USER GUIDE 6-Quart Multi-Cooker NS-MC60SS8 Recipes are included with this manual! Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........20 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-MC60SS8 represents the state of the art in multi-cooker design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. www.insigniaproducts.com...
6-Quart Multi-Cooker IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using a multi-cooker, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 1 Do not touch hot surfaces - use handles. 2 To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the multi-cooker or cord in water or other liquids.
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NS-MC60SS8 18 Do not immerse the multi-cooker, power cord, or plug in water or other liquid in order to protect against electric shock hazards. 19 Do not replace any parts inside the multi-cooker yourself. Send it to the service center for repairs.
6-Quart Multi-Cooker 31 This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injuries. Make sure that the unit is properly closed before operating. 32 DO NOT OPEN THE MULTI-COOKER UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED AND ALL INTERNAL PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED. If it is difficult to open the lid, it indicates that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open.
NS-MC60SS8 Main features Exhaust valve handle Exhaust opening Float valve Cover handle Exhaust valve TOP OF LID Bottom of lid Gasket cover Rubber gasket Gasket gate Anti-block shield Inner lid INNER POT Inner pot Water box (water should be removed with cloth after...
6-Quart Multi-Cooker Control panel Cancel button Start button Lock indicator Low/Mid/High Display indicators + (increase) – (decrease) button button Manual button Delay button and indicator and indicator Warm button Slow Cook and indicator button and indicator Sear/Saute Pressure button and Level button indicator Hours/Minutes...
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NS-MC60SS8 BUTTON EXPLANATION CANCEL Press to cancel the current process and return to standby. WARM In Standby, press to enter the Keep Warm state. The Warm indicator lights and the display shows the number of hours the Keep Warm state has been used (example: 0H, 1H, 2H).
6-Quart Multi-Cooker Using your multi-cooker Preparing to cook 1 Unplug the multi-cooker. 2 Open the cover by holding the cover handle with one hand, then rotating the cover until the cover marking aligns with the “Open” mark on the housing, then open the cover. 3 Check the float valve and exhaust valve for obstructions and confirm that all parts are installed properly, especially the rubber gasket and anti-block shield.
NS-MC60SS8 8 Turn the exhaust valve handle to the Sealing icon, indicating that the multi-cooker is in airtight condition. Venting position Sealed position Notes • To manually exhaust the multi-cooker, turn the exhaust valve to the Venting icon. • Make sure that the float valve has fallen.
6-Quart Multi-Cooker • For liquids: Let the multi-cooker cool naturally, until the float valve falls on its own. 3 Open the cover by holding the cover handle with one hand, then rotating the cover until the cover marking aligns with the “Open” mark on the housing, then lift and open the cover.
NS-MC60SS8 Using the preset timer You can adjust the cook times of the preset modes to fit a desired recipe. 1 Select the preset you want. Note that you cannot select a preset time for Sear/Sauté, Slow Cook, or Cake modes.
6-Quart Multi-Cooker Recipes We’ve provided a few recipes to get you started, but you'll find plenty of recipes online on such websites as Food52, Epicurious, CookEatShare, and the Food Network. Just search for multi-cooker recipes. Cooking Rice 1 Finish cooking preparation according to “Preparing to cook” on page 9.
NS-MC60SS8 Cleaning and maintaining your multi-cooker Removing and installing the anti-block shield Turn the anti-block shield Insert and turn the anti-block counterclockwise until it comes off. shield clockwise until it seats firmly. Anti-block shield Removing and installing the rubber gasket...
6-Quart Multi-Cooker Cleaning your multi-cooker After each use, clean your multi-cooker thoroughly. 1 Before cleaning, unplug the multi-cooker and wait until it cools down completely. 2 Remove the cover and inner pot, then wash them with a detergent, rinse with fresh water, and wipe them dry with a soft cloth. 3 Using clear water, clean the cover, including the rubber gasket, gasket gate, exhaust valve, anti-block shield, exhaust valve core, and float valve, then wipe them clean with a rag.
NS-MC60SS8 Troubleshooting Caution Do not try to repair your multi-cooker yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. IF THIS OCCURS DO THIS The power cord and plug suffer from expansion, deformation, discoloration, or are Stop using the multi-cooker damaged. immediately and send to an authorized service center for A portion of the power cord and the plug are hotter than usual.
6-Quart Multi-Cooker PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION E1 or E2 appears on the Bottom sensor failure. Return to the service center for inspection or repair. display. C1 appears on the The temperature is too high because Add water as required. display.
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply • Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product • Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” •...
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