11L Digital Pressure Cooker (Model PC11-25)
Instruction Manual
11L Autocuiseur Numérique (Modèle PC11-25)
Manuel d’utilisateur
11L Olla de Presión Digital
(Modelo PC11-25)
Manual de Instrucción
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ...............................................................................1, 2
Parts ............................................................................................................3
Functions .....................................................................................................4
Operation ..................................................................................................5-7
Care and Cleaning .........................................................................................8
Tips and Hints, Troubleshooting .....................................................................9
Recipes ................................................................................................. 10-13
One Year Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 14
Table des Matières
Mesures de Précaution Importantes ...................................................... 15, 16
Pièces ........................................................................................................17
Functions ...................................................................................................18
Fonctionnement ..................................................................................... 19-22
Entretien et de Nettoyage ............................................................................ 23
Consiels et Astuces, Dépannage ................................................................... 24
Garantie Limitée d’un an ..............................................................................25
Tabla de Contenido
Salvaguardas Importantes ..................................................................... 26, 27
Partes ........................................................................................................28
Funcciones .................................................................................................29
Funcionmiento ....................................................................................... 30-33
Cuidado y Limpieza ..................................................................................... 34
Consejos Prácticos, Problemos ..................................................................... 35
Garantía limitada de un Año .........................................................................36
Technical Specications
Specication / Caractéristiques / Especicaciones: 840 W., 120 VAC, 60Hz
For accessories and additional products, go to
www.nesco.com
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- This product is designed for household use only -
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse this
appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool completely
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. To avoid hazards, return appliance
to NESCO
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Factory Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may
result in re, electric shock or injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
12. Intended for counter top use only,
do not use for other than its intended use
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13. Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and secured.
14. It is recommended that appliance not be moved when it contains hot oil or other
hot liquid. If it must be moved, use extreme caution.
15. Use extreme caution when releasing pressure or while removing the lid. Serious
burns can result from escaping steam.
16. While the unit is in operation, never attempt to remove the lid or bypass safety
features.
17. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable cooking pot.
18. Do not ll the cooking pot more than 1/2 full with food or 2/3 full with liquid.
When cooking foods that expand during cooking do not ll the unit over 1/2 full.
19. Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals,
split peas, noodles and pasta, or rhubarb should not be cooked under pressure in
the pressure cooker. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block
the oating valve.
20. Extreme caution should be used when moving appliance containing hot food or liquid.
21. WARNING: Never deep fry or pressure fry in the pressure cooker. It is dangerous
and may cause a re, serious damage or injury.
22. WARNING: Spilled foods can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away
from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter top, never use outlet below
counter top and never use with an extension cord.
23. Do not cover the appliance or have it near ammable material including curtains,
draperies, walls while in use.
24. Never cover the regulator valve while in use. Severe injury or damage may result.
25. When cooking food under pressure, a minimum 2 cups (0,5 L) of liquid must be used.
26. Do not lift the appliance by the cover handle, use side handles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to t into polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not try to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Read and follow all instructions and save for reference. Remove all packaging and labels.
2. Clean by wiping with a damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly.
3. Clean all parts following instructions in the ‘Care and Cleaning’ section.
4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth and dry completely. Never use abrasive cleaners
or scouring pads to clean parts of this appliance.
5. TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD NEVER IMMERSE
THE BASE OR CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
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Parts
1 Pressure Regulator Knob 7 Cooking Pot, removable
2 Floating Valve 8 Removable Sealing Gasket
3 Twist and Lock Lid 9 Serving Spoon and Measuring Cup
4 Lid Liner, removable 10 Condensation Cup
5 Cooking Rack 11 Base
6 Liner Removal pin 12 Control Panel
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FUNCTIONS
1. Pressure Regulator Knob - Controls the cooking function. Align the dots for
desired setting. PRESSURE for cooking under high or low pressure and rice
setting. STEAM for keep warm, steam and to release pressure from unit.
2. Floating Valve- Safety valve engages when pressure is built in the cooker and
will not allow lid to be removed. It will release when pressure is reduced, lid can
safely be removed.
3. Locking Lid - Has a safety feature that does not let you open the lid until the
pressure has dropped to a safe level.
4. Lid Liner - Protects pressure regulator stem from debris or while handling and is
removable for easy cleaning.
5. Cooking Rack - Use when cooking multiple food items or steaming.
6. Removal Pin, Lid Liner - Pull on pin to remove lid liner for cleaning.
7. Removable Cooking Pot - 11 L. removable, with non-stick coating for easy
cleanup and durable aluminum alloy for even heating.
8. Sealing Gasket - Creates air tight seal necessary for pressure cooking and is
removable for easy cleaning.
9. Serving Spoon / Measuring Cup - Use to stir or serve. Protects the surface of
the cooking pot. 6 oz. cup to measure ingredients or to remove excess liquid.
10. Condensation Cup - Collects excess condensation during cooking process. Pull
down to remove and push up to lock.
11. Base - Do not immerse in water! Contains the electronic controls and heater.
12. Control Panel - Buttons that control the functions of the unit.
• KEEP WARM - Reheats food or keeps food warm for serving.
• STEAM - Quickly boils water to steam foods like vegetables or rice.
• SLOW COOK - Cooks recipes slowly (12 hour timer) and at a low heat (180°F)
to retain the natural avors and tenderness.
• SAUTÉ/BROWN - To brown/sauté meat before pressure cooking for better results.
• TIME DELAY - Allows you to delay the cooking process by up to 8 hours.
CAUTION: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for more
than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).
• RICE - One touch setting for cooking rice. Defaults to 10 mins. at high pressure.
• LOW PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 5 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• HIGH PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 10 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• START /STOP - Controls power to the control board.
FUNCTION TIME SETTINGS
FUNCTION SETTING DEFAULT TIME TOTAL TIME
HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE 01 MINUTE 01 MIN. TO 2 HRS
RICE 10 MINS. 5 TO 30 MINS.
TIME DELAY 30 MINS. 8 HRS.
SAUTÉ/BROWN
N 30 MINS. 1 TO 30 MINS.
SLOW COOK 4 HRS. 30 MINS. TO 12 HRS.
STEAM 15 MINS. 01 MIN. TO 2 HRS.
KEEP WARM NONE NONE
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OPERATION
1. Place the appliance on a at, heat resistant and stable surface.
2. Before using your appliance, always check the lid to be sure the sealing gasket
and lid liner are clean and positioned correctly. Ensure gasket is not damaged
or broken. If damaged, do not use the pressure cooker and contact customer
service 1-800-288-4545 for replacement.
3. To open the lid, grasp handle and turn clockwise until it stops, then lift to remove.
4. Place desired foods into cooking pot. Do not ll the cooking pot more than 1/2
full with food or 2/3 full with liquid.
5. Check inside the base, where the heating plate and sensor are located, to be sure
this area is clean and dry before inserting removable cooking pot.
6. Replace lid and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into position.
7. Insert plug into 120 volt electrical outlet.
8. Press START/STOP button to clear program before choosing desired setting.
9. Press desired cooking function and then press START to begin. NOTE: Cooker
will begin countdown timer when the desired pressure is reached. Cooker will
automatically switch to KEEP WARM function after cooking times out, except when
using BROWN/SAUTE function which will automatically turn off.
PRESSURE COOKING SETTING:
Before using the pressure cooker each time, check to be sure that the rubber gasket
and the pressure regulator valve are clean and positioned properly.
1. Plug the cord into an electrical wall outlet.
2. Position the removable cooking pot in the appliance.
3. Place food in the cooking pot according to the recipe. NOTE: When cooking most
foods under pressure, unless stated otherwise add (16 oz.) of liquid to pot.
4. Place the lid on the Pressure Cooker and turn it counter-clockwise until it locks
into place. (The locking pin will click into place.)
5. Set regulator knob to PRESSURE.
6. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing either the HIGH or LOW pressure
button on the control panel. The light on the button will ash and the digital
display will show 0:01 (This equals 1 minute cooking time.)
7. Set the desired time by pressing the button once for each additional minute or by
continuously holding the button down. The longest cooking time is 2 hours.
8. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking. The indicator light will stop ashing.
9. If you forget to select a desired cooking time or forget to press the START/STOP
button, the unit will beep twice and the digital display will read 0.0 after 30 seconds.
10. The unit will begin to count down in minutes, after the appropriate pressure has
been reached. (The oating valve will start rise when just before the cooking
pressure is reached.) The pressure cooker will beep three times at the end of the
cooking time.
11. When nished cooking, allow pressure to release by using the ‘natural method’ or
‘quick release method’ (see below).
Natural Method: After cooking, press the ‘START/STOP’ button and unplug unit.
Let appliance stand and allow pressure to drop naturally which takes from 10 to 20
minutes. After 20 minutes, using oven mitts or tongs, set the pressure regulator
knob to ‘STEAM’ and allow pressure to be released.
CAUTION! KEEP HANDS AND FACE
AWAY FROM ESCAPING STEAM AS IT IS EXTREMELY HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
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Quick Release Method: After cooking, press the ‘START/STOP’ button and unplug
unit. Using oven mitts or tongs, set the pressure regulator knob to ‘STEAM’ and
allow the pressure to be released. CAUTION! KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM
ESCAPING STEAM AS IT IS EXTREMELY HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
NOTE: Press the START/STOP button when cooking time is complete, or to cancel
and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that
the cooking time is complete.
WARNING: Do not touch the pressure regulator knob while in use to avoid burn
injury from steam. Keep hands and face away at all times. Use oven mitts when
removing the inner pot or touching any hot items, and never force the lid open. The
lid will open after the pressure is released. Remove the lid by lifting it away from you
to avoid being burned by the steam.
KEEP WARM SETTING:
1. Place cooked food in removable cooking pot.
2. Place lid on pressure cooker.
3. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
4. Press the WARM button.
Press the START/STOP button to begin the program. The
indicator light will stop ashing.
SAUTÉ/
BROWN SETTING:
This program allows you to brown your food before cooking it under pressure.
Brown meat or poultry for the best avor and texture, unless otherwise indicated
in the recipe. Food should be patted dry with a paper towel before browning. For
best results, make sure the oil is hot before adding your meat or poultry. Brown in
batches to keep the correct temperature.
1. Position the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Add the appropriate amount of oil as per recipe.
3. Press the SAUTÉ/BROWN button. The light on the button will ash and the
display will read “0:30”. The lid should remain off.
4. Press the START/STOP button. The indicator light will stop ashing.
5. After about one minute of preheating, add food and begin browning.
6. NOTE: Do not leave pressure cooker unattended while browning foods.
STEAM SETTING:
This program quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food or cooking rice.
1. Position the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place a small, heat-resistant rack or basket (not included) in the bottom of the
removable cooking pot.
3. Add at least 16 oz. of water so that the bottom of the rack is above the liquid.
4. Add the food. Do not ll the pot more than two-thirds full. Note: If steaming rice,
put the rice in a smaller bowl and place on the rack.
5. Place lid onto the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
6. Press the STEAM button. The light on the button will ash and the digital display
will read ”0:15”.
7. Set the desired time by pressing the button once for each additional minute or by
continuously holding the button down. The longest cooking time is 2 hours.
8. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking. The indicator light will stop
ashing.
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9. If you forget to select a desired cooking time or forget to press the START/STOP
button, the unit will beep twice and the digital display will read “----” after 30
seconds. NOTE: The lid can be opened while cooking to check the food. Use
caution when removing the lid. Never place your face over the pressure cooker
when removing the lid. Steam escapes as soon as the lid is opened and can
cause serious burns.
RICE SETTING:
1. Place ingredients into removable cooking pot. Do not ll cooking pot more than
3/5 full. When cooking rice, the maximum amount of rice is 10 cups uncooked
white rice and 15 cups liquid.
2. Place lid on pressure cooker and press RICE button. Default time is 10 minutes,
press button to adjust time.
3. When time is nished, allow the pressure to release by the “Natural” method,
which means to let it sit for about 15 minutes or until the safety pin releases and
the lid can be opened and removed.
SLOW COOK SETTING:
1. Place the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place the food to be slow cooked in the cooking pot.
3. Place lid onto the pressure cooker and turn the pressure regulator knob to
STEAM.
4. Press the SLOW COOK button. The light on the button will ash and the digital
display will read “4:00” (This equals 4 hours of cooking time).
5. Set the desired time by pressing the button once for each additional half hour or
by continuously holding the button down. The longest cooking time is 12 hours
with a temperature of 180°F.
6. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking. The indicator light will stop ashing.
7. If you forget to select a desired cooking time or forget to press the START/STOP
button, the unit will beep twice and the digital display will read “----” after 30
seconds.
8. The unit will begin to count down in one minute increments, when the
temperature reaches about 180°F.
9. When the cooking time is up the unit will beep.
TIME DELAY SETTING:
This function allows you to begin cooking food up to 8 hours later in half hour
increments. You can use the delayed time setting with slow cook, steam, high and
low pressure. CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, sh,
cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2
hours. (No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above 90°F).
1. Select the desired cooking mode and time by pressing the function button until
you reach the appropriate time.
2. Press the DELAY TIME button for the delayed time setting.
3. Press the START/STOP button. Cooking will begin after delayed time has elapsed.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Do not wash any parts of the pressure cooker in the dishwasher. Always wash the
pressure cooker thoroughly after every use or if it has not been used for an extended
period of time.
1. If needed, unplug and let the unit cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the removable cooking pot with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. Do not immerse in water!
4. Remove the condensation cup by pulling down. Clean with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Replace by pushing up until it locks.
5. Remove lid liner - Turn the lid upside down, grasp the removal pin and pull up.
Clean the rubber gasket and liner in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Replace the gasket by centering around the edge of the liner. Note: If the gasket
is not positioned properly, the unit will not work. NOTE: The rubber gasket must
always be properly positioned on the underside of the lid. Check periodically to
make sure that it is clean, exible, and not cracked or torn. If the rubber gasket is
damaged, do not use the appliance and contact the customer service department
at 1-800-288-4545.
6. In order to maintain good performance of your pressure cooker, the bottom of
the removable cooking pot, in the area of the sensor pad, must be cleaned after
each use. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and be sure to dry thoroughly.
7. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any of the parts. NOTE: Store
the pressure cooker with the lid resting upside down on the removable cooking pot.
This will protect the valves, knobs and pressure regulator on the top of the lid. If
the pressure cooker is stored with the lid sealed, stale odors may form inside.
Cleaning the Pressure Regulator Knob
Check that the regulator knob and the oating valve are in good working order
before each use. Regulator knob will turn freely and the oating valve will slide easy.
Check oating valve when lid liner is removed following these directions.
1. After the unit has cooled, remove the lid.
2. Lift the regulator knob to remove.
3. Turn the lid over and place on a table top. Pull out the lid liner. Use a brush, clean
around the valve. Replace the lid liner
4. Replace the regulator knob by aligning the knob in the hole and push to lock.
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HINTS AND TIPS
To ensure the best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always
use at least 16 oz. of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough steam to be
created to produce pressure.
• When using the high and low pressure settings, the timer will not begin counting
down until desired pressure is reached.
• When cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking time, it is better
to under cook and use the quick release method and check for doneness. If not
done, continue cooking under pressure.
• Perishable foods, such as meat, poultry and sh cannot be left at room
temperature for more than 2 hours. When cooking these foods do not set delay
timer for longer than 2 hours.
• If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not
operate. The pressure cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit.
• Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cooker
because cooking under pressure breaks the bers down for tender results.
• Fresh fruit should be cooked on low pressure.
• Add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of foaming that beans
produce.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you oating valve has not risen, but the timer is counting down, perform the
following steps:
1. Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the STOP button.
2. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts, until the
pressure is fully released, also known as the quick release method.
3. Remove the lid and add approximately 16 oz. of liquid. Stir food to disperse
liquid. Replace the lid and lock into position.
4. Press desired function button and set desired time.
5. Press the START button to begin cooking again.
If steam is leaking from under the cover, follow these steps:
1. Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the STOP button.
2. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts, until the
pressure is fully released, also known as the quick release method.
3. Remove the cover, lid liner and gasket. Check for tears or cracks. Do not use
cooker if any parts are damaged.
4. Check to be sure the gasket is positioned properly on the lid liner and assembled
to lid.
5. Check the contents of the cooking pot do not exceed 3/5 full.
6. If the cover still will not seal, call customer service at 1-800-288-4545.
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Recipes
BBQ RIBS
2 Rack of Ribs, cut into pieces
2 bottle of Barbeque sauce
3 C. Ginger ale
Pour ginger ale in cooking pot. Add: Cut rack of rib and your favorite rub or just salt
and pepper. Set regulator knob to PRESSURE. Place lid on cooker and lock it. Set
regulator knob to PRESSURE. Press the HIGH pressure button for 45 minutes. Press
start, the oating valve will rise when cooking pressure is reached and timer will
begin to countdown When nished, press STOP button and use the quick release
method to release the pressure by turning the regulator knob to STEAM in short
bursts. Pour out the ginger ale. Add the barbeque sauce and serve.
BEEF STEW
4 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed 3 Tbsp. vegatable oil
3 tsp. salt 3/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. paprika 3 C. water
1 - 1/2 C. onions 12 carrots, cut up
12 potatoes, medium, halved
Gravy:
3 C. beef broth 3/8 C. our
3/4 C. cold water
Add oil and meat to cooking pot, Press BROWN button. Leave lid off while browning
meat. When nished browning meat add salt, pepper, paprika and water.
Place lid on cooker and lock it. Set regulator knob to PRESSURE. Press the HIGH
pressure button for 10 minutes. Press start, the oating valve will rise when cooking
pressure is reached and timer will begin to countdown.
When nished, press STOP button and use the quick release method to release the
pressure by turning the regulator knob to STEAM in short bursts.
Remove lid and add remaining ingredients, repeating process above, cook another 10
minutes.
To make gravy - Skim excess fat from broth. Add enough water to broth to measure
about 3 cups. Mix four and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into broth.
BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS
4 lbs. boneless chicken breasts 3 C. hot or mild wing sauce
2 C. Water 3 pkgs. dinner rolls
2 (18 oz.) bottle Blue Cheese dressing Celery and Carrot sticks
Put chicken in cooking pot with 2 cups Hot sauce and water. Place lid on cooker and
lock it and set regulator knob to PRESSURE. Press the HIGH pressure button for 15
minutes. When nished, press STOP button and use the quick release method to
release the pressure by turning the regulator knob to STEAM in short bursts. Drain
excess juice and toss with remaining hot sauce.
To serve, shred chicken to each roll and top with dressing. Add side of celery and
carrot sticks.
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