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Cook's essentials CEPC660 Owner's Manual

6 qt. programmable electric pressure cooker
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6 QT. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC
PRESSURE COOKER
MODEL CEPC660
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 6 QT. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER MODEL CEPC660 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
  • Page 3 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. 1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance.

  • Page 4: Plasticizer Warning

    GROUNDED 3-CONDUCTOR PLUG This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You are about to learn how to cook and prepare delicious, home made meals in a fraction of the time it normally takes, without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Your Programmable Pressure Cooker is quick, safe and easy to use. And best of all, it can shorten the traditional cooking time of most foods by up to 70 percent.
  • Page 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CEPC660 6 QT. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER REAR VIEW OF REMOVABLE COOKING POT MAX FILL LINE Rear Centering Guide Figure 2 Slot for Rear Centering Guide Figure 1 1. Power Cord and Plug 9. Pressure Regulator Knob 2.
  • Page 7 CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS Timer Display Figure 3 1. KEEP WARM: The KEEP WARM MODE holds and keeps cooked food warm for a long period of time. When you press the KEEP WARM Button the red Indicator Light illuminates. Press START/STOP to activate. The red KEEP WARM Indicator Light will flash, indicating KEEP WARM is working.
  • Page 8 CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS (Continued) Once pressure is reached, the unit will begin to count down in minutes and will beep 3 times when the cooking time has elapsed. The Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your cooking is completed. To cancel this, press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Use

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Before using the Programmable Pressure Cooker for the first time, wash the Removable Cooking pot, the Self-Locking Lid and the Rubber Gasket with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 4. If using COOK MODE: (STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH or LOW), press COOK TIME until the desired time is set. 5. THE SELF-LOCKING LID MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED ON THE APPLIANCE WHEN COOKING UNDER PRESSURE OR WHEN STEAMING FOOD.
  • Page 11 STOP Indicator Light illuminates. BROWNING Braised foods often taste better when browned before cooking in liquid. The CEPC660 Programmable Pressure Cooker has a built-in BROWN MODE. For best results, food should be patted dry with paper towels and cut into small, uniform pieces.
  • Page 12 STEAMING This MODE quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food. 1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing. 2. To STEAM food, pour 1 cup of water into the Removable Cooking Pot. Arrange food in a heat-resistant steaming basket and use basket handles to lower basket into the Removable Cooking Pot.
  • Page 13 COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued) 3. Place the Self-Locking Lid on the Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position. (See Figure 9.) 4. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE. (See Figure 10.) 5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH or Figure 9 LOW, as called for in the recipe.
  • Page 14 COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued) 12. Once pressure is released, regardless of method, slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK. Remove the Lid, tilting it away from you to avoid steam. Check the food to see if it has been cooked sufficiently. If not, replace the Lid and slide the Safety Lock to LOCK.
  • Page 15 COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (Continued) 17. Never try to force open the Self-Locking Lid. Built-in Safety Valves prevent opening the Lid while there is still pressure in the Removable Cooking Pot. All pressure and steam must first be released as explained in PRESSURE COOKING Steps 10 and 11. 18.
  • Page 16 CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unplug and let the Programmable Pressure Cooker cool to room temperature before cleaning. 2. Wash the Removable Cooking Pot with warm soapy water and a clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly.
  • Page 17 SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES The following cooking times are provided as a guide to be used when cooking in the cook’s essentials® CEPC660 Electric Pressure Cooker. Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual piece sizes of the food being cooked; maximum and minimum cooking times are given in some instances.
  • Page 18 Meat & Poultry APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL RELEASE FEATURE MEAT & POULTRY Cooking Time Cooking Liquid Beef/Veal, roast or brisket, 3 lbs., 2 to 3 in. thick 40 to 45 min. 1-1/2 cups Beef, roast, 4 to 5 lbs., 5 to 6 in. thick 70 to 80 min.
  • Page 19 VEGETABLES • Peel vegetables when appropriate, or scrub them well. Keep in mind that hard vegetables such as potatoes and beets hold their shape better when the peel is left intact. • Vegetables may be cooked whole or chopped into pieces. The larger the piece, the longer it will take to cook.
  • Page 20 FRESH VEGETABLES APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FRESH VEGETABLES Cooking Time Water Cauliflower, florets 3 to 4 min. 1 cup Collard greens, coarsely chopped 7 to 9 min. 1 cup Corn, on-the-cob 5 to 7 min. 1 cup Corn, kernels 2 to 3 min. 1 cup Eggplant, sliced 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices...
  • Page 21 FROZEN VEGETABLES APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES LOW PRESSURE QUICK STEAM RELEASE BUTTON FROZEN VEGETABLES Cooking Time Water Asparagus 2 min. 1 cup Beans, green, wax or French cut 1 min. 1 cup Beans, lima 2 min. 1 cup Broccoli, chopped, florets, or spears 2 min.
  • Page 22 PRECAUTIONS WHEN COOKING BEANS • When cooking beans alone (rather than in a soup or stew), never fill Pressure Cooker more than one-third full. • Always add at least 2 teaspoons of oil per cup of dried beans to control foaming action. •...
  • Page 23 CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING LID, STEP BACK AND TILT LID AWAY FROM YOU TO AVOID STEAM. 6. Add salt to taste. If beans are still quite hard, return to high pressure for a few more minutes. If beans require just a little more cooking, press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN.
  • Page 24 RICE/GRAINS Whole grains cook so quickly in the Pressure Cooker that they can become a regular part of your diet. Here are a few things to keep in mind: • Timing varies from one batch of grains to the next, depending upon age and storage conditions.
  • Page 25 SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES (Continued) 7. Use a ladle to transfer grains to a colander to drain. Bounce colander up and down a few times to release excess liquid. For drier, fluffier grains, transfer grains to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Page 26 Fruits APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES LOW PRESSURE QUICK STEAM RELEASE BUTTON FRESH & DRIED FRUIT Cooking Time Water Apricots, fresh whole or halved 2 to 3 min. 1 cup Berries, fresh 1 min.* 1 cup Cherries, fresh 1 min.* 1 cup Peaches, fresh halved 3 min.
  • Page 27 FRESH FRUIT • For best flavor and texture, use ripe fruit that is still firm. • You can cook fruit in a steaming basket or directly in the liquid. • When cooking fruit directly in liquid, you may use wine instead of water. •...
  • Page 28 RECIPE GUIDE The following recipes have been especially developed for preparing in the cook’s essentials® Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker by leading housewares expert and best-selling cookbook author, Tom Lacalamita, The Kitchen Resource. A listing of suggested cooking times follows for your convenience. Baked Beans in a Pot 4 (15-oz.) cans small white beans, drained and rinsed under cold water in a colander...
  • Page 29 Vegetarian Chili 1 cup (approximately 8 ounces) dried black beans, soaked one hour in boiling water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 medium green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, cored seeded and chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder...
  • Page 30 Vegetarian Chili (Continued) 9. Press START/STOP Button until the green START Indicator Light appears. The red HIGH PRESSURE Indicator Light will blink slowly and then faster as the cooking countdown begins. The Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as the pressure builds. After cooking under pressure 30 minutes, the Pressure Cooker will beep three times.
  • Page 31 Vegetable Stock 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 leek, trimmed, washed well and chopped 2 unpeeled cloves garlic, crushed 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped 2 canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3 sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 6 cups water salt...

  • Page 32: Chicken Stock

    Chicken Stock 2 pounds chicken pieces like wings, necks, backs: skin and all visible fat removed 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 2 canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped 4 sprigs parsley 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 6 cups water salt 1.
  • Page 33 Chicken Soup with Rice 6 cups chicken stock (page 31), or canned, low sodium chicken broth 1 boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin 5 ribs celery, trimmed and sliced thin 2 large leeks, trimmed, washed well, light green and white parts only, sliced thin 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1.
  • Page 34 Barbecued Chicken 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 to 5 pound chicken, cut into pieces, skin and all fat removed 1-1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded, cored and chopped 1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add oil. 2.
  • Page 35 French Pot-au-feu Braised Chicken with Vegetables 6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 6 carrots, peeled and quartered 2 ribs celery, quartered 2 leeks, trimmed, washed well, light green and white parts only sliced thin...
  • Page 36 Sauerbraten 4 to 5 pound chuck or rump roast salt black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup water 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt 4 large carrots, coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 2 large onions, coarsely chopped...
  • Page 37 Sauerbraten (Continued) 11. Release pressure using the natural release feature. This will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. 12. Once the Pressure Indicator Rod drops, slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK position and remove the Lid. 13. Remove the meat to a serving platter and cover with foil. Pour the gravy into a food processor, blender, or food mill and process until smooth.
  • Page 38 Chicken with Mushrooms* 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1 teaspoon salt 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 8 ounces small mushrooms, halved 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup chicken broth 1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot in the Pressure Cooker. Add oil.
  • Page 39 Beef Stew 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of all fat and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 3 cups baby carrots 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups frozen cut green beans...
  • Page 40 Italian Meat Sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, minced 2 carrots, minced 2 ribs celery, minced 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/3 cup minced parsley 8 cups tomato purée 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1.
  • Page 41 Candied Yams 3 long strips orange peel 4-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon pinch salt 1 cup orange juice 1-1/2 tablespoons butter 1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot in the Pressure Cooker. 2.
  • Page 42 Stuffed Artichokes 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 4 medium-sized artichokes 2 extra-large eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon minced parsley pinch black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1.
  • Page 43 Risotto 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup Italian arborio or other short grain rice 2-1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or canned, low-sodium broth 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese black pepper 1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. Add butter. 2.
  • Page 44 Golden Spanish Rice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large red peppers, cored, seeded and chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 15 ounces yellow rice mix, available in the Latin food section of most supermarkets 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained 1-1/2 cups frozen green peas water (amount called for on rice mix package), plus 1/2 cup...
  • Page 45 Stuffed Apples 6 large firm apples like Rome, Jonagold, Cortland or Winesap 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup apple juice or cider 1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker. 2.
  • Page 46 NOTES...
  • Page 47 NOTES...
  • Page 48 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty: This product is warranted by Salton, Inc. (“Salton”) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. Neither the retailer nor any other company involved in the sale or promotion of this product is a co-warrantor of Salton's warranty.
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