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5 Quart Electronic Pressure Cooker

with Digital Preset Programs

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AND EATING WELL

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If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer
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Please read operating instructions before using this 
product. Please keep original box and packing materials 
in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC.  Toll Free (800) 275-8273  
Model WPPCR020    Printed in China    REV 6.0

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Page 1: ... visit our website at wphousewares com Please read operating instructions before using this product Please keep original box and packing materials in the event that service is required W P APPLIANCES INC Toll Free 800 275 8273 Model WPPCR020 Printed in China REV 6 0 All trademarks service marks and trade names collectively the Marks are proprietary to Wolfgang Puck World Wide GA_5QPressureCookerWP...

Page 2: ... unit over 2 3 full When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables do not fill the unit over 1 2 full Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure See Using Your Pressure Cooker section of this manual 9 Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaron...

Page 3: ...auranteurs in America is credited with reviving California s rich culinary heritage His cooking innovations a result of blending fresh California ingredients with his classical French techniques are enjoyed by world leaders stars and fellow chefs alike He established other trend setting restaurants like Postrio Chinois on Main in Santa Monica Trattoria del Lupo Cut and his latest creation Jai an A...

Page 4: ...ssure Cooker Housing Removable Cooking Pot Anti Blockage Cover for Steam Release Valve prevents food particles from enterning valve Float Valve Sealing Gasket Water Collector on back of appliance Underside of Cooker Lid Pointer Finger Grip Actual product may differ slightly from photo shown above GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual_GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual 7 11 11 3 38 PM Page 5 Meijer com ...

Page 5: ...ressure Cooker Settings TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS Heat Light indicates pressure cooker is heating to selected function Warm When the timer has expired the pressure cooker automatically switches to Keep Warm temperature The Warm indicator light will illuminate Delay Time Use to delay pressure cooking for up to 9 hours Time Use to add cooking time to any preset function Keep Warm Cancel Press thi...

Page 6: ...cooking rice on page 12 2 Make sure gasket is securely positioned in the inner lid Always examine the gasket before installing and before each use Make sure it is in good working order and free of any tears 3 Secure the lid on pressure cooker by aligning the Triangle Unlock symbol see figure 1 on the pressure cooker housing with Arch symbol on the pressure cooker lid Turn the lid clockwise until t...

Page 7: ...utes for Rice Meat Vegetable Soup and Stew Delaying time After selecting the desired cooking function you can delay the start time for up to 9 hours by pressing DELAY TIME until total delay time is displayed Countdown will begin once colon starts flashing Using Your Pressure Cooker cont Keep Warm Cancel When pressure cooking is complete the pressure cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm Th...

Page 8: ...the gasket since it will stay compressed during non use 13 Helpful Hints Read this manual thoroughly and follow all recommendations Be familiar with the recipe and have all ingredients ready before you begin Be sure the lid is secured properly before beginning You may wish to brown some meats before cooking with other ingredients To do so select any cooking function and preheat pressure cooker wit...

Page 9: ...16 15 Recipes Figure 1 Figure 2 GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual_GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual 7 11 11 3 38 PM Page 15 Meijer com ...

Page 10: ... off heat and skim off liquid fat glistening on the surface Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired Serve hot with spaetzle dumplings potatoes rice or Kaiser rolls Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy Rutledge Hill Press 2004 1 cup water 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon caraway seeds toasted in a dry skillet over medium low heat until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes and then coarse...

Page 11: ...sy Wolfgang Puck Pizza Pasta and More Random House 2000 19 Pressure Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 pounds pork butt cut crosswise into 1 4 inch thick slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons commercial barbecue rub 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup good quality canned chicken broth 1 2 cup good quality bottled barbecue sauce METHOD 1 Selec...

Page 12: ...on about 1 2 pound peeled trimmed and sliced 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped Kosher salt 1 medium tomato about 1 2 pound blanched peeled seeded and diced 1 1 2 teaspoons ground cumin Pinch of sugar Freshly ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 quarts homemade chicken or vegetable stock or store bought 1 cup heavy cream Chopped fresh chives for garnish METHOD 1 Cut heads ...

Page 13: ... with a wooden spoon until evenly browned 3 Remove cooking pot from pressure cooker and drain fat from cooked meat Remove cooked meat and set aside 4 Place empty cooking pot back into pressure cooker When hot again add remaining oil onion garlic chipotle powder chili powder cumin oregano and paprika Sauté until onions are tender 5 Add cooked meat and all remaining ingredients except for the masa h...

Page 14: ...ot and drain fat 5 Replace cooking pot and add onion carrots and garlic Cook for a couple of minutes 6 Add red wine and begin scraping the bits up from the bottom of the pan 7 Add shanks back to cooking pot 8 Add tomatoes beef broth and pearl onions 9 Lock lid in place 10 Select Meat function and set timer for 40 minutes 11 When cook cycle is complete and all pressure has been released remove lid ...

Page 15: ...s homemade chicken or vegetable stock or store bought heated 1 cup heavy cream 1 sprig of fresh rosemary Garnish 1 recipe Cranberry Relish page 28 1 recipe Cardamom Cream page 29 1 2 recipe Spiced Caramelized Pecans page 30 4 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil METHOD 1 Cut squash in half and discard seeds 2 Cut off outside peeling from squash and cut into 2 inch pieces 3 Place all soup ingredients excep...

Page 16: ...ing a little more sugar each time until all the sugar is used and all the nuts are coated Do not use hands or a spoon to toss The nuts should have a glaze of sugar 3 Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil keeping the oil at 350 degrees F Cook until golden brown about 3 minutes stirring occasionally Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Pizza Pasta Mor...

Page 17: ...y pass soup through a fine strainer after puréeing Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Pizza Pasta More Random House 2000 31 Tortilla Soup 6 8 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 ears of fresh corn husks removed 4 or 5 large garlic cloves peeled 1 small onion about 3 ounces peeled trimmed and quartered 1 small jalapeño pepper trimmed and seeded 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 corn tortillas cut into 1 inch squares 2 large ...

Page 18: ...function again and bring stew back to a boil uncovered to thicken and cook out flour flavor 9 Taste for seasoning and serve with chopped fresh parsley Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 33 Cream of Root Vegetable Soup 6 8 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 cups chicken stock 2 medium stalks celery chopped 1 large leek white part only sliced 1 large russet potato peeled and chopped 1 large tur...

Page 19: ...ul hot or cold Try dropping a teaspoon of fresh pesto and some olive oil in each bowl of soup right before serving Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 35 Quick Chicken Pot Pie 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 package 10 ounces frozen puff pastry shells 2 cups chicken stock 15 whole frozen chicken tenders 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bag 16 ounces frozen pearl onions 1 bag 16 ounces frozen mixed ...

Page 20: ...carrot peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery trimmed and chopped 1 cup red wine 5 pounds roma tomatoes cored blanched peeled seeded and chopped 1 4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 spice sachet 1 spring of each rosemary basil oregano and parsley 1 bay leaf and 1 2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns wrapped together in cheesecloth tied together in a bundle 2 cups chicken stock 1 pinch red pepper ...

Page 21: ... 7 Taste for seasoning Serve as an accompaniment to your favorite pork dish Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck 39 Stuffed Peppers 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef cooked 1 cup cooked white rice salt and pepper 1 small onion diced 1 2 cup mozzarella cheese 4 medium peppers stem tops and insides removed 3 cups beef stock 1 can 14 5 ounces tomato sauce METHOD 1 Combine cooked ground beef rice on...

Page 22: ...hokes to serving platter keeping juices in cooking pot 8 Select Vegetable function again Bring sauce to a boil uncovered until reduce by half Pour over artichokes Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 41 Green Risotto 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 2 cup olive oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 1 2 cups Arborio rice 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup fresh spinach leaves pureed 1 teaspoon salt ME...

Page 23: ...ed with hot stock Serve mustard and horseradish on the side Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 43 Spicy Honey Glazed Baby Pork Ribs 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons sesame oil 1 cup chicken stock or water 2 slabs baby pork ribs 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup sake 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic METHOD...

Page 24: ...talks celery cut into 1 inch pieces 8 medium creamer potatoes halved 1 pound baby carrots 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon butter room temperature METHOD 1 Season roast with salt pepper and garlic powder 2 Select Meat function Add oil to cooking pot When oil is hot add the roast and sear well on both sides 3 Add stock V 8 juice onion garlic thyme and celery 4 Lock lid in place Select Meat function ...

Page 25: ... using a blowtorch I do not find that caramelizing the sugar works well under the oven broiler If you do not have a torch make the Microwave Caramel recipe on page 55 or omit the caramelized sugar step Recipe courtesy Marian Getz Wolfgang Puck Chef 47 Flan 4 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 3 4 cup of sugar 3 large eggs beaten 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can 12 ounces evaporated ...

Page 26: ...erving Serve with Raspberry Sauce and garnish with mint and fresh raspberries Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 49 Creamy Dreamy Rice Pudding 4 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup rice such as long grain my favorite is baby basmati 1 tablespoon unsalted butter important to control foaming 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 split vanilla bean Tahitian preferred 1 2 cups half and hal...

Page 27: ...ter Place ramekins on towel taking care to keep them level You may be able stack them all in the pressure cooker by building the ramekins up pyramid style If not cook them in two separate batches 7 Lock lid in place Select Rice setting and set timer for 8 minutes 8 When cooking cycle is complete allow pressure to release naturally When all pressure has been released remove lid tilting it away from...

Page 28: ...eam cheese 1 2 cup granulated sugar zest and juice from 1 lemon 2 large eggs METHOD 1 Combine butter and wafer crumbs in the bottom of a 6 inch spring form pan Press and flatten to cover bottom Set aside 2 Combine cream cheese and sugar in food processor Pulse and scrape down until smooth Add zest juice and eggs Pulse only until no visible egg remains Do not over mix 3 Scrape mixture into prepared...

Page 29: ...s INGREDIENTS 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons excellent quality pure vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 3 croissants cut into 2 inch pieces stale is fine 1 2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips METHOD 1 Spray or grease a 6 cup baking mold or pan Set ...

Page 30: ...t 20 2 Chicken quartered 1 Meat 20 2 Chicken split breast bone in Up to 6 Meat 15 2 Chicken whole 3 lbs Meat 20 3 Chuck Roast 3 lbs Meat 75 2 3 Clams in shells 1 dozen Meat 2 1 Corned Beef 3 lbs Meat 90 3 Cornish Game Hens 2 Meat 20 2 Baby Back Ribs 2 slabs Meat 20 2 Fish Fillets 2 6 oz Meat 5 1 Fish Steaks 1 2 thick Meat 4 1 1 2 Lamb shanks 2 3 lbs Meat 30 2 Lobster 1 2 lbs Meat 5 2 Octopus whole...

Page 31: ...60 59 Recipe Notes Recipe Notes GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual_GA_5QPressureCookerWPPCR020manual 7 11 11 3 38 PM Page 59 Meijer com ...

Page 32: ...ormal household use we will repair or replace at our discretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves defective or replace unit with a comparable model To obtain service under the terms of this warranty call Toll Free 800 275 8273 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS UNITS PURCHASED AND USED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND DOES NOT COVER Damages from improper installation Defects other than manufact...

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