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8 QUART DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER

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Page 1: ...BRAND 8 QUART DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER User Guide Item 740533 Ginnys com 800 544 1590 Facebook com GinnysBrand Pinterest com GinnysBrand Ginnys com Blog Recipes Inside ...

Page 2: ...___ Thank you for purchasing a Ginny s Brand 8 Quart Digital Pressure Cooker With pro grammed menu buttons dinnertime just got easier You ll be cooking faster AND healthier nutrients will be sealed in rather than boiled away Plus this pressure cooker automatically switches to warm when the cooking cycle is done so your food is hot and ready when you are Enjoy President Ginny s 2 Ginnys com 800 544...

Page 3: ...used near FLAMMABLE MATERIALS including curtains towels walls etc Do not place any paper plastic or other non food items in the appliance Do not place the appliance or its cord on or near a heated surface or in a heated oven This appliance should always be used on a STABLE DRY HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE Do not use an accessory or attachment not recommended by Ginny s as this may cause injury or damage...

Page 4: ...sed This outlet must be properly installed and grounded If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way Ginny s cannot accept any liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe these safety procedures POWER RATING 1200w 120v 60hz CAPACITY 8 Quart CORD LENGTH 48 DIMENSIONS 12 D x ...

Page 5: ...ressure Limiting Valve 12 Condensation Cup see Filter on page 6 13 Base 4 Float Valve external 14 Tempered Glass Lid for slow cooking 5 Float Valve Pin internal 15 Racks 1 tall 1 short 6 Removable Inner Pot 16 Measuring Cup 7 Inner Heating Housing 17 Plastic Spoon 8 Pot Handle 2 9 Control panel 15 16 14 9 10 12 13 11 17 ...

Page 6: ...aturally release the pressure this can take up to 15 minutes For quick release USING AN OVEN MITT turn the valve to Exhaust When pressure has been com pletely released the pressure limiting valve will be loose again If the pressure limiting valve does not release pressure if it becomes plugged the float valve will release pressure The pin in the float valve will always be raised when the cooker is...

Page 7: ...release as soups and stews have a tendency to NOT overcook Always ensure enough liquid is being used as much as 5 or 6 cups or according to your recipe to prevent scorching BEANS See page 13 for information and cooking times BROWN SAUTE Some recipes may call for you to brown or saute ingredients before the pressure cooking process Attach the cord to the cooker and plug the cord into an outlet Push...

Page 8: ...eeping food warm for more than four hours To cancel press the KEEP WARM CANCEL button again and the indicator light will go off Unplug the cooker The amount of food and water should not exceed 4 5 approximate ly 21 cups of the inner pot For food that will expand in water the level should not exceed 3 5 about 15 cups of the inner pot The minimum level for cooking is 3 cups These markings are listed...

Page 9: ...and go to KEEP WARM the indicator light will illuminate and the display will show bb 10 The cooker will begin releasing pressure Natural release may take up to 15 minutes For quick release see page 6 KEEP CLEAR OF THE RELEASING STEAM continued on page 10 The OPEN and CLOSE markings on the base align with the arrow on the pressure cooker lid Turn the lid right to CLOSE and left to OPEN Note USING Y...

Page 10: ... stop pressing the button the display will blink five times and then illuminate 5 It may take 5 20 minutes for pressure to build depending on the amount of food When pressure is reached the first digit of the display will be P The display will begin to count down 6 When cooking time has counted down the cooker will beep three times and go to KEEP WARM the indicator light will iluminate and the dis...

Page 11: ... bb 9 The cooker will begin releasing pressure Natural release may take up to 15 minutes For quick release see page 6 KEEP CLEAR OF THE RELEASING STEAM 10 Press KEEP WARM CANCEL to turn off the cooker and unplug the pres sure cooker Do not use the DELAY TIMER button to cook foods that may spoil Only use it to cook food that can be left out such as rice beans grains or other foods that will not spo...

Page 12: ...eat or poultry with at least 3 cups of liquid Preserved or salted meats should be immersed in water Cooking times for meat and poultry may vary according to the quality and quantity of meat or poultry being cooked The cooking times given below are for 3 pounds of meat or poultry unless noted otherwise 12 Pinterest com GinnysBrand Tip It is not recommended to pressure cook larger cuts of frozen mea...

Page 13: ...ry according to the type of seafood being cooked Cook seafood with the tall or short rack on the bottom of the pot and add at least 3 cups of liquid Lightly grease the cooking rack with vegetable oil when cooking fish Dried Beans and Other Legumes Soak your beans or legumes overnight or as per package directions Un soaked beans will require a longer cooking time use the BEANS button for unsoaked b...

Page 14: ...6 Quick Potatoes sweet and Yams whole medium 10 12 Quick Spinach 3 Quick Squash acorn halved 8 Quick Turnips quartered 4 Quick Vegetables Always cook with at least 3 cups of liquid The chart below is for approxi mately half a pot about 10 cups Add 1 2 additional minutes to cooking time if vegetables are frozen Rice Rinse rice with water and drain Cook with the amount of water specified on the pack...

Page 15: ... sure the pressure limiting valve is set to the Airtight position 5 Attach the cord to the cooker Plug the cord into an outlet Follow your canning recipe to set the pressure cooker time see page 9 for instruc tions Begin with whichever menu button has a default time closest to your recipe requirements see table on page 7 and adjust up or down using the PRESSURE COOK TIME Button see page 10 6 When ...

Page 16: ...etimes during cook ing and pressurizing steam may escape from the valve This indicates the valve is not seated properly Use an oven mitt to carefully adjust it to Airtight Make sure the pressure limiting valve is set to Airtight and the lid is locked securely Once you have selected the menu button the unit will start to heat up and build up pressure Pressurizing can take anywhere from five minutes...

Page 17: ...ects that not enough liquid is present Make sure all pressure is released open the lid and add liquid by the cup Lock the lid and begin again until the unit will properly build up pressure and cook OR 2 The unit is detecting a leak in the pressure and it has not sealed properly Remove the lid safely release the pres sure first to check the unit thoroughly Make sure the gasket is in place the lid i...

Page 18: ...alve pin is no longer in the up position If stuck in the up position simply tap the lid slightly with a wooden spoon to make it go back down Then unlock the lid If it is still stuck unplugging the unit may help There is not enough liquid in the inner pot add more Reset the unit by unplugging it from the outlet Wait 10 seconds and plug it back in Program the unit again Ginnys com 800 544 1590 E1 Op...

Page 19: ...tal ring pressure limiting valve this should pop off easily be careful not to damage the thin wire spring under it and filter See dia grams below Always ensure the lid gasket is securely fitted onto the metal ring in the interior of the lid The gasket should fit around the outside of the entire metal ring Make sure the crease in the gasket meets with the metal ring all the way around Then place th...

Page 20: ... and cook for 18 minutes 6 Use quick release to release pressure DON T FORGET THE OVEN MITT 7 Serve hot with butter and maple syrup Serves 4 6 Pulled Pork 1 T paprika 1 T salt 2 t garlic powder 2 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder 2 t dry mustard 2 c water T brown sugar 1 Mix seasonings together in a large bowl 2 Cut meat into 4 pieces large enough to sit easily on your rack Roll the meat in the seasoni...

Page 21: ...aprika 1 lb smoked sausage sliced 1 Wash and rinse the beans Soak as per package instructions for 4 hours or overnight if you have time 2 Drain the beans and add to the pressure cooker pot Add all ingredients except the sausage 3 Lock the lid in place and bring to pressure for 30 minutes or 10 minutes if beans were soaked overnight 4 Use quick release to release the pressure DON T FORGET THE OVEN ...

Page 22: ...onion for 2 minutes Add the garlic for another minute 2 Add broth apples and squash Cook over medium heat until squash soft ens CANCEL the BROWN SAUTE function 3 You may use an immersion blender to puree at this time if desired 4 Add kielbasa rosemary and kale 5 Add water as needed to reach desired consistency Stir 6 Lock the lid into place and bring to pressure for 10 minutes 7 Let the pressure r...

Page 23: ...and butter 5 When the rice is done use quick release to release the pressure DON T FORGET THE OVEN MITT 6 When the pressure is released remove the lid and add the mushrooms and cheese 7 Stir and heat 5 minutes on KEEP WARM before serving Serves 4 6 Apple Sauce 3 lbs tart apples juice of 1 lemon 1 3 c water honey to taste 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Peel core and quarter apples 2 Add apples water and cinnamon...

Page 24: ...installation misuse abuse or neglect on part of the owner Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station This warranty gives you specific legal rights and they may vary from state to state THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTI...

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