Ginnys 740533 User manual

BRAND
8 QUART DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER
User Guide
Item: 740533
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 3
Electrical Safety and Specicaons 4
Get to Know Your Appliance 5-8
How to Operate 8-11
Cooking Time Charts 12-15
Canning 15
Trouble Shoong 16-18
Cleaning & Care 19
Recipes 20-23
Warranty 24
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Thank you for purchasing a Ginny’s Brand
8 Quart Digital Pressure Cooker. With pro-
grammed menu buons, dinnerme just
got easier. You’ll be cooking faster AND
healthier...nutrients will be sealed in, rather
than boiled away! Plus, this pressure cooker
automacally switches to “warm” when the
cooking cycle is done - so your food is hot,
and ready when you are.
Enjoy!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use.
• REMOVE all packaging materials and labels before rst use.
• WASH all removable parts before rst use. See Cleaning & Care on page
19.
• A SHORT CORD is provided to reduce the hazards resulng from entan-
glement or tripping. If this is a DETACHABLE CORD, always aach it to
the appliance rst, then to the electrical outlet. Do not drape the cord
over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on or tripped over.
• We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
However, IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS USED, the marked electrical rang
should be at least as great as the electrical rang of this appliance.
• CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when using this appliance near
CHILDREN.
• A re may occur if this appliance is used near FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
including curtains, towels, walls, etc. Do not place any paper, plasc, or
other non-food items in the appliance. Do not place the appliance or its
cord on or near a heated surface, or in a heated oven.
• This appliance should always be used on a STABLE, DRY, HEAT-RESISTANT
SURFACE.
• Do not use an accessory or aachment not recommended by Ginny’s, as
this may cause injury, or damage the appliance.
• Always use OVEN MITTS when handling hot food or appliances. Do not
aempt to move an appliance when it is hot, or has hot contents.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Turn OFF AND UNPLUG this appliance when not in use.
• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AN APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, OR
AFTER THE APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN
ANY MANNER.
• Never overll your pressure cooker when cooking such foods as oat-
meal, soup mixes containing dried vegetables, or pasta (use half-way
mark - about 10 cups). These foods tend to foam and froth and may
block the valves.
• When canning, always use supplies specically made for canning.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SPECIFICATIONS
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This is a
safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Using an extension
cord is not recommended with this appliance. The plug should be aached
to the appliance before connecng to an electrical outlet. It is recommend-
ed that an electrical outlet serving ONLY this appliance be used. This outlet
must be properly installed and grounded. If you have any quesons about
the grounding or electrical instrucons, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not aempt to modify the plug in any way. Ginny’s cannot accept any
liability for damage or injury resulng from failure to observe these safety
procedures.
POWER RATING 1200w/120v/60hz
CAPACITY 8 Quart
CORD LENGTH 48”
DIMENSIONS 12”D x 15” W x 15” T
MODEL EPC-813
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COOKING PRESSURE
Working
Pressure
PSI Maximum
Pressure
Keep Warm
Temperature
Delay Timer
0~70kPa 12 PSI 90kPa 140ºF ~ 175
ºF
0.5~24 HR

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1. Lid Handle 10. Detachable Cord
2. Lid (see Gasket on page 6) 11. Lid Rest
3. Pressure Liming Valve 12. Condensaon Cup
(see Filter on page 6) 13. Base
4. Float Valve (external) 14. Tempered Glass Lid (for slow cooking)
5. Float Valve Pin (internal) 15. Racks (1 tall, 1 short)
6. Removable Inner Pot 16. Measuring Cup
7. Inner Heang Housing 17. Plasc Spoon
8. Pot Handle (2)
9. Control panel
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HOW YOUR PRESSURE COOKER WORKS:
A pressure cooker is a pot with a special cover that locks securely into
place. As the pressure cooker is heated, the dry air is elimated and the
moist, heated air is sealed inside, increasing the pressure within the cook-
er. When the opmum pressure is reached, the internal temperature in
the cooker is raised above the normal boiling point of water, causing foods
to cook faster. The higher pressure and temperature speeds cooking and
tenderizes foods naturally. Here are some of the key components of the
cooker:
The pressure liming valve will be loose when not in use. When the
pressure cooker is in operaon and the pressure builds up, this valve will
ghten. When cooking me is expired, this valve will naturally release the
pressure (this can take up to 15 minutes). For quick release, USING AN
OVEN MITT, turn the valve to “Exhaust”. When pressure has been com-
pletely released, the pressure liming valve will be loose again.
If the pressure liming valve does not release pressure (if it becomes
plugged), the oat valve will release pressure. The pin in the oat valve
will always be raised when the cooker is pressurized, and lowered when
pressure is released.
During the pressure building process, you may see steam escaping around
the lid for the rst 5 minutes. If you connue to see steam coming from
around the lid for more than 10 minutes, cancel the cooking process, re-
lease the pressure and remove the lid. Check the lid gasket (see below). Do
not use the pressure cooker if the gasket is damaged, as pressure will not
build up properly for cooking. (See Cleaning & Care on page 19 for more
informaon on the gasket.)
Lid Gasket
Filter (underside of
the Pressure
Liming Valve)
Float Valve/Pin
Metal Ring

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MENU BUTTONS: These buons are programmed to cook food that is
less than 3 lbs. or less than 6 cups.
MENU BUTTON BUTTON DEFAULT
TIME
PRESSURE COOK TIME
BUTTON RANGE
RICE 12 MINUTES 5-30 MINUTES
SOUP & STEW 25 MINUTES 20-60 MINUTES
BEANS 40 MINUTES 1-99 MINUTES
BROWN/SAUTE 5 MINUTES 3-8 MINUTES
SLOW COOK 6 HOURS .5 - 9.5 HOURS
FISH/VEGETABLES 5 MINUTES 3-15 MINUTES
MEAT & CHICKEN 12 MINUTES 5-60 MINUTES
DESSERTS 18 MINUTES 5-33 MINUTES
RICE: See pages 14 - 15 for informaon and cooking mes.
SOUP & STEW: Use natural release as soups and stews have a
tendency to NOT overcook. Always ensure enough liquid is being
used (as much as 5 or 6 cups or according to your recipe) to prevent
scorching.
BEANS: See page 13 for informaon and cooking mes.
BROWN/SAUTE: Some recipes may call for you to brown or saute
ingredients before the pressure cooking process. Aach the cord
to the cooker and plug the cord into an outlet. Push the BROWN/
SAUTE buon. The display will read 5 minutes, blink ve mes and
then illuminate. Add buer or oil to the pot, and cook ingredients
as directed by your recipe without the lid. When nished, press the
KEEP WARM/CANCEL buon to stop the BROWN/SAUTE funcon.
Connue to the next step of the pressure cooking process as per
your recipe.
(connued on page 8)

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FISH/VEGETABLES: See page 13 for sh/seafood informaon and cooking
mes. See page 14 for vegetable informaon and cooking mes.
MEAT & CHICKEN: Cooking mes for meat or poultry may vary according
to the quality and quanty - the denser the cut, the longer the cooking
me should be. See page 12 for informaon and cooking mes.
DESSERTS: For cooking down fruits, making cakes, etc. Use recipes specif-
ically wrien for pressure cookers.
KEEP WARM/CANCEL: To keep cooked food warm or to cancel an opera-
on. Aach the cord to the cooker and plug the cord into an outlet. Select
KEEP WARM/CANCEL one me for warming. The indicator light will come
on and the display will read “bb”. Either lid may be used. If the pressure
cooker lid is used, turn the pressure liming valve to “Exhaust”. To avoid
drying out or scorching, we do not recommend keeping food warm for
more than four hours. To cancel, press the KEEP WARM/CANCEL buon
again and the indicator light will go o. Unplug the cooker.
counng down. When cooking is complete, the cooker will beep three
mes and switch to KEEP WARM. The indicator light will iluminate and
the display will show bb. To turn o, press KEEP WARM/
CANCEL, and unplug the cooker.
The amount of food and water should not exceed 4/5 (approximate-
ly 21 cups) of the inner pot. For food that will expand in water, the
level should not exceed 3/5 (about 15 cups) of the inner pot. The
minimum level for cooking is 3 cups. These markings are listed on
the inside of the pot for easy reference.
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SLOW COOK: For slow cooker recipes. Use the tempered glass lid with
steam vent rather than the pressure cooker lid. Aach the cord to the
cooker and plug the cord into an outlet. Select the SLOW COOK but-
ton. The display will read 6 hours. If you desire more or less me, press
SLOW COOK and me will increase by 30 minute intervals. (When 9:30
is reached, the display will start over at :30.) Stop pressing SLOW COOK
when the desired me is reached. The display will blink ve mes and
then illuminate. The cooker may take 5-20 minutes (depending on the
amount of food) to reach temperature before the display starts to count
down.
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HOW TO OPERATE
4. Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot. Lock the lid securely.
5. Make sure the pressure liming valve is set to “Airght”.
6. Aach the cord to the cooker. Plug the cord into an outlet. The screen
will display 00 00.
7. Choose the desired menu buon. The cooking me will display (the
display will blink ve mes and then illuminate).
8. It may take 5-20 minutes for pressure to build (depending on the
amount of food). When pressure is reached, the rst digit of the display
will be “P”. The display will begin to count down.
9. When cooking me has counted down, the cooker will beep three mes
and go to KEEP WARM (the indicator light will illuminate and the display
will show “bb”).
10. The cooker will begin releasing pressure. Natural release may take up
to 15 minutes. For quick release see page 6. KEEP CLEAR OF THE
RELEASING STEAM!
(connued on page 10)
The OPEN and CLOSE markings
on the base align with the arrow
on the pressure cooker lid. Turn
the lid right to CLOSE and le to
OPEN.
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USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER:
1. Remove and check the lter on the underside of the lid to make sure it is
clear (it looks like a salt shaker top). Rinse with water if necessary.
2. Ensure the lid gasket/wire support is in place on the underside of the lid.
3. Check the pin of the oat valve on the underside of the lid. Ensure the
lile gasket is in place and the pin moves freely. If the pin scks, rinse
with water to remove the obstrucon.

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USING THE PRESSURE COOK TIME BUTTON: This buon is used
with the menu buons when you need more or less me than the default
me. See the table on page 7 for the me ranges.
1. Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot. Lock the lid securely.
2. Make sure the pressure liming valve is set to “Airght”.
3. Aach the cord to the cooker. Plug the cord into an outlet. The screen
will display 00 00.
4. Choose the desired menu buon. The cooking me will display. Quickly
press PRESSURE COOK TIME to increase or decrease the default
me. Hold the buon down for rapid increase. Hold the buon down
unl it passes the maximum me and the display will begin at the mini-
mum me indicated on the table on page 7. When desired me is
reached, stop pressing the buon (the display will blink ve mes and
then illuminate).
5. It may take 5-20 minutes for pressure to build (depending on the
amount of food). When pressure is reached, the rst digit of the display
will be “P”. The display will begin to count down.
6. When cooking me has counted down, the cooker will beep three mes
and go to KEEP WARM (the indicator light will iluminate and the display
will show “bb”).
7. The cooker will begin releasing pressure. Natural release may take up to
15 minutes. For quick release see page 6. KEEP CLEAR OF THE
RELEASING STEAM!
8. Press KEEP WARM/CANCEL to turn o the cooker and unplug the pres-
sure cooker.
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WARNING: ALWAYS BE CERTAIN PRESSURE IS FULLY RELEASED AND THE
PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE IS TURNED TO “EXHAUST” BEFORE
UNLOCKING THE LID! (THE PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE WILL BE LOOSE.)
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
11. Press KEEP WARM/CANCEL to turn o the cooker. Unplug the pres-
sure cooker.