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Italian Meat Sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 carrots, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/3 cup minced parsley
8 cups tomato purée
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil. 
2. Press the 

COOK MODE

Button for 

BROWN

. Press the

START/STOP

Button. 

3. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until soft. Add the

ground beef and parsley. Brown until the meat is no longer pink.
Add the remaining ingredients. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker.
Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position. 

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

PRESSURE MODE

Button for HIGH PRESSURE.

6. Press 

COOK TIME

Button until 30 minutes appears on 

the Display. 

7. 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 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will
beep three times. Press and hold the 

START/STOP

Button until it

beeps. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This
will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. 

8. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock to

UNLOCK position and remove the Lid. 

Makes 8 to 10 servings

8

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Before using the Programmable Pressure Cooker for the first time, wash

the Removable Cooking pot, the Self-Locking Lid and the 
Rubber Gasket with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and 
dry thoroughly. 

2. Make sure the Rubber Gasket is seated properly around the Lid. To

ensure correct fitting 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 in short bursts. The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop.

Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse
and towel dry the Removable Cooking Pot. The Pressure Cooker is now
ready for use.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN COOKING EACH TIME

For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator Knob, Pressure
Indicator, Steam Release Valve and Safety Valves are in good working order
and that there are no foreign particles blocking the Valve openings on the
underside of the Lid. See CARE &
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT:

The Rubber Gasket must be

placed properly over the four hooks in the
Lid as shown in Figure 4.

POWER SURGE PROTECTION

FEATURE

This Pressure Cooker has a Back-Up Feature to prevent malfunction in the
event of power surges. If the Pressure Cooker is unplugged or switched off,
allow at least 30 seconds for the program to clear before turning the unit
back on.

REMOVABLE COOKING POT NON-STICK 

DUPONT®

TEFLON® WITH SCRATCHGUARD™ COATING 

The special ceramic fillers in the coating make it safe for use with
metal utensils. Please note that minor surface marring may occur, but
will not affect the non-stick performance. 

Do not use steel wool,

coarse scouring pads or harsh abrasives on any surface coated
with ScratchGuard.™

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the cord into a grounded-type 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
2. Position the Removable Cooking Pot in the Housing so that its Rear

Centering Guide slides into the Slot for Centering Guide on the inside of
the Housing. (See Illustration on page 5.)

3. Choose the desired program by pressing either 

KEEP WARM, COOK

MODE:

(BROWN or STEAM), or 

PRESSURE MODE: 

(HIGH or LOW).

Hook

Rubber Gasket

Lid

Figure 4

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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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