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Electric Pressure Cooker Product Guide

(PC1000SS)

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Page 1: ...http www avalon bay com Customer Care Number 1 844 528 2566 Electric Pressure Cooker Product Guide PC1000SS ...

Page 2: ...sing The Avalon Bay Electric Pressure Cooker Please read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions and safety guidelines With proper care and maintenance this appliance will provide you with many years of trouble free use For future reference we recommend you attach a copy of your sales receipt below and record the following information located on the manufacturer s nameplate on the rear ...

Page 3: ... Suitable Meat Cuts For Pressure Cooking 13 Meat Stew 14 A Guide to Slow Cooking 15 Handy Tips 15 Browning Before Slow Cooking 15 Pot Roasting 15 Suitable Meat Cuts for Slow Cooking 16 Slow Cooking 16 A Guide to Rice Cooking 17 Handy Tips 17 Rice 17 Measuring and Maximum Capacity 19 A Guide to Steaming 20 Handy Tips 20 Cooking Times 20 Steam 21 Canning Preserving 23 Bean Chili 24 Yogurt 26 Sautee ...

Page 4: ...able Bacon and Risoni Soup 38 Pea and Ham Soup 38 Minestrone Soup 39 Pumpkin Soup 40 Electric Pressure Cooker Poultry Recipes 40 Duck Ragu 40 All Spice Duck with Braised Bok Choy 42 Chicken with Shallots and Balsamic Vinegar 43 Spanish Chicken Stew 44 Chicken with Lemon and Olives 45 Electric Pressure Cooker Steamed Recipes 45 Chicken with Saffron Rice 45 Chicken Cacciatore 46 Electric Pressure Co...

Page 5: ...KING MODES Rice Adjust Texture Meat Stew Bean Chili Soup Steam Manual Canning Preserving Slow Cook Yogurt Sautee TIMER Digital timer with countdown Delay timer CAPACITY 6 Liter PRESSURE LEVELS Low Medium High INNER BOWL Stainless Steel Non stick Removable AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM FUNCTION Yes SAFETY PROTECTION MEASURES 12 WARRANTY 12 months ...

Page 6: ...Handle 2 Lid 10 Upper Body 18 Timer 0 30 min 3 Pressure Limiting Valve 11 Control Panel 19 Seal Ring for Floating Valve 4 Floating Valve 12 Power Cable 20 Filter 5 Floater 13 Steam Water Storage 21 Seal Belt 6 Slideway 14 Body Cover Structure 22 Sensor 7 Sliding Valve 15 Detachable Spoon Ladle 8 Inner Pot 16 Lower Body ...

Page 7: ... or where it can touch a heated oven Keep away from walls Always allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation Always switch the appliance off at the wall then unplug and allow to cool before cleaning and attempting to move the appliance for storage This appliance requires cleaning after use and should not be immersed in water for cleaning Unwind the cord before use Do not immers...

Page 8: ...supplied Do not use any other bowl inside the cooker Never operate the cooker without food or water in the inner bowl Do not place the removable inner bowl when it is hot on any surface that may be affected by heat Avoid scalding from escaping steam when opening the lid Do not place the inner bowl in the dishwasher While Cooking Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet while the unit is on Do ...

Page 9: ...ectric Pressure Cooker When using your Electric Pressure Cooker for the first time please read the instructions contained in this manual First Time Use Make sure you remove all promotional stickers and labels and that the outside of the inner bowl is clean and is not damaged Check to see if the outer pot is free from any objects prior to inserting the inner pot When adding any food into the inner ...

Page 10: ... and filled to min max before connecting to a power outlet Do not use the deep fryer on metal surfaces for example a sink drain board At no time should the deep fryer be left unattended when in use Do not place anything on top of the deep fryer when the lid is closed when in use and when stored The installation of a residual current device safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety ...

Page 11: ...sure Limiting Valve this valve is designed to sit loosely on the lid of your 7 in 1 Multicooker It will rotate 360 and will not lock into place when placed into position The valve will tighten during the cooking process and then once released will return to a loose valve fitting Operating Your Electric Pressure Cooker Once your Electric Pressure Cooker is assembled properly you are ready to begin ...

Page 12: ...er bowl to ensure a firm contact between the inner bowl and the Electronics heater See figure 19 5 Close the lid Ensure the seal belt is fitted into the inner part of the lid Follow the assembly instructions for details See figures 20 21 Adjust the Pressure Limiting Valve Adjust to the Airtight position and ensure that the floater sinks See figures 22a 23b 6 Turn on the power supply Once the power...

Page 13: ...overcook Use the High Pressure setting when cooking meat When cooking just vegetables or beans use the Low Pressure setting The general rule is that you use half the liquid used in slow cooking recipes You may need to play with your recipe to get it right Cooking Times Cooking times may vary slightly due to your out of meat and whether you have either chunks slices etc Use the table on the next pa...

Page 14: ...l show PH 35 This represents 35 minutes of meat time It will begin heating without any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times If you wish to change the cooking time press or buttons to adjust The meat time range is 15 60 minutes By pressing the Adjust Texture button you can adjust three kinds of texture in Low Med High Once the desired meat time has elapsed the Electric Pressur...

Page 15: ...quid However after cooking it the liquid quantity is excessive open the lid and continue cooking further using the Sauté Brown Function until the liquid reduces to the desired amount Stirring the food as little as possible or even not stirring at all is best when slow cooking Browning Before Slow Cooking Pre browning meat and poultry prior to slow cooking seals in the moisture intensifies the flav...

Page 16: ...e risk of damaging the non stick coating Slow Cooking You can also use your Electric Pressure Cooker to reheat food Just set the temperature to 302 F and allow up to 10 minutes for your food to reheat Add the food you wish to slow cook into the cooking pot Place the inner cooking pot into the Electric Pressure Cooker Plug the power cord into an available power outlet Press the Slow Cook button and...

Page 17: ... the rice first then add in the water Then place the rice into the bowl before adding cold water Make sure the rice is distributed around the whole surface of the bowl in order to allow even cooking Add salt if required Allow about half a teaspoon of salt for 4 cups of rice Stock may be substituted for water if desired Make sure the lid is closed and valve on airtight Press the Rice button On comp...

Page 18: ...e button and the control panel will show PH 08 This represents 8 minutes of rice time If you wish to change the rice time press or buttons to adjust The cooking time range is 8min 16min Press the Adjust Texture button can adjust three kinds of texture in Low Med High It will begin heating without any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times The control panel will begin counting d...

Page 19: ...es not exceed the 3 5 level For smaller quantities of rice for example 2 cups or less white rice can be cooked under High Pressure for 8 16 minutes Notes Tips Measuring Cup 1 Please use the measuring cup provided for measuring the desired amount of rice One cup refers to one full level cup The measuring cup provided adheres to rice industry standards max capacity 180mL or s of a standard U S cup a...

Page 20: ...ng 1 By suspending the exposed food over boiling water in a closed container 2 A longer method of wrapping the food in a parcel e g foil and placed over boiling water Handy Tips Cut across the grain for extra tenderness Never allow the liquid to touch the food or the food will boil and not steam Liquid levels in the base should be maintained for constant cooking Arrange food in a single layer or a...

Page 21: ...0 450g Similar size pieces 10 15 minutes Scallops Up to 500g Season as desired 10 15 minutes Fish Fillets Up to 500g Wrapped in a parcel 10 15 minutes Whole Fish Up to 500g Wrapped in a parcel 15 25 minutes Steam Pour 3 cups of water into the inner cooking pot Place the inner cooking pot to the Electric Pressure Cooker Place the food to be steamed on top of the steaming rack Plug the power cord in...

Page 22: ...rning it counter clockwise to unlock Check food for doneness If cooking is complete remove food for serving Press the ON OFF button to turn the multicooker off Unplug from the power outlet when not in use Note Before steaming check that the pressure valve is set to the Close position It may take several minutes for water to reach a boil Do not attempt to open the lid while steaming If the lid does...

Page 23: ... of canning preserving time If you wish to change the canning preserving time press or buttons to adjust The cooking time range is 10 120min Press the Adjust Texture button can adjust three kinds of texture in Low Med High It will begin heating without making any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times The control panel will begin counting down the selected cooking time in one m...

Page 24: ...tion Allow the pressure cooker to cool and depressurize before attempting to open the lid Once the pressure has been released rotate the lid counter clockwise to unlock Check food for doneness If cooking is complete remove food for serving Press the ON OFF button to turn the multicooker off Unplug from the power outlet when not in use Bean Chili Add the food into the cooking pot Place the inner co...

Page 25: ...ed High It will begin heating without making any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times The control panel will begin counting down the selected cooking time in one minute increments Once the cook time has elapsed the Electric Pressure Cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm begin with bb 00 Open the lid by turning it counter clockwise to unlock Check food for don...

Page 26: ...0 this represents 6 hours If you wish to change the time press or buttons to adjust The cooking time range is 6 24 hours Press the Adjust Texture button can adjust three kinds of texture in Low Med High It will begin heating without making any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times The control panel will begin counting down the selected cooking time in one minute increments Onc...

Page 27: ...od for doneness If cooking is complete remove food for serving Press the ON OFF button to turn the multicooker off Unplug from the power outlet when not in use Sautee Add the food that you wish to sauté into the cooking pot Place the inner cooking pot to the 7 in 1 Electric Pressure Cooker Plug the power cord into an available power outlet ...

Page 28: ...xture in Low Med High It will begin heating without making any operation in 8 seconds with the indicator blinking 8 times The control panel will begin counting down the selected cooking time in one minute increments Once the cook time has elapsed the Electric Pressure Cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm begin with bb 00 Use this funtion with lid open If cooking is complete remov...

Page 29: ...vel The soup function defaults is 30 minutes which is suitable for most clear soup recipes Thicker style soups many need around 10 40 minutes to cook Please note these cooking times are only an indication and that times may vary according ingredients etc Make sure that you do not overfill the inner cooking pot The maximum level when making a soup should be level 3 5 in your pot Cooking Times Make ...

Page 30: ...pan with hot water and a mild liquid soap Put the basket in the pan and soak for about 10 minutes 4 Clean the inside of the appliance using hot water and a non abrasive sponge 5 Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue 6 Push the cord into the cord storage compartment Fix the cord by inserting it into the cord fixing slot WARNING Never immerse the base of the Elec...

Page 31: ...ause Solution White smoke comes out of the appliance The food being cooked is too greasy When frying greasy food a large amount of oil will leak into the pan The oil produces white smoke the pan may heat up more than usual This will not affect the appliance or the end result The pan contains greasy residue from a previous use White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the pan Make sure you clea...

Page 32: ...power supply such as low voltage defective household wiring or inadequate fuses Accident alteration misuse or abuse of the appliance such as using non approved accessories inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions extreme temperatures Use in commercial or industrial applications Fire water damage theft war riot hostility or acts of God such as hurricanes floods etc Us...

Page 33: ...set on Airtight To open the lid turn the pressure limiting valve to Exhaust Wait until the pressure has reduced and the safety release function allows you to open the lid Ready to serve Method Slow Cook Open the lid and press the Brown button and Start Sauté the pancetta until fat is rendered Add the onions and sauté until soft and then add the garlic Add the cabbage 1 handful at a time until it h...

Page 34: ...d stock and stir through Press the High Pressure function and set the time for 7 minutes Close the lid and press start Make sure the pressure limiting valve is set on Sealed After the 7 minutes is up open the lid and stir through half the Parmesan cheese and parsley Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese Please note that you can substitute the mushrooms with your favorite ingredients and follow the proc...

Page 35: ... Cook button set the timer to 81 2 hours and press Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set to Exhaust Once finished open the lid and add the spinach curry leaves and kaffir lime leaves and then cook on for a further 1 2 hour before closing the lid Ready to serve with flaked almonds Method Pressure Cook Open the lid and press the Brown button and Start Sauté the on...

Page 36: ...rsley Press the Cancel button once done Close the lid and lock Press the High Pressure button then set the timer for 4 minutes then press Start Make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Sealed To open the lid turn the pressure limiting valve to Exhaust Wait until the pressure has reduced and the safety release function allows you to open the lid Ready to serve Fish Stock Ingredients Mak...

Page 37: ... fillets 20m piece of fresh ginger peeled cut into matchsticks Steamed Asian greens to serve 1 shallot trimmed thinly sliced diagonally 1 long fresh red chilli optional halved deseeded thinly sliced 2 cups of basmati rice washed 1 small can of coconut cream Method Steam 1 Combine the sherry sugar oil and half the soy sauce in a small bowl 2 Place the fish in a parcel of foil with baking paper unde...

Page 38: ... heat oil add onion bacon and garlic Cook stirring for 5 minutes or until soft Add carrot parsnip celery and zucchini Cook stirring for 5 minutes 2 Add hot stock and tomatoes and risoni 3 Press cancel close the lid then press your rice function your cooker will automatically default to a 12 minutes Increase to 25 minutes cooking time Keeping the valve on Sealed 4 When your cooker in done season wi...

Page 39: ...ands to pull the ham off the bone Discard the bone Shred the ham Return the ham to the soup To warm up leave the lid open and press brown Serve with toasted Turkish bread Minestrone Soup Ingredients 125ml olive oil 1 brown onion diced 1 carrot diced 1 celery stick diced 2 garlic cloves chopped 1 5L water 1 bay leaf 1 medium zucchini diced 200g canned tomatoes chopped 100g broad beans bra soaked 15...

Page 40: ...the Cancel button Close the lid and press the Rice function The default time is 12 minutes increase time to 25 minutes and press Start Make sure the pressure limiting valve is set on Sealed Once done open the lid and pour the contents into a blender and process until smooth You can return the soup to the Multi Cooker and press the Keep Warm Function Add the butter and allow it to melt and stir thr...

Page 41: ...he duck breasts and cover with the sauce Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid Transfer the duck breast to a cutting board and shred the meat into bite size pieces Return the duck to the sauce Press the Brown button and start Cook for a further 10 minutes until the sauce is very thick Serve with fresh egg pasta e g Parpadelle fett...

Page 42: ...ring to the boil Press the Cancel button once browning is complete Next press the Slow Cook button set 41 2 hours on the timer and Start Add the duck breasts and cover with the sauce Close the lid and ensure the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid Arrange the bok choy quarters around the duck breast pushing them slightly into the cooking liquid Press the Brown butt...

Page 43: ...om of the pot using a wooden spoon Press the Cancel button once done Next press the Slow Cook button set 5 hours on the timer and then Start Add the chicken Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid If there is still a lot of liquid press the Brown button and cook until the liquid thickens Ready to serve Method Pressure Cook Open the ...

Page 44: ...ss Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid Add the chickpeas olives cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the sauce is very thick Once done top with the toasted almond flakes Method Pressure Cook Open the lid and press the Brown button and then Start Season the chicken pieces and heat the butter and olive oil Add the c...

Page 45: ...own Transfer to a bowl Add the onion and garlic to the cooker and cook stirring occasionally for 2 3 minutes or until lightly golden Add the lemon and cook for 1 2 minutes 2 Press the cancel button and then return the chicken to the cooker with the olives wine chicken stock and oregano Close the lid of the cooker then press your slow cooking button set for 2 hours Serve with mashed potato and stea...

Page 46: ...Top with sliced shallots and toasted sesame seeds Serve with steamed rice on a banana leaf if desired Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients Serves 4 8 chicken varied pieces 3 tbsp olive oil 1tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves chopped 1tbsp thyme chopped 2tbsp unsalted butter 1 white onion sliced thinly 250g button mushrooms quartered 875ml canned roma tomatoes 8tsp mini capers rinsed 1 tsp anchovy pa...

Page 47: ...ure limiting valve is set on Airtight To open the lid turn the pressure limiting valve to Sealed Wait until the pressure has reduced and the safety release function allows you to open the lid Electric Pressure Cooker Pork Recipes Chilli Verde Ingredients Serves 6 2tbsp olive oil 1kg boneless pork shoulder cut into cubes 1 small white onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves chopped 1tsp ground cumin 1...

Page 48: ...d the garlic and sauté for 1 minute Pour in the stock mix thoroughly and make sure you scrape the bottom of the pot Do not use any metal utensils Add the pork loin apricots orange juice and thyme Press the Cancel button when browning is complete Next press the Slow cook button set 5 6 hours on the timer and then press Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exh...

Page 49: ...e and set aside Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 8 minutes Then add the carrots celery and prosciutto and cook for a further 5 minutes Add the wine and stir making sure to get the brown bits off the bottom of the pot Do not use any metal utensils when cooking Add the canned tomato and heat for another 5 minutes Add the shankpieces stock thyme and oregano and stir gently Bring to boil and p...

Page 50: ... of the pot using a wooden spoon Add the veal pieces stock thyme springs stir gently and bring to boil Press the Cancel button once done Next press the Slow Cook button set 5 2 hours on the timer and then press Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid and add the carrots and cook for a further 20 minutes Then add the peas and a...

Page 51: ...ss Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid and add the bamboo shoots and stir trough and allow to sit for 10 minutes Ready to serve with toasted flaked almonds and chopped fresh mint Method Pressure Cook Open the lid press the Brown button and then press Start Season the beef pieces and heat the oil Add the beef pieces in batc...

Page 52: ... 6 hours and then press Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid and add the chopped bacon capsicum and potatoes and stir through Cook on slow cook for a further 1 hour Ready to serve with sour cream Method Pressure Cook Open the lid press the Brown button and then press Start Follow the slow cook instructions until you have ad...

Page 53: ...on once done Make sure you do not use any metal utensils when cooking Next press the Slow Cook button set 6 hours on the timer and then press Start Close the lid and make sure that the pressure limiting valve is set on Exhaust Once finished open the lid Serve with fresh egg pasta e g Parpadelle or Fettuccine Method Pressure Cook Open the lid press the Brown button and then press Start Sauté the on...

Page 54: ...son with salt and pepper Seal Shake to coat Press brown on your multi cooker and heat oil Cook lamb in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and remove 2 Add onion garlic and ginger to the multi cooker and cook stirring for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender Add chilli and curry paste Cook stirring for 1 minute or until fragrant Add coconut milk stock powder and 3 4 cup cold water Add cinnamon s...

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