Nesco PC11-25, Instruction Manual

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FUNCTIONS
1. Pressure Regulator Knob - Controls the cooking function. Align the dots for
desired setting. PRESSURE for cooking under high or low pressure and rice
setting.
STEAM
for keep warm, steam and to release pressure from unit.
2. Floating Valve - Safety valve engages when pressure is built in the cooker and
will not allow lid to be removed. It will release when pressure is reduced, lid can
safely be removed.
3.
Locking Lid
- Has a safety feature that does not let you open the lid until the
pressure has dropped to a safe level.
4. Lid Liner - Protects pressure regulator stem from debris or while handling and is
removable for easy cleaning.
5. Cooking Rack - Use when cooking multiple food items or steaming.
6. Removal Pin, Lid Liner - Pull on pin to remove lid liner for cleaning.
7. Removable Cooking Pot - 11 L. removable, with non-stick coating for easy
cleanup and durable aluminum alloy for even heating.
8. Sealing Gasket - Creates air tight seal necessary for pressure cooking and is
removable for easy cleaning.
9. Serving Spoon / Measuring Cup - Use to stir or serve. Protects the surface of
the cooking pot. 6 oz. cup to measure ingredients or to remove excess liquid.
10. Condensation Cup - Collects excess condensation during cooking process. Pull
down to remove and push up to lock.
11. Base - Do not immerse in water! Contains the electronic controls and heater.
12. Control Panel - Buttons that control the functions of the unit.
• KEEP WARM - Reheats food or keeps food warm for serving.
• STEAM - Quickly boils water to steam foods like vegetables or rice.
• SLOW COOK - Cooks recipes slowly (12 hour timer) and at a low heat (180°F)
to retain the natural flavors and tenderness.
• SAUTÉ/BROWN - To brown/sauté meat before pressure cooking for better results.
• TIME DELAY - Allows you to delay the cooking process by up to 8 hours.
CAUTION: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for more
than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).
• RICE - One touch setting for cooking rice. Defaults to 10 mins. at high pressure.
• LOW PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 5 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• HIGH PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 10 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• START /STOP - Controls power to the control board.
FUNCTION TIME SETTINGS
FUNCTION SETTING DEFAULT TIME TOTAL TIME
HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE 01 MINUTE 01 MIN. TO 2 HRS
RICE 10 MINS. 5 TO 30 MINS.
TIME DELAY 30 MINS. 8 HRS.
SAUTÉ/BROWN N 30 MINS. 1 TO 30 MINS.
SLOW COOK 4 HRS. 30 MINS. TO 12 HRS.
STEAM 15 MINS. 01 MIN. TO 2 HRS.
KEEP WARM NONE NONE