Operating Instructions - Nesco PC4-14 Care/Use Manual

OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL COOKER
Before using your appliance, always check the lid to make sure the gasket seal, pressure
regulator knob, pressure regulator stem and filter are clean and positioned correctly.
1. To open the lid, grasp handle and turn clockwise until it stops, then lift.
2. Remove the cooking pot and place desired foods into cooking pot. The amount of food
and liquid should not exceed 4/5'the height of the cooking pot. For food that will expand
during cooking the level should not exceed 3/5'the height of cooking pot. The minimum
level for cooking is 1/5 the height of cooking pot.
3. Check inside the base, where the heating plate and sensor are located, to be sure this
area is clean before inserting removable cooking pot.
4. Close lid and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into position. CAUTION: Gasket
must not be damaged. If damaged, do not use the pressure cooker and contact NESCO
customer service (1-800-288-4545) for replacement.
5. Insert plug into the base and then into 120V electrical outlet.
6. Press START/CANCEL button to clear any previous program before choosing desired
setting. NOTE: Cooker will begin timer when the desired pressure setting is reached.
Cooker will switch to WARM function after cook settings time out, except BROWN
function. If you forget to program desired cooking functions or do not push START button,
the display will show "0000" after 30 seconds and the settings will be lost. Clear previous
settings by pressing CANCEL button, repeat programming steps and push START.
PRESSURE COOKING SETTING:
1. Place cooking pot into base. Insert power cord into base, then 120V electrical outlet.
2. Place food into cooking pot. NOTE: When cooked under pressure, meat and poultry
should have a minimum of 2 cups (16 oz.) of liquid added.
3. Close lid on base and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into place.
4. Turn the pressure regulator knob to SEAL.
5. Choose the desired cooking function by pressing either the HIGH or LOW pressure
button on control panel. Check recipe for suggested settings. The indicator light will
flash and the green display will show cooking times in minutes.
6. Set the desired cooking time by pressing the button, once for each additional minute or
hold down for rapid increase. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes.
7. Press the START button to begin cooking. The indicator light will remain lit showing
that the cooker is operating.
8. The cooker will begin to count down (in minutes) after pressure is reached (indicated by
"P0" in red numbers). The floating valve will rise after the appropriate pressure has been
reached, safely preventing the lid from being removed. When cooking time ends, the
appliance will beep three times and switch to WARM function automatically.
9. When finished cooking, press CANCEL and allow pressure to release by using the
natural method or quick release method (see below).
Natural Method: After cooking, press the START/STOP button to make sure unit is off.
Let appliance stand and allow pressure to drop naturally which takes from 10 to 20
minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the pressure regulator knob towards VENT to make sure
all pressure has been released.
Quick Release Method: After cooking, press the START/STOP button to make sure unit
is off. Turn the pressure regulator knob to VENT and allow the pressure to release.
CAUTION! KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM ESCAPING STEAM AS IT IS
EXTREMELY HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
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