6-quart Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker Plus SLOW COOKER • RICE COOKER • STEAMER • AND MORE Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español. Para obtener una copia impresa: • Descargue en formato PDF en www.GoPresto.com/espanol. • Envíe un correo electrónico a contact@GoPresto.com. • Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje. Visit www.PrestoPrecise.com INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES ©2018 National Presto Industries, Inc.
This is an Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage. 2. Before each use, check both the vent pipe (see Fig. A, page 5) and vent filter (see Fig.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BEFORE FIRST USE As received, your pressure cooker will be fully assembled.
Remove the Cooker Cover Fig. B 1. Before removing the cover, you will need to unlock the green locking latch. Begin by positioning the cooker so the digital display faces you. To unlock the latch, grasp the sides of the latch and turn it towards you until it stops (Fig. B). Lift the temperature sensor arm out of the sensor hole in the cover (Fig. C). 2.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 marked inside of the cooking pot (Fig. J, page 7). In addition, in each section of the recipes you will find instructions on the maximum fill level for each type of food. Always make sure cooking liquid has been added to the cooking pot. One cup of liquid is the minimum amount. Always follow special procedures found in the instruction book when pressure cooking dry beans, peas, and lentils (see page 34).
PROGRESS BAR During the warmup period, the progress bar will scroll from side to side to indicate the unit is heating. Once cooking begins, the progress bar will start to light up. It will increase in length as cooking progresses to correspond with the cooking time (e.g., if 15 minutes of a 20 minute program have elapsed, 75% of the bars will be illuminated). PRESSURE/SLOW COOK SETTING INDICATOR Both pressure cooking and slow cooking have a HIGH and LOW setting.
HIGH pressure. The cook time will be flashing to indicate the unit is in adjustment mode. Turn the control knob to adjust the time. Once you have set the desired time, if you want to adjust the pressure from HIGH to LOW, press the control knob again. HIGH will flash. Turn the control knob until LOW is flashing. Press the start button to activate the unit. If you accidentally select the wrong pressure setting or time, simply press cancel to reset the cooker and try again.
15. Remove food from cooker using a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface. 16. When cooking is complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool completely before cleaning. PRESSURE RELEASE METHODS 1. Quick Pressure Release. This method is used when cooking vegetables, seafood, and other delicate foods.
Occasionally 1. Remove the air vent/cover lock for cleaning. Place your finger over the top of the air vent/ cover lock on the cover (Fig. R) and remove the gasket from the underside of the cover (Fig. S). Push the air vent/cover lock through the top of the cover. Wash it and the gasket in warm, soapy water. The metal shaft may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad. Clean the cover hole with a small brush. After cleaning, reinsert the metal shaft from the top side of the cover down through the cover hole.
4. I can see steam escaping from around the cover. Why? The sealing ring was not positioned on the sealing ring frame or the sealing ring frame was not installed in the cooker cover. NOTICE: If either of these parts are not in place during cooking, the cooker will leak, pressure will not build, and you may damage the unit. Leakage may also occur if the sealing ring needs to be replaced. The sealing ring may shrink, become hard, deformed, cracked, or torn with normal use.
PRESSURE COOKING RECIPES Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Soups and Stews This pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stews. Included are a few favorite recipes. If you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it using one of the recipes in this book as your guide. If adding dry beans and peas, they first must be soaked according to the directions on page 34.
Fish and Seafood Traditional Beef Stew 2 ⅓ 1 1½ 2 1 1 1 ½ 1 2 ¾ 1 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced cup all-purpose flour teaspoon salt, divided pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes cups beef broth cup chopped onion cup sliced fresh mushrooms cup sliced carrot pound small red potatoes large clove garlic, minced tablespoons tomato paste teaspoon dried thyme bay leaf With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp.
Meat, Poultry, Eggs Fish in Salsa Ranchero 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped ½ small orange or yellow pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup water 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound of cod fillets, 1 inch thick ••••••• Corn or flour tortillas With cooking pot in cooker body, select the SAUTÉ function, press start, and preheat cooker.
Meat, Poultry, and Egg Timetable With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, and preheat cooker. Brown meat or poultry. Remove from cooker and press cancel. Pour liquid into cooking pot. Place meat or poultry on rack in cooker. Close and secure cover. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Select the RIBS, ROAST, or POULTRY function. Adjust the time, if necessary, according to the following timetable and press start.
Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apples 2 slices bacon, diced 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick ⅓ cup water 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 cups sliced red cabbage 1 cup cored, chopped red cooking apple ½ cup sliced red onion With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, leaving drippings in pot.
Vegetables PRESET PROGRAM COOKING TIME (Minutes) Whole, 2½-inch diameter VEGGIES (HIGH) 6 Eggplant Cubed, 1–1½ inches thick Sliced, ½ inch thick VEGGIES (LOW) VEGGIES (LOW) 4–5 4–5 Kale* Leaves coarsely chopped, stems thinly sliced VEGGIES (HIGH) 4–5 Parsnips Sliced, ½ inch thick VEGGIES (LOW) 5–6 Peppers Whole VEGGIES (HIGH) 3–4 Quantity of vegetables does not change pressure cooking times. More mature vegetables may require longer pressure cooking times than given in timetable.
Braised Kale with Bacon 3 1 2 1 slices bacon, diced cup chopped onion cups chicken broth bunch kale, about 20 ounces ••••••• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon black pepper Ginger Vinaigrette Beets With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, leaving drippings in pot. Press cancel. Select the SAUTÉ function, press start, and add onion; sauté until translucent. Press cancel.
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Timetable The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans, peas, and lentils quickly. However, these foods have a tendency to froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to follow these procedures: Soak beans and whole peas, according to information on page 34. Lentils and black-eyed peas do not require soaking. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid.
Grains Lentil Curry 1 1 4½ 1½ ½ ½ ½ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil cup chopped onion cups chicken broth cups lentils tablespoon ground coriander tablespoon curry powder teaspoon ground ginger teaspoon salt With cooking pot in cooker body, select the SAUTÉ function, press start, and preheat cooker. Add oil and onion; sauté onion until translucent. Press cancel. Add broth, lentils, coriander, curry powder, ginger, and salt. Close and secure cover. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe.
Wheat Berry Fruit Salad 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water ••••••• ½ cup orange juice (1 large orange) 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (1 large orange) ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 small green apple, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup chopped walnuts Add wheat berries and water to cooking pot. Close and secure cover. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe.
SLOW COOKING RECIPES Ruby Pears 4 medium Bosc pears, peeled 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Merlot* 1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly 1 small lemon 2 sprigs fresh rosemary ½ vanilla bean 4 whole cloves 4 whole peppercorns *26 ounces of grape juice can be substituted for wine. Core pears from the bottom, keeping top and stem intact. Combine wine and jelly in cooking pot. With cooking pot in cooker body, select the SAUTÉ function, press start, and heat until jelly is melted.
RECIPE INDEX Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 1 6 1 1 1 1 ½ ¼ ½ ½ ½ 1 2 tablespoon vegetable oil boneless, skinless chicken thighs cup wild rice cup chopped onion cup sliced mushrooms cup sliced carrots cup chopped celery cup chopped pimento teaspoon dried marjoram teaspoon dried thyme teaspoon black pepper cup slivered almonds, divided cups chicken broth ••••••• Salt With cooking pot in cooker body, select the BROWN function, press start, and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown chicken on all sides.
When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering replacement parts, please indicate the model and series numbers for the pressure cooker. The model number can be found on the back of the cooker body and the series number can be found on the bottom of the cooker body. Please record this information: Model _______________ Series _______________ Date Purchased _________ The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto® appliances and supply genuine Presto™ parts.
