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INSTRUCTIONS
©2024 National Presto Industries, Inc.
This is an
Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage.
2. Before each use, check both the vent pipe (see Fig. A, page 3) and vent filter (see Fig. C, page 3) to be certain they are free of any
blockage. Remove the filter and clean any debris from both the vent pipe and filter (see cleaning instructions on page 7).
3. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooker body in water or other liquid.
5. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
6. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, press CANCEL once, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
7. Unplug cord from unit and outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
9. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of
counter or table. Never plug cord into outlet below counter or use an extension cord. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces.
10. To guard against electrical shock, cook only in the removable cooking pot provided.
11. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine
Presto
accessories and replacement parts.
®
12. Intended for countertop use only.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
1 4. Do not fill above the ⅔ fill line. However, the cooking pot should never be filled above the ½ fill line when cooking foods
that foam, froth, or expand, such as rice, grains, and dry beans, peas, and lentils, or foods that are mostly liquids, such as soups.
Overfilling may cause a risk of blocking the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.
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Page 1: Important Safeguards
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
20. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the sealing ring if it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or replace the sealing ring if it shrinks, becomes hard, deformed, cracked, or torn. torn. Use only genuine Presto replacement parts. ®... -
Page 3: Cooker Parts
BEFORE FIRST USE As received, your pressure cooker will be fully assembled. Following the instructions, disassemble the unit so you COOKER PARTS can thoroughly clean it, remove any manufacturing Fig. A lubricants, and become familiar with the various parts before initial use. Valve lever Quick pressure release valve 1. -
Page 4: Important Information
4. After cleaning, reassemble the cover. When reattaching the vent filter, be sure the filter is placed Fig. E over all 3 clips (Fig E). Then push it in place. You will hear a snap when it is in the proper position. It should fit tightly. Next, reattach the sealing ring to the plate and then the sealing ring plate to the cover. IMPORTANT: When properly positioned, the grip pin will be facing you (Fig C, page 3). Grasp the grip pin and use it to push the plate back in place. Check that the grommet is securely positioned over the cover post. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Clips In order for the unit to function properly, always follow these instructions: Heating plate ● Be sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot and the heating plate within the cooker body... -
Page 5: How To Operate The Digital Control Panel
HOW TO OPERATE THE DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL Whenever you plug in the unit, it will beep once and four red Scrolling digit dashes will appear in the display window on the digital control panel (Fig. J). The following information describes the control Display window panel buttons and their function. -
Page 6: How To Use For Pressure Cooking
Because of the great variety of foods within a food grouping, the preset time may need to be adjusted manually. This is easily done by pressing the + or – buttons immediately after pressing the cook function button. You must do this within the first 6 seconds of pressing the cook function button, before the unit begins to heat. NOTE: If you fail to change the time, press CANCEL and try again. Use the cooking charts included in the recipe section as a guide for recommended cooking times. -
Page 7: Pressure Release Methods
Next, if cooking thicker or higher fat foods as described on page 4, rock the cooker from side to side as shown on page 4 to ensure all air bubbles are dispersed. Verify the air vent/cover lock is still down before attempting to open the cover. 12. -
Page 8: Care And Maintenance
Leakage between the cover and cooker body is usually caused by deterioration of the sealing ring after prolonged use. ● Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. If necessary, retighten with a ½″ wrench. ● If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in Eau Claire, WI at 1-800-877-0441. ● Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 24). HELPFUL HINTS ● Your favorite recipes may be adjusted for cooking in the pressure cooker by following the general directions in this manual. Use the included timetables and recipes as a guide for specific foods and cooking times. There is very little evaporation during pressure... -
Page 9: Questions And Answers
● Use the cooking rack when it is desirable to cook foods out of the cooking liquid. When foods are pressure cooked out of the liquid, flavors will not intermingle. Therefore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as they have similar cooking times. If blending flavors is desired, do not use the cooking rack. ● Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker. Wine, beer, broth, fruit juices, and of course water all make excellent cooking liquids in the pressure cooker. -
Page 10: Pressure Cooking Recipes Soups And Stews
10. Sometimes my food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time. When I try to put the cover back on the cooker, so I can cook it longer, the cover will not close. How can I get the cover closed? Allow the pressure cooker to cool slightly. -
Page 11: Chicken And White Bean Chili
Tuscan Bean Soup 1 cup dry Great Northern beans Soak beans according to instructions on page 18. ½ tablespoon olive oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press SAUTÉ and preheat 1 cup chopped onion cooker. Add oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until onions are 2 large garlic cloves, minced translucent. -
Page 12: Fish And Seafood
Fish and Seafood Fish and seafood are the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make. Steaming them in the pressure cooker brings out their finest, fullest flavors. Fish and seafood cook very quickly under pressure, and the cooking time required is directly related to the thickness of the seafood. To prevent overcooking, do not cook fish or seafood that is less than ¾ inch thick. For fish or seafood more than 1 inch thick, cook for the suggested time in the timetable below and then allow the cover to remain on the pressure cooker for another minute after the air vent/cover lock has dropped. -
Page 13: Meat, Poultry And Eggs
Salmon Moutarde Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 2 salmon steaks or fillets, 1 inch thick 1 thyme sprig into the mustard on each steak. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 sprigs fresh thyme With cooking pot in cooker body, press SAUTÉ and preheat cooker. -
Page 14: Pot Roast Royale
COOKING PRESSURE TIME RELEASE MEAT/POULTRY/EGGS PRESET BUTTON (Minutes) METHOD BEEF (Continued) Rump Roast (2½ to 3 pounds) MEAT–ROAST 55–65 Own Accord Oxtail MEAT–ROAST 45–50 Own Accord Shank MEAT–CHOP/RIB 25–30 Own Accord Short Ribs MEAT–CHOP/RIB Own Accord Stew Meat (1-inch cubes) MEAT–CHOP/RIB 12–13 Quick Release LAMB Lamb Shoulder Roast MEAT–ROAST 45–50... -
Page 15: Barbecued Spareribs
Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apples 2 slices bacon, diced With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick from cooker, leaving drippings in pot. Add pork chops ⅓... -
Page 16: Vegetables
Herbed Chicken Thighs ½ tablespoon olive oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown chicken. Press CANCEL. 4 chicken thighs, skinned Add broth, onion, celery leaves, garlic, parsley, oregano, ½ cup chicken broth and basil to pot. Close cover. Place quick pressure release ½... - Page 17 PRESET COOKING TIME VEGETABLE PREPARATION PRESSURE (Minutes) Brussels Sprouts Small, 1-inch diameter 4–5 Cabbage Wedges, 1 inch thick HIGH 5–6 (red, green) Coarsely shredded HIGH 3–4 Carrots Baby cut HIGH 3–5 ½-inch slices HIGH 3–5 Cauliflower Florets 0–3 Collards* Leaves coarsely chopped, HIGH 4–6 stems thinly sliced...
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Page 18: Dry Beans, Peas, And Lentils
Braised Kale with Bacon With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and 3 slices bacon, diced preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry until crisp. Remove bacon 1 cup chopped onion from cooker, leaving drippings in pot. Press CANCEL and 2 cups chicken broth then press SAUTÉ. -
Page 19: Dry Beans, Peas, And Lentils Timetable
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils Timetable Soak beans and whole peas, according to information on page 18. Lentils and black-eyed peas do not require soaking, Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS. Close cover securely. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press BEANS and adjust time, if necessary, according to the times indicated in the timetable below. -
Page 20: Grains
Grains Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and other nutrients. Grains are low in fat and can be prepared quickly and conveniently with no soaking required. However, some grains foam and froth during cooking, so the following precautions should be observed. ● Do not cook more than 3 cups of grains at one time. For pearl barley, cook no more than 2 cups at one time. ● After pressure cooking, allow pressure to drop of its own accord. Grains Timetable Combine the desired grain and the amount of liquid (water or broth) indicated in the timetable below in the cooking pot. Close cover. Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press RICE or MULTIGRAIN and adjust time as necessary. Before serving, separate the grains by lifting gently with a fork while steaming. It may be necessary to allow excess moisture to evaporate from some grains. -
Page 21: Desserts
Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans 1 tablespoon vegetable oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press SAUTÉ and preheat cooker. Add oil and onion; sauté onion until translucent. 1 medium onion, finely chopped Press CANCEL. Add wild rice and broth. Close cover. 1½ cups wild rice Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. -
Page 22: Slow Cooking Recipes
Ruby Pears 4 medium Bosc pears, peeled Core pears from the bottom, keeping top and stem intact. Combine wine and jelly in cooking pot. With cooking pot 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine, such as in cooker body, press SAUTÉ and heat until jelly is melted. Cabernet or Merlot* Press CANCEL. Peel thin strip of rind and squeeze juice 1 (12-ounce) jar red currant jelly from lemon;... -
Page 23: Recipe Index
Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil With cooking pot in cooker body, press BROWN and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown chicken on all sides. Press 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs CANCEL. Add wild rice, onion, mushrooms, carrots, 1 cup wild rice celery, pimento, marjoram, thyme, pepper, and ½ cup of 1 cup chopped onion... -
Page 24: Consumer Service Information
Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto parts. “Look-alikes” ® might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto replacement parts, ®...