Cuisinart CPC-600 - Electric Pressure Cooker Quick guide

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Cuisinart
™
Electric
Pressure Cooker
CPC-600C Series
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET & RECIPE
IB-7077-CAN

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure
cooker. Use handles only.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the
pressure cooker is used near children. It
is not intended for use by children.
4. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID WHILE
THE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Do not open the pressure cooker 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 pressurized. Do not force it
to open. Any pressure in the cooker can
be hazardous. See Operating
Instructions, page 5.
5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a
heated oven or on any stovetop.
6. Extreme caution must be used when
moving a pressure cooker containing hot
liquids or foods.
7. Do not use the pressure cooker for other
than intended use.
8. This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly
closed before operating (see Operating
Instructions, page 5).
9. Do not fill unit over
3⁄5
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.
10. To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plugs, or outer vessel
in water or other liquids.
11. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or removing parts.
12. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
14. Use of accessories not specifically
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
damage to unit.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Do not use under hanging cabinets;
steam from pressure release may cause
damage.
17. Always attach plug to appliance first,
before plugging into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to “off”, then
remove plug from outlet.
18. 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.
These foods
should not be cooked in a pressure
cooker unless following a Cuisinart™
Pressure Cooker recipe.
19. Always check the pressure release
devices for clogging before use.
20. Do not use this pressure cooker for
pressure frying oil.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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.
Longer extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
If a long 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .......................... 2
Special Cord Set Instructions .............. 2
Introduction .......................................... 3
Parts and Features ............................... 3
Pressure Cooker Settings .................... 4
Instructions for Use .............................. 4
Operating Instructions .......................... 5
Safety Valves ........................................ 6
Cleaning ............................................... 6
Troubleshooting .................................... 7
Warranty ............................................... 8
INTRODUCTION
You’re about to experience a better, faster,
and healthier way of cooking. Your
Cuisinart™ Pressure Cooker seals in steam
to cook hotter and faster, and it seals in
nutrients, as well. Cook in less water and
experience textures and tastes that are
simply sensational. Features easy touch-
button settings, a countdown timer, and a
cooking pot big enough for a pot roast with
all the fixings. Enjoy!
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Pressure Limit Valve
2. Float Valve
3. Push Rod
4. Sealing Ring
5. Cooking Pot
6. Condensation Collector
7. Handle
8. Outer Body
9. Heating Plate
10. Base
11. Power Cord
12. Lid handle
13. Lid
14. Sealing Ring Supporting Cover
15. Upper Ring
16. Control Panel
17. Float
18. Trivet
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PRESSURE COOKER
SETTINGS
1. Low Pressure
2. High Pressure
3. Browning –
This preset
temperature, done
prior to pressure
cooking with lid
removed, allows quick
cooking over high heat
a small amount of fat
to seal the outer
surfaces of meats and
vegetables. This
produces a visually
appealing, flavourful
exterior with a moist,
tender flavourful interior.
4. Sauté – This 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.
5. Simmer – This preset temperature allows
you to cook liquids at a lower tempera-
ture. It is primarily used to finish cooking
some items, i.e. to add ingredients to a
risotto, sauce, or stew or to continue
cooking process to achieve preferred
texture.
6. Keep Warm – Holds and keeps cooked
food warm for up to 12 hours (see next
page).
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
1. To remove lid, turn clockwise and lift.
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 60% of
the capacity of the cooking pot (figure 1).
For foods such as dried vegetables and
beans, or rice and grains, the total
volume must not exceed 50% capacity
(figure 2). Always use at least ½ cup
(125 ml) liquid when pressure cooking.
3. Wash the cooking pot in the dishwasher
or with warm soapy water. Rinse with
clean water, towel or air dry, and place
into the pressure cooker.
4. To lock the lid in place: Remove any food
residue from upper rim of cooking pot to
ensure a proper seal. Make sure sealing
ring is securely in place on sealing ring
supporting cover (figure 3). Hold knob on
supporting cover and press firmly over
the centre post of inner lid to secure.
Place lid on pressure cooker and turn it
into position (figure 4).
5. Position the pressure limit valve as
directed in figure 5 and 5a, 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 into the wall outlet. The LED
display will show .
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.
Select Low or High Pressure setting.
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 from 40 to 99 minutes.
Press START/CANCEL to start cooking. The
pressure cooker will begin to heat. The float
valve will rise as pressure builds. When the
selected pressure level is reached, the light
in lower right-hand corner of LED will stop
flashing and remain lit. At this point
pressure cooking begins and the timer will
start to count down. The timer will not
begin to count down until full pressure is
reached, which may be several minutes
after the float valve has fully risen.
Note: When cooking under pressure, the
float will rise. The lid is double locked and
cannot be opened. 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 1 of 3 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 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
figures 6 and 6a). Do not touch with
your hand. Use tongs or another tool.
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 immediately. If
further cooking is necessary, the unit
may be returned to Pressure, or the
food may be further cooked on the
Simmer Setting.
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3. Combination Natural Pressure Release
and Quick Pressure Release – For some
recipes, we have chosen to use a
combination of Natural Pressure Release
and Quick Pressure Release. Allow
Natural Pressure Release for the time
indicated in the recipe (food will continue
to cook slightly) followed by Quick
Pressure Release.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE
TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO PULL
HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT VALVE
FORWARD.
When float in handle is completely down, turn
the lid clockwise and lift to remove.
SAFETY VALVES
There are seven safety devices installed in
the pressure cooker to assure its reliability.
1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device The
appliance will not start pressurizing until
the lid is closed and locked properly.
The lid cannot be opened if the appliance
is filled with pressure.
2. Pressure Control Device
The correct pressure level is
automatically maintained during the
cooking cycle.
3. Pressure Limit Valve
The pressure limit valve will release air
automatically when the pressure inside
exceeds the preset temperature.
4. Anti-Block Cover
Prevents any food material from blocking
the pressure limit valve.
5. Pressure Relief Device
When the pressure cooker reaches the
maximum allowable pressure and
temperature, the cooking pot will move
down until lid separates from the sealing
ring, releasing air pressure.
6. Thermostat
The power will automatically shut off
when the cooking pot temperature
reaches the preset value, or the pressure
cooker is heating without any food
inside.
7. Thermal Fuse
The circuit will be opened when the
pressure cooker reaches the maximum
temperature.
CLEANING
1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth
such as a paper towel or microfiber
cloth. Do not immerse the outer body in
water or pour water into it.
3. Rinse the underside of the lid including
the sealing ring, pressure limit valve, anti-
block cover, air escape and float valve.
Dry completely.
4. Clean area under upper ring with
dampened cloth or micro fiber cloth. Do
not use chemical cleaners.
5. Cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To hand-
clean the cooking pot, use a soft cloth or
sponge and wipe. Be careful not to
damage the inside coating. Never use
harsh chemicals or scouring pads.
6. To clean sealing ring, hold the handle on
the sealing ring supporting cover and pull
the sealing ring up. After cleaning, put
the sealing ring supporting cover back.
Note the side with the handle should face
outward. Do not put it upside down
(figures 7 and 8).
7. To clean anti-block cover, carefully
remove and clean, then replace (figures 9
and 10).
8. To clean the float valve,
move the float gently,
and rinse the food off the
float valve and the
sealing ring of the float
valve (figure 11).
9. To clean the pressure limit valve,
remove and rinse it with water, then
replace it
(figure 12).
10. Remove the condensation collector
and clean it with water, then reinstall it.
Clean the upper ring with a damp
cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No. Symptom Possible Reasons Solutions
1 Lid does not lock
The ring is not properly
installed
The float is seized by the
push rod
Reinstall the ring
Push the push rod with hands
2Cannot open the lid
after air exhaust
The float is still up Press the float down
3Air escapes from the
rim of the lid
No sealing ring was installed
Food residue on sealing ring
Sealing ring worn out
Lid not locked properly
Install the sealing ring
Clean sealing ring
Replace the sealing ring
Rotate lid fully
4Air escapes from the
float valve
Food stuck on the sealing
ring of the float valve
The sealing ring on the float
wore out
Clean the sealing ring
Replace the sealing ring
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The float will not
lift up
The pressure limit valve is
not placed properly
Not enough food and water
Air escaping from the rim
of the lid and the pressure
limit valve
Place the device to pressure
Check recipe for proper quantity
Call our Consumer Service Centre
toll free at
1-800-472-7606
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on
the Cuisinart
TM
Pressure Cooker. This warranty is
available to consumers only. You are a consumer
if you own a Cuisinart
TM
Pressure Cooker that was
purchased at retail for personal, family or household
use. This warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart
TM
Pressure Cooker will
be free of defects in material or workmanship under
normal home use for three years from the date of
original purchase.
For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest that
you register your product on-line at www.cuisinart.
ca to facilitate verification of the date of original
purchase. However, should you not wish to register
on-line we recommend the consumer to maintain
original receipt indicating proof of purchase. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase date,
the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will
be the date of manufacture.
When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in
warranty service please make reference to your
model number and the manufacturing date code.
This information can be found in the rating area on
the body or underneath the base of your unit. The
model number will follow the word Model: CPC600C.
The manufacturing date code is a 4 or 5 digit number
sometimes followed by a letter. Example, 70630K
would designate year, month & day
(2007, June 30th).
If your Pressure Cooker should prove to be defec-
tive within the warranty period, we will repair it or, if
we think it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty
service, please call our Consumer Service Centre
toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0L2
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please also enclose $10.00 for shipping and han-
dling of the product. Please also be sure to include
a return address, description of the product defect,
product serial number, and any other information per-
tinent to the product’s return. Please pay by cheque
or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling
of any Cuisinart
®
product that is being returned, we
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service.
Your Cuisinart
TM
Pressure Cooker has been manufac-
tured to strict specifications and has been designed
for use with the Cuisinart
TM
Pressure Cooker autho-
rized accessories and replacement parts for your
model.
These warranties expressly exclude any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts
or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties exclude all
incidental or consequential damages.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART
PRODUCT
Important: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Centre, please remind the ser-
vicer to call our Consumer Service Centre to ensure
that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product
serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that
the product is still under warranty.
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