Summary of Contents for Tristar Products Power Quick Pot Y4D-36
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Owner’s Manual Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only MODELS: Y4D-36 (4 qt.) - Y6D-36 (6 qt.) - Y8D-36 (8 qt.) - Y10D-36 (10 qt.) Warranty Information Inside...
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Power Quick Pot BEFORE YOU BEGIN The Power Quick Pot will provide you many years of delicious family meals and memories around the dinner table. But before you begin, it's very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance's operation and precautions.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Parts & Accessories Attaching the Power Cord Assembly Instructions Features & Benefits Instructions for Use A. Built-In Safety Devices A. Preparing for Use · Check Parts & Accessories 1. Lid Safety Device · Conduct Test Run with Water Only 2.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING 5. Lid should rotate freely and any resistance indicates that the Lid is improperly placed or under pressure. PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! 6. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and spaghetti, expand and create foam when 22. Do not operate if the cord or plug are damaged. cooking and need special cooking instructions. If appliance begins to malfunction during use, Pay particular attention to liquid quantities. Do not immediately unplug cord from power source.
Features & Benefits A. BUILT-IN SAFETY DEVICES 1. SAFETY LID LOCK: The Lid tabs connect under 7. EXCESS PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEM: the Base tabs to lock the Lid to the Base when The Pressure Release Valve is weighted, which fully closed. maintains a pressure level and only allows the Unit to build pressure at a certain level.
Features & Benefits B. SPECIAL FEATURES 1. LCD DISPLAY: The LCD Display on 4. ONE-TOUCH TECHNOLOGY: With 37 your Power Quick Pot offers a wide range preprogrammed default settings, your family’s of 37 preprogrammed choices. Cooking time favorite homemade meals can be quickly may be adjusted to suit any recipe or personal and easily cooked to perfection in a single preference or delayed to meet required...
Releasing Pressure NATURAL RELEASE AND RAPID RELEASE The Power Quick Pot has a safety mechanism that Natural release and rapid release are two common methods used to depressurize a pressure cooker prevents the Lid from opening until the pressure has once active cooking is complete.
Releasing Pressure HOW RAPID RELEASE WORKS AND WHEN TO USE IT To use rapid release ,once the active cooking ingredients that do not benefit from any extra cycle is complete, cancel the cooking cycle cooking time. This method is also helpful when by pressing the Cancel Button.
Parts & Accessories LID – TOP VIEW LID – UNDERSIDE (WITHOUT INNER LID) Locking Pins Float Valve Pressure Release Valve Steam Release Switch Lid Handle Center Knob Pressure Release Float Valve Valve (underside) Rubber Gasket Steam Pressure Caution Label (Do Not Remove) Release Switch Float Valve Release Valve...
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Parts & Accessories FRONT STAINLESS STEEL INNER POT 8 QT. 6 QT. Program Dial The Max Fill Line in the Inner Pot is represented by "FULL LCD Display Base CUP" on some models and "MAX" on other models. Lid Underside Inner Lid Center Gasket Inner Lid Outer Gasket Glass Lid...
Assembly Instructions INNER LID ASSEMBLY FIG. i REMOVING LID 1. Hold the Knob on the underside of the Inner Lid and pull to remove the Inner Lid (see Fig. i). INSERTING INNER LID FIG. ii-a FIG. ii-b 1. Ensure that the Knob on the underside of the Inner Lid is facing outward, away from the Lid.
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Assembly Instructions FIG. vi FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the Lid from the Unit and remove the Inner Lid (see INNER LID ASSEMBLY, p. 12). 2. Pull off the Rubber Gasket at the bottom of the Float Valve (see Fig. vi). The Float Valve will be loose in its chamber. 3.
Instructions for Use A. PREPARING FOR USE CHECK PARTS & ACCESSORIES 1. Before using, remove parts and accessories from Inner Lid, see INNER LID ASSEMBLY, from package and be sure all parts have been p. 12. Wash Inner Lid, Rubber Gasket, Inner included before discarding any packaging Pot, and other loose accessories with warm, materials.
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Instructions for Use 8. The Magnetic Safety Sensor assures Lid is Pressure Release Valve while pressure is being properly closed before the Unit can pressurize. released (see Fig. H). If Lid is not on correctly when starting a cooking cycle, a beeping noise will occur and the word WARNING: Keep body (face, arms, torso) “LID”...
Instructions for Use B. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS handle and twist the Lid clockwise to open the Lid see OPEN LID in PREPARING FOR USE. 6. Place the Inner Pot in the Base. Add ingredients to Inner Pot. NEVER LOAD INNER POT ABOVE THE FULL CUP LINE.
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Instructions for Use 12. Once a cooking time and temperature have been 15. At completion of the cooking cycle, the Unit will confirmed, the LCD Display will turn orange (see “beep” and enter Keep Warm mode until manually Fig. J). cancelled by selecting the Cancel Button.
Sous Vide Using traditional cooking methods, heat is through any other cooking technique. Simply set transferred from a hot burner or oven to a pan up the Power Quick Pot as shown in this manual; and then to your food, where it heats from the place your seasoned food in a slider, snap shut, outside to the middle.
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Sous Vide SOUS VIDE TIPS SUGGESTED TIMES & TEMPERATURES NOTE: Do not place food in the water without FOOD TEMP. TIME placing it in a sealable bag. Beef • You may add seasonings and rubs to food before bagging. Rare 125°...
Yogurt THE YOGURT-MAKING PROCESS 1. Place the Inner Pot in the Base. 6. Press the Yogurt Button. Use the Program Dial and the Timer Button to adjust the time 2. Pour 2 qts. of whole or 2% milk into the Power if needed.
General Pressure Cooking Time Charts Meat Liquid Amount Approx. NOTE: All pressure cooking modes require the addition of liquid in some form (water, stock, (cups) Time (min.) etc.). Unless you are familiar with the pressure cooking process, follow recipes carefully for liquid Beef/veal, roast or brisket 3–4 35–40...
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the material of construction? 6. Can you leave the Unit on while not at home? This appliance has a stainless steel housing The Power Quick Pot has a delayed start and Inner Pot. function, but leaving the Unit on while not at home is not recommended.
Care & Cleaning CAUTION Any leftover food or debris remaining in the Unit could prevent safety devices from operating correctly during subsequent use! FOLLOW THESE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AFTER EACH USE. 1. Allow Unit to cool to room temperature before 6. Rinse upper and underside of Lid with warm cleaning.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Cannot Open Lid DO NOT FORCE OPEN Inner Lid Rubber Gasket is not properly Lid Does Not Lock Reinstall Inner Lid Rubber Gasket installed Ensure the Pressure Release Valve is open, the Steam Release Switch Cannot Open Lid after Float Valve and Pressure Release Valve is in the Open position, and you have let go of the Steam Release Switch.
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Troubleshooting DISPLAY ERROR INDICATOR Error Code Cause of Error Solution Bottom sensor open Contact Customer Service* Bottom sensor short circuit Contact Customer Service* Unit has overheated Let the Unit cool down before use Pressure switch malfunction Contact Customer Service* Wrong Lid Attach the correct Lid before use NOTE: DO NOT use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance.
Canning Guide CAUTION The canning process allows for preparation and preservation of all your family’s favorites, including Improper canning can lead to serious health fresh and cooked fruits, vegetables, meats, jams consequences. It is important to read this guide and jellies. Canning is a great way to bring “out-of- carefully and follow all steps to ensure that food season”...
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Canning Guide PROCESSING TIME, PRESSURE, ALTITUDE Food Canning Item Time Do not use above 2,000 ft. above sea level. The chart on the right indicates style of packing Asparagus 30 mins. and proper processing time (with pint-sized jars) for various foods using the Power Quick Pot. Beans (green) 20 mins.
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Canning Guide B. SAFE CANNING TIPS • Do not use over-ripe fruit. Bad quality fruit • Do not add butter or fat. Fats don’t store well degrades with storage. and may increase the rate of spoilage. • • Do not add more low-acid ingredients (such as Use only USDA recommended thickeners –...
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Canning Guide D. THE CANNING PROCESS 1. Select a pretested pressure canning recipe. 6. Place the Inner Pot in the Unit Base (see Fig. Q). Although ingredients may vary, foods will be Place a wire rack (not included) in bottom of Inner generally processed as instructed in this manual.
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Canning Guide 11. Using canning tongs (not included), carefully the self-sealing lid firmly against the jar to form remove hot jars and place them on a-resistant a high vacuum. surface. Allow to cool to room temperature. NOTE: Screw bands are not needed on stored CAUTION: Jars are hot! If not handled properly jars.
Place the information inside an envelope inside the package with the unit and mail to the following address: Tristar Products, Inc. 500 Returns Road Wallingford, CT 06495...