CuiZen Ovel Pressure Cooker CPC-380 - Manual (Page 8)

10. When PROGRAMMED cooking is complete the unit will beep. Let the pressure drop on its
own (Natural Release) or release immediately by turning the Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve
to STEAM position in short bursts (Quick Release). CAUTION: When turning Pressure/Steam
Regulator Valve HOT STEAM & LIQUID WILL BE RELEASED. DANGER Of BURNS,
SCALDING AND INJURy. USE HEAT RESISTANT OVEN MITTS.
NOTE: Press START/STOP Control when cooking is complete, or to cancel and reset. Otherwise,
Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.
WARNING: DO NOT hold Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve ! HOT STEAM / LIQUID will be
released. kEEp HANDS & fACE away from steam vents & valves. USE HEAT RESISTANT OVEN
MITTS when removing Removable Cooking Pot and when touching any hot parts. NEVER
fORCE THE LID OpEN. Lid will only open once pressure is released. Remove Lid by lifting it
away from your face, hands & arms to avoid being burned or scalded by HOT STEAM.
11. To take Removable Cooking Pot out of Base, USING HEAT RESISTANT OVEN MITTS, swivel Pot
counter clockwise until tabs have unlatched from Base Clip Plates and lift up from Base.
12. When cooking in Pressure Cooking mode, if you are unsure of cooking time, it is best to
undercook and use QUICK RELEASE method to check for doneness. If not cooked sufficiently,
set unit back again in Pressure Cooking mode for additional time.
13. When using High & Low Pressure Setting (15 PSI / 2.5 PSI), timer should not begin counting
down until there’s enough pressure built-up inside the Cooking Pot.
14. Never fill Pressure Cooker more than ½ full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. Pressure Cooker
must have enough liquid to generate steam & pressure or the food will not cook properly.
WARM SETTING
This program reheats food or keeps it warm up to 8 hours.
1. Place cooked food in Removable Cooking Pot.
2. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker.
3. Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
4. Press WARM control ON. The display will read 158ºF. NOTE: Stay Warm temperature should
be maintained at 158°F
5. Press ▲ or ▼ control keys to set desired warming temperature.
6. Press WARM control. The display will read 8:00 and will leave unit on Warm function
for 8 hours.
7. Press ▲ or ▼ control keys to set desired warming time.
8. Press START/STOP control to start warming function.
BROWN SETTING
This program is designed to brown food before cooking under pressure. Unless otherwise
indicated in recipe, browning meat and poultry provides best flavor and texture as it will sear
juices in. Food should be patted dry with a paper towel before browning. For best results, make
sure oil is hot before adding meat or poultry. If browning large portions, brown in batches for 3
to 4 minutes on each side. This is to minimize overcrowding food for best results.
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under
Base Clip Plates.
2. Add small amount of oil.
3. Press BROWN control ON. Leave Lid off.
4. Display will flash 30 minutes. Press ▲ or ▼ control keys to set desired browning time.
5. Press START/STOP control to start browning.
NOTE: DO NOT leave Pressure Cooker unattended while browning food.
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STEAM SETTING
This program brings cooking liquid to a boil quickly for steaming food or cooking rice. This
fuction is great to steam vegetables and fish for healthier cooking (see Chart on p.13).
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under
Base Clip Plates.
2. Place a small, heat-resistant steaming rack, trivet or basket in the bottom of the Removable
Cooking Pot. NOTE: Steamer Racks, Baskets or Bamboo Steamers can be found in most
Kitchen Products stores. It is important to be sure that the selected steaming device be at
least 1” above water/liquid level.
3. Add at least 12 oz of water, making sure bottom of the rack is above liquid.
4. Add food. Do not fill Cooking Pot more than 2/3 full. NOTE: If steaming rice, put rice in an 8’’ or
smaller suitable container and place on rack (A suitable container is heat and pressure
resistant vessel).
5. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker and close Sliding Lock to the left to
fully lock Lid in place.
6. Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
7. Press Steam control ON. The display will flash 15 and will allow
for 15 minutes of Steam cooking.
8. Press ▲ or ▼ control keys to set desired steaming time.
NOTE: Default steaming temperature is set at boiling point of
212ºF and is the correct steaming temperature for all foods.
9. Press START/STOP control to begin steaming.
10. When time has expired, unit will beep.
11. Press START/STOP Control when steaming is complete, or to cancel and reset. Otherwise
Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.
NOTE: Lid can be opened during cooking to check food, USE CAUTION when removing Lid.
NEVER place your face or hands over the Pressure Cooker when removing Lid. HOT STEAM
escapes as soon as the lid is opened and can cause serious burns, scalding or injuries.
SLOW COOk SETTING
This program will allow food to cook very slowly over a period of 8 to 12 hours. This will provide
added tenderness to meat while sauces will be become thick and most flavorful.
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under
Base Clip Plates.
2. Place food in Removable Cooking Pot.
3. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker and close Sliding Lock to the left to fully lock Lid in place.
4. Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
5. Press SLOW COOK control. The display will read 4:00 and will leave unit on to Slow Cook for
4 hours.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ control keys to set desired Slow Cook time, maximum time being 12 hours.
NOTE Slow cook temperature is set at 180ºF and will typically require 8 to 9 hours of cooking
time.
7. Press START/STOP control to begin Slow Cooking.
8. When time has expired, unit will beep.
9. Press START/STOP Control when Slow Cooking is complete, or to cancel and reset.
Otherwise, Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.
10. If the Pressure Cooker is set for Slow Cooking, make certain that it is placed in a location
where it will not be disturbed while in operation. NOTE: Always place Pressure Cooker on a
safe, flat, heat resistant surface while the appliance is on.
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