Chefman RJ40-6-CH User Guide
RJ40-6-CH
6 QT Electric
PRESSURE COOKER
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 888.315.6553 | customerservice@chefman.com
MODEL: RJ40-6-CH
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice purchasing this Chefman product. Rest assured that
your purchase is manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety. We
are confident that you will be satisfied with your purchase and will think of Chefman as
the go to company for appliances that are: dependable, affordable, built with intuitive
features and the panache that will enhance your kitchen experience.
Customer satisfaction is a key element of our company’s philosophy. Each product is
backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 1-year warranty as well as outstanding
after-sales service support through our dedicated helpline team. We are confident that
you will enjoy your purchase for years to come.
In the unlikely event, that your product does not operate as described in the manual
please feel free to call or email our helpline for assistance. Products can malfunction and
we understand that they sometimes will. If you feel that your appliance is not operating
as it should; know that each appliance is backed by a 1-year warranty period. Warranty
claims can be made within one year from the date of purchase only when accompanied
by a dated receipt. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory
rights are not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused
by accident improper use, abuse and force majeure.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Rights may vary depending on your state
or province of residence. Some locations do not allow limitations on implied warranties
or special incidental, or consequential damages, so the limitations may not apply to you.
This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way
whatsoever.
Our telephone helpline (888)-315-6553 is available for questions or technical assistance:
Monday-Friday 9am to 5 pm EST. Customers can also receive support via email:
customerservice@chefman.com.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions
3 Features
5 Operating Instructions
12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
13 Troubleshooting
14 Notes
15 Terms and Conditions
16 Warranty Card
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. This appliance is intended for indoor home use only.
2. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufactures. Your warranty will
become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
3. Check that your home power supply corresponds with this appliance’s intended
voltage.
4. Place this appliance on a stable, heat resistant surface. Make sure not to place near
or on a heat source such as gas or electric burner or oven.
5. Short power cords are attached to this item to prevent entanglement and tripping
hazards. Extension cords with corresponding voltage, electrical rating and
grounding wires can be used. Care should be taken so that any exposed cord is not
hanging down from a counter or table where it can be pulled on or tripped over by
any child or adult.
6. Before using this appliance inspect the plug and cord line for cuts and/or abrasion
marks if they are found. Do not use this appliance and contact our authorized
customer service representative.
7. Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding it into your home’s grounded
electric outlet. Disconnect by grasping the plug and removing it from your home’s
grounded electric outlet. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during
use or storage as this can cause the wire to fray and break.
8. During initial use, you may notice some smoke and or a slight odor. This is normal
and should quickly dissipate. It should not reoccur after the appliance has been used
a few more times.
9. This appliance should be used only by persons who are capable of understanding
the user manual or are supervised by those who have adequate understanding of
the appliances’ features, their use and the operating instructions. Children must be
supervised and should not be left alone with appliances during their operation.
10. During use appliances should not be left unattended.
11. Care should be taken not to move appliances that are in use.
12. Do not move appliances that are full of food or liquid whether hot or cold.
13. Never operate this appliance without food and liquid in the removable cooking bowl.
14. Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ fill level. When cooking foods that expand (such as dried
vegetables, beans, grains, rice, etc.) Do not fill past the ‘MAX’ rice fill level.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Appliances can emit heat or steam when in use therefore care should be taken
not to block inlets or outlets.
16. Always check the pressure release valve and safety locking pin for clogging or
obstruction and clean if necessary.
17. Appliance exteriors are designed to be cool to the touch. Portions do get HOT
during use. Burns can result from touching heating elements, air vents and
removable baskets or containers and - if any part is designed to be handled,
do so with care.
18. Do not use this appliance near an open flame or flammable materials.
19. Examine the silicone seal gasket to make sure it is without tears or damages.
Only use the gasket designed for this particular appliance. Should you notice
that the silicone sealing gasket has any damage please contact customer service.
20. Before using this appliance please read the caution sticker attached to the lid
of the pressure cooker. Review how to lock and unlock the lid as well as always
checking the setting of the float pressure release valve to make sure it is in the
right position (Airtight or Exhaust) for the function you have selected.
21. It is necessary to lock the lid of this appliance for safe cooking. Once the lid
is locked and the cooking process has begun do not attempt to open the lid.
Do not force the lid open once locked. Should you need to open the pot cancel
the function with the cancel button. If this is a function that requires the steam
to be released follow the instruction to turn the knob to exhaust and release the
steam. The pot will go to the keep warm setting and can then safely be opened.
22. Never place your hands, arms or face over the pressure release valve once this
appliance has started to function.
23. Do not use the appliance for frying. Oil can be used within the saute mode (this
is a quick, light fry mode) and as an ingredient in a frying cooking process.
24. Do not warm for more than ten hours.
25. Do not leave uncooked ingredients in this pot for more than a short period of
time. Raw meat, poultry, fish, fruits or vegetables can spoil.
26. Unplug unit when you have finished cooking.
27. Before cleaning, make sure that the pot is turned off, unplugged, cooled to
room temperature and all pressure has been released.
28. Do not clean the appliance until the unit is cool.
29. Do not immerse complete appliance in water or a dishwasher for cleaning.
30. Clean with a non-abrasive cleaner, soft pad or cloth.
31. Store unit in a cool, dry location.
32. In case of any electric emergency such as a fire call 911.
Take a minute to unwrap your appliance. Remove any packaging or labels that
may interfere with the use of your appliance. Locate your instruction manual. For
your safety and the continued enjoyment of this product, read all the directions
carefully and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Features
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1. LID HANDLE
2. PRESSURE EXHAUST VALVE
3. LID CHANNEL
4. SPOON
5. MEASURING CUP
6. RUBBER GASKET
7. 3-PRONG CORD
8. INNER POT
9. CONTROL PANEL
10. LID ROD
11. SPOON HOLDER
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12. CONDENSATION CUP
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