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This is an Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage. 2. Before each use, check both the vent pipe (see Fig. A, page 5) and vent filter (see Fig.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cooker Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Cooker Cover 1. Before removing the cover, you will need to unlock the green locking latch. Begin by positioning the cooker so the digital display faces you. To unlock the latch, grasp the sides of the latch and turn it towards you until it stops (Fig. B). Lift the temperature sensor arm out of the sensor hole in the cover (Fig. C). 2.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 in each section of the recipes you will find instructions on the maximum fill level for each type of food. Always make sure cooking liquid has been added to the cooking pot. Two cups of liquid is the minimum amount. Always follow special procedures found on page 35 when pressure cooking dry beans, peas, and lentils. During cooking, these foods tend to froth and foam which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked.
PROGRESS BAR During the warmup period, the progress bar will scroll to indicate the unit is heating. Once cooking begins, the progress bar will start to light up. It will increase in length as cooking progresses to correspond with the cooking time (e.g., if 15 minutes of a 20 minute program have elapsed, 75% of the bars will be illuminated). PRESSURE/SLOW COOK SETTING INDICATOR Both pressure cooking and slow cooking have a HIGH and LOW setting.
mode. Turn the control knob to adjust the time. Once you have set the desired time, if you want to adjust the pressure from HIGH to LOW, press the control knob again. HIGH will flash. Turn the control knob until LOW is flashing. Press the start button to activate the unit. If you accidentally select the wrong pressure setting or time, simply press cancel to reset the cooker and try again. High pressure is suitable for meat, poultry, soups, and stews.
14. After pressure is completely reduced and potential air bubbles dispersed, unlock the cover as described on the top of page 6. When removing the cover, lift it toward you to keep any steam away from you. Place cover upside down on counter. CAUTION! Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cooker cover when removing it. Steam and hot liquid can cause burns. 15. Remove food from cooker using a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil.
The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body. Soaking the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the pot is desired, do not soak for more than 2 hours as this may damage the nonstick finish.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Sometimes when pressure cooking, I notice beads of moisture forming in the area of the pressure release valve and hear what sounds like escaping steam before the timer begins to count down. Is there something I am doing wrong? No. Both are normal and can be expected as part of pressure cooking. 2. I accidentally selected the wrong program and pressed the start button and the cooker is not allowing me to select the right program. What can I do? Press the cancel button.
PRESSURE COOKING RECIPES Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Soups and Stews This pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stews. Included are a few favorite recipes. If you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it using one of the recipes in this book as your guide. If adding dry beans and peas, they first must be soaked according to the directions on page 35.
Meat and Poultry Traditional Beef Stew 6 ¾ 1 4 4 ¼ 1½ 8 3 2 3 1½ 3 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced cup all-purpose flour teaspoon salt pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes Vegetable oil cups beef broth cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste pounds small red potatoes, halved ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced cups sliced carrot cups chopped onion large cloves garlic, minced teaspoons dried thyme bay leaves ••••••• Salt and pepper With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, a
Meat and Poultry Timetable Savory Pot Roast PRESET PROGRAM COOKING TIME (Minutes) PRESSURE RELEASE METHOD Brisket* or Corned Beef (5–5½ pounds) ROAST 60–70 Natural Chuck Roast (5–5½ pounds) ROAST 45–50 Natural Rump Roast (5–5½ pounds) ROAST 60–65 Natural Oxtail ROAST 45–50 Natural Shank RIBS 22–24 Natural Short Ribs RIBS 27–30 Natural Stew Meat (1-inch cubes) STEW 5 Natural Shoulder Roast (5–5½ pounds) ROAST 45–50 Natural Stew Meat (1-inch cubes) STEW 5 Natural Chick
Italian-Style Beef Shanks 6 beef shanks (about 5 pounds), 1¼ inches thick 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ cup red wine 1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning* 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes ••••••• Gremolata (recipe below) *Tip: Za’atar is a Middle-Eastern spice blend. If za’atar is not available, make your own using the following recipe.
Ropa Vieja 1 (5- to 5½-pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (14.
Fish and Seafood Vegetables Fish/seafood cook very quickly under pressure, and the cooking time required is directly related to the thickness of the food. To prevent overcooking, do not cook fish/seafood that is less than ¾ inch thick. For fish/seafood more than 1 inch thick, cook for the suggested time in the timetable below and then allow the cover to remain on the pressure cooker for another minute after the air vent/cover lock has dropped.
PRESET PROGRAM COOKING TIME (Minutes) Sliced, ½ inch thick VEGGIES (LOW) 3–4 Potatoes (sweet) Sliced, ½–¾ inch thick VEGGIES (HIGH) 3–4 Potatoes (white) Whole, 2½-inch diameter Whole, 1½-inch diameter Sliced, ¾ inch thick VEGGIES (HIGH) VEGGIES (HIGH) VEGGIES (HIGH) 17–18 8–10 5–6 Rutabaga Cubed or sliced, 1 inch thick VEGGIES (HIGH) 7–8 Squash, summer (yellow, zucchini) Sliced, ½ inch thick VEGGIES (LOW) 0–1 Squash, winter (acorn) Halved VEGGIES (HIGH) 12 Squash, winter (buttercup)
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Carrots and Parsnips ¼ cup butter 2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into ½-inch slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into ¾-inch slices 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth Seasoning options: Instead of ground ginger, use 1 teaspoon dried sage or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. With cooking pot in cooker body, select the SAUTÉ function, press start, and preheat cooker.
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Timetable Soak beans and whole peas, according to information on page 35. Lentils do not require soaking. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS. Close and secure cover. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Select the BEANS function. Adjust time, if necessary, according to the times indicated in the timetable below and press start. After cooking is complete, use natural pressure release (see page 14).
Grains Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and other nutrients. Grains are low in fat and can be prepared quickly and conveniently with no soaking required. However, some grains foam and froth during cooking, so the following precautions should be observed. ● Do not cook more than 4 cups of grains at one time.
Barley Salad with Fruits, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Pickled Red Onion (recipe below) 2 cups pearl barley 4 cups water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ••••••• ⅔ cup dried cranberries ⅓ cup olive oil ⅓ cup pomegranate molasses* 2 tablespoons clementine orange zest 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ••••••• 4 clementine oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise 2 cups arugula ½ cup pomegranate seeds ½ cup Pickled Red Onion ½ cup crumbled blue cheese ½ cup walnut pieces, to
Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce Orange Cheesecake 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, well drained 20 ounces cream cheese (2½ eight-ounce packages) ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs ¾ cup crushed vanilla wafers 2 cups water Cut aluminum foil to fit bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Place foil into pan and lightly grease foil. Decoratively arrange orange sections on prepared bottom of springform pan. Beat cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
SLOW COOKING RECIPES Fire Fighter’s Chili Due to the nature of slow cooking, meat does not brown as it would if cooked in a skillet or oven. It is not necessary to brown meat or poultry before slow cooking, but you may prefer the flavor and appearance of browned meat. Browning ground beef, bacon, and sausage before slow cooking may be desirable to remove excess fat. Avoid removing the cover during slow cooking because it will result in significant loss of heat and steam.
RECIPE INDEX CONSUMER SERVICE INFORMATION Pressure Cooking 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.
Presto® Limited Warranty (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.
