RJ40-6-CH 6 QT Electric PRESSURE COOKER CUSTOMER SERVICE: 888.315.6553 | customerservice@chefman.
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Contents 1 Safety Instructions 3 Features 5 Operating Instructions 12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Troubleshooting 13 Troubleshooting 14 Notes 15 Terms and Conditions 16 Warranty Card
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. WARNING: When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. This appliance is intended for indoor home use only. 2. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufactures. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Appliances can emit heat or steam when in use therefore care should be taken not to block inlets or outlets. 16. Always check the pressure release valve and safety locking pin for clogging or obstruction and clean if necessary. 17. Appliance exteriors are designed to be cool to the touch. Portions do get HOT during use. Burns can result from touching heating elements, air vents and removable baskets or containers and - if any part is designed to be handled, do so with care. 18.
Features 5 1 4 2 6 3 7 8 10 1. LID HANDLE 2. PRESSURE EXHAUST VALVE 3. LID CHANNEL 4. SPOON 5. MEASURING CUP 6. RUBBER GASKET 7. 3-PRONG CORD 8. INNER POT 9. CONTROL PANEL 10. LID ROD 11. SPOON HOLDER 12.
Features The Chefman pressure cooker can also function as a slow cooker. It can enable you to cook a fast, fresh homemade meal on the pressure setting or a programmed slow cooked meal that you have ready when you arrive home. Additionally, you can select cooking presets that meet your personal cooking preferences including: saute, steam, chili/beans and beef/ poultry. We know you will enjoy your Chefman cooking experience.
Operating Instructions 1. Delay Timer: This feature allows the user to set a timed cooking experience. You can set the timer within the time frame one half-hour to twenty-four hours. The timer is set in thirty minute increases or decreases. 2. High Pressure: This setting can only be started while cooking within the pressure cooker mode. The high pressure setting is used for quick cooking. In the high pressure setting the amount of pressure in the pot is raised to its maximum intensity.
Operating Instructions 8. Increase (+): This setting allows the user to increase the time for the functions of this appliance. Slow increases are completed by tapping the button gently. Faster increases are completed by holding down the button. 9. Decrease (-): This setting allows the user to decrease the time for the functions of this appliance. Slow decreases are completed by tapping the button gently. Faster decreases are completed by holding down the button. 10.
Operating Instructions CLEAN THE APPLIANCE PARTS BEFORE USE Remove the silicone gasket and the interior pot. Wash with water and a non-abrasive sponge and cleaner. Dry the items. Reinstall the gasket and pot. Make sure the gasket is in tightly installed in the interior of the lid (both behind and under the metal ring within the lid). Look at the features diagram to guide you. Reattach the lid if it has been removed. REMOVING THE LID A.
Operating Instructions OPEN/CLOSE POSITION OF THE LID B. You will know the lid is in the open position when the icons on the left side of the lid line up next to the word open. To lock the lid- insert your hand under the molded plastic handle and turning it to the right. On the top right side of the lid you will see the icons line up next to the word close (diagram of the triangle and gum drop). For the lid to be in the open position the open triangle and the lid need to line up.
Operating Instructions 7. Insert the clear plastic condensation collection cup by holding it against the cooker under the lid hinge and sliding to lock it into the gap space provided that is the size of the top of this cup. 8. If you are using the pressure cooking setting make sure the pressure valve is in the airtight position. Pressure cooking produces steam which is let out of the cooking unit by allowing the unit to naturally cool down. This takes a long time.
Operating Instructions PRESSURE COOK 1. When using the pressure cooker setting you must make sure the pressure valve is set to airtight. This will cause the cooker to build up the necessary pressure to cook more quickly. When the cooking function has ended you can decide to allow the pot to naturally depressurize (this can take a long period of time) or release the pressure by turning the valve to exhaust. Caution must be take not be near the releasing steam. 2.
Operating Instructions SLOW COOK SETTING This setting is a slow cooking option for food preparation. 1. Select this feature 2. The slow cook preset setting should be considered a low, slow, temperature cook setting. When using this setting make a time adjustment should be made to account for the temperature of this setting. 3. A circulating preheat display will start 4.
Cleaning & Maintenance PARTS HOW TO CLEAN Pressure Valve Grab the pressure valve and pull it up Wash it in warm water with a mild detergent Allow the valve to dry put it back in place. Main Unit Unplug the cord from the back Wash the display and outside pot with a soft damp sponge. Allow to dry completely before using the cooker. Pot Measuring Cup Spoon and Holder Rinse with warm water and mild detergent. Use a non-abrasive mild detergent and sponge or cloth.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 13 Problem Possible Reason Solution Display shows endless cycling of blue rectangle Preheat is still not completed Wait approximately 10 minutes.
Notes MODEL: RJ40-6-CH 14
Terms & ConditionsLimited Warranty CHEFMAN® LLC warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN® LLC, at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Warranty PRESSURE COOKER All data fields are required in order for us to process your request: Model Number: Full Name: Address: Phone: Email: (If applicable) Date of Purchase*: *We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card Retail Store of Purchase: Description of Malfunction: Return your completed warranty card to: RJ Brands 1 Sharp Plaza Suite 207 Mahwah, NJ 07495 PRESSURE COOKER 888.315.6553 MODEL: RJ40-6-CH customerservice@chefman.
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