Power Pressure Cooker XL PPC780P, User Manual

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Page 2: ...nd popular kitchen appliances for worldwide use The Power Pressure Cooker XL is the latest in our distinguished line We have tested and perfected the right combination of metals cooking surfaces and digital technology guaranteed to help you get mealtime raves from the whole family Once familiar with the one touch pre set system you ll find that many of your favorite family recipes can be cooked pe...

Page 3: ...using these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems Always check the pressure release devices for clogs before use Do not open the Power Pressure Cooker XL 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 Instructi...

Page 4: ... Power Pressure Cooker XL offers a wide range of choices including Low Temp Cooking Stewing Steaming and much more Cooking Time and Pressure Levels may be adjusted to suit any recipe or personal preference At the completion of the cooking cycle the unit will automatically shift to the KEEP WARM mode Digital Pressure Cooking utilizes temperatures up to 248O F 120O C creating a more sterile and heal...

Page 5: ...port 5 Spring Loaded Safety Pressure Release Should all safety features listed above fail this spring loaded device located beneath the heating element will automatically lower the Inner Pot causing it to separate automatically from the Rubber Gasket This will enable the steam and pressure to automatically escape around the pot Lid avoiding a dangerous situation 6 Temperature Cut Off Device Should...

Page 6: ...ved Using the Pull Tab located beneath the Lid remove the Pot Lid Liner that holds the Gasket After cleaning re attach Gasket to Lid Liner and snap back in place 2 Inner Pot Note Max Fill Line 3 Placing The Lid On The Cooker Place Inner Pot into the unit Never load Inner Pot above the MAX line Rotate the Inner Pot to make certain that it is seated properly Place Lid on Cooker with Handle and Reces...

Page 7: ... The Power Pressure Cooker XL must be cleaned thoroughly after each use in order to avoid staining caused by a build up of food or cooking residue DO NOT POUR COLD WATER INTO A HOT Power Pressure Cooker XL Note To ensure safe operation of this Power Pressure Cooker XL strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions after each use should a tiny bit of food such as a grain of rice or pea s...

Page 8: ... BUTTON When a specific cooking program is selected the unit will display the default time in the LED window and the Food Quick indicator below the LED window will light Should your recipe or personal taste require Medium or Well results you may select those options by pushing the Cook Time Selector button In addition the Cook Time Selector Button may be used when cooking Rice to select the perfec...

Page 9: ...ime Adjustment 10 mins N A 10 120 mins Cancel Keep Warm N A N A N A IMPORTANT INFORMATION If there is steam coming out the sides and the Pressure Valve on top of the Lid is in the Lock position then the Lid has not seated This sometimes happens when the unit is new If the gasket is in place try pushing down on the Lid This should seal the Lid and the steam should stop coming out It is also importa...

Page 10: ...3 Lobster 1 1 2 2 lbs 1 2 3 Shrimp 1 1 2 Fish Soup or Stock 1 4 5 6 Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Capacity of Inner Pot Working Pressure Safety Working Pressure PPC780 AC 120V 60HZ 1300W 8QT 0 80 kPa 80 90 kPa PRESSURE COOKING CHARTS 1 DOES THE Power Pressure Cooker XL HAVE LEAD IN IT No 2 WHAT TYPE OF STEEL IS THE UNIT MADE OF Stainless Steel 3 HOW DO YOU ASSEMBLE DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT See...

Page 11: ...ng process can be used for all foods and particularly for those containing little acid These include vegetables meats and seafood When canning there is no room for experimentation Altering cooking time ingredients and temperatures can be dangerous and risky Using the exact time temperature and method specified in the recipe will protect the food from harmful bacteria molds and enzymes Adding too m...

Page 12: ...moved during the canning process The more air removed the longer the shelf life Raw Packing is the process of canning fresh but unheated foods The process causes foods such as fresh fruit to float in their jars Raw packed foods tend to lose color over time Raw packing may be preferable in some recipes Hot Packing is the process of canning foods that have been pre cooked prior to packing them in th...

Page 13: ...reservation http www uga edu nchfp or your local county extension agent Safe Canning Tips Do not use over ripe fruit Bad quality degrades with storage Do not add more low acid ingredients onions celery peppers garlic than specified in the recipe This may result in an unsafe product Don t over season with spices Spices tend to be high in bacteria making canned goods unsafe Do not add butter or fat ...

Page 14: ...cale or hard water films on jars are easily removed by soaking jars several hours in a solution containing 1 cup of vinegar 5 percent acidity per gallon of water Lid Preparation The self sealing lid A consists of a flat metal lid held in place during processing by a metal screw band B When jars are processed the lid gasket softens to form an airtight seal with the jar To ensure a good seal careful...

Page 15: ...etween the food and the jar to remove any trapped air bubbles as in FIG 2 4 Place a clean lid on top of the jar and then add a screw band Turn clockwise and hand tighten in place as in FIG 3 NOTE Never retighten lids after pro cessing jars As jars cool the con tents contract pulling the self sealing lid firmly against the jar to form a high vacuum If screw bands are too loose liquid may escape fro...

Page 16: ...he canning process is complete select the Cancel button Unplug the unit and Set the Pressure Valve to the Open position Once all the steam has escaped Carefully remove the lid 10 Using Canning Tongs remove the hot jars and place them on a heat resistant surface and allow to cool to room temperature 11 When jars are thoroughly cool remove the Screw Bands The lids should be tightly sealed to the jar...

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