Deni 9760 Owner's manual

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER USE AND CARE
IMPORTANT!
Please keep these instructions and
your original box packaging.
Electric Pressure Cooker
Model #9760
www.deni.com
6.5 Quart Capacity ®

Electric Pressure Cooker
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nAlways use in a well ventilated area.
nTo protect against electrical shock do not immerse plug, cord
or housing in water or any other liquid.
nKeep hands and face away from pressure regulator knob when
releasing pressure.
nAfter cooking, use extreme caution when removing the lid.
Serious burns can result from steam inside the unit.
nWhile the unit is in operation, never remove the lid.
nDo not use without the removable cooking pot in place.
nDo not cover the pressure valves with anything. An explosion
may occur.
nDo not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is
plugged in.
nDo not fill the pressure cooker more than 1 /2full with food or
2/3full with liquid. When cooking foods that expand during
cooking do not fill the unit over 1 /2full.
nWhen cooking foods under pressure, at least 1 cup (8 oz)of liq-
uid should be used.
nFoods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles and pasta, or rhubarb
should not be cooked under pressure in the pressure cooker.
These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter,and may block
the floating valve.
nTo reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the
removable cooking pot.
nDo not use an extension cord with this pressure cooker.
However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to or
exceeding the rating of this appliance.
nThe pressure cooker is for household use only.
nThe pressure cooker should not be used for other than the
intended use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
nRead all of the instructions before use.
nClose adult supervision must be provided when this appliance
is used by or near children.
nKeep pressurecooker out of the reach of children.
nDo not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
nUsing attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
nDo not operate with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped or damaged, left
outdoors or dropped into water, do not use it and return it to
the manufacturer for proper service, repair,or replacement.
nDo not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
nMake sure appliance is off before unplugging from wall outlet.
nAlways unplug before cleaning and removing parts.
nFor indoor use only.
nDo not place near hot gas or electric burner.
nDo not cover the appliance or have it near flammable material
including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like when in
operation.
nAlways use in a well ventilated area.
nToprotect against electrical shock do not immerse plug, cord
or housing in water or any other liquid.
nKeep hands and face away from pressure regulator knob when
releasing pressure.

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nExtreme caution should be used when moving any appliance
containing hot food or liquid.
nServicing or repair should only be completed by a qualified
technician.
nThe pressure cooker has a polarized AC (Alternating Current)
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way, as a safety feature. Reverse the
plug if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet. Contact a
qualified electrician if it still does not fit. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
nWARNING: Never deep fryor pressurefry in the pressure
cooker. It is dangerous and may cause a fire and serious
damage.
CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish,
cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature
for more than 2 hours. (No longer than 1 hour when the room
temperature is above 90°F) When cooking these food, do not
set the delay time function for morethan 1-2 hours.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cover
Floating Locking Pin
Pressure/Steam
Regulator Knob
Handle
Safety Valve
Sliding Lock
Rubber Gasket
Removable Non-Stick
Cooking Pot
Stainless Steel
Housing
Stationary Pot
Control Panel
FEATURES

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Electric Pressure Cooker
Before First Use
1. Remove all packing materials and literature.
2. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp
cloth. NEVER immerse the housing in water or any other liquid.
NEVER clean any parts in a dishwasher.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket is seated properly inside the lid.
To ensure the correct fitting, fill the removable cooking pot with
two-thirds water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for about 45-50
minutes.
4. Release the pressure by turning the pressure regulator knob to
STEAM. The floating valve will drop.
5. Let the appliance cool to room temperature and then empty
and clean.
How To Operate Using Pressure Setting
Before using the pressure cooker each time, check to be sure that
the rubber gasket and the pressure regulator valve are clean and
positioned properly. (See page 6.)
1. Plug the cord into a wall outlet. The display will show --:--.
2. Position the removable cooking pot in the appliance.
3. Place food in the cooking pot according to the recipe or chart.
NOTE: When cooking most foods under pressure, 11 /2cups
(12 oz) of liquid should be added.
4. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever
to the left to lock the lid in place.
5. Turn the pressure regulator knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the “Setting Pressure” button. 15 psi will illuminate on
the display.
Pressure/Steam In down position when cooking under pressure,
Regulator Knob: up position when steaming.
Sliding Lock: Allows you to lock the lid to the pressure cooker.
Removable 6.5 qt. capacity non-stick removable pot
Cooking Pot: provides even heat distribution.
Rubber Gasket: Creates an air tight seal that is needed for the
pressure cooker to operate.
Safety Valve: Allows excess pressure to escape if too much
pressureis building up.
Control Panel Functions:
Warm function reheats or keeps cooked food
warm for a long period of time.
Brown function allows you to brown your food
before cooking it under pressure.
Steam function quickly brings cooking liquid
to a boil for steaming food or cooking rice.
Slow Cook function cooks your food slowly
to retain flavor and tenderness (9 1 /2hour timer).
NOTE: 180°F is the lowest setting on a traditional
slow cooker.Most recipes using a slow cooker
require 8-9 hours.
Delay Time feature allows you to begin cooking
food up to 8 hours later. CAUTION: Perishable
foods such as meat and poultry products, fish,
cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room
temperature for more than 2 hours. (No longer
than 1 hour when the room temperatureis above
90°F.) When cooking these foods, do not set the
delay time function for more than 1-2 hours.

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Warm Setting
This program reheats or keeps cooked food warm for a long period
of time.
1. Place cooked food in removable cooking pot.
2. Place lid on pressure cooker.
3. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
4. Press the “Warm” button. The display will read 158°F.
5. Press the “+” and “-” buttons to set the desired warming
temperature.
6. Press “Warm” to set cooking time.
7. Press the “+” and “-” buttons to set the desired cooking time.
8. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin warming.
Brown Setting
This program allows you to brown your food before cooking it under
pressure. Brown your meat or poultry for the best flavor and texture,
unless otherwise indicated in the recipe. Food should be patted dry
with a paper towel before browning. For best results, make sure the
oil is hot before adding your meat or poultry. Brown in batches to
keep the correct temperature.
1. Position the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Add the appropriate amount of oil as per recipe.
3. Press the “Brown” button. The lid should remain off.
4. The display will flash 00:30 minutes. Press the “+” or “-”
buttons to set the desired browning time.
5. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin browning. NOTE: Do
not leave pressurecooker unattended while browning foods.
7. Press the “-” button to select the desired pressure setting.
(Low 2.5 psi, Med 7.5 psi, High 15 psi) Press the “Setting
Pressure” button to save the setting.
8. After the pressure is set, the cooking time will flash 00:15 on the
display. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired cooking
time.
9. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin cooking.
10. While the unit is building up pressure, “Heating” will illuminate
on the display as well as the selected PSI level. When the
pressurelevel is reached, the cooking time will be displayed
and the timer will start to count down.
11. When cooking is finished, the unit will beep 3 times. Let the
pressure drop on its own (also called the natural release feature),
or release immediately by turning the pressure regulator knob
towards STEAM in short bursts (also called the quick release
method) until the pressure is reduced. CAUTION: When turning
the knob to release pressure, hot steam/liquid will be ejected.
NOTE: Press the “Start/Stop” button when cooking time is complete,
or to cancel and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will
automatically switch to warm for 8 minutes.
WARNING: Do not hold the pressure regulator knob. Hot steam/
liquid will be ejected. Keep hands and face away from steam
vents, use pot holders when removing the inner pot or touching
any hot items, and never force the lid open. The lid will only
open once the pressure is released. Remove the lid by lifting
it away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.

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Slow Cook Setting
1. Place the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place the food to be slow cooked in the cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever
to the left to lock the lid in place.
4. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
5. Press the “Slow Cook” button. The display will show 4:00.
6. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired cooking time.
The longest cooking time is 9 1 /2 hours with a temperature of
180°F. Note: 180°F is the lowest setting on a traditional slow
cooker.
7. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin cooking.
8. When the cooking time is up the unit will beep.
Delay Time Setting
This function allows you to begin cooking food up to 8 hours later in
half hour increments. You can use the delayed time setting with slow
cook, steam, high and low pressure. CAUTION: Perishable foods
such as meat and poultry products, fish, cheese and dairy products
cannot be left at room temperaturefor more than 2 hours.
(No longer than 1 hour when the room temperatureis above 90°F.)
When cooking these foods, do not set the delay time function for
more than 1-2 hours.
1. Set the pressure following the directions on page 3.
2. Press the “Delay Time”. The delay time will illuminate on the
display.
3. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired delayed time.
4. Press the “Start/Stop” button. The appliance will begin
cooking after the set time has elapsed.
Steam Setting
This program quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food
or cooking rice.
1. Position the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place a small, heat-resistant rack or basket (not included) in the
bottom of the removable cooking pot.
3. Add at least 12 oz. of water so that the bottom of the rack is
above the liquid.
4. Add the food. Do not fill the pot more than two-thirds full.
Note: If steaming rice, put the rice in a 8” or smaller bowl and
place on the rack.
5. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever
to the left to lock the lid in place.
6. Turnthe pressureregulator knob to STEAM.
7. Press the “Steam” button. The display will flash 00:15.
(This equals 15 minutes of cooking time.)
8. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired steaming time.
Note: The default temperature is 212°F.
9. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin steaming.
NOTE: The lid can be opened while cooking to check the food. Use
caution when removing the lid. Never place your face over the
pressure cooker when removing the lid. Steam escapes as soon
as the lid is opened and can cause serious burns.

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Cleaning the Pressure Regular Knob
Check that the pressure regulator knob and the pressure safety
valves are in good working order before each use.
1. After the unit has cooled, remove the lid.
2. Press down and turn the pressure regulator knob counter
clockwise past the STEAM setting and carefully remove.
3. Using a brush, check and remove any food or foreign particles
that may be lodged in the floating valve.
4. Replace the pressure regulator knob by lining the notches up to
the inside wall of the pressure regulator chamber in the lid and
turn clockwise.
Cleaning/Maintenance
Do not wash any parts of the pressure cooker in the dishwasher.
Always wash the pressure cooker thoroughly after every use, or if it
has not been used for an extended period of time.
1. Unplug and let the unit cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the removable cooking pot with warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. Do not
submerge in water.
4. Turn the lid upside down, grasp the rubber gasket on either side
and pull up. Clean the rubber gasket in warm soapy water. Rinse
and drythoroughly.Replace the gasket by pushing it down
inside the edge of the lid. Make sure the groove in the center of
the gasket is positioned around the metal ring on the inside
edge of the lid. Note: If the gasket is not positioned properly,
the unit will not work.
NOTE: 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. (See pg. 3 “BeforeFirst Use”, #3.)
5. If the rubber gasket is damaged, do not use the appliance and
contact the Customer Service department at 1-800-336-4822.
6. In order to maintain 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. Wipe with a soft
damp cloth and be sure to dry thoroughly.
7. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any of the
parts.

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Vegetables High Pressure
Rice
Brown 15-20 mins
White 5-7 mins
Spinach, fresh 2-3 mins
Squash
Fall, 1” chunks 4-6 mins
Summer, sliced 1-2 mins
Meat and Poultry
Beef, Pork, Lamb (1-2” cubes) 15-20 mins
Beef/Veal
Roast, brisket 50-60 mins
Shank 11 /2”thick 25-35 mins
Meatballs, browned 8-10 mins
Lamb, boneless roast 45-55 mins
Pork
Loin roast 40-50 mins
Smoked butt 20-25 mins
Ham shank 30-40 mins
Chicken
Boneless breast, thigh 8-10 mins
Pieces 10-12 mins
Whole 15-20 mins
Turkey breast, whole 30-40 mins
Fish: Steaks, fillets
3/4” - 1” 4-5 mins
11 /4” - 11 /2”6-7 mins
Recommended Cooking Times
Cooking times are approximate times. Use these as general
guidelines. Size and variety will alter cooking times.
Vegetables High Pressure
Apples, chunks (low pressure) 2 mins
Artichokes, whole 8-10 mins
Asparagus, whole 1-2 mins
Beans
fresh green or wax 2-3 mins
shelled lima 2-3 mins
Beets
1
/4”slices 3-4 mins
whole, peeled 12-15 mins
Broccoli, florets or spears 2-3 mins
Brussel sprouts, whole 3-4 mins
Cabbage, quartered 3-4 mins
Carrots, 1 /4”slices 1-2 mins
Cauliflower, florets 2-4 mins
Corn on the cob 3-5 mins
Eggplant, 11 /4” 2-3 mins
Peas, shelled 1-11 /2mins
Potatoes
Pieces, slices 5-8 mins
Whole, small 5-8 mins
Whole, medium 10-12 mins

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Troubleshooting
If you have not added sufficient liquid and you notice that the
floating valve has not risen, but the timer is counting down, perform
the following steps:
1. Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
2. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts,
until the pressure is fully released.
3. Remove the lid and add approximately 1 cup of water/stock or
any liquid. Stir food to disperse liquid.
4. Replace the lid and lock into position.
5. Press the LOW or HIGH PRESSURE button and set the desired
time.
6. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin cooking again.
If steam is leaking from under the cover because the cover is not
properly closed, the gasket isn’t positioned properly or is damaged,
or the pressure cooker is over filled, follow these steps:
1. Release any pressureusing the quick release method.
2. Remove the gasket and check for tears or cracks.
3. Check to be sure the gasket is positioned properly.
4. If too full, remove excess liquid and continue cooking.
If you can’t open or remove the cover:
1. Be sure all of the pressure has been released.
2. If you still cannot open it, bring the contents of the cooker up
to pressureagain.
3. Release the pressure completely.
4. If the cover still won’t come off, call customer service at
1-800-336-4822.
Hints and Tips
nTo ensure the best cooking performance when cooking under
pressure, always use at least 12 oz. of water or liquid in your
recipes to enable enough steam to be created to produce
pressure.
nWhen using the high and low pressure settings, the timer should
not begin counting down until thereis enough pressure.
nWhen cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking
time, it is better to under cook and use the quick release method
and check for doneness. If not done, continue cooking under
pressure.
nNever fill the pressure cooker more than half full with food or
2/3full with liquid. The pressurecooker must have enough liquid
to steam or the food will not cook properly.
nIf the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate. The pressure cooker should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit.
nTougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the
pressure cooker because cooking under pressure breaks the
fibers down for tender results.
nFresh fruit should be cooked on low pressure.
nAdd a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of
foaming that beans produce.

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Method
1. Liberally salt and pepper the chicken.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in the pressure cooker, using the
BROWN setting. In batches, brown the chicken. Set aside. Add
the chorizo and cook for 1 minute. Add the browned chicken
to the pressure cooker. Pour in the wine and cook for 2
minutes. Remove contents with all juices and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp. of olive oil in the pressure cooker.
Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Heat until the onion is
soft. Add tomato and rice and cook for 1 minute. Add peas,
stock, salt, chicken, and chorizo, with all juices. Mix well.
4. Cover and set to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Release the pressure using the quick-release method.
6. Remove lid.
7. Fluffrice and serve.
Recipes
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes under pressure
Ingredients
Salt and pepper
Two 4 lb. chickens, cut into eighths with the skin removed
3tbsp. olive oil
8oz chorizo sausage
1
/2cup white wine
11 /2cups chopped onion
2cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2cups red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
2cups canned plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped coarsely
21 /2cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
11 /2cup frozen peas
2cups chicken broth or stock
1tsp. salt