Carey DPC-9SS Smart Electric Pressure Cooker User Manual

Carey DPC-9SS Smart Electric Pressure Cooker

OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS

FIGURE 1

1. Lid Handle
2. Lid
3. Black Pressure Limiting Valve (low altitudes)
4. Green Pressure Limiting Valve (for use at elevations higher than 1,000 ft. above sea level)
5. Body Handles
6. Stainless Steel Body
7. Control Panel
8. Lower Body Base
9. Canning Racks (tall and short)
10. Inner Pot (non-stick interior)
11. Steam Rack
12. Removable Silicone Gasket
13. Condensation Catcher
14. Power Cord

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics or styrofoam and discard appropriately.
• Wipe clean all the parts with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly.
• Do not immerse in water or place in dishwasher.
• The GASKET sits behind the wire guide. Before your first use, gently pull the GASKET out. (image 1)
• Hand wash in warm soapy water. Dry, then firmly press the GASKET back in behind the wire guide. (image 2)
• Slip the CONDENSATION CATCHER onto the back of the unit.
• Make sure the GASKET is properly installed in the groove inside the LID.

ASSEMBLY

1. How to open the LID: When the LID of the cooker is at the “Closed-Lid Position” hold the LID HANDLE and turn it about 1/8 of a turn clockwise, until you reach the “Open-Lid Position”. Lift up on the LID HANDLE.
   Note: For brand-new units, the seal of the LID may be slightly stronger than normal and may be slightly difficult to unlock. Once the LID has been opened and closed several times, it will loosen up.
2. How to close the LID: When the LID of the cooker is in vertical position hold the handle and close it downwards at the “Open-Lid Position”. After that, turn it in a counterclockwise direction until you reach the “Closed-Lid Position”.
3. How to dismantle the LID: When the LID of the cooker is in the upright vertical position, hold the LID with both hands and adjust the height between the LID and the upper edge of the cooker to around 4 inches (image 3). Then turn it in a counterclockwise direction until you reach the “Closed-Lid Position” (image 4). Then lift the LID up and away from the “Smart Canner” body (image 5).

HOW TO USE

PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cooking is an easy way to seal in the flavor and nutrition of your favorite foods. You can cook single foods like corn on the cob or rice or an entire pot roast dinner.

1. Press the “Pressure Cook” function button on the front panel.
2. Add the ingredients from your favorite recipe.
3. Close the lid, turn the LID about a 1/8 turn counterclockwise into the “Closed- Lid” position. Set the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE to the “Airtight” position.
4. Set the time per your recipe.
5. Press “Start” to start the process. The display will circle until the internal pressure is reached. You may notice some clicks as the unit heats up, this is normal.
   Once the internal pressure is reached, the “Cooking Time” will start counting down to “000” and beep 3 times.
6. CAREFULLY move the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE to the “Exhaust” position. A large amount of steam will be released from the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE, so make sure to keep your face, body, and fingers away from the steam.
7. Once the steam has been released, turn the LID HANDLE a 1/8 turn clockwise and open the LID.

STEAMING

• Steaming foods offers a great way to save time, energy, and nutritional benefits. Steamed foods don’t require cooking oils, which can save both money and unwanted calories. The steaming process keeps the foods from coming in direct contact with boiling water, so foods cook evenly and gently in their own juices. Nutrients are less likely to be swept away in the boiling water. Nearly all meats, vegetables, pasta, rice, and seafood can be steamed.

HINTS:

• Instant rice can be steamed, but long-grain rice is the best pressure-cooked.
• Check your foods occasionally for desired doneness.
• When cooking several different types of foods, put the items that have the longest cooking time toward the bottom of the INNER POT. Vegetable Artichokes Asparagus Beans, Beets, medium-broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Carrots, Cauliflower Corn Okra Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Potatoes, Scallions Spinach Squash, butternut Turnips Turnip Sweet Zucchini

HOW TO STEAM FOODS:

1. Place the TALL RACK into the INNER POT.
2. Fill with hot water to the rack level. (approximately 4 cups)
3. Place the STEAM TRAY over the rack.
4. Press the “WB/Steam” function on the control panel.
5. Add foods that you wish to steam, not exceeding the 4/5 fill rule of pressure cooking.
6. Close the LID, turn clockwise a 1/8 turn, and set the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE to the “Exhaust” position. Set the timer based on a recipe. (use the chart at right as a common guide)
7. Press the “START” button.

BROWNING

The “SMART CANNER” is versatile enough to handle browning meats prior to slow cooking or pressure cooking. Browning meats help release and develop the flavors you expect and appreciate. The browning function on the “SMART CANNER” is similar to that of a standard fry pan.

1. Press the “Brown” function on the control panel.
   • NOTE: You will NOT be closing the LID while browning.
2. Add the meat directly to the INNER POT. It is not necessary to add butter or cooking oil unless desired for flavor.
3. Turn and brown the meat as you would using a frying pan.
   • NOTE: You can brown an entire roast, or cut up meat into smaller pieces before browning for stews

FOOD PRESERVATION

BASIC CANNING TIPS

• We highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the canning procedures, the different acid levels of fresh foods, and FDA guidelines that can be found on the Internet. http://nchfp.uga.edu/
• There are a wide variety of products that can be successfully canned. However, not every food item is suitable. Check for recipes before proceeding.
• Follow recipe directions carefully.
• Select jar sizes in servings that you and your family will be able to consume in a timely manner. Make sure there are no small chips along the top of the jars that would prevent adequate sealing. With proper care, canning jars can be reused for many years. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REUSE LIDS.
• Some handy items that you may normally need include saucepans, measuring cups and measuring spoons, sharp kitchen knives, large spoons or ladles, cutting boards, non-metallic spatula, funnels, jar lifters, oven gloves, and clean rags. Also, adhesive labels can add a nice look to your final product.
• Make sure all utensils, jars, and lids are thoroughly clean before final canning. It’s best to keep your newly cleaned jars warm to help reduce the chance of breakage caused by temperature changes when adding hot foods.
• “The “Smart Canner” can seal jars through both pressure canning and water bath techniques—check with your recipe for the suggested method.
• Follow guidelines for safety procedures from canning jar and lid manufactures. Never use jars that are not designed for home canning

WATER BATH/WB

High-acid foods such as fruits, pickles, and tomatoes are naturally better at fighting spores and may be canned using the water bath method.

1. Prepare your products following your recipe, following federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
2. Place food in canning jars and hand tighten following jar manufacturer guidelines.
3. Place the short rack into the bottom of the INNER POT (or the tall rack for smaller-sized jars) and set your filled jars on the rack.
4. Fill the INNER POT with water to 1 inch over the top of the canning jars.
5. Select the “WB” function key on the control panel.
6. Close the lid, leave the limiting valve in the “exhaust” position
7. Set the “Cook Time” and press “START”. The display will count down time to “000” and the unit will beep 3 times.
8. Carefully turn the LID clockwise 1/8 turn and open the LID.
9. Carefully remove the jars from “Smart Canner”; the jar’s lids will “pop” as they cool and seal.

PRESSURE CANNING

The “Smart Canner” makes pressure canning safe and easy. You can put a high-pressure can on most vegetables, fruits, sauces, meats, and soup stocks, so just be sure to follow recipes and guidelines. LOW-PRESSURE CANNING is ideal for jams and jellies or “pickled” vegetables.

1. Place your filled jars to be canned onto the rack in the cook pot.
2. Add 4 cups hot water.
3. Close and lock the lid.
4. Leave the limiting valve in the “exhaust” position.
5. Select the High-pressure cook button from the front panel.
6. Set the time required to cook based on your recipe guidelines.
7. Press “START”.
8. The dial will rotate for several minutes until the correct internal temperature is reached.
9. When steam begins to exit the top of the unit, the machine will beep.
10. Shift the top limiting valve to “airtight”. The process continues as the unit builds up internal pressure.
    • NOTE: Safety features will keep the LID locked until you are finished processing and temperatures lower
11. Once the correct internal pressures are reached, The “Smart Canner” will automatically start the timer countdown.
    • NOTE: Expect some minor amounts of steam to escape from the unit during the timed canning process—this is normal.
12. When the canning process is complete, the machine will beep 3 times.
13. Wait at least an hour or more until the automatic lock valve allows you to open the lid.

RECIPES

SIMPLE SLOW COOK CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

• 1 – 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 Tablespoons of butter

1. Place in “Smart Canner”. Press SLOW COOK and set time for 480 mins, (8 hours).
2. Open “Smart Canner” and stir the stew, pressing the chicken into smaller pieces. The chicken will be very tender.
3. Open 1 can of home-style refrigerator buttermilk biscuits. Roll each biscuit in flour shaping them into sausages and cut them into 4 pieces. (The flour will thicken the stew.) Add the biscuit dumplings to the top of the chicken stew and gently push them down to be covered with the stew juice.
4. Close the Smart Canner lid and SLOW COOK & set time for 45 mins.
5. Press START.
6. The display will count down to “000” and beep 3 times when complete

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