Nesco PC-6-25 - Manual (Page 6)

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PARTS AND FEATURES (continued)
Pressure Regulator Knob Position to “seal” for pressurized cooking and position to “vent”
to release pressure or cooking without pressure.
Floating Valve Safety valve engages when pressure is built in the cooker and
will not allow lid to be removed. It will release when pressure is
reduced, lid can safely be removed.
Locking Lid A mechanical safety feature that locks the lid until pressure in the
cooker is reduced to safe levels.
Removable Cooking Pot Features 6 liters capacity, removable with non-stick coating for
easy cleanup and durable Aluminum alloy for even heating.
Condensation Reservoir Collects excess condensation during cooking process.
Rubber Gasket
Creates air tight seal necessary for pressure cooking.
Filter Protects pressure regulator and removable for easy cleaning.
Control Panel functions
WARM Reheats food or keeps food warm for serving.
BROWN Allows you brown/sauté meat before pressure cooking for better results.
STEAM Quickly boils water to steam foods like vegetables or rice.
SLOW COOK Cooks recipes slowly (9-1/2 hour timer) and at a low heat (180°F) to
retain the natural flavors and tenderness.
DELAY TIME Allows you to delay the cooking process by up to 8 hours.
CAUTION: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for
more than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).
BEFORE FIRST USE
Unpack your appliance, removing all paper and plastic bags from inside the appliance.
Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse a dry all parts thoroughly. Wipe Base
with damp cloth. NEVER immerse Base in water or any other liquid. Do not place parts in
dishwasher.
Be sure Gasket seal is installed properly inside lid. To install, fit gasket to ring inside the lid
and lock lid. Fill the removable cooking pot 3/5 full of water and set control for “HIGH”
pressure for 15 minutes (see image below for gasket assembly).
Release pressure by turning pressure regulator knob to “VENT” and wait for floating valve
to drop as all pressure is released. When cool, empty removable cooking pot and clean. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals.
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