Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TPC4000 Toastmaster
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sto.
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 sto.
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 ba.
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 ba.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Sout.
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 Sout.
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.
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