Toastmaster TPC4000 manual

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE Model TPC4000 Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-947 -3744 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .toastmaster .com ? •E liminates the need for stovetop cooking • Power indicator light • Pop-up valve and safety pressure valves help maintain proper pr essure •R ecipes included •S afety interlock secures lid tigh[...]

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    1. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ◆ Read all instructions before using appliance. ◆ Do not touch hot sur faces. Use handles or knobs. ◆ To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injur y to persons, do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure [...]

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    1. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ◆ Read all instructions before using appliance. ◆ Do not touch hot sur faces. Use handles or knobs. ◆ To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injur y to persons, do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure [...]

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    3. Additional Important Safeguards CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERA TES HEA T AND ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS MUST BE T AKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY . W ARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER P AN IN W A TER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. ◆ All users of this appliance must read and unde[...]

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    3. Additional Important Safeguards CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERA TES HEA T AND ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS MUST BE T AKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY . W ARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER P AN IN W A TER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. ◆ All users of this appliance must read and unde[...]

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    5. NOTE: Product may vary slightly from illustrations. Product Diagram 4. 3-Prong Grounded T ype Plug This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3-wire cord (3- prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to r[...]

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    5. NOTE: Product may vary slightly from illustrations. Product Diagram 4. 3-Prong Grounded T ype Plug This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3-wire cord (3- prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to r[...]

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    7. Before Using Y our Pressure Cooker For The First Time CAUTION: T o protect against electric shock, do not immerse the Pressure Cooker Pan or allow cor d to come into contact with water or other liquids. 1. Hand wash the Lid and Gasket of the Pressure Cooker thoroughly with liquid dishwashing soap. Rinse and towel dry thoroughly . 2. Use a damp p[...]

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    7. Before Using Y our Pressure Cooker For The First Time CAUTION: T o protect against electric shock, do not immerse the Pressure Cooker Pan or allow cor d to come into contact with water or other liquids. 1. Hand wash the Lid and Gasket of the Pressure Cooker thoroughly with liquid dishwashing soap. Rinse and towel dry thoroughly . 2. Use a damp p[...]

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    Pressure Regulator V alve with Steam V ent T ube This V alve ser ves as a manual pressure regulator . By adjusting this Lever you will be able to switch from PRESSURE to STEAM to CLEAN or from PRESSURE to STEAM RELEASE to release pressure in short bursts. This Pressure Regulator V alve has been factor y calibrated to release steam from your Pressur[...]

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    Pressure Regulator V alve with Steam V ent T ube This V alve ser ves as a manual pressure regulator . By adjusting this Lever you will be able to switch from PRESSURE to STEAM to CLEAN or from PRESSURE to STEAM RELEASE to release pressure in short bursts. This Pressure Regulator V alve has been factor y calibrated to release steam from your Pressur[...]

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    11. 5. When desired browning is complete, either remove browned food and continue with the recipe, or add recipe ingredients to the Pressure Cooker Pan and begin pressure cooking according to recipe instructions. 6. When finished, turn the V ariable T emperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn o[...]

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    11. 5. When desired browning is complete, either remove browned food and continue with the recipe, or add recipe ingredients to the Pressure Cooker Pan and begin pressure cooking according to recipe instructions. 6. When finished, turn the V ariable T emperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn o[...]

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    13. 7. T urn the V ariable T emperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING. 8. Plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate. 9. T urn the V ariable T emperature/ Pressure Control to MAX/BROWNING. CAUTION: Never leave your Pressure Cooker unattended at a high heat setting. 10. As soon as the pressure starts to build,[...]

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    13. 7. T urn the V ariable T emperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING. 8. Plug the unit into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER Indicator Light will illuminate. 9. T urn the V ariable T emperature/ Pressure Control to MAX/BROWNING. CAUTION: Never leave your Pressure Cooker unattended at a high heat setting. 10. As soon as the pressure starts to build,[...]

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    15. Steam Release Methods Natural Steam Release Method 1. After pressure cooking, turn the V ariable Te mperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off. 2. Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool slowly at room temperature. Depending on the amount and type of food, this will take 5 to 10 minutes. W ait [...]

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    15. Steam Release Methods Natural Steam Release Method 1. After pressure cooking, turn the V ariable Te mperature/Pressure Control to W ARMING and unplug the unit. The POWER Indicator Light will turn off. 2. Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool slowly at room temperature. Depending on the amount and type of food, this will take 5 to 10 minutes. W ait [...]

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    17. Important Safety Information For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator V alve, Pressure Indicator V alve, Gasket and Lid Lock Button are in good working order and that there are no foreign particles blocking the Steam V ent T ube, Pressure Lift Pin, Safety V alves or Steam V ent. To expose the Steam V ent Tube, the Pressure Reg[...]

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    17. Important Safety Information For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator V alve, Pressure Indicator V alve, Gasket and Lid Lock Button are in good working order and that there are no foreign particles blocking the Steam V ent T ube, Pressure Lift Pin, Safety V alves or Steam V ent. To expose the Steam V ent Tube, the Pressure Reg[...]

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    19. User Maintenance Instructions This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not tr y to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be per formed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Cleaning and Stora[...]

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    19. User Maintenance Instructions This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not tr y to repair it yourself. Any ser vicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be per formed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Cleaning and Stor[...]

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    21. Suggested Cooking Times The following cooking times are provided as a guide to be used when cooking in the T oastmaster® Electric Pressure Cooker . Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual piece sizes of the food being cooked; maximum and minimum cooking times are given in some instances. Cooking time for vegetables w[...]

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    21. Suggested Cooking Times The following cooking times are provided as a guide to be used when cooking in the T oastmaster® Electric Pressure Cooker . Cooking times can vary depending on the quality and the individual piece sizes of the food being cooked; maximum and minimum cooking times are given in some instances. Cooking time for vegetables w[...]

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    23. SHELLFISH & FISH HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES QUICK STEAM RELEASE Seafood Cooking Cooking Time Liquid Clams, baby 1 to 3 min. 1 cup Mussels 2 to 5 min. 1 cup Shrimp, medium 1/2 to 1 min. 1 cup Fish, whole, 1 to 2 lbs., cleaned 6 to 10 min. 1 cup Fish, steaks, 1 in. thick 4 to 5 min. 1 cup FRESH VEGET ABLES HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES QUICK S[...]

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    23. SHELLFISH & FISH HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES QUICK STEAM RELEASE Seafood Cooking Cooking Time Liquid Clams, baby 1 to 3 min. 1 cup Mussels 2 to 5 min. 1 cup Shrimp, medium 1/2 to 1 min. 1 cup Fish, whole, 1 to 2 lbs., cleaned 6 to 10 min. 1 cup Fish, steaks, 1 in. thick 4 to 5 min. 1 cup FRESH VEGET ABLES HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES QUICK S[...]

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    25. Squash, pattypan, 2 lbs. halved 10 to 11 min. 1-1/2 cups Squash, spaghetti, 2 lbs. halved 18 to 20 min. 1-1/2 cups Squash, summer , zucchini or yellow , 1/2 in. slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup Sweet Potato, 1/2 in. slices 8 to 10 min. 1 cup Swiss Chard, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 min. 1 cup To matoes, quartered 2 to 3 min. 1 cup T urnips, small quartered[...]

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    25. Squash, pattypan, 2 lbs. halved 10 to 11 min. 1-1/2 cups Squash, spaghetti, 2 lbs. halved 18 to 20 min. 1-1/2 cups Squash, summer , zucchini or yellow , 1/2 in. slices 2 to 3 min. 1 cup Sweet Potato, 1/2 in. slices 8 to 10 min. 1 cup Swiss Chard, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 min. 1 cup To matoes, quartered 2 to 3 min. 1 cup T urnips, small quartered[...]

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    27. DRIED BEANS & LEGUMES HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES NA TURAL STEAM RELEASE Beans & Legumes Cooking W ater* Y ield Time + 1 Tbl. Cooked V eg. Oil Adzuki, 1 cup dry 12 to 14 min. 3 cups 2 cups Black Beans, 1 cup dry 20 to 25 min. 3 cups 2 cups Black Eyed Peas, 1 cup dry 18 to 20 min. 3 cups 2-1/4 cups Chickpeas (Garbanzo), 1 cup dry 23 to 2[...]

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    27. DRIED BEANS & LEGUMES HIGH PRESSURE COOKING TIMES NA TURAL STEAM RELEASE Beans & Legumes Cooking W ater* Y ield Time + 1 Tbl. Cooked V eg. Oil Adzuki, 1 cup dry 12 to 14 min. 3 cups 2 cups Black Beans, 1 cup dry 20 to 25 min. 3 cups 2 cups Black Eyed Peas, 1 cup dry 18 to 20 min. 3 cups 2-1/4 cups Chickpeas (Garbanzo), 1 cup dry 23 to 2[...]

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    29. Helpful Hints No steam comes out of the Steam V ent Tube. Solution: ◆ The Pressure Cooker Lid may not be tightly clamped onto the Pan. ◆ Check to make sure that the Gasket is in place under the Steam V ents all the way around the Lid. ◆ Make sure that the Pressure Regulator V alve with Steam Ve nt T ube, Pressure Indicator Safety V alve w[...]

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    29. Helpful Hints No steam comes out of the Steam V ent Tube. Solution: ◆ The Pressure Cooker Lid may not be tightly clamped onto the Pan. ◆ Check to make sure that the Gasket is in place under the Steam V ents all the way around the Lid. ◆ Make sure that the Pressure Regulator V alve with Steam Ve nt T ube, Pressure Indicator Safety V alve w[...]

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    31. When should you use a Steaming or Cooking Rack? Solution: ◆ A steaming or cooking rack will keep the food above the liquid used for pressure cooking. ◆ But if you want the foods to pick up more flavor from the liquid, do not use a Steaming or Cooking Rack. What should you do if froth comes out of the Steam V ent T ube when pressure is being[...]

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    31. When should you use a Steaming or Cooking Rack? Solution: ◆ A steaming or cooking rack will keep the food above the liquid used for pressure cooking. ◆ But if you want the foods to pick up more flavor from the liquid, do not use a Steaming or Cooking Rack. What should you do if froth comes out of the Steam V ent T ube when pressure is being[...]

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    33. Recipes FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH NEW POT A TOES AND HAM 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 2 cup cubed ham 4 teaspoon salt 8 teaspoon black pepper 1 2 cups water 2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil 1. Heat the oil in the Pressure Cooker Pan on MAX/BR[...]

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    33. Recipes FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH NEW POT A TOES AND HAM 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 2 cup cubed ham 4 teaspoon salt 8 teaspoon black pepper 1 2 cups water 2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil 1. Heat the oil in the Pressure Cooker Pan on MAX/BR[...]

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    34. 35. SUNDRIED TOMA TO AND BLACK BEAN VEGET ARIAN CHILI 4 cup dried black beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium green pepper , cored, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper , cored seeded and chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (14.5-ounce)[...]

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    34. 35. SUNDRIED TOMA TO AND BLACK BEAN VEGET ARIAN CHILI 4 cup dried black beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium green pepper , cored, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper , cored seeded and chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (14.5-ounce)[...]

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    37. 36. HERBED CHICKEN WITH FRESH VEGET ABLES 2 boneless-skinless chicken breast halves 4 teaspoon dried oregano 4 teaspoon dried basil 4 teaspoon salt dash black pepper 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, or canned low sodium broth 2 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 2 carrots, quartered 2 ribs celery , quartered 1 leek, trimmed, washed we[...]

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    37. 36. HERBED CHICKEN WITH FRESH VEGET ABLES 2 boneless-skinless chicken breast halves 4 teaspoon dried oregano 4 teaspoon dried basil 4 teaspoon salt dash black pepper 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, or canned low sodium broth 2 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 2 carrots, quartered 2 ribs celery , quartered 1 leek, trimmed, washed we[...]

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    39. 38. BURGUNDY BEEF STEW 2 pound beef stew meat, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup peeled baby carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup all purpose potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup frozen cut green beans 4 ounces tomato sauce p cup beef br[...]

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    39. 38. BURGUNDY BEEF STEW 2 pound beef stew meat, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup peeled baby carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup all purpose potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup frozen cut green beans 4 ounces tomato sauce p cup beef br[...]

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    41. 40. CANDIED SWEET POT A TOES 4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch salt 1 long strip orange peel 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch thick slices 1 cup orange juice 1 2 tablespoons butter , softened 1. Mix the brown sugar , cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together . 2. Place the orange peel [...]

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    41. 40. CANDIED SWEET POT A TOES 4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch salt 1 long strip orange peel 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch thick slices 1 cup orange juice 1 2 tablespoons butter , softened 1. Mix the brown sugar , cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together . 2. Place the orange peel [...]

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    43. 42. LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY Wa r r anty: This T oastmaster ® product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. Wa rranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been da[...]

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    43. 42. LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY Wa r r anty: This T oastmaster ® product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. Wa rranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been da[...]

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    45. © 2002 T oastmaster Inc. A Subsidiary of Salton, Inc. Subsidiaire de Salton, Inc. A una Subsidiaria de Salton, Inc. Contact Information Coordonnées : Contacte a: National Service Center 708 South Missouri Street Macon, Mo 63552 In USA and Canada call: Consumer Ser vice: 1-800-947-3744 Consumer Parts: 1-800-947-3745 consumer_relations@toastmas[...]

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    45. © 2002 T oastmaster Inc. A Subsidiary of Salton, Inc. Subsidiaire de Salton, Inc. A una Subsidiaria de Salton, Inc. Contact Information Coordonnées : Contacte a: National Service Center 708 South Missouri Street Macon, Mo 63552 In USA and Canada call: Consumer Ser vice: 1-800-947-3744 Consumer Parts: 1-800-947-3745 consumer_relations@toastmas[...]

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE Model TPC4000 Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-947 -3744 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .toastmaster .com ? •E liminates the need for stovetop cooking • Power indicator light • Pop-up valve and safety pressure valves help maintain proper pr essure •R ecipes included •S afety interlock secures lid tigh[...]