Bon Appetit BAPCR010 Owner's manual

Brand: Bon Appetit

Model: BAPCR010

Category: Pressure cookers

Type: Owner's manual

Bon Appetit BAPCR010

The Bon Appetit BAPCR010 is a 7-quart electronic pressure cooker that can help you cook your favorite meals quickly and easily. With its 15 built-in cooking programs, you can cook a variety of dishes, including rice, soup, meat, stew, and even yogurt. The pressure cooker also features a delay start function, so you can set it to cook your meal at a later time.

The pressure cooker has a number of safety features, including a locking lid, a pressure release valve, and a pressure indicator pin. These features help to ensure that the pressure cooker is safe to use.

Bon Appetit BAPCR010

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you have any problems with this unit,

please contact our customer service

department at (866) 479-3390.

Please read operating instructions

before using this product.

Please keep original box and

packaging materials in the event

that service is required.

IS APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free (866) 479-3390

MODEL: BAPCR010 Printed In China REV 1.0

Bon Appétit

7 Quart Electronic

Pressure Cooker

Use and Care Guide

Model: BAPCR010

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. Do not close or clog the safety valves under any circumstance.

4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug

or body of the appliance in water or other liquid.

5. Close supervision is necessary when pressure cooker used near

children.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,

repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8. Do not ll the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand

during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ll the unit

over 1/2 full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the Pressure

Release Valve and developing excess pressure. See “Using Your

Pressure Cooker” section of this manual on page 9.

9. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl

barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,

rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the

Pressure Release Valve. These foods should not be cooked in a

pressure cooker.

10. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance

manufacturer may cause re, electric shock, or injury.

11. Do not use outdoors.

12. Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burners, or

in a heated oven.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing

hot contents or liquids.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

15. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in

scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating.

See “Using Your Pressure Cooker” section of this manual on page 9.

16. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

17. To reduce the risk or electric shock, cook only in removable container.

18. Always attach power cord to appliance rst, and then plug cord into

wall outlet. To disconnect, turn unit off, then remove from wall outlet.

Grasp plug, never yank on cord.

19. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.

20. Do not open the pressure cooker until unit has cooled and internal

pressure has been released. If the lid is difcult to open, this indicates

that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open. Any pressure

in the cooker can be hazardous. See “Using Your Pressure Cooker”

section of this manual on page 9.

21. Do not use pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord having

a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly

installed and grounded.

Warning: Improper use of the grounded cord can result in the risk of electric

shock. Consult a qualied electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat

this safety feature by modifying plug in any way.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from

entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an

extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the

counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over

and:

1. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.

2. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater

than the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the

bottom of this unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Carefully unpack the pressure cooker and parts, and remove all

packaging materials. Compare all parts on the parts list page with the

contents of the packaging to ensure that you have all the required parts

of your pressure cooker. Wash the REMOVABLE COOKING POT, LID and

SEALING GASKET in warm, soapy water to remove any dust that may have

accumulated during packaging. Wipe cord and pressure cooker housing

with a dry cloth. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water or other liquid.

Dry all parts thoroughly before use.

Throughout this manual any reference to parts of the pressure cooker will

appear bold and in caps so that you can easily reference it back to the

parts list.

before your

ﬁrst use

important safeguards 1

before your rst use 3

additional safety tips 5

helpful hits 5

pressure cooker parts list 7

using your pressure cooker 9

using your pressure cooker in delay mode 12

making rice in your pressure cooker 14

helpful hints for cooking rice in

your pressure cooker 15

care and cleaning 16

limited warranty 18

table of

contents

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Do not use the pressure cooker without liquid; this could damage the

pressure cooker severely.

• Do not use pressure cooker for storage purposes.

• TO PREVENT A SERIOUS SCALDING INJURY NEVER ATTEMPT TO FORCE

THE PRESSURE COOKER LID OPEN. If the lid has any resistance this means

that it is still under pressure. Forcing the lid open can cause hot liquids

and/or steam to escape from the pressure cooker and cause a scalding

injury.

• Always keep hands and face away from the vent holes on the

PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE when reducing pressure.

• Use extreme caution when removing lid after cooking. Lift straight up

and always tilt the lid away from you, so any remaining steam is blocked

from your face.

• Never attempt to open lid while cooking, or before the PRESSURE

INDICATOR PIN has dropped. Do not attempt to defeat this safety

feature by forcing the lid open. If the lid does not freely open with no

resistance this means that there is still pressure in the pot, forcing the lid

open can cause serious burn injuries.

• Do not cover or block the PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE or PRESSURE

INDICATOR PIN VALVE. This could cause over-pressurization of your

pressure cooker which could result in a scalding injury.

• Do not touch the pot or lid except for the handle immediately after

using.

• To avoid burns, allow food to cool before tasting. The temperature of

the food gets considerably hotter than with conventional cooking.

• Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker: wine,

beer, bouillon, fruit juices, water and more.

• After becoming familiar with your pressure cooker, you can convert

conventional recipes for pressure cooking. In general, reduce

cooking times by two thirds. The amount of liquid used may also have

to be adjusted because there is very little evaporation from the

pressure cooker. Reduce the amount of liquid so there is only about

1/2 cup more than desired in the nished product. Remember, however,

there must always be some liquid in the pressure cooker to form the

necessary steam. Try this formula: 1 cup of liquid for the rst 15 minutes of

pressure cooking then 1/3 cup of liquid for each subsequent 15 minutes.

• WARNING: Do not ll the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that

expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ll the

unit over 1/2 full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the PRESSURE

RELEASE VALVE and cause over-pressurization in the cooker which could

cause contents to eject from the pressure cooker.

• Since avors are more concentrated, reduce amounts of herbs and

seasonings when converting conventional recipes. Fresh herbs are

better for pressure cooking than dried herbs.

• Increase cooking times by about ten percent when cooking in high

altitudes over 3,500 feet.

• When you are using frozen meats in your recipes, the cooking time does

not need to be altered. Pressure will not be achieved until the internal

temperature in the pot is 40 degrees higher than the boiling point of

water. The cooking time will not begin until pressure is achieved; it will

just take longer to come to pressure.

• Always examine the SEALING GASKET, PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, and

PRESSURE INDICATOR PIN before each use. Make sure the SEALING

GASKET is free of any tears, and the PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE and

PRESSURE INDICATOR PIN are clear of any foreign matter.

• WARNING: Never attempt to open lid while under pressure!!! Do not

attempt to force the lid open. If the lid does not freely open with no

resistance this means that there is still pressure in the pot, forcing the lid

open can cause serious burn injuries.

• When releasing steam manually, evaporation of some liquid may occur

(i.e. when making rice or risotto). This is normal, but caution must be

used to prevent injury. Do not release steam manually if cooking liquid

ingredients such as soups, stews, and stocks. Unplug pressure cooker

and allow pressure to dissipate on its own, usually about 30 – 40 minutes.

• Read this manual thoroughly and follow all recommendations.

• Be familiar with the recipe and have all ingredients ready before you

begin.

• Be sure the lid is secured properly before beginning by checking that

the OPEN/CLOSE INDICATOR PIN is retracted.

• You may wish to brown some meats before cooking with other

ingredients. To do so, set the TIMER and press the START button and

preheat pressure cooker without lid. Add oil and brown meat.

additional

safety tips

helpful

hints

pressure cooker

parts list

Pressure Indicator Pin - Top Side

Pressure Release Device

Pressure Indicator Pin - Bottom

Side

Pressure Release Valve - Bottom

Side (under attached anti-clog

cover)

Anti Clog Cover

Open/Close Indicator Pin

Lid

Sealing Gasket

Removable Cooking Pot

Housing

Control Panel

Timer

Rack

Spoon

Ladle

Rice Measuring Cup

Condensation Collector

Grounded Power Cord

10.

11.

11a.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Images throughout this manual may vary slightly from actual product

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11a

13 14

15 16

1. Gather all ingredients and be familiar with your recipe.

Pour required amount of liquid into removable cooking

pot, and then add food. Use the cooking rack, if

desired. Never load the REMOVABLE COOKING POT

above the maximum ingredient level line marked

“2/3 MAX PC” on cooking pot. When cooking foods

that expand during cooking such as rice or dried

vegetables, do not ll the unit over 1/2 full. Over lling

may cause a risk of clogging the PRESSURE RELEASE

VALVE and developing excess pressure.

See instructions for cooking rice on page 14.

2. Make sure the SEALING GASKET is securely positioned

in the inner lid. The metal bracket inside the pressure

cooker lid should be sitting inside the groove in the

middle of the SEALING GASKET. Always examine the

SEALING GASKET before installing and before each use.

Make sure it is free of any tears or foreign matter.

3. Place lid on pressure cooker and turn clockwise

until the OPEN/CLOSE INDICATOR PIN is in the closed

position (retracted). Do not attempt to cook in your

pressure cooker unless you visually see that the OPEN/

CLOSE INDICATOR PIN is retracted.

4. Set the PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE to the SEAL position

(see gure 1).

5. Plug power cord into unit rst and then into a

120 volt / 60 Hz AC outlet. The unit will beep and the

LED will display 8:88 for 1 second and then will change

to default cooking time of 0:03 minutes. The time

can be adjusted from 0:03 minutes up to 2:00 hours.

The time reects the cooking time AFTER pressure

has been reached and does not include preheating

time. The pressure cooker is now in standby mode.

6. Press + or – to adjust the cooking time specied for the recipe in one

minute increments. You can also press and hold the + or – button to

scroll at a faster rate. Once the desired time is displayed press the

START button. The red HEAT light will illuminate during the preheat

process. The TIMER will not start until the operating pressure has been

reached.

7. When the operating pressure has been reached the green COOK

light will illuminate and the TIMER will begin. At any time during the

HEAT and COOK cycles you can press the WARM/CANCEL button to

reset the cooking time.

8. After pressure cooking is complete the green COOK light will turn off

and the orange WARM light will illuminate indicating that the cooker

is in keep warm mode. The TIMER will display elapsed TIME in WARM

mode.

9. The pressure can be released manually or on its own. If a recipe

states "let pressure drop on its own," unplug the cooker and let sit

until the LID removes without any resistance, approximately 30 – 40

minutes depending on volume of food in the cooker. When recipe

states "reduce pressure at once" or “reduce pressure manually”,

unplug the cooker and turn the PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE to the VENT

position to release steam and pressure. (See Figure 2). Use caution

when manually releasing pressure as hot steam will be released,

we recommend using tongs or a kitchen towel to turn the pressure

release valve.

WARNING: Never manually vent the pressure cooker when cooking

liquid ingredients such as such as soups, stews, and stocks. Press the

WARM/CANCEL button and unplug the cooker from the outlet. Wait

30 – 40 minutes before attempting to open the lid. If the lid has any

resistance when attempting to open wait additional time until it freely

opens with no resistance. If your LID is still difcult to open or has any

resistance, contact our customer service department at (866) 479-3390.

10. Pressure is completely reduced when the following 3 conditions exist:

the PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE is in the VENT position, (see Figure 2)

and you no longer hear steam escaping from the PRESSURE RELEASE

VALVE and the PRESSURE INDICATOR PIN has dropped and the LID

opens freely with no force. Only then is it safe to remove pressure

cooker lid and serve food. Remove the lid by grasping the LID HANDLE

and twisting counter-clockwise to the UNLOCK position. Lift straight

up and always tilt the lid away from you, so any remaining steam

is blocked from your face. As a safety feature, the lid will not open

unless all pressure is reduced. DO NOT force the lid open if it does not

open freely, this means that the unit is still under pressure.

910

using your

pressure cooker

Figure 1

Figure 2

using your

pressure cooker

Power Interruption:

In the event of a power outage during the HEAT or COOK cycle your

pressure cooker will remember the time that was remaining at the time

of the outage. If the power has been restored within 6 hours from the

outage the pressure cooker TIMER will restart where it left off. If the power

has been out for longer than 45 minutes reset the pressure cooker to the

time that was remaining on the TIMER display when power was restored.

This will allow the pressure cooker to reach pressure before the timer

restarts.

Adding Time:

You can add cooking time by simply pressing + or – during the standby

mode. If you need to adjust the time once preheat or cooking has started

press WARM/CANCEL and reset the time.

Warm/Cancel:

When pressure cooking is complete, the pressure cooker will

automatically switch to keep warm and stay in this mode up to 4 hours.

The TIMER will count the elapsed time the pressure cooker has been in

keep warm mode up to 4 hours. Once 4 hours has elapsed the pressure

cooker will revert back to Standby mode. To manually switch to keep

warm mode press the WARM/CANCEL button until the orange WARM

indicator light is illuminated.

Cooking Pot Markings:

Inside the removable cooking pot are two sets of markings. One side

is marked “2/3 MAX PC”, which indicates the maximum ll line when

cooking any food, other than rice in the pressure cooker. The other side

has markings for cooking rice. When pressure cooking rice, never ll the

pressure cooker more than 1/2 full.

(Cont'd.)

using your pressure cooker

in delay mode

1. Follow steps 1 – 4 from the Using Your Pressure Cooker section of this

manual.

2. Plug power cord into the appliance rst and then into a 120 volt / 60 Hz

AC outlet. The unit will beep and the LED will display 8:88 for 1 second

and then will change to default cooking time of 0:03 minutes. The time

can be adjusted from 0:03 minutes up to 2:00 hours. The time reects

the cooking time AFTER pressure has been reached and does not

include preheating time.

3. Press + or – to adjust the cooking time specied for the recipe in one

minute increments. You can also press and hold the + or – button to

scroll at a faster rate.

4. Once the cooking time has been set press the DELAY button to set

the amount of time before the pressure cooker begins the preheat

process. The display will change to the default DELAY time of 0:10. The

DELAY time can be adjusted from 0:10 minutes up to 9:00 hours.

5. Press + or – to adjust the DELAY time in ten minute increments. You can

also press and hold the + or – button to scroll at a faster rate.

6. Press the START button to begin the DELAY timer, the HEAT light will

begin to blink indicating that the DELAY countdown timer has started.

The display will show the time left before the pressure cooker begins

the preheat process.

7. Once the DELAY time has expired the pressure cooker will beep once

and the TIMER will display the set time to cook once pressure has been

reached. The red HEAT light will illuminate steadily during the preheat

process. The TIMER will not start until the operating pressure has been

reached.

8. When the operating pressure has been reached the green COOK

light will illuminate and the TIMER will begin to countdown. At any time

during the HEAT and COOK cycles you can press the WARM/CANCEL

button to reset the cooking time.

WARNING: Never use the DELAY timer when cooking foods that contain

meats, dairy products, eggs or any product that requires refrigeration.

making rice in your

pressure cooker

A note about the measuring cup provided with your Pressure Cooker

Your Pressure Cooker is able to cook a maximum of 6 cups of raw rice,

which is the equivalent of 12 cups of cooked rice. A rice cooker cup is

equivalent to 6 ounces, or approx 3/4 of a cup. This is why it is important

to use the RICE MEASURING CUP that comes with your rice cooker and

not a standard 8-ounce cup measure to ensure perfect results every

time.

When pressure cooking rice, the combined volume or rice and water

must not exceed the 6-cup marking as indicated on the inside of the

REMOVABLE COOKING POT. Once you become familiar with cooking

rice in your pressure cooker you can experiment with different volumes of

water to suit your personal taste as long as the combined volume does

not exceed the 6 cup marking.

1. When making 6 cups rice, use 6 RICE MEASURE CUPS of rice, place rice

into the REMOVABLE COOKING POT. Fill pot with water to the 6 mark

and indicated on the side on the pot.

2. As a general rule, when cooking 2 cups (or less) of uncooked rice, use

1 tablespoon of butter or oil. For measurements greater than 2 cups,

use 2 tablespoons of butter or oil. This will prevent foaming during the

cooking process.

3. For white rice set TIMER for 5-10 minutes, for brown rice 15-20 minutes.

You can adjust the time up or down to suit your personal taste.

4. When time has elapsed the pressure cooker will automatically switch

to Keep Warm. You can release the pressure manually or let the

pressure drop on its own (30-40 minutes). Use caution if releasing the

pressure manually as hot steam or liquid will be ejected from the

Pressure Release Valve.

using your pressure cooker

in delay mode

(Cont'd.)

9. After pressure cooking is complete the green COOK light will turn off

and the orange WARM light will illuminate indicating that the cooker

is in keep warm mode. The TIMER will display elapsed TIME is WARM

mode.

10. The pressure can be released manually or on its own. If a recipe states

"let pressure drop on its own," unplug the cooker and let sit until the

lid removes without any resistance, approximately 30 – 40 minutes

depending on volume of food in the cooker. When recipe states

"reduce pressure at once" or “reduce pressure manually”, unplug the

cooker and turn the PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE to the VENT position to

release steam and pressure. (See Figure 2). Use caution when manually

releasing pressure as hot steam will be released, we recommend using

tongs or a kitchen towel to turn the pressure release valve. WARNING!

Never manually vent the pressure cooker when cooking liquid

ingredients such as such as soups, stews, and stocks. Press the WARM/

CANCEL button and unplug the cooker from the outlet. Wait 30 – 40

minutes before attempting to open the lid. If the lid has any resistance

when attempting to open wait additional time until it freely opens with

no resistance.

11. Pressure is completely reduced when the following 3 conditions exist:

the PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE is in the VENT position, (see Figure 2)

and you no longer hear steam escaping from the PRESSURE RELEASE

VALVE and the PRESSURE INDICATOR PIN has dropped and the LID

opens freely with no force. Only then is it safe to remove pressure

cooker lid and serve food. Remove the lid by grasping the LID HANDLE

and twisting counter-clockwise to the UNLOCK position. Lift straight

up and always tilt the lid away from you, so any remaining steam is

blocked from your face. As a safety feature, the lid will not open unless

all pressure is reduced. DO NOT force the lid open if it does not open

freely, this means that the unit is still under pressure.

13 14

Washing White Rice:

When rice is milled some bran and residues adhere to the surface of the

rice. You can remove these residues by rst washing the rice with water

before cooking. This will remove excess starch & residues, which will

provide you with much whiter, ufer rice. Remember to always use the

RICE MEASURING CUP provided to accurately measure the rice. Add the

desired amount of rice to the REMOVABLE COOKING POT. Fill with cold

water until all of the rice is submerged. Wash the rice by simply stirring the

rice around in the water and rubbing between your hands. You will notice

that the color of the water will become cloudy as the rice is cleaned.

Without spilling the rice tip the REMOVABLE COOKING POT to remove the

cloudy water and repeat several times until the water remains clear.

Cooking Other Types of Rice:

Your Pressure Cooker can handle a wide variety or rice such as long grain

rice, wild rice, yellow rice, brown rice, basmati rice, etc. When cooking

rice other than short grain white rice it will be necessary to increase the

amount of water by up to 4 oz and then adjust to suit your own personal

taste.

helpful hints for cooking

rice in your pressure cooker

care and

cleaning

1. Allow pressure cooker to cool completely before cleaning. Unplug the

power cord from the outlet and then from the pressure cooker.

2. Clean all parts as follows:

A. PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE

i. Wash in warm soapy water and ensure if is free of any foreign

matter.

B. ANTI CLOG COVER

i. The cover is placed over the Pressure Release Valve. To remove,

pull straight out. Wash in warm soapy water and ensure that no

foreign matter is stuck on the cover. Replace back on Pressure

Release Valve after inspecting valve as outlined in next step.

C. PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE

i. Check the valve and use a narrow utensil, if necessary, to poke

through the valve and ensure that it is clear and that no food

particles adhere to the walls, thus blocking the steam from being

freely. Replace the Anti-Clog Cover back onto the valve.

D. PRESSURE INDICATOR PIN

i. Inspect from inner lid side and ensure that pin moves freely up and

down, and that no foreign matter is stuck to the pin or silicone

washer.

E. LID

i. Wash in warm soapy water.

F. SEALING GASKET

i. Wash in warm soapy water. Check SEALING GASKET for any tears

or foreign matter.

G. RACK

i. Wash in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

H. REMOVABLE COOKING POT

i. Wash in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

care and

cleaning

(Cont'd.)

I. HOUSING

i. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse

the housing in water or any other liquid.

J. SPOON

i. Wash in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

K. LADLE

i. Wash in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

L. RICE MEASURING CUP

i. Wash in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

M. CONDENSATION COLLECTOR

i. Wash in warm soapy water.

N. GROUNDED POWER CORD

i. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the

cord in water or any other liquid.

3. Do not store pressure cooker with LID in the closed position as this will

reduce the life of the SEALING GASKET since it will stay compressed

during non-use.

This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in the

mechanical and electrical parts, arising under normal usage and care

in this product for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase

provided you are able to present a valid proof-of-purchase. A valid

proof-of-purchase is a receipt specifying item, date purchased, and

cost of item. A gift receipt with date of purchase and item is also an

acceptable proof-of-purchase. Product is intended for household use

only. Any commercial use voids the warranty.

This warranty covers the original retail purchaser or gift recipient. During

the applicable warranty period within normal household use, we will

repair or replace, at our discretion, any mechanical or electrical part

which proves defective, or replace unit with a comparable model.

To obtain service under the terms of this warranty, call Toll Free

(866) 479-3390.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS UNITS PURCHASED AND USED WITHIN THE

UNITED STATES AND DOES NOT COVER:

• Damages from improper installation.

• Defects other than manufacturing defects.

• Damages from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper

care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.

• Damage from service by other than an authorized dealer or service

center.

This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other

rights to which you are entitled which may vary from state to state.

limited

warranty

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Model: BAPCR010

Category: Pressure cookers

Type: Owner's manual

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