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 lid and the cooking pot. The cooking pot can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water, towel or air dry, and place in the pressure cooker.
1.Place the pressure cooker on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook.
2.Place the condensation collector in rear of the unit until it clicks into place (as shown below; also see #6 on diagram, page 3).
3.Place the pressure limit valve on the lid, as shown in figures 5 and 5a. 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
Once the pressure cooker is assembled properly, you are ready to begin pressure cooking.
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 1). For foods such as dried vegetables and beans, or rice and grains, the total volume must not exceed 50% capacity (figure 2).
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.
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3.To lock the lid in place, remove any food residue from upper rim of cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. Make sure sealing ring is securely in place on sealing ring supporting cover (figure 3). Hold knob on sealing ring supporting cover and press firmly over the centre post of inner lid to secure (figure 4). Place lid on pressure cooker and turn it counterclockwise into position.
Note: When placing lid on pressure cooker, the float valve should be facing the left.
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Position the pressure limit valve (located on lid) as directed in figure 5 and 5a, ensuring it is set to the • position. Note: The pressure limit valve does not click or lock into place. Even though it will have a loose fit, it is safely secured. The float in handle must be fully down to properly seal the pot before cooking.
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