Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker CPC 600A User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Recipe  
Booklet  
Reverse Side  
CuisinartElectric Pressure Cooker  
CPC-600A  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
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A short power-supply cord is provided to  
reduce the risks resulting from becoming  
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
7. Handle  
8. Outer Body  
9. Heating Plate  
10. Base  
Longer extension cords are available  
and may be used if care is exercised  
in their use.  
11. Power Cord  
12. Lid Handle  
13. Lid  
If a long extension cord is used, the marked  
electrical rating of the extension cord must  
be at least as great as the electrical rating  
of the appliance, and the longer cord  
should be arranged so that it will not drape  
over the or tabletop where it can be pulled  
on by children or tripped over.  
14. Sealing Ring Supporting Cover  
15. Rubber Grommet  
16. Upper Ring  
17. Control Panel  
CONTENTS  
18. Trivet - Used for some recipes such  
as desserts. See Recipe Booklet.  
Important Safeguards........................... 2  
Special Cord Set Instructions .............. 2  
Introduction .......................................... 3  
Parts and Features............................... 3  
Before First Use ................................... 4  
Instructions for Use.............................. 4  
Operating Instructions.......................... 5  
Pressure Cooker Settings .................... 6  
Safety Valves........................................ 6  
Cleaning ............................................... 7  
Troubleshooting.................................... 7  
Warranty ............................................... 8  
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INTRODUCTION  
You’re about to experience a better,  
faster, and healthier way of cooking. Your  
CuisinartElectric Pressure Cooker seals  
in steam to cook hotter and faster, and it  
seals in nutrients as well. Cook in less  
water and experience textures and tastes  
that are simply sensational. Features easy  
touch-button settings, a countdown timer,  
and a cooking pot big enough for a pot  
roast with all the fixings. Enjoy!  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
1. Pressure Limit Valve  
2. Red Float Valve (Pressure Indicator)  
3. Push Rod  
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4. Sealing Ring  
5. Cooking Pot  
6. Condensation Collector  
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exceed 60% of the capacity of the  
cooking pot (figure 1). For foods such  
as dried vegetables and beans, or  
rice and grains, the total volume must  
not exceed 50% capacity (figure 2).  
Note: Overfilling may clog the  
pressure limit valve which can  
cause excess pressure to develop.  
Always use at least ½ cup liquid  
when pressure cooking.  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
Remove any packaging materials and  
promotional labels from your electric  
pressure cooker.  
Be sure all parts have been included  
before discarding any packaging  
materials. You may want to keep the box  
and packing materials for use at a  
later date.  
Before using your CuisinartElectric  
Pressure Cooker for the first time, remove  
any dust from shipping by wiping clean  
with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the  
lid and the cooking pot. The cooking pot  
can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with  
warm soapy water. Rinse with clean  
water, towel or air dry, and place in the  
pressure cooker.  
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(1)  
3. To lock the lid in place, remove any  
food residue from upper rim of  
cooking pot to ensure a proper seal.  
Make sure sealing ring is securely in  
place on sealing ring supporting  
cover (figure 3). Hold knob on sealing  
ring supporting cover and press  
firmly over the centre post of inner lid  
to secure (figure 4). Place lid on  
pressure cooker and turn it  
1. Place the pressure cooker on a  
clean, flat surface where you intend  
to cook.  
2. Place the condensation collector in  
rear of the unit until it clicks into  
place (as shown below; also see  
#6 on diagram, page 3).  
counterclockwise into position.  
Note: When placing lid on pressure  
cooker, the float valve should be  
facing the left.  
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(3)  
(4)  
3. Place the pressure limit valve on the  
lid, as shown in figures 5 and 5a.  
Note: The pressure limit valve does  
not click or lock into place. Even  
though it will have a loose fit, it is  
safely secured.  
Position the pressure limit valve  
(located on lid) as directed in figure 5  
and 5a, ensuring it is set to the  
position. Note: The pressure limit  
valve does not click or lock into  
place. Even though it will have a  
loose fit, it is safely secured. The float  
in handle must be fully down to  
properly seal the pot before cooking.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR USE  
Once the pressure cooker is assembled  
properly, you are ready to begin pressure  
cooking.  
1. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn  
clockwise and lift.  
2. Remove cooking pot from pressure  
cooker and add food and liquids as  
the recipe directs. Note: The total  
volume of food and liquid must not  
(5)  
(5a)  
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5. Plug the power cord into the pressure  
cooker and then into the wall outlet.  
Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm  
light will turn on and unit will beep to  
indicate cooking is complete.  
The LED display will show  
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NOTE: The Keep Warm setting should not  
be used for more than 12 hours. The  
quality or texture of the food will begin to  
change after 1 hour on Keep Warm. In the  
Keep Warm setting, a little condensation  
in the upper ring is normal.  
OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
With the unit on and the LED displayed,  
press the MENU button to select the  
desired cooking function. The function  
light will flash.  
To Reset or Cancel  
Users can reset the function or cancel the  
timing setup anytime by pressing the  
START/CANCEL button.  
After Selecting Browning, Sauté,  
or Simmer  
Press START, and unit will begin to heat  
up. When browning, sautéing or  
To Remove Lid  
simmering is complete, press START/  
CANCEL to cancel and cover the cooker  
as directed. Press menu again and select  
Low or High Pressure function.  
When pressure cooking cycle is finished,  
the unit will automatically switch to the  
Keep Warm position. At this point you  
may choose to release pressure in one  
of three ways – Natural Pressure Release,  
Quick Pressure Release, or a combination  
of both. The choice will be dictated by  
the particular food being cooked and  
indications in the recipe. If adapting your  
own recipe for pressure cooking, find a  
similar recipe in our recipe booklet and  
use that as a guide.  
After Selecting Low or High Pressure  
Press TIME to select number of minutes  
needed for pressure cooking. Time  
increases in 1-minute increments up to  
40 minutes. Time increases in 5-minute  
increments of 40 to 99 minutes.  
Once cooking time is programmed,  
press START/CANCEL to start the  
cooking process. As the unit heats up  
and pressure builds, the red float will  
rise. The amount of liquid and other  
ingredients in the pressure cooker  
determines the length of time needed for  
full pressure to build – generally 5 to 40  
minutes depending on the recipe. (A red  
blinking dot on lower-right hand corner  
of LED indicates the unit is on and  
heating up.)  
1. Natural Pressure Release – Following  
pressure cooking, allow the unit to  
remain on Keep Warm. The pressure  
will begin to drop – time for pressure  
to drop will depend on the amount of  
liquid in the pressure cooker and the  
length of time that pressure was  
maintained. Natural Pressure Release  
will take from 12 to 30 minutes.  
During this time cooking continues,  
so it is recommended for certain cuts  
of meats, and some desserts. When  
pressure is fully released, the float  
(pressure indicator) will drop and the  
lid will unlock to open.  
Note: When full pressure is reached,  
red light in the lower right-hand  
corner of the LED will stop flashing  
and remain lit. Pressure cooking will  
begin and the timer will start to  
count down.  
2. Quick Pressure Release – Following  
pressure cooking you will hear a  
series of beeps indicating the  
process is finished. Turn off and pull  
the handle of the pressure limit valve  
forward (see figures 6 and 6a). Do not  
touch with your hand. Use tongs or  
another tool.  
The raised red float indicates you are  
cooking under pressure. The lid is  
double-locked and cannot be opened.  
YOU SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO  
OPEN THE LID WHILE PRESSURE  
COOKING.  
Automatic Keep Warm Feature  
When LED display reaches  
, the  
pressure cooker automatically shifts to  
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Browning foods in a small amount of  
fat in this way seals the outer  
surfaces of meats and vegetables,  
producing a visually appealing,  
flavourful exterior with a moist, tender  
interior. Browning reduces the time it  
takes full pressure to build and  
pressure cooking to begin.  
(6)  
(6a)  
Steam will immediately begin to  
release through the valve. Keep face  
and hands away from steam as it is  
released, and do not release pressure  
under hanging cabinets, which can  
be damaged by steam. When  
4. Sauté – The preset temperature,  
done prior to pressure cooking with  
lid removed, allows you to quickly  
soften vegetables in a small amount  
of fat or liquid without browning, and  
to cook items such as rice (Arborio,  
brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for  
pilafs and risottos. Sautéing reduces  
the time it takes full pressure to build  
and pressure cooking to begin.  
pressure is fully released, the  
pressure indicator will drop and the  
lid will unlock to open. Using Quick  
Pressure Release stops the pressure  
cooking immediately. If further cooking  
is necessary, the unit may be returned  
to Pressure, or the food may be further  
cooked on the Simmer Setting.  
5. Simmer – This preset temperature  
allows you to cook liquids at a lower  
temperature. It is primarily used to  
finish cooking some items, i.e. to  
add ingredients to a risotto, sauce,  
or stew or to continue cooking  
process to achieve preferred texture.  
Simmering reduces the time it takes  
full pressure to build and pressure  
cooking to begin.  
3. Combination Natural Pressure Release  
and Quick Pressure Release – For  
some recipes, we have chosen to use  
a combination of Natural Pressure  
Release and Quick Pressure Release.  
Allow Natural Pressure Release for  
the time indicated in the recipe (food  
will continue to cook slightly) followed  
by Quick Pressure Release.  
6. Keep Warm – Holds and keeps  
cooked food warm for up to 12 hours  
(see next page).  
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION  
WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE  
TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO PULL  
HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT VALVE  
FORWARD.  
SAFETY VALVES  
There are seven safety devices installed  
in the pressure cooker to assure its  
reliability.  
When the red float is completely down,  
turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove.  
1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device  
The appliance will not start  
pressurizing until the lid is closed  
and locked properly.  
PRESSURE  
COOKER  
SETTINGS  
1. Low Pressure  
2. High Pressure  
The lid cannot be opened if the  
appliance is filled with pressure.  
2. Pressure Control Device  
The correct pressure level is  
automatically maintained during the  
cooking cycle.  
3. Browning –  
This preset  
3. Pressure Limit Valve  
The pressure limit valve will release  
air automatically when the pressure  
inside exceeds the preset  
temperature.  
temperature  
allows cooking  
over high heat,  
without the lid,  
before pressure  
cooking.  
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Note: Overfilling the pressure  
cooker (see Instructions for Use)  
may clog the pressure limit valve  
which can cause excess pressure  
to develop.  
CLEANING  
1. Unplug the power cord before  
cleaning.  
2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth  
such as a paper towel or microfibre  
cloth. Do not immerse the outer body  
in water or pour water into it.  
4. Anti-Block Cover  
Prevents any food material from  
blocking the pressure limit valve.  
3. Rinse with warm water the underside  
of the lid including the sealing ring,  
pressure limit valve, air escape and  
float valve. Dry completely.  
5. Pressure Relief Device  
When the pressure cooker reaches  
the maximum allowable pressure and  
temperature, the cooking pot will  
move down until lid separates from  
the sealing ring, releasing air  
pressure.  
4. Clean area under upper ring with  
dampened cloth or microfibre cloth.  
Do not use chemical cleaners.  
6. Thermostat  
5. Cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To  
hand-clean the cooking pot, use a  
soft cloth or sponge and wipe. Be  
careful not to damage the inside  
coating. Never use harsh chemicals  
or scouring pads.  
The power will automatically shut off  
when the cooking pot temperature  
reaches the preset value, or the  
pressure cooker is heating without  
any food inside.  
7. Thermal Fuse  
6. To clean sealing ring, hold the knob  
on the sealing ring supporting cover  
and pull the sealing ring up. After  
cleaning, put the sealing ring  
The circuit will be opened when the  
pressure cooker reaches the  
maximum temperature.  
supporting cover back.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Symptom  
Possible Reasons  
The ring is not properly installed  
Solutions  
Reinstall the ring  
Lid does not lock  
The float is seized by the push rod  
The float is still up  
Push the rod with hands  
Press the float down  
Cannot open the lid after air  
exhaust  
No sealing ring was installed  
Food residue on sealing ring  
Sealing ring worn out  
Install the sealing ring  
Clean sealing ring  
Air escapes from the rim of  
the lid  
Replace the sealing ring  
Rotate lid fully  
Lid not locked properly  
Food stuck on the sealing ring of  
the float valve  
Clean the sealing ring  
Air escapes from the float  
valve  
The sealing ring on the float wore  
out  
Replace the sealing ring  
The pressure limit valve is not  
placed properly  
Place the device to Pressure • .  
Check recipe for proper quantity  
Not enough food and water  
The float will not rise  
Air escaping from the rim of the  
lid and the pressure limit valve  
Call our Consumer Service Centre  
toll free at 1800 808 971 (AUST),  
0800 435 000 (NZ)  
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Note: The  
side with  
the knob  
should face  
outward.  
Do not put  
it upside  
down  
WARRANTY  
7.  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
This warranty is available to consumers only. You  
are a consumer if you own a CuisinartElectric  
Pressure Cooker that was purchased at retail  
for personal, family or household use. Except  
as otherwise required under applicable law, this  
warranty is not available to retailers or other  
commercial purchasers or owners.  
(figures 7  
and 8).  
8.  
7. To clean  
rubber  
We warrant that your CuisinartElectric Pressure  
Cooker will be free of defects in materials and  
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years  
from the date of original purchase.  
grommet  
located in  
centre of  
sealing ring  
supporting cover, carefully remove  
the sealing ring supporting cover and  
clean the grommet, then replace it.  
We suggest you complete and return the  
enclosed product registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original proof  
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty  
benefits. In the event that you do not have  
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of  
manufacture.  
If your CuisinartElectric Pressure Cooker  
should prove to be defective within the warranty  
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary,  
replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply  
call our toll-free number 1800 808 971 (AUST),  
0800 435 000 (NZ) for additional information  
from our Customer Service Representatives, or  
send the defective product to Customer Service  
at Cuisinart, Sheldon and Hammond REPLY  
PAID 1115 Pymble BC NSW 2073.  
8. To clean the  
pressure  
limit valve,  
remove and  
rinse it with  
water, then  
replace it  
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(figure 9).  
9. To clean the condensation collector,  
remove and clean it with warm soapy  
water, then reinstall it.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure  
handling of any Cuisinartproduct that is being  
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,  
insured delivery service. Cuisinartcannot be  
held responsible for in-transit damage or for  
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/  
or damaged products are not covered under  
warranty. Please be sure to include your return  
address, daytime phone number, description  
of the product defect, product model number  
(located on bottom of product), original date of  
purchase, and any other information pertinent to  
the product’s return.  
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Your CuisinartElectric Pressure Cooker has  
been manufactured to the strictest specifications  
and has been designed for use with the  
authorised accessories and replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement  
parts, or repair service other than those that  
have been authorised by Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage  
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other  
ordinary household use.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages.  
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Cuisinart® is a registered  
trademark of Cuisinart  
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East Windsor, NJ 08520  
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