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Owner’s Manual

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MODELS: PPC771 (6 qt.) - PPC773 (10 qt.)

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Page 1: ...Save These Instructions For Household Use Only Owner s Manual Warranty Information Inside MODELS PPC771 6 qt PPC773 10 qt ...

Page 2: ...red using conventional stovetop methods It s that simple For decades our culinary design division has created some of the most useful and popular kitchen appliances for worldwide use The Power Pressure Cooker XL is the latest in our distinguished line We have tested and perfected the right combination of metals cooking surfaces and digital technology that will guarantee rave reviews at mealtimes f...

Page 3: ...Temperature Sensors 6 Temperature Cut Off Device 7 Magnetic Sensor for Lid B Special Features 11 1 Digital Display 2 Warm Mode 3 Sterile Environment 4 Red Pressure Indicator 5 Pressure Release Valve 6 One Touch Technology Instructions for Use 12 A Preparing for Use 12 Check Parts Accessories Conduct Test Run with Water Only B Operation Instructions 14 Pressure Cooking Time Charts 16 Frequently Ask...

Page 4: ...fficult to rotate DO NOT FORCE IT OPEN this indicates that cooker is still under pressure See SAFELY RELEASE PRESSURE in PREPARING FOR USE p 12 9 Once pressure is released follow instructions to open Lid See OPEN LID in PREPARING FOR USE p 13 ALWAYS OPEN LID AWAY FROM FACE AND BODY to avoid steam burns 10 Some foods such as rice or beans expand and create foam when cooking and need special cooking...

Page 5: ...IN THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER INNER POT PROVIDED NEVER IMMERSE HOUSING IN WATER IF UNIT FALLS OR ACCIDENTALLY BECOMES IMMERSED IN WATER UNPLUG FROM WALL OUTLET IMMEDIATELY DO NOT REACH INTO LIQUID IF UNIT IS PLUGGED IN AND IMMERSED DO NOT IMMERSE OR RINSE CORDS OR PLUGS IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS Visit www PowerPressureCooker com for additional safety and cooking tips Always attach electrical cord to ...

Page 6: ...D TOP VIEW LID UNDERSIDE WITHOUT RUBBER GASKET Float Valve Lock Symbols Magnetic Sensor Pressure Release Valve Red Pressure Indicator Magnetic Sensor Float Valve Float Valve Sealing Ring Red Pressure Indicator Red Pressure Indicator Sealing Ring Pressure Release Valve Lid Handle ...

Page 7: ...ly before use If any part appears damaged do not use this product and contact supplier using customer service number located in the back of this owner s manual For replacement parts visit www PowerPressureCooker com FRONT INNER POT Measuring Cup Lid Underside with Rubber Gasket Condensation Collector Steamer Tray AC Cord Ladle LED Display Control Panel Base Max Fill Line Varies per model ...

Page 8: ...ed in several different configurations to achieve maximum cooking flexibility in the Power Pressure Cooker XL Only included with units purchased online or by phone The 3 Layer Wire Rack is the optimal Power Pressure Cooker accessory for poaching steaming or cooking different foods at one time Each of the 3 layers can be positioned differently depending on what you re cooking See assembly instructi...

Page 9: ...the inner pot handles pointing upwards Add liquid called for in recipe Place food on Rack A and proceed with recipe Position 3 Use this positioning when cooking food that does not require a longer handle for removal Insert Rack B 1 into the inner pot feet side down Add liquid called for in recipe Place food on Rack B 1 and proceed with recipe Position 4 Creates 3 independent cooking layers within ...

Page 10: ... unit malfunction causing internal temperature to rise beyond the SAFE limit device will cut off power supply and will not automatically reset 7 MAGNETIC SENSOR FOR LID Assures Lid is properly closed before it will pressurize If Lid is not on correctly a beeping noise will occur and LID will appear on the LED display indicating that Lid is not fully closed NOTE The Sauté and Slow Cooking presets d...

Page 11: ...F 120 C Traditional stovetop cooking temperatures reach 212 F 100 C The higher cooking temperature obtained with a pressure cooker provides a more sterile environment and faster cooking times 4 RED PRESSURE INDICATOR Indicates when unit is safe to open If in the UP position unit is under pressure When indicator drops DOWN the unit is not under pressure and you may remove the Lid 5 PRESSURE RELEASE...

Page 12: ...pressurize If Lid is not on correctly when starting cycle a beeping noise will occur and the word LID will appear on the display indicating Lid is not fully closed NOTE The Sauté and Slow Cooking options will not need the lid on to cook It s recommended to have the lid on while slow cooking to prevent splatter 4 CLOSE PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE Rotate Pressure Release Valve on Lid to LOCK position by ...

Page 13: ...ETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY 8 OPEN LID When all pressure has escaped unit Red Pressure Indicator on Lid will drop DOWN indicating the unit is not under pressure and that it is safe to open Lid See Fig F Open lid by rotating handle clockwise A single beep will be heard Lift lid with handle WARNING PREVENT BURNS DO NOT TOUCH STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR ONLY USE BLA...

Page 14: ...LOAD INNER POT ABOVE MAX FILL LINE See IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS p 4 Place the Inner Pot in housing 5 Place Lid on cooker using safe guidelines provided See ATTACHING LID in PREPARING FOR USE p 12 6 Rotate Pressure Release Valve to CLOSE position See CLOSE PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE in PREPARING FOR USE p 12 7 SELECT COOKING MODE Based on recipe choose from several cooking modes that can be used alone or i...

Page 15: ...select cooking mode and cooking time if necessary Timer will begin countdown and cooking cycle will start immediately following selected wait period 10 Once cooking mode and time is selected a rotating effect will appear on the LED display to signify that the unit is building pressure 11 When the unit is under full pressure the Red Pressure Indicator will move to UP position DURING THIS TIME DO NO...

Page 16: ...si Soup Stew 10 mins 10 30 60 mins 10 60 mins 109 C 228 F 50 kPa 7 2 psi Slow Cook 2 hrs 2 6 12 hrs 2 12 hrs 79 93 C 174 199 F 30 kPa 4 3 psi Rice Risotto 6 mins 6 18 25 mins 6 25 mins 109 C 228 F 50 kPa 7 2 psi Beans Lentils 5 mins 5 15 30 mins 5 30 mins 109 C 228 F 50 kPa 7 2 psi Fish Veg Steam 2 mins 2 4 10 mins 2 10 mins 109 C 228 F 50 kPa 7 2 psi Meat Chicken 15 mins 15 40 60 mins 15 60 mins ...

Page 17: ...ish soup or stock 1 4 5 6 Vegetable Liquid Amount cups Approx Time min Asparagus thin whole 1 1 2 Beans fava 1 4 Beans green 1 2 3 Beans lima 1 2 Beets medium 1 10 Broccoli pieces 1 2 Brussels sprouts whole 1 4 Carrots 1 in pieces 1 4 Corn on the cob 1 3 Pearl onions whole 1 2 Potatoes 1 1 2 in chunks 1 6 Potatoes whole medium 1 10 11 Squash acorn halved 1 7 Squash summer zucchini 1 4 NOTE All pre...

Page 18: ...ture the rotating effect on the LED display will end and the countdown clock will begin This time is dependent upon volume concentration and ratios of solid to liquid in cooker generally 5 to 40 minutes 6 Can you change the cook time from the default setting Yes You can increase the cook time two ways Select QUICK MEDIUM or WELL These are pre programmed settings that will give a pre determined tim...

Page 19: ...n if necessary to remove any blockages that may have occurred during cooking process Check to see that the interior spring loaded part moves freely by pressing down on it Check to see that it s free from debris 6 Rinse upper and underside of Lid with warm water making sure Float Valve and Red Pressure Indicator are free from debris Both valves on underside of Lid should be able to move up and down...

Page 20: ... of Float Valve Visit www PowerPressureCooker com for replacement parts Pressure Release Valve is not in proper position Adjust Pressure Release Valve to CLOSE position Appliance is not filled with enough food or water Check recipe for proper quantities of solids and liquids Air is escaping from rim of Lid and or from Pressure Release Valve Call customer service for repair 973 287 5169 Float Valve...

Page 21: ...or Indicator Code E3 Overheated Error Indicator Code E4 Pressure switch malfunction DISPLAY ERROR INDICATOR NOTE DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCE Contact customer service for further information Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Capacity of Inner Pot Working Pressure Safety Working Pressure PPC771 AC 120V 60HZ 1000W 6 qt 0 80 kPa 80 90 kPa PPC773 AC 120V 60HZ 1400W 10...

Page 22: ...es Altering times given in a recipe may destroy the nutrients and flavor in foods Food enzymes can promote the growth of mold and yeast which in turn will cause food to spoil These agents can be destroyed by achieving a temperature of 212 F with steam canning methods However other contaminants such as salmonella staphylococcus aureus and clostridium botulinum the cause of botulism may develop Kill...

Page 23: ...0 kPa 11 6 psi Up to 2000 ft above sea level the Power Pressure Cooker XL produces sufficient pressure and heat to safely process all foods for canning The temperature at which water will boil can vary depending upon your location in regards to sea level The Power Pressure Cooker XL will operate properly up to a maximum altitude of 2000 ft above sea level Do not use this unit for pressure canning ...

Page 24: ...e a specific number of jars per session Jars with self sealing lids are suggested for use PPC771 four 4 16 oz 1 pint wide mouth jars PPC773 seven 7 16 oz 1 pint wide mouth jars JAR CLEANING Always wash empty jars in hot water with detergent either by hand or in dishwasher Rinse thoroughly Scale or hard water films on jars are easily removed by soaking jars for several hours in a solution containin...

Page 25: ...ng and seals may fail If Screw Bands are too tight air cannot vent during processing and food will discolor during storage Over tightening also may cause lids to buckle and jars to break especially with raw packed pressure processed food 6 Place Inner Pot of Pressure Cooker in base Place Wire Rack in bottom of Inner Pot see Fig F Place filled sealed jars on Wire Rack see Fig G Maximum jar quantity...

Page 26: ... to jars When pressed in center there should not be any give or springing motion If this happens the canning process was not successful and food must be re processed immediately or refrigerated and used within a few days NOTE Never re tighten lids after processing jars As jars cool the contents contract pulling the self sealing lid firmly against the jar to form a high vacuum 13 Place finished jar...

Page 27: ...bility or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 3 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Procedure for Replacement or Return within the 60 d...

Page 28: ...product has been manufactured to the highest standards Should you have any problem our friendly customer service staff is here to help you 973 287 5169 Distributed by Tristar Products Inc Fairfield NJ 07004 2017 Tristar Products Inc Made in China PPC_771 773_6 10QT_IB_TP_ENG_V3_171019 ...

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