COSORI CP016-PC Premium 6 Quart Pressure Cooker User Manual

Model No.: CP016-PC
Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker

CP016-PC Premium 6 Quart Pressure Cooker

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WITH HEARTFELT THANKS
We thank you for purchasing a Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker by Cosori, and we’re excited to see what you’ll cook up. We’re looking forward to preparing many easy, fresh meals with you. When we say “with you,” we mean it—our helpful Customer Support Team is available at support@cosori.com. We’re here to listen to your questions and concerns, or your joy over a successful recipe.
We’ve included a recipe book with this manual. You can also email recipes@cosori.com to talk to one of our professional chefs. Happy cooking!

Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Always follow basic safety precautions when using your pressure cooker.
Read all instructions before using.
CAUTION!
Always properly lock and seal the lid before pressure cooking.

Key Safety Points

Do not allow children to play with the cooker. Always closely supervise children who are near the cooker.
Never place your hands, face, or skin over the pressure release valve when cooking or releasing pressure. Do not force the lid open. Only open the lid after all pressure has been released and the float valve has dropped back down into the lid. Only use the handles to move the cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Never move the cooker while it is operating.

• Do not immerse your cooker or its plug in water or liquid.
• Unplug when not in use, and before cleaning. Let cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not use your cooker if it is damaged or not working correctly (or if the cord or plug is  damaged). Contact Customer Support (page 22).
• Only cook inside the included inner pot. Do not use third-party parts or accessories, as this may cause injuries.
• Do not use your cooker outdoors. Not for commercial use. Use on countertops only.
• pilled food can cause serious burns. Your cooker uses a short cord to avoid being tangled, tripped over, or grabbed. Keep away from children. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not use below-counter outlet. Do not use with an extension cord.
• Do not place your cooker near gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
• Be extremely cautious when moving your cooker if it contains hot liquids.
• Only use your cooker as directed in this manual.
• Your cooker has a 3-prong grounding plug, and should be used with 120V / 60Hz electrical systems in North America. Always plug in to a grounded electrical outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
• Always turn the pressure release valve to when using pressurized cooking programs.
• Never use your cooker for deep frying or pressure frying.
• Cooking certain foods with high starch or liquid contents (such as porridge, soup, and noodles) can create foam or froth under pressure. This can clog the pressure release valve, cause steam to sputter, or cause burns. Only cook these foods as directed by a Cosori recipe.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE COOKER

1. Lid Handle
2. Lid
3. Inner Pot
4. Handles
5. Housing
6. Display
7. Control Panel
8. Pressure Release Valve
9. Float Valve| 10. Safety Pin
11. Water Collection Cup
12. Power Cord
13. Sealing Ring
14. Anti-Clog Filter
15. Float Valve Sealing Ring
16. Heating Plate
17. Inner Pot Sensor
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CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY

Display Messages

| Pressure cooker is on standby.
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| A cooking program has been turned off.
| Pressure cooker is heating up / pressurizing.
| Lid is not closed properly.
| Display time for pressurized cooking programs.
| Display for nonpressurized cooking programs. Time and temperature switch every 2 seconds.
| Yogurt program selected.
| Pasteurization program selected.
| Fermentation (Jiu Niang) program selected.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

1. Remove all packaging from the pressure cooker and its accessories, including any temporary stickers. Make sure everything is included (see Package Contents, page 3).
2. Unlock and remove the lid by turning the handle counterclockwise until the symbol lines up with at the top of the control panel. [Figure 1.1]
3. Make sure the pressure release valve is on the lid. The valve will have a loose fit and will not lock in place.
4. Make sure that the sealing ring is fit snugly inside the lid.
5. Install the water collection cup onto the back of the cooker. Line up the rim of the cup with the guides, then push in. [Figure 1.2] NOTE: The water collection cup catches  condensation released from the cooker.
6. Wash the inner pot, accessories, and the inside of the lid. Do not submerge lid in water. Dry thoroughly.
7. Before cooking, complete the Water Test (page 9).

Water Test
Make sure you perform the Water Test before using your pressure cooker. This will help you learn how to use the cooker, and make sure it’s working properly.

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. [Figure 2.1]

2. Pour in 4 cups of water.

3. Secure the main lid onto the cooker, by turning the lid clockwise until lines up with . [Figure 2.2] NOTE: When the cooker is plugged in, there will be a chime when you lock or unlock the lid.

4.  Turn the pressure release valve to .  [Figure 2.3]

5. Press Steam Vegetables, then press Cook Time. Use the – button to change the time to 3 minutes.

6. Press On/Start. The display will show “ “ as the cooker builds pressure.
   NOTE: When the cooker is plugged in, there will be a chime when you lock or unlock the lid.

7. Once your pressure cooker has pressurized, it will beep once and the display will begin to count down.

8. To finish, release pressure by following a method in Safely Releasing Pressure section (page 10).

SAFELY RELEASING PRESSURE

You can wait for pressure to release naturally, or use quick release.

CAUTION!

• Do not place hands, face, or skin over the pressure release valve.
• Do not open the lid until steam is finished releasing. The lid will stay locked until the float valve drops down.
• Never force the float valve down while it is still up.
• To avoid dangerous food splatter, always use natural release for foods that have a large liquid volume or high starch content (such as soup, porridge, or fruit jam).

Natural Release
Let the cooker rest until the float valve drops down [Figure 3.1]. This will take 10-40 minutes, or longer for large amounts of food.
Quick Release
Keeping your fingers away from the vent on the pressure release valve, carefully turn the valve to [Figure 3.2]. Steam released will be hot. NOTE: The lid will unlock when the float valve drops down.

COOKING WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER

Pressure Cooking
The preset pressure cooking programs are Meat/Stew, Poultry, Soup, Beans/Chili, White Rice, Brown Rice, Multigrain, Steam Vegetables, Steam Potatoes, and Bake.
NOTE:

• Do not fill the pot above the “MAX” line. If ingredients expand easily in water (such as dry rice or pasta), do not fill pot over halfway.
• Always use least 1 US cup (240 mL) of waterbased liquid (such as water, sauce, juice, wine, beer, or stocks), so the cooker can produce enough steam for pressure cooking. Oil and oil-based liquids (and thick sauces) will not work for this requirement.

Rice Cup

• The “RICE CUP” water lines inside the pot [Figure 4.1] and the rice measuring cup should only be used when cooking rice (or similar grains). The rice cup holds 169 mL (about 1 serving). Do not use for standard measurements.
  

• Use: Add rice using the rice cup. Add water up to the matching “RICE CUP” water line (for 2 cups of rice, add water up to the “2” line).

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add ingredients.

2. Secure the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to . Select a pressure cooking program.

3. Press Adjust to select a preprogrammed cooking time (see page ).

4. Optionally, press Cook Time and use the + or – buttons to change the time, or press Pressure/Temp and use the buttons to change the pressure level.

5. Press On/Start. The display will show “ “ as the cooker builds pressure. This will take 2-10 minutes, or up to 40 minutes for large amounts of food.
   NOTE: Some steam may come from the valves until the red float valve pops up.

6. The cooker will beep once when pressurized. The cooking program will start, and the timer will count down.

7. The cooker will beep 3 times when cooking is finished, and will switch to Keep Warm.

Steam
Vegetables| Less| Broccoli and cauliflower| 2 minutes
Normal| Large whole carrots| 7 minutes
More| Beets, gourds, and pumpkins| 12 minutes
Steam Potatoes| Less| Cubed potatoes| 10 minutes
Normal| 2-3 whole potatoes| 25 minutes
More| Potatoes ready to be mashed| 30 minutes

Non-Pressurized Cooking
These preset cooking programs do not use pressure:
Slow Cook, Yogurt, Pasta/Boil, Hot Pot, Sauté/Brown, and Reheat.
NOTE:

• The glass lid may be used for all non-pressurized programs, except Yogurt culturing.
• Never use the main cooker lid with Sauté/Brown.

Slow Cook, Hot Pot, Sauté/Brown, and Reheat

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add ingredients.
2. Select Slow Cook, Hot Pot, Sauté/  Brown, or Reheat.
3. Press Adjust to select a preprogrammed cooking time and temperature.
4. Optionally, press Cook Time and use the + or – buttons to change the time, or press Pressure/Temp and use the buttons to change the temperature.
5. Press On/Start. The display will show “ ” as the cooker heats up (except for Slow Cook, which will begin cooking immediately).
6. The cooker will beep 5 times when heating is finished. The cooking program will start, and the timer will  count down.
7. The pressure cooker will alert you with 3 beeps when cooking has finished.

Pasta/Boil
The temperature for this program is 212°F (100°C) and cannot be changed.

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add liquid.

2. Select Pasta/Boil. Press Adjust to change the power mode.

3. Optionally, press Cook Time and use the + or – buttons to change the time.
   NOTE: The cooker will bring liquids to boil using High Power, then will switch to the chosen Power Mode.

4. Press On/Start. The display will show “ “ as the cooker heats up.

5. The cooker will beep 5 times when it reaches boiling temperature. The Pasta/Boil program will start, and the timer will count down.

6. The cooker will beep 3 times when cooking is finished.

Yogurt
Your cooker can make yogurt using a 2-step process: heating milk to pasteurize it, and culturing the yogurt. You’ll need a yogurt recipe, milk, and yogurt starter.
Step 1: Heating the Milk

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add milk.

2. Select Yogurt. The display will show “ “. Use the Adjust button to select “More/High”. The  display will now show “ ”.

3. Press On/Start. The display will show as the cooker heats up.

4. The cooker will beep 5 times when heating is finished. The program will start, and the timer will count down.

5. The cooker will beep 3 times when cooking is finished.

6. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the milk. The temperature should be 180°F (82°C) or higher.
   NOTE: If the milk is not at the right temperature, you may optionally use Pasta/Boil (page 14) to heat the milk.

7. Let the milk cool. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. The milk is ready when the temperature is below 115°F (46°C).

Step 2: Culturing Yogurt

1. Stir yogurt starter in with the milk.

2. Secure the main lid.

3. Press Yogurt. The display will show “ “. Optionally, press Cook
   Time, and use the + or – buttons to change the time.

4. Press On/Start. The cooking program will start, and the timer will count down.

5. The cooker will beep 3 times when the Yogurt program is finished. Refrigerate yogurt.

Fermentation (Jiu Niang)
Your cooker can hold foods at very low heat to ferment them. The default time for fermentation is 24 hours.

1. Clean and dry all utensils that you’ll be using, to get rid of any foreign bacteria.
2. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add ingredients into the inner pot, making sure liquid covers all ingredients.
3. Secure the main lid.
4. Press Yogurt. Then press Adjust twice. The display will show “ ”. Optionally, press Cook Time, and use the + or – buttons to change the time.
5. Press On/Start. The Fermentation program will start, and the timer will count down.
6. The cooker will beep 3 times when the Fermentation program is finished.

Manual Cooking
Use the Manual function to customize your own cooking program. Choose from Pressure or Temperature modes.
Manual Pressure Mode

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add ingredients.

2. Secure the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to .

3. Press Manual once to select Manual Pressure Mode.

4. Press Pressure/Temp and use the + or – buttons to select the pressure level.
   NOTE: Low Pressure is 1-3 bars on the Pressure indicator. High Pressure is 4-6 bars. (See page 7.)

5. Press Cook Time and use the + or – buttons to select the cooking time.

6. Press On/Start. The display will show “ ” as the cooker builds pressure.

7. The cooker will beep once when pressurized. The cooking program will start, and the timer will count down.

8. The cooker will beep 3 times when cooking is finished, and will switch to Keep Warm.

Manual Temperature Mode
NOTE: The Manual Temperature Mode is for nonpressurized cooking. Use the glass lid, if desired.

1. Put the inner pot into the cooker. Plug in. Add ingredients.

2. Press Manual twice to select the Manual Temperature Mode. The display will alternate between “00:30”  and “212°F”.

3. Press Pressure/Temp and use the + or – buttons to change the temperature. You can select a temperature between 104°–320°F (40°–160°C).

4. Press Cook Time and use the + or – buttons to select the cooking time.
   NOTE: If you select a temperature of 248°F (120°C) or higher, the maximum time you can set is 30 minutes (normally 4 hours).

5. Press On/Start. The display will show “ ”as the cooker heats up.

6. The cooker will beep 5 times when heating is finished. The cooking program will start, and the timer will count down.

7. The cooker will beep 3 times when cooking is finished.

Other Functions

Delay Start
This lets you add ingredients now, but start cooking later. Delay Start will not work with Yogurt, Pasta/Boil, Hot Pot, Sauté/Brown, Reheat, or Manual modes. Do not use with foamy or thick foods (such as oatmeal).

1. Follow directions for the desired cooking program.
2. After you select the cooking program, press Delay Start and use + or – to select a start time.
3. Press On/Start. The display will show the programmed time, and the timer will count down. Once the countdown has finished, the cooker will start your selected cooking program.

Keep Warm
This keeps your food warm after cooking is complete. Do not cook raw foods using Keep Warm.

1. Press Keep Warm, then press Cook Time, and use the + or – buttons to change the time. Optionally, press Pressure/Temp, and use the + or – buttons to change the temperature.
2. Press On/Start. The display will show the programmed time, and the timer will count down. Once the countdown has finished, the cooker will go into standby.

NOTE: Your cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm when cooking is finished, unless you are using Pasta/Boil, Yogurt, or Hot Pot. The default time is 6 hours.

Changing Temperature Units
The default temperature units for the cooker are Fahrenheit (F), but can be switched to Celsius (C). If desired, follow the steps below to switch to Celsius.

1. While the cooker is on standby (“ “), press + and – at the same time.
2. The display will show “C”, and the temperature units will now be Celsius.
3. To switch back to Fahrenheit, press + and – again.

Cancelling Programs
Press Stop/Cancel at any time to cancel the active cooking program. The display will show “ “. After 3 minutes of inactivity, the cooker will beep once and go into standby.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the cooker and allow it to completely cool before cleaning.

2. Remove the water collection cup and rinse it out. Place it back onto the cooker.

3. Take the sealing ring out of the lid.

4. The inner pot, glass lid, sealing ring, and steamer rack are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The rice spoon, ladle, and rice cup can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher.

5. Clean the inside of the main lid. Make sure to remove any food debris from the anti-clog filter. Do not submerge lid in  water.

6. If necessary, the parts inside the lid can be removed for cleaning. These parts are small and easy to lose, so be careful.
   a. Remove the anti-clog filter by gripping it from either side, then pulling it up. [Figure 5.1] Rinse and dry the anti-clog filter and replace it inside the lid.
   b. Remove the float valve sealing ring from the red float valve. The float valve may drop out unexpectedly without the sealing ring, so remove carefully. [Figure 5.2] Rinse both parts with clean water, and secure the float valve back onto the lid using the float valve sealing ring.

7. Wipe the inside and outside of the cooker with a clean, damp cloth. Do not immerse the base of the cooker in water or spray water inside the cooker. [Figure 5.3]

TROUBLESHOOTING

sealing ring firmly into place in the sealing ring rack.
Lid is not properly placed onto the housing.| Align the mark on the lid with above the control panel. Turn the lid clockwise to secure it onto the housing.
Trouble opening the lid.| Pot is still under pressure. Float valve has not dropped back down into the lid.| Set the pressure release valve to the position to let out any remaining pressure.
Allow the pressure cooker to completely cool down. If the float valve remains up after the cooker has completely cooled, contact Customer Support (page 22).
Display is blank after connecting the pressure cooker to an outlet.| There is a bad power connection or no power from the outlet.| Inspect the power cord to ensure it has a good connection. Check if the outlet is still active.
Pressure cooker has a hardware malfunction.| Unplug the pressure cooker. Contact Customer Support (page 22).
Steam is leaking from the lid.| Ingredients are stuck to the sealing ring.| Clean the sealing ring.
Sealing ring is not in place.| Put sealing ring in place (see Setting Up, page 8).
Sealing ring is broken.| Replace the sealing ring. If necessary, purchase a new sealing ring from Amazon corn (search for “Cosori 6qt Sealing Ring-).
Lid is damaged or defective.| Contact Customer Support (page 22).
Steam is leaking from the float valve for more than 2 minutes.| Ingredients are stuck to the float valve sealing ring.| Remove and clean the float valve sealing ring.
Float valve sealing ring is broken.| Contact Customer Support (page 22) to replace the float valve sealing ring.
Float valve does not rise up.| There are not enough liquids in the inner pot, or liquids are too thick.| Add 1 US cup (240 mL) of water or water-based liquid.
Steam comes out frompressure release valve non-stop after the
cooking program starts, or when the float valve is up.| es
Pressure release valve is set to .| Turn pressure release valve to .
Pressure release valve is damaged or faulty.| Contact Customer Support (page 22).
Rice is half-cooked, too hard, or burned.| There is not enough water added.| Add more water according to your recipe.
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Cooker was opened too soon after cooking has finished.| After cooking has finished, leave the lid on for 5-10 minutes.
Rice is too soft.| Too much water was added before cooking.| Adjust the amount of dry rice and water according to your recipe.
Burning smell is coming from the pressure cooker while it is operating.| There is not enough water added, and food is burning.| Add more water according to your recipe.
There is food debris on the
heating plate or on the bottom of the inner pot.| Turn off the pressure cooker, allow it to cool down, and clean the heating plate or bottom of the pot.
There is water on the heating plate or on the bottom of the pot.| Thoroughly dry the exterior of the inner pot before each use.
Display shows Error Code| Broken circuit in the pressure sensor.| Immediately stop using the pressure cooker. Contact Customer Support (page 22).
Display shows Error Code| Short circuit in the pressure sensor.| Immediately stop using the pressure cooker. Contact Customer Support (page 22).
Display shows Error Code
‘E3’.| Pressure cooker is overheating because the inner pot has not been placed properly, or has not been placed inside the housing.| Properly place the inner pot into the housing.
Pressure cooker is overheating because there is not enough food or liquid inside the inner pot.| Stop the cooker and add more ingredients and liquid. At least 1 US cup (240 mL) of water or water-based liquid is required for pressure cooking.
Display shows Error Code| Broken signal switch.| Immediately stop using the pressure cooker. Contact Customer Support (page 22).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your order number and date of
purchase.
Date of Purchase|
Order Number|

TERMS & POLICY
Cosori warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period.
Cosori will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility. Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only available to the original purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial, rental, or any other use in which the product is not intended for. There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each product.
This warranty is non-transferrable. Cosori is not responsible in any way for any damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the user manual or any additional safety or usage warnings included in the product packaging and manual.
This warranty does not apply to the following:

• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.

Cosori and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Additional 1-Year Warranty
You can extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year. Log onto www.cosori.com/warranty and enter your order number (e.g., from Amazon or Houzz) within the first 14 days of your purchase to register your new product for the extended warranty.
If you are unable to provide the order number for your product, please type a short note in the order number field along with the date you received your product.
Defective Products & Returns
Should your product prove defective within the specified warranty period, please contact Customer Support via support@cosori.com with your order number. Do not dispose of your product before contacting us. Once our Customer Support Team has approved your request, please return the unit with a copy of the invoice and your order number.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We’re Here to Help!
Should you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding your new product, feel free to contact our helpful Customer Support Team.
Your satisfaction is our goal!

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