Elite EPC-678SS Use and Care Manual

6 Qt. Digital Pressure Cooker Model EPC-678 INSTRUCTION MANUAL & RECIPES Before operating your new appliance, please

9 PREPARINGYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)NOTES & TIPS #1: • Please note that the Pressure Limiting Valve will be loose when you are not using th

10HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE COOKERNOTES & TIPS #3: When pressing a Menu Button, the LED screen will not immediately change until the pressure ha

11HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)NOTES & TIPS #5: • When cooking soups or stews with other hearty ingredients such as potatoes or meat

12HOW TO USEYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)CAUTION: Keep hands and face away from Pressure Limiting Valve while in the Exhaust position. Failure to

13HOW TO USEYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)NOTES & TIPS #7: • It is recommended to release the pressurized steam when the “Keep Warm” LED stops f

14HOW TO USEYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)4) Press the Keep Warm button. The indicator light will illuminate solid. It should not be blinking. 5)

15HOW TO USEYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)It is not recommended to pressure cook larger cuts of frozen meats such as a whole roast, a block of frozen

16HOW TO CLEANYOUR PRESSURE COOKERNOTES & TIPS #8: • While the jars are cooling, a small “click” sound will come from the lids to indicate the

17FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)1) Is the Airtight/Exhaust Valve Knob on the top of the lid supposed to be loose? - If you are not cooking or u

18NOTES & TIPS #9: • If recipes require the use of a trivet, riser (wire rack), foil, or heat-resistant/pressure-resistant oven-safe cookware,

1 TABLE OF CONTENTSSHORT CORD PURPOSE3-PRONG PLUG IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS________________________ 2 PARTS & FEATURES _________________________

19COOKING TIME CHARTCourtesy of www.healthfoods.com Please note that all the below information is for your reference only and can be adjusted accor

20Vegetables • Always cook with at least 1-2 cups of liquid. • Add 1-2 additional minutes to cooking time when preparing frozen vegetables. •

21Dried Beans and Other Legumes • Place beans or legumes in pressure cooker. Add 3 cups of water for each cup of beans or legumes. • Add 1 table

22RECIPES Recipes included in this manual are courtesy of www.recipezaar.com and www.fastcooking.ca. Please visit the Peggy Under Pressure Blog

23 BEEF IN PEPPER SAUCE CONTINUED... 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depends on how spicy you like it) 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom Remaining I

24RECIPES- Add shallots and garlic to pressure cooker and sauté in oil, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned particles remaining from chicken.

25RECIPESCHICKEN ADOBO SERVES 4 -5 Ingredients 8-9 chicken thighs 2 cups water 2 cups low sodium soy sauce 1 large onion (cut into rings) 8 g

26RECIPES TUSCAN LAMB SHANK CONTINUED... - Add shallots and garlic to the pressure cooker, and sauté 2 minutes using the Browning/Sautéing instruc

27RECIPES SOUTH OF THE BORDER SPICY CHILI SERVES 6 Chili is a nutritionally sound and complete meal. You can make it more or less fiery by adjust

28RECIPES TRADITIONAL MEAT LOAF SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lb mixture of chopped or ground lean beef, pork and veal 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground

2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all instructions before operation.

29RECIPES JAMBALAYA SERVES 4-6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces 1/2 lb ful

30RECIPES CORNISH HENS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE SERVES 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 Cornish hens, trussed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon f

31RECIPES TORTILLA SOUP SERVES 8-10 Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 can tomatoes, drained 3 quarts c

32RECIPES OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup long grain rice 2 cups milk 1 cup water 1/3 sugar 1/2 teaspo

33RECIPES- Carefully remove only the pears and transfer to a deep container. PEARS STEWED IN RED WINE CONTINUED... - Boil down the remaining sa

34LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE 1. Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision, i

35RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting cust

3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS(cont.)25. The pressure cooker should not be used for pressure cooking for more than 6 hours continuously. 26. Serious In

4 ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE COOKER This digitally controlled and automatic pressure cooker uses advanced technology so you and your family can enjoy the

5 PARTS & FEATURES

6 BEFORE FIRST USE Working Pressure PSI Maximum Pressure Keep Warm Temperature Delay Timer0~70kPa 12 PSI 90kPa 140ºF ~ 175 ºF 1~24 Hours0.5 Hour

7 PREPARING YOUR PRESSURE COOKERBEFORE FIRST USE (cont.) 1. Open the lid: Hold the handle firmly, turn the lid clockwise until it loose

8 PREPARINGYOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.) 5. Lift the Lid from the rested position. Close the lid. Hold the Handle and