Nesco PC8-25 User Manual

8 QT Digital Pressure Cooker
(Model PC8-25)
Care/Use Guide
7,6 L Autocuiseur Numérique
(Modèle PC8-25)
Guide d’entretien et d’utilisation

Nesco PC8-25 Specifications

General

Model	PC8-25
Brand	Nesco
Capacity	8 quarts
Power	1000 watts
Material	Stainless Steel
Control Type	Digital
Delay Timer	Yes
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Cooking Functions	Pressure cook, slow cook, steam
Safety Features	Overheat protection, locking lid
Pressure Settings	High and low pressure settings

Summary

CAUTION MARKS AND SYMBOLS

UNDERSTANDING SIGNAL WORDS

Explains signal words like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE used in the manual.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

BEFORE FIRST USE

PARTS

FUNCTIONS

PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTRUCTIONS

REGULATOR KNOB

Illustrates and explains the regulator knob for setting cooking functions like PRESSURE and STEAM.

REGULATOR MOUNT

Shows the mounting point for the regulator knob on the cooker lid.

OPERATION

PRESSURE COOKING SETTING

Step-by-step guide on setting up and starting the pressure cooking function.

KEEP WARM SETTING

SAUTÉ/BROWN SETTING

STEAM SETTING

RICE SETTING

SLOW COOK SETTING

TIME DELAY SETTING

CARE AND CLEANING

How to remove and assemble sealing gasket

Detailed steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and reinstalling the sealing gasket.

Cooking Pot

Instructions for cleaning the removable cooking pot.

Base

Guidance on cleaning the main unit base without immersing it in liquid.

Condensation Cup

How to remove, clean, and replace the condensation collection cup.

Power Cord

Instructions for cleaning and inspecting the power cord and plug.

HINTS AND TIPS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Floating valve not risen

Steps to take if the floating valve has not risen while the timer is counting down.

Steam is leaking from under the cover

Steps to diagnose and resolve steam leaks from under the cooker cover.

COOKING CHART - VEGETABLES & FRUITS

VEGETABLES

Cooking times for various vegetables under pressure using HIGH pressure and QUICK RELEASE.

Fruits

Cooking times for various fruits using LOW pressure.

COOKING CHART - MEATS, LEGUMES & GRAINS

MEATS AND PULTRY

Cooking times for various meats and poultry under pressure using HIGH pressure and QUICK RELEASE.

Dried Beans and Other Legumes

Cooking instructions for beans and legumes using HIGH pressure and NATURAL RELEASE.

Grains

Guidelines for cooking various grains, including soaking recommendations.

RECIPES - BBQ RIBS, BEEF POT ROAST, BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS

BBQ RIBS

Ingredients and instructions for making BBQ Ribs.

BEEF POT ROAST

Ingredients and instructions for making Beef Pot Roast.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS

Ingredients and instructions for making Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

RECIPES - CHICKEN STOCK & CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

CHICKEN STOCK

Ingredients and instructions for making Chicken Stock.

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Ingredients and instructions for making Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake.

RECIPES - COUNTRY BOIL, COWGIRL CHILI, PINTO BEANS

COUNTRY BOIL

Ingredients and instructions for making Country Boil.

COWGIRL CHILI

Ingredients and instructions for making Cowgirl Chili.

PINTO BEANS

Ingredients and instructions for making Pinto Beans.

RECIPES - PORCINI RISOTTO, ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES, VIDALIA ONION & POTATO SOUP

PORCINI RISOTTO

Ingredients and instructions for making Porcini Risotto.

ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Ingredients and instructions for making Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

VIDALIA ONION & POTATO SOUP

Ingredients and instructions for making Vidalia Onion & Potato Soup.

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