Pressure Cooker Settings. Cuisinart EPC-1200PC, EPC 1200

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Steam will immediately begin to release through the valve. Keep face and hands away from steam as it is released, and do not release pressure under hanging cabinets, which can be damaged by steam. When pressure is fully released, the pressure indicator will drop and the lid will unlock to open. Using Quick Pressure

Release stops the pressure cooking immediately. If further cooking is necessary, the unit may be returned to

Pressure, or the food may be further cooked on the Simmer setting.

3. Combination Natural Pressure Release and Quick Pressure Release – For some recipes, we have chosen to use a combination of Natural Pressure

Release and Quick Pressure Release.

Allow Natural Pressure Release for the time indicated in the recipe (food will continue to cook slightly) followed by Quick Pressure Release.

WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION

WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. USE

TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL TO

PULL HANDLE OF PRESSURE LIMIT

VALVE FORWARD.

When the red float is completely down, turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove.

PRESSURE

COOKER

SETTINGS

1. Low Pressure

2. High Pressure

3. Browning –

This preset temperature allows cooking over high heat, without the lid, before pressure cooking.

Pressure Time

Low Pressure High Pressure

Browning

Simmer

Sauté

Keep Warm

Menu

Time

Start

Cancel

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Pressure Cooker

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Browning foods in a small amount of fat in this way seals the outer surfaces of meats and vegetables, producing a visually appealing, flavorful exterior with a moist, tender interior. Browning reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin.

4. Sauté – The preset temperature, done prior to pressure cooking with lid removed, allows you to quickly soften vegetables in a small amount of fat or liquid without browning, and to cook items such as rice (Arborio, brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for pilafs and risottos. Sautéing reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin.

5. Simmer – This preset temperature allows you to cook liquids at a lower temperature. It is primarily used to finish cooking some items, i.e., to add ingredients to a risotto, sauce, or stew or to continue cooking process to achieve preferred texture.

Simmering reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin.

6. Keep Warm – Holds and keeps cooked food warm for up to 12 hours.

SAFETY DEVICES

There are seven safety devices installed in the pressure cooker to assure its reliability.

1. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device

The appliance will not start pressurizing until the lid is closed and locked properly.

The lid cannot be opened if the appliance is filled with pressure.

2.

Pressure Control Device

The correct pressure level is automatically maintained during the cooking cycle.

3. Pressure Limit Valve

The pressure limit valve will release air automatically when the pressure inside exceeds the preset temperature.