Ricardo 63403 - Using the Electric Pressure Cooker; Pre-Set Cooking Functions

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USING THE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
During first use of the appliance, smoke or light vapors may occur from the appliance because of
the initial warming process of the materials. This is normal and will quickly disappear.
1- Place appliance on a flat, level, stable and heat-resistant surface.
2- Open the lid, take out the cooking pot and add all ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
NOTE: Always add at least 375 ml of water or other liquids so enough steam can be generated
when cooking under pressure. These include cooking sauces, wine, beer, stocks, juices of fruits
and vegetables. Oil-based sauces and thick cooking sauces do not have enough water content
and do not account for the required liquid volume.
NOTE: Ensure the minimum quantity of food and liquid is at least 1/5 full. Do not fill the
appliance over 4/5 full. Refer to markings inside the cooking pot. Do not fill the appliance over
3/5 full when cooking food that expands such as grains and dried vegetables.
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
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3- Place the cooking pot inside the appliance.
NOTE: Always wipe dry exterior of cooking pot. If the pot is returned to the appliance when wet,
it may damage or cause the product to malfunction. Make sure there is no food debris on the
bottom side of the inner pot nor on the cooking element.
4- Ensure the sealing ring is properly installed and close the lid securely until a “click” is heard.
5- Position the pressure release valve to the “sealing” position .
6- Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. Appliance will beep and display will show 00:00.
7- Select the desired cooking function. A red indicator light will appear above the selected
function and blink for 10 seconds indicating that the appliance is on standby mode. The display
will show the pre-set cooking time. During standby mode, the pre-set cooking time can be
adjusted using or buttons. Each press will adjust the cooking timer by increment of
1minute and can go from 1 to 60 minutes. Holding down on the button will increase the timer
faster. After the 10 second period elapsed, the red indicator light above the function button
will stop flashing and stay lit. Rolling bars will appear indicating that the heating stage
hasstarted.
8- Refer to the “Digital cooking progress display” section for more details about every
cookingstages.
9- Once cooking time is over, appliance will beep 5 times and automatically switch to depressurizing
mode. Let the appliance depressurize completely before opening the lid. This may take between
15-30 minutes depending on food and quantity. Do not try to force the lid open, allow the
appliance to cool down completely. The float valve will drop down when the pressure will be
completely released.
For a quick manual release, using protective oven mitts, carefully turn the pressure release valve to
the “release” position . Always ensure the float valve is down before opening the lid.
10- Once the pressure inside the appliance is completely released, appliance will automatically
switch to warm mode up to 24 hours. Once maximum time is reached, appliance will beep and
automatically turn o.
11- Turn o the appliance by pressing the CANCEL button and unplug from electrical outlet.
NOTE
::: After a cooking function is being selected, the other function buttons will be locked and cannot be
selected. If the selected function is incorrect, press CANCEL, another function can then be selected.
::: At any moment while the appliance is in use, press on CANCEL button to stop operation.
Display will show “00:00” indicating cooking time is canceled.
::: Do not operate the appliance directly under kitchen cabinets. Provide adequate space above
and around the appliance for air circulation.
::: Always use nylon, silicone or wooden utensils inside the cooking pot to avoid scratching
thecookware.
::: Always unplug the product when not in use or when it will be left unattended.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when opening the lid and releasing steam manually as hot steam
will escape and may cause scalding. Use protective oven mitts to avoid burns or serious personal
injury. Always use utensils to handle hot food.
PRE-SET COOKING FUNCTIONS
PRESSURE COOKING PROGRAMS
The following cooking functions use pressure. Always position the pressure release valve to the
“sealing” position when operating.
MEAT / POULTRY / BEAN / ROOT VEGETABLE
Add all ingredients and liquid inside the cooking pot. Ensure there is enough thin liquid.
(minimum liquid requirement is 375 ml). Close the lid securely until a “click” is heard. Position
the pressure release valve to the “sealing” position . Plug the appliance and select the desired
cooking function. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode)
and display will show pre-set pressure cooking time (refer to Cooking time chart). Use or
buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will
appear indicating the appliance is heating.
WARNING: If not enough thin liquid is used, the bottom of the pot may become too hot and cause
the bottom layer to burn.