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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards

1

Before Your First Use

2

About Wolfgang Puck

3

Know Your Electric Pressure Cooker

5

Lid Assembly

7

Pressure Cooker Settings

8

About Pressure Cooking

9

Additional Safety Tips

9

Using Your Pressure Cooker

10

Helpful Hints

13

Care & Cleaning

14

Recipes

16

Pressure Cooker Cooking Chart

57

Limited Warranty

62

Contact Information

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Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous 
Spago restaurants and 
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His 
cooking innovations, 
a result of blending fresh

California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Vert and Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation,
Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs
can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of
course, through his appliances!

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Page 1: ...it our website at wppotsandpans com Please read operating instructions before using this product Please keep original box and packing materials in the event that service is required W P APPLIANCES INC Toll Free 800 275 8273 Model WPPCR005C Printed in China REV 1 0 All trademarks service marks and trade names collectively the Marks are proprietary to Wolfgang Puck World Wide TSCDIST_PressureCooker ...

Page 2: ...oking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables do not fill the unit over 1 2 full Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure See Using Your Pressure Cooker section of this manual 9 Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can ...

Page 3: ...t influential chef restauranteurs in America is credited with reviving California s rich culinary heritage His cooking innovations a result of blending fresh California ingredients with his classical French techniques are enjoyed by world leaders stars and fellow chefs alike He established other trend setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco Chinois on Main in Santa Monica Vert and Tratto...

Page 4: ...ble Power Cord Tempered Glass Lid Steaming Cooking Rack Anti Blockage Cover for Steam Release Valve prevents food particles from enterning valve Float Valve Sealing Gasket Pressure Cooker Housing Water Collector on back of appliance Removable Cooking Pot Plastic Storage Lid for Removable Pot Underside of Cooker Lid Pointer Finger Grip TSCDIST_PressureCooker manual 7 20 07 11 29 AM Page 5 ...

Page 5: ... mode On Off Press to Start or Cancel cooking process FUNCTIONS Your Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker has five preset cooking functions including specific temperature pressure and times for each of the following selections This takes all the guesswork out of pressure cooking for you The preset cooking times are listed below Rice 6 minutes Meat 20 minutes Vegetable 3 minutes Soup 5 minutes Stew 20 min...

Page 6: ...mes should never go above the 3 5 mark See instructions for cooking rice on page 11 2 Make sure gasket is securely positioned in the inner lid Always examine the gasket before installing and before each use Make sure it is in good working order and free of any tears 3 Secure lid on pressure cooker by grasping the handle and twisting clockwise to lock in place 4 Set the Pressure Release Device to t...

Page 7: ... 2 full To cook rice greater then 1 2 full utilize the glass lid and not the pressure cooking lid Using Your Pressure Cooker cont 11 Markings Preparing White Rice When measuring rice ONLY USE THE RICE MEASURE CUP PROVIDED DO NOT USE A STANDARD MEASURING CUP Use the Rice Measure Cup along with the pot markings to make perfect rice every time For example when making 6 cups rice use 6 rice cup measur...

Page 8: ...will reduce the life of the gasket since it will stay compressed during non use 13 Helpful Hints Read this manual thoroughly and follow all recommendations Be familiar with the recipe and have all ingredients ready before you begin Be sure the lid is secured properly before beginning You may wish to brown some meats before cooking with other ingredients To do so select any cooking function and pre...

Page 9: ...16 15 Recipes Figure 1 Figure 2 TSCDIST_PressureCooker manual 7 20 07 11 29 AM Page 15 ...

Page 10: ... unit is turned off Turn off heat and skim off liquid fat glistening on the surface Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired Serve hot with spaetzle dumplings potatoes rice or Kaiser rolls Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy Rutledge Hill Press 2004 1 cup water 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon caraway seeds toasted in a dry skillet over medium low heat until fragrant 1 to 2...

Page 11: ...r freezing Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Pizza Pasta and More Random House 2000 19 Pressure Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 pounds pork butt cut crosswise into 1 4 inch thick slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons commercial barbecue rub 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup good quality canned chicken broth 1 2 cup good quality bottled barbe...

Page 12: ...for serving 1 yellow onion about 1 2 pound peeled trimmed and sliced 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped Kosher salt 1 medium tomato about 1 2 pound blanched peeled seeded and diced 1 1 2 teaspoons ground cumin Pinch of sugar Freshly ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 quarts homemade chicken or vegetable stock or store bought 1 cup heavy cream Chopped fresh chives for gar...

Page 13: ...p meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon until evenly browned 3 Remove cooking pot from pressure cooker and drain fat from cooked meat Remove cooked meat and set aside 4 Place empty cooking pot back into pressure cooker When hot again add remaining oil onion garlic chipotle powder chili powder cumin oregano and paprika Sauté until onions are tender 5 Add cooked meat and all remaining ingredien...

Page 14: ...aside 4 Remove cooking pot and drain fat 5 Replace cooking pot and add onion carrots and garlic Cook for a couple of minutes 6 Add red wine and begin scraping the bits up from the bottom of the pan 7 Add shanks back to cooking pot 8 Add tomatoes beef broth and pearl onions 9 Lock lid in place 10 Select Meat function and set timer for 40 minutes 11 When cook cycle is complete and all pressure has b...

Page 15: ...on ground cardamom 4 cups homemade chicken or vegetable stock or store bought heated 1 cup heavy cream 1 sprig of fresh rosemary Garnish 1 recipe Cranberry Relish page 28 1 recipe Cardamom Cream page 29 1 2 recipe Spiced Caramelized Pecans page 30 4 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil METHOD 1 Cut squash in half and discard seeds 2 Cut off outside peeling from squash and cut into 2 inch pieces 3 Place al...

Page 16: ...shaking the strainer adding a little more sugar each time until all the sugar is used and all the nuts are coated Do not use hands or a spoon to toss The nuts should have a glaze of sugar 3 Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil keeping the oil at 350 degrees F Cook until golden brown about 3 minutes stirring occasionally Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool Recipe courtesy Wolfg...

Page 17: ...a very smooth consistency pass soup through a fine strainer after puréeing Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Pizza Pasta More Random House 2000 31 Tortilla Soup 6 8 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 ears of fresh corn husks removed 4 or 5 large garlic cloves peeled 1 small onion about 3 ounces peeled trimmed and quartered 1 small jalapeño pepper trimmed and seeded 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 corn tortillas cut into...

Page 18: ...onstantly 8 Select Soup function again and bring stew back to a boil uncovered to thicken and cook out flour flavor 9 Taste for seasoning and serve with chopped fresh parsley Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 33 Cream of Root Vegetable Soup 6 8 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 cups chicken stock 2 medium stalks celery chopped 1 large leek white part only sliced 1 large russet potato peeled...

Page 19: ... low fat soup is wonderful hot or cold Try dropping a teaspoon of fresh pesto and some olive oil in each bowl of soup right before serving Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 35 Quick Chicken Pot Pie 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 package 10 ounces frozen puff pastry shells 2 cups chicken stock 15 whole frozen chicken tenders 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bag 16 ounces frozen pearl onions 1 bag...

Page 20: ...ed and chopped 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery trimmed and chopped 1 cup red wine 5 pounds roma tomatoes cored blanched peeled seeded and chopped 1 4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 spice sachet 1 spring of each rosemary basil oregano and parsley 1 bay leaf and 1 2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns wrapped together in cheesecloth tied together in a bundle 2 cups chicken s...

Page 21: ...ure is released open lid 7 Taste for seasoning Serve as an accompaniment to your favorite pork dish Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck 39 Stuffed Peppers 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef cooked 1 cup cooked white rice salt and pepper 1 small onion diced 1 2 cup mozzarella cheese 4 medium peppers stem tops and insides removed 3 cups beef stock 1 can 14 5 ounces tomato sauce METHOD 1 Combine co...

Page 22: ... open lid 7 Remove artichokes to serving platter keeping juices in cooking pot 8 Select Vegetable function again Bring sauce to a boil uncovered until reduce by half Pour over artichokes Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 41 Green Risotto 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 2 cup olive oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 1 2 cups Arborio rice 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup fresh spinach leaves p...

Page 23: ...Serve on a platter covered with hot stock Serve mustard and horseradish on the side Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 43 Spicy Honey Glazed Baby Pork Ribs 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons sesame oil 1 cup chicken stock or water 2 slabs baby pork ribs 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup sake 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons mi...

Page 24: ... or 1 tablespoon dry 3 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces 8 medium creamer potatoes halved 1 pound baby carrots 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon butter room temperature METHOD 1 Season roast with salt pepper and garlic powder 2 Select Meat function Add oil to cooking pot When oil is hot add the roast and sear well on both sides 3 Add stock V 8 juice onion garlic thyme and celery 4 Lock lid in pla...

Page 25: ...ps to a nice amber color using a blowtorch I do not find that caramelizing the sugar works well under the oven broiler If you do not have a torch make the Microwave Caramel recipe on page 55 or omit the caramelized sugar step Recipe courtesy Marian Getz Wolfgang Puck Chef 47 Flan 4 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 3 4 cup of sugar 3 large eggs beaten 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 c...

Page 26: ...t least 3 hours before serving Serve with Raspberry Sauce and garnish with mint and fresh raspberries Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 49 Creamy Dreamy Rice Pudding 4 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup rice such as long grain my favorite is baby basmati 1 tablespoon unsalted butter important to control foaming 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 split vanilla bean Tahitian preferr...

Page 27: ...le pot Pour in 3 cups water Place ramekins on towel taking care to keep them level You may be able stack them all in the pressure cooker by building the ramekins up pyramid style If not cook them in two separate batches 7 Lock lid in place Select Rice setting and set timer for 8 minutes 8 When cooking cycle is complete allow pressure to release naturally When all pressure has been released remove ...

Page 28: ...ackages 8 ounces each cream cheese 1 2 cup granulated sugar zest and juice from 1 lemon 2 large eggs METHOD 1 Combine butter and wafer crumbs in the bottom of a 6 inch spring form pan Press and flatten to cover bottom Set aside 2 Combine cream cheese and sugar in food processor Pulse and scrape down until smooth Add zest juice and eggs Pulse only until no visible egg remains Do not over mix 3 Scra...

Page 29: ... Bread Pudding 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons excellent quality pure vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 3 croissants cut into 2 inch pieces stale is fine 1 2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips METHOD 1 Spray or grease a 6 cup...

Page 30: ...Chicken Legs 4 whole Meat 20 2 Chicken quartered 1 Meat 20 2 Chicken split breast bone in Up to 6 Meat 15 2 Chicken whole 3 lbs Meat 20 3 Chuck Roast 3 lbs Meat 75 2 3 Clams in shells 1 dozen Meat 2 1 Corned Beef 3 lbs Meat 90 3 Cornish Game Hens 2 Meat 20 2 Baby Back Ribs 2 slabs Meat 20 2 Fish Fillets 2 6 oz Meat 5 1 Fish Steaks 1 2 thick Meat 4 1 1 2 Lamb shanks 2 3 lbs Meat 30 2 Lobster 1 2 lb...

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Page 32: ...s the original retail purchaser or gift recipient During the applicable warranty period within normal household use we will repair or replace at our discretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves defective or replace unit with a comparable model To obtain service under the terms of this warranty call Toll Free 800 275 8273 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS UNITS PURCHASED AND USED WITHIN NOR...

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