Cuisinart CPC-600A User Manual

Remove any packaging materials and 
promotional labels from your electric 
pressure cooker.

Be sure all parts have been included 
before discarding any packaging 
materials. You may want to keep the box 
and packing materials for use at a 
later date.

Before using your Cuisinart

™ 

Electric 

Pressure Cooker for the first time, remove 
any dust from shipping by wiping clean 
with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the 
lid and the cooking pot. The cooking pot 
can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with 
warm soapy water. Rinse with clean 
water, towel or air dry, and place in the 
pressure cooker.

 1. 

 

Place the pressure cooker on a 

clean, flat surface where you intend 
to cook.

 2. 

 

Place the condensation collector in 

rear of the unit until it clicks into 
place (as shown below; also see 
#6 on diagram, page 3).

3.  Place the pressure limit valve on the 

lid, as shown in figures 5 and 5a. 
Note: The pressure limit valve does 
not click or lock into place. Even 
though it will have a loose fit, it is 
safely secured.

Once the pressure cooker is assembled 
properly, you are ready to begin pressure 
cooking. 

  1. To remove lid, grasp handle, turn 

clockwise and lift. 

  2. Remove cooking pot from pressure 

cooker and add food and liquids as 
the recipe directs. Note: The total 
volume of food and liquid must not 

exceed 60% of the capacity of the 
cooking pot (figure 1). For foods such 
as dried vegetables and beans, or 
rice and grains, the total volume must 
not exceed 50% capacity (figure 2). 
Note: Overfilling may clog the 
pressure limit valve which can 
cause excess pressure to develop.  
Always use at least ½ cup liquid 
when pressure cooking.

  3. To lock the lid in place, remove any 

food residue from upper rim of 
cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. 
Make sure sealing ring is securely in 
place on sealing ring supporting 
cover (figure 3). Hold knob on sealing 
ring supporting cover and press 
firmly over the centre post of inner lid 
to secure (figure 4). Place lid on 
pressure cooker and turn it 
counterclockwise into position.

 

  Note: When placing lid on pressure 

cooker, the float valve should be 
facing the left.

 4. 

Position the pressure limit valve 
(located on lid) as directed in figure 5 
and 5a, ensuring it is set to the 

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position. Note: The pressure limit 
valve does not click or lock into 
place. Even though it will have a 
loose fit, it is safely secured. The float 
in handle must be fully down to 
properly seal the pot before cooking.

 

 

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