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- Page 1 4 QT. DIGITAL PRESSURE COOKER Model: EPC-414(A~Z) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed: Read all instructions before operation. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and a potholder. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. -
Page 3: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) by countertop manufacturers and Maxi-Matic® that a hot pad or trivet be placed under your appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface. 25. Do not use under hanging cabinets; steam from pressure release may cause damage. 26. -
Page 4: About Pressure Cooking
ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING This digitally controlled and automatic Pressure Cooker uses advanced technology so you and your family can enjoy the benefits of better, faster and healthier cooking. Your Elite Platinum Pressure Cooker seals in steam to cook hotter and faster while maintaining important nutrients for healthier meals. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS important safeguards about pressure cooking electrical safety warning E1 - E4 error indicator parts identification 6 - rubber seal ring assembly/ pressure cooker lid markings 7 - pressure limiting valve warning/condensation cup assembly additional safety tips before first use 9 - lid assembly/water test instructions for use operating instructions... -
Page 6: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Handle Pressure Limiting Valve Float Valve (external view) Float Valve (internal view) Inner Pot Outer Pot Handle Upper Ring 10. Control Panel 11. Power Cord 12. Condensation Cup 13. Main Body 14. Heating Plate 15. Bottom Ring 16. Seal Ring for Float Valve 17. -
Page 7: Rubber Seal Ring Assembly/ Pressure Cooker Lid Markings
PARTS IDENTIFICATION (cont.) RUBBER SEAL RING ASSEMBLY Always ensure the Rubber Seal Ring (18) is properly and securely fitted onto the metal ring in the interior of the Lid (2). The Rubber Seal Ring (18) should be placed into the Lid (2) by fitting it around the outer part of the entire metal ring making sure that the crease in the Rubber Seal Ring (18) meets with the metal ring... -
Page 8: Pressure Limiting Valve Warning/Condensation Cup Assembly
PARTS IDENTIFICATION (cont.) PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE WARNING WARNING: Avoid serious injury. Always use tongs or a long kitchen tool to set the valve to EXHAUST (Figure 4). CAUTION HOT STEAM: KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM THE PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE WHEN ROTATING TO EXHAUST. -
Page 9: Additional Safety Tips
ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS Always keep hands and face away from Pressure Release Device when releasing pressure. Use extreme caution when removing the lid after cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you, so any remaining steam is away from your face. ... -
Page 10: Before First Use
BEFORE FIRST USE Remove packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics or Styrofoam and discard appropriately. Clean all the parts by wiping with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly. Thoroughly clean the cooking pot in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water. Rinse, towel or air-dry, and place in the pressure cooker. -
Page 11: Instructions For Use
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE COOKING POT MARKINGS Inside the removable cooking pot are two sets of markings. One side is marked "2/3 MAX PRESSURE COOK", which indicates the maximum fill line when cooking any food, other than rice in the pressure cooker. The other marking is MAX RICE CUP and is used when cooking rice. When pressure cooking rice, never fill the pressure cooker with water past the 2 cup marking. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS With the lid secured, unit on and the LED displayed, select the button for the desired cooking function by reading the following instructions. There are seven MENU BUTTONS programmed for your pressure cooker. They are RICE/POTATOES, PASTA/ORZO, SEAFOOD/VEGGIES, SOUPS/STEW, MEAT/POULTRY, and WARM/DIPS. -
Page 13: Auto-Warm/Dips Feature
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) AUTO-WARM/DIPS FEATURE When cooking has completed, the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to WARM. The WARM/DIPS indicator light will illuminate and the display will show END. NOTE: The WARM/DIPS setting should not be used for more than 4 hours. The quality and texture of food will begin to change after 1 hour on WARM/DIPS. -
Page 14: Preparing White Rice
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) When pressure is fully released, the Red Float Valve (4) will sink and the lid will unlock to open. As a safety feature, the lid will not open unless all pressure is released. Do not force the lid open. If the lid feels tight, please allow additional time for pressure to fully release before attempting to open the lid. -
Page 15: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES There are seven safety devices installed in the pressure cooker to assure its reliability. Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device The lid cannot be opened if the appliance is filled with pressure. Pressure Control Device The correct pressure level is automatically maintained during cooking cycle. Pressure Limiting Valve (3) The pressure limiting valve will release air automatically when the pressure inside exceeds the preset temperature. -
Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always make sure the Pressure Cooker is unplugged, depressurized and completely cooled down before dismantling. Use a non-abrasive sponge or damp wash cloth to clean the outer body (13). NEVER immerse the outer body (13) in any liquids or pour liquid into it. Remove the Condensation Cup (12) and rinse it thoroughly and let dry. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Is the Pressure Yes even though it will have a loose fit it is safely secured. It will turn 360 Limiting Valve (3) on degrees. When pressure has built up, and the Valve is set to “Airtight” the lid (2) supposed properly, it will resemble a bobble head. - Page 18 PROBLEM SOLUTION This may happen during the initial start-up of the Pressurizing Sequence and is normal. If it continues for more than 10 minutes, the Valve (3) may not be positioned properly. Simply use tongs or similar utensil and oven mitt and 5.
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Page 19: Helpful Tips
HELPFUL TIPS Read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions. Be familiar with the recipe and have all ingredients prepped before you begin. Be sure the lid is secured and locked properly before beginning. You may wish to brown some meats before cooking with other ingredients. To do so, follow instructions on page 13. -
Page 20: Cooking Time Chart
COOKING TIME CHART Please note that the information below is for your reference only and can be adjusted according to the user’s preference. MEAT/POULTRY Always cook meat or poultry with at least 1-1.5 cups of liquid. If the cooking time exceeds 15 minutes, use 1.5 cups of liquid. - Page 21 VEGETABLES Always cook with at least 1-2 cups of liquid. Add 1-2 additional minutes to cooking time when preparing frozen vegetables. Use the quick-release release method at the end of cooking cycle to avoid over-cooking. Type of Vegetable Approx.
- Page 22 DRIED BEANS AND OTHER LEGUMES Before cooking dried beans, pick over and discard any broken or shriveled beans or bits of dirt and debris. Rinse beans and drain. Beans may be soaked overnight, but the pressure cooker allows you to cook beans without presoaking.
- Page 23 RICE & GRAINS Before cooking, soak certain grains, such as wheat berries and pearl barley in four times their volume of lukewarm water for at least four (4) hours or overnight if required. Do not soak rice. Do not add salt to water, since it may toughen the grains and inhibit hydration. Rice and grains are best slightly undercooked if they are to be added to soups or casseroles.
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Page 24: Recipes
RECIPES Recipes are courtesy of www.recipezaar.com and www.fastcooking.ca. When using the recipes in this manual, please make sure to read the instruction manual thoroughly before attempting any recipes. Never fill pressure cooker inner pot (6) past the MAX FILL LINE marking. - Page 25 RECIPES CORNISH HENS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE SERVES 2 Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 Cornish hen, trussed 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4 lb mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/2 teaspoon basil...
- Page 26 RECIPES BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND ONIONS SERVES 2 Ingredients 2 Chicken Thighs (You can use chicken 1/4 Cup Dried Mixed Berries (You can use breast to cut down on calories.) any kind, a mix or just golden raisins.) 1/4 Cup Chopped Carrots (Frozen or fresh, 1 Bay Leaf but don’t use baby carrots) 1 Clove of Garlic...
- Page 27 RECIPES When the pressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle, follow the instructions in the "Removing Lid after Pressure Cooking" section of this manual. The chicken and pineapples will have released liquids during the pressure cooking process so there will be lots of liquid inside. Remove just the chicken with a pair of tongs and set aside temporarily.
- Page 28 RECIPES APPLES AND ONION PORK TENDERLOIN SERVES 2 Ingredients 1 lb. Pork Rump or Pork Tenderloin; cut into 1 Bay Leaf pieces 1/4 Cup Apple Juice 1/2 Apple (Sliced) 1/4 Cup Broth (Chicken, Beef or Vegetable) 1/4 Whole Onion (Sliced) Salt &...
- Page 29 RECIPES When the pressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle, follow the instructions in the "Removing Lid after Pressure Cooking" section of this manual. Serve chili in bowls, passing the garnishes separately. SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP SERVES 2 Ingredients 1/2 Cup Dried Lentils 1 Garlic clove, minced 1/2 Cup Chopped Sausage (any sausage to 1 Bay Leaf...
- Page 30 RECIPES Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Set Pressure Valve to “Airtight” and program the pressure cooker for 10-minutes. When the pressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle, follow the instructions in the "Removing Lid after Pressure Cooking" section of this manual. Since it’s a big pot of soup, there may be some spitting at the pressure valve when you turn it to exhaust.
- Page 31 RECIPES CREAM OF GARDEN TOMATO SOUP SERVES 2-4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth 1 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped or water) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped ½...
- Page 32 RECIPES Directions Follow the "BROWNING" instructions in this manual: brown meat on all sides in oil. Mix all other ingredients and add to pot, coating meat. Cancel "BROWNING." Close and lock lid securely, set the Valve to Airtight. Program the pressure cooker to cook 50-60 minutes. When the pressure cooker has finished the cooking cycle, follow the instructions in the "Removing Lid after Pressure Cooking"...
- Page 33 DESSERTS ORANGE-FLAVORED CANDIED YAMS SERVES 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 large sweet potato (yam) 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Salt, to taste 1 tablespoon butter Directions Pour orange juice into pressure cooker. Peel sweet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Arrange in a pressure cooker steamer basket (not included) and sprinkle with salt, brown sugar and orange zest.
- Page 34 DESSERTS OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING SERVES 2 Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 egg 1/2 cup long grain rice 1/4 cup evaporated milk 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup water Cinnamon 1/3 sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Follow BROWNING instructions in this manual: Melt butter and stir in rice, coating it with the butter.
- Page 35 LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer Relations for service Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision, inspected and tested before leaving our factory. It is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded.
- Page 36 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS.
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