2
14. Do not fill above the ⅔ fill line. However, the cooking pot should never be filled above the ½ fill line when cooking foods that
foam, froth, or expand, such as rice, grains, dry beans, peas, and lentils, or foods that are mostly liquids, such as soups. Overfilling
may cause a risk of blocking the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.
15. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta, split peas, and soup mixes containing split peas, pasta, or
grains. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe, vent filter, and air vent/cover lock.
16. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed
before operating. See “How to Use” instructions.
17. Air bubbles may form when cooking certain foods (see the warning information on page 5). After cooking these foods, disperse
any air bubbles by rocking the cooker from side to side as described on page 5.
18. Do not attempt to open pressure cooker until all internal pressure has been released, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no
steam escapes when the quick pressure release valve is rotated to the STEAM OUT position. The cover should open as easily as
it closed. If the cover is difficult to open, the instructions have not been followed correctly (air vent/cover lock is still up) and the
cooker may still be pressurized. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. Never force open the cover of any pressure cooker.
See “How to Use for Pressure Cooking” instructions.
19. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
appliance handles.
20. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the sealing ring if it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or
torn. Use only genuine Presto
™
replacement parts.
21. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure
cooker.
22. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
23. Do not use this appliance for deep fat frying.
24. Do not use outdoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Cord Information
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a 3-prong grounded plug. If the plug on this appliance does not fit into your outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. A short detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use with an extension cord.
Connect the power supply cord
to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooker Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Operate the Digital Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Use for Pressure Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pressure Release Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to Use for Slow Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pressure Cooking Recipes
Soups and Stews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fish and Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Slow Cooking Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Consumer Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
