Salton PC1048 User Manual

5-in-1 electronic
pressure cooker

Instruction Booklet

Model PC1048

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

1. Read all instructions before using.

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

3. Keep Pressure Cooker out of reach of children.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

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5. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton may
cause hazards.

6. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs,
or the appliance in water or other liquid.

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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 Salton for examination, repair or adjustment.
See Warranty section.

DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

10. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to ‘OFF’, then remove plug from wall outlet.

11. Always unplug before cleaning and removing parts.

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DO NOT use outdoors.
DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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DO NOT cover the pressure cooker or have it near flammable material

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including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation.

15. Always use in a well ventilated area.

16. Keep hands and face away from the Pressure Regulator when releasing
pressure.

17. After cooking, use extreme caution when removing the Cover. Serious
burns can result from steam inside the unit.

18. While the unit is in operation, never remove the Cover.
DO NOT use without the Removable Cooking Bowl in place.

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DO NOT cover the pressure valves. An explosion may occur.

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DO NOT attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

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22. DO NOT fill the Pressure Cooker more than 1/2 full with food or 2/3 full
with liquid. When cooking foods that expand during cooking do not fill
the unit over 1/2 full.

23. 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 Pressure Indicator Valve.

24. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the Removable
Cooking Bowl.

25. DO NOT use an extension cord with the Pressure Cooker.

26. This Pressure Cooker is for household use only.

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DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.

28. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot liquids.

29. WARNING: Never deep fry or pressure fry in the pressure cooker.
It is dangerous and may cause a fire or serious damage.

CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish, 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 32 °C / 90 °F)
When cooking these foods, do not set the Delay Start function for more than
1-2 hours.

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HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Cover

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2. Cool Touch Handle

3. Pressure Regulator
a) Pressure: setting for pressure cooking

b) Steam: to release pressure quickly

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c) Clean: to remove the pressure
regulator for cleaning

4. Pressure Indicator Valve

5. Cover Locking Pin

6. Gasket

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b

7. Exhaust Pipe/Blockage Guard

8. Spring Safety Valve

9. Condensation Reservoir

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10. Base

11. Base Handles

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12. Heating Plate

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13. Temperature Sensor

14. Removable Cooking Bowl

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15. Control Panel (Plus enlarged picture)
a) Delay Start Indicator Light
b) Pressure Cooking High Setting Button and Indicator Light
c) Pressure Cooking Low Setting Button and Indicator Light
d) Warm Setting Button and Indicator Light
e) Steam Setting Button and Indicator Light
f) Slow Cook Setting Button and Indicator Light
g) Brown Setting Button and Indicator Light
h) Delay Start Button
i) Start/Stop Button

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j) Display Window

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DELAY TIME

HIGH

LOW

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WARM STEAM

SLOW COOK

DELAY
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START

STOP

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OPERATION

Pressure Cookers provide a safe, healthy and faster way to cook. Once the
Pressure Cooker Cover is locked in position and the cooking cycle begins,
air is exhausted automatically. Then steam is sealed inside creating pressure.
The Pressure Regulator keeps the pressure inside the Cooker at a safe level by
permitting the appropriate amount of steam to escape from the Exhaust Pipe.
The Spring Safety Valve also will release pressure, if necessary. The combination
of pressure and temperature causes foods to be cooked faster while the moist
steam tenderizes even the toughest cuts of meat.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging materials and literature.

2. Remove the Gasket by gently pulling it out of the inside rim of the Cover.
Wash the Gasket, Cover and Removable Cooking Bowl in hot soapy water.
Rinse with warm water and dry. NEVER immerse the Base in water or any
other liquid.

3. Replace the Gasket inside the Cover. See instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section.

4. Apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the top rim of the Removable Cooking
Bowl where it comes in contact with the Gasket. This allows for easy
opening and closing.

HOW TO USE

Settings:

1. Warm: Reheats or keeps cooked food warm for a long period of time.

2. Brown: Allows you to brown your food before cooking it under pressure.

3. Steam: Quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food or
cooking rice.

4. Slow Cook: Cooks your food slowly to retain flavour and tenderness.
Most recipes using a slow cooker require 8 – 9 hours.

5. Pressure Cooking: The combination of pressure and temperature causes
foods to be cooked faster. The steam tenderizes even the toughest cuts
of meat.

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6. Programmable Cooking (Delay Start): Allows you to program the Pressure
Cooker in the Steam, Slow Cook and High/Low Pressure Cooking settings,
to begin cooking food up to 8 hours later.
CAUTION: Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish,
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 32°C/90°F). When cooking these foods, do not set the Delay
Start function for more than 1-2 hours.

Pressure Cooking Setting
NOTE: Before placing the Cover on the Base be sure that the Exhaust

Pipe/Blockage Guard are clean and free of obstructions. See the instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section.

1. Place food in the Removable Cooking Bowl according to the recipe.
NOTE: There must be at least 250 ml (1 cup) of liquid to cook food
under pressure.

2. Position the Removable Cooking Bowl in the Pressure Cooker.

3. Place the Cover on the Pressure Cooker so that the Locking Pin lines up
with the Condensation Reservoir then turn the Cover counter-clockwise
until it locks into place. (The Locking Pin will click into place).

4. Plug the unit in a 120 volt AC wall outlet.

5. Turn the Pressure Regulator 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 flash
and the digital display will show “1” (1 minute cooking time).

7. Set the desired time by pressing the Button once for each additional
minute or by holding the Button down. The maximum cooking time
is 99 minutes.

8. Press the START/STOP Button to begin cooking. The indictor light will
stop flashing.
NOTE: If you forget to select a cooking time or do not press the START/STOP
button, the Digital Display will return to 0.0 after 30 seconds and the
Pressure Cooker will not start.

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9. Once the appropriate pressure has been reached, the Digital Display will
begin to count down. NOTE: The Pressure Indicator Valve will rise and
the Cover cannot be opened.

10. The Pressure Cooker will beep at the end of the set cooking time.
NOTE: The START/STOP button must be pressed or the timer will beep
periodically as a reminder that cooking is complete.

11. When cooking is finished, you can lower the pressure inside the Pressure
Cooker by either of the 2 methods below. Follow the directions in
your recipe.

Slow Pressure Release:

Set the Pressure Cooker aside to cool for about 5 – 15 minutes until
the Pressure Indicator Valve drops.

Quick Pressure Release:

Turn the Pressure Regulator knob to 'Steam' until the Pressure Indicator
Valve drops.

12. Press the START/STOP button.
NOTE: The Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to the ‘Warm’ setting
if the START/STOP button has not been pressed.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT hold the Pressure Regulator as hot steam/liquid may be ejected.

• Keep hands and face away from the steam vents, use potholders when
removing the inner Bowl or touching any hot items.

• Never force the Cover open. The Cover will only open once the pressure
is released. Remove the Cover by turning clockwise. Remove the Cover
by lifting it away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.

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Warm Setting

This program reheats or keeps cooked food warm for a long period of time.

1. Place cooked food in the Removable Cooking Bowl.

2. Place Cover on the Pressure Cooker.

3. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to ‘Steam’.

4. Press the ‘Warm’ button. The Warm indicator light will flash and
the Digital Display will read 0.0.

5. Press the START/STOP button to begin the program. The Indicator light
will stop flashing.

6. Press the START/STOP button when warming is complete.

Brown Setting

Brown your meat or poultry before pressure cooking unless otherwise
indicated in the recipe.

1. Place the Removable Cooking Bowl in the Pressure Cooker.

2. Add a small amount of oil, according to the recipe.

3. Press the ‘Brown’ button. The ‘Brown’ Indicator Light will flash and
the Display will read 0.0.

4. Press the START/STOP button and the Indicator Light will stop flashing.

5. Preheat for 1 minute. Add food and begin browning.

6. During the browning function the pressure cooker will beep 3 times every
10 minutes as a warning that this is a high temperature setting.

7. Press the START/STOP button when browning is complete.

NOTE:

When using the Browning function:

• DO NOT leave the Pressure Cooker unattended

• DO NOT put the Cover on the Pressure Cooker

Steam Setting

The Steam Setting quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food
or cooking rice.

1. Position the Removable Cooking Bowl in the Pressure Cooker.

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