Easy Release XL Pressure Multicooker 7.6L
User Guide
CPE310
Contents
Crockpot's Safety Precautions
Crockpot's Safety Precautions 1 - 2
Features of your Express Easy Release XL 3 - 4
Before First Use of the Express Easy Release XL 5
Things to know about your Express Easy Release XL 6
Using your Express Easy Release XL 7
Manual Pressure Cooking 8
Time Delay Function 8
Cooking Pot Markings 9
Pressure Cooking 9
Using the Pressure Cooking functions 10
Bobber Valve 11
Releasing Pressure at the End of Cooking 12
Slow Cooking 13
Using the SLOW COOK Function 13
Cooking Guide 14
Steaming 15
Using the STEAM Function 15
Steaming Chart 16
Using the BROWN/SEAR Function 17
Rice Cooking 17
Using the RICE/GRAINS Function 18
Boiling & Simmering 19
To Change a Setting 19
Care & Cleaning 20-21
Troubleshooting 22
Notification Codes 23
Hints & Tips 24
Hints & Tips For Slow Cooking 24
Important Instructions - retain for future use
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
PRESSURE MULTICOOKER.
• Do not plug in or switch on the unit without
having the cooking pan inside the unit.
• Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface
• Use your unit well away from walls and
curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces.
• Check the pressure and steam release valve
before use, and if clogged clean as necessary.
• Do not operate the unit without food or
liquid in the cooking pan. Never exceed the
maximum markings on the inside of the
cooking pan, or maximum and minimum
quantities stated in the recipes provided.
Some foods expand during cooking, and it
may result in developing excess pressure.
• Place the unit so that the pressure and steam
release valve is positioned away from the
body.
• Ensure the lid is locked before use. Brown/
Sauté function does not require the lid to be
used.
• Never use any lid except the lid provided with
your Express Pressure Multicooker.
• Never place any part of the body including
face, hands and arm over the Steam Release
Valve. Steam can result in serious burns.
• Do not move or cover the unit whilst in
operation
• Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit
while it is in use as they will be hot.
• After pressure cooking, do not open the
lid until the internal pressure has been
released. If the lid will not turn to unlock,
this is because there is pressure inside the
unit. Do not force the lid open.
• Do not cook more than 4 cups of dried
beans/legumes with 8 cups of water.
Cooking with more beans or water may
result in the build up of excess pressure.
Leave for ten minutes after cooking before
releasing the pressure valve.
• Be careful when lifting and removing lid after
cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you as
steam is hot and can result in serious burns.
Never place face over the unit.
• The cooker operates under pressure.
Incorrect use may result in injury.
• Use handles and oven mitts to move the unit,
the cooking pan and the lid when hot.
• Unplug the unit when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting
on or taking off parts to clean.
• Certain foods are not suited for pressure
cooking as they can foam, froth, splatter and
clog the pressure and steam release valve.
Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, cranberry,
apple sauce, rhubarb, split peas, pearl barley,
oatmeal and other cereals should not be
cooked with pressure cook mode.
• Do not immerse the base of the unit in water
or any other liquid.
• Do not use the cooking pan for food storage
or place in the freezer.
• To prevent damage to the unit do not use
alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a
soft cloth and a mild detergent.
• Do not operate the unit when placed directly
onto a bench top. Place a heat proof mat or
chopping board underneath to protect the
surface.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
• The heating element surface is subject to
residual heating after use.
• Misuse may potentially cause injury or
physical damage to the user.
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Crockpot's Safety Precautions
Features of your Express Easy Release
Crockpot's is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer
products, but it is essential that the product
user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are
precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service
person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Intended for household countertop use only.
Keep 15cm clear from the wall and on all
sides. Always use appliance on a dry, stable,
level surface.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• The appliance should be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30
mA.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
• The supply cord should be regularly examined
for signs of damage and the appliance is not to
be used if the cord is damaged.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and
sputter, and clog the pressure release device
(Steam Release Valve). Recipes using these
items must be followed carefully to avoid
problems
Lid Handle
Lid Lock Pin
Lid
Cooking Pot
Power Cord
Heating Base
Control Panel
Steam Release Dial
Bobber Valve
Steam Release Valve
Condensation
Collector
Power Cord Port
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
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Features of your Express Easy Release XL
Before First Use of the Express Easy Release XL
Display Screen
CONTROL PANEL
Status Bar
Time Selection
Buttons
Step 1. Remove Packaging
Ensure all packaging has been removed.
Step 2. Position Machine
Place the Heating Base facing you on a dry,
level surface.
Step 3. Wash Parts
Wash the Cooking Pot and Lid and
Condensation Collector in warm water
using a mild detergent. Dry each part
thoroughly before use.
Step 4. Assembly
Insert the Power Cord into the Power Cord
Port and insert the Cooking Pot into the
Heating Base.
Step 5. Lid Assembly
Place Lid upon cooker and align
To lock, twist counterclockwise, aligning
with
. To unlock, twist Lid clockwise and
align
with .
Step 6: Sealing Gasket
Remove the Lid by turning clockwise to
unlock, aligning
Sealing Gasket from the Lid and wash the
gasket and the Lid in warm soapy water.
Dry the Sealing Gasket and Lid thoroughly
before reattaching the Sealing Gasket to the
Lid. Ensure the Sealing Gasket is smoothly
and securely in place in the gasket holder.
If the Sealing Gasket is not in the correct
position the Lid will not be able to form a
seal and will not be able to gain pressure.
with . Remove the
with .
Gasket Fixing Ring
Bobber Valve
UNDERSIDE OF Lid
Steaming Rack
Sealing Gasket
Steam Release
Valve Cover
Plastic Spoon
Open Lid
Unlocked Lid Locked Lid
Figure 2
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Things to know about your Express Easy Release XL
Using your Express Easy Release XL
The Express Easy Release XL Pressure
Multicooker has been designed with safety
in mind and has various safety measures.
• Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut
correctly and has not sealed.
Ensure Lid is in the completely locked
•
position and the is aligned with .
Pressure will not build if the Steam Release
•
Valve has not been switched to the Seal “ ”
position.
Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the
•
vent pipe and developing excess pressure.
The gasket and the valves can be removed
•
for cleaning. (See page 20).
Once the pressure increases, the Lid cannot
•
be opened. Safety sensors ensure the
pressure remains within the set range. Never
force the Lid open.
•
The Steam Release Dial is located on the
front of the Lid, designed to keep the hand
away from the Steam Release Valve when
releasing pressure. The Steam Release Valve
is designed to be loose-fitting for proper
operation. See RELEASING PRESSURE
Instructions on page 12.
•
The pressure cooking functions require liquid
to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot
does not have enough liquid, an notification
will appear in the Display Screen. See
NOTIFICATION CODES chart on page 23.
•
At the end of cooking, the Lid cannot be
unlocked until all the pressure is released.
This can be done using the Natural Pressure
Release Method or Quick Pressure Release
Method, explained on page 12.
• The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are
used to set the cooking time. To advance
slowly, simply press the + or - button and
release. To advance quickly, press and hold
the + or - button. If you have passed the
desired time, simply press the opposite
arrow button to return to the desired time.
Note: The timer can be selected for all
programs and can be changed at any time
during cooking by pressing START/STOP and
selecting a new function.
• The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used
to select desired cooking temperature
or pressure (HIGH or LOW). The Display
Screen will illuminate TEMP or PRESSURE,
depending on which setting is being adjusted.
Note: Glass Lid can be used as an
alternative to standard Lid for these
non-pressure functions only.
• The temperature may only be adjusted on
the SLOW COOK, YOGHURT, BOIL, SIMMER,
and BROWN/SEAR and SAUTÉ functions (see
the Cooking Guide on page 14 for available
adjustments).
• Each pre-set pressure cooking function
automatically selects the optimum pressure
for that selection, but it can be manually
selected with the TEMP/PRESSURE button
(see the Cooking Guide on page 14 for
available adjustments).
• The START/STOP button starts and stops
a cooking function. It must be pressed to
change from one cooking function to another
after cooking has begun.
• The Display Screen shows how much longer
the food needs to cook from the selected
time in hours and minutes once the cooker
is preheated. While the cooker is preheating,
the display screen will show, “HEAT”.
* The Status Bar tracks the pressurisation
progress when using a Pressure function,
and the preheat progress when using a
Traditional function before cooking begins.
Note: The cooker beeps as each button is
pressed.
• Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot.
Place Lid on top of the cooker and align
with . To lock, twist counterclockwise,
aligning
* Turn the Steam Release Dial to the “Seal”
position if pressure cooking. The Steam
Release Dial should be open when using
the SLOW COOK and YOGHURT functions.
Do not place the Lid on when using
BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ, SIMMER, or BOIL.
•
Plug provided Power Cord into the Power
Cord Port of the cooker.
Plug other end of the Power Cord into a
•
wall power outlet.
Select the cooking function you would like
•
to use.
The START/STOP button and the time on
•
the screen will flash.
Select the desired temperature or pressure
•
using the TEMP/PRESSURE button, if
applicable. (Please refer to the Cooking
Guide chart on page 14 for time and
temperature recommendations.)
•
Press the START/STOP button. For
pressure cooking functions, the word
“HEAT” will appear on the Display Screen
during preheating time. Once the cooker
is preheating time. Pressurisation and
preheat progress can be easily tracked
with the Status Bar under the Display
Screen. Once the Cooker is pressurised or
preheated, the selected cooking time will
appear on the Display Screen.
Not
13-15 minutes is the approximate average
pressurisation time. If food content is larger
or very cold, pressurisation time may take
slightly longer .
with .
e: For pressure cooking functions,
•
This cooker allows you to delay the start of
your cooking so that cooking finishes when
you need it. See page 8 for instructions on
the DELAY TIMER function.
•
After the set cooking time has elapsed,
the cooker will beep again and will
automatically switch to the KEEP WARM
setting. The Display Screen will then
change from the cook time to a new timer
that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until
you press the START/STOP button. After
4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the
cooker will turn off.
•
To end a cooking function at any time, press
the START/STOP button.
When finished, unplug the cooker and wait
•
for it to cool completely before attempting
to clean.
CAUTION: The Cooking Pot and Heating
Base will get very hot while using thiscooker.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
pot holders or oven-mitts when using this
cooker. Always lift the Lid by tilting away
from you to avoid the steam.
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