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INSTRUCTIONS 

AND RECIPES

 

2017 National Presto Industries, Inc. 

Form 76-382C

Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com

6-quart programmable

Electric

Pressure Cooker Plus

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HOW-TO video,

visit

www.GoPresto.com/how

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CONSUMER SERVICE INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO

 appliance or need 

parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:

•  Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) 
•  Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
•  Write:  National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department 

   

3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering replacement parts, 

please indicate the model and series numbers for the pressure cooker. The model number 

can be found on the back of the cooker body and the series number can be found on the 

bottom of the cooker body. Please record this information:
Model _______________ 

Series _______________ 

Date Purchased _________

Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or 

writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during 

weekdays if possible.
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO

 appliances and 

supply genuine PRESTO

 parts. Genuine PRESTO

 replacement parts are manufactured 

to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO

 appliances and are engineered 

specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality 

and performance of genuine PRESTO

 parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same 

quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO

 

replacement parts, look for the PRESTO

 trademark.

Canton Sales and Storage Company, Presto Factory Service Department,  

555 Matthews Dr., Canton, MS 39046-3251

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(Applies only in the United States)

This quality PRESTO

 appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance 

under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in 

material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our 

pledge does not apply to normal wear and tear including scratches, dulling of the polish, or staining; the 

repair or replacement of moving and/or perishable parts such as the sealing ring, quick pressure release 

valve, or air vent/cover lock gasket; or for any damage caused by shipping. 

Outside the United States, this 

limited warranty does not apply.

To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. 

If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your PRESTO

 appliance to the Presto 

Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When 

returning an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the 

appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO

 appliance and ask that you read 

and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replace-

ment parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives 

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s 

personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703

PRESTO

 Limited Warranty

Summary of Contents for Electric Pressure Cooker Plus

Page 1: ...Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Canton Sales and Storage Compa...

Page 2: ...GUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions Improper use may result in bodily inj...

Page 3: ...sure Cooking Recipes Soups and Stews 17 Fish and Seafood 20 Meat and Poultry 22 Vegetables 27 Dry Beans Peas and Lentils 30 Grains 33 Desserts 35 Slow Cooking Recipes 37 Recipe Index 39 Consumer Servi...

Page 4: ...VERY USE In order for the unit to function properly always check the following before every use Be sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot and the heating plate within the cooker body Fig F are f...

Page 5: ...The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets Each pressure cooking preset button has two cooking functions To select the top cooking function press the button once To select the bot...

Page 6: ...e cooking time as necessary see page 9 Or if preferred select PRESSURE and manually set the cooker see above As the unit is heating air will automatically exhaust around the air vent cover lock You wi...

Page 7: ...with a small brush or pipe cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked If necessary clean the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from the slots and holes Rinse and dry all p...

Page 8: ...high altitudes the cooking time needs to be increased 5 for every 1000 feet above the first 2000 feet Following this rule the times should be increased as follows 3000 ft 5 5000 ft 15 7000 ft 25 4000...

Page 9: ...You should unplug the unit and contact our Customer Service Department Call weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact PRESS...

Page 10: ...1 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cups beef broth 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup sliced carrot pound small red potatoes 1 large clove garlic minced 2 tablespoons...

Page 11: ...pound tomatoes peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro teaspoon salt teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound of cod fillets 1 inch thick C...

Page 12: ...o add a thickening agent such as flour or cornstarch to the cooking liquid Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into cup of cold water Press SAUT and slowly add the flour mixture to the hot...

Page 13: ...p light molasses cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 drops liquid smoke Short ribs can be used in place of spare ribs For short ribs press M...

Page 14: ...cause of the fast cooking time and super heated steam vegetables retain most of their natural color texture flavor and nutrients FOR FRESH VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER FULL Fresh Vegetable...

Page 15: ...beets leaving at least 2 inches of stems Scrub beets with soft vegetable brush being careful to leave skin intact Pour water into cooking pot Place beets on cooking rack in pot Close cover Place quic...

Page 16: ...to froth and foam during cooking which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked Therefore it is necessary to follow these procedures SOAKING Soaking before pressure cooking is strongly recommended...

Page 17: ...less 2 MULTIGRAIN 25 28 Barley pearl 2 MULTIGRAIN 11 13 Buckwheat 2 MULTIGRAIN 4 6 Bulgar 1 MULTIGRAIN 4 5 Farro 2 MULTIGRAIN 25 28 Millet 2 MULTIGRAIN 9 10 Oats steel cut 2 MULTIGRAIN 5 6 Quinoa 1 MU...

Page 18: ...ing chocolate just until chocolate is melted Allow to cool slightly and then add to the egg mixture Follow the rest of the custard directions 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water cup orange juice...

Page 19: ...the vent pipe in the STEAM OUT position cup golden raisins cup dry red wine cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons sugar teaspoon grated orange rind teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium cooking apples 1 tablesp...

Page 20: ...aki sauce ketchup preserves vinegar onion brown sugar red pepper mus tard and black pepper in a small bowl Place pork chops in the cooking pot Pour barbecue sauce over chops Close cover Place quick pr...

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