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Stuffed Artichokes

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 medium-sized artichokes
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add the water,

salt, and bay leaf. 

2. Cut off stems from artichokes. Tear off and discard the top two or

three layers of tough, outer leaves. Cut off 1/2-inch to 1-inch from
the tops of the artichokes. Carefully open and expose the
removable leaves and choke. Pull out and remove any thorny
leaves. With a teaspoon, scoop out and discard any fuzzy matter
from the center choke. Place artichokes in Removable Cooking
Pot, standing upright.

3. Combine the eggs, grated cheese, garlic, parsley, and black

pepper in a small mixing bowl. Drizzle an equal amount of egg
mixture over each artichoke. Drizzle with the olive oil. 

4. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to 

LOCK position. 

5. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the 

PRESSURE MODE

Button for HIGH PRESSURE.

7. Press 

COOK TIME

Button until 7 minutes appears on the Display.

8. Press the 

START/STOP

Button until the green START Indicator

Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink
slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the
Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After
cooking under pressure 7 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep
three times. Press and hold the 

START/STOP

Button until it beeps.

9. Immediately press the 

Quick Steam Release

Button in short

bursts. Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve. The
Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid.

10. Carefully remove the artichokes with a slotted spoon to small

bowls. Pour some cooking liquid over each artichoke. 

Makes 4 servings

CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS

1.

KEEP WARM:  

The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked

food warm for a long period of time. When you press the 

KEEP

WARM

Button the red Indicator Light illuminates. Press

START/STOP

to activate. The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will

flash, indicating 

KEEP WARM

is working. To cancel or stop, press

and hold the 

START/STOP

Button until the red STOP Light

illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.

2.

COOK MODE 

(BROWN or STEAM):  For the BROWN MODE, press

COOK MODE

Button until the red Indicator Light next to BROWN

is lit. Press the 

START/STOP

Button until the green START

Indicator Light illuminates and the red BROWN Indicator Light
flashes. The Clock will display: "--" indicating that the Pressure
Cooker is in the BROWN MODE and the appliance will begin to
heat immediately and will remain hot until the 

START/STOP

Button

is pressed again to end the BROWN MODE.

For the STEAM MODE and to bring water to a boil, press 

COOK

MODE

Button until green START Indicator Light next to 

STEAM

illuminates. Press 

COOK TIME

Button to enter the STEAM TIME

desired. The COOK TIME red Indicator Light will be lit. Then press
the 

START/STOP

Button, the green START Indicator Light

illuminates and the green STEAM Indicator Light will flash. The unit
will begin to count down in minutes, and will beep 3 times and the
STOP Light will illuminate when finished.

3.

PRESSURE MODE 

(HIGH or LOW):  For cooking food under LOW

PRESSURE, press 

PRESSURE MODE

Button until green START

Indicator Light is lit; for HIGH PRESSURE, press until red Indicator
Light is lit. Press the 

COOK TIME

Button to select the desired

cooking time. The COOK TIME red Indicator Light will be lit. Then
press the 

START/STOP

Button to activate, the green START

Indicator Light will illuminate and the green LOW PRESSURE 
or red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will flash. 

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1

2

3

4

5

6

Timer

Display

Figure 3

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Summary of Contents for CEPC660

Page 1: ...PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER MODEL CEPC660 OWNER S MANUAL cook s essentials is a registered trademark of QVC Inc P N 61719 Printed in China 6 05 v 1 CE_CEPC660_IB_21 6 05 6 21 05 6 05 PM Pag...

Page 2: ...d hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containi...

Page 3: ...above and on all sides for air circulation Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains wall coverings clothing dishtowels or other flammable materials 4 To reduce the risk of...

Page 4: ...3 prong plug This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3 prong plug This is a safety feature If the plug should fail to fit the outlet contact an electrician to replace the obsolet...

Page 5: ...combining steam heat and pressure for faster cooking times Since an air tight seal is formed when the Lid is closed and locked the heat and steam stay trapped inside the Removable Cooking Pot As the s...

Page 6: ...minutes the Pressure Cooker will beep three times Press and hold the START STOP Button until it beeps 8 Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short bursts Steam will emit from the Steam...

Page 7: ...okes with a slotted spoon to small bowls Pour some cooking liquid over each artichoke Makes 4 servings CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS 1 KEEP WARM The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked food warm for a long...

Page 8: ...ing time has elapsed The Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your cooking is completed To cancel this press and hold the START STOP Button until it beeps Let the pressure drop on...

Page 9: ...ting of the Rubber Gasket fill the Removable Cooking Pot 2 3 full with water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes Wait 15 minutes then release pressure by pressing on the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button...

Page 10: ...ust for salt and pepper Makes 8 to 10 servings 4 If using COOK MODE STEAM or PRESSURE MODE HIGH or LOW press COOK TIME until the desired time is set 5 THE SELF LOCKING LID MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED...

Page 11: ...W to keep food warm after cooking 1 Place cooked food in the Removable Cooking Pot Press KEEP WARM Button The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will be lit To start program press START STOP Button The gre...

Page 12: ...TOP Button the green START Indicator Light will illuminate and the green STEAM Indicator Light will blink slowly and then faster as the temperature increases and the liquid comes to a boil 6 The Lid c...

Page 13: ...Section of this manual The cooking time begins from the moment pressure is reached and does not include the time it takes for the Pressure Cooker to come up to the selected pressure 7 Press START STO...

Page 14: ...emovable Cooking Pot Place the food on the rack For best results do not overfill or pack the food down Follow the same procedure for cooking under pressure See PRESSURE COOKING Steps 3 8 Use the Quick...

Page 15: ...ce open the Self Locking Lid Built in Safety Valves prevent opening the Lid while there is still pressure in the Removable Cooking Pot All pressure and steam must first be released as explained in PRE...

Page 16: ...he underside of the Self Locking Lid Wash both with warm soapy water and a clean soft cloth or sponge Rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly 4 The Rubber Gasket must always be properly position...

Page 17: ...tric Pressure Cooker Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual piece sizes of the food being cooked maximum and minimum cooking times are given in some instances When uncertai...

Page 18: ...d remove the Lid 8 Remove and discard the solids Pour the stock through a fine sieve Season with salt to taste Makes approximately 6 cups 17 Meat Poultry APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES HIGH PRESSURE NATURA...

Page 19: ...same cooking time may be cooked together Since quick cooking vegetables like asparagus and broccoli may easily be overcooked it is best to steam rather than pressure cook them BASIC RECIPE FOR VEGETA...

Page 20: ...min 1 cup Corn on the cob 5 to 7 min 1 cup Corn kernels 2 to 3 min 1 cup Eggplant sliced 1 8 to 1 4 inch slices 2 to 3 min 1 cup Eggplant 1 2 inch chunks 3 to 4 min 1 cup Escarole coarsely chopped 3...

Page 21: ...t bursts Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been released Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid 8 Remove the...

Page 22: ...of oil per cup of dried beans to control foaming action Let the pressure come down naturally to avoid ejecting liquid from the vent and to prevent bean skins from splitting Take great care when remov...

Page 23: ...e a fair amount of steam Makes 4 cups 22 CAUTION WHEN REMOVING LID STEP BACK AND TILT LID AWAY FROM YOU TO AVOID STEAM 6 Add salt to taste If beans are still quite hard return to high pressure for a f...

Page 24: ...wise to do the majority of cooking under pressure and then do any additional cooking if needed on the STEAM setting Remember that whole grains such as wheat berries and brown rice always remain a bit...

Page 25: ...wise to do the majority of cooking under pressure and then do any additional cooking if needed on the STEAM setting Remember that whole grains such as wheat berries and brown rice always remain a bit...

Page 26: ...e a fair amount of steam Makes 4 cups 22 CAUTION WHEN REMOVING LID STEP BACK AND TILT LID AWAY FROM YOU TO AVOID STEAM 6 Add salt to taste If beans are still quite hard return to high pressure for a f...

Page 27: ...of oil per cup of dried beans to control foaming action Let the pressure come down naturally to avoid ejecting liquid from the vent and to prevent bean skins from splitting Take great care when remov...

Page 28: ...t bursts Steam will emit from the Steam Release Valve The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop when all the steam has been released Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid 8 Remove the...

Page 29: ...min 1 cup Corn on the cob 5 to 7 min 1 cup Corn kernels 2 to 3 min 1 cup Eggplant sliced 1 8 to 1 4 inch slices 2 to 3 min 1 cup Eggplant 1 2 inch chunks 3 to 4 min 1 cup Escarole coarsely chopped 3...

Page 30: ...same cooking time may be cooked together Since quick cooking vegetables like asparagus and broccoli may easily be overcooked it is best to steam rather than pressure cook them BASIC RECIPE FOR VEGETA...

Page 31: ...d remove the Lid 8 Remove and discard the solids Pour the stock through a fine sieve Season with salt to taste Makes approximately 6 cups 17 Meat Poultry APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES HIGH PRESSURE NATURA...

Page 32: ...tric Pressure Cooker Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual piece sizes of the food being cooked maximum and minimum cooking times are given in some instances When uncertai...

Page 33: ...he underside of the Self Locking Lid Wash both with warm soapy water and a clean soft cloth or sponge Rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly 4 The Rubber Gasket must always be properly position...

Page 34: ...ce open the Self Locking Lid Built in Safety Valves prevent opening the Lid while there is still pressure in the Removable Cooking Pot All pressure and steam must first be released as explained in PRE...

Page 35: ...emovable Cooking Pot Place the food on the rack For best results do not overfill or pack the food down Follow the same procedure for cooking under pressure See PRESSURE COOKING Steps 3 8 Use the Quick...

Page 36: ...Section of this manual The cooking time begins from the moment pressure is reached and does not include the time it takes for the Pressure Cooker to come up to the selected pressure 7 Press START STO...

Page 37: ...TOP Button the green START Indicator Light will illuminate and the green STEAM Indicator Light will blink slowly and then faster as the temperature increases and the liquid comes to a boil 6 The Lid c...

Page 38: ...W to keep food warm after cooking 1 Place cooked food in the Removable Cooking Pot Press KEEP WARM Button The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will be lit To start program press START STOP Button The gre...

Page 39: ...ust for salt and pepper Makes 8 to 10 servings 4 If using COOK MODE STEAM or PRESSURE MODE HIGH or LOW press COOK TIME until the desired time is set 5 THE SELF LOCKING LID MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED...

Page 40: ...ting of the Rubber Gasket fill the Removable Cooking Pot 2 3 full with water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes Wait 15 minutes then release pressure by pressing on the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button...

Page 41: ...ing time has elapsed The Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your cooking is completed To cancel this press and hold the START STOP Button until it beeps Let the pressure drop on...

Page 42: ...okes with a slotted spoon to small bowls Pour some cooking liquid over each artichoke Makes 4 servings CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS 1 KEEP WARM The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked food warm for a long...

Page 43: ...minutes the Pressure Cooker will beep three times Press and hold the START STOP Button until it beeps 8 Immediately press the Quick Steam Release Button in short bursts Steam will emit from the Steam...

Page 44: ...combining steam heat and pressure for faster cooking times Since an air tight seal is formed when the Lid is closed and locked the heat and steam stay trapped inside the Removable Cooking Pot As the s...

Page 45: ...3 prong plug This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3 prong plug This is a safety feature If the plug should fail to fit the outlet contact an electrician to replace the obsolet...

Page 46: ...above and on all sides for air circulation Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains wall coverings clothing dishtowels or other flammable materials 4 To reduce the risk of...

Page 47: ...d hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containi...

Page 48: ...ime and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stat ing that you are a consumer with a problem Please refer to model number when you call In Warranty Service USA For an appliance covered under the warranty period n...

Page 49: ...PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER MODEL CEPC660 OWNER S MANUAL cook s essentials is a registered trademark of QVC Inc P N 61719 Printed in China 6 05 v 1 CE_CEPC660_IB_21 6 05 6 21 05 6 05 PM Pag...

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