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Cuisinart CPC-400 Series - User Manual

Cuisinart CPC-400 Series
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Cuisinart
®
Electric Pressure Cooker
CPC-400 Series
INSTRUCTION
& RECIPE BOOKLET
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Summary

Important Safeguards

Special Cord Set Instructions

Parts and Features

Before First Use

Instructions for Use

Operating Instructions

To Select Low or High Pressure

Selects Low or High Pressure cooking function, sets time, and starts the cooking process.

Automatic Keep Warm

Automatically shifts to Keep Warm after cooking, indicating completion with beeps.

To Select Brown or Sauté

Selects Brown or Sauté functions for pre-cooking or browning food without pressure.

To Remove Lid

Natural Pressure Release

Allows pressure to drop naturally after cooking, indicated by a falling float valve.

Quick Pressure Release

Manually releases pressure by rotating the pressure limit valve handle using tongs.

Combination Natural and Quick Release

Combines natural release for a specified time with subsequent quick release.

Pressure Cooker Functions

Low Pressure

Sets the cooker to operate at a lower pressure level for specific cooking needs.

High Pressure

Sets the cooker to operate at a higher pressure level for faster cooking.

Brown

Allows high-heat cooking without a lid to sear meats and vegetables.

Sauté

Quickly softens vegetables or cooks items like rice without browning.

Simmer

Maintains a lower temperature without a lid for finishing dishes or achieving texture.

Keep Warm

Keeps cooked food warm for up to 12 hours after cooking.

Safety Features

Opening, Closing and Locking Lid

Ensures the appliance does not pressurize until the lid is closed and cannot be opened when pressurized.

Pressure Control

Maintains the correct pressure level automatically during the cooking cycle.

Pressure Limit Control

Releases air automatically if internal pressure exceeds the preset level.

Anti-Block Cover

Prevents solid food from blocking the pressure limit valve.

Excess Pressure Relief System

Releases air pressure by moving the cooking pot down if maximum pressure is exceeded.

Thermal Control

Automatically shuts off power when preset temperature is reached or when heating without food.

Overload Protection

Opens the circuit if the thermal protection device exceeds maximum allowable temperature.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Summary

Important Safeguards

Special Cord Set Instructions

Parts and Features

Before First Use

Instructions for Use

Operating Instructions

To Select Low or High Pressure

Selects Low or High Pressure cooking function, sets time, and starts the cooking process.

Automatic Keep Warm

Automatically shifts to Keep Warm after cooking, indicating completion with beeps.

To Select Brown or Sauté

Selects Brown or Sauté functions for pre-cooking or browning food without pressure.

To Remove Lid

Natural Pressure Release

Allows pressure to drop naturally after cooking, indicated by a falling float valve.

Quick Pressure Release

Manually releases pressure by rotating the pressure limit valve handle using tongs.

Combination Natural and Quick Release

Combines natural release for a specified time with subsequent quick release.

Pressure Cooker Functions

Low Pressure

Sets the cooker to operate at a lower pressure level for specific cooking needs.

High Pressure

Sets the cooker to operate at a higher pressure level for faster cooking.

Brown

Allows high-heat cooking without a lid to sear meats and vegetables.

Sauté

Quickly softens vegetables or cooks items like rice without browning.

Simmer

Maintains a lower temperature without a lid for finishing dishes or achieving texture.

Keep Warm

Keeps cooked food warm for up to 12 hours after cooking.

Safety Features

Opening, Closing and Locking Lid

Ensures the appliance does not pressurize until the lid is closed and cannot be opened when pressurized.

Pressure Control

Maintains the correct pressure level automatically during the cooking cycle.

Pressure Limit Control

Releases air automatically if internal pressure exceeds the preset level.

Anti-Block Cover

Prevents solid food from blocking the pressure limit valve.

Excess Pressure Relief System

Releases air pressure by moving the cooking pot down if maximum pressure is exceeded.

Thermal Control

Automatically shuts off power when preset temperature is reached or when heating without food.

Overload Protection

Opens the circuit if the thermal protection device exceeds maximum allowable temperature.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Cuisinart CPC-400 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Capacity4 Quarts
MaterialStainless Steel
Keep Warm FunctionYes
Delay StartYes
Pressure SettingsHigh and Low
Cooking ProgramsSauté
Safety Featuressafety locking lid

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