SPT EPC-11A Use and Care Manual
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1. E4 Circuit open of sensor ES Overheating Before you call for service check the suggestions below If problem persists please contact our Customer Service team at 1 800 330 0388 or service sunpentown com for assistance Symptom Reasons Solutions The sealing ring is not properly installed The float is seized by the push rod Reinstall the sealing ring Push the rob with hands Lid does not lock Cannot open the lid after The float is still up Press the float down air exhaust No sealing ring installed Air escapes from the rim of Food residue on sealing ring the tid Sealing ring worn out Install the sealing ring Replace sealing ring Lid not locked properly Rotate lid fully Food stuck on the aling ring of the float valve Clean the sealing ring Air escapes from the float The sealing ring on the float valve is worn out valve slit Replace the sealing ring During the preheating cycle it is normal for some air to escape Not enough food and water Pressure valve is positioned at STEAM Check recipe for proper quantity Tum valve to PRESSURE The float will not rise TIME MANUAL BUTTON Changes the pressure cooking time or heating time If a preset function is not selected use this key to manually set pressure cooking time 1M to 6H KEEP WARM FUNCTION Press to have unit automatically enter Keep Warm cycle after cooking Thi2. temperature before boiling The heating process is controlled by a built in micro processor based on the readings of the pressure and temperature sensors This process forms what is called closed loop control system The user simply sets the cooking duration and the electric pressure cooker does the rest SPECIFICATION Power Rating Working Limit Holding Modai No Suoy Power C P Y pressure Pressure Temperature Delay Timer EPC 11A 120v 1000W 6 5quarts 0 70Kpa 90Kpa 140 176 F 0 5 24Hours CARE amp MAINTENANCE Unplug the power cord and be sure unit is cool enough to be handled Clean the cooker after each use Wipe the exterior housing with clean cloth Do not immerse body in water or pour water into it Remove and clean the condensation collector and reinstall Remove lid and take out the inner pot Wash both under running water and detergent Rinse with clear water and wipe dry Only the stainless steel inner pot is dishwasher safe 6 On the underside of the lid remove and clean inner cover sealing ring pressure limit valve anti lock cover and float valve Dry completely 7 If the inside of the stationary pot is dirty use a sponge or soft non metal brush and wipe clean Be careful not to damage the inside coating OSONS ERROR CODES amp TROUBLESHOOTING Error Code Definition E1 Pressure switch malfunction E3 Short circuit of sensor
3. washcloth 12 Once pressure is released remove the lid by turning it clockwise lifting and tilting away from you to avoid scalding by remaining steam or hot water condensation WARNING NEVER TRY TO FORCE THE LID OPEN WHILE COOKER IS COOKING UNDER PRESSURE THIS CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WARNING AFTER COOKING THE INNER POT WILL BE HOT USE POTHOLDERS OR ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING
4. 142 50 mm SPT 6 5 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker Model EPC 11A INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Thank you for purchasing our electric pressure cooker Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and keep it in a convenient place for future reference Pictures in this booklet are for reference only Please refer to the actual product 210 00 mm TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 1 Electric Pressure Cooker Working Principle Page 2 Specification Page 2 Parts Name Page 3 Cooking Preparation Page 4 Operating Instructions Page 4 Care amp Maintenance Page 5 Error Codes amp Troubleshooting Page 7 Warranty Info Page 8 PRODUCT FEATURES Multifunctional with pre set programs Environmental friendly time and energy efficient Combines benefits of typical pressure cooker rice cooker and thermal cooker Preserves nutrients and vitamins while eliminating harmful micro organisms Stainless steel inner pot SPT Your Guarantee If this product is found to be faulty as a result of faulty materials or workmanship within one year from date of purchase it will be repaired free of charge This guarantee is subject to the following terms Sunpentown must be notified of the fault e Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown s nominated representative The warranty will be void if the product if modified misused or repaired by an unauthorized person Th
5. asta These foods tend to foam froth and sputter which may block the pressure valve The maximum for rice cooking is 12 cups raw rice Never put anything into the stationary pot and heating plate PRESSURE COOKING FUNCTIONS Rice Poultry Stew Multigrain Meat Manual TIME button 4 Before every use make sure the gasket and pressure regulating valves are clean and in place 2 Attach power cord to unit first then connect to wall outlet Once power is connected unit will beep once and LCD displays 00 00 3 Make sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot is dry before placing into unit Rotate the cooking pot slightly to ensure good contact with the heating plate 4 Place the lid on the cooker Align the protruding part of the handle with the safety pin with the condensation collector and turn counterclockwise until lid locks into place Check that the condensation collector is in place Turn the pressure regulator counterclockwise Press the desired cooking mode Each mode has a default pressure cooking time but can be adjusted within the stated time frame by pressing the Time button Function Rice Multigrain Poultry Meat Stew Manual Adjustable Time min 5 15 5 50 8 30 20 60 50 120 1M6H Default Time min 8 15 20 35 60 1 8 After selection is made and time is set the LCD will flash 3 times A horizontal bar to the left of the cooking t
6. ay Timer button to set the time to be delayed or you can set the delay timer first then select the desired function and cooking time e Time set is the delayed time before the unit starts operation e After 3 seconds of last key press LCD will display set time and the colon will start to flash Unit will now begin countdown Press the Keep Warm button if you wish the unit to automatically switch to keep warm when done e To cancel delay timer press the Cancel button at any time e Cannot be used with Keep Warm only CAUTION Do not leave perishable foods such as meat poultry seafood cheese and dairy products at room temperature for extended period of time PARTS NAME Anti Block Cover s Anaro Nagibe Pesce 06 15 SS i e oxen eer rt tm Control Panel 20 Remove 08 Removable Inner Cover No Veriton 17 Measuring Cup Sl Accessory 1 Cool touch handie 11 Base 2 Lid 12 Cool touch handle 3 Top cover 13 Housing 4 Pressure limit valve 14 Heating plate 5 Steel valve core 15 Sealing ring for steel valve core 6 Negative pressure valve 148 Anti blocking cover 7 Floating valve 17 Sealing ring for lid 8 Removable cooking pot 48 Sealing ring for removable inner cover 9 Control panel 19 Removable inner cover 10 Stationary pot 20 Condensation collector COOKING PREPARATION Read the safety precautions before operating this cooker Before using the appliance for the
7. e pressure release device for clogging before use Keep this appliance out of the reach of children Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged if the appliance is not working properly has been dropped or damaged left outdoors or submerged in water Contact Sunpentown Customer Service oan eo 7 Never attempt to open the lid or force the lid open while the unit is operating If the lid is difficult to rotate this indicates the cooker is still pressurized Do not force it to open this can result in a serious accident Never cover or block the pressure valve with anything An explosion may occur 9 While in operation do not cover the appliance or place near flammable materials such as curtains draperies walls and fabric upholstered furniture 10 Always unplug and let cool before cleaning and removing parts 11 Never use without the removable cooking pot in place 12 Please use wooden and plastic spoon in order to protect the removable cooking pot 13 Keep hands and face away from pressure regulator knob when releasing pressure Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 14 Do not operate the appliance after it malfunctions Servicing or repair should only be completed by the manufacturer or qualified experts Never attempt to dissemble and repair the cooker yourself 15 While cooking the lid and outer stainless steel surface may be hot Handle with care and carry the cooker by the side handles Be ver
8. e warranty after repair will not be extended beyond the original one year period All replacement parts will be new or reconditioned e Parts which are replaced become the property of Sunpentown The warranty applies for the use of the product in the USA only What is NOT COVERED Warranty does not include freight charges Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this product Damage to product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of nature Failure of product resulting from unauthorized modifications to the product Improper installation or failure to perform the necessary maintenance This GUARANTEE is in addition to your Statutory Rights SUNPENTOWN INTERNATIONAL INC 14625 Clark Ave City of Industry CA 91745 Tel 800 330 0388 service sunpentown com www sunpentown com IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following 1 Do not place near flammable material always use in a well ventilated area 2 Do not damage the sealing ring or use other types of rubber ring to replace the sealing ring If the ring shows signs of wear please contact Sunpentown for replacement Do not twist the steel ring of lid by hand or other tool If the steel ring falls off the lid replace with a new lid Always check th
9. first time follow these steps 1 Remove packaging materials and literature Remove lid and inner pot check and remove any paper or plastic bags 2 Opening the lid hold the lid handle and rotate about 30 degrees clockwise Lift and remove lid 3 Wash all removable parts with mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly Wipe the housing with a clean damp cloth Never submerge the outer pot in water or any other liquid Only the removable stainless steel pot is dishwasher safe 4 Make sure all parts on the lid are properly assembled 5 Make sure the sealing ring is seated properly on the inner cover OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not hold or touch the pressure regulator knob Hot steam liquid may be ejected Keep hands and face away from steam vents Use pot holders when removing the inner pot or touching any hot items and never force the lid open The lid will only open once the pressure is rele Remove the lid by lifting it away from you to avoid being burned by the steam SAFETY NOTES Fill the unit between 1 5 and 4 5 full with food and water When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as dried vegetable beans and grains do not fill the unit over 3 5 full overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the pressure limit valve and developing excess pressure The following foods should not be cooked under pressure applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal split peas noodle or p
10. ime will start flashing and alternating position This indicates the cooker has started cooking and is in the preheat cycle The preheat cycle can range between 10 to 40 minutes depending on the food content quantity and temperature 9 Once the cooker reaches working pressure the PRESSURE COOK indicator will light up and three horizontal bars will remain lit on the LCD The unit will begin to count down in minutes to indicate the remaining pressure cooking time This floating valve will rise as pressure is reached 10 When the pressure cooking cycle finishes the cooker will beep once If Keep Warm function was selected unit will automatically enter keep warm mode The LCD will begin to count up in minutes to indicate the time duration after cooking how long cooked food has been kept in pot No horizontal bars on the LCD 1 After cooking is done there are two options for releasing the pressure A Natural release allow the pressure to drop naturally This will take several minutes during which the food inside will continue cooking Some food will benefit from this extra cooking time You will hear the sound of air escaping and the floating valve will drop B Quick release release the pressure immediately by turning the pressure regulator knob clockwise to STEAM Pressure will be released in seconds CAUTION The steam coming out will be hot and may contain droplets of hot liquid Do not turn the knob with bare hands use oven mitt or
11. s selection can be made anytime during the preheat cycle cooking cycle or after cooking Keep Warm function can be used with or without the lid When Keep Warm function starts the time will count up in minutes for up to 24 hours e Cooker will maintain an inner temperature between 140 F to 176 F Do not keep food in Keep Warm state for too long as it may affect the texture or taste of the food REHEAT BROWN FUNCTION This function is used for reheating food or meat browning without pressure the time shown in the LCD panel is the actual cooking heating time e Use with or without the lid If the lid is used be sure pressure regulator is tumed to the STEAM position clockwise Default time is 10 minutes can be adjusted between 1 to 60 minutes by pressing the TIME button e Heating automatically starts after 3 seconds The time will begin to count down in minutes to indicate the remaining heating cooking time Temperature is maintained between 302 to 320 F CAUTION if lid is used and pressure regulator is left at PRESSURE position unit will automatically shut off once pressure is build up This is a safety feature If this occurs please wait until pressure inside is released before opening the lid DELAY TIMER Allows you to delay the start of cooking up to 24 hours in 30 minute increments Press the desired function and set pressure cooking or heating time Within 3 seconds of function selection press the Del
12. y cautious when moving any appliance containing hot food or liquids 16 After cooking use extreme caution when removing the lid Serious burns can result from residual steam Lift the lid facing away from you and allow the drops of water to trickle back into the cooker 17 Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause danger 18 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug 19 Never immerse the plug power cable or housing in water or any other liquid Only the removable cooking pot is dishwasher safe 20 Never deep fry or pressure fry in the cooker It is dangerous and may cause serious damage 21 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 22 This product is not intended for commercial use Household and indoor use only ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER WORKING PRINCIPLE NO L Relay Sensor l Pressu Switch ayeid Buneay Thermal Cut Off LO Pressure cooking is cooking in a sealed vessel that does not permit steam to escape below a preset pressure The boiling point of water is increased when pressure increases this pressure build up in the cooker allows the liquid inside to rise to a higher
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