Farberware FPC400, Use & Care Instructions Manual, Page: 26 / 40

CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unplug and let the FARBERWARE
®
Programmable Electric
Pressure Cooker cool to room temperature before cleaning.
2. Wash the Removable Cooking Pot with warm soapy water and a
clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and towel dry.
3. Remove the Rubber Gasket from the 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 towel dry.
4. The Rubber Gasket must always be properly positioned on the
underside of the Lid. Check periodically to make sure that it is
clean, flexible and not cracked or torn. If damaged, do not use this
appliance. Contact the Consumer Service Department toll-free at
1-800-233-9054 for information on purchasing a replacement
Gasket. (P/N 20890)
5. Wipe the Cool-to-the-Touch Housing clean with a damp soft
cloth or sponge. Do not pour any liquid into the Cool-to-the-
Touch Housing.
6. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on
any of the parts or components.
7. Always check that the Steam Release Valve
and Pressure Safety Valves are in good
working order. After unit is cooled, remove
the Lid. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to
CLEAN and carefully remove. Turn Lid over
and place on table top (as shown below).
Using the brush supplied, check and remove
any food or foreign particles that may be
lodged in the Steam Release Valve. Replace the Pressure Regulator
Knob before using again.
8. In order to maintain the good performance of your Pressure
Cooker, the bottom of the Removable Cooking Pot, in the area
of the Sensor Pad, must be cleaned after each use. The Sensor
must be free of dirt, food, or residue. To do so, wipe with a
soft, damp cloth and be sure to dry thoroughly.
9. Any service requiring disassembly other than the above
cleaning must be performed by a qualified electrician.
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Pressure
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Pressure Regulator
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Clean the
Sensor Pad
(located on
bottom of
Removable
Cooking Pot)
after each use.
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Beef Stew
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of all fat
and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces peeled baby carrots (about 2 cups)
2 all purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
Salt
Black pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1. Season meat with salt and pepper.
2. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
3. Press the COOK MODE Button for Brown. Press the
START/STOP Button.
4. Preheat 5 minutes. Add meat in small batches and brown evenly
on all sides. Place browned meat on a dish and set aside. Add
onion and garlic to Pressure Cooker and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or
until soft. Return the browned meat to the Cooking Pot. Add the
remaining ingredients, except the parsley. Season with salt and
pepper to taste. Stir well. 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 until 20 minutes appears on the Display.
8. Press the START/STOP Button until the Green Indicator Light
appears. The Red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink slowly
and then faster as the cooking countdown begins; the Pressure
Indicator will rise as the pressure builds. After cooking under
pressure 20 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep 3 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 will drop when all the steam has been
released. Slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove
the Lid. Add parsley. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Makes 6 to 8 servings