Nesco PC8-25 Manual De Instruccion página 7

1. Base - Do not immerse in water! Contains the electronic controls and heater.
2. Pressure Regulator Knob - Controls the cooking function. Align the dots for
desired setting. PRESSURE for cooking under high or low pressure and rice
setting. STEAM for keep warm, steam and to release pressure from unit.
3. Cooking Pot - 8 L. removable, with non-stick coating for easy cleanup and
durable aluminum alloy for even heating.
4. Power Cord - Removable for easy storage. Be sure plug is attached to the base securely.
5. Cooking Rack - Use when cooking multiple food items or steaming.
6. Serving Spoon / Measuring Cup - Use to stir or serve. Protects the surface of
the cooking pot. 6 oz. cup to measure ingredients or to remove excess liquid.
7. Sealing Gasket - Creates air tight seal necessary for pressure cooking and is
removable for easy cleaning.
8. Regulator Filter - Protects regulator valve from larger pieces of food that could
cause blocking. Check that it is clean and in place.
9. Control Panel - Buttons that control the functions of the unit.
• KEEP WARM - Reheats food or keeps food warm for serving.
• STEAM - Quickly boils water to steam foods like vegetables or rice.
• SLOW COOK - Cooks recipes slowly and at a low heat to retain the natural
flavors and tenderness.
• SAUTÉ/BROWN - To brown/sauté meat before pressure cooking for better results.
• TIME DELAY - Allows you to delay the cooking process by up to 8 hours.
CAUTION: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for more
than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).
• RICE - One touch setting for cooking rice. Defaults to 10 mins. at high pressure.
• LOW PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 5 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• HIGH PRESSURE - Controls cooking pressure at 10 pounds above atmospheric pressure.
• START /STOP - Controls power to the control board.
10. Floating Valve - Safety valve engages when pressure is built in the cooker and
will not allow lid to be removed.
11. Locking Lid - Has a safety feature that does not let you open the lid until the
pressure has dropped to a safe level.
12. Condensation Cup - Collects excess condensation during cooking process. Slide
out to remove and push in to lock.
FUNCTION SETTING
HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE
RICE
TIME DELAY
SAUTÉ/BROWNN
SLOW COOK
STEAM
KEEP WARM
FUNCTIONS
DEFAULT TIME
1 MINUTE
10 MINS.
30 MINS.
30 MINS.
4 HRS.
15 MINS.
NONE
5
TOTAL TIME
1 MIN. TO 2 HRS
5 TO 30 MINS.
8 HRS.
1 TO 30 MINS.
30 MINS. TO 12 HRS.
1 MIN. TO 2 HRS.
NONE