Nesco PC4-14, PC6-14 User Manual

Digital Pressure Cooker (model PC4-14 and PC6-14)

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NESCO® Digital Pressure Cooker

Model PC4-14 = 4L / 4.2 qts., 800W., 120V., 60Hz

Model PC6-14 = 6L / 6.3 qts., 1000W., 120V., 60 Hz

The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241 Ph: (800) 288-4545

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................... 1

Digital Cooker Parts ................................................................. 2

Parts and Features ................................................................... 3

Operating Instructions ...........................................................4,5

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................ 6

Tips and Hints about Pressure Cooking ................................... 7

Recipes ...............................................................................8-15

Warranty ................................................................................. 16

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Table des matières

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES .......................... 17

Cuisinière numérique parties ................................................. 18

Parties et Fonctionnalités ....................................................... 19

Instructions d’exploitation ...............................................................

20-22

Instructions de nettoyage .......................................................23

Conseils et astuces de cuisson sous pression ....................... 24

Garantie ................................................................................. 25

Tabla de Contenidos

MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES ........................ 26

Cocina Digital Partes ............................................................. 27

Las piezas y características ................................................... 28

Instrucciones de operación ...............................................29-31

Instrucciones de limpieza ....................................................... 32

Consejos y sugerencias acerca de cocción a presión ........... 33

Garantia ................................................................................. 34

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

- This product is designed for household use only -

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance base in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest NESCO authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Keep hands and face away from pressure regulator valve when releasing pressure.

15. WARNING: Never deep fry or pressure fry in this appliance. It is dangerous and may cause damage or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 qualied 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. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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DIGITAL COOKER PARTS

SLOW COOK

BROWN

START

CANCEL

TIME

DELAY

HIGH

LOW

STEAM

RICE

WARM

Pressure Regulator Knob

Cooker Base

Heating Plate

Temperature Sensor

Control Panel

Condensation Reservoir

Removable Cooking Pot

Cooking Rack

Filter

Power Cord

Twist and Lock Lid

Floating Valve

Gasket Seal

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Pressure Regulator Knob - Position to SEAL for pressurized cooking and position to

VENT to release pressure or cooking without pressure. 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. Twist Locking Lid - A mechanical safety feature that locks the lid until pressure in the

cooker is reduced to safe levels. Removable Cooking Pot - Removable with non-stick coating for easy cleanup and durable

aluminum alloy for even heating.

Condensation Reservoir - Collects excess condensation during cooking process. Rubber Gasket - Creates air tight seal necessary for pressure cooking. Filter - Protects pressure regulator stem and is removable for easy cleaning.

Control Panel functions

WARM Reheats food or keeps food warm for serving. BROWN To brown/sauté meat before pressure cooking for better results. STEAM Quickly boils water to steam foods like vegetables or rice. RICE One touch setting for cooking rice. Defaults to 12 mins. at high pressure. START/CANCEL

Controls power to the the control board. HIGH Controls cooking pressure at 10 pounds above atmospheric pressure. LOW Controls cooking pressure at 5 pounds above atmospheric pressure. SLOW COOK Cooks recipes slowly (9-1/2 hour timer) and at a low heat (180°F) to

retain the natural avors and tenderness. TIME DELAY Allows you to delay the cooking process by up to 24 hours. CAUTION: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for

more than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Unpack your appliance, removing all paper and plastic bags from inside the appliance.

• Wash all removable parts, except cord, in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Wipe Base with soft damp cloth. NEVER immerse Base in water or any other liquid. DO NOT PLACE ANY PARTS IN DISHWASHER!

• Be sure Gasket seal is installed properly to lid. To install, t the groove of gasket around metal ring mounted inside the lid (see image below). Fill the removable cooking pot 3/5 full of water, set regulator knob to SEAL and set control at HIGH for 25 minutes. Press START. When pressure is reached, timer will begin countdown.

• When nished, display will read “end” and there will be 3 audible beeps. Press CANCEL and release pressure by turning pressure regulator knob to VENT and wait for oating valve to drop until all pressure is released.

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LIFT

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OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER

Before using your appliance, always check the lid to make sure the gasket seal, pressure regulator knob, pressure regulator stem and lter are clean and positioned correctly.

1. To open the lid, grasp handle and turn clockwise until it stops, then lift.

2. Remove the cooking pot and place desired foods into cooking pot. The amount of food

and liquid should not exceed 4/5’the height of the cooking pot. For food that will expand during cooking the level should not exceed 3/5’the height of cooking pot. The minimum level for cooking is 1/5 the height of cooking pot.

3. Check inside the base, where the heating plate and sensor are located, to be sure this

area is clean before inserting removable cooking pot.

4. Close lid and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into position. CAUTION: Gasket

must not be damaged. If damaged, do not use the pressure cooker and contact NESCO customer service (1-800-288-4545) for replacement.

5. Insert plug into the base and then into 120V electrical outlet.

6. Press START/CANCEL button to clear any previous program before choosing desired

setting. NOTE: Cooker will begin timer when the desired pressure setting is reached. Cooker will switch to WARM function after cook settings time out, except BROWN function. If you forget to program desired cooking functions or do not push START button, the display will show “0000” after 30 seconds and the settings will be lost. Clear previous settings by pressing CANCEL button, repeat programming steps and push START.

PRESSURE COOKING SETTING:

1. Place cooking pot into base. Insert power cord into base, then 120V electrical outlet.

2. Place food into cooking pot. NOTE: When cooked under pressure, meat and poultry

should have a minimum of 2 cups (16 oz.) of liquid added.

3. Close lid on base and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into place.

4. Turn the pressure regulator knob to SEAL.

5. Choose the desired cooking function by pressing either the HIGH or LOW pressure

button on control panel. Check recipe for suggested settings. The indicator light will ash and the green display will show cooking times in minutes.

6. Set the desired cooking time by pressing the button, once for each additional minute or

hold down for rapid increase. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes.

7. Press the START button to begin cooking. The indicator light will remain lit showing

that the cooker is operating.

8. The cooker will begin to count down (in minutes) after pressure is reached (indicated by

“P0” in red numbers). The oating valve will rise after the appropriate pressure has been reached, safely preventing the lid from being removed. When cooking time ends, the appliance will beep three times and switch to WARM function automatically.

9. When nished cooking, press CANCEL and allow pressure to release by using the

natural method or quick release method (see below).

Natural Method: After cooking, press the START/STOP button to make sure unit is off.

Let appliance stand and allow pressure to drop naturally which takes from 10 to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the pressure regulator knob towards VENT to make sure all pressure has been released.

Quick Release Method: After cooking, press the START/STOP button to make sure unit

is off. Turn the pressure regulator knob to VENT and allow the pressure to release. CAUTION! KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM ESCAPING STEAM AS IT IS EXTREMELY HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.

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WARM SETTING:

1. Follow instructions OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER.

2. Turn pressure regulator knob to VENT.

3. Press WARM button. The indicator light will start ashing. NOTE: The WARM

function does not use timed settings.

4. Press ‘START’ button to begin heating. The indicator light will stop ashing and remain lit

showing that the cooker is operating.

5. Press CANCEL to end operation.

BROWN SETTING:

1. Follow instructions OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER.

2. Press BROWN button on the control panel. The indicator light will start ashing and the

green display will show “00”. Keep lid open while browning.

3. Press ‘START’ button to begin heating. The indicator light will stop ashing and remain lit

showing that the cooker is operating.

4. Allow to preheat for 1 minute. Then add meat or poultry and begin browning food.

5. In this setting, the appliance will NOT beep to alert you it is cooking at a high

temperature setting. NOTE: For safety, do not leave the appliance unattended while browning foods. Press CANCEL to end operation.

STEAM SETTING:

1. Follow instructions OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER.

2. Place a small, heat-resistant basket on wire rack (included) in cooking pot.

3. Add water to a level just below bottom of rack.

4. Place food on rack. Do not ll pot more than 4/5 full with food. NOTE: If steaming rice,

put rice in an 8-inch or smaller bowl and place on rack.

5. Close lid on cooker and lock into place. Turn pressure regulator knob to VENT.

6. Press STEAM button on the control panel. The indicator light will start ashing and the

green display will show “01” (equals 1 minute cooking time).

7. Set the desired cooking time by pressing the STEAM button once for each additional

minute or hold for rapid increase.

8. Press the START button to begin cooking. Once enough steam pressure has been reached

the rst two digits of the display will show “--”, at this point the steam timer will count down. Once the timer reads “end” the cooker will switch to WARM mode. When nished press CANCEL to end operation.

CAUTION! Never put your face or hands directly over

the cooker when removing lid, escaping steam can cause serious burn injury.

SLOW COOK SETTING:

1. Follow instructions OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER.

2. Close lid on cooker and lock into place.

3. Turn pressure regulator knob to VENT.

4. Press SLOW COOK button. The light will start ashing and the green display will show

“0.5” (this means 30 minutes cooking time).

5. Set the desired slow cook time by pressing the SLOW COOK button once for each

additional 30 minutes. The longest slow cook time is 9.5 hours.

6. Press START button to begin cooking. The indicator light will stop ashing and remain lit

showing that the cooker is operating.

7. The cooker will begin to count down in half hour (30 minute) 0.5 increments after the

temperature reaches 180°F. When display shows “end” the appliance will switch to WARM mode. Press CANCEL to end operation.

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TIME DELAY SETTING:

1. Press TIME DELAY button. The red display will show “0.5” (equals 30 minutes)

and the indicator light will be lit. Repeat pressing button until desired time delay is displayed. Total time delay is 24 hours.

2. Select the desired cooking mode (HIGH, LOW, STEAM, etc.) and cooking time.

3. Press the START button and the time delay indicator light will turn on. Your appliance

will begin cooking after the time delay has elapsed.

CLEANING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet then from appliance. Let the appliance cool before

cleaning.

2. DO NOT wash any parts of your appliance in a dishwasher. Use warm soapy water,

rinse and dry. Always clean after each use or if it has not been used for an extended period of time.

3. Wipe base with a clean damp cloth. NEVER submerge the base in water or other liquid.

Wipe the inside of base as necessary to remove any food product.

4. If the condensation reservoir contains visible moisture, remove by pulling down. Wash

in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Attach to base by pushing up to lock into place.

5. Open the lid, grasp the rubber gasket on either side and pull. Wash gasket in warm soapy

water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Insert the rubber gasket by pushing it down inside the edge of the lid, making sure the ‘v’ groove of the gasket is centered around the wire ring on the lid. NOTE: If the rubber gasket is not positioned properly the appliance will not function normally.

6. In order to maintain good performance of your appliance, the bottom of the removable

cooking pot should be cleaned after each use. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry before using.

7. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any parts of this appliance, as they will

make ne scratches in the surface, especially on the polished or non stick coated surfaces.

8. Store your appliance 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 appliance is stored with the lid sealed, stale odors may form on the inside.

Note: To remove lid, turn clockwise and lift part way open, then turn counterclockwise to remove lid from support shaft located to the back of appliance. To attach lid, reverse directions for removing.

Cleaning the Pressure Regulator Knob, Stem and Floating Valve. Check to make sure the pressure regulator knob and oating valve are in good working order before each use. To clean, please follow the instructions below:

1. After the unit has cooled, remove the lid. Note: To remove lid, turn clockwise and

lift part way open, then turn counter-clockwise to remove lid from support shaft located to the back of appliance. To attach lid, reverse directions for removing.

2. Grasp pressure regulator knob by prying under the knob and lifting to remove.

3. Turn the lid upside down and set on a tabletop. Pull out the lter by rmly grasping

with a soft cloth lifting upwards. Using a small brush, check and remove any food particles that may be lodged inside the lter, regulator knob stem and oating valve.

4. Push lter back into place by locating over the hole and press rmly until it snaps into place.

5. Replace the pressure regulator knob by locating over the regulator knob stem and press

down until it snaps into place.

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HINTS AND TIPS ABOUT YOUR DIGITAL COOKER

• To ensure the best cooking performance when pressure cooking, always make sure the recipe calls for at least 1 cup of water or other liquid so enough steam can be generated to create pressure.

• After a period of time the rubber gasket may shrink, harden, or otherwise become distorted under normal use. When this happens or other damage occurs, do not use the appliance. The rubber gasket should be replaced. Contact the Customer Satisfaction Department (800-288-4545) for replacement.

• When using the HIGH or LOW pressure settings, the timer will not start counting ‘down’ until sufcient steam pressure is generated.

• When pressure cooking, if you are not sure how much cooking time is necessary, it is better to ‘under’ cook. Then use the “quick release” method, remove Lid and check for doneness.

• Never ll the removable cooking pot more than half full with food or 4/5 full with liquid.

• Make sure this appliance is plugged into a separate 120 volt electrical outlet. A circuit overload may occur if used with another appliance at the same time.

• Tougher, less expensive cuts of meats are better suited for your digital pressure cooker because the steam pressure helps break down the tough bers in the meat making them more tender and avorful.

• Fresh fruit should be cooked under low pressure.

• When pressure cooking beans, add a teaspoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of foaming.

• Any liquid such as oils, oil-based marinades and dressings should not be used pressure cooking.

• Liquids that contain water can be used when pressure cooking. These include wine, beer, stocks, tomato and other vegetable and fruit juices. Wine must be mixed with an equivalent amount of water because it evaporates quickly during cooking.

• Frozen foods can be cooked if meat is one-inch or less in thickness, do not alter the cooking times, appliance will begin the timer after set internal temperature is reached.

• During the pressure building process, you may notice steam escaping from the pressure regulating valve. Carefully adjust the valve by moving it gently or turning it side to side gently using tongs or similar utensil until it seals properly.

• If steam is escaping around the lid, it means that the rubber gasket may not be sealed. Cancel the cooking process, release pressure manually or naturally, remove the lid and check the rubber gasket for damage or incorrectly installed. Re-install after examination and start cooking process.

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RECIPES

Please note that the information given is for reference only and can be adjusted to the user’s taste. These recipes are for the 6 Qt. cooker, reduce quantities for the 4 Qt. cooker

BBQ Ribs

1 Rack of Ribs 1 bottle of Barbeque sauce 2 C Ginger ale

Pour ginger ale in cooking pot. Cut the rack of ribs, to place on the rack in the cooker. You do not want the ribs in the liquid. Add your favorite rub or just salt and pepper and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Set regulator knob to SEAL. At 12 minutes the ribs will still be firm. If you want them very tender and falling off the bone cook 35 minutes. Release pressure and pour out the ginger ale and remove the stainless rack. Add the ribs and the barbeque sauce and cook another 10 minutes or until tender.

Beef in Pepper Sauce

Pepper Sauce

1 Red or Green Bell Pepper 1/2 C Baby Carrot 1 (8 ounce) can Tomato sauce (1 Tbsp to be used later) 2 Garlic cloves 2 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 to 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (depends on how spicy you like it) 1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom

Remaining Ingredients

2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 lbs. boneless Sirloin steaks, cut into strips Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 C Water 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2-1 onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced

Reserve 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce to be used later. Blend the ingredients for the pepper sauce (peppers through cardamom) in a food processor until there are no chunks left. Set aside. Pour the oil into the pressure cooker, sprinkle the beef with salt & pepper then brown over heat. Once brown, add the water, reserved tomato sauce, paprika and cumin. Close the lid and set the HIGH pressure button for 15 to 20 minutes. Set regulator knob to SEAL. When meat is done, use the natural method for releasing the pressure. Add the pepper mixture, sliced onions and green peppers to the meat and sauce, cover with lid and set the HIGH pressure button for additional 3 to 5 minutes. When cooking is complete, follow instructions to reduce pressure. Vegetables should be tender. Serve immediately.

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Beef Pot Roast

3 lb. Beef pot roast 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil 1 medium Onion, chopped 3 C Beef broth 1 C Water Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Bay leaf

Heat oil in cooker, using the BROWN setting to brown roast on both sides. Place meat on wire rack and add remaining ingredients. Cover and lock lid in place. Set regulator knob to SEAL. Program for HIGH pressure and cook for 45 minutes. Release pressure by using the natural release method. Cooker will beep and switch automatically to the warm setting when cooking time is completed.

Breakfast Burritos

1/4 C Margarine 2 tsp. Garlic, minced 1 cup Chorizo (Mexican cured sausage) 1 small Green Pepper, seeded, diced 1 small Yellow Pepper, seeded, diced 2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped into large pieces 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 8 Eggs 1 package Tortillas

Melt margarine, using the BROWN setting. Add garlic, brown lightly. Add chorizo, continue to brown and separate meat. Stir frequently. Remove meat mixture, drain fat and set aside. Add peppers in cooker, brown lightly. Add tomatoes, cayenne pepper and brown lightly. Remove vegetables from cooker, set aside. Crack eggs into a bowl. Pour eggs into cooker, lightly scramble, add meat and vegetable mixture. Cover and lock lid in place. Turn regulator knob to SEAL. Program for high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Release pressure by using the quick release method. Unlock and remove lid. Pour mixture on tortilla, and serve.

Brown Sugar Apples

1 C Apple juice 1 C Water 4 Apples / Leave the peel on and core the apple at the stem and make a small bowl for your ingredients. You do not want to core all the way through. 2 Tbsp Brown sugar 1/4 C Raisins 1 Tbsp Butter

Add your liquids to the cooker and then add your stainless rack. Place your apples on the rack and add a bit of brown sugar, raisins and a pat of butter. Cook for 4 minutes on HIGH pressure setting with regulator knob set to VENT. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

1 ½ lbs of boneless and skinless chicken breasts 2 cup hot or mild wing sauce 1 cup water 16 dinner rolls (1 ¼ oz each) 1 ½ cup blue cheese dressing Celery and Carrot sticks

Put chicken in pressure cooker with 1 cup hot sauce and water. Lock lid and set regulator knob to SEAL on pressure cooker mode. Cook for 10 minutes at HIGH pressure setting. When chicken is complete it should shred with a fork. Add four minutes at a time if more time is needed. When chicken is complete drain liquid and then toss with remaining cup of hot sauce. To serve, add desired amount of shredded chicken to each roll and top with blue cheese dressing. Serve with a side of celery sticks and carrots.

Chicken Breasts (Frozen)

1 lb frozen chicken breast or dark meat pieces (boneless) 2 cups water, chicken broth, juice or other liquid Pressure cook on high for 12 minutes. Set regulator knob to SEAL.

Chicken Breasts (Defrosted)

1 lb defrosted chicken breast or dark meat pieces (boneless) 2 cups water, chicken broth, juice or other liquid Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Set regulator knob to SEAL.

Chicken Cacciatore

4 medium Chicken breasts / if defrosted reduce cooking time by three minutes. 1 (8 oz.) jar of Spaghetti sauce 1 C Red Wine 1/2 Green Pepper, large slices 1 medium Onion, large slices 1 pint of fresh Mushrooms, whole 1 (6 oz.) can of sliced Black or Green Olives Parmesan cheese

Add all of the ingredients to the cooker except the olives and parmesan cheese. Set regulator knob to SEAL. Program for HIGH pressure and cook for 12 minutes. When finished serve over rice or pasta and sprinkle with olives and parmesan cheese.

Chicken Fruit Salad

1 lb diced cooked chicken, cooled and diced 1 small apple or ½ large apple cubed 1 cup grapes ½ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup raisins ¼ cup diced celery Mayonnaise

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