Martha stewart MSEPC0010 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please read operating instructions before using this product.

Please keep original box and packing materials in the

event that service is required.

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EVERYTHING

PRESSURE COOKER

7-IN-1 PRESSURE COOKER,

SLOW COOKER, RICE COOKER, STEAMER,

SAUTÉ, YOGURT MAKER, AND WARMER

Use and care plus recipes

Martha Stewart™ and the Martha Stewart Emblem are trademarks of

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Used under license.

Distributed by Versatile Housewares, LLC • Hollywood, FL

MODEL MSEPC0010

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Your Martha Stewart Everything Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure. When using this Everything Pressure Cooker basic safety precautions should be followed.

Read all instructions.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and a potholder.

Do not close or clog the Vent Pipe or place anything on top of the Everything Pressure Cooker under any circumstance.

To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put power cord, plug or body of the appliance in water or other liquid.

This Everything Pressure Cooker should not be used by children or by individuals with disabilities or limited knowledge in using pressure cookers. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

This appliance cooks under pressure and requires liquid to pressurize. Always ensure there is a minimum of 1 measuring cup (8 ounces) of liquid when operating. Improper use may result in scalding injuries. Make certain the Lid is properly closed before operating. Please see "Operating Your Everything Pressure Cooker".

Do not place hands or face directly over the Pressure Valve. Hot steam escaping the Pressure Valve could cause a scalding injury. Use the Pressure Valve Handle on your Pressure Valve to move it from SEAL to VENT, or vice-versa. You can also use a wooden spoon to move the Pressure Valve so your hands do not get too close to the steam.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the Everything Pressure Cooker to cool before putting on or taking off parts. To disconnect, turn the Everything Pressure Cooker off by pressing the Keep Warm/Cancel button until four zeros [0000] appear in the LED and the Keep Warm indicator light is off, then unplug from the wall outlet.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to Versatile Housewares for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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Do not ﬁll the unit over 2/3 full as per the marking on the inside of the Pot when using the Everything Pressure Cooker. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ﬁll the unit over 1/2 full. Over ﬁlling may cause a risk of clogging the Vent Pipe and developing excess pressure. See "Using Your Everything Pressure Cooker" section of this manual.

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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 Valve and Vent Pipe. These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.

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The use of parts or accessories not recommended or sold by Versatile Housewares may cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury.

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To reduce the risk or electric shock, cook only in the stainless-steel cooking Pot provided with your Everything Pressure Cooker.

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Do not use outdoors.

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Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burners, in a heated oven, or any other hot surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

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Extreme caution must be used when moving the Everything Pressure Cooker containing hot contents or liquids.

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This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain the Lid is properly closed and the Pressure Valve is in the SEAL position before cooking under pressure. See "Operating Your Everything Pressure Cooker" section of this manual.

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Do not use this Everything Pressure Cooker for other than intended use.

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Always attach power cord to appliance ﬁrst, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, press the Keep Warm/Cancel button until four zeros [0000] appear in the LED and the Keep Warm indicator light is off, then unplug from the wall outlet. Grasp plug and pull from the wall. Never yank on cord.

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Always check the Pressure Valve, Red Pressure Indicator, and Vent Pipe for clogging, food residue or particles, clean prior to using your Everything Pressure Cooker according to the Care & Cleaning Section of this manual.

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Do not open the Everything Pressure Cooker until unit has cooled and internal pressure has been released. If the Lid is difﬁcult to open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – DO NOT FORCE IT OPEN. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See "Using Your Everything Pressure Cooker" section of this manual.

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Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosives and/or ﬂammable fumes.

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Do not use Everything Pressure Cooker for pressure frying with oil, or as a deep fryer.

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Move your Everything Pressure Cooker away from overhead cabinets when releasing pressure. The fast-moving jet of steam released upward may cause damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This Everything Pressure Cooker must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-prong cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounded cord can result in the risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a long cord. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over and:

Use only 3-prong extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.

The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating of this Everything Pressure Cooker is 1,200 watts.

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"Whether you’re pressed for time, cooking on a budget, or making

nutritious and ﬂavorful meals for yourself and your family, my

Everything Pressure Cooker is a wonderful way to cook safely,

practically, and fast. It's such a versatile machine that can be used as

a Pressure Cooker, Sauté Pan, Yogurt Maker, Rice Cooker, Steamer,

Food Warmer, and even Slow Cooker. My book Martha Stewart’s

Pressure Cooker is a great introduction to cooking with your new

TABLE OF CONTENTS

gadget. It features a range of recipes—even desserts!— so each dish

you make is unique and mouthwatering. You can also get started

right away with a few recipes from the book, included in this guide."

Important Safeguards �� 2

Additional Safety Information �� 3

About Martha Stewart �� 4

Know Your Everything Pressure Cooker �� 6

Before Your First Use �� 8

Safety First �� 9

Operating Your Everything Pressure Cooker ��10

Cooking Functions ��14

Care & Cleaning �� 17

Recipes�� 18

Limited Warranty �� 51

Contact Information �� Back

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KNOW YOUR

EVERYTHING PRESSURE COOKER

Lid Handle

Pot

Lid

Housing

Red Pressure

Indicator

(Top)

Pressure

Valve

Float Valve

(Top)

Side

Handle

Control

Panel

Red Pressure Indicator

(Underside)

Includes Silicone

Sealer Gasket

Sealing

Ring Rack

Wire Rack

Vent Pipe

(Underside of Float Valve)

Float Valve

(Underside)

Includes Silicone

Sealer Gasket

Rice Measuring

Cup

Condensation

Collector

Actual product may differ slightly from illustrations on this page

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Spoon

BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE

SAFETY FIRST

Carefully unpack the Everything Pressure Cooker and parts and remove all packaging materials. Read this instruction manual thoroughly paying close attention to the Important Safeguards and other warnings located in this manual.

Clean the Everything Pressure Cooker according to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual.

Place the Everything Pressure Cooker on a stable, level, clean surface.

Slide the Condensation Collector into the slot at the back of the Everything Pressure Cooker (Figure 1).

Place the Pressure Valve over the Vent Pipe on the top of the Lid and press down until it stops. The Pressure Valve will feel loose over the Vent Pipe. This is by design as it allows you to switch between SEAL & VENT and is weighted to limit the amount of pressure in the Pot.

Never place hands or face directly over the Pressure Valve. Hot steam escaping the Pressure Valve could cause a scalding injury. Use the Pressure Valve to move it from SEAL to VENT, or vice-versa. You can also use a wooden spoon to move the Pressure Valve so your hands do not get too close to the steam.

The sealing ring is removable for cleaning and inspection. To remove, grasp the Sealing Ring and gently pull it upward in sections from the Sealing Ring Rack. To place the Sealing Ring back into the Sealing Ring Rack press it down behind the outer edge of the Sealing Ring Rack section by section. The Sealing Ring is universal, meaning there is no up or down position. Ensure that the Sealing Ring Rack is positioned in the center of the Sealing Ring. The Sealing Ring will not ﬁt tight around the Sealing Ring Rack, there will be some play to allow you to adjust to correct position (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Figure 3

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HOW TO SAFELY OPEN THE LID

Always ensure that your Everything Pressure Cooker is in Keep Warm mode or turned off prior to opening the Lid. The Keep Warm mode will automatically come on after the programmed cooking time expires, or you can start it manually by pressing the Keep Warm/Cancel Button until the Keep Warm indicator illuminates.

To turn off, press the Keep Warm/Cancel button until four zeros [0000] appear in the LED and the Keep Warm indicator light is off, then unplug from the wall outlet. Grasp plug and pull from the wall. Never yank on cord.

There are two ways to release pressure from your Everything Pressure Cooker:

QUICK RELEASE

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Do not use the Quick Release method with recipes containing lots of liquid, such as soups and stews, or recipes that contain high starch content such as porridge and congee to avoid food content from sputtering from the Pressure Valve. Use the Natural Release method instead.

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Never place hands or face directly over the Pressure Valve. Hot steam escaping the Pressure Valve could cause a scalding injury. Use the Pressure Valve Handle to move it from SEAL to VENT, or vice-versa. You can also use a wooden spoon to move the Pressure Valve so your hands do not get too close to the steam.

NATURAL RELEASE

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Keep the Pressure Valve in the SEAL position (Figure 6). It can take anywhere from 10 minutes up to an hour for all pressure to naturally release from the Everything Pressure Cooker depending on the volume of food in the Everything Pressure Cooker.

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If you have waited at least 30 minutes after the Everything Pressure Cooker has been in Keep Warm mode or turned off and the Red Pressure Indicator is still in the raised position you can release any remaining pressure by moving the Pressure Valve from SEAL to VENT.

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OPEN THE LID

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Ensure the Pressure Valve is in the VENT position (Figure 7) and the Red Pressure Indicator is completely down and ﬂush with the Lid (Figure 7) before attempting to open.

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Remove the Lid by grasping the Lid Handle and turning it clockwise until the symbol on the Lid is directly over the OPEN marking on the Housing (Figure 4). Lift straight up.

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WARNING: If the Lid is difﬁcult to open or has any resistance in opening this

indicates that the Pot is still pressurized – DO NOT FORCE IT OPEN. Any pressure in the Pot can be hazardous and cause a scalding injury. Never attempt to press down on the Red Pressure Indicator or the Float Valve located in the Lid Handle to avoid a serious scalding injury. If you have difﬁculty opening the Lid contact Versatile Housewares customer service at (855) 881-7977.

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OPERATING YOUR EVERYTHING

PRESSURE COOKER

PRESSURE COOKING (PRESSURE VALVE POSITION: SEAL)

Manual • Rice • Multigrain • Meat/Stew • Poultry • Soup/Stock • Steam • Bean/Chili • Cereal

The cooking times in pressure recipes refer to the time cooked under full operating pressure, not the preheating time it takes to reach pressure. Your Everything Pressure Cooker has a microchip that automatically detects when the Everything Pressure Cooker has reached operating pressure and will start the countdown timer automatically. This eliminates guesswork in determining how long to preheat your cooker since this preheat time is determined by volume and food type being cooked.

Follow instructions in the Preparing Your Everything Pressure Cooker section of this manual.

When the Everything Pressure Cooker is ﬁrst plugged in you will see four zeros [0000] on the Digital Display indicating you are in standby mode.

Press the desired function button (see Cooking Functions section of this manual for default settings for each function).

The blue indicator lights for the selected function and the pressure settings of Low or High will begin ﬂashing and the Display will show the default cooking time. Press the Adjust button to change the pressure setting between Low or High while the lights are still blinking.

To change the Default time, press the selected function button successively and the time will scroll up. Hold the function button in to scroll at a faster rate. Once your cooking settings are complete the Everything Pressure Cooker will begin the Preheat cycle within 10 seconds of the last button press. The Everything Pressure Cooker will let you know it is in Preheat mode by ﬂashing the ﬁrst two digits of the Time Display. Once full pressure has been reached the ﬁrst two digits of the Timer Display will stop ﬂashing and the countdown timer will start.

NOTE: Once the preheat cycle has started you cannot change the Pressure Level or the Cooking Function. If you need to change either of these settings press the Keep Warm/ Cancel button and enter your new settings. The timer can be changed at any time.

When the set time has elapsed the Everything Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm. Refer to the recipe to determine which release method you should use at the end of the cooking cycle and the section Safety First – How to Open Your Lid.

SLOW COOK (PRESSURE VALVE POSITION: VENT)

Follow instructions in the Preparing Your Everything Pressure Cooker section of this manual.

When the Everything Pressure Cooker is ﬁrst plugged in you will see four zeros [0000] on the Digital Display indicating you are in standby mode.

PRESSURE COOKER (CONT.)

The blue indicator lights for the selected function and the temperature settings of Low or High will begin ﬂashing and the Display will show the default cooking time. Press the Adjust button to change the temperature settings between Low or High while the lights are still blinking.

To change the Default time, press the selected function button successively and the time will scroll up. Hold the function button in to scroll at a faster rate. Once cooking settings are complete the Everything Pressure Cooker will begin the Slow Cook cycle within 10 seconds of the last button press. The Timer Display will start the countdown timer.

NOTE: Once countdown timer has started you cannot change the Cooking Function or the temperature setting. If you need to change either of these settings press the Keep Warm/Cancel button and enter your new settings.

When the set time has elapsed the Everything Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm. Refer to the section Safety First – How to Safely Open Your Lid.

SAUTÉ/SEAR (PRESSURE VALVE POSITION: N/A - DO NOT USE LID)

Only use the Sauté/Sear Function with the Lid off. Never place the Lid on the cooker, even partially, to avoid building pressure up in the cooker.

Follow instructions in the Preparing Your Everything Pressure Cooker section of this manual.

When the Everything Pressure Cooker is ﬁrst plugged in you will see four zeros [0000] on the Digital Display indicating you are in standby mode.

Press the Sauté/Sear function (see Cooking Functions section of this manual for default settings).

To change the Default time, press the selected function button successively and the time will scroll up. Hold the function button in to scroll at a faster rate. Once your cooking settings are complete the Everything Pressure Cooker will begin the Sauté/ Sear cycle within 10 seconds of the last button press. The Timer Display will start the countdown timer. Wait 5 minutes to allow the Pot to preheat. You can change the time during the cooking function but do not exceed 30 minutes of continuous use of this function to avoid damaging the cooker.

NOTE: Once countdown timer has started you cannot change the Cooking Function

or the temperature setting. If you need to change either of these settings press the Keep Warm/Cancel button and enter your new settings.

Press the Slow Cook function, (see Cooking Functions section of this manual for default settings).

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When the set time has elapsed the Everything Pressure Cooker will go back to standby mode.

OPERATING YOUR EVERYTHING

PRESSURE COOKER (CONT.)

YOGURT (PRESSURE VALVE POSITION: VENT)

Making Yogurt in your Everything Pressure Cooker is a simple process. The below recommendation is one way of making yogurt. There are many different recipes available, but the method is similar.

Follow instructions in the Preparing Your Everything Pressure Cooker section of this manual.

Add 1 gallon of milk (low fat or whole) to the Pot and place the Lid on the Everything Pressure Cooker (ensure Pressure Valve is in Vent position).

When the Everything Pressure Cooker is ﬁrst plugged in you will see four zeros [0000] on the Digital Display indicating you are in standby mode. Press the Steam function set the Time to 1 minute. You want to bring the milk to 180°F, it will take about 1 hour. Check the temperature after 45 minutes as you do not want to bring the milk to a full rolling boil.

Once the milk temperature reaches 180°F press the Keep Warm/Cancel Button to turn the Everything Pressure Cooker off and unplug from the wall outlet.

Allow the milk to cool to 110°F. To speed up the process you can remove the pot from the Everything Pressure Cooker and set it on a wire rack. This will also take about 1 hour.

Once the milk has cooled down to 110°F you can add your yogurt starter. A starter can be any pain yogurt with live and active cultures, add 3 tablespoons to the warmed milk and whisk well

Place the pot back into the Everything Pressure Cooker and press the Yogurt function. The Timer will show 8 hours, you can increase to 10 hours if you like your yogurt to have more of a tart taste.

PRESSURE COOKER (CONT.)

KEEP WARM

Your Everything Pressure Cooker can be used as a buffet server to keep foods warm.

Follow instructions in the Preparing Your Everything Pressure Cooker section of this manual.

When the Everything Pressure Cooker is ﬁrst plugged in you will see four zeros [0000] on the Digital Display indicating you are in standby mode.

Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button. The blue indicator light for the selected function will illuminate.

The Timer Display will begin counting in one-minute increments.

DELAY TIMER

You can delay the start of the cooking process up to 24 hours. The Delay function works on all functions except Sauté/Sear, and Yogurt.

WARNING: Do not use the Delay function for foods that are perishable. Perishable foods are those likely to spoil, decay or become unsafe to consume if not kept refrigerated at 40°F (4.4°C) or below or frozen at 0°F (-17.8°C) or below. Examples of foods that must be kept refrigerated for safety include meat, poultry, ﬁsh, dairy products, and all cooked leftovers.

NOTE: We do not recommend using the Delay function when cooking rice as the extended time of soaking rice will give it an overly soft texture and the excess leeched starch will cause sticking and burning to the bottom of the Pot.

When the Timer has elapsed place in bowls, cover, and refrigerate. You can add some sweetener or vanilla extract to the yogurt if desired.

If you would like Greek Yogurt simply strain the yogurt with a cheese cloth. Place a double layer of cheese cloth inside a colander or strainer and set in sink. Allow it to strain for about two hours.

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COOKING FUNCTIONS

Below are the available settings and defaults for each function of your Everything Pressure Cooker.

COOKING FUNCTIONS (CONT.)

Pressure Valve Default Time Default Pressure Adjust Button Keep Warm

MANUAL

SEAL

1 minute. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

SLOW COOK

VENT

3 hours. Can be set up to 20 hours in 30-minute increments

N/A - Slow cook feature is not to be used under pressure

High or Low Temperature

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

SAUTÉ/SEAR

Only use Sauté/Sear with Lid Off

20 minutes. Can be set up to 20 minutes in 1-minute increments

Only use Sauté/Sear with Lid Off

Low Sear or High Sear

Not available in this function

YOGURT

VENT - Yogurt function should not be cooked under pressure

8 hours. Can be set up to 99:30 hours in 30-minute increments

N/A – Yogurt function should not be cooked under pressure

Not available in this function

Pressure Valve Default Time Default Pressure Adjust Button Keep Warm

MULTIGRAIN

SEAL

15 minutes. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

MEAT/STEW

SEAL

30 minutes. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

POULTRY

SEAL

14 minutes. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

SOUP/STOCK

SEAL

15 minutes. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

Pressure Valve Default Time Default Pressure Adjust Button Keep Warm

RICE

SEAL

3 minutes. Can be set up to 25 minutes in 1-minute increments

Low

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

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Pressure Valve Default Time Default Pressure Adjust Button Keep Warm

STEAM

SEAL

1 minute. Can be set up to 2 hours in 1-minute increments

High

High or Low Pressure

Automatic at end of cooking cycle

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