Cosori CP016-PC User Manual

Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker

Model No.: CP016-PC

Hot Pot

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With Heartfelt Thanks

We thank you for purchasing a new Electric Pressure Cooker by Cosori, and we’re excited to see what you’ll cook up very soon.

We’re looking forward with you to preparing many fresh meals in your kitchen with minimaloperationoreffort.Andwhenwesay“withyou,”wemeanit—ourhelpful customer support team is available by phone at 888-402-1684 or by email at [e-mail]. We’re here to lend an ear to your questions and concerns (or your joy over a successful recipe). Happy cooking!

Table of Contents

Keeping Things Safe	4
Getting to Know Your Pressure Cooker	7
How Does it Work?	12
Safely Removing the Lid	25
Care & Maintenance	27
Troubleshooting	29
Warranty	30
Customer Support	31
Connect with Us	32

Package Contents

1 x Electric Pressure Cooker

1 x Spoon

1 x Ladle

1 x Measuring Cup

1 x Glass Lid

1 x Sealing Ring

1 x User Manual

1 x Steamer Rack

1 x Recipe Book

Specifications

Power Supply:	AC120V/60Hz
Rated Power:	1000W
Capacity:	6.3 Quarts (6 Liters)
Working Pressure:	5.8 - 10 PSI (40 - 70 kPa)
PressurizedWorkingTemperature:	235° - 239°F (113° - 115°C)

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Keeping Things Safe

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read, understand, and comply with all the instructions provided in this manual before using the device. Failure to comply with the instructions given in this manualand/orusingthedevice in ways other than the ones mentioned in this manual may resultinseriousinjuryand/or damage to the product.

General Safety

•DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handle and pot holders when necessary.

•Use extreme caution when moving the pressure cooker if it contains hot oil or other hot liquids.

•To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the unit in water or other liquid.

•Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

•DO NOT place on or near a hot gasorelectricburnerand/orina heated oven.

•DO NOT use the unit for anything other than its intended use.

•DO NOT alter the safety mechanisms or attempt to repair the pressure cooker as this will void the warranty. Please refer to the Care & Maintenance section on page 26 on how to properly maintain the pressure cooker.

•DO NOT place the unit close to

flammablematerials,heating units, or wet environments.

•In case of overheating, immediatelyturnoffandunplug the pressure cooker. DO NOT attempt to move the pressure cooker if it is overheating.

•DO NOT place any object above the pressure release valve while the steam is being released from the pressure cooker.

•DO NOT lean over the pressure cooker at any time while it is cooking.

•This pressure cooker should not be used for any medical purposes. It is not designed to reach the required temperature forsterilization.

Use & Care Guidlelines

•DO NOT operate the pressure cooker if the cord or plug is damaged, if the unit

malfunctions, or if the unit has been damaged in any manner. If the unit is malfunctioning, please contact customer support.

•Alwayscheckthepressure releasevalveandfloatvalvefor any clogging before use.

•Make sure all parts of the pressurereleasevalveandfloat valve are clean and properly assembled before each use.

•Using other accessories that are not compatible with the pressure cooker is not recommended.

Doing so may damage the unit or cause injury and will void your warranty.

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•The pressure cooker is intended for indoor use only.

•To disconnect the unit from a power source, press ‘Stop/

Cancel’, then remove plug from the outlet.

•Itisextremelyimportanttofill the pressure cooker with liquid prior to operation. Never cook without liquid; doing so can cause the unit to overheat and damage the safety mechanisms.

•DO NOT placefrozenmeatsor fishintothepressurecooker; alwaysmakesuremeatandfish are thawed before cooking.

•If you cook meat with a casing, such as sausage, swelling can occur when cooked under pressure. Piercing the skin after cooking can lead to bursts of hot liquid.

•The silicone sealing ring creates a pressure seal between the lid and the pot. Keep the sealing ring completely clean and free from any cracks or deterioration.

•DO NOT break the silicone sealing ring. Do not replace it with other rubber sealing rings or use a tension belt to make the pressure cooker seal.

•Checkandwashanti-clogfilter and pressure release valve regularly to avoid any blockage.

•DO NOT attempt to open the lid whilethefloatvalveisstillup.

•DO NOT put anything on or use other objects to replace the pressure release valve.

•Never use a towel to clog the gap between the lid and edge of the housing.

•The bottom of the inner pot and heating plate should be kept

clean. Do not put the inner pot on other heat sources. Do not replace the inner pot with other containers.

•DO NOT attempt to move the pressure cooker while it is

cooking; wait until it cools down to move it. Move the unit using the built-in handles; do not try to hold the pressure cooker from the lid handle.

•DO NOT disassemble the unit on your own or use replacement partsfromdifferentbrands.

•Make sure pressure completely discharges after cooking has finishedandbeforeopeningthe lid.

•Clean and properly place the water collection cup before each use.

•You may experience some smoke coming out the unit duringthefirstfewusesdue to the initial heating of the materials; this is normal.

•Unplug the unit when not in use andbeforecleaning.Allowitto cool before putting on or taking offparts.

•DO NOT let power cord hang over the edges of tables or counters, or touch hot surfaces as it may present a tripping hazard.

•Ashortpowersupplycordis provided to reduce injuries resulting from entanglement and tripping. If an extension cord is used, the electrical rating of the cord must be at least

120V/20A.Theextensioncord must be arranged so that it will not hang over the edge of a table or counter where it can be

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pulled or accidentally tripped over.

NOTE:

•This appliance has a threeprong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock,thisplugwillonlyfitone way into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible. DO NOT attempt to modify the plug in anyway if it does notfitintotheoutlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

When moving the unit, hold the pressure cooker by its handles.

Keep out of reach of infants and young children.

DO NOT use any other lid.

DO NOT touch the lid or stainless steel surface while heating or cooking.

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Geting to Know Your Pressure Cooker

	PRESSURE COOKER		INSIDE OF LID
1	3
	4	5
2		6	7
			INSIDE OF COOKER

8				12									13
9				9
10				14
				15
11				16
1.		Lid		9.		Handles
2.		Lid handle		10.		Housing
3.		Float valve		11.		Control panel
4.		Pressure release valve		12.		Inner pot sensor
5.		Sealing ring		13.		Heating plate
6.		Float valve sealing ring		14.		Safety pin
7.		Anti-clogfilter		15.		Water collection cup
8.		Inner pot		16.		Power cord

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CONTROL PANEL

			1
2	Stop	Less	Normal	More	On	7
		Low	Medium	High
	Cancel				Start
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4	Delay				Keep	8
	Start				Warm
5		Pressure		Unlock		9
	Cook					10
					Manual
6	Time
11		Adjust	Pressure			13
12				Temp		14
	Meat	Poultry		Soup	Beans
	Stew				Chili
	White	Brown	Multigrain		Steam
	Rice	Rice			Vegetables
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	Slow	Yogurt		Pasta	Steam
	Cook			Boil	Potatoes
	Hot Pot	Sauté		Bake	Reheat
		Brown

1.	Adjustindicator	9.	Unlock indicator
2.	Stop/Cancelbutton	10.	Manual button
3.	Digital display	11.	Decrease value
4.	Delay Start button	12.	Adjustbutton
5.	Cook Time button	13.	Increase value
6.	Pressure level indicator	14.	Pressure/Temperaturebutton
7.	On/Start	15.	Cooking functions
8.	Keep Warm button

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DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS

Unit is on standby

Function has been cancelled

Unitisheatingup/pressurizing

Lid is not closed properly

Displaytimefornon-pressurizedcookingsettings

NOTE: The display will switch between the cooking time and temperature every two seconds.

Displaytimeforpressurizedcookingsettings

Yogurt function

Pasteurizationfunction

Jiu niang function

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CONTROLS

Button				Function
		On		Starts any selected cooking function.
		Start
		Stop		Cancels any cooking process; also cancels any selections that are
				made.
		Cancel
				NOTE: Thedisplaywillshow“OFF”afterpressing‘Stop/Cancel’, indicating
				that the pressure cooker has stopped cooking. The pressure cooker will go into
				standbymode,showing“--:--”,after3minutes.
				Activatesthemanualpressurecookingmodeontheunit,whichallows
		Manual		youtofullycustomizeyourcookingsettings.(seeManualCooking
				Mode).
		Cook		Press the ‘Cook Time’ button then use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to adjust
				thetimeofanycookingfunction.Thedisplaywillflash5timesbefore
		Time
				your selected time is set.
		Delay		This function allows you to delay the start time of your cooking.
				1.	Select a cooking function, then press the ‘Delay Start’ button.
		Start
				2.	Use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to change the delay start time; you can
					delay the start time of the pressure cooker from 30 minutes to 12
					hours.
				3.	Press ‘On/Start’ when you are ready to start the delay process.
				4.	The unit will beep when cooking has begun.
				NOTE: This delay function does not work with ‘Yogurt,’ ‘Pasta/Boil,’ ‘Hot Pot,’
				‘Sauté/Brown,’ ‘Reheat,’ and ‘Manual’ modes.
				This function acts as a quickstart guide to help you better cook your
		Adjust		food. The ‘Adjust’buttonservesthreedifferentpurposesonthe
				pressure cooker:
				1.	Changing the cooking time for all pressure cooking functions
					(except for ‘Manual’ and ‘Pasta/Boil’ mode) as well as ‘Slow
					Cook’ mode.
				2.	Changing the temperature on the ‘Slow Cook,’ ‘Sauté/Brown,’
					‘Hot Pot,’ and ‘Reheat’ functions.
				3.	Selectingdifferentcookingprogramsonthe‘Yogurt’ function.
				NOTE:
				• Manually changing the cooking time for the pressure cooking functions will
					turnofftheAdjustfunction.

Changing Pressure Level & Temperature

Pressure Use the ‘Pressure/Temp’ button to adjust the pressure or

Temp temperatureofacookingfunction.Therearesixdifferentpressure levels to help better cook your food.

1.Select your desired cooking function.

2.Press the ‘Pressure/Temp’ button, then use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to increase or decrease the temperature or pressure of the selectedcookingfunction.Thedisplaywillflash5timesbefore your selected temperature or pressure is set.

NOTE:

•The working pressure for level 1 is 5.8 PSI (40 kPa), while the pressure for level 6 is 10 PSI (70 kPa).

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				•	It is recommended to cook tender foods such as vegetables on the lower
					pressure levels.
				•	The actual working pressure may vary depending on the amount of food and
					liquid being cooked.
Keep				The warming function keeps food warm until you are ready to eat.
				Follow the steps below to manually set up the warming function.
Warm				1.	Press the ‘Keep Warm’ button.
				2. Press ‘Pressure/Temp’ and use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to adjust the
					warming temperature from 140° to 210°F (60° to 99°C).
				3.	Press the ‘Cook Time’ button and use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to
					adjust the warming time in 10 minute increments; you can adjust
					the time anywhere from 10 minutes to 99 hours and 30 minutes.
				4.	Press the ‘On/Start’ button once you have set your time.
				NOTE:
				•	DO NOT cook foods using the warming mode.
				•	The pressure cooker will automatically switch to this mode when cooking has
					finished;thedefaulttimeis6hours.
				•	The automatic warming function does not work with ‘Pasta/Boil,’ Yogurt,’
					and ‘Hot Pot.’
				The ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons are used to increase or decrease the cooking
				time, pressure,andtemperatureonthedifferentcookingfunctionsof
				the pressure cooker. Press and hold either button to quickly adjust the
				numbers, and release when you have reached your desired number.

Changing Temperature Units

The default temperature unit for the pressure cooker is in Fahrenheit

(“F”),butcanbeswitchedtoCelsius(“C”)tomeetyourpreferences.

•Press ‘+’ and ‘-’ simultaneously. The display will now show“C”toindicatethatthetemperatureunithasbeen switched to Celsius. The unit will show the previous display you were on after 3 seconds.

The unlock indicator illuminates when the lid is not properly secured ontothepressurecooker.Ifyouattempttostartapressurizedcooking functionwhilethelidisnotproperlysecured,thedisplaywillshow“Lid” andthepressurecookerwillnotstartheatinguporpressurizinguntil the lid is secured onto the housing.

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