Power PPC790 User Manual
For Model #PPC790
Congratulations...
You are about to discover what so many other food lovers have known for years.
Simply, that meals prepared properly with the pressure cooking method taste better
and cook faster than foods prepared using conventional stove top methods.
For decades, our culinary design division has created some of the most
useful and popular kitchen appliances for worldwide use.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ is the latest in our distinguished line.
We have tested and perfected the right combination of metals, cooking surfaces
and digital technology guaranteed to help you get mealtime raves from the whole family.
Once familiar with the “one-touch” pre-set system, you’ll nd that many of your favorite family
recipes can be cooked perfectly in a fraction of the time.
The sealed cooking chamber builds up heat and pressure. The result ... more avor stays
locked within the food and less energy is wasted in a shorter cooking time.
The “sealed” cooking process eliminates messy stove top spills while “trapping” heat,
making for cooler kitchens and easier cleanups.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ will provide you many years of delicious family
meals and memories around the dinner table… but before you begin it is very
important that you read this entire manual making certain that you
are totally familiar with its operation and precautions.
Index
Topic Page
Important Safeguards / Special Features 1-2
Built-In Safety Features / Parts and Accessories 3
Before First Use / Care and Cleaning 4-5
Digital Control Panel 6
Program Settings / Important Information 7
Pressure Cooking Tables / Unit Specications / FAQs 8
PRESSURE CANNING GUIDE 9
Food Acidity / Raw Packing and Hot Packing 10
Processing Time and Pressure / Safe Canning Tips 11
Getting Started 12
Power Cooker Pressure Canning Process 13-14
Three Layer Rack— User Instructions 15
Limited Warranty 16
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of a
responsible person or have been given proper instruction in using
the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
• Always be sure the oat valve is on correctly before use. Incorrect
assembly may prevent the cooker from building pressure or
allow steam to come out from the sides of the Lid (See page 7
for assembly).
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use Handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse or rinse cords or
plugs in water or other liquid.
• This appliance should never be operated by children and special
care should be taken when the unit is in use in their presence.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• 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 authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use any attachments or utensils that were not recommended
or supplied by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not
recommended for use by the manufacturer may cause serious
hazardous situations including personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, set any control to “Off,” then remove plug
from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result
in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See Instructions For Use.
• Never ll the unit above the MAX LINE in the Inner Pot (Illustration
#2, page 4). When using foods that expand during cooking such
as rice or dried beans, follow the recipe for “pressure cooking”
those products, and as a rule of thumb, do not ll the unit above
the “halfway” point. Overlling may cause clogging, allowing
excess pressure to develop. See Instructions For Use.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles,
macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti, can foam, froth, sputter, and
clog the pressure release device (steam vent). Recipes using
these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.
• Always check the pressure release devices for clogs before use.
• Do not open the Power Pressure Cooker XL until the unit has
cooled and all internal pressure has been released. If the unit is
difcult to open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized –
do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
See Instructions For Use.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded,
120V electrical outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• The Power Pressure Cooker XL generates extreme heat and steam
in its operation. All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid re,
burns and other personal injury during its operation.
• When in operation the Power Pressure Cooker XL requires sufcient
air space on all sides including top and bottom. Never operate
the unit near any ammable materials such as dish towels, paper
towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• Always plug the electrical cord directly into the wall outlet. Never
use this unit with an extension cord of any kind.
• Anyone who has not fully read and understood all operating and
safety instructions contained in this manual is not qualied to
operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
• NEVER FORCE OPEN the Power Pressure Cooker XL. If you need
to open the Power Pressure Cooker XL, press the ”KEEP WARM/
CANCEL” button and using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully rotate
the Pressure Release Valve to the OPEN position (g. 4, page 4)
to fully release the building pressure inside the cooker. Make sure
that all the steam has dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn
the Handle clockwise to open. Always open the Lid away from you
to avoid skin contact with any remaining heat or steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK
ONLY IN THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not immerse the
housing or base in water. Before use, clean the bottom of the
Inner Pot and the surface of the heater plate… insert the Inner
Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and counterclockwise until you
are sure it is sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to do so
will prevent proper operation and may cause damage to the unit.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of personal injury, res, and damage to property.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Safeguards (continued)
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC POWER
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an
extension cord with this product.
NOTE: This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped
with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate
properly. It should be operated on a dedicated
electrical circuit.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• The Digital Display on your Power Pressure
Cooker XL offers a wide range of choices
including Low Temp Cooking, Stewing, Steaming
and much more.
• Cooking Time and Pressure Levels may be
adjusted to suit any recipe or personal preference.
At the completion of the cooking cycle, the unit
will automatically shift to the KEEP WARM mode.
• Digital Pressure Cooking utilizes temperatures
O
up to 248
and healthier environment when compared to
traditional cooking methods.
• The Pressure Vent feature allows you to lower
pressure quickly and completely. To do so,
carefully rotate the Pressure Release Valve to
F (120O C) creating a more sterile
the Vent position using tongs or another kitchen
tool. Never use bare hands.
CAUTION: During this process protect your skin
from any contact with escaping steam.
• The STEAM mode heats cooking liquid in
the Inner Pot to a boil in a matter of minutes,
for steaming and cooking an endless variety
of foods.
• The KEEP WARM mode holds and keeps cooked
food warm for an extended period of time. Foods
kept at KEEP WARM mode for periods beyond 4
hours may lose their good avor and texture.
Built-In Safety Features
1. Lid Safety Device: Prevents pressure build-up if
Lid is not closed properly and prevents Lid from
opening until all pressure is released.
2. Pressure and Temperature Sensor Controls:
Maintain even heat and pressure by
automatically activating or deactivating the
power supply.
3. “Back-up” Safety Release Valve: Should
the Temperature/Pressure Sensor device
malfunction, causing pressure to build
beyond maximum setting, the “Back-Up” will
automatically “kick in” and release the built
up pressure.
4. “Clog Resistant” Feature: Prevents food from
blocking the steam release port.
Power Pressure Cooker XL PARTS & ACCESSORIES
5. “Spring-Loaded” Safety Pressure Release:
Should all safety features listed above fail, this
“spring-loaded” device located beneath the
heating element will automatically lower the
Inner Pot, causing it to separate automatically
from the Rubber Gasket. This will enable
the steam and pressure to automatically
escape around the pot Lid, avoiding a
dangerous situation.
6. Temperature “Cut-Off” Device: Should the
unit malfunction and cause the internal
temperature to rise beyond the “Safe” limit,
this device will cut-off the power supply and
will not automatically reset.
IMPORTANT: Your Power Pressure Cooker XLTM has been shipped with the components
shown above. Check everything carefully before use. If any part is missing or damaged do
not use this product and contact shipper using the customer service number located on the
back cover of the owner’s manual.
Ladle
Condensation
Collector
General Operating Instructions
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using the Power Pressure Cooker XL for the rst time, wash the Inner Pot, the Lid and the
Rubber Gasket (pictured below # 1) with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
To ensure correct tting of the Rubber Gasket, ll the Inner Pot (pictured below, #2) with water about
2/3 full, place the Lid on the cooker (pictured below, #3), then Rotate the Pressure Release Valve to the
Lock position and run on CANNING mode for 10 minutes. When the cycle is complete, using tongs or
another kitchen tool, carefully rotate the Pressure Release Valve to the Open position (pictured below,
#4) allowing all pressure to escape. Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water.
Rinse and towel dry the Inner Pot. The Power Pressure Cooker XL is now ready for use.
#1 Lid (underside) Rubber Gasket
For proper cleaning the Rubber Gasket should be
removed. Using the Pull Tab located beneath the Lid,
remove the Pot Lid Liner that holds the Gasket. After
cleaning, re-attach Gasket to Lid Liner and snap back
in place.
#3 Placing The Lid On The Cooker
#2 Inner Pot
Note Max Fill Line
2/3
Place Inner Pot into the unit. Never load Inner Pot above
the MAX line. Rotate the Inner Pot to make certain that
it is seated properly.
Place Lid on Cooker with Handle and Recessed Valve
(Fig. A) pointed to the “10:00 o’clock” position. Rotate
Lid counter-clockwise until you feel a click.
HOT Lid WARNING: Use black composite Handle
only when opening Lid. The stainless steal parts
become very hot and could burn your hands.
Open Position
Lock Position
#4 Pressure Release Valve
WARNING: Never use your hand to set the Pressure Release
Valve in the Open Position after any cooking process. Use tongs or
some other kitchen tool.
Condensation Collector
The Condensation Collector easily picks
up any moisture that may drip off when
using your Power Pressure Cooker XL.
Simply align and push the collector into
the channels on the back of the cooker.
Empty and clean after each use.
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