOTE: To cancel or stop cooking before time has elapsed, press and
hold the START/STOP Button until the red STOP Light illuminates
and the Pressure Cooker beeps.
DELAY TIME
1. You can postpone cooking for up to two hours by using the
DELAY TIME in conjunction with the KEEP WARM, COOK MODE:
STEAM, and PRESSURE MODE: HIGH or LOW programs. Set
DELAY TIME in 1/2 hour increments.
2. After selecting the desired cooking program and cooking time,
press the DELAY TIME Button for delay time desired.
3. Press START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The appliance will begin cooking after the set
time has elapsed.
4. Do not use the DELAY TIME function when cooking perishable
foods that may spoil if left out at room temperature.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Question
What happens if the Timer Display is NOT counting down the time?
Response
Pressure is building. During the PRESSURE MODEs: HIGH or LOW, the
Timer begins counting down AFTER proper pressure has been reached.
It counts actual "pressured cooking" time.
COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued)
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Chicken Soup with Rice
6 cups chicken stock (page 31), or
canned, low sodium chicken broth
1 boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
5 ribs celery, trimmed and sliced thin
2 large leeks, trimmed, washed well, light green
and white parts only, sliced thin
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add all the
ingredients to the Removable Cooking Pot.
2. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
3. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
4. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
5. Press COOK TIME Button until 10 minutes appears on
the Display.
6. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 10 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button
until it beeps.
7. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
Makes 4 servings
CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unplug and let the Programmable Pressure Cooker cool to
room temperature before cleaning.
2. Wash the Removable Cooking Pot with warm soapy water and a
clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and dry
thoroughly.
3. Remove the Rubber Gasket from the underside of the Self-
Locking Lid. Wash both with warm soapy water and a clean,
soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and dry
thoroughly.
4. The Rubber Gasket must always be properly positioned on the
underside of the Lid. Check periodically to make sure that it is
clean, flexible and not cracked or torn. If damaged, do not use
this appliance. Contact the Consumer Service Department toll-
free at 1-800-233-9054 for information on purchasing a
replacement Gasket, (P/N 21321).
5. Wipe the Housing clean with a damp soft cloth or sponge. Do
not pour any liquid into the Pressure Cooker’s Housing.
6. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or
powders on any of the parts or components.
7. Always check that the Steam Release Valve
and Pressure Safety Valves are in good
working order. After unit is cooled, remove
the Lid. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob
to CLEAN (see Figure 11) and carefully
remove. Turn the Lid over and place on
table top as shown to the side. Using the
brush supplied, check and remove any
food or foreign particles that may be
lodged in the Steam Release Valve.
(See Figure 12.) Replace the Pressure
Regulator Knob before using again.
8. In order to maintain the good
performance of your Pressure Cooker,
the bottom of the Removable Cooking
Pot, in the area of the Sensor Pad,
must be cleaned after each use. The
Sensor must be free of dirt, food, or
residue. To do so, wipe with a soft,
damp cloth and be sure to dry
thoroughly. (See Figure 13.)
9. Any service requiring disassembly, other
than the above cleaning, must be
performed by a qualified appliance
repair technician.
10. Store the Pressure Cooker with the Lid
resting upside-down on the Removable
Cooking Pot.
Sensor
Pad
Cleaning
Brush
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Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
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Chicken Stock
2 pounds chicken pieces like wings, necks, backs:
skin and all visible fat removed
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 sprigs parsley
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 cups water
salt
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add all the
ingredients, except salt, to the Removable Cooking Pot.
2. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
3. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
4. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
5. Press COOK TIME Button until 30 minutes appears on
the Display.
6. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it
beeps. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This
will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock to
UNLOCK position and remove the Lid.
8. Remove and discard the solids. Pour the stock through a fine
sieve. Season with salt to taste.
Makes approximately 6 cups
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SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES
The following cooking times are provided as a guide to be used when
cooking in the cook’s essentials® CEPC660 Electric Pressure Cooker.
Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual
piece sizes of the food being cooked; maximum and minimum
cooking times are given in some instances. When uncertain how long
to cook something, always start with the shortest cooking time since
you can always continue cooking for additional time until the desired
texture is reached.
All cooking times listed begin once full pressure is reached.
Foods that should not be cooked under pressure are: Applesauce,
cranberries, rhubarb, macaroni, spaghetti or other pasta, dried soup
mixes, oatmeal or other cereals, grains, pearl barley, split peas or any
dried beans, peas or rice NOT LISTED on the Cooking Charts. These
foods tend to expand, foam, or froth and may block the Steam
Release Valve or the Pressure Safety Valve.
NOTE: The USDA recommends that ground turkey and chicken be
cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF and ground
beef, veal, lamb and pork be cooked to an internal
temperature 160ºF. Meats such as beef and lamb, etc.
should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least
145ºF. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of
at least 160ºF and poultry products should be cooked to an
internal temperature of 170ºF- 180ºF to be sure any harmful
bacteria has been killed. When re-heating meat/poultry
products, they should also be cooked to an internal
temperature of 165ºF.
Shellfish and Fish
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES
HIGH PRESSURE
QUICK STEAM RELEASE BUTTON
SEAFOOD Cooking Time Cooking
Liquid
Clams, baby 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Mussels 3 to 5 min. 1 cup
Fish, whole, 1 to 2 lbs., gutted 8 to 10 min. 1 cup
Fish, steaks, 1-1/2 to 2 in. thick 5 to 8 min. 1 cup
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Vegetable Stock
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 leek, trimmed, washed well and chopped
2 unpeeled cloves garlic, crushed
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
2 canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 cups water
salt
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add all the
ingredients, except salt, to the Removable Cooking Pot.
2. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
LOCK position.
3. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
4. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
5. Press COOK TIME Button until 30 minutes appears on
the Display.
6. Press the START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it
beeps. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This
will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock to
UNLOCK position and remove the Lid.
8. Remove and discard the solids. Pour the stock through a fine
sieve. Season with salt to taste.
Makes approximately 6 cups
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Meat & Poultry
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES
HIGH PRESSURE
NATURAL RELEASE FEATURE
MEAT & POULTRY Cooking Time Cooking
Liquid
Beef/Veal, roast or brisket,
3 lbs., 2 to 3 in. thick 40 to 45 min. 1-1/2 cups
Beef, roast, 4 to 5 lbs., 5 to 6 in. thick 70 to 80 min. 1-1/2 cups
Beef, stew meat, 1 in. cubes 15 to 20 min. 1-1/2 cups
Beef, corned, 4 lbs. 60 to 70 min. 2 cups
Meatballs, up to 2 lbs., browned 8 to 10 min. 1 cup
Pork, roast, 4 lbs. 50 to 60 min. 1-1/2 cups
Pork, ribs, 4 lbs. 25 to 30 min. 1-1/2 cups
Chicken, whole, 3 to 4 lbs. 30 to 35 min. 1 cup
Chicken, pieces, 2 to 3 lbs. 12 to 15 min. 1 cup
Cornish Hens, Three 10 to 12 min. 1 cup
Ham, pre-cooked, 7 lbs. 35 to 40 min. 1-1/2 cups
BASIC RECIPE FOR MEAT AND POULTRY
1. Brown meat, if desired.
2. Pour 1 cup water or broth into Pressure Cooker for meats that
cook for less than 45 minutes. Increase to 1-1/2 cups liquid for
meats that cook more than 45 minutes.
3. Add meat and remaining ingredients.
4. Set PRESSURE MODE to HIGH and set COOK TIME as
suggested above. Press START/STOP Button to begin operation.
5. When the Pressure Cooker beeps, quickly release remaining
pressure by pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in
short bursts.
NOTE: WHEN COOKING BEEF, please use the Natural Steam
Release for optimum tenderness.
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9. Press START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator
Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will
blink slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins.
The Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until
it beeps.
10. Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short
bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.
11. If the beans are not tender, replace Lid and LOCK.
Repeat Steps 7 through 10, (setting COOK TIME between
3 - 5 minutes) and cook under pressure an additional
3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
12. Season with salt to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve with cooked white rice and optional garnishes, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
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VEGETABLES
•Peel vegetables when appropriate, or scrub them well. Keep in
mind that hard vegetables such as potatoes and beets hold their
shape better when the peel is left intact.
•Vegetables may be cooked whole or chopped into pieces. The
larger the piece, the longer it will take to cook.
•Vegetables with the same cooking time may be cooked together.
•Since quick-cooking vegetables like asparagus and broccoli may easily
be overcooked, it is best to steam rather than pressure-cook them.
BASIC RECIPE FOR VEGETABLES
1. Trim and cut vegetables according to sizes suggested below.
2. Pour 1 cup water into Pressure Cooker.
3. Arrange vegetables in steaming basket and lower into Pressure
Cooker. (Alternatively cook vegetables directly in water or broth.)
4. Set PRESSURE MODE to HIGH and set COOK TIME as
suggested below. Press START/STOP Button to begin operation.
5. When Pressure Cooker beeps, always quickly release pressure by
pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts.
6. If vegetables require more cooking, steam until done.
Vegetables
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES
HIGH PRESSURE
QUICK STEAM RELEASE BUTTON
FRESH VEGETABLES Cooking Time Water
Asparagus, thick whole 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Asparagus, thin whole 2 to 2-1/2 min. 1 cup
Beans, green or wax, whole or piece 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Beans, lima, shelled 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Beets, small, whole 14 to 17 min. 1-1/2 cups
Beets, large, halved 26 to 30 min. 2 cups
Beets, 1/4-inch slices 7 to 8 min. 1 cup
Broccoli, florets 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Broccoli, spears 4 to 5 min. 1 cup
Brussels Sprouts, whole 6 to 7 min. 1 cup
Cabbage, red or green,
1/4-inch shreds 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Cabbage, red or green, quartered 5 to 6 min. 1 cup
Carrots, whole 8 to 10 min. 1 cup
Carrots, 1-inch chunks 4 to 6 min. 1 cup
Carrots, 1/4-inch slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
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1 cup (approximately 8 ounces) dried black beans,
soaked one hour in boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, cored seeded and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Optional garnishes:
Chopped black olives
Sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
1. Drain beans and set aside.
2. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
3. Press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. Press the
START/STOP Button.
4. Preheat 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, carrots, chili
powder, cumin, and oregano. Sauté until the onion is soft.
5. Add the soaked, drained beans, tomatoes, and water. Stir to
combine. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to
the LOCK position.
6. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
7. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH PRESSURE.
8. Press COOK TIME Button until 30 minutes appears on
the Display.
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Cauliflower, florets 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Collard greens, coarsely chopped 7 to 9 min. 1 cup
Corn, on-the-cob 5 to 7 min. 1 cup
Corn, kernels 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Eggplant,
sliced 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Eggplant, 1/2-inch chunks 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Escarole, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Kale, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Okra, small pods 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Onions, whole 1-1/2-inch diameter 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Parsnips,1-inch chunks 5 to 7 min. 1 cup
Parsnips, 1/4-inch slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Peas, shelled 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Potatoes, New Red, small whole 12 to 14 min. 1 cup
Potatoes, Red, 1-1/2-inch chunks 13 to 15 min. 1 cup
Potatoes, New White, small whole 12 to 15 min. 1 cup
Potatoes, White, 1-1/2-inch chunks 8 to 10 min. 1 cup
Pumpkin, 2-inch chunks 12 to 15 min. 1 cup
Rutabaga, 1-inch chunks 6 to 8 min. 1 cup
Spinach, fresh, coarsely chopped 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Spinach, fresh, whole leaves 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Squash, acorn, halved 9 to 10 min. 1 cup
Squash, butternut, 1-inch chunks 6 to 7 min. 1 cup
Squash, pattypan, 2 lbs. halved 10 to 11 min. 1-1/2 cups
Squash, spaghetti, 2 lbs. halved 9 to 10 min. 1-1/2 cups
Squash, summer, zucchini
or yellow, 1/2-inch slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Sweet Potato, 1-1/2-inch chunks 8 to 10 min. 1 cup
Swiss Chard, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 min. 1 cup
Tomatoes, quartered 2 to 3 min. 1 cup
Turnips, small quartered 5 to 7 min. 1 cup
Turnips, 1-1/2-inch chunks 5 to 7 min. 1 cup
FRESH VEGETABLES APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES
FRESH VEGETABLES Cooking Time Water
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