Elite EPC-414 Instruction Manual Download

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4 QT. DIGITAL PRESSURE
COOKER

Model: EPC-414(A~Z)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future
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Page 1: ...4 QT DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER Model EPC 414 A Z INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before operating your new appliance please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference...

Page 2: ...ns 13 15 How to use the pressure cook time button 15 16 How to use the delay timer 16 17 How to brown saute with your pressure cooker 17 How to use thekeep warm function 18 How to use the slow cook fu...

Page 3: ...ot be cooked in a pressure cooker 14 When the normal operating pressure is reached turn the heat down so all the liquid which creates the steam does not evaporate 15 Always check the pressure release...

Page 4: ...appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Bring it to a qualified technician for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment DO NOT...

Page 5: ...e Device when releasing pressure Use extreme caution when removing the lid after cooking Always tilt the lid away from you so any remaining steam is away from your face Never attempt to open lid while...

Page 6: ...unit automatically switching to the Keep Warm mode A delay timer allows the user to delay the start of cooking by up to 24 hours When the timer is set the count down will start At the end of the count...

Page 7: ...ce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still...

Page 8: ...alve 11 Power Cable 19 Sensor 4 Float Valve external view 12 Condensation Cup 20 Stainless Steel Rack 5 Float Valve internal view 13 Main Body 21 Tongs Rack or Plate Lifter 6 Inner Pot 14 Electronic H...

Page 9: ...is securely fitted onto the metal ring in the interior of the Lid 2 The Rubber Seal Ring 18 should fit around the outside of the entire metal ring Make sure the crease in the Rubber Seal Ring 18 meets...

Page 10: ...w toopen the lid Hold the handle 1 firmly turn the lid 2 clockwise until it loosens and lift vertically Figures 3 4 Note For new units the seal of the lid 2 may be slightly stronger than normal and ma...

Page 11: ...um level for cooking would be 1 5 of the Inner Pot 6 Figure 11 3 Be certain the inner receptacle where the Electronic Heater is located is clean and dry before inserting the Inner Pot 6 into the press...

Page 12: ...ndle 1 and turn it Counter Clockwise to the LOCKED position A clamping sound can be heard See Figures 13 14 Note Toensureyou are properly closingthelid 2 pleasemake surethe pressurelimiting valve 3 is...

Page 13: ...18 to seal and stop any more steam from releasing If this does not fix the issue cancel the cooking process release pressure manually or naturally remove the lid and check the Rubber Seal Ring 18 and...

Page 14: ...N DESSERTS 18 MIN 5 33 MIN 1 Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot 2 Secure the Lid 2 onto the unit turn it Counter clockwise to lock it properly in place 3 Make sure the Pressure Limiting V...

Page 15: ...ure the lid will not open unless all pressure is released Do not force the lid open Once all pressure has released the Float Valve 4 should sink and the lid should open easily If the lid feels tight p...

Page 16: ...E C CO OO OK K T TI IM ME E BUTTON Setting your own cook time is ideal for cooking meat or poultry that weighs more than 3 pounds It is also suggested for slow cooking certain recipes that require coo...

Page 17: ...TTON SELECTIONS in the chart shown on page 13 and with the PRESSURECOOK TIME BUTTON 1 Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot 2 Secure the Lid 2 onto the unit turn it Counter clockwise to lock...

Page 18: ...iting Valve 3 Use NATURAL RELEASE User should wait for the temperature to drop and the Float Valve to sink on its ownprior to opening the lid CAUTION It is not recommended to use the Delay Timer funct...

Page 19: ...Secure the Lid 2 onto the unit turn it clockwise to lock into place 3 Set the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 to the Exhaust position 4 Plug the power cord into a 120V power outlet 5 The LED screen will di...

Page 20: ...the desired cook time and the cooking time will begin counting down 11 When cooking has completed the pressure cooker will beep 3 times and automatically go to KEEP WARM The display will show bb durin...

Page 21: ...ake sure there is 1 inch of headspace in the jars 6 Use a thin utensil to release any trapped air between the food and the jar by pressing food firmly to the sides to dislodge any air bubbles 7 Set ja...

Page 22: ...pproximately one hour check to be sure the flat lids have obtained a good seal by pressing down with your thumb the lid should remain stiff with no movement If you have not achieved a good seal within...

Page 23: ...15 minutes of pressure cooking then 1 3 cup of liquid for each subsequent 15 minutes This can still vary so if your unit will not build pressure you will have to add more liquid until it is able to bu...

Page 24: ...underside of the lid below the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 is a small metal filter cap which can be easily removed to clean 5 Let parts dry completely before reassembling 6 Wash the Inner Pot 6 and Wir...

Page 25: ...longer you can allow the unit to naturally release the pressure by letting the unit sit Some meats will keep cooking once the pressure is released so if you prefer your meat to be Medium or Medium Ra...

Page 26: ...cooking and all the pressure is released but I cannot unlock and open my lid What is stuck Make sure all the pressure and steam has been completely released Make sure the small Floating Valve 4 is no...

Page 27: ...alls 1 2 lbs 7 12 or use the Meat Button Natural Release Beef Corned 55 65 Natural Release Pork roast 43 47 Natural Release Pork ribs 2 lbs 18 or use the Meat Button Quick Release Pork ham shank 25 28...

Page 28: ...uick Release Carrots 1 4 inch slices 1 2 Quick Release Cauliflower flowerets 3 5 Quick Release Corn on the cob 4 6 4 Quick Release Escarole coarsely chopped 2 3 Quick Release Kale coarsely chopped 2 3...

Page 29: ...0 15 Natural Release Lima Beans 7 8 Natural Release Applesauce and cranberries canfoam froth and sputter and can clogthe pressure release device steam vent These foods shouldnot be cooked ina pressure...

Page 30: ...8 pounds breast 30 80 minutes cook time 8 to 12 pounds 35 to 45 minutes cook time Chicken fresh whole roasting hen 25 35 minutes cook time 5 to 7 pounds breast halves bone in 8 15 minutes cook time or...

Page 31: ...e 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 2 jar dicedpickled jalape os Directions Follow the BROWNING instructions in this manual Melt butter and saut shallots for 2 3 minutes Cancel BROWNING Add water salt...

Page 32: ...odprocessor until there are no chunks left Set aside Follow the BROWNING instructions in this manual addenough olive oil sprinkle the beef with salt pepper thenbrown in the cooker without the lid Once...

Page 33: ...ncel BROWNING In the cooking pot add chicken pieces skin side downback in Close and lock the pressure cooker lid Adjust the pressure valve on top to Airtight and press the MEAT CHICKEN function switch...

Page 34: ...In a bowl combine the choppedmeat salt pepper bread parsley onion garlic egg chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce Shape into two small loaves Wrap each in wax paper and chill several hours to firm...

Page 35: ...tes stirring frequently Add chicken sauce shrimp and rice tomatoes with their juice and stock back into the pot Cancel BROWNING Close and lock the pressure cooker lid Adjust the pressure valve on top...

Page 36: ...ent burning and overheating Openpackets of seasonings and sprinkle them both over top of the roast covering as much as possible Place a few more pepperoncinis on top of roast and around it Then pour a...

Page 37: ...cooker to Keep Warm until ready to serve Serve with rice or mashedpotatoes HAWAIIAN BBQCHICKEN SERVES 4 Ingredients 3lbs Chicken Frozen or Fresh Breast Thighs Wings or Drumettes 1 Cup BBQ Sauce 2 Cup...

Page 38: ...t and pepper if you wish Shut the lid and lock into position Set the valve to AIRTIGHT and program pressure cooker for 10 minutes When the pressure cooker is pressurized and cooks for 10 minutes it ll...

Page 39: ...a sheet of foil over the potatoes and place sausages onto the foil and make sure they do not risk rolling off Top the sausages with onions Close lid and secure into place Adjust the pressure valve to...

Page 40: ...g pressure and turn to open the lid The onions and apples should melt as soon as you stir them The pork is super juicy and tender Slice into thick slices and serve over mashedpotatoes or stuffing and...

Page 41: ...1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons celery seed Salt to taste 1 tablespoon flour 1 1 2 cups crushed tomato 1 cup beef stock 1 1 2 cups cookedpinto or red kidney beans Garnishes Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack che...

Page 42: ...ou want to keep itmore on the brothy side or you want to thicken it a bit you can thicken itby mixing a bit of the broth liquidwith flour until it becomes athick roux and pour the roux back into the s...

Page 43: ...s and keeps warm If itbecomes too thick add water or chicken stock Program pressure cooker to cook for another 5 minutes If the soup mixture is too thick the machine might have a hard time building up...

Page 44: ...e to Airtight Program the pressure cooker for 10 minutes When the pressure cooker is finished with its cooking cycle it will beep and go to keep warm automatically and start dropping the pressure down...

Page 45: ...lemon juice of 1 4 cup parsley chopped Directions Follow the BROWNING instructions in this manual saute onion celery and garlic until lightly browned Cancel BROWNING Add chicken carrot chicken stock b...

Page 46: ...d Once all pressure has released the lid canbe turned and unlocked Use immersion blender to puree soup or transfer soup to blender or foodprocessor and puree insmaller batches to avoid burning yoursel...

Page 47: ...id Once all pressure has released the lid canbe turned and unlocked Add barbecue sauce and serve immediately POT ROAST WITH MUSHROOMGRAVY SERVES 6 8 Ingredients 3 lbs chuck roast 2 3 inches thick 2 ta...

Page 48: ...s much liquid as possible Cool then refrigerate overnight and remove any congealed fat that has collected on the surface OLD FASHIONED MEAT LOAF SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 1 2 lb mixture of chopped or gro...

Page 49: ...edients Close and lock lid securely set the Valve to Airtight Program to pressure cook for 10 minutes When the pressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle release all pressure by carefully setting...

Page 50: ...ting the valve to Exhaust on the top of the lid Once all pressure has released the lid canbe turned and unlocked Serve the chickenwith the sauce spoonedover it OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS SERVES 4 Ingre...

Page 51: ...ssure by carefully setting the valve to Exhaust on the top of the lid Once the pressure has released the lid can be turned and unlocked Remove and serve DESSERTS APPLESAUCE Makes about 4 1 2 cups Ingr...

Page 52: ...in the pressure cooker andpour in the water Lower the foil covered mold into the pressure cooker andplace on the rack Close and lock lid securely set the Valve to Airtight Press the DESSERTS button Wh...

Page 53: ...nd program the pressure cooker for 20 minutes Whenpressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle release all pressure by carefully setting the valve to Exhaust on the top of the lid Once all pressure...

Page 54: ...pot trimming bottoms if necessary so they stand upright Add liquid from the saucepan Close and lock lid and program the pressure cooker for 10 minutes When the pressure cooker has finished the cookin...

Page 55: ...To serve loosen the custard from the molds with a knife and invert onto dessert dishes COCONUT RICE PUDDING SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Arborio Rice 3 Cups Coconut Milk Unsweetened 2 Cups Almond Milk...

Page 56: ...patula and pour the mixture into the spring form pan over the crust Use a spoon to smooth itout as best as you can Tap the pan a bit to get rid of any air bubbles Pour 2 cups of water into the main co...

Page 57: ...egin to pressure seal the mason jars The programmed time will begin to count down until it reaches zero When time has expired the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to Keep Warm The Keep W...

Page 58: ...Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with coldwater In a large pot combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup and cook ove...

Page 59: ...special canning utensils or tools CAUTION Jars are hot Set jars on a towel or cooling rack and allow to cool completely in a draft free location Check lids for seal after 24 hours Lid should not flex...

Page 60: ...eaches zero When time has expired the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to Keep Warm The Keep Warm indicator light will illuminate This indicates the Pressure Cooker is Naturally Releasin...

Page 61: ...h 1 3 C water 2 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 2 tsp pepper Directions Mix all ingredients in a bowl andpour over the meatballs Cover pressure cooker with the glass lid Pr...

Page 62: ...urpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 2 tsp pepper 1 2 tsp dried thyme leaves crushed 3 4 C ready to serve beef broth 1 4 C tomato paste 1 4 C dry redwine 2 cloves garlic minced 1 lb red skinnedpotatoes 1 1 2 inc...

Page 63: ...large bowl Form into a meatloaf shape that will fit into your pressure cooker Cut a strip of foil to go under the meatloaf in the pressure cooker leaving it long enough so that you can use it to lift...

Page 64: ...make two sections Sprinkle wing parts with salt andpepper Place wing parts on broiler pan Broil 5 4 inches from heat 20 minutes 10 minutes aside or until chicken is brown Transfer chicken to pressure...

Page 65: ...d adjust seasonings sour cream and cornstarch may be omitted if desired Serve with dumplings recipe below Dumplings Instructions Beat 3 eggs add 1 3 cup water and 2 1 2 cups flour Beat with a spoon un...

Page 66: ...of milk and heat in saucepan Use as a sauce for salmon bake BAKED STUFFED APPLES SERVES 6 Ingredients 6 medium red tart apples 1 C light brownsugar 1 4 C raisins 1 Tbsp orange peel 1 4 C butter 2 C ve...

Page 67: ...ed Combine both purees set aside Combine raisins and crushedpineapple and the juice set aside Place about 2 3 of bread cubes in pressure cooker sprinkle with 1 2 t grated lemon peel and spread 1 cup o...

Page 68: ...uit breakers Defects other than manufacturing defects Breakage caused by misuse abuse accident alteration lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage Lost or missing parts of t...

Page 69: ...re having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed and d Any parts or accessories related to the problem 3 Maxi Matic USA recommends that you ship the package via...

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