Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker CPC-600A User Manual

 

  Note: Overfilling the pressure 

 4. 

Prevents any food material from 
blocking the pressure limit valve.

 5. 

Pressure Relief Device
When the pressure cooker reaches 
the maximum allowable pressure and 
temperature, the cooking pot will 
move down until lid separates from 
the sealing ring, releasing air 
pressure.

 6. 

Thermostat
The power will automatically shut off 
when the cooking pot temperature 
reaches the preset value, or the 
pressure cooker is heating without 
any food inside.

 7. 

Thermal Fuse
The circuit will be opened when the 
pressure cooker reaches the 
maximum temperature.

  1. Unplug the power cord before 

cleaning.

  2. Clean the outer body with a soft cloth 

such as a paper towel or microfibre  
cloth. Do not immerse the outer body 
in water or pour water into it.

  3. Rinse with warm water the underside 

of the lid including the sealing ring, 
pressure limit valve, air escape and 
float valve. Dry completely.

  4. Clean area under upper ring with 

dampened cloth or microfibre cloth. 
Do not use chemical cleaners.

  5. Cooking pot is dishwasher-safe. To 

hand-clean the cooking pot, use a 
soft cloth or sponge and wipe. Be 
careful not to damage the inside 
coating. Never use harsh chemicals 
or scouring pads.

  6. To clean sealing ring, hold the knob 

on the sealing ring supporting cover 
and pull the sealing ring up. After 
cleaning, put the sealing ring 
supporting cover back. 

Lid does not lock

The ring is not properly installed

The float is seized by the push rod

Reinstall the ring

Push the rod with hands

Cannot open the lid after air 
exhaust

The float is still up

Press the float down

Air escapes from the rim of 
the lid

No sealing ring was installed

Food residue on sealing ring

Sealing ring worn out

Lid not locked properly

Install the sealing ring

Clean sealing ring

Replace the sealing ring

Rotate lid fully

Air escapes from the float 
valve

Food stuck on the sealing ring of 
the float valve

The sealing ring on the float wore 
out

Clean the sealing ring

Replace the sealing ring

The float will not rise 

The pressure limit valve is not 
placed properly

Not enough food and water

Air escaping from the rim of the 
lid and the pressure limit valve

Place the device to Pressure 

• .

Check recipe for proper quantity

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