Page 2 - CAUTION HOT STEAM; Always use an oven mitt to reduce risk of injury.
2 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 CAUTION HOT STEAM RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO TURN THE PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE. KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE WHILE IN THE EXHAUST POSITION. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT RELEASE PRE...
Page 3 - CLOSE SUPERVISION IS
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 3 DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CLOSE SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY WHEN THE PRESSURE COOKER IS USED NEAR CHILDREN.
Page 5 - C O N T E N T S
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 5 C O N T E N T S • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 • SAFETY WARNING 8 • ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE COOKER 9 • PARTS IDENTIFICATION 10 • BEFORE FIRST USE 11 • ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS 14 • PREPARING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER 15 • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 • COOKING CHART...
Page 6 - I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S
6 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S When using pressure cooker, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all instructions before operation. 2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles and a potholder. 3. This appliance should n...
Page 8 - S A F E T Y W A R N I N G S; LED ERROR INDICATOR
8 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 SAFETY S A F E T Y W A R N I N G S • There is a potential risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons if the product is not used as instructed. Protection against electric shock is assured only if the main power cord is connected to a prope...
Page 9 - A B O U T Y O U R P R E S S U R E C O O K E R; SPECIFICATIONS
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 9 Multiple functions for cooking, stewing, steaming, simmering and much more. Cooking will be done automatically by selecting the different menu choices on the unit. The pressure cooker also has its own memory; in case of interruptions, such as a p...
Page 10 - P A R T S I D E N T I F I C A T I O N; ACCESSORIES
10 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 P A R T S I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 1. Lid Handle2. Pressure Limiting Valve3. Float Valve (external view)4. Lid5. Lid Rest Insert6. Filter7. Float Valve (internal view) 8. Rubber Sealing Ring9. X-Shaped Metal Ring10. Outer Pot11. Inner Pot 12....
Page 11 - RUBBER SEALING RING ASSEMBLY; B E F O R E F I R S T U S E; PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 11 1. Remove packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics or Styrofoam and discard appropriately. 2. Clean all the parts by wiping with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly. 3. Thoroughly clean the cooking pot in the dishwasher or with...
Page 12 - OPENING LID; INSTALLING THE CONDENSATION CUP
12 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 OPENING LID With the lid on the close position, turn it clockwise so that the front arrow points towards OPEN * The lid may be slightly tighter during the first uses; it will loosen up once it has been opened and closed several times. The conden...
Page 14 - A D D I T I O N A L S A F E T Y T I P S
14 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 A D D I T I O N A L S A F E T Y T I P S • Always keep hands and face away from the pressure limiting valve, especially whenever releasing pressure. • Use extreme caution whenever opening the lid after cooking. Always point the lid away from you ...
Page 15 - P R E P A R I N G Y O U R P R E S S U R E C O O K E R; Make sure to wait 60 minutes for the pot to cool before usage.
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 15 P R E P A R I N G Y O U R P R E S S U R E C O O K E R For the first use, to ensure correct assembly of the rubber sealing ring, it is recommended to fill the inner pot (12) with water to the 2/3 line and program to pressure cook for 30 minutes. ...
Page 16 - O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S; USING PRESETS
16 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. Prepare desired food and place it into the inner cooking pot. (The food should be less than 3 pounds, or less than 6 cups.) 2. Secure the lid onto the unit and turn it counter clockwise to lock it in ...
Page 18 - PRESET
18 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 8. At this point, you may release the pressure before opening the lid by moving the pressure limiting valve to the “Exhaust” position. Once the pressure has released, the lid should open easily. If the lid feels tight, do not force it open and a...
Page 19 - MANUALLY SETTING COOKING TIME
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 19 MANUALLY SETTING COOKING TIME 1. Prepare desired food and place it into the inner cooking pot. (The food should be more than 3 pounds, or more than 6 cups. Refer to the COOKING CHART section p. 32 for guidelines about cooking times) 2. Secure th...
Page 21 - RELEASING PRESSURE
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 21 RELEASING PRESSURE Whenever the cooking process is complete, the unit will automatically switch to the “KEEP WARM” mode . At this point, you may opt for NATURAL RELEASE or QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE: • NATURAL RELEASE: • QUICK RELEASE: Leave the uni...
Page 22 - SETTING THE DELAY TIMER; DELAY TIMER WITH PRESETS
22 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 SETTING THE DELAY TIMER The delay timer is available to you if you wish to program your pressure cooker to automatically start at a later time. The delay timer can be set to delay cooking for up to 24-hours. It can be used in combination with th...
Page 23 - DELAY TIMER WITH MANUAL SETTING
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 23 1. Press the “DELAY TIMER” button. A green light will indicate that this mode has been selected. 2. The timer will appear on the display; the minimum for delay timer is 30 minutes. 3. Use the “HOUR” button to adjust the delayed time by 30 minute...
Page 24 - STEAM, SIMMER AND SAUTÉ PRESETS; STEAM
24 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 STEAM, SIMMER AND SAUTÉ PRESETS STEAM We recommend using a steam rack (not included) to prevent the food from sticking to the bottom of the pot or burning. Please note that the preset time for the steaming setting is set to 20 minutes and can no...
Page 25 - SIMMER
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 25 SIMMER 1. Prepare desired food and place it inside of the inner pot. 2. Close the unit using the tempered glass lid 3. Plug the power cord into a 120V outlet. The LED screen will display 0000. 4. Press the “STEAM-SIMMER-SAUTE” button twice, the ...
Page 26 - SAUTÉ
26 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 Before pressure cooking, most recipes will benefit from the golden color, richer flavors and moist results gained from browning/sautéing. Please note that the preset time for the sauté setting is set to 5 minutes and can not be adjusted. The opt...
Page 27 - COOKING FROZEN FOODS
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 27 COOKING FROZEN FOODS Cooking frozen food inside a pressure cooker is quick and easy, but has certain restrictions. Only cook individual cuts of frozen meats that are up to 1 inch thick, the cooking time does not need to be adjusted for frozen fo...
Page 28 - HOW TO SLOW COOK WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
28 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 HOW TO SLOW COOK WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER 1. Prepare desired food and place it into the inner cooking pot. 2. Cover the pressure cooker with the included tempered glass lid. 3. Plug the power cord into a 120V outlet. The LED screen will display...
Page 29 - MAKING YOGURT WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 29 MAKING YOGURT WITH YOUR PRESSURE COOKER You can use your pressure cooker to make yogurt. This yogurt making process involves two steps : pasteurizing the milk, then incubating it.In order to use your pressure cooker to make yogurt, you will need...
Page 31 - C O O K I N G C H A R T; MEAT
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 31 C O O K I N G C H A R T Beef/Veal, Roast or Brisket Beef, Rib Roast, Bone-in (4-6 lbs.) Beef, Meatloaf, 2 lbs. Beef, Rib Roast, Boneless, Rolled (4-6 lbs.) Beef, Meatballs, 1-2 lbs. Beef, Round or Rump Roast (2.5-4 lbs.) Beef, Corned Turkey, Fre...
Page 32 - SEAFOOD
32 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 Clams Crabs Lobster, 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. Mussels Shrimp Fish, Whole, Gutted Fish Soup/Stock Quick Release Quick Release Quick Release Quick ReleaseQuick ReleaseQuick Release Natural Release TYPE OF SEAFOOD 3-5 mins3-5 mins 3-5 mins 3-5 mins 3-5 mins ...
Page 33 - VEGETABLES
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 33 Asparagus, Thick, Whole Cauliflower, Flowerets Asparagus, Thin, Whole Corn-on-the-Cob, 4-6 Beans, Fava, Shelled Escarole, Coarsely Chopped Kale, Coarsely Chopped Beans, Green, Whole, 1.5 lbs. Okra, Small Pods Beans, Lima, Shelled Onions, Whole B...
Page 34 - DRIED BEANS AND LEGUMES
34 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 Azuki Pinto Black Beans Navy Beans Black Eyed Peas Soybeans Chick Peas (Garbanzo) Gandules (Pigeon Peas) Great Northern Kidney Beans, Red Lentils, Green Lentils, Soup Lentils, Red Lima Beans Cannellini Natural Release Natural Release Natural Rel...
Page 35 - RICE AND GRAINS
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 35 RICE AND GRAINS Kamut Arborio Quinoa ( 2.25 cup of liquid per 1.5 cup of quinoa) Brown Rice, 1.5 cup Wild Rice, 3 cups Wheat, Berries, 3 cups Amaranth ( 2 cups liquid per 1 cup amaranth Natural Release Natural Release Natural Release Natural Rel...
Page 36 - C L E A N I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
36 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 C L E A N I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. Always make sure the pressure cooker is unplugged, depressurized and completely cooled down before taking it apart. 2. Use a non-abrasive sponge or damp wash cloth to clean the exterior of the outer bod...
Page 37 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Nothing happens after choosing a preset.
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 37 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ● Nothing happens after choosing a preset. * Ensure that the lid is securely locked and that the pressure limiting valve is set to “Airtight”. The unit will start pressurizing once the “START” button has been presse...
Page 38 - The unit has no power.
38 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 ● Steam is being released from the pressure limiting valve during pressurization. * Some steam escaping from the pressure valve is normal and should disappear after about 5 minutes. If steam is still showing after 10 minutes, or after the timer ...
Page 39 - H E L P F U L T I P S
12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 | 39 H E L P F U L T I P S ● Read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions. ● Be familiar with the recipe and have all ingredients prepped before you begin. ● Be sure the lid is secured and locked properly before beginning. ● You may wish t...
Page 40 - FOR WARRANTY AND SUPPORT, PLEASE CONTACT US AT
40 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500 ● Never attempt to open the lid when the red float valve is in the upward position. Always open the unit with the lid facing away from you. ● Whenever releasing the pressure, some evaporation of liquid may occur. Always use caution whenever rele...
