Chef Tested EPC-668, 729855 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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6-QT. Electric Pressure Cooker

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Item No.: 729855

120V~, 60Hz, 1000W

Thank you for purchasing your Chef Tested 6-QT. Electric

Pressure Cooker by Montgomery Ward®. It will perform to the highest standard,

time after time, with all the convenience and durability you rely on from Wards.

We guarantee it!

With your new pressure cooker, you’ll be spending less time in the

kitchen while plating up some of your best fork-tender meals ever. The steam, heat

and pressure lock in vital nutrients and flavors, and you can make up to 6–8 serv-

ings in much less time than a traditional stovetop or oven. When meal time is over,

simply put the nonstick cooking pot in the dishwasher and wipe the outer shell clean.

It’s that easy!

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING OR CLEANING.

DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

1. Close supervision is necessary when using this appliance near children. This
appliance is NOT suitable for use by children.

2. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT place cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.

4. Do NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch any hot surfaces.

5. To disconnect from electrical outlet, pull directly on plug; do NOT pull on the cord.

6. NEVER connect or disconnect plug with wet hands.

7. Do NOT allow appliance to rest on cord.

8. Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer
service number for information regarding returning or replacing the product.

9. Do NOT connect appliance to a timer or an independent remote control.

10. Unplug appliance when not in use.

11. Do NOT use or place appliance near or on any flammable materials such as
tablecloth, curtains, towels, paper, plastic, etc.

12. Lid should always be in the locked position when appliance is in use.

13. NEVER remove lid when appliance is under pressure.

14. Do NOT force lid open. If lid is difficult to rotate, the appliance is still pressurized.

15. Always place appliance on a flat, level and heat-resistant surface.

16. Do NOT place or use the unit or any parts on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, in a heated oven, under a broiler, on a stovetop or in a freezer.

17. Do NOT replace inner pot with any other container.

18. Do NOT use inner pot with any other appliance or source of heat.

19. Do NOT fill more than half full with foods that expand during cooking, such as
legumes, beans, dried vegetables or rice.

20. WARNING: To avoid risk of explosion, do NOT block the oating valve.

21. Do NOT move appliance while in operation.

22. DANGER: NEVER deep fry or pressure fry in this appliance. Fire or injury
can occur.

23. Do NOT lift or move appliance by lid handle; use side handles only.

24. Keep hands and face away from the pressure discharge valve when
releasing the pressure. DANGER: Steam will exhaust through pressure

discharge and oating valves and can cause burns, scalding and serious

injuries.

Important Safeguards ........................... 3-4

3-Prong Plug............................................ 4

Parts & Features ...................................... 5

Helpful Hints ............................................ 6

Before Using for the First Time................ 6

How to Use ......................................... 7-10

Cleaning & Care .................................... 10

Canning/Preserving Guide ............... 11-14

Recipes.............................................15-19

Warranty & Return Information ......... 20-21

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Important Safeguards

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3-Prong Plug

Parts & Features

Important Safeguards (cont’d)

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25. Use EXTREME CAUTION when opening lid. DANGER: Steam escaping from
appliance can cause burns, scalding and serious injuries.

26. Do NOT touch any hot surfaces (external or internal). Always use handles,
knobs and control buttons to operate the unit.

27. Always use potholders or oven mitts to remove hot inner pot from appliance.

28. Allow appliance to cool down completely before handling and cleaning.

29. Check the ducts in the pressure discharge valve regularly for blockages.

30. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug into electrical outlet.

31. NEVER operate appliance in an appliance garage or under overhanging cabinets.

32. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

33. This appliance is NOT recommended for outdoor or commercial use.

This appliance has a 3-prong (grounding) plug for use in a 3-prong (grounding)
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock. This appliance should only be
used with a 120V, 60Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install a
3-prong (grounding) outlet. Do NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way. Do NOT
use an adapter or an extension cord that is not rated for use with this product. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

Short Cord Instructions

1. A short cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a long detachable power cord or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension

cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be the

same type 3-wire.

• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop

or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Plasticizer Warning

To prevent plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the countertop or tabletop or
other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coaster or placemats between the appliance
and the finish of the countertop or tabletop. Failure to do so may cause the nish

to darken. Permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

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Before Using for the First Time

CAUTION: Risk of suffocation - keep all packaging and plastic bags out of the reach of children.

1. Remove all parts from the box and discard packaging.

2. Clean all parts by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. Do NOT use an abrasive scour­ing pad or steel wool as this could damage the finish of the exterior surfaces or
the nonstick finish on the inner pot.

How to Use

To install lid, turn it counter-clockwise until
it locks with a clamping sound. Within
the lid is a sealing gasket, the purpose of
which is for sealing pressure within the
pressure cooker. Always check that the
gasket is seated properly, clean and free
of food particles.

Discharge Valve

When pressure cooking, the floating
valve should be in the downward po­sition and the discharge valve should
be set to seal. Always check that
valves are clean, unobstructed and in
good working order before using.

The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed 2/3 of
the capacity of the inner pot.

When cooking rice, legumes, beans, dried vegetables or
other foods that expand, the total volume of food and liquid
must not exceed 1/2 of the capacity of the inner pot.

Overfilling may cause the floating valve to become clogged,
creating excess pressure.

IMPORTANT: Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, oatmeal or other cereals,
peas, pasta or rhubarb should NOT be cooked under pressure. These types of
foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, which may block the floating valve.

WARNING: Always use at least ½ cup of water when cooking to avoid damage to
the appliance.

Lid Assembly

To remove lid, grasp the handle firmly and turn
clockwise until loosened and pull up.

WARNING: The lid should always be locked
when appliance is in use.

Helpful Hints

• Pressure cookers cook foods in about one-third of the time of conventional
cooking methods.

• More nutrients are preserved during pressure cooking as less liquid is used and
thus fewer nutrients are lost to evaporation.

• Increase cook time by 10% in altitudes above 3,500 feet.

• If you want to cook foods in less than the pre-programmed time, use the warm/
cancel button to cancel cooking at the desired time.

• Foods of equal size promote more even cooking. When cooking different types
of foods at the same time, cut foods that cook faster into larger pieces and
foods that cook slower into smaller pieces.

• Meats can be browned, if desired, prior to pressure cooking.

• Cooking liquids can include water, broth, fruit juice, wine, beer and bouillon.

• Fresh, rather than dried, herbs are best for pressure cooking.

• Flavors are more intense with pressure cooking. For best taste results, reduce
the amount of herbs or seasonings when adapting recipes used with conven­tional cooking methods.

• The pressure cooker will naturally release the steam. To hasten the process,
you can use the quick release method by rotating the pressure discharge valve
to the exhaust position until the float valve sinks.

DANGER: Steam will exhaust through pressure discharge and oat valves and
can cause burns, scalding and serious injuries. Always wear an oven mitt or
other heat protective glove to turn discharge valve.

• Always use at least ½ cup of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough
steam to be created to produce pressure.

• Only use non-metal utensils when filling with or removing food from inner pot,
to avoid scratching the nonstick coating.

• When cooking beans, add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount
of foaming.

• For best results, use low pressure when cooking fresh fruits.

• When cooking frozen meats, add 10 extra minutes for every inch of thickness.

• When unsure of how much time to cook under pressure, it’s best to undercook
and use the quick release method to check for doneness.

• Hot foods/liquids will come to pressure more quickly than cold foods/liquids.

• When cooking soups or stews with potatoes or meat, as much as 5 or 6 cups of
liquid may be needed to prevent overcooking or burning.

• When adapting conventional recipes for pressure cooking, a general rule is to
use 1 cup of liquid for the first 15 minutes and ⅓ cup for every 15 minutes of
pressure cooking thereafter.

CAUTION: ALWAYS tilt lid away from you when opening to avoid injury from steam.

Preset Menu Buttons

This pressure cooker has 7 food specific preset menu buttons. Each preset has a
default start time with minimum and maximum cooking times allowed for each
setting. See the chart on next page for reference.