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PRESSURE COOKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL PDPC26L
Meet Paula Deen
Culinary icon Paula Deen
is a self-made entrepreneur who
learned her savory secrets from
her grandmother. She started
her career in the food industry
with a small catering company
called The Bag Lady, but
business quickly outgrew her
home kitchen. Taking a leap of
faith, she opened her first
restaurant, The Lady and Sons,
which has since become a
tourist hot spot in Savannah,
GA. With her huge personality,
delectable recipes and heart of
gold, Paula next found herself in
talks with TV execs after a friend
introduced her to some
influential people in the
business. The rest, as they say,
is history.
In addition to her television
success, Paula has sold more
than 11,000,000 copies of her
14 cookbooks and launched the
Paula Deen Network, an
interactive digital portal that
combines cooking, lifestyle and
game shows with great recipes,
meal-planning tools and more.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Pressure Cooker, Lid, Inner Pot, Power Cord, Rice
Measuring Cup, Rice Spoon, Condensation Cup
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed as follows:
• Read all the instructions.
• Intended for household use only.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than
intended use.
• Do not operate this unit in the presence of explosives
and/or flammable fumes.
• Remove the unit and the instruction manual from the
box and remove all packing materials.
• The inner pot should be washed before first use.
• Do not touch the lid or any of the stainless steel
surfaces when in use, as these surfaces will become
very hot during operation. Use the lid handle to adjust
and remove the lid.
• When handling and lifting the pressure cooker, use
the side handles and pot holders.
• Do not lift the pressure cooker by the lid handle.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during
operation. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children to avoid injury
to themselves or others.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner.
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• Once you have started the cooking cycle you can
NOT remove the lid until all the pressure has been
released. It is recommended that you follow the safe
method for the pressure to release, which depends
upon the contents or liquids inside.
• Do not place the unit on or near gas or electric
cooktops or in a heated oven to avoid damage.
• Keep the pressure cooker away from flammable and
explosive articles.
• Use only replacement parts provided by the
manufacturer.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
power cord, plugs, or the whole unit in water or any
other liquid.
• A short power cord is provided to minimize the risks
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
• Never unplug directly from the unit when turning off,
always unplug from the wall outlet first.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Place the unit on a level surface away from walls and
cupboards. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
a table or counter, or come into contact with hot
surfaces.
• Always plug the cord into the appliance first, then
plug the cord into a grounded three-prong wall outlet.
To disconnect, make sure the unit is turned off, then
unplug from the wall outlet.
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• Unplug the pressure cooker when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or
taking off parts.
• Make sure the unit is unplugged before moving the
unit.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing oil or other hot liquids. Do not
move the appliance during cooking.
• Always place ingredients in the inner pot of the
pressure cooker to avoid damage to the heating
element.
• Never use the pressure cooker without the inner pot
provided.
• Do not place the inner pot of the pressure cooker
onto a gas or electric burner.
• Do not use a damaged or cracked inner pot.
• Never operate the pressure cooker without food or
liquid in the inner pot.
• If you are using plastic utensils, do not leave them
inside the appliance when hot.
• Do not place the inner pot when hot on any surface
that may be affected by heat.
• Do not place inner pot when hot into cold water or
freezer.
• Do not place anything, other than the lid, on top of
the pressure cooker when assembled, when in use
and when stored.
• Make sure when filling the inner pot, do not fill past
the 2/3 mark on the inner pot. When cooking foods
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that expand such as rice or dried vegetables, do not
fill the unit over the 1/2 mark on the inner pot. Over
filling may cause a risk of clogging the exhaust pipe.
• This unit cooks under pressure. Improper use may
result in a scalding injury, make sure the unit is
properly closed before operating.
• Do not use the pressure cooker near or under
surfaces that are heat sensitive or those that may be
damaged by steam.
• To avoid scalding from escaping steam, carefully lift
the lid angled away from yourself.
• Never forcefully open the lid as the contents are
under pressure, extremely hot, and could cause
burns. Wait until sufficient heat and pressure have
subsided and the lid is unlocked to open the lid.
• If you use the quick release method by using the
pressure release button steam and liquids will be
released through the pressure relief valve. Use
caution, as the steam and liquids will be very hot. Do
not attempt to force open the lid as the contents are
under pressure and extremely hot and could cause
burns.
• Do not use outdoors.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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Condensation Cup
Please note this does not come attached and will be located with the
rice spoon and rice measuring cup. The condensation cup attaches to
the outside of the pressure cooker (see photo to the right) to collect
condensation while the unit is under pressure. The condensation cup
needs to be installed before use. Please empty and clean after each
use.
Condensation Cup
Pressure Release Button
Condensation Cup
SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packaging materials. Please locate
the power cord before throwing away packaging
materials.
2. Clean the inner pot and lid with hot water,
dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
3. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with
a cloth.
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INGREDIENT
TIME
Soup
30 minutes
Rice
10 minutes
Cake
30 minutes
Yogurt
8 hours
Poultry
20 minutes
Meat
1 hour
Beans
25 minutes
Vegetables/Fish
5 minutes
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