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The Power Cooker has several basic cooking modes that may 

be used alone or in combination to produce an infinite variety of 

results. (See chart on p.11).

When the unit is first plugged in, 

0000

 will appear on the  

LED DISPLAY (1)

When a cooking process is selected, such as 

COOK (2)

, the 

default time will blink 5 times. Then rotating double zeros may 

appear on the left side of the 

LED Display (1)

 to signify it is 

building pressure.

 

Once pressure is built, the zeros will stop rotating and begin 

counting down the time.

The device will beep, the 

LED DISPLAY (1)

 will return to blank, 

and then automatically enter 

KEEP WARM MODE

 once the 

time has expired. It will remain in 

KEEP WARM MODE

 until 

manually cancelled. 

COOK TIME BUTTON (9)

 - You can change the default time 

when pressing the cook time button. 

DELAY TIME BUTTON (10)

 - Your meal will cook at a later 

time from 30 minutes to 24 hours in 30-minute increments.

KEEP WARM/CANCEL BUTTON (11)

 — While the unit 

is in a cooking cycle 

KEEP WARM/CANCEL

 will stop the 

cooking cycle. When a cooking cycle runs its full course, the unit 

automatically goes into the 

KEEP WARM MODE

When the unit is in the 

KEEP WARM MODE

, pressing the 

KEEP WARM/CANCEL BUTTON (11)

 will cancel the 

KEEP 

WARM

 operation. 

Pressing the 

KEEP WARM/CANCEL BUTTON (11)

 when the 

unit is in neutral (0000 on LED) mode will reset the unit to the 

KEEP WARM MODE

.

0000

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

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DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

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 | 10-QUART POWER COOKER™ MODEL:PC-WAL4

Summary of Contents for PC-WAL4

Page 1: ...NS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 10 Quart Digital Pressure Cooker Important When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed Do not use this Power Cooker until you have read this manual thoroughly Warranty information inside ...

Page 2: ...2 10 QUART POWER COOKER MODEL PC WAL4 ...

Page 3: ... 7 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 8 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 10 PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE 11 CARE AND CLEANING 13 FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY 14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 DISPLAY ERROR INDICATOR 15 CONTENTS 10 QUART POWER COOKER MODEL PC WAL4 3 ...

Page 4: ...or if repair or replacement is not feasible a refund of the purchase price is the exclusive remedy of the consumer under this warranty The manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty or any implied warranty on this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation ...

Page 5: ...ssure Cooking utilizes temperatures up to 248O F 120O C creating a more sterile and healthier environment when compared to traditional cooking methods BROWN MODE The Power Cooker has a BROWN mode that allows you to sear or brown food using the INNER POT before cooking under pressure RAPID RELEASE The Rapid Release feature allows you to lower pressure quickly and completely To do so carefully slide...

Page 6: ...d the pot LID avoiding a dangerous situation TEMPERATURE CUT OFF DEVICE Should the unit malfunction and cause the internal temperature to rise beyond the Safe limit this device will cut off the power supply and will not automatically reset RED PRESSURE INDICATOR ON LID The Red pressure indicator on lid indicates that the unit is pressurized Do NOT touch or press the indicator doing so will release...

Page 7: ...oker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released If the unit is difficult to open this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized do not force it open Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous See General Operating Instructions on page 9 DO NOT use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong grounded 120V...

Page 8: ...S PARTS AND ACCESSORIES J H A E L H G D B C N Q F D P M I J K I 0 8 10 QUART POWER COOKER MODEL PC WAL4 ...

Page 9: ... Place Cooker LID E on Cooker with LID Handle F and PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE I pointed to the 1 00 o clock position fig A Rotate LID counterclockwise until you feel a click and the LOCK SYMBOLS H on the LID are centered with the LED Display A Place the LID E on the cooker then slide the RAPID RELEASE BUTTON K to the CLOSE position and run on COOK mode for 15 minutes Always make sure nothing is block...

Page 10: ...he time has expired It will remain in KEEP WARM MODE until manually cancelled COOK TIME BUTTON 9 You can change the default time when pressing the cook time button DELAY TIME BUTTON 10 Your meal will cook at a later time from 30 minutes to 24 hours in 30 minute increments KEEP WARM CANCEL BUTTON 11 While the unit is in a cooking cycle KEEP WARM CANCEL will stop the cooking cycle When a cooking cyc...

Page 11: ...the Power Cooker requires sufficient air space on all sides including top and bottom Always plug the electrical cord directly into the wall outlet Never use this unit with an extension cord of any kind CAUTION NEVER FILL THE UNIT ABOVE THE MAX LINE 4 5 in the INNER POT page 8 When using foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried beans follow the recipe for pressure cooking those produc...

Page 12: ... 70 kPa CORNISH HENS 2 1 15 70 kPa MEAT POULTRY SOUP STOCK 4 6 15 20 70 kPa SEAFOOD FISH LIQ CUPS APPROX MIN PRESSURE CLAMS 1 2 3 70 kPa LOBSTER 1 1 2 2 LB 1 2 3 70 kPa SHRIMP 1 1 2 70 kPa FISH SOUP OR STOCK 1 4 5 6 70 kPa CAUTION DO NOT use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil CAUTION DO NOT open the Power Cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released I...

Page 13: ... use scouring pads WIPE BASE AFTER EACH USE WITH A SOFT DAMP CLOTH OR SPONGE MAKING SURE ALL FOOD RESIDUE IS REMOVED DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER When cleaning the LID the RUBBER GASKET page 8 Illustration G must be removed and washed separately with a sponge or soft cloth and warm soapy water Unplug and let the Power Cooker cool to room temperature before cleaning Wash the removable pot with warm...

Page 14: ...t time that appears as soon as you select that desired mode button Before the Default Time minute count down clock begins the unit must first reach the proper pressure and or temperature for that mode 7 HOWLONGDOESITTAKEFORTHEUNITTOREACHFULLPRESSUREANDFORTHECOOKTIMECLOCKTOSTARTACOUNTDOWN Up to 17 minutes 8 CAN YOU CHANGE THE COOK TIME DURING THE COOKING PROCESS No You can only change the cook time...

Page 15: ...he sealing ring THE FLOAT WILL NOT RISE The sealing ring of the float valve is worn out Replace sealing ring The pressure limit valve is not placed properly Adjust the pressure limit valve to Close position Not enough food or water Check recipe for proper quantities Air escaping from the rim of the lid the pressure limit valve Call our customer service center THE UNIT TURNS OFF The unit overheated...

Page 16: ...Inc PC_WAL4_10QT_IB_WM_ENG_V3_161228 This product has been manufactured to the highest standards Should you have any problem our friendly customer service staff is here to help you 1 973 287 5169 WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THE DESIGN AND QUALITY OF OUR POWER COOKER WWW POWERCOOKER COM ...

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