CuiZen Ovel Pressure Cooker CPC-380 - Manual (Page 6)

pRESSURE COOkER pARTS AND fUNCTIONS
pRESSURE/STEAM
REGULATOR VALVE
Adjusts for
Pressure Cooking
or for Steam Cooking. SAfETy VALVE
Allows excess pressure to escape
in case of pressure build-up
SLIDING LOCk
Locks the Pressure Cooker
Lid in place.
COVER
TAB
Blocks remov-
able cooking
pot in place
under Clip
Plates
CLIp pLATE
CONTROL pANEL
CLIp pLATE
Tabs to be placed under Clip Plate
BASE
TAB
fLOATING VALVE
Indicates pressure inside cooker when valve is up
HANDLE
SILICONE GASkET
Superior technology &
durability provides airtight
seal to generate required
high pressure.
REMOVABLE COOkING pOT
8QT capacity Cooking Pot features
non-stick coating and provides
even heat distribution.
CONTROL pANEL fUNCTIONS
WARM: Reheats or keeps cooked food warm for an extended period of time.
BROWN: To brown food before cooking it under pressure
STEAM: Quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food & cooking rice.
SLOW COOk: Cooks food slowly (12-Hour Timer) to retain maximum flavor and added tenderness.
NOTE: Slow cook temperature is set at 180ºF and will typically require 8 to 9 hours of cooking time.
DELAy TIME Programmable time up to 8 hours later. CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat, poultry,
fish, cheese & dairy products should never be left at room temperature more that 2 hours (or just 1 hour at
90ºF+). When cooking such foods, DO NOT set Delay Time function for more than 2 hours.
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Cleaning pressure/Steam Regulator Valve
Check that Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve, Floating Valve & Safety Valve are in good working
condition before each use and unobstructed of any food or foreign matter.
To clean Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve:
1. After unit has fully cooled down, remove Lid.
2. Press down Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve counter clockwise
to CLEAN position and remove carefully.
3. Using a small soft brush (non-metallic), remove any food or foreign
particles that may be lodged in Regulator Valve.
4. Replace Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve by placing it in CLEAN position, then pushing it
down and turning it clockwise to PRESSURE position.
TIpS
To ensure top performance when cooking in Pressure Cooker mode, always add at least 12 oz
of water or liquid to Removable Cooking Pot to ensure sufficient steam is generated to produce
necessary pressure.
• If electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, Pressure Cooker may not operate.
Use on a separate electrical circuit.
• Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are well suited for the Pressure Cooker as cooking
under pressure breaks the fibers down for tender, succulent and flavorful results.
• Fresh fruit should be cooked on LOW pressure (2.5 PSI).
• Add a tablespoon of oil to water to reduce amount of foaming when cooking beans.
• When cooking frozen food in Pressure Cooker mode, it is not recommended to use large
cuts of meats such as roasts or whole chicken which will require up to 1/3 more cooking
time. After pressure has been reached in Pressure Cooker, single cuts of frozen meat up to
1 inch thick will cook for same time length as fresh meat.
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