USER GUIDE 6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your multi-function pressure cooker, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Do not touch hot surfaces—use the handles. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse your cooker or cord in water or other liquids. Keep your cooker away from children to avoid accidents.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C 21 Do not use an extension cord with your cooker. The short power cord should 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 be used to reduce the risk resulting from the cord being grabbed by children, of becoming entangled in, or tripping on a longer cord. Make sure that you use the appropriate amount of liquid when cooking. Do not fill your cooker over the maximum fill line at 2/3 full.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker About the power cord Your cooker has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Components Floating valve Venting Pressure release valve Pressure release knob Handle Sealing Lid Gasket retainer Gasket Floating valve silicon cap Pin Pressure release valve protector Non-stick pot Condensation collector Water-collecting rim Handle Control panel Rice spoon holder 6 www.insigniaproducts.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Control and display panel # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Cancel button Press to stop the cooking program and put your cooker in Standby mode. 2 Less/ Normal/ More Indicator Shows the time level setting. 3 Manual button Press to manually set the cook time. 4 Warm button Press to keep your food warm. 5 Sear/Sauté Press to sear/sauté your food. 6 Start button Press to start a cooking program or the delay timer.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Cook programs # ITEM DESCRIPTION 12 Unlock icon Lights to indicate when your cooker’s lid is unlocked. 13 Cook programs Press one of these buttons to select a cooking program: • Rice • Multi-grain • Soup • Meat/Stew • Poultry • Fish • Steam Veggies • Beans/Chili • Quinoa • Cake Accessories Rice scoop Measuring cup Soup ladle Cooking stand Condensation collector 8 www.insigniaproducts.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Alert sounds, display messages, and lights Your cooker uses sounds, lights, and display messages to tell you what is happening.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Protection features Your cooker has the following protections features: FEATURE PURPOSE Lid lock Locks the lid in place when enough pressure builds up inside your cooker. You cannot remove the lid until the pressure level lowers to the required level. Pressure release knob Automatically releases pressure if excessive pressure builds up inside your cooker.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Tips and hints for using your cooker • Smaller food normally requires less cooking time than larger food. • We recommend that you defrost frozen food before cooking to shorten the cook time. • We recommend that you only use nylon, heat-proof plastic, or wooden cooking utensils. Metal utensils can damage the non-stick surface. Do not leave utensils in your cooker while you are using it. • We recommend that you clean all used accessories after each use.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C 3 Put the pressure release valve into the vent on the lid. Pressure release valve Floating valve Sealing 4 5 Put a finger over the floating valve to keep it in position, then turn the lid upside down. On the bottom side of the lid, attach the silicon cap on the floating valve with the other hand, then release the floating valve. Silicon cap 6 Put the valve protector on the inner side of the pressure release valve. Pressure release valve protector 12 www.insigniaproducts.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker 7 Install the gasket on the gasket retainer into the lid. Make sure that the gasket is correctly installed all around the retainer. Gasket Gasket retainer 8 Slide the condensation collector in place on the back of your cooker. Condensation collector Positioning your cooker • Make sure that your cooker has at least six inches of open space on all sides.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Using your cooker You can use your cooker to: • Cook rice • Prepare soups and stews • Cook meats like chicken or stew • Slow cook meals • Warm food • Sear or sauté food • Bake cakes WARNINGS: • Do not put sealed products, like canned vegetables, in your cooker. They can expand or explode when they get hot and cause damage or injury. • Your cooker has a power rating of 1,000W. Make sure that the electrical circuit you plug your cooker into is not overloaded with other appliances.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker 3 Rotate the lid clockwise until the (lock symbol) on the lid aligns with the on the top front of your cooker. Make sure that the pin on the back edge of the lid is fully retracted into the lid. If the pin is visible, the lid is not closed correctly. Opening the lid WARNINGS: • Do not try to open the lid when the floating valve is popped up. Wait until your cooker has cooled and the valve has dropped down.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C • We recommend that you use oven mitts when handling your cooker or the lid. Escaping steam can burn. 1 2 Rotate the lid counter-clockwise until the (unlock symbol) on the lid aligns with the on the top front of your cooker. As you open the lid, tilt it so that steam is diverted way from you. Filling with food CAUTION: Do not put food directly into the inner housing. Always put food into the inner pot.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker FOOD MAXIMUM VOLUME (INNER POT CAPACITY) EXAMPLE Solid food 2/3 Meat, vegetables Only liquids 1/2 Soup Food that foams 1/2 Rice, pasta Food that expands 1/3 Beans, lentils 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fill the inner pot with at least one cup of liquid (like water, juice, stock, or broth). Your cooker needs liquid to build up internal pressure. Use the provided measuring cup for easy volume measurement.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Selecting a cooking program and cook time You can select from the following cooking programs. You can change the cooking time to suit your own tastes, different food quantities, and food manufacturer's instructions. DEFAULT COOKING TIME COOKING INCREASE/ TIME PROGRAMS DECREASE Less Normal More RANGE Rice — DELAY TIMER KEEP WARM AFTER PROGRAM ENDS — — 10 min. to 24 hrs. 12 hrs. Multi-grain 20 min. 35 min. 1 hr. 1 min. to 2 hrs. 1 min. 10 min. to 24 hrs. 12 hrs.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker 4 5 Press a cooking program button. The default cooking time appears on the display. If you want to change the default cooking time, press + or –. If you do not adjust the time within 10 seconds of pressing a program button, your cooker uses the default time. Notes: • You cannot adjust the default cooking time for the Rice program.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C 3 4 Press a cooking program button, then adjust the cook or delay time (if needed). See Selecting a cooking program and cook time on page 18 or Setting the delay timer on page 19. Press the Start button or wait 10 seconds. Your cooker starts heating. When the internal pressure reaches the correct level, the countdown timer starts. When cooking is complete, the Warm program automatically starts. The default setting is 12 hours. You cannot adjust this time.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Cancel and unplug the power cord. Rotate the pressure release knob on the top of the lid all the way to the venting position . The pressure release knob releases steam. Use oven mitts to open the lid. Follow the instructions and warnings in Opening the lid on page 15. Carefully remove the food using suitable utensils and put it into a dish using the provided rice scoop, soup ladle, or other utensils.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C 3 Put the vegetables or fish into a suitable heat-resistant dish, then put the dish on the cooking stand. Make sure that the food does not contact the water. Note: For small food or cooked rice, use a heat-resistant bowl for easy handling. Close and lock the lid. See Closing the lid on page 14. Press Steam Veggies , then adjust the cook or delay time (if needed). See Selecting a cooking program and cook time on page 18 or Setting the delay timer on page 19.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Making a cake Mix the cake ingredients ahead of time, stirring the cake into a paste. Put the cake mixture into the inner pot, then put the pot into your cooker. See Filling with food on page 16. Make sure that the outside of the pot is dry and free of debris. 3 Close and lock the lid. See Closing the lid on page 14. 4 Press Cake , then adjust the cook or delay time (if needed).
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C Cleaning your cooker You should clean your cooker after every use. WARNING: To avoid electric shocks or damage to your cooker, always press the Stop button and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Make sure that all parts of your cooker have cooled down completely. CAUTIONS: • Do not immerse the power cord or your cooker in water or any other liquids. • Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring pads.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION My cooker is not working. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in and that the power outlet is working. If the outlet is not working, check the circuit breaker and reset if necessary. • Your cooker may have overheated. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet, let your cooker cool, then try using it again. I cannot close the lid.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C PROBLEM SOLUTION Steam leaks from the floating valve after it pops up. • Residue may be blocking the valve. Press the Cancel button, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Use the quick release method to release any built up pressure and let your cooker cool before opening it. See Using the quick release method to open the lid on page 20. Clean the valve, then try again. • The silicon cap on the floating valve may be damaged.
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker PROBLEM SOLUTION My cooker is producing an odor or smoke. • Your cooker may produce an odor or emit smoke when you turn it on for the first time as it eliminates residues from the production process. This is normal. Put the inner pot inside your cooker, then fill the pot with at least two cups of water. Let your cooker heat for at least 10 minutes without the lid or food until the odor and smoke are eliminated.
NS-MC60SS9/NS-MC60SS9-C ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker • • • • • • • • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumable s, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.
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