Toastmaster TPC4000 User Manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Model TPC4000

4 Quart Electric

Pressure Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

◆ Read all instructions before using appliance.

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

◆ To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons,

do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water or other liquid.

◆ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not for use by children.

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

◆ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service.

◆ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

◆ 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.

◆ To disconnect, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING and remove the plug from the wall outlet.

◆ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

◆ Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

◆ A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.

◆ Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

◆ Do not fill the unit above the MAX Fill Line. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. See Important Safety Information Section in this Use and Care Guide.

◆ Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block the Steam Vent Tube.

◆ CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the Pressure Cooker Pan.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Additional Important Safeguards

CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERATES HEAT AND ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER PAN IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

◆ All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.

◆ Keep hands and face away from Pressure Regulator Valve.

◆ Use extreme caution when removing the Lid after cooking.

Serious burns can result from steam inside.

◆ Never remove the Lid while the unit is in operation.

◆ Do not cover the Pressure Regulator Valve, Safety Valves, or

Pressure Lift Pin with anything as an explosion may occur.

◆ Do not touch the Pressure Cooker Pan, any removable parts, or heating parts during or immediately after using. Use Cool Touch Handles. Let the unit cool completely first.

◆ Clean all parts thoroughly after each use.

◆ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE

USING WATER.

◆ CAUTION: When the Pressure Lift Pin is in the UP position, turn the Pressure Regulator Valve to the STEAM RELEASE position to release steam in a short bursts. Do not turn to any other position. Failure to follow these instructions may cause hot liquid to be ejected.

3-Prong Grounded Type Plug

This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3-wire cord (3prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the Grounding Pin part of the 3-prong plug.

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.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a longer detachable power-supply or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

Electric Power

If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit.

Plasticizer Warning

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of

the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

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Warming

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Steam Release

NOTE: Product may vary slightly from illustrations.

Product Diagram

Max/Browning

Warming

Steam

Pressure Regulator Va lv e

(P/N 21936)

Variable Temperature/ Pressure Control

Power Indicator Light

Cleaning Brush (P/N 21100A)

Non-Skid Feet

Steam Vent Tube

Pressure Lift Pin

Lid Lock Button

Lid Assembly (P/N 21937)

Cool Touch Lid Handles

Cool Touch Handle

Pressure Cooker Pan

Power Plug

Gasket

(P/N 21938)

Pressure Regulator Valve

Steam

Clean

Pressure

Steam Release

Pressure Regulator Valve

Pressure Indicator Safety Valve with Pressure Lift Pin

Safety Va lves

Pressure Regulator Valve with Steam Vent Tube

Lid Lock Button

Cool Touch Handle

Lid Lock Mechanism

Steam Vent Cutout

Pressure Lift Pin with Gasket

Gasket

Cool Touch Handle

Lid Top View

Lid Bottom View

Safety Valves

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Before Using Your Pressure Cooker For The First Time

CAUTION: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the Pressure Cooker Pan or allow cord to come into contact with water or other liquids.

1. Hand wash the Lid and Gasket of the Pressure Cooker thoroughly with liquid dishwashing soap. Rinse and towel dry thoroughly.

2. Use a damp paper towel to clean the non-stick interior of the Pressure Cooker Pan. Towel dry.

WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER PAN IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

3. Read the Use and Care Guide carefully and completely before using the Pressure Cooker to become familiar with the parts and features.

4. Follow directions for Pressure Cooking, filling the Pressure Cooker Pan up to the MAX Fill Line with water. Pressure cook for 15 minutes at MAX/BROWNING pressure. This will ensure correct fitting of the Gasket.

5. Turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING and remove the plug from the wall outlet to release the pressure naturally. When the Pressure Lift Pin drops and all pressure is released, open the Lid. Carefully pour out the water and allow to cool. Dry all parts. The Pressure Cooker is now ready to use.

For Your Safety

Locking Lid with Easy-Grip Handle

The large, easy-to-handle Lid Lock Button effortlessly locks or unlocks the Pressure Cooker Lid. To close, place the Lid onto the top of the Pressure Cooker Pan so that the Lid Handle is slightly to the right of the Pressure Cooker Pan Handle. Turn the Lid Handle clockwise until the two Handles are together and facing you. The Lid Lock Button locks the Lid in place. Make sure the Lid falls below the rim of the Pressure Cooker Pan and is securely attached onto the Pan.

To remove the Pressure Cooker Lid, pressure must be released before opening. When pressure is completely reduced, slide the Lid Lock Button towards you, twist the Lid counter-clockwise until the Lid can be removed easily. Always tilt the Lid away from you to avoid the steam. (See Operating Instructions Section in this Use and Care Guide.)

Gasket

The Gasket provides a tight seal for your Pressure Cooker. Never use the Lid without making sure that the Gasket is properly positioned. Do not use the Lid if the Gasket appears to be cracked, worn or torn. In this case, you must replace the Gasket. You can prolong the life of your Gasket by lightly coating it with a small amount of vegetable oil after each use.

For your safety, we have incorporated into your Pressure Cooker Lid, 4 Safety Pressure Release Valves:

◆ Pressure Regulator Valve with Steam Vent Tube

◆ Pressure Indicator Safety Valve with Pressure Lift Pin and Gasket

◆ 2 Safety Valves

Pressure Regulator Valve with Steam Vent Tube

This Valve serves as a manual pressure regulator. By adjusting this Lever you will be able to switch from PRESSURE to STEAM to CLEAN or from PRESSURE

to STEAM RELEASE to release pressure in short bursts. This Pressure Regulator Valve has been factory calibrated to release steam from your Pressure Cooker when it reaches its factory determined maximum pressure capacity (15 psi).

Remove the Pressure Regulator Valve and rinse under lukewarm water for easy cleaning. (See Important Safety Information section of this Use and Care Guide for removal instructions.) If this Valve is worn it MUST be replaced.

CAUTION: Never disassemble Pressure Regulator Valve or clean the Steam Vent Tube when Pressure Cooker is in use.

Pressure Indicator Safety Valve with Pressure Lift Pin

This visual safety device indicates if the Pressure Cooker Pan is under pressure or if all pressure has been released from the inside of the Pan. When the Pressure Lift Pin is in the UP position, you will know the Pressure Cooker Pan is pressurized. In this position you will not be able to remove the Pressure Cooker Lid. It also acts a Pressure Relief Valve, exhausting excess pressure. The Pressure Lift Pin Gasket should fit snugly around the Pin.

If the Pressure Lift Pin is clogged or unclean, it may not function properly. If the Pressure Lift Pin does not drop when expected, gently slide the Lid Lock Button towards you to see if the Pressure Lift Pin drops. If it still does not drop, wait until all steam has been released.

If this Valve becomes clogged it can easily be cleaned by gently removing excess food particles from the Valve located on the underside of the Pressure Cooker Lid. (See Important Safety Information section of this Use and Care Guide.)

Safety Valves

When pressure builds, excess steam or pressure may begin to escape through these automatic Valves. This is normal and so is the audible hissing sound coming from these Valves.

If these Valves become clogged, they can easily be cleaned by gently removing excess food particles from the Valves located on the underside of the Pressure Cooker Lid. (See Important Safety Information section of this Use and Care Guide.)

Safety Steam Vent: In case of a high-pressure build-up, steam will be released through the Safety Vent Cutout located in the rim of the Pressure Cooker Lid.

Steam Release

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Features

Variable Temperature/Pressure Control

Your Pressure Cooker has variable temperature control that cycles on and off to maintain the temperature. Adjust the setting as necessary.

Warming

This Function reheats or keeps cooked food warm. WARMING can either be used on its own or after pressure cooking to keep food warm.

1. Position the electrical cord in the slot

located on the bottom of the Pressure Cooker.

2. Place or leave cooked food in Pressure Cooker Pan.

3. Turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING.

Plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate.

4. If you would like to keep food warm after steaming or pressure

cooking, after cooking is completed and pressure has been released, simply turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING, 1, 2, or 3. Stir frequently.

5. When finished, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to

WARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off.

Browning

Braised foods always taste better when browned before cooking in liquid. The Toastmaster® Electric Pressure Cooker has a built-in browning cycle.

1. Position the electrical cord in the slot located on the bottom of the

Pressure Cooker.

2. For best results, food should be patted dry with paper towels and cut

into small, uniform pieces. Brown or sauté food using a small amount of oil in small batches.

3. Add the appropriate amount of oil as called for in the recipe to the

Pressure Cooker Pan. With the Lid off, plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate. Turn the Variable Te mperature/Pressure Control to

MAX/BROWNING

, 7, 8, or 9.

4. After approximately 5 minutes of preheating, add food and begin

browning without the Lid.

WARNING: Do not leave the Pressure Cooker unattended while browning foods.

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5. When desired browning is complete, either remove browned food

and continue with the recipe, or add recipe ingredients to the Pressure Cooker Pan and begin pressure cooking according to recipe instructions.

6. When finished, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to

WARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off.

Steaming

This Function quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming fresh vegetables or rice. Times will be similar to cooking the same food on top of the stove in a sauce pan.

1. Position the electrical cord in the slot located on the bottom of the

Pressure Cooker.

2. To steam food, place food in the bottom of the Pressure Cooker

Pan or you may use a small heat-resistant steaming rack or basket (not included) in the bottom of the Pressure Cooker Pan. Add at least 1 cup of water when cooking up to 30 minutes. Do not fill the Pressure Cooking Pan past the MAX Fill Line, 2/3 full.

3. Add the Lid and lock it into place onto the Pressure Cooker Pan

following the instructions in the For Your Safety section of this Use and Care Guide.

4. On the top of the Lid, turn the Pressure

Regulator Valve to STEAM.

5. Turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure

Control to WARMING. Plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate.

NOTE: The Lid can be removed while STEAMING to check the food for doneness, but you must wait for the Pressure Lift Pin drops.

6. Turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure

Control to STEAM, 3 - 5 (see illustration). The Pressure Lift Pin may raise and lower during cooking as the unit cycles on and off to maintain the temperature.

7. When steaming is completed, turn the Variable Temperature/

Pressure Control to WARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off.

8. Wait until the Pressure Lift Pin drops and remove the Lid.

WARNING: Use caution when lifting Locking Lid. Escaping steam can scald you, and the Lid will be hot.

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Pressure Cooking Operating Instructions

1. Position the electrical cord in the slot located on the bottom of

the Pressure Cooker.

2. Prepare food according to recipe or chart.

If recipe calls for sautéing vegetables or browning meat, add oil to the Pressure Cooker Pan and turn the Variable Te mperature Pressure Control to MAX/BROWNING, 7, 8, or 9. The Toastmaster® Pressure Cooker has a Browning Feature that allows you to sauté or brown foods in the Pressure Cooking Pan before cooking under pressure. (Follow the procedures described in the Features: Browning section of this Use and Care Guide.)

3. Follow recipe or chart directions; remove the browned food

and/or add the the other ingredients. Always use 1-3 cups of water, broth, wine, fruit or vegetable juice, or other liquid for pressure cooking. Do not use milk, milk products, or cream sauces, as they tend to scorch easily. Make sure the rim of the Pan is clean and dry. Never beat a spoon or other utensil on the rim of the Pressure Cooker Pan. Any dent or mar in the rim may prevent a good seal from forming and prevent the Pressure Cooker from pressurizing properly.

4. Place the clean Gasket in position inside the Pressure Cooker

Lid, make sure it is under Lid Lock Mechanism and the Steam Vent inside the rim of the Lid.

5. Place Lid onto the top of the Pressure Cooker Pan so that the

Lid Handle is slightly to the right of the Pressure Cooker Pan Handle. Turn the Lid Handle clockwise until the two Handles are together and facing you. The Lid Lock Button locks the Lid in place. Make sure the Lid is properly seated on the rim of the Pressure Cooker Pan and is securely attached onto the Pan.

6. Turn the Pressure Regulator Valve on top of

the Lid to PRESSURE.

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7. Turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING.

8. Plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate.

9. Turn the Variable Temperature/ Pressure Control to MAX/BROWNING.

CAUTION: Never leave your Pressure Cooker unattended at a high heat setting.

10. As soon as the pressure starts to build, however slight, the Pressure Lift Pin will jiggle until it reaches full pressure and locks the Lid onto the Pressure Cooker Pan. Do not try to remove the Lid until the pressure has been safely released. Wait for a gentle steady flow of steam to be released from the Pressure Regulator Valve accompanied by a loud hiss: the Pressure Cooker is now at full pressure.

11. Begin timing once the high pressure is reached. Follow the recipe or Cooking Guide, allow food to cook for time specified.

NOTE: The amount of food being cooked will determine how long it takes to bring the Pressure Cooker up to full pressure.

12. Quickly turn the Variable Temperature/ Pressure Control to 6 - 7 (see illustration) until you hear a constant hissing sound that will fluctuate as the pressure changes. Experience will teach you what setting on your Pressure Cooker to use to maintain the proper pressure.

IMPORTANT: If the heat is too high, there is a constant very loud hissing. You MUST turn the heat down. Too much heat can result in excessive loss of cooking liquid.

13. When the food has cooked under proper pressure for the required length of time, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to WARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off.

14. Release pressure using either the Natural Steam Release or Quick Steam Release method, following the procedures described in the Steam Release methods section of this Use and Care Guide.

NOTE: Cooking times listed in this book are only guidelines. Personal preferences vary; adjust cooking times accordingly.

CAUTION: Always use the Cool Touch Handles to move the Pressure Cooker Pan.

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