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  • Page 1 Instruction Booklet Model: PC1683...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. DO NOT allow children to operate the pressure cooker under any circumstances. 3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
  • Page 3 17.Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles and pasta or rhubarb should not be cooked under pressure in the pressure cooker. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter and may block the Pressure Indicator Valve. 18.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

  • Page 4: Grounded Plug

    Cooking Bowl. 37.Do not use an extension cord with the Pressure Cooker. 38.All servicing, other than cleaning, should be performed by an authorized service representative. See Warranty. 39.Food should not be kept warm for more than 4 hours in order to maintain the freshness of the food.

  • Page 5: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1) Cover 2. Cover Locking Pin (not shown) 3. Gasket 4. Metal Ring 5. Cover Handle 6. Pressure Regulator 7. Pressure Indicator Valve 8. Exhaust Pipe/Blockage Guard 9. Base 10.Cover Locator/Stopper 11.Removable Cooking Bowl 12.Heating Plate 13.Temperature Sensor 14.Rice Measuring Cup 15.Spatula 16.Control Panel...
  • Page 6 Ring inside the Cover. Wash the Gasket, Cover and Removable Cooking Bowl in hot soapy water. Rinse with warm water and dry. NEVER immerse the Base in water or any other liquid. 3. Replace the Gasket inside the Cover by gently pushing it down in the groove between the Metal Ring and the Cover edge.
  • Page 7 4. Plug the Detachable Cord into the back of the unit then into the wall outlet. 5. Turn the Pressure Regulator to the Pressure position. 6. Select the button for the type of food to be cooked and press once to start cooking on the default setting.
  • Page 8 Keep hands and face away from the Pressure Regulator while in the Exhaust position. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Do not release pressure under hanging cabinets which can be damaged by steam. 2. To avoid liquid splatter DO NOT use the above Quick Release for foods that have a high volume of liquid such as stews, soups, etc.
  • Page 9 3. Keep hands and face away from the steam vents, use potholders when removing the Removable Cooking Bowl or touching any hot items. 4. Never force the Cover open. The Cover will only open once the pressure is released. Remove the Cover by turning clockwise then lifting it away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.
  • Page 10 6. Unplug from the wall outlet. Cancel 1. To Cancel any function press the Keep Warm/Cancel Button once. 2. The display will show 0000. TIME CHARTS MEAT Tips for Cooking Meat • At the highest point, the cut of meat should not be higher than the 2/3 level marked on the inside of the Cooking Bowl.

  • Page 11: Fresh Vegetables

    BEANS/LEGUMES Tips for Cooking Beans/Legumes • Bean/Legumes tend to foam and froth during cooking and should be soaked overnight to avoid blocking the Exhaust Pipe/Blockage • Cook only beans/legumes in the chart below. • DO NOT fill the Pressure Cooker more than the 1/2 marking. •...
  • Page 12 • Delicate vegetables should be cooked using a rack. Place rack in the bottom of the Pressure Cooker. Vegetables can be cooked directly on the rack or placed in an ovenproof dish on top of the rack. If different vegetables of the same cooking time are to be cooked together, place in individual small ovenproof bowls and place on a rack.
  • Page 13 Celery, whole stalk or pieces 1 - 2 Wash and remove tough fibres Corn, kernels cobs (cook on rack) 4 - 5 Eggplant, 1” cubes 2 -3 Greens, (beet greens, collards, kale, spinach, 4 - 6 swiss chard, turnip greens) Wash thoroughly several times.
  • Page 14 Squash, acorn half 6 - 7 Wash, cut in half and remove seeds Cook on rack Squash, summer or zucchini, 2 - 3 1” slices - Wash, cut in slices, Cook on rack Sweet peppers, half 1 - 3 Wash, cut in half remove seeds and core FISH &...
  • Page 15 • To add flavour in soups/stews, use fresh or canned broth for the cooking liquid instead of water. • Always use the Slow Pressure Release method before opening the Cover. • Do not add thickening ingredients before cooking. They can stick to the bottom of the Cooking Bowl.
  • Page 16 RICE & GRAINS Tips for Cooking Rice 1. DO NOT fill the Pressure Cooker more than the 1/2 marking. 2. Rice tends to foam and froth during cooking. To eliminate this add butter or oil using the rice/water/butter ratio below. 3.

  • Page 17: Care And Cleaning

    • Before cooking, soak grains in four times their volume in lukewarm water for at least 4 hours or overnight. DO NOT soak rice. • Do not add salt to the water as this may toughen the grains and inhibit hydration. •...

  • Page 18: Important Notes

    authorized service representative. See Warranty section. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Never use abrasive cleansers to clean any part of the Pressure Cooker • Store the Pressure Cooker with the Cover resting upside down on the Removable Cooking Bowl. Never seal the Cover on the Pressure Cooker when storing.
  • Page 19 • Release the pressure by moving the Pressure Regulator to the Exhaust position. • Remove the Cover. When it is cool, check that the Gasket was installed properly. Check for tears or cracks. Replace the Gasket in the Cover. • If the Removable Cooking Bowl is too full, remove excess liquid and/or food.
  • Page 20 • Follow the directions in the Pressure Cooking section. Cook for 10 minutes. • Use the Quick Pressure Release method. See instructions in the How to Remove the Cover section. • Remove the Cover, mix and serve. Chicken Casserole 2 lbs. (1 kg.) chicken, legs or breasts, skin removed yellow onion, cut in pieces stalks celery, cut in 2”...
  • Page 21 • Brown the roast on all sides in a frying pan with a small amount of oil then place in the Removable Cooking Bowl. • Cook the turnip, carrots and onion in the frying pan for 3 – 5 minutes. Transfer to the Removable Cooking Pot. •...
  • Page 22 1/2 cup (125 ml) cauliflower florets 1/2 cup (125 ml) baby carrots 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced celery 1/2 cup (125 ml) yellow onion 1/2 medium red bell pepper cut in 1” (2.5 cm) pieces • Place a rack into the Base of the Pressure Cooker. •...
  • Page 23 Minestrone carrots, diced stalks celery, diced yellow onion, diced garlic cloves, diced fresh tomatoes, diced large potato diced 1 cup (250 ml) green beans, cut in 1” (2.5cm) pieces 6 cups (1500 ml) beef or vegetable broth 1 cup (250 ml) Navy Beans, precooked 1/2 cup (125 ml) elbow macaroni...
  • Page 24 **The original sales receipt is the only acceptable proof of purchase** Salton Canada warrants that this appliance shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of fi ve (5) years from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 25 2-3 weeks) For added protection, we suggest that you use an insured delivery service with tracking information when returning your product. Salton Canada will not be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not received.

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