Cuisinart CPC-610XA User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction booklet carefully before using.
Instruction & Recipe Booklet
Pressure Cooker Plus - CPC-610XA

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
When using any electrical appliance,
especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be taken
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and/or injury, including the following:
• Never leave unattended while
cooking to avoid possibility of fire.
• This appliance is intended for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast settings
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack experience and
knowledge unless, they have been
given instruction and or guidance
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces of the
Pressure Cooker Plus. Use handles
only.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID
WHILE THE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Do not open this appliance until the
unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If lid is
difficult to rotate, this indicates that
the cooker is still pressurised. Do not
force it to open. Any pressure in the
cooker can be hazardous. See
Operating Instructions, page 6.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas,
electric burner, in a heated oven or
any stovetop.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving the Pressure Cooker Plus
containing hot liquids or foods.
• Do not use this appliance for other
than intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly
closed before operating. See
Operating Instructions, page 6.
• Do not fill unit over 60% full. When
cooking foods that expand during
cooking, such as dried vegetables,
legumes, beans, and grains, do not fill
the unit over ½ full. Overfilling may
cause a risk of clogging the pressure
limit valve and developing excess
pressure.
• To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plugs, or outer
vessel in water or other liquids.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or removing parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
• Keep hands hair and clothing away
during operation to reduce the risk of
injury.
• The use of attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may be
hazardous.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use under hanging cabinets;
steam from pressure release may
cause damage.
• Always attach plug to appliance first,
before plugging into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to off, then
remove plug from outlet.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal and other cereals, split peas,
noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or
spaghetti can foam, froth and sputter,
and clog the pressure release devices.

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These foods should not be cooked in
this appliance unless following a
Cuisinart®Pressure Cooker Plus
recipe.
• Always check the pressure release
devices for clogging before use.
• Do not use this appliance for pressure
frying oil.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
• Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an
appliance garage, always unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.
Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the
door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, and the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using your Pressure Cooker Plus
for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping clean with a damp
cloth. Thoroughly clean the cooking pot in
the dishwasher or with warm soapy water.
Rinse, towel or air-dry, and place in the
pressure cooker.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................................2
Special Cord Set Instructions .....................3
Parts and Features.......................................4
Pressure Cooker Settings ...........................5
Unpacking Instructions................................6
Instructions for Use......................................6
Operating Instructions ................................7
Safety Features ............................................8
Cleaning and maintenance.........................9
Troubleshooting ........................................10

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PARTS AND FEATURES
A. Pressure Limit Valve
B. Lid Handle
C. Red Float Valve (Pressure Indicator)
D. Lid
E. Push Rod
F. Sealing Ring
G. Sealing Ring Supporting Cover
H. Rubber Grommet
I. Cooking Pot
J. Condensation Collector
K. Upper Ring
L. Handle
M. Control Panel
N. Outer Body
O. Heating Plate
P. Power Cord
Q. Steam Basket
R. Trivet - Used for some recipes such
as desserts. See Recipe Booklet.
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CONTROL PANEL
1. Low Pressure
2. High Pressure
3. Browning – This preset temperature
allows cooking over high heat, without
the lid, before pressure cooking.
Browning foods in a small amount of
fat in this way seals the outer surfaces
of meats and vegetables, producing a
visually appealing, flavourful exterior
with a moist, tender interior. Browning
reduces the time it takes full pressure
to build and pressure cooking to
begin.
4. Sauté – The preset temperature,
done prior to pressure cooking with
lid removed, allows you to quickly
soften vegetables in a small amount
of fat or liquid without browning, and
to cook items such as rice (Arborio,
brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for pilafs
and risottos. Sautéing reduces the
time it takes full pressure to build and
pressure cooking to begin.
5. High Slow cook – This is the setting
to use when you don’t have time for a
long, slow cook. It’s also the setting to
select when “baking” in your pressure
cooker.
6. Low Slow cook – Low is the standard
slow cooker temperature, and is ideal
for foods that you start in the morning
before work, and enjoy at the end of
your day.
7. Steam –A healthy option that retains
all vitamins and nutrients and most
importantly flavour.
8.
Keep Warm – Holds and keeps
cooked food warm for up to 12 hours.

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UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove any packaging materials and
promotional labels from your Pressure
Cooker Plus.
Be sure all parts have been included
before discarding any packaging
materials. You may want to keep the box
and packing materials for use at a
later date.
1. Place the pressure cooker on a
clean, flat surface.
2. Place the condensation collector
in rear of the unit until it clicks into
place (as shown below in figure 1; and
letter J on diagram, page 4).
3. Place the pressure limit valve on
the lid, as shown in figure 2.
Note: The pressure limit valve does
not click or lock into place. Even
though it will have a loose fit, it is
safely secured.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
1. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn
clockwise until arrow is directly
above the unlock icon. Lift to
remove.
2. Remove cooking pot from pressure
cooker and add food and liquids as
the recipe directs. NOTE: The total
volume of food and liquid must not
exceed
2⁄3
(16 cups) of the capacity of
the cooking pot (figure 3). For foods
such as dried vegetables and beans,
or rice and grains, the total volume
must not exceed ½ (12 cups) capacity
(figure 4). NOTE: Overfilling may
clog the pressure limit valve, which
can cause excess pressure to
develop. Always use at least ½ cup
liquid when pressure cooking.
3. If sealing ring assembly has been
removed from lid, check to ensure
flexible ring is securely in place on the
metal plate. Then, holding the knob
on the metal plate, place the
assembly over the center post of
inner lid and press down firmly to
secure (figure 5). BE SURE KNOB
FACES OUT.
4.
To lock the lid in place, remove any
food residue from upper rim of
cooking pot to ensure a proper seal.
Place lid firmly onto pressure cooker
and align arrow with unlock icon,
then turn counter- clockwise to align
arrow with lock icon (figure 6.).
Plug the unit into the outlet.
NOTE: When placing lid on pressure
cooker, the float valve should be
facing left.
5. Position the pressure limit valve
(located on lid) as directed in figure 2,
ensuring it is set to the •position.
The float in handle must be fully
down to properly seal the pot before
cooking.
6. Plug the power cord into the pressure
cooker and then into the wall outlet.
The LED display will show .
3. 4.
5. 6.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
With the unit on and the LED displayed,
press the MENU button to select the
desired cooking function. The function
light will flash.
After Selecting Browning, Sauté,
or Simmer
Press START, and unit will begin to heat
up. When browning, sautéing or
simmering is complete, press START/
CANCEL to cancel and cover the cooker
as directed. Wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow
inner pot to cool slightly. Press MENU
again and select Low or High Pressure
function.
After Selecting Low or High Pressure
Press TIME to select number of minutes
needed for pressure cooking. Time
increases in 1-minute increments up to
40 minutes. Time increases in 5-minute
increments of 40 to 99 minutes.
Once cooking time is programmed, press
START/CANCEL to start the cooking
process. As the unit heats up and
pressure builds, the red float will rise. The
amount of liquid and other ingredients in
the pressure cooker determines the
length of time needed for full pressure
to build – generally 5 to 40 minutes,
depending on the recipe. (A red blinking
dot on lower right-hand corner of LED
indicates the unit is on and heating up.)
Note: When full pressure is reached,
red light in the lower right-hand corner
of the LED will stop flashing and
remain lit. Pressure cooking will begin
and the timer will start to
count down.
The raised red float indicates you are
cooking under pressure. The lid is double-
locked and cannot be opened. YOU
SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN
THE LID WHILE PRESSURE COOKING.
Automatic Keep Warm Feature
When LED display reaches, the
pressure cooker automatically shifts to
Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm
light will turn on and unit will beep to
indicate cooking is complete.
NOTE: The Keep Warm setting should
not be used for more than 12 hours. The
quality or texture of the food will begin to
change after 1 hour on Keep Warm. In the
Keep Warm setting, a little condensation
in the upper ring is normal.
To Reset or Cancel
Users can reset the function or cancel the
timing setup anytime by pressing the
START/CANCEL button.
To Remove Lid
When pressure cooking cycle is finished,
the unit will automatically switch to the
Keep Warm position. At this point you
may choose to release pressure in one
of three ways – Natural Pressure Release,
Quick Pressure Release, or a combination
of both. The choice will be dictated by
the particular food being cooked and
indications in the recipe. If adapting your
own recipe for pressure cooking, find a
similar recipe in our recipe booklet and
use that as a guide.
1. Natural Pressure Release – Following
pressure cooking, allow the unit to
remain on Keep Warm. The pressure
will begin to drop – time for pressure
to drop will depend on the amount of
liquid in the pressure cooker and the
length of time that pressure was
maintained. Natural Pressure Release
will take from 12 to 30 minutes.
During this time cooking continues,
so it is recommended for certain cuts
of meats and some desserts. When
pressure is fully released, the float
(pressure indicator) will drop and the
lid will unlock to open.
2. Quick Pressure Release – Following
pressure cooking you will hear a
series of beeps indicating the process
is finished. Turn off and pull the
handle of the pressure limit valve
forward (see figure 6). Do not touch
with your hand. Use tongs or
another tool.
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3. Steam will immediately begin to
release through the valve. Keep face
and hands away from steam as it is
released, and do not release pressure
under hanging cabinets, which can be
damaged by steam. When pressure is
fully released, the pressure indicator
will drop and the lid will unlock to
open. Using Quick Pressure Release
stops the pressure cooking immedi-
ately. If further cooking is necessary,
the unit may be returned to Pressure,
or the food may be further cooked on
the Simmer Setting.
4.
Combination Natural Pressure Release
and Quick Pressure Release – For
some recipes, we have chosen to use
a combination of Natural Pressure
Release and Quick Pressure Release.
Allow Natural Pressure Release for the
time indicated in the recipe (food will
continue to cook slightly) followed by
Quick Pressure Release.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE
TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO PULL
HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT VALVE
FORWARD.
When the red float is completely down,
turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove.
SLOW COOKING
After Selecting Low slow or High slow
cook, press TIME to select number of half
hour needed for slow cooking. Time
increases in 30-minute increments up to
9.5hours.
Cover the cooker as directed. Turn the
pressure limit value to ‘Pressure Release’
position (see figure 6) Press menu button
and select Low or High slow cook
function.
STEAMING
Press ‘Time’ to select number of minutes
needed for steaming. Time increases in 1
minute increments. Place trivet inside
cooking pot. Add 2 cups of water. Top of
trivet should be above water.
Place steaming tray on top of the trivet.
Place food inside steaming tray, ensuring
food is evenly spaced to allow steam to
circulate.
Close and secure lid and leave the
pressure valve in the open position.
Press start.
SAFETY FEATURES
There are seven safety devices installed in
the pressure cooker to assure its
reliability.
1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device
The appliance will not start
pressurizing until the lid is closed
and locked properly.
The lid cannot be opened if the
appliance is filled with pressure.
2. Pressure Control Device
The correct pressure level is
automatically maintained during
the cooking cycle.
3. Pressure Limit Valve
The pressure limit valve will release air
automatically when the pressure
inside exceeds the preset
temperature.
Note: Overfilling the pressure cooker
(see Instructions for Use) may clog
the pressure limit valve, which can
cause excess pressure to develop.
4. Anti-Block Cover
Prevents any food material from
blocking the pressure limit valve.
5. Pressure Relief Device
When the pressure cooker reaches
the maximum allowable pressure and
temperature, the cooking pot will
move down until lid separates from
the sealing ring, releasing air
pressure.
6. Thermostat
The power will automatically shut off
when the cooking pot temperature
reaches the preset value, or the
pressure cooker is heating without
any food inside.
7. Thermal Fuse
The circuit will be opened when the
pressure cooker reaches the
maximum temperature.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug the power cord and allow it to
cool before cleaning.
2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth
such as a paper towel or microfiber
cloth. Do not immerse the outer body
in water or pour water into it.
3. Remove the sealing ring assembly
from the inside of the lid by grasping
the knob and pulling. Set aside.
4. Remove the pressure limit valve (figure
7) from the lid by gripping and pulling
firmly upwards. Rinse with warm water,
and dry.
5. Rinse the upper and underside of the
lid with warm water, including the air
escape on the underside and the float
valve on top. Dry completely, and
replace pressure limit valve.
6. To clean sealing ring assembly,
carefully remove flexible sealing ring
and clean with a dampened cloth or
micro fiber cloth. Do not use chemical
cleaners. Wash metal plate with warm
water, dry thoroughly and replace
sealing ring.
7. To clean the rubber grommet in center
of sealing ring assembly, carefully
remove it, clean it, and replace it.
8.
Replace sealing ring assembly in lid. BE
SURE KNOB FACES OUT (figure 8).
9. Cooking pot is dishwasher safe. To
hand-clean the pot, use a soft cloth or
sponge and wipe. Be careful not to
damage the inside coating. Never use
harsh chemicals or scouring pads.
10. To clean the condensation
collector, remove and clean it with
warm soapy water, then reinstall it
(figure 9).
11. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorised service
representative.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Reasons Solutions
Lid does not lock.
The sealing ring assembly is not
properly installed in lid. Re-install the sealing
ring assembly
as instructed in
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE, page 6.
The float is seized by the push rod. Push the rod with
hands.
Cannot open the lid after air
exhaust.
The float is still up. Press the float down.
Air escapes from the rim of the lid.
No sealing ring was installed. Install the sealing ring.
Food residue on sealing ring. Clean sealing ring.
Sealing ring worn out. Replace the sealing
ring.
Lid not locked properly. Be sure lid is firmly on
unit and arrow is
directly above the lock
icon.
Air escapes from the float valve.
Food stuck on the sealing ring of
the float valve.
Clean the sealing ring.
The sealing ring on the float
wore out.
Replace the sealing
ring.
The float will not rise.
The pressure limit valve is not
placed properly.
See Unpacking
Instructions, page 6.
Not enough food and water. Check recipe for
proper quantity.
Air escaping from the rim of the lid
and the pressure limit valve.
Call our Consumer
Service Center toll free
1800 566 567 (AU) and
0800 456 546 (NZ).
Unit shuts off when START is
pressed to begin Pressure Cooking.
Browning function was just used
and temperature in unit is higher
than Pressure Cooking temperature,
so safety shutoff occurs.
After browning, let
unit cool down for 2 or
3 minutes before you
start Pressure Cooking.

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