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Pressure Cooker Use and Care Instructions Model PC104 EURO-PRO Operating LLC Boston, MA 02465 Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398 www.euro-pro.com /[...]
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY CAUTION! Read all instructions in this book before using. Be sure you underst and all operat ing instructions before using the pressure cooker. To reduce the risk of personal injur y or damage to proper ty, follow basic safety pr ecautions when using this applia nce, including the [...]
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2 USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Please read these instructions carefully b efore usin g the cookware for th e first time. • Before first use, wash t he pressure cooker and lightly oil the seal ring. • Put at least 1 1/2 cups of water/liquid in the pot with the food. Never fill the pot more than two- thi rds full . • Lock the lid. • Turn pressure[...]
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USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER It is essential tha t you read this instruction manual and keep it handy when cooking with your pressure cooker. This manual will answer any questions that you might have on safety, o peration and timing. PLEASE NOTE : The Pressure Cooker cannot reach pressu re unless the Lid is properly closed, t he operating pressure ha[...]
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RELEASING PRESSURE Combination Method: Turn he at off. Remove pres sure cooke r from burner. Allow the pressure cooker to cool off and the pressure to naturally decrease for the amount of time indicated on the recipe (standing time) . Release the remaining pressure by using either the Natural Steaming-Off method or the Quick-release Method. Quick-R[...]
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NATURAL STEAMING OFF Turn the heat off. Allow the pres sure to fall naturally, then open the Pressure Cooker. This method is recommended for frothing foods or foods tha t expand greatly such as beans and rice. Combination Method: Turn the h eat off. Allow t he pressu re cooker to cool off an d the pressure to naturally decrease for the amount of ti[...]
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Disassembling the Valves: Pressure Selector Valve: Pul ling up on tab (1) allows the valve cover to snap off. Remove th e valve assembly and rinse with hot, soapy water. Allow to dry and then reassemble. Do NOT disassemble the stem or bot tom portion of the valve as it is factory sealed. Automatic Valve: Turn the lid ov er making sure that it is in[...]
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TROUBLE SHOOTING continued Cooker Cannot Be Opened After Cooking • If cooling has been too slow, a slight vacuum may have been created. Heat the pressure cooke r again with t he pressure selector in its open position “0” un til steam co mes out of the automatic valve. Release the steam and then open the lid. • There is still pressure inside[...]
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Chicken Noodle Soup (Version 1) 3-4 lb. Whole Fryer Chicke n 2 Tbs. Olive Oil 1 Tbs. Butt er 1 Medium Onion (coarse ly chopped) 6 cups canned chicken broth 1 ¼ cup chopped celery 1 ¼ cup chopped carrots 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. Ground black pepper 1 tsp. Thyme 1 Tbs. Dried pars ley 8 oz. wide egg noodles Wash, pat dry, lightly salt and pepper ch[...]
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Great Northern Bean Sou p 16 oz. dried gr eat northern beans 10 cups water 2 Tbs. Oil 8 oz. ham cubes 7 cups water 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 cup celery ribs and lea ves, sliced 1 cup carrots , chopped 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. Coarse ground black pepper 2 tsp. Kosher salt 3 dashes Tabasco 1 cup instant ma shed potato flakes Place dried beans and 10 c[...]
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Sunday Roast 3-4 lb. Round Roast 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar ½ cup good red wine 1 clove ga rlic, minced 1 medium on ion, coarsely chopped 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbs. ketchup 1 Tbs. Bett er Than Bouillon beef bouillon base 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. coarse ground b lack pepper 1 tsp. celery salt hot water Gravy 3 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs.[...]
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All American Pot Roast 3-4 lb. Round Roast 2 Tbs. vegetable oil ½ cup good red wine 1 clove ga rlic, minced 1 medium on ion, coarsely chopped 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbs. ketchup 1 Tbs. Bett er Than Bouillon beef bouillon base 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. coarse ground b lack pepper 1 tsp. celery salt hot water ½ lb. Baby carrots 10 small red potatoe[...]
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Honey Blueberry Rice Pudding 1 cup white rice, long- o r short-grain 2 ¼ cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1” vanilla bea n ½ tsp. Salt 2 Tbs. Butt er 1/3 cup ho n e y ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup half & half 3 lg. Egg yolks ½ cup blueberries ¼ tsp. Vanilla extract In 3 1/3 qt. Pressure pan, combine rice, water, salt, cinnamon stick and vanilla[...]
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Linguini with Clam Sauce 2 Tbs. good olive oil 2 Tbs. butter 7 cloves garlic , minced ¾ cup chopped fresh basil 2 tsp. Oregano ½ tsp. Crushed red pepper 2 bottles clam juice (8 oz. each) 1 lg.can diced tomatoes (29 oz .) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.) ¾ cup white wine 1 cup hot water 1 box linguine (1 lb.) 3 cans chopped clams (6 1/2 oz. each) grate[...]
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Printed in Portugal FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO-PRO Operating LLC w arrants th is product to be free fro m defects in mater ial and workm anship for a per iod o f fi ve ( 5) y ears from the date of purchase when utiliz ed for no rmal household use. If you r applian ce fails to operate proper ly while in use under nor mal household condit io[...]