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CHICKEN ADOBO 

SERVES 4 -5  

 

INGREDIENTS 

8-9 chicken thighs  
2 cups water  
2 cups low sodium soy sauce  
1 large onion (cut into rings)  
8 garlic cloves (chopped up)  
3 bay leaves  

2 tablespoons cooking sherry  
1 teaspoon ground black pepper  
3 tablespoons molasses  
1 tablespoon olive oil  
Jasmine rice  

 

DIRECTIONS 

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In the pressure cooker, heat olive oil over heat. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides.  

(Follow the Browning/Sautéing instructions on Page-14 of this manual.) 

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Remove and set aside. 

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In pressure cooker, combine water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, bay leaves, sherry wine, black 

pepper and molasses.   

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Add the chicken to the sauce. Stir a bit to get the chicken thighs down into the liquid.  

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Close the lid and press the menu function switch for poultry.  

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Use this time to cook some jasmine rice.  

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When cooking is complete, follow instructions to reduce pressure. 

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Lift lid.  Remove the bay leaves. Serve chicken and sauce over jasmine rice. 

 

SPARE RIBS 

SERVES 6 -8 

 

 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup brown sugar  
1/4 cup soy sauce  
1/2 teaspoon paprika  
1 tablespoon vinegar  
1/4 teaspoon cayenne  
1 teaspoon garlic powder  
2 lbs pork ribs  
1 cup of chicken/beef stock 
 

DIRECTIONS 

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Prepare sauce ingredients inside inner pot. 

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Divide ribs up evenly so it fits into the pressure cooker. 

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Coat each piece thoroughly with the sauce. 

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Place all ribs into pressure cooker pot after coating with sauce. 

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Add the 1 cup of stock to the bottom of pot. 

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Close the lid, lock and press the MEAT function switch. 

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When cooking is complete, use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.  

 

Summary of Contents for EPC-608

Page 1: ...6Qt Digital Pressure Cooker Model EPC 608 EPC 608W INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before operating your new appliance please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference ...

Page 2: ...__________________ 17 COOKING CHARTS ______________________________________________ 19 RECIPES ______________________________________________________ 22 WARRANTY CUSTOMER SERVICE _____________________________ Back CAUTION To ensure continued protection against the risk of electric shock connect to properly grounded outlets only This appliance has a three prong plug meaning there are three prongs t...

Page 3: ...ny pressure in the cooker can be hazardous See Operating Instructions 16 Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil 17 DO NOT place the product near flammable materials or use in a humid environment 18 DO NOT damage the Rubber Seal and DO NOT replace it with anything other than the replacement designated for this unit 19 DO NOT tamper with the Steel Ring in the Lid 2 with any too...

Page 4: ...f care is exercised in their use 38 If a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally 39 If th...

Page 5: ... followed by the unit automatically switching to the Keep Warm mode This unit also allows the user to choose the period of Pressurized Cooking Time 0 99 minutes according to one s taste and needs in addition to the Pre Set menu A preset timer allows the user to preset the cooking time up to 24 hours When the timer is set the count down will start By the end of the countdown the cooker will start t...

Page 6: ... Limiting Valve 11 Control Panel 19 Float Valve Seal Ring 4 Float Valve external view 12 Power Cable 20 Filter 5 Float Valve internal view 13 Steam Condensation Cup 21 Rubber Seal Ring 6 Lid Lock Slider 14 Body Cover Structure 22 Sensor 7 Sliding Latch for Lid 15 Spoon Ladle Holder 8 Inner Pot 16 Lower Body Base ...

Page 7: ... until you reach the Opened Lid position Figure 2 Lift up and the lid will swing open vertically CAUTION When hot always make sure to use a protective glove mitt when opening the lid to prevent hot steam injury Keep exposed face or hands away from opening NOTE For new units the seal of the lid may be slightly stronger than normal and may be slightly difficult to unlock Once the lid has been opened...

Page 8: ... Hold the Lid 2 with both hands at the Closed Lid position and pull it upwards in a slanted position which leads to a height of 10cm between the Lid and the upper edge of the cooker Figure 11 Align the Lid s Sliding Valve 7 to the pressure cooker s Lock Slider 6 and turn it in a clockwise direction until you reach the Opened Lid position Figure 12 The lid will be installed when the lid is seated a...

Page 9: ...he level should not exceed 3 5 of the Inner Pot Figure 17 The minimum level for cooking would be 1 5 of the Inner Pot Figure 18 When cooking rice the maximum amount of rice allowed for this pressure cooker is 12 cups of uncooked rice Normally one cup of rice requires one cup of water This may vary according to taste 3 Be certain the inner lining receptacle where the Electronic Heater is located is...

Page 10: ...ounter clockwise Figure 20 21 5 Adjust the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 to the Air Tight position and ensure that the Float Valve 5 is in the sunk down position Figure 22a 22b NOTES TIPS 1 Please note that the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 will be loose when you are not using the unit for cooking It will rock slightly and will turn 360 manually Once the pressure cooker is in operation and the pressure ha...

Page 11: ...he machine will beep and the LED screen will display 0000 6 Choose the desired Menu Function and press the button the indicator light will illuminate and the LED will display the pre programmed cook time The pressure cooker will begin to operate 7 When proper pressure is achieved the LED screen will display a letter P For example when the Meat Menu Button is selected P026 will display and the 26 m...

Page 12: ...re is released completely before unlocking the lid and opening it CAUTION Keep exposed hands and face away from the opening when opening the lid Failure to comply may cause serious injury 13 Remove food to serve immediately or press the Keep Warm button to keep food warm It is not recommended to keep food warm for over 4 hours NOTES TIPS 4 NATURAL RELEASE is recommended when cooking foods that wil...

Page 13: ...e EX If you set the cook time to 30 minutes the LED screen will display 0030 7 The Pressure Cook Time indicator light will flash for 5 seconds and automatically stop and set on its own if no other buttons are pushed NOTE The LED screen will not immediately display a P until the proper pressure has been achieved This may sometimes take up to approximately 5 minutes 8 The pressure cooker will begin ...

Page 14: ... Operation o When cooking is complete the pressure cooker will beep 3 times and automatically go to Keep Warm See Notes Tips 5 COOKING TIME o Press the SET PRESSURE COOKING TIME to desired cook time EX If you wish to program to cook for 60 minutes The LED screen will display 3 5 60 o The Pressure Cook Time indicator light will blink for 5 seconds and automatically stop and set on its own if no oth...

Page 15: ... light will illuminate solid 5 The pressure cooker will start to heat and maintain a lower temperature to keep warm 6 To cancel simply press the Cancel button until indicator light is no longer illuminated 7 Remove food and serve 8 Unplug power cord and allow to cool completely before dismantling and cleaning HOW TO COOK F FR RO OZ ZE EN N FOODS Cooking frozen food inside a pressure cooker is quic...

Page 16: ...ng to manufacturer s instructions o Always make sure there is 1 inch of headspace in the jars o 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 o Set jar lids onto the jar and screw on the outer rings until tight then unscrew turn Place jars into the inner pot desired use clean dish towels to tuck around th...

Page 17: ...lve 3 Filter 20 Vent Float Valve 5 and let dry thoroughly The Pressure Limiting Valve 3 pops off easily by gently reaching underneath it and gently prying upwards Be careful not to damage the thin wire spring under it On the underside of the lid below the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 is a small metal filter cap which can be removed easily to clean 5 Let parts dry completely before reassembling 6 Wash...

Page 18: ...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 Rare we suggest the quick release Once the pressure has completely released the floating valve will drop down You can unlock the lid and open to check on your food 3 What is the little black plastic piece that came in ...

Page 19: ...ir may be necessary Please contact the manufacturer 7 Pressurized Steam is being quietly released from the Floating Valve area during the pressurizing sequence How do I fix this This may happen during the initial start up of the Pressurizing Sequence Simply use tongs or similar utensil or oven mitt and carefully adjust it so it is seated properly This will help settle the lid and all the valves pr...

Page 20: ...on Quick Release Beef meatballs 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 Natural Release Leg of Lamb 42 45 Natural Release Chicken whole 2 3 lbs 15 18 or use the Meat Button Quick Release Chicken pieces 2 3 lbs 12 15 or use the Meat Button Quick...

Page 21: ... Broccoli flowerets 3 Quick Release Brussel sprouts whole 5 Quick Release Carrots 1 inch chunks 5 Quick 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 Quick Release Okra small pods 3 5 Quick Release Onions whole 3 Quick Release Potatoes 11 2 inch chun...

Page 22: ...ral Release Lentils green 10 12 Natural Release Lentils soup 8 10 Natural Release Lentils red 10 15 Natural Release Lima Beans 7 8 Natural Release Applesauce and cranberries can foam froth and sputter and can clog the pressure release device steam vent These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker Grains Before cooking soak certain grains such as wheat berries and pearl barley in four time...

Page 23: ...lespoons olive oil 1 1 2 tablespoons butter 1 1 2 tablespoons water 2 garlic cloves minced 1 1 2 cups leeks sliced 1 1 2 cups Arborio rice 4 cups vegetable broth 1 4 lb asparagus chopped into 1 inch segments 1 1 4 cups parmesan cheese shredded DIRECTIONS In the pressure cooker heat the olive oil and butter Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Add the garlic and leeks...

Page 24: ...CTIONS Remove 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce from the can to be used later Then blend the ingredients for the pepper sauce green pepper through cardamom in a food processor until there are no chunks left Set aside Pour the oil into the pressure cooker sprinkle the beef with salt pepper then brown over heat Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Once brown add the water r...

Page 25: ...instructions on Page 14 of this manual Set aside when finished Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on page 14 of this manual Add shallots and garlic to pressure cooker and sauté in oil scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned particles remaining from chicken Stir in broth lemon juice sherry salt pepper basil and olives Mix well Add chicken pieces skin side down back into the pressure cooker ...

Page 26: ...rmesan cheese grated 1 4 cup fontinella cheese grated DIRECTIONS In the pressure cooker heat oil Add leeks garlic and carrots and sauté in hot oil 2 minutes Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Add rice and potatoes Stir well and cook 1 minute Add broth parsley celery bay leaf salt pepper basil lemon juice tomato paste and brown sugar Stir well Secure lid Press the P...

Page 27: ...to the liquid Close the lid and press the menu function switch for poultry Use this time to cook some jasmine rice When cooking is complete follow instructions to reduce pressure Lift lid Remove the bay leaves Serve chicken and sauce over jasmine rice SPARE RIBS SERVES 6 8 INGREDIENTS 1 cup brown sugar 1 4 cup soy sauce 1 2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 4 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon garl...

Page 28: ...eal shake to coat Remove lamb from bag shake off excess flour mixture Reserve 1 1 2 teaspoons flour mixture and set aside Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the pressure cooker over heat Brown the lamb shanks one by one Let cook for 8 minutes on each side for Medium doneness Remove lamb and set aside Add shallots and garlic to the pressure co...

Page 29: ...dd beans Lock the lid in place and press the SOUP STEW button When cooking is complete use the Quick release method and remove the lid Serve in bowls passing the garnishes separately SWEET SOUR BEEF SPARERIBS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 lb lean short spareribs cut into serving pieces Sweet Sour Sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons...

Page 30: ...everal hours to firm Heat the oil in the pressure cooker and brown the loaves well on all sides Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Remove and set on oven safe dish that will fit into the pressure cooker Pour off the oil and combine the tomato sauce and water and season with salt and pepper Spread the ketchup over the meat loaves and lower the oven safe dish into th...

Page 31: ...sage and shrimp Sprinkle meats with half of the Creole seasoning half the thyme and half the cayenne Cook for 3 5 minutes uncovered stirring frequently until chicken and shrimp are thoroughly cooked Remove chicken sausage and shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 14 of this manual Add onion bell pepper celery and remaining Creole seasoning thym...

Page 32: ... cook for 40 minutes When cooking is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Serve with rice or a salad if desired ORANGE FLAVORED CANDIED YAMS SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 cup orange juice 2 large sweet potatoes yams Salt to taste 1 2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS Pour the orange juice into the pressure cooker Peel the sweet po...

Page 33: ...antro and salt to taste Place cheese and tortilla chips in individual soup bowls and pour hot soup on top Serve with lime wedges if desired SPICED APPLE CRUNCH SERVES 3 INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry bread crumbs unseasoned 1 4 cup sugar 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 lemon juice and rind 3 apples sliced 1 4 cup butter melted 2 cups water DIRECTIONS Butter a 15 cm 6 baking dish Combine bread crumbs or graham wafe...

Page 34: ...id in place and program to cook for 10 minutes When cooking is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid In a small bowl mix together the egg evaporated milk and vanilla Stir in a little of the hot liquid from the pressure cooker then add the mixture to the pressure cooker When cooking is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Cover again and ...

Page 35: ... use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Add the red wine Lock the lid in place again and program to cook for 10 more minutes When cooking is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Carefully remove only the pears and transfer to a deep container Boil down the remaining sauce until it is syrupy by pressing BROWN WILD RICE button Cool then pour over th...

Page 36: ... a large bowl whisk the eggs and egg yolks Stir in the vanilla sugar and milk Pour this mixture slowly into the custard cups Cover tightly with foil Fill the pressure cooker with 2 1 2 cups water Place as many custard cups as will fit in the pressure cooker steamer basket if available and lower into the pressure cooker Lock the lid in place again and program to cook for 10 minutes When cooking is ...

Page 37: ...caused by misuse abuse accident alteration lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage Lost or missing parts of the product Parts will need to be purchased separately Damages of parts that are not electrical for example cracked or broken plastic or glass Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller ...

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