Strata 21595 User manual

CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................ 7
OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Preparation for Cooking ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Using a Preset Program Mode ...................................................................................................................................................10
Using the Manual Cooking Mode ...........................................................................................................................................10
CLEANING............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
SAFETY PROTECTION MODES...........................................................................................................................................................12
STEAMING TIMES......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
FAULT CODES.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................14

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
This cooker is intended for indoor use only.
Do not immerse the cooker in water for cleaning. If the cooker falls into water
during use, do not reach in the water to retrieve it. Immediately unplug it from its
power source.
Do not touch the cooker or power cord with wet hands.
Prior to operation, check the cooker and power cord for physical damage. Do not
use if physical damage has occurred.
Do not expose this cooker to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct
sunlight.
Use only in a well-ventilated area where steam and heat can escape and dissipate.
Do not expose your skin to the steam that escapes during cooking. The steam is
very hot and can cause burns.
Before plugging the cooker into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the
same type and level of power required by the device.
Unplug this cooker from the power source when not in use and prior to cleaning.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become
crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the
power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
Never unplug the cooker by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head.
This cooker uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe
operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not
modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection.
Take care to prevent damage to the seal.

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Inspect and clean the pressure limit valve and release valve needle before each use.
Do not open the lid while the float valve is up. This indicates that pressure still exists
inside the cooker.
Do not touch the lid, pressure limit valve, or float valve during use. Wait until the
cooker fully cools before touching these parts.
Do not move the cooker by holding the lid handle. Use the handles on the side
instead.
Take extreme care when moving the cooker while it contains hot liquids.
Ensure that there is a minimum of 1 cup of liquid in the cooker to maintain pressure.
Ensure that the lid is fully installed and properly sealed prior to use.
Do not use the cooker without the lid securely installed, except when using the
Sear program.
Do not open the pressure cooker until it has cooled and all internal pressure has
been released.
To prevent damage to the nonstick coating, use only wooden or plastic utensils
when removing food from the cooking pot.
Certain foods, such as pasta, apple sauce, oatmeal and other cereals, etc., can foam,
froth, or sputter, which can clog the pressure release valve. Do not cook these foods
in the pressure cooker. Never deep fry or pressure fry with oil.
Never fill the cooking pot with food and/or liquid above the 4/5 mark. For foods
that expand during cooking, such as beans or rice, do not fill beyond the 3/5 mark.
Never attempt to cook with food and/or water below the 1/5 mark.
Do not use the cooking pot anyplace except inside the cooker. Do not place it on a
stove or in an oven. Do not store food in it in the refrigerator.
The maximum amount of time this cooker can be continually operated is 24 hours.
This cooker has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify the cooker.
This cooker should only be operated by qualified adults.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Electric Pressure Cooker! This All-in-One cooker is designed
to perform a number of cooking styles, including Searing, Steaming, and Slow Cooking. It
can keep food warm for up to 24 hours and includes automatic programmed modes to
cook different types of food.
FEATURES
Removable 6-quart cooking pot with nonstick surface
1000-watt cooking power
Includes searing, steaming, and slow cooking styles
Automatic food warming after programmed cooking
10 safety protection modes
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your
order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice
Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]