INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
CPC22
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
PRESSURE COOKER
PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION STAINLESS STEEL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Using the Pressure Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pressure Cooker Helpful Tips and Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
When using a pressure cooker, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS prior to use and refer
back to this user’s guide when needed.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use Cool Grip™ handles only. Use potholders
or oven mitts if necessary.
3. This pressure cooker should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
4. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID WHILE THE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If lid is difficult to rotate, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized. Do not force it to open. Any
pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. FOR USE ONLY ON STOVETOP.
6. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids or foods.
7. Do not use the pressure cooker for other than it's intended use.
8. This vessel cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is
properly closed before operating. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
9. Do not fill unit over ²⁄³ full (MAXIMUM FILL LEVEL). When cooking foods that expand during cooking,
such as dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over ½ full. Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the
pressure release valve and developing excess pressure. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
10. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal and other cereals,
split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth and sputter, and clog the pressure
release devices. These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
11. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use (Pressure Release Valve, Red
Safety Valve and Silicone Sealing Gasket in lid).
12. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
13. When the desired pressure is reached, steam from the Pressure Release Valve will be visible.
Adjust the heat down to maintain a slow, steady release of steam. This ensures pressure is maintained,
but excess liquid does not evaporate. A slow stream of steam should always
be visible.
14. WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE. Hot steam released from
Pressure Release Valve may result in injury. DO NOT LOOK OVER the Pressure Release Valve.
15. DO NOT TAMPER WITH LID. Do not tamper with lid or lid hardware. They are installed for your safety.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any packing materials and promotional labels from your stovetop pressure cooker. Be
sure all parts are included. We recommend keeping the box and packing materials for use at a
later date. Before using your Cuisinart Professional Collection Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
for the first time, make sure that the Pressure Release Valve is properly inserted within the
Pressure Regulator. To secure Pressure Release Valve, push valve into place until you hear a
click. Lift gently to ensure that it is attached. Remove any dust from shipping by wiping parts
with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the cooking pot in the dishwasher or with warm, soapy
water. Rinse, towel- or air-dry. Dry thoroughly before each use as moisture can build up under
the lid handle and can cause steam to escape as the pressure cooker heats up. This is not a
leak and the steam will eventually evaporate.
Lid Handle
Lid
Pressure Release Valve
Red Safety Valve Gasket
(underneath Red Safety Valve)
Pressure Regulator
Cool GripTM Handles
Silicone Sealing Gasket
Induction Base
Lock/Unlock Settings
Cooking Pot
PARTS AND FEATURES
Red Safety Valve
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