Cuisinart CPC-900 User Manual - Page 6

BEFORE FIRST USE Remove any packing materials and promotional labels from your electric multicooker. Be sure all parts have been included before discarding any packing materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® Electric Multicooker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping clean with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the cooking pot and sealing ring assembly in the dishwasher or with warm, soapy water. Rinse, towel dry, or air-dry, and place in the multicooker. 1. Place the multicooker on a clean, flat surface. 2. Ensure the condensation collector in rear of the unit is in place (as shown below in figure 1; and #5 on diagram, page 3). 3. Remove the Steam Cover (#11 on diagram). Ensure the pressure limit valve on the hinge area of the lid is in place, as shown in figure 2. NOTE: The pressure limit valve does not click or lock into place. Even though it will have a loose fit, it is safely secured. 1. Always use at least ½ cup liquid when pressure cooking. 3. 4. 3. If sealing ring assembly has been removed from lid, check to ensure flexible ring is securely in place on the metal plate. Then, holding the knob on the metal plate, place the assembly over the center post of inner lid and press down firmly to secure (figure 5). BE SURE KNOB FACES OUT. 5. 4. To close the lid, remove any food residue from upper rim of cooking pot to ensure a proper seal. Lower the lid, then turn the lid handle clockwise to close into place (figure 6). The unit will beep two times when turning the handle and two times when the lid is lowered. NOTE: If the lid is not closed correctly, scalding may result. LID will appear flashing in the LCD and the unit will beep. 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1. To open lid, grasp handle, turn counterclockwise. Lift to open the lid. The unit will beep two times when turning the handle and two times when the lid is raised. 2. Add food and liquids to the cooking pot as the recipe directs. NOTE: The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed 16 cups/Max Fill line of the cooking pot (figure 3). For foods such as dried vegetables and beans, or rice and grains, the total volume must not exceed 12 cups (figure 4). NOTE: Overfilling may clog the pressure limit valve, which can cause excess pressure to develop. 6. 5. Position the pressure limit valve (located on hinge area of the lid) as directed in figure 2. The float in handle area must be fully down to properly seal the pot before cooking. MULTICOOKER FUNCTIONS Pressure Cooking Functions 1. Meat - This preset is programmed for larger pieces or chunks of meat, such as brisket and pork, as well as the perfect setting for cooking a whole chicken. The default is High+ pressure for 35 minutes, but High and Low pressures are available as well. The time is adjustable from 1 minute to 4 hours. In most 6