Soon it might be time to replace ours. I bought one of these last Christmas for my mother and we have used it a lot and we love it but it just stopped working and says error 4 so I don’t understand what that means but I am very dissapointed in your product, Hi Gina – it is not my product. Add your herbs and salt and pepper and fresh garlic on top as usual. 1) Power Cooker, a 10 qt. Not a customer friendly company from my experience. * There’s no guarantee that any company will be around in the future, but given the success of the Instant Pot (it’s the best selling digital PC on Amazon) it’s likely that replacement parts for the Instant Pot will be available. My question is how can you get longer cook times then what is programmed. Hi Lori – here’s a link to my pot roast recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-pot-roast/ The cook time is the same in the XL. She’s a faithful PCT reader and just passionate about the Instant Pot. Have only used it a couple of times and really have to play with it. Make sure that all the steam has dissipated from the cooker. How much water did you use? I have the 10quart. Happy Holidays! Is the 7.2 enough? Their focus is not on pressure cookers; it’s on all the products this marketing company sells. Your email address will not be published. Thanks. Thanks so much for sharing this information.. The Black Friday price of $69 is a great value for the 6 quart Instant Pot for sure. I just purchased the xl pro 6 and would like to know if their are any Diabetic recipes available, in very much need of as boyfriend was just diagnosed with diabetes. At the completion of the cooking cycle, the unit will automatically shift to the KEEP WARM mode. You have to use it regularly to enjoy it. Are you saying when using an intant pot recipe that says to set on manual, high pressure for xx minutes that using the preprogrammed buttons and adjusting the time for the same minutes comes out alright? Have you tried calling or using their chat on their website? Thanks Sigrid for sharing your research. How long should I cook it for pulled bbq pork and how. Let the beans soak for 1 hour without opening the pressure cooker. Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes I just press the chicken/meat button with the lid off and there is more than enough heat to brown beef. Any ideas on how to saute/brown things? Everything has turned out great following the recipes, I’ve never had to move chicken/ meat over the 15 minutes unless I’m cooking a real large portion. The roasts I make are Soooooooo good my little family leaves very little leftovers, for sure not enough for another meal for all of us just 1 of us! On mine, it’s the top button on the right side, ( Keep Warm/Sauté/Cancel button ). Check that the sealing ring is properly in place and that the float valve (the little thing that comes up with the PC) has the mini sealing ring attached correctly as well. Is this correct? Hi Shelbery – did you perhaps hit the delay timer? All the recipes for the Instant Pot and the Fagor will work in the XL. So it doesn’t matter which button you use, chose the button with the closest cook time to the time in the recipe. Beyond thrilled, actually!! Cover Instant Pot with a glass lid or a plate and let it raise for 25-30 minutes. If you or a loved one or family member were injured by an exploding pressure cooker or a pressure cooker whose lid could be opened even while the contents of the cooker were still under pressure, you may be entitled to compensation for any medical bills, surgical costs, prescription painkillers, lost income, scarring and disfigurement, and mental pain and anguish … I still am a little intimidated to use mine, but as I read more, I’m feeling more confindent. Thank you for the great review and information. A large pot of soup with cold ingredients can take as long as 20 minutes to come to pressure. Hello! Is this only mine or does everyone else have this problem? Yes, adjust your time to 8 hours on the PPCXL. Hi Peggy – yes, that’s normal. If the unit is difficult to open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Look at the inside of the lid pictures in this post https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-use-the-power-pressure-cooker-xl/ and see if the little white gasket is on your lid. I recommend practicing bringing it to pressure with just water to familiarize yourself with the XL. I have to questions… 1. do I have to use a rack? Thank you for all of the research you have done along with the great tips, ideas and recipes. You’ll need to contact the manufacturer. I’m trying to use the slow cooker setting but it doesn’t heat up. Once familiar with the “one-touch” pre-set system, you’ll find that many of your favorite family recipes can be cooked perfectly in a fraction of the time. Hi Dohnia – here’s my post on converting recipes https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-convert-a-recipe-into-a-pressure-cooker-recipe/. I have a pressure cooker xl. Pressure switch malfunction http://www.powerpressurecooker.com/downloads/PPC-772_8QT_%20IB_TP_ENG_V8_170526.pdf, A lot of steam coming out of lid area even though the valve popped up. I hope it’s cooking with the p showing. Hi Margaret – I’m not aware of an 800 number, but here’s their customer service number 1-973-287-5159. My settings seemed to operate as intended. I wanted to adjust the time for pulled pork and it doesn’t go higher than 60 min. I cannot find the manual for my Power Cooker Plus, where can I find it online? When I made the Spaghetti and Lasagna from the book that came with my XL the Red Pressure indicator did not rise.. Is that normal? I am t rying to figure whether I can d0 this with the new pot Ijust got. Set Instant Pot to yogurt function LESS (use adjust button to get it to less, it should say 24 hours). I have seen the picture showing how to position it pointing to the arroww but I no longer have an arrow. I purchased a Wolfgang Puck 8 qt. Last time I tried, I got applesauce too. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Hi Zoe – perfectly normal. Hi Judy – first you have to select a pre-set button like chicken, then immediately press the time adjustment button to change the time. Have you tried that button? The slow cooker button doesn’t pressure cook. Hi Patti – I haven’t tried it, but I think this recipe should work http://maomaomom.com/yogurt-diy/. great flavor. Hi Cindy – I like to use a half size bundt pan (6 cups) https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bundt-cake/. https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-bbq-wings/. info ASAP. Others have used nail polish to mark the steam release valve. I recently purchased a Power Pressure Cooker XL from Sam’s. Hi Sarah – I haven’t done any water bath canning in the pressure cooker, but it’s my understanding you should follow the same rules as you would use on the stove top water bath canning. Debbie. Thankyou, I could find nothing about it, and was curious. My only complaint is the finish on the pan, I wish it was stainless instead of coated. I am also unsure on how to activate the sauté button. – You can brown meat and then uses the slow cooking feature – in fact, I think you should and also saute onions before slow cooking. Foe all I know there were 2 cookers and the lids got mixed. Hi Terrie – the trivet is used to keep food or pans off of the bottom of the pressure cooker and the steamer tray is used to steam or cook two things at once. It depends on what you’re cooking and how long it takes too cook it. Hi Bill – slow cook with the lid on and seal it if you don’t want much evaporation. How do you steam vegetables, like broccoli in the power xl pressure cooker? Barbara, What are your thoughts on my original question? The reason I think this is the wrong lid is because even with out the pan or the lid gasket, one of the locks in the lid strikes something when I attempt to latch it. • This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded, 120V electrical outlet only. Power Pressure Cooker XL Model PPC780 (New and Never Used) No Box Included Owners Manual included. You may think differently, especially if you’re looking for a lower cost digital pressure cooker, and that’s fine. https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/easy-pressure-cooker-pulled-pork/. The hole is the float valve and the steam should push it closed before the time starts to count down. Hi Diana – The E3 error code means that your unit has overheated. When I match it up to pressure cook Hi Dorothy – the E4 error means there’s not enough liquid in the pot. I have a Power Cooker Plus. My carnitas recipe calls for 1 hour and 30 minutes on high and then release the pressure naturally. Has Many Multiple Uses such as: Canning, Soups/Stews, Vegetables, Chicken/Meat, Timer, Keep Warm features. You can view the Power Pressure Cooker XL manual for more information and order replacement parts on their website.. This is common and happens when the pressure cooker does not have enough liquid. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. As the pressure cooker is a new kitchen aid to me I am nervous to use it without a recipe to follow. Hi Julie – have you tried lids for pots and pans for the stovetop? Do not use any other electrical outlet. How much water do I put when using the power pressure cooker XL? Hi Nancy yes, it starts with a 2 hour cook time, then use the cook time selector to adjust to 6 hours or 12 hours. (It’s been reported that new models now have a saute button!). I unplugged it and waited 10 minutes to restart it. does not address anything regarding the slow cooking feature or recipes. Hi how do I use the slow cooker? Sorry you’ve had trouble Kelle. Beth, I use the Power Pressure Cooker 3+ times a week for the last 2 years. My mother In law always made them and browned pork chops and put it all in the pressure cooker and the meat was tender andrhepotaotoes awesome. Always open the lid away from you to avoid skin contact with any remaining heat or steam. The “sealed” cooking process eliminates messy stovetop spills while “trapping” heat, making for cooler kitchens and easier cleanups. At 30 minutes, it’s done through but tough. It does not lock in place. Hi Desiree – “When a specific cooking program is selected, the unit will display the default time in the LED window and the “Food:Quick” indicator below the LED window will light. If my slow cooker recipe calls for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low, which time do I choose? Also, the other day my husband tried to start it and he pushed the meat button but didn’t push the other button to make it cook for more time and it went ahead and started so we tried to push the cancel button to start over and it wouldn’t work either. Hi Paula – sounds like the gasket or the inner lid was not in place properly. Hi, I have the 6qt Power pressure cooker XL, bought it about 2 yrs ago. Hope this helps. Jun 17, 2020 - Recipes for the Power Pressure Cooker XL distributed by Tristar Products, Inc. . I want to cook some ham hocks so the meat falls off the bone. Is there an instruction manual online anywhere? You’ll need to be sure you elevation is less than 2,000 if you want to can in the XL. I can only recommend water canning in it. Is there a way around this? Hi Vanessa – that’s frustrating. If it needs a little more time, can I use the cook setting for 15-30 min? So the pressure adjust button is the pressure in the pot like when I can something I have to press it first or do I just press canning and cook time or do I have to press the pressure adjust first and let the pressure build up first I’m new at this and it didn’t come with a book to explain. Thanks for the advice! If you want a tender, fall apart beef chuck roast I typically cook it 75 to 90 minutes. Hi I have a 10 quart power pressure XL and I absolutely love love love it. Again, the spices/herbs come out tasting more wonderful and the meat it more tender. what’s the problem? None of the buttons do anything unless I have the lid on and locked into place. The steam forces the float valve closed which allows the pressure to build. Hi Sarah – I typically leave it closed all the time. Hey i have the pressure cooker xl and the lid will close if the pot is not in but will not when my pot is in please help. How do you set the pressure level. Large boneless skinless chicken breasts cook in about 6 minutes, which should be plenty of time for mini potatoes and carrots piled on top as well. For example, at my altitude, if a recipe has a cook time of 30 minutes at sea level, technically I should add an extra 3 minutes to account for my altitude (0.10 × 30 minutes = 3 minutes extra). Thank you. Which may be why you’re having a hard time finding a recipe. You’ll need to contact them to express your disappointment with their product and to see if you have any recourse. So nice to hear you’re loving it. HI, and thanks for the review! Today I am trying my 6 quart for the first time with a Spanish chicken stew. How and when do you know it’s on saute? Hi Angela – here’s a link to my guide to cooking pasta in the pressure cooker. The other one I bought at the same time and used 8 times and the E1 lit up. The instructions are available online. Turkey breast – use the same process above for a turkey breast. I’ll give it a chance and play with it more. I don’t want to over cook or under cook. Hi Rosanne – yes, you can use the Power Pressure Cooker XL like a crock pot. Avoid sugary foods (ice cream, sodas etc). Please, if possible, can you give me an example on setting it for 40 minutes and 3 minutes? I haven’t even turned it on!