You are about to discover what so many other food lovers have known for years. Simply, that meals prepared properly with the pressure cooking method taste better and cook faster than foods prepared using conventional stovetop methods.
For decades, our culinary design division has created some of the most useful and popular kitchen appliances for worldwide use. The Power Pressure Cooker XL Pro ™ is the latest in our distinguished line.
We have tested and perfected the right combination of metals, cooking surfaces and digital technology guaranteed to help you get mealtime raves from the whole family.
Once familiar with the “one-touch” pre-set 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 stayslocked within the food and less energy is wasted in a shorter cooking time. The “sealed” cooking process eliminates messy stovetop spills while “trapping” heat, making for cooler kitchens and easier cleanups.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL Pro ™ will provide you many years of delicious family 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.
Topic PageImportant Safeguards / Special Features 1-2 Built-In Safety Features / Parts and Accessories 3 Before First Use / Care and Cleaning 4-5 Digital Control Panel 6 Program Settings / Important Information 7
Pressure Cooking Tables / Unit Specications / FAQ’s 8PRESSURE CANNING GUIDE 9 Food Acidity / Raw Packing and Hot Packing 10 Processing Time and Pressure / Safe Canning Tips 11 Getting Started 12 Power Cooker Pressure Canning Process 13-14 Limited Warranty 15 Troubleshooting 16
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person or have been given proper instruction in using the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
• Always be sure the oat valve is on correctly before use. Incorrectassembly may prevent the cooker from building pressure or allow steam to come out from the sides of the lid (See page 7 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 4). 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 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 unit 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 unit 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. If you need to open the unit, press the KEEP WARM/SAUTÉ/CANCEL button 3x to cancel (g. 1 page 6) and then carefully slide the Rapid Release Button forward (g. 4 page 4) in short bursts at rst. After initial short bursts, leave the
button in the forward position until all pressure has escaped and the digital pressure indicator does not register. Caution: During this process protect your skin from any contact with escaping
steam. Press down gently on Lid and turn clockwise until Lid meets resistance. Lift carefully and place aside. 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 theInner 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 - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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.
SPECIAL FEATURES• The Digital Display on your Power Pressure Cooker XL Pro™ offers a wide range of cooking choices including QUICK, MEDIUM and WELL settings as well as STEAM, SLOW COOK and special settings for RICE/RISOTTO, MEATS and FISH, STEWS, SOUPS and BEANS and LENTILS, and much more.
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a dedicated electrical circuit. • The Pressure Vent feature allows you to lower pressure quickly and completely. To do so, carefully slide the Rapid Release Button forward (g. 4 page 4) in short bursts at rst. After initialshort bursts, leave the button in the forward position until all pressure has escaped. Never use bare hands.
• Multi-function KEEP WARM / SAUTÉ / CANCEL button works as follows: Press 1x for KEEP WARM, press 2x for SAUTÉ, press 3x for CANCEL. (g. 1 page 6)
• The SAUTÉ mode allows you to sear or brown food using the Inner Pot before cooking under pressure. • 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 temperaturesup to 248O F (120O C) creating a more sterile and healthier environment when compared to traditional cooking methods.
CAUTION: During this process protect your skin from any contact with escaping steam. • The STEAM mode heats cooking liquid inthe 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 an extended period of time. Foods kept at KEEP WARM mode for periods beyond 4 hours may lose their good avor and texture. Multi-function KEEP WARM/ SAUTÉ/CANCEL button works as follows: Press 1x for KEEP WARM, press 2x for SAUTÉ, press 3x for CANCEL.
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 Pressure Cooker XL Pro™ PARTS & ACCESSORIES 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 automaticallyfrom the Rubber Gasket. This will enable the steam and pressure to automatically escape around the pot Lid, avoiding a dangerous situation.
6. Temperature “Cut-Off” Device: Should theunit 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.
IMPORTANT: Your Power Pressure Cooker XL ProTM 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 the back cover of the owner’s manual.
Condensation Steamer Tray
Before using the Power Pressure Cooker XL Pro™ for the rst time, wash the Inner Pot, Lid and Rubber Gasket (pictured below #1) with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
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 Rotate the Pressure Valve to the Close position and run on CANNING mode for 10 minutes. When the cycle is complete, carefully slide the Rapid Release Button forward (g. 4 below) in short bursts at rst. After initial short bursts, leave the button in the forward position until all pressure has escaped and the digital pressure indicator does not register. Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse and towel dry the Inner Pot. The unit is now ready for use.
#1 Lid (underside) Rubber GasketFor proper cleaning the Rubber Gasket should be removed. Using the Pull Tab located beneath the Lid, remove the Pot Lid Liner that holds the Gasket. After cleaning, re-attach Gasket to Lid Liner and snap back in place.
#3 Placing The Lid On The Cooker #2 Inner Pot Note Max Fill Line CLOSE OPENPlace Inner Pot into the unit with food. Never load Inner Pot above the MAX line. Rotate the Inner Pot to make certain that it is seated properly on the Heating Plate.Check for proper placement of rubber Gasket/ Lid Liner (underside Lid rim) then, place Cooker Lid on Cooker with Lid Handle and Pressure Valve pointed too the “1:00 o’clock” position (g. A). Rotate Lid counterclockwise until you feel a click and the symbols on the Lid are centered with the LED Display.
HOT LID WARNING: Use black composite handle only when opening lid. The stainless steel parts become very hot and could burn your hands.
#4 Pressure ValveButton forward in short bursts at rst. After initial short bursts, leave the button in the forward position until all pressure has escaped and the digital pressure indicator does not register.
Avoid serious injury. Carefully slide the Rapid Release Condensation CollectorThe Condensation Collector easily picks up any moisture that may drip off when using this unit. Simply align and push the collector into the channels on the back of the cooker. Empty and clean after each use.
