Express Crock Multi-Cooker
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Express Crock Multi-Cooker User Guide CPE200 CPE200_18EM3.indd 1 4/10/18 14:19 CPE200_18EM3.indd 2 4/10/18 14:19 Contents Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions 1 - 2 Features of your Express Crock 3 - 4 Things to know about your Express Crock 5 - 6 Using your Express Crock 7 Time Delay Function 8 Pressure Cooking 9 - 11 Slow Cooking 12 Cooking Guide 13 Steaming 14 - 15 Brown/Sauté 16 Rice/Risotto 16 - 17 Care & Cleaning 18 - 20 Troubleshooting & Notification Codes 21-22 Hints & Tips 23 Important Instructions - retain for future use CPE200_18EM3.indd 3 4/10/18 14:19 Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR MULTI • Be careful when lifting and removing lid after COOKER. cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you as • Do not plug in or switch on the unit without steam is hot and can result in serious burns. having the cooking pan inside the unit. Never place face over the unit. • Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface • The pressure cooker operates under • Use your unit well away from walls and pressure. Incorrect use may result in injury. curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces. • Use handles and oven mitts to move the unit, • Check the pressure and steam release valve the cooking pan and the lid when hot. before use, and if clogged clean as necessary. • Unplug the unit when not in use and before • Do not operate the unit without food or cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting liquid in the cooking pan. Never exceed the on or taking off parts to clean. maximum markings on the inside of the • Certain foods are not suited for pressure cooking pan, or maximum and minimum cooking as they can foam, froth, splatter and quantities stated in the recipes provided. clog the pressure and steam release valve. Some foods expand during cooking, and it Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, cranberry, may result in developing excess pressure. apple sauce, rhubarb, split peas, pearl barley, • Place the unit so that the pressure and steam oatmeal and other cereals should not be release valve is positioned away from the cooked with pressure cook mode. body. • Do not immerse the base of the unit in water • Ensure the lid is locked before use. Brown/ or any other liquid. Sauté function does not require the lid to be • Do not use the cooking pan for food storage used. or place in the freezer. • Never use any lid except the lid provided with • To prevent damage to the unit do not use your Express Crock. alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a • Never place any part of the body including soft cloth and a mild detergent. face, hands and arm over the Steam Release • Do not operate the unit when placed directly Valve. Steam can result in serious burns. onto a bench top. Place a heat proof mat or • Do not move or cover the unit whilst in chopping board underneath to protect the operation surface. • Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit • Avoid spillage on the connector. while it is in use as they will be hot. • The heating element surface is subject to • After pressure cooking, do not open the residual heating after use. lid until the internal pressure has been • Misuse may potentially cause injury or released. If the lid will not turn to unlock, physical damage to the user. this is because there is pressure inside the unit. Do not force the lid open. • Do not cook more than 4 cups of dried beans/legumes with 8 cups of water. Cooking with more beans or water may result in the build up of excess pressure. Leave for ten minutes after cooking before releasing the pressure valve. 1 CPE200_18EM3.indd 1 4/10/18 14:19 Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions Crock-Pot is very safety conscious when • Do not use an appliance for any purpose other designing and manufacturing consumer than its intended use. products, but it is essential that the product • Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas user also exercise care when using an flame, electric element or on a heated oven. electrical appliance. Listed below are • Do not place on top of any other appliance. precautions which are essential for the safe • Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang use of an electrical appliance: over the edge of a table or bench top or touch • Read carefully and save all the instructions any hot surface. provided with an appliance. • Do not operate any electrical appliance with • Always turn the power off at the power outlet a damaged cord or after the appliance has before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by been damaged in any manner. If damage grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord. is suspected, return the appliance to the • Turn the power off and remove the plug when nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for the appliance is not in use and before cleaning. examination, repair or adjustment. • Do not use your appliance with an extension • The appliance should be supplied through a cord unless this cord has been checked and residual current device (RCD) having a rated tested by a qualified technician or service residual operating current not exceeding 30 person. mA. • Always use your appliance from a power • Do not immerse the appliance in water or any outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the other liquid unless recommended. appliance. • Appliances are not intended to be operated by • This appliance is not intended for use by means of an external timer or separate remote persons (including children) with reduced control system. physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or • This appliance is intended to be used in lack of experience and knowledge, unless they household and similar applications such have been given supervision or instruction as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and concerning use of the appliance by a person other working environments; farm houses; by responsible for their safety. clients in hotels, motels and other residential • Children should be supervised to ensure that type environments; bed and breakfast type they do not play with the appliance. environments. • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be • The supply cord should be regularly examined high when the appliance is operating. for signs of damage and the appliance is not to • Never leave an appliance unattended while be used if the cord is damaged. in use. If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. 2 CPE200_18EM3.indd 2 4/10/18 14:19 Features of your Express Crock C D B A E H I J F G K Control Panel Underside of Lid N P O L Q PRESSURE COOK R M S 3 CPE200_18EM3.indd 3 4/10/18 14:19 Features of your Express Crock A. Power Cord J. Condensation Collector Removable power cord for added flexibility Collects excess condensation during the and ease of storage. cooking and cooling process. Easy to remove and empty. B. Lid Lock Pin Acts as safety feature to ensure lid is K. Power Cord Port secured properly before pressure starts to Connect the Power Cord here to use your build during cooking. Express Crock. C. Lid Handle L. Display Screen Comfortable and easy to grip handle allows Shows the remaining cooking time. removal of the lid and convenient way to carry the Express Crock. M. Time Selection Buttons Adjust the total cooking time or time delay D. Lid using these buttons. Total time will be Locks securely to the Heating Base during displayed on the Display Screen. cooking. Cannot be unlocked until all pressure inside the unit has been released. N. Gasket Fixing Ring Not required when using Brown/Sauté Holds the Sealing Gasket tightly in place mode. during cooking. E. Cooking Pot O. Steam Release Valve Cover 5.7L capacity easy clean non-stick coated Located on the underside of the lid to cooking pot with volume markings on the keep food in the Cooking Pot during quick inside as a handy capacity indicator. pressure release through the Steam Release Valve. Ensure free from debris F. Heating Base before cooking. The Cooking Pot is placed into the Heating Base during cooking. Helps maintain an P. Sealing Gasket even temperature throughout cooking Helps to create a tight seal between process. the Cooking Pot and Lid when building pressure. Always examine before each use G. Control Panel for debris and deterioration. Use these buttons to select a cooking mode or a 1-touch meal then adjust the time, Q. Bobber Valve pressure and temperature options to suit. The Express Crock will naturally release pressure through this valve at the end of the H. Bobber Valve cooking cycle. The Express Crock will naturally release pressure through this valve at the end of the R. Plastic Spoon cooking cycle. Use to serve cooked food from the Express Crock without damaging the Cooking Pot. I. Steam Release Valve Use this valve to quickly release pressure at S. Steaming Rack the end of the cooking cycle. The extended Use to elevate food off the bottom of the finger tab on the cover is designed to keep Cooking Pot during cooking. Used primarily the hand away from the top of the valve. for Dessert and Steam functions. Always use a kitchen utensil to turn this valve. 4 CPE200_18EM3.indd 4 4/10/18 14:19 Before First Use of the Express Crock Step 1.