Pressure Cooker Functions; Safety Features - Cuisinart CPC-800 Serie Manual Del Usuario

3. Combination Natural Pressure Release and Quick
Pressure Release – For some recipes, a
combination of Natural Pressure Release and
Quick Pressure Release is useful. Allow Natural
Pressure Release for the time indicated in the
recipe (food will continue to cook slightly), followed
by Quick Pressure Release.
WARNING: USE TONGS OR SIMILAR UTENSIL
TO TURN PRESSURE LIMIT VALVE
CLOCKWISE.
When the red float valve is completely down, turn
the lid clockwise and lift to remove.
PRESSURE COOKER
FUNCTIONS
1. Low Pressure
2. High Pressure
3. Brown –
This preset
temperature allows
cooking over
high heat, without the
lid, before pressure
cooking. Browning
foods in a small
amount of fat in this
way seals the outer
surfaces of meats and
vegetables, producing
a visually appealing,
flavorful exterior with a
moist, tender interior.
Browning reduces the
time it takes full pressure to build and pressure
cooking to begin.
NOTE: Use wooden spoon/spatula to scrape up
the brown bits. DO NOT use metal utensils.
4. Sauté – This preset temperature, done prior to
pressure cooking with lid removed, allows you to
quickly soften vegetables in a small amount of fat
or liquid without browning, and to cook items such
as rice. Sautéing reduces the time it takes full
pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin.
5. Meat/Stew – This preset will precisely measure
and moderate the perfect amount of pressure
required to cook various types of meat, including
beef, chicken, pork, and lamb. Meat/Stew function
will take the guesswork out of cooking your stew.
With the press of one button, your stew will cook
perfectly every time. Meat/Stew will be a full
pressure setting and should be used with the lid
on.
6. Soup – This preset can be used to prepare very
flavorful soup with a simple touch of a button.
Place the meat (if using), vegetables and other
add-ins to inner pot, add enough liquid to cover,
season, and close lid to have unit specifically
apply the proper amount of pressure. The Sauté or
Browning feature can be used before to cook
ingredients, then switched to Soup preset to finish
your meal.
7. Beans – This preset can be used to prepare dried
beans quicker and tastier than on the stovetop or
in the oven. Add beans and other ingredients to
inner pot. Add enough liquid to cover beans by
one inch. Close the lid and start the preset. Unit
will automatically apply pressure to ensure
properly cooked beans. The Beans preset will end
using tricky, finicky, or complicated recipes.
8. Simmer – This preset temperature, after pressure
cooking, allows you to cook liquids at a lower
temperature without lid. It is primarily used to
finish cooking some items, e.g., to add ingredients
to a risotto, sauce, or stew or to continue cooking
process to achieve preferred texture.
9. Keep Warm – Holds and keeps cooked food
warm for up to 12 hours.

SAFETY FEATURES

There are seven safety devices installed in the
pressure cooker to assure its reliability.
1. Opening, Closing and Locking Lid
The appliance will not start pressurizing until the
lid is properly assembled and closed. The lid
cannot be opened if the appliance is pressurized.
2. Pressure Control
The correct pressure level is automatically
maintained during the cooking cycle.
3. Pressure Limit Control
The pressure limit valve will release air
automatically when the pressure inside exceeds
the preset pressure.
WARNING: Overfilling the pressure cooker (see
Instructions for Use on pg. 4) may clog the
pressure limit valve, which can cause excess
pressure to develop.
4. Anti-Block Cover
Prevents solid food material from blocking the
pressure limit valve.
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