Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker CPC-600A User Manual

 

 

 

 

  Steam will immediately begin to 

release through the valve. Keep face 
and hands away from steam as it is 
released, and do not release pressure 
under hanging cabinets, which can 
be damaged by steam. When 
pressure is fully released, the 
pressure indicator will drop and the 
lid will unlock to open. Using Quick 
Pressure Release stops the pressure 
cooking immediately. If further cooking 
is necessary, the unit may be returned 
to Pressure, or the food may be further 
cooked on the Simmer Setting.

 3. 

Combination Natural Pressure Release 
and Quick Pressure Release – For 
some recipes, we have chosen to use 
a combination of Natural Pressure 
Release and Quick Pressure Release. 
Allow Natural Pressure Release for 
the time indicated in the recipe (food 
will continue to cook slightly) followed 
by Quick Pressure Release.

When the red float is completely down, 
turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove.

1. Low Pressure 

2. High Pressure 

3. Browning – 

This preset 
temperature 
allows cooking 
over high heat, 
without the lid, 
before pressure 
cooking. 

Browning foods in a small amount of 
fat in this way seals the outer 
surfaces of meats and vegetables, 
producing a visually appealing, 
flavourful exterior with a moist, tender 
interior. Browning reduces the time it 
takes full pressure to build and 
pressure cooking to begin.

 4. 

Sauté – The preset temperature, 
done prior to pressure cooking with 
lid removed, allows you to quickly 
soften vegetables in a small amount 
of fat or liquid without browning, and 
to cook items such as rice (Arborio, 
brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for 
pilafs and risottos. Sautéing reduces 
the time it takes full pressure to build 
and pressure cooking to begin.

 5. 

Simmer – This preset temperature 
allows you to cook liquids at a lower 
temperature.  It is primarily used to 
finish cooking some items, i.e. to 
add ingredients to a risotto, sauce, 
or stew or to continue cooking 
process to achieve preferred texture. 
Simmering reduces the time it takes 
full pressure to build and pressure 
cooking to begin.

 6. 

Keep Warm – Holds and keeps 
cooked food warm for up to 12 hours 
(see next page).

There are seven safety devices installed  
in the pressure cooker to assure its 
reliability.

 1. 

Open-and-Close Lid Safety Device 
The appliance will not start 
pressurizing until the lid is closed 
and locked properly. 

 

  The lid cannot be opened if the 

appliance is filled with pressure.

 2. Pressure Control Device

The correct pressure level is 
automatically maintained during the 
cooking cycle.

 3. 

Pressure Limit Valve
The pressure limit valve will release 
air automatically when the pressure 
inside exceeds the preset 
temperature. 

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