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Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker CPC-600 Series

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT 12. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
If a long extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the extension
11. Power Cord
12. Lid Handle
SAFEGUARDS appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
cord must be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, and the 13. Lid
When using electrical appliances, basic 13. Do not let cord hang over edge of longer cord should be arranged so that it 14. Sealing Ring Supporting Cover
safety precautions should always be table or counter, or touch hot will not drape over the or tabletop where 15. Rubber Grommet
followed including the following: surfaces. it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over. 16. Upper Ring
1. Read all instructions. 14. Use of accessories not specifically 17. Control Panel
2. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure recommended by Cuisinart may
cause damage to unit.
CONTENTS 18. Trivet - Used for some recipes such
cooker. Use handles only.
Important Safeguards........................... 2 as desserts. See Recipe Booklet.
3. Close supervision is necessary when 15. Do not use outdoors.
Special Cord Set Instructions............... 2
the pressure cooker is used near 16. Do not use under hanging cabinets; Introduction........................................... 3 1 12
children. It is not intended for use by steam from pressure release may
Parts and Features................................ 3
children. cause damage. 2
Before First Use.................................... 4 13
4. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID 17. Always attach plug to appliance first, Instructions for Use............................... 4
WHILE THE UNIT IS OPERATING. before plugging into wall outlet. To 3
Do not open the pressure cooker until Operating Instructions........................... 5
disconnect, turn control to “off”, then
the unit has cooled and all internal remove plug from outlet. Pressure Cooker Settings..................... 6
pressure has been released. If lid is Safety Valves......................................... 6 4 14
18. Be aware that certain foods, such as
difficult to rotate, this indicates that applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, Cleaning................................................ 7
15
the cooker is still pressurized. Do not oatmeal and other cereals, split peas, Troubleshooting..................................... 7
force it to open. Any pressure in the 5
noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or Warranty................................................ 8
cooker can be hazardous. See spaghetti can foam, froth and sputter, 6
Operating Instructions, page 5. and clog the pressure release devices.
5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a These foods should not be cooked in INTRODUCTION 16
heated oven or on any stovetop. a pressure cooker unless following a You’re about to experience a better,
Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker faster, and healthier way of cooking. Your 7 17
6. Extreme caution must be used when Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker seals
moving a pressure cooker containing recipe.
in steam to cook hotter and faster, and it
hot liquids or foods. 19. Always check the pressure release seals in nutrients as well. Cook in less
devices for clogging before use. 8
7. Do not use the pressure cooker for water and experience textures and tastes
other than intended use. 20. Do not use this pressure cooker for that are simply sensational. Features easy 9
8. This appliance cooks under pressure. pressure frying oil. touch-button settings, a countdown timer, 10
Improper use may result in scalding and a cooking pot big enough for a pot
injury. Make certain unit is properly
closed before operating. See
SAVE THESE roast with all the fixings. Enjoy!
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Operating Instructions, page 5. INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES
9. Do not fill unit over 3⁄5 full. When
cooking foods that expand during
cooking, such as dried vegetables,
FOR HOUSEHOLD 1. Pressure Limit Valve 6

legumes, beans, and grains, do not fill

the unit over ½ full. Overfilling may
USE ONLY 2. Red Float Valve (Pressure Indicator)
3. Push Rod
cause a risk of clogging the pressure SPECIAL CORD SET 4. Sealing Ring
limit valve and developing excess
pressure. INSTRUCTIONS 5. Cooking Pot
10. To protect against electrical shock, do A short power-supply cord is provided to 6. Condensation Collector
not immerse cord, plugs, or outer reduce the risks resulting from becoming 7. Handle
vessel in water or other liquids. entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
8. Outer Body
11. Unplug from outlet when not in use Longer extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised 9. Heating Plate
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or removing parts. in their use. 10. Base

 
Before first use volume of food and liquid must not
exceed 60% of the capacity of the
OPERATING may choose to release pressure in 1 of 3
ways – Natural Pressure Release, Quick
Remove any packaging materials and cooking pot (figure 1). For foods such INSTRUCTIONS Pressure Release, or a combination of
promotional labels from your electric as dried vegetables and beans, or With the unit on and the LED displayed, both. The choice will be dictated by the
pressure cooker. rice and grains, the total volume must press the MENU button to select the particular food being cooked and
Be sure all parts have been included not exceed 50% capacity (figure 2). desired cooking function. The function indications in the recipe. If adapting your
before discarding any packaging Always use at least ½ cup liquid light will flash. own recipe for pressure cooking, find a
materials. You may want to keep the box when pressure cooking. Select Low or High Pressure setting. similar recipe in our recipe booklet and
and packing materials for use at a use that as a guide.
later date. Press TIME to select number of minutes
needed for pressure cooking. Time 1. Natural Pressure Release – Following
Before using your Cuisinart Electric
™ (1) (2) pressure cooking, allow the unit to
increases in 1-minute increments up to
Pressure Cooker for the first time, remove 40 minutes. Time increases in 5-minute remain on Keep Warm. The pressure
any dust from shipping by wiping clean 3. To lock the lid in place, remove any increments from 40 to 99 minutes. will begin to drop – time for pressure
with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the food residue from upper rim of to drop will depend on the amount of
lid and the cooking pot. The cooking pot cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. Press START/CANCEL to start cooking. liquid in the pressure cooker and the
can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with Make sure sealing ring is securely in The pressure cooker will begin to heat. length of time that pressure was
warm soapy water. Rinse with clean place on sealing ring supporting The red float will rise as pressure builds. maintained. Natural Pressure Release
water, towel or air dry, and place into the cover (figure 3). Hold knob on sealing When the selected pressure level is will take from 12 to 30 minutes.
pressure cooker. ring supporting cover and press reached, the light in lower right-hand During this time cooking continues,
firmly over the center post of inner lid corner of LED will stop flashing and so it is recommended for certain cuts
to secure (figure 4). Place lid on remain lit. At this point pressure cooking of meats, and some desserts. When
1. Place the pressure cooker on a pressure cooker and turn it begins and the timer will start to count pressure is fully released, the float
clean, flat surface where you intend counterclockwise into position. down. The timer will not begin to count (pressure indicator) will drop and the
to cook. down until full pressure is reached, lid will unlock to open.
which may be several minutes after
2. Place the condensation collector in 2. Quick Pressure Release – Following
rear of the unit until it clicks into the red float has fully risen.
pressure cooking you will hear a
place (as shown below; also see #6 Note: When cooking under pressure, the series of beeps indicating the
on diagram, page 3). red float will rise. The lid is double locked process is finished. Turn off and pull
(3) and cannot be opened. NEVER ATTEMPT the handle of the pressure limit valve
(4)
Condensation TO OPEN THE LID WHILE PRESSURE forward (see figures 6 and 6a). Do not
Collector COOKING.
Note: When placing lid on pressure touch with your hand. Use tongs or
cooker, the float valve should be Automatic Keep Warm Feature another tool.
facing the left. When LED display reaches , the
4. Position the pressure limit valve as pressure cooker automatically shifts to
3. Place the pressure limit valve on the directed in figure 5 and 5a, ensuring Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm
lid, as shown in figures 5 and 5a. it is set to the • position. Note: The light will turn on and unit will beep to
Note: The pressure limit valve does pressure limit valve does not click or indicate cooking is complete. (6) (6a)
not click or lock into place. Even lock into place. Even though it will
though it will have a loose fit, it is NOTE: The Keep Warm setting should
have a loose fit, it is safely secured. not be used for more than 12 hours. The Steam will immediately begin to
safely secured. The float in handle must be fully release through the valve. Keep face
quality or texture of the food will begin to
down to properly seal the pot before and hands away from steam as it is
Instructions cooking.
change after 1 hour on Keep Warm. In the
Keep Warm setting, a little condensation released, and do not release pressure
FOR USE in the upper ring is normal. under hanging cabinets, which can
be damaged by steam. When pres-
Once the pressure cooker is assembled To Reset or Cancel sure is fully released, the pressure
properly, you are ready to begin pressure
Users can reset the function or cancel the indicator will drop and the lid will
cooking.
timing setup anytime by pressing the unlock to open. Using Quick Pressure
1. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn (5) (5a) START/CANCEL button. Release stops the pressure cooking
clockwise and lift. immediately. If further cooking is nec-
To Remove Lid
2. Remove cooking pot from pressure 5. Plug the power cord into the pressure essary, the unit may be returned to
cooker and add food and liquids as cooker and then into the wall outlet. When pressure cooking cycle is finished, Pressure, or the food may be further
the recipe directs. Note: The total The LED display will show . the unit will automatically switch to the cooked on the Simmer Setting.
Keep Warm position. At this point you

 
 3. Combination Natural Pressure stew or to continue cooking process Cleaning Note: The side with the knob should
face outward. Do not put it upside
Release and Quick Pressure Release to achieve preferred texture.
1. Unplug the power cord before down (figures 7 and 8).
– For some recipes, we have chosen 6. Keep Warm – Holds and keeps cleaning.
to use a combination of Natural cooked food warm for up to 12 hours
Pressure Release and Quick Pressure 2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth
(see next page).
Release. Allow Natural Pressure such as a paper towel or microfiber
Release for the time indicated in the cloth. Do not immerse the outer body
recipe (food will continue to cook SAFETY VALVES in water or pour water into it. (7) (8)
slightly) followed by Quick Pressure There are seven safety devices installed 3. Rinse with warm water the underside
Release. in the pressure cooker to assure its 7. To clean rubber grommet located in
of the lid including the sealing ring, center of sealing ring supporting
reliability. pressure limit valve, anti-block cover,
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION cover, carefully remove the sealing
WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE 1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device air escape and float valve. Dry ring supporting cover and clean the
TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO The appliance will not start completely. grommet, then replace it.
PULL HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT pressurizing until the lid is closed and 4. Clean area under upper ring with
VALVE FORWARD. locked properly. 8. To clean the pressure limit valve,
dampened cloth or micro fiber cloth. remove and rinse it
When the red float is completely down, The lid cannot be opened if the Do not use chemical cleaners. with water, then
turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove. appliance is filled with pressure. 5. Cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To replace it (figure 9).
2. Pressure Control Device hand-clean the cooking pot, use a
PRESSURE COOKER The correct pressure level is soft cloth or sponge and wipe. Be (9)
SETTINGS automatically maintained during the
cooking cycle.
careful not to damage the inside
coating. Never use harsh chemicals 9. To clean the condensation collector,
1. Low Pressure or scouring pads.
3. Pressure Limit Valve remove and clean it with warm soapy
2. High Pressure The pressure limit valve will release 6. To clean sealing ring, hold the knob water, then reinstall it.
3. Browning – air automatically when the pressure on the sealing ring supporting cover
This preset inside exceeds the preset and pull the sealing ring up. After Condensation
temperature allows temperature. cleaning, put the sealing ring Collector
cooking over high 4. Anti-Block Cover supporting cover back.
heat, without the Prevents any food material from
lid, before pressure
cooking. Browning
blocking the pressure limit valve. Troubleshooting
foods in a small 5. Pressure Relief Device Symptom Possible Reasons Solutions
amount of fat in When the pressure cooker reaches The ring is not properly installed Reinstall the ring
this way seals the the maximum allowable pressure and
temperature, the cooking pot will Lid does not lock
outer surfaces of The float is seized by the push rod Push the rod with hands
meats and move down until lid separates from
vegetables, the sealing ring, releasing air Cannot open the lid after air The float is still up Press the float down
producing a pressure. exhaust
visually appealing, flavorful exterior 6. Thermostat No sealing ring was installed Install the sealing ring
with a moist, tender interior. The power will automatically shut off
Air escapes from the rim of Food residue on sealing ring Clean sealing ring
4. Sauté – The preset temperature, when the cooking pot temperature
reaches the preset value, or the the lid Sealing ring worn out Replace the sealing ring
done prior to pressure cooking with
lid removed, allows you to quickly pressure cooker is heating without Lid not locked properly Rotate lid fully
soften vegetables in a small amount any food inside.
Food stuck on the sealing ring of Clean the sealing ring
of fat or liquid without browning, and 7. Thermal Fuse Air escapes from the float the float valve
to cook items such as rice (Arborio, The circuit will be opened when the valve The sealing ring on the float wore Replace the sealing ring
brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for pressure cooker reaches the out
pilafs and risottos. maximum temperature.
The pressure limit valve is not Place the device to Pressure
5. Simmer – This preset temperature placed properly
allows you to cook liquids at a lower
temperature. It is primarily used to The float will not rise Not enough food and water Check recipe for proper quantity
finish cooking some items, i.e. to add Air escaping from the rim of the Call our Consumer Service Center
ingredients to a risotto, sauce, or lid and the pressure limit valve toll free at 1-800-726-0190

 
WARRANTY Your Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker has
been manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use with the autho-
Limited Three-Year rized accessories and replacement parts.
Warranty This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
This warranty is available to consumers only. You
parts, or repair service other than those that
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Electric
have been authorized by Cuisinart.
Pressure Cooker that was purchased at retail
for personal, family or household use. Except This warranty does not cover any damage
as otherwise required under applicable law, this caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other
warranty is not available to retailers or other ordinary household use.
commercial purchasers or owners. This warranty excludes all incidental or conse-
We warrant that your Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure quential damages. Some states do not allow the
Cooker will be free of defects in materials and exclusion or limitation of these damages, so they
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years may not apply to you.
from the date of original purchase. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
We suggest you complete and return the California law provides that for In-Warranty
enclosed product registration card promptly Service, California residents have the option of
to facilitate verification of the date of original returning a nonconforming product (A) to the
purchase. However, return of the product regis- store where it was purchased or (B) to another
tration card does not eliminate the need for the retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the
consumer to maintain the original proof of pur- same type.
chase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either
the event that you do not have proof of purchase repair the product, refer the consumer to an
date, the purchase date for purposes of this war- independent repair facility, replace the product,
ranty will be the date of manufacture. or refund the purchase price less the amount
If your Cuisinart™ Electric Pressure Cooker directly attributable to the consumer’s prior
should prove to be defective within the warranty usage of the product. If the above two options
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, do not result in the appropriate relief to the con-
replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply sumer, the consumer may then take the product
call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for to an independent repair facility if service or
additional information from our Customer Service repair can be economically accomplished.
Representatives, or send the defective product Cuisinart and not the consumer will be respon-
to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford sible for the reasonable cost of such service,
Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520. repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your products under warranty.
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and California residents may also, according to their
handling of the product. preference, return nonconforming products
Please pay by check or money order (California directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
residents need only supply proof of purchase replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
instructions). Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
NOTE: For added protection and secure han- repair, replacement, and shipping and handling
dling of any Cuisinart® product that is being for such products under warranty.
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot 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 ©2006 Cuisinart
warranty. Please be sure to include your return Cuisinart® is a registered
address, daytime phone number, description Trademark of Cuisinart
of the product defect, product model number
(located on bottom of product), original date of 150 Milford Road
purchase, and any other information pertinent to East Windsor, NJ 08520
the product’s return.
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