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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.

PUSH

PULL UP

 

 

 

 

DOWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nesco PC-6-25 manual Before First USE