Cuisinart CPC-610XA Instruction Manual Download Page 6

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UNPACKING 

INSTRUCTIONS

Remove any packaging materials and 

promotional labels from your Pressure 

Cooker Plus.
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.
  1.   Place the pressure cooker on a 

clean, flat surface.

  2.   Place the condensation collector 

in rear of the unit until it clicks into 

place (as shown below in figure 1; and 

letter J on diagram, page 4).

3. Place the pressure limit valve on  

the lid, as shown in figure 2.  

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

 

  1. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn 

clockwise until arrow   is directly 

above the unlock   icon. Lift to 

remove. 

  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 

2

3

 (16 cups) of the capacity of 

the cooking pot (figure 3). For foods 

such as dried vegetables and beans, 

or rice and grains, the total volume 

must not exceed ½ (12 cups) capacity 

(figure 4). 

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.

 

  3. If sealing ring assembly has been 

removed from lid, check to ensure 

flexible ring is securely in place on the 

metal plate. Then, holding the knob 

on the metal plate, place the 

assembly over the center post of 

inner lid and press down firmly to 

secure (figure 5). BE SURE KNOB 

FACES OUT.

 

 4. 

To lock the lid in place, remove any 

food residue from upper rim of 

cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. 

Place lid firmly onto pressure cooker 

and align arrow   with unlock   icon, 

then turn counter- clockwise to align 

arrow   with lock   icon (figure 6.). 

Plug the unit into the outlet.

     

NOTE

: When placing lid on pressure 

cooker, the float valve should be 

facing left. 

  5. Position the pressure limit valve 

(located on lid) as directed in figure 2, 

ensuring it is set to the 

 position. 

The float in handle must be fully 

down to properly seal the pot before 

cooking.

   6. Plug the power cord into the pressure 

cooker and then into the wall outlet. 

The LED display will show      .

3.

4.

5.

6.

1.

2.

Summary of Contents for CPC-610XA

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction booklet carefully before using Instruction Recipe Booklet Pressure Cooker Plus CPC 610XA ...

Page 2: ...a heated oven or any stovetop Extreme caution must be used when moving the Pressure Cooker Plus containing hot liquids or foods Do not use this appliance for other than intended use This appliance cooks under pressure Improper use may result in scalding injury Make certain unit is properly closed before operating See Operating Instructions page 6 Do not fill unit over 60 full When cooking foods th...

Page 3: ...the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use If an extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be...

Page 4: ... Pressure Indicator D Lid E Push Rod F Sealing Ring G Sealing Ring Supporting Cover H Rubber Grommet I Cooking Pot J Condensation Collector K Upper Ring L Handle M Control Panel N Outer Body O Heating Plate P Power Cord Q Steam Basket R Trivet Used for some recipes such as desserts See Recipe Booklet R J Q ...

Page 5: ... to quickly soften vegetables in a small amount of fat or liquid without browning and to cook items such as rice Arborio brown Carnaroli white etc for pilafs and risottos Sautéing reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin 5 High Slow cook This is the setting to use when you don t have time for a long slow cook It s also the setting to select when baking in your...

Page 6: ...ried vegetables and beans or rice and grains the total volume must not exceed 1 2 12 cups capacity figure 4 NOTE Overfilling may clog the pressure limit valve which can cause excess pressure to develop Always use at least cup liquid when pressure cooking 3 If sealing ring assembly has been removed from lid check to ensure flexible ring is securely in place on the metal plate Then holding the knob ...

Page 7: ... cooker automatically shifts to Keep Warm temperature The Keep Warm light will turn on and unit will beep to indicate cooking is complete NOTE The Keep Warm setting should not be used for more than 12 hours The quality or texture of the food will begin to change after 1 hour on Keep Warm In the Keep Warm setting a little condensation in the upper ring is normal To Reset or Cancel Users can reset t...

Page 8: ...utes needed for steaming Time increases in 1 minute increments Place trivet inside cooking pot Add 2 cups of water Top of trivet should be above water Place steaming tray on top of the trivet Place food inside steaming tray ensuring food is evenly spaced to allow steam to circulate Close and secure lid and leave the pressure valve in the open position Press start SAFETY FEATURES There are seven sa...

Page 9: ...replace pressure limit valve 6 To clean sealing ring assembly carefully remove flexible sealing ring and clean with a dampened cloth or micro fiber cloth Do not use chemical cleaners Wash metal plate with warm water dry thoroughly and replace sealing ring 7 To clean the rubber grommet in center of sealing ring assembly carefully remove it clean it and replace it 8 Replace sealing ring assembly in ...

Page 10: ...and arrow is directly above the lock icon Air escapes from the float valve Food stuck on the sealing ring of the float valve Clean the sealing ring The sealing ring on the float wore out Replace the sealing ring The float will not rise The pressure limit valve is not placed properly See Unpacking Instructions page 6 Not enough food and water Check recipe for proper quantity Air escaping from the r...

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