Presto 02141 User Manual

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15. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta, split peas, and

soup mixes containing split peas, pasta,

or grains.

Thesefoodstendtofoam,froth,andsputterandmayblocktheventpipe,ventlter,andairvent/coverlock.

16. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed

beforeoperating.See“HowtoUse”instructions.

17.

Air bubbles may form when cooking certain foods (see the WARNING information on page 4). After cooking these foods, disperse

any air bubbles by rocking the cooker from side to side as described on page 4.

18. Do not attempt to open pressure cooker until all internal pressure has been released, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and

no steam escapes when the quick pressure release valve is rotated to the STEAM OUT position. The cover should open as easily

asitclosed.Ifthecoverisdifculttoopen,theinstructionshavenotbeenfollowedcorrectly(airvent/coverlockisstillup)and

the cooker may still be pressurized. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. Never force open the cover of any pressure

cooker.See“HowtoUseforPressureCooking”instructions.

19. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use

appliance handles.

20. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the sealing ring if it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or replace the sealing ring if it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or

torn. torn. Use only genuine Presto

replacement parts.

21.Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthepressurecookerisusednearchildren.Itisnotrecommendedthatchildrenusethe

pressure cooker.

22. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

23. Do not use this appliance for deep fat frying.

24. Do not use outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT CORD INFORMATION

Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisappliancehasa3-pronggroundedplug.Iftheplugonthisappliancedoesnottintoyour

outlet,contactaqualiedelectrician.Donotattempttomodifythepluginanyway.

A short detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer

cord. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

Connectthepowersupplycordtoa120VACelectricaloutletonly.

INTRODUCTION

With your new Presto

ElectricPressureCookerPlus,you’lldiscoverhowfastandeasyitistoprepareawidevarietyofdelicious

meals. There are 12 preset cooking programs for the most popular foods, or you can manually program the cooker. You need only

select the desired program and cooking time, and the pressure cooker automatically does the rest.

There are 8 built-in safety features, including a cover locking system that allows pressure to build only when the cover is closed. It

also prevents the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced.

Thepressurecookerpreservesavorsandnutrients,tenderizeslessexpensivecutsofmeat,andisfasterthanordinarycookingmeth-

ods.Arackisincludedforcookingseveralfoodsatthesametimewithnointerminglingofavors,colors,orodors.

This appliance can also be used to brown, sauté, and slow cook foods.

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CookerParts . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Information . . . . . . . 4

HowtoOperatetheDigital

ControlPanel . . . . . . . . . . 5

HowtoUseforPressure

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pressure Release Methods . . . . . 7

HowtoUseforSlowCooking. . . 7

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CareandMaintenance . . . . . . . 8

HelpfulHints. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Questions and Answers . . . . . . 9

PressureCookingRecipes

Soups and Stews . . . . . . . . . 10

Fish and Seafood . . . . . . . . 12

Meat, Poultry, and Eggs . . . . . 13

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils . . . 18

Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SlowCookingRecipes . . . . . . . 22

Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ConsumerServiceInformation . . . 24

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Presto 02141 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Black, Silver

User Manual - Page 2