TriStar Power Cooker PC-TRI6 Owner's Manual
6-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker
OWNER’S MANUAL
Bonus Canning Guide Included
For Model #PC-TRI6
IMPORTANT:
Do Not Use This Power Cooker Until You Have
Read This Entire Manual Thoroughly!
Warranty information inside.
Healthier Cooking Begins Here...
s a new owner of a Power Cooker, you are about to discover what so many other food
afcionados have known for years. Simply, that meals prepared properly in the Power Cooker
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taste better, cook faster and retain more natural nutrition than those prepared using conventional
cooking methods.
We have taken the art of pressure cooking to the next level. Our culinary design division tested
numerous materials, metals and cooking surfaces before deciding on the combination that would
work best with the latest digital electronics to create the Power Cooker.
Once familiar with the 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 Cooker has been designed to provide you and your family with many years of delicious
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 3 - 4
Special Features 4
Built-In Safety Features / Parts & Accessories 5
General Operating Instructions 6 - 8
Pressure Cooking Guide / Specications 9
Frequently Asked Questions 10
Care and Cleaning 11
PRESSURE CANNING GUIDE 12
Food Acidity
Raw Packing and Hot Packing 13
Processing Time and Pressure
Safe Canning Tips 14
Getting Started 15
Power Cooker Pressure Canning Process 16-17
Limited Warranty 18
Troubleshooting 19
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• 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 10
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 6). 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 Cooker 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 Cooker 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 Cooker 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 COOKER. If you need to
open the Power Cooker, press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL”
button and carefully slide the Rapid Release Button (g. 4, page
6) to the Release position to fully release the building pressure
inside the cooker. Make sure that all the steam has dissipated
from the cooker and the Pressure Valve (g. 4, Page 6) is fully
settled back into the lid shell. Carefully turn the handle counter
clockwise. 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.
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• The Digital Display on your Power Cooker offers
a wide range of choices including Browning,
Low Temp Cooking, Stewing and Steaming.
• 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
up to 248O F (120O C) creating a more sterile
and healthier environment when compared to
traditional cooking methods.
• The Power Cooker has a SAUTÉ mode that
allows you to sear or sauté food using the Inner
Pot before cooking under pressure.
• The Rapid Release feature allows you to lower
pressure quickly and completely. To do so,
carefully slide the Rapid Release Button (g 4,
page 6) forward in short bursts at rst. After
initial short bursts, leave the button in the full
forward position until all pressure has escaped.
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 up to 12 hours. Foods kept at
KEEP WARM mode for periods beyond 4 hours
may lose their good avor and texture.
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Built-In Safety Features
1. Lid Safety Device: Prevents pressure buildup 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 COOKER PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Lid
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 (g. 1, page 6). 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.
Pressure
Valve
Accessories
Rubber Gasket
(under LId)
AC Cord
Rapid
Release
Button
Inner Pot
LED
Control
Panel
Base
Measuring Cup
Ladle
Condensation
Collector
IMPORTANT: Your Power CookerTM 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 page 12 of the owner’s manual.
Steamer Tray
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General Operating Instructions
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using the Power Cooker 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.
Make sure the Rubber Gasket is seated properly inside the Lid. 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 slide the Rapid Release Button to the CLOSE position and run on COOK
mode for 15 minutes. Wait 15 minutes, then release pressure by sliding the Rapid Release Button to
the RELEASE position (Pictured below #4). The Pressure Valve will drop. Let the appliance cool to
room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse and towel dry the Inner Pot. The Power Cooker is now
ready for use.
#1 Lid with Rubber Gasket
1. To remove the Rubber Gasket
For proper cleaning the Rubber Gasket
should be removed and separated from
the lid. Squeeze the top of the Rubber
Gasket with your ngers and pull up and
out from under the metal ring.
2. To replace the Rubber Gasket
Simply align the Rubber Gasket back
behind the metal ring and push rmly
back into place.
#3 Placing The Lid On The Cooker
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 Cooker Lid on Cooker with Lid Handle and Pressure
SYMBOLS
Fig. A
(close up)
#2 Inner Pot
Note Max Fill Line
Valve pointed to the “1:00 o’clock”
position (g. A). Rotate Lid counter
clockwise until you feel a click and the
symbols on the Lid are centered with the
LED Display.
2/3
#4 Pressure Valve and
Rapid Release Button
Pressure
Valve
Close/
Release
Button
Condensation Collector Steamer Tray
The Condensation Collector easily
picks up any moisture that may
drip off when using your Power
Cooker. Simply align the collector
with the 2 grooves on the back of
the cooker to place it on. Empty
and clean after each use.
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The Steamer Tray allows you to
easily steam vegetables and other
ingredients. After placing liquid
in the Inner Pot, simply place
Steamer Tray in the pot so that it
rests evenly on the groove. Clean
after each use.
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