Cuisinart CPC-600 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 4)

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any packaging materials and

promotional labels from your electric

pressure cooker.

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.

Before using your Cuisinart

®

Electric

Pressure Cooker 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.

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 #6 on diagram, page 3).

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 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 3). For foods such

as dried vegetables and beans, or

rice and grains, the total volume must

not exceed 50% 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 on pressure cooker and turn

it counterclockwise into position.

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

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