Summary of Bean Cooker
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Tm u s e r m a n u a l.
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 a quick look at your cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3: Important Safeguards
1 important safeguards when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1 . Read all instructions prior to first use . 2 . Do not touch hot surfaces – use handles . 3 . To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or ap...
Page 4: Save These Instructions
2 23 . Some foods are not intended for pressure cookers . Please do not cook any of the following foods in this cooker: applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, oatmeal/cereals, noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, split peas, or pearl barley . These foods tend to froth, foam, and sputter, and can result in clogg...
Page 5: Introduction
3 introduction thank you for purchasing the ez bean cooker! Manufactured with state of the art technology, this cooker uses pressurized cooking to turn dry beans into a tasty meal or side dish in minutes instead of hours – no presoaking required! With our easy, preset buttons just add ingredients, s...
Page 6: Parts & Features
4 lid handle lid pressure release valve float valve anti-block shield rubber gasket inside of cover gasket ring of float valve exterior of cooker base power supply cord digital control panel exterior pot handle inner cooking pot push rod gasket retainer ring opening lid removing gasket installing ga...
Page 7: Digital Control Panel
5 1 . Indicator lights – shows current cycle: heating up (cycle takes approximately 20 minutes), pressure cooking, and release pressure . 2 . Preset lentils/low pressure - 12 minutes 3 . Preset blackeye peas - 15 minutes 4 . Preset black beans - 30 minutes 5 . Preset navy beans - 35 minutes 6 . Pres...
Page 8: Before First Use
6 before first use 1 . Remove all packaging materials from your ez bean cooker . Take the inner cooking pot out and remove and discard any protective paper or materials . Remove any promotional labels from the cooker . Do not remove any safety sticker warnings from lid. 2 . Make sure that you have r...
Page 9: Low Pressure Setting
7 b . At the end of the pressure cooking cycle a buzzer will sound to notify you that the beans are done . The cooker will automatically turn heat off . Push the stop button once to turn off buzzer . C . Using extreme caution (you may wear an oven mitt or use tongs or a similar utensil), turn the pr...
Page 10: Basic Recipes
8 basic recipes use the following directions to prepare all of the beans that you cook in the ez bean cooker: dry beans are a raw agricultural product; they must be cleaned and sorted to ensure that any debris is removed prior to cooking . 1 . Spread dry beans onto a flat surface (such as a baking s...
Page 11: Safety Features
9 adding additional time to recipes the preset buttons on the ez bean cooker are designed to cook your beans perfectly every time . However, dry beans are a raw agricultural product and their moisture content may vary depending upon the region the beans came from, the time of year, and the age of th...
Page 12: Cleaning & Care
10 cleaning & care routine cleaning is essential to keep your ez bean cooker in its best condition . After each use, the cooker should be cleaned and stored as directed: 1 . Always turn off the cooker and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning . Make sure the cooker is cool to th...
Page 13: Troubleshooting
11 if any part of the cooker is warm, use extreme caution when handling the appliance or wait until it has cooled completely before attempting any of the suggested solutions . Troubleshooting problem potential reasons solutions lid will not close or lock gasket is not properly installed reinstall th...
Page 14: Limited Warranty
12 limited warranty this appliance is warranted for 90 days from the date of original purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal residential usage and care. If appliance proves defective within the warranty period, return postage prepaid with valid proof of purchase and a lett...
Page 15: Simple Recipes & Time Chart
13 simple recipes & time chart use as a tasty side dish or incorporate these beans into your own recipes; refer to page 8 for cooker operation instructions . These simple recipes make very mildly flavored beans - adjust to suit your own preferences . Make sure to add any salt at the end of the cook ...
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14 variety amount water vegetable oil optional seasonings cook time navy beans 1 pound 8 cups 4 teaspoons 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons oregano leaves ½ teaspoon ground thyme preset button pink beans 1 pound 8 cups 4 teaspoons 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground...
Page 17: Meal Recipes
15 meal recipes black bean dip part 1 1 pound black beans 8 cups water 4 teaspoons vegetable oil first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored beans . Then rinse beans with cold water . Next, place the sorted and rinsed beans in the inner cooking pot of the ez be...
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16 black beans and rice part 1 1 pound black beans 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 5 cups water ½ teaspoon onion powder 4 teaspoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried marjoram first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored be...
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17 hummus part 1 1 pound garbanzo beans 8 cups water 4 teaspoons vegetable oil first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored beans . Then rinse beans with cold water . Next, place the sorted and rinsed beans in the inner cooking pot of the ez bean cooker; add the...
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18 pinto bean dip part 1 1 pound pinto beans 8 cups water 4 teaspoons vegetable oil first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored beans . Then rinse beans with cold water . Next, place the sorted and rinsed beans in the inner cooking pot of the ez bean cooker; ad...
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19 tex mex beans 1 pound pinto beans 1 tablespoon garlic powder 8 cups water ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon mexican seasoning first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign materia...
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20 navy bean soup 1 pound navy beans 1 teaspoon celery salt 8 cups water 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder first, sort beans: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored beans . The...
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21 red beans and rice part 1 1 pound light red kidney beans 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 5 cups water 1 bay leaf 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 2 p...
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22 chili con carne 1 pound light red kidney beans 1 (6oz) can mexican tomato paste 5 cups water 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 ½ pounds ground chuck, browned 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (8oz...
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23 hoppin’ john part 1 1 pound blackeye peas 1 teaspoon garlic powder 7 cups water 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground thyme first, sort the blackeye peas: remove and discard any foreign material or shriveled/discolored blackeye peas . Then rinse with cold water . N...