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6.0-Quart Pressure Cooker

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Table of Contents Package Contents
Package Contents 3 1 x 6.0-Quart Pressure Cooker
Specifications 3 1 x Inner Pot
Important Safeguards 4 1 x Steam Rack
Getting To Know Your 8 1 x Recipe Book
Pressure Cooker 1 x User Manual
Before First Use 16
1 x Quick Reference Guide
Cooking Functions 18
Care & Maintenance 26
Troubleshooting 29
Warranty Information 32
Customer Support 33 Specifications
Model CMC-CO601-SUS

Power Supply AC 120V, 50/60Hz

Rated Power 1100W

Low Pressure: 5.1–8 psi

Working (35–55 kPA)
Pressure High Pressure: 9.4–12.3
psi (65–86 kPA)

6.0 qt / 5.7 L
Capacity
(serves 4–6 people)

Temperature
77°–410°F
Range

Dimensions 12.8 x 12.8 x 14.4 in /

32.5 x 32.5 x 36.5 cm

Weight 11.9 lb / 5.4 kg

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 READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions when using your pressure cooker. Read all instructions.

Key Safety Points • Unplug when not in use and before

cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
• This appliance cooks under pressure. on or taking off parts, and before
Improper use may result in burn cleaning or storage.
injuries. Make sure unit is properly
• Close supervision is necessary when
closed before operating. See Pressure
the pressure cooker is used by or
Cooker Lid (page 12).
near children.
• CAUTION: Always properly lock and
• Children should be supervised to
seal the lid before pressure cooking.
ensure that they do not play with the
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pressure cooker.
handles. Never move the cooker
• Do not allow children to clean or perform
while it is in use.
maintenance on the pressure cooker.
• Use caution when opening the
• Do not use your pressure cooker if
pressure cooker, as hot steam may
it is damaged, not working, or if the
come out, creating a safety hazard.
cord or plug is damaged. Contact
• Do not block any ventilation Customer Support (see page 33).
openings. Hot steam is released
• Using accessories or replacement
through openings. Keep your hands
parts not recommended by COSORI
and face clear of openings.
may cause injuries. Using any other
• Do not touch the steam release pressure cooker lids or inner pots
valve or the area near the valve while may cause injury and damage to the
cooking. Do not cover the area with a pressure cooker.
cloth.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Always use heat-resistant gloves,
• Do not place the pressure cooker or
pads, or oven mitts when handling
any of its parts on a stove, near gas or
hot materials.
electric burners, or in a heated oven.
• Never use the pressure cooker
• Do not put food, liquid, or foreign
without the inner pot in place.
objects on the heating plate.
• Do not force the lid open. Only
• Always make sure the heating
open the lid after all pressure has
element is clean before inserting the
been released and the float valve has
inner pot.
dropped back down into the lid.
• To disconnect, press CANCEL, then
General Safety remove plug from wall outlet.
• Ensure the heating plate is clean and
• To protect against electric shock, do the underside of the inner pot is dry
not immerse the pressure cooker, before inserting the inner pot.
cord, or plug in water or liquid. • Be extremely cautious when moving
your pressure cooker (or removing

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General Safety Cont. While Cooking

the inner pot) if it contains hot oil or • CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.
other hot liquids. Cook only in the removable inner
• Always place the inner pot on a pot. Do not put any liquid directly into
heat-resistant surface after removing the pressure cooker.
it from the pressure cooker. • Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant
• Do not use the included steam rack surface away from heat sources or
and inner pot in a microwave, on a liquids.
stove or grill, or in an oven. • The removable inner pot is extremely
• Do not clean with metal scouring hot during use and can be heavy
pads. Metal fragments can break off when full of ingredients.
the pad and touch electrical parts, • Extreme caution should be exercised
creating a risk of electric shock. when using containers constructed of
• Do not place anything on top of your materials other than metal or glass.
pressure cooker. • Before use, make sure all vent
• Do not store anything inside your openings are clear of food debris.
pressure cooker or removable inner • Always move the pressure release
pot other than recommended switch to ‘Seal’ when using
COSORI accessories. pressurized cooking programs.
• The pressure cooker is not intended • Hot steam from the steam release
to be operated by means of an valve can cause burns.
external timer or separate remote- • Always make sure the sealing ring is
control system. properly secured in the sealing ring
• This pressure cooker is not intended rack.
for use by persons (including • Always make sure the pressure
children) with reduced physical, cooker is properly closed before
sensory, or mental capabilities, pressure cooking.
or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been • Never use your pressure cooker
given supervision or instruction without adding liquid, as this will
concerning use of the pressure seriously damage the cooker.
cooker by a person responsible for • Do not exceed the maximum fill line
their safety. (see Inner Pot, page 13).
• Do not tamper with any of the safety • CAUTION: Avoid recipes that call for
mechanisms beyond instructed in more than ¼ cup / 60 mL of oil or fat
Care & Maintenance (page 26). content. Using hot oil during pressure
• Only use as directed in this manual. cooking may cause burns.
Do not use for any purpose other • Do not fill the inner pot higher than
than its intended use. the “PC MAX—2/3” line (Pressure
• Not for commercial use. Household Cooking Maximum), as marked
use only. on the inner pot. When cooking
foods that expand, such as rice or
Note: See Care & Maintenance for instructions on dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the
how to clean the pressure cooker, all parts, and any cooker to more than ½ of the inner
accessories (page 26). pot’s capacity.

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 While Cooking Cont. • Do not block any ventilation
openings. Hot steam is released
• Use extreme caution when cooking through openings. Keep your hands
and venting food such as applesauce, and face clear of openings.
cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, split • WARNING: Spilled food can cause
peas, noodles, etc., as these foods may serious burns. Keep the pressure
foam, froth, or splatter, and may clog cooker and cord away from children.
the steam release pipe and/or steam Never drape cord over edge of
release valve. counter, never use outlet below
• Use caution when cooking doughy counter, and never use with an
food to avoid food being ejected. extension cord.
• Cooking meat with skin may swell • The steam release valve and steam
under pressure. Do not prick the meat release pipe allow steam to escape.
while the skin is swollen, as you may Check these parts regularly to make
be burned. sure they are not blocked or clogged
with food.
• Always place hot accessories and
the removable inner pot on a heat- • Do not leave the pressure cooker
resistant surface. unattended while in use.
• Never force the lid open while there • Do not touch the heating element
is pressure inside. Always wait for the after cooking, as it will be hot and
float valve to drop before opening the may cause burns.
lid. See Pressure Cooker Lid (page • To turn the pressure cooker off,
12), Float Valve (page 13), and press CANCEL to stop cooking, then
Releasing Pressure (page 14). unplug. To unplug, grab the plug and
• Only use the original pressure pull from the outlet. Never pull from
cooking lid. Using any other lid to the power cord.
pressure cook may cause injury.
• Float valve up: Do not open lid. Float
valve down: Safe to open lid. Do not
force the lid open when the float valve • This pressure cooker uses a short
is still in the up position. power-supply cord to reduce the
• If the inner pot sticks to the lid, risk of being pulled on or grabbed by
move the steam release switch to the children, or entangling or tripping.
‘Vent’ position to release suction. See • A short power-supply cord is
Pressure Cooker Lid (page 12). provided to reduce the risk resulting
• Do not put hands, face, or exposed from becoming entangled in or
skin over the steam release valve. tripping over a longer cord.
• Do not touch accessories or the • Never use with an extension cord.
inner pot during or immediately after This pressure cooker is intended for
cooking. countertop use only.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, or • Do not use a power adapter.
plastic into your pressure cooker, or • Your pressure cooker has a 3-prong
any materials which may catch fire or grounding plug, and should only
melt. be used with 120V, 60Hz electrical
• Do not use this pressure cooker for systems in North America. Always
deep frying or pressure frying. plug in to a grounded electrical
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.

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• Do not let the power cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
• Keep the pressure cooker and its cord
out of reach of children.
• Never use an outlet below the
counter when plugging in your
pressure cooker.
• If the power supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by Arovast
Corporation or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid an electric
or fire hazard. Please contact
Customer Support (page 33).

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

The COSORI pressure cooker

complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic fields (EMF). If
handled properly and according to
the instructions in this user manual,
the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
PRESSURE COOKER
Your COSORI Pressure Cooker combines 9-in-1 cooking functions to cook foods 70% faster than
traditional cooking methods. With user-friendly controls, cool-to-touch lid, nonstick inner pot,
and safe steam release switch, the COSORI Pressure Cooker is the star of your kitchen.
LID BOTTOM
J
Pressure Cooker Diagram K
L
FRONT

A B
C M
D
N
F E
O
X BACK

P
G

T H
I U
W

Z Y S

A. Pressure Cooker Lid J. Locking Pin S. Heating Element

B. Steam Release Valve K. Silicone Cap T. Non-Slip Silicone Pads
C. Float Valve L. Anti-Block Shield U. Power Cord
D. Lid Handle M. Steam Release Pipe V. Control Panel
E. Steam Release Switch N. Sealing Ring Rack W. Display
F. Lid Marker O. Sealing Ring X. Steam Rack
G. Lid Holder P. Condensation Collector Y. Cord Housing
H. Pressure Cooker Handles Q. Fill Lines Z. Pressure Cooker Base
I. Water Collection Channel R. Inner Pot

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Display Diagram
Control Panel
A

E H

F I

G J

A. Progress Bar F. Keep Warm

B. Display G. Cancel
C. Time & Temp Adjustment/ H. Temperature Set
Buzzer On/Off I. Delay Start
D. Cooking Functions J. Start
E. Pressure Set

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 Control Panel Buttons

Progress Bar Lights up depending on what cooking stage is active.

• Displays cook time and temperature when a cooking function is

selected/customized.
• Time is shown in HH:MM format and counts up or down
depending on the cooking function and cooking stage.
Display
• Displays temperature in °F (Fahrenheit) during non-pressure
cooking except Keep Warm.
• Displays messages about the lid and cooking status. See Display
Messages (page 11).

Time & Temp Adjustment Adjusts cook time, temperature, Delay Start timer, and Keep Warm timer.

• Turns the pressure cooker sounds on/off.

• When in standby:
• Press and hold the + button until the display shows ‘S ON’, and the
Buzzer On/Off sound will turn on.
• Press and hold the - button until the display shows ‘S OFF’, and the
sound will turn off.
Note: Safety and error alerts cannot be turned off.

Pressure Cooking Functions:

Non-Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cook
Functions:
Rice
Slow Cook
Steam
Sauté
Cooking Functions Sterilize
Ferment
Oatmeal/Porridge
Sous Vide
Stew/Broth
Keep Warm
Bean/Grain
Meat/Poultry

Pressure Set Sets ‘Low’ or ‘High’ pressure for pressure cooking.

• Sets ‘Low’, ‘High’, or ‘Cus’ (Custom) temperature.

Note: ‘Cus’ temperature setting allows you to increase or
Temperature Set
decrease the temperature for ‘Sauté’, ‘Ferment’, and ‘Sous Vide’
using the - or + buttons.

• Turns Keep Warm on/off.

• Can be used as a cooking function to reheat food.
Keep Warm • For more information, see Keep Warm (page 24).
Note: Automatically on for all cooking functions except ‘Sauté’,
‘Ferment’, and ‘Sous Vide’.

• Delays when a cooking function starts.

Delay Start Note: Delay Start is not available for ‘Sauté’, ‘Ferment’, and
‘Sous Vide’.

Start Starts the cooking function selected.

Cancel Stops the cooking function at any time.

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Display

Display Messages

The pressure cooker is on standby.

The lid is off or not closed properly.

The pressure cooker is pre-heating/pressurizing.

The pressure cooker is ready for food to be added to the inner pot when
using ‘Sauté’ or ‘Sous Vide’ cooking functions.

The display shows one of the following:

1. When a cooking function is active, the timer counts down and

shows the remaining cook time until cooking is finished.
2. When Delay Start is active, the timer counts down until the cooking
function begins.
3. When Keep Warm is active, the timer counts up from 00:00,
showing the length of time that food has been warming.

The cooking function has finished and ‘Keep Warm’

is off.

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 Pressure Cooker Lid
• When cooking with a pressurized cooking
function, the steam release switch will
automatically move to ‘Seal’ when closed.
[Figure 1.1]

Figure 1.3

• To close and secure the lid, align the orange

dot on the lid with the orange dot on the
pressure cooker base and twist clockwise.
[Figure 1.4]

Figure 1.1

• When cooking with a non-pressurized

cooking function, always move the steam
release switch to ‘Vent’. [Figure 1.2]

Figure 1.4

• The lid can be placed in the lid holder located

in the back of the pressure cooker base for
convenience. [Figure 1.5]

Figure 1.2

• The lid will lock when pressure is created

and unlock when pressure is completely
released.
• When using a non-pressurized cooking
function, the lid does not lock so you
can taste test food during cooking.
Figure 1.5
• To remove the lid, twist the lid
counterclockwise to align the orange Note:
dot on the lid with the orange dot on the • Always wait for the float valve to drop before
pressure cooker base and lift. [Figure 1.3] removing the lid.
• The pressure cooker will make a sound when
the lid is closed and opened so you know when
the lid is secured and not secured.

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Sealing Ring
The sealing ring (pre-installed) allows for an
airtight seal between the inner pot and the lid.

Anti-Block Shield
Figure 1.8
The anti-block shield prevents food from
clogging the steam release pipe and helps Note: Never try to remove the lid while the float
regulate pressure during the cooking valve is up.
process. [Figure 1.6]

Inner Pot
The inner pot is made of aluminum metal
with nonstick ceramic coating.

CAUTION:
• Do not fill the inner pot higher than the
“PC MAX—2/3” line (Pressure Cooking
Maximum), as marked on the inner pot.
• Do not fill the inner pot higher than the
Figure 1.6 “—½” line when cooking food such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
Float Valve oatmeal, split peas, noodles, etc. These
foods may foam, froth, or splatter, and
• The float valve indicates if there is may clog the steam release pipe and/or
pressure inside the cooker. steam release valve.
• Float valve up means there is pressure
inside. [Figure 1.7]
Steam Rack
The steam rack helps food from touching
liquid at the bottom of the inner pot. Only use
heat-proof and water-proof containers on the
steam rack and inside the pressure cooker.

Figure 1.7

• The float valve indicates if there is

pressure inside the cooker. Float valve
down means there is no pressure inside.
[Figure 1.8]

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 Pressure Cooking Stages Releasing Pressure
There are 3 stages during pressure cooking: When cooking with a pressurized cooking
1. PREHEATING: function (Pressure, Rice, Steam, Sterilize,
Oatmeal/Porridge, Stew/Broth, Bean/Grain,
• The display will show and and Meat/Poultry), you must depressurize the
the progress bar will be lit up under pressure cooker before opening the lid.
‘PREHEATING’.
• The float valve will pop up once CAUTION: Always wait until the float valve
enough pressure has been created. drops before opening the lid.

Note: The time it takes for the pressure cooker There are 3 types of ways the pressure cooker
to create pressure depends on what you are can depressurize:
cooking, the amount of liquid, amount of food,
and temperature setting. Frozen foods will take the
NATURAL RELEASE
longest time, while thawed food will be quicker.
The pressure cooker will release pressure
2. COOKING:
normally over time.
• Once pre-heating has finished, the
• Cooking stops gradually and pressure
display will begin the countdown
is naturally released over time. When
timer. The progress bar will be lit up
natural release completes, the float valve
under ‘COOKING’.
will drop.
• The amount of pressure selected
• The steam release switch stays in
(LOW or HIGH) is maintained during
the ‘Seal’ position. After the float
the ‘COOKING’ phase.
valve has dropped, the lid will unlock
Note: Cook time, pressure level, and temperature automatically.
can be adjusted at any time during cooking. • We recommend naturally releasing
pressure when cooking soups, stews,
3. KEEP WARM:
chilis, pastas, oatmeal, congee, beans,
• Once cooking has finished, the display grains, and food that expand during
will show a timer starting from ‘00:00’ cooking to avoid splatter.
and the progress bar will be lit up
under ‘KEEP WARM’. Note: Natural release can take up to 40 minutes
depending on the dish.
• If you cancel the automatic Keep
Warm before starting a pressurized QUICK RELEASE
cooking function, after cooking is
finished, the display will show ‘END’ and You can manually release steam by using the
begin to release pressure naturally until steam release switch (see page 8).
the float valve drops (see Keep Warm, • Cooking stops quickly as pressure is
page 24). released rapidly, along with hot steam.
• If automatic Keep Warm is not • Once the cooking phase has finished,
canceled before cooking, after cooking move the steam release switch to the
is finished, the display will show the ‘Vent’ position.
count up timer starting from ‘00:00’
until you press CANCEL. Note: If the pressure cooker releases too much
steam, move the steam release switch to ‘Seal’ and
allow the rest of the pressure to naturally release.
Note: Optionally, you can use Quick Release or
Timed Pressure Release to release the pressure
(see Releasing Pressure, page 14).

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• We recommend quickly releasing
pressure when cooking vegetables
and seafood to make sure food is not
overcooked.

TIMED NATURAL RELEASE

• Cooking gradually stops until the

remaining pressure is quick released.
• Keep the steam release switch in the
‘Seal’ position for a few minutes after
cooking has finished, then move the
switch to the ‘Vent’ position to quick
release the rest of the pressure.
• We recommend using timed natural
release for food such as rice and grains.

Note: Once the switch is moved to ‘Vent’, the

pressure won’t be as strong as immediately quick
releasing pressure.

CAUTION:

• Do not place hands, face, or exposed

skin over the steam release valve.
• Do not open the lid until pressure is
finished releasing. The lid will stay locked
until the float valve drops down.
• Never force the float valve down while it
is still up.
• To avoid dangerous food splatter, always
use natural release for foods that have
a large liquid volume or high starch
content (such as soup, porridge, or fruit
jam).

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 BEFORE FIRST USE
Setting Up 5. Remove the inner pot. Wipe the heating
element with a soft, dry cloth to make
1. Remove all plastic packaging from the sure it’s clear of debris. [Figure 2.2]
pressure cooker. Read and remove all
temporary stickers and warning cards.

Note: Do not remove the permanent warning

sticker from the lid or the foil certification label from
the pressure cooker base.

2. Place the pressure cooker on a stable,

level, heat-resistant surface. Keep away
from areas that can be damaged by
steam (such as walls or cupboards).
Figure 2.2
Note: Leave 5 inches / 13 cm of space above the
pressure cooker. [Figure 2.1]

6. Wash the inner pot, accessories, and

inside the lid using a non-abrasive sponge
with water and a mild detergent, then dry
thoroughly. See Care & Maintenance,
page 26.
7. Insert the inner pot back into the pressure
5 in /
cooker base.
13 cm
8. Plug into a kitchen outlet. [Figure 2.3]

5 in /
13 cm

Figure 2.1

3. Twist the pressure cooker lid counterclockwise

and lift to open. Remove the inner pot from
Figure 2.3
the pressure cooker.
4. Make sure that the sealing ring is fit snugly
inside the lid.
9. Before cooking, complete a Test Run
(see page 17).

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Test Run 7. Press START to begin cooking. The
pressure cooker will beep once, then
Make sure you perform a Test Run before start pre-heating. The progress bar will
using your pressure cooker. This will help light up under ‘PREHEATING’ and the
you learn how to use the cooker, and make display will show .
sure it’s working properly. 8. Once done preheating, the progress bar
will light up under ‘COOKING’ and the
1. Make sure the inner pot is clean and timer countdown will begin.
empty.
9. When the test run ends, the display will
2. Add 3 cups / 750 mL of water to the show ‘END’ and the pressure cooker
inner pot. [Figure 3.1] will beep 10 times to indicate cooking is
finished.
x3
10. The pressure cooker will begin to
naturally release the pressure. Once the
Figure 3.1 pressure has been completely released,
the float valve will drop.
• Optionally, you can quick release or
timed natural release the pressure
before opening the lid. See Releasing
3. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and Pressure (page 14).
turn clockwise to secure. The pressure
• The lid will unlock when the float valve
cooker will make a sound to indicate the
drops down.
lid is locked. [Figure 3.2]
11. Twist the lid counterclockwise. The
pressure cooker will make a sound
to indicate the lid is unlocked. Lift to
remove. [Figure 3.4]
Figure 3.2

4. Select PRESSURE COOK and press the

– or + buttons to set the cook time for 5
minutes. [Figure 3.3]

Figure 3.4

Figure 3.3
12. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the
inner pot. Discard the water.
13. Allow the inner pot to cool, then dry
using a soft towel.
5. Press PRESSURE to select HIGH pressure.
6. Press KEEP WARM to turn off automatic Note: All pressure cookers may have a plastic smell
KEEP WARM. from the manufacturing process. This is normal. If
the plastic smell does not decrease after a test run,
Note: KEEP WARM is on by default. contact Customer Support (see page 33).

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 COOKING FUNCTIONS
Cooking functions are programmed with an ideal time and temperature for cooking certain foods.

Cooking Functions Reference Chart

(Pressure Cooking)
Cooking Pressure Temperature Default
Pressure Time Range
Function Setting Setting Time

6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Pressure Cook 00:01–04:00 00:35
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Rice 00:01–01:00 00:12
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Steam 00:01–04:00 00:10
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Sterilize 00:01–01:00 00:30
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Oatmeal/Porridge 00:01–01:00 00:20
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Stew/Broth 00:01–04:00 00:30
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Bean/Grain 00:01–01:00 00:30
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa
6.5 psi /
Low 232°F
45 kPa
Meat/Poultry 00:01–04:00 00:35
12.3 psi /
High 244°F
85 kPa

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Cooking Functions (Cont.)
Cooking Functions Reference Chart
(Non-Pressure Cooking)
Cooking Pressure Temperature Default
Pressure Time Range
Function Setting Setting Time

Low 212°F
Slow Cook N/A 00:05–24:00 06:00
High 212°F
Low 284°F
Sauté High 356°F N/A 00:01–01:00 00:30
Cus 239°–410°F
Low 91°F
Ferment High 108°F N/A 00:05–99:30 08:00
Cus 77°–185°F
Sous Vide Cus 77°–194°F N/A 00:05–99:30 03:00

Manual Keep Low 149°F N/A 00:30–12:00 12:00

Warm High 179°F N/A 00:30–12:00 12:00

Auto Keep Warm temperature is 163°F

Note: Keep Warm is not available for Sauté, Sous Vide, or Ferment cooking functions.

Customize Cooking Function Settings

To customize a cooking function’s time, follow To customize a cooking function’s temperature,
the steps below. follow the steps below.
1. Select a cooking function. 1. Select a cooking function.
2. Press the - and + buttons to adjust the 2. Select TEMP SET.
time. 3. Press the cooking function’s button
3. Press START. again, and use the - and + buttons to
adjust the temperature.
4. Press START.

Note: When you change a cooking function’s settings, the pressure cooker will remember the new settings even
if the pressure cooker has been unplugged. See Reset Customized Cooking Functions (page 25) to reset
customized cooking functions.

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 Pressure Cook 4. Press PRESSURE to select LOW or HIGH
pressure.
Pressure cooking creates steam from liquid 5. You can press KEEP WARM to turn off
to cook food. To create steam, use broth, automatic Keep Warm.
stock, soup, or juice.
Note: Keep Warm is on by default.
CAUTION: Avoid recipes that call for more
than ¼ cup / 60 mL of oil or fat content as 6. To delay cooking, press DELAY START.
using hot oil during pressure cooking may Then press the – or + buttons to adjust
cause burns. the delay start timer.
7. Press START to begin cooking. The
1. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to pressure cooker will beep once, then
remove. Add the ingredients to the inner start cooking.
pot. [Figure 4.1]
8. When the cooking function ends, the
pressure cooker will beep 10 times.
9. Push the steam release switch to ‘Vent’
to quick release the pressure. Optionally,
you can use one of the other forms
of pressure releasing. See Releasing
Pressure, page 14.
10. The float valve will drop to indicate when
the pressure has been fully released.
[Figure 4.3]
Figure 4.1

2. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and

turn clockwise to secure. [Figure 4.2]

Figure 4.3

11. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to

open. [Figure 4.4]

Figure 4.2

3. Select PRESSURE COOK and press the

– or + buttons to adjust the time.
[Figure 4.3]

Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4

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See the Rice/Grains Quick Reference
Chart below for grain to water ratios when
pressure cooking.

RICE/GRAINS QUICK REFERENCE CHART

Rice and Grain to

Grain Water Ratio
White Rice 1 : 1¼8 Figure 5.2

Brown Rice 1 : 1¼
Quick Oats 1:3 4. Press TEMP SET to select a LOW or
HIGH temperature. [Figure 5.3]
Porridge 1:5
Quinoa 1 : 1¼

Slow Cook
Slow Cook lets you use your pressure cooker
Figure 5.3
like any slow cooker. You can program Slow
Cook for up to 24 hours of cook time.
5. You can press KEEP WARM to turn off
1. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to automatic Keep Warm.
open. Add the ingredients to the inner
Note: Keep Warm will be on by default.
pot. [Figure 5.1]
6. To delay cooking, press DELAY START.
Then press the – or + buttons to adjust
the delay start timer.
7. Press START to begin cooking. The
pressure cooker will beep once, then start.
8. When the cooking function ends, the
pressure cooker will beep 10 times.
9. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to
open.
Figure 5.1

2. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and

turn clockwise to secure. Move the steam
release switch to ‘Vent’.
3. Select SLOW COOK and press the
– or + buttons to adjust the time if
necessary. [Figure 5.2]

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 Sauté 6. When the selected cook time is done, the
cooker will beep 3 times. Optionally, press
Sauté can replace a frying pan or grill and CANCEL to stop the SAUTE cooking
sear foods. Sauté can also prepare food for function before the cook time finishes.
recipes that call for a pressurized cooking
Note: Delay Start and Keep Warm are not available
function. for the ‘Sauté’ cooking function.

1. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to

remove. Do not use the pressure cooker
lid when using the SAUTE cooking Ferment
function. [Figure 6.1]
Ferment can make yogurt using a 2-step
process: heating milk to pasteurize it, and
culturing the yogurt.

STEP 1: HEATING THE MILK

1. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift

to open. Add the milk to the inner pot.
[Figure 7.1]

Figure 6.1

2. Select SAUTE and press the – or +

buttons to adjust the time. [Figure 6.2]

Figure 7.1

Figure 6.2
2. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and
turn clockwise to secure. The pressure
3. Press TEMP SET to select a LOW, HIGH,
cooker will make a sound to indicate the
or CUS (custom) cook temperature.
lid is locked.
a. If you select CUS, select SAUTE again,
3. Move the steam release switch to ‘Vent’.
then press the – or + buttons to adjust
the temperature. 4. Select FERMENT and press the – or +
buttons to adjust the time to 35 minutes
4. Press START to begin cooking. The
(00:35). [Figure 7.2]
pressure cooker will beep once, then start.
5. When the display says ‘HOT’, add the
ingredients to the inner pot. [Figure 6.3]

Figure 7.2

Figure 6.3

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5. Press TEMP SET to select CUS (custom) 16. Press START to begin cooking. The
cook temperature. pressure cooker will beep once, then start.
6. Select FERMENT again, then press the 17. When the cook time has finished and the
– or + buttons to adjust the temperature cooker has beeped, open the lid carefully
to 161°F. and check if the yogurt has set. To do
7. Press START to begin cooking. The this, gently nudge the inner pot to see
cooker will beep once, then start. if the yogurt jiggles all together with no
separation. If the yogurt is loose, continue
8. Open the lid and check the temperature to ferment for another 1 to 2 hours.
of the milk after 15 minutes. If the milk
has reached 161°F, press CANCEL. If not, 18. Remove the inner pot and cool to room
let the milk continue to ferment until it temperature without stirring, about
reaches 161°F. 2 hours. After the yogurt has cooled,
cover the pot with plastic wrap and let
9. Carefully remove the inner pot and allow it chill for 6 hours in the refrigerator.
the milk to cool to 110°F, then place the
pot back into the pressure cooker. 19. Stir the chilled yogurt until completely
smooth.
Note: To cool down the milk faster, place the inner 20. Store the yogurt in airtight containers
pot in an ice bath.
of your choice—glass jars are
recommended—for up to 2 weeks if
unopened. Once a container is opened,
STEP 2: CULTURING THE YOGURT
use within 7 days.
10. Reserve 1 cup of the 110°F milk and place Note: Delay Start and Keep Warm are not available
into a large bowl, then add 4 tablespoons for the ‘Ferment’ cooking function.
of plain yogurt and stir to combine.
11. Add the yogurt milk mixture back into
the inner pot with the rest of the milk. Sous Vide
12. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and
Sous Vide is a method of cooking meat
turn clockwise to secure. Move the steam
release switch to ‘Vent’. or fish in a vacuum-sealed, food-safe bag
submerged in water. You’ll need tongs, a
13. Select FERMENT and press the – or +
thermometer, and a resealable or vacuum-
buttons to adjust the time to 10 hours
sealed, food-safe plastic bag.
(10:00). [Figure 7.3]
1. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift
to open.
2. Fill the inner pot with water to the “—½”
line. [Figure 8.1]

Figure 7.3

14. Press TEMP SET to select CUS (custom)

cook temperature.
15. Select FERMENT again, then press the
– or + buttons to adjust the temperature
to 110°F.
Figure 8.1

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 3. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and
Delay Start
turn clockwise to secure. Move the steam
release switch to ‘Vent’. Delay Start lets you add ingredients now, but
4. Select SOUS VIDE and press the – or + cook later.
buttons to adjust the time. [Figure 8.2]
1. Select a cooking function and adjust the
cook time, temperature, and pressure
level as needed.
2. Select DELAY START.
3. Press the – or + buttons to adjust the
delay start timer from 10 minutes (00:10)
to 24 hours (24:00). [Figure 9.1]
Figure 7.2

5. Press TEMP SET to select CUS (custom)

cook temperature.
6. Select SOUS VIDE again, then press the
– or + buttons to adjust the temperature.
7. Press START to begin cooking. The
pressure cooker will beep once, then start.
8. While the cooker is preheating, prepare
your meat or fish in a vacuum-sealed,
Figure 9.1
food-safe bag.
9. When the display says ‘HOT’, remove the 4. Press START. The cooking function
lid and carefully submerge the food in will start when the delay start timer is
the inner pot. [Figure 8.4] finished.

Note: Delay Start is not available when using the

‘Sauté’, ‘Ferment’, and ‘Sous Vide’ cooking functions.

Keep Warm
Keep Warm can be used to keep cooked food
warm or reheat food.
Figure 8.4
1. Place food into the inner pot.
2. Close the lid on the pressure cooker and
Note: Add more water if the meat or fish is not fully turn clockwise to secure. Move the steam
submerged. Make sure the seal of the bag is above
the water line.
release switch to ‘Vent’. [Figure 9.2]

10. Close and secure the lid.

11. When the cooking function ends, the
display will show ‘END’ and the pressure
cooker will beep 10 times.

Note: Delay Start and Keep Warm are not available

for the ‘Sous Vide’ cooking function.
Figure 9.2

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3. Select KEEP WARM and press the
Reset Customized Cooking
– or + buttons to adjust the time for up to
12 hours. [Figure 9.3] Functions
The pressure cooker will remember cook
time, temperature, and pressure level of
adjusted cooking function settings until you
reset the settings.

To reset a single cooking function:

1. When in standby, press and hold the
desired cooking function you want to
reset.
Figure 9.3
2. The display will show and the
cooking function’s settings will return to
4. Press TEMP SET to select a LOW, HIGH,
the default setting.
or CUS (custom) cook temperature.

a. If you select CUS, select KEEP WARM To reset all cooking functions:
again, then press the – or + buttons
1. When in standby, press and hold
to adjust the temperature.
CANCEL until the pressure cooker
5. When warming thick or starchy foods, stir beeps.
the food every 40 to 60 minutes to ensure
2. All cooking function settings will reset
even heating.
and return to their default settings.
Note: When warming thick or starchy foods, stir the
food every 40 to 60 minutes to ensure even heating.

6. Press START to begin warming. The

pressure cooker will beep once, then start.
7. When the timer is finished, warming will
stop, and the display will show ‘END’.

Note: Keep Warm is not available when using the

‘Sauté’, ‘Ferment’, and ‘Sous Vide’ cooking functions.

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 CARE & MAINTENANCE
Clean your pressure cooker, inner pot, steam 3. Remove the inner pot. Wipe the heating
rack, and lid after every use. element with a soft, dry cloth to make
sure it’s clear of debris.
Your pressure cooker has a stainless steel, 4. Let all surfaces dry completely before
fingerprint-resistant housing for easy cleaning. using the pressure cooker. Always make
sure the heating element inside the
Note: pressure cooker is dry before using.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, metal scouring
pads, or metal utensils on any part of the
pressure cooker and accessories, including the
inner pot. These will scratch or damage their Cleaning the Inner Pot, Lid,
surfaces.
Lid Parts, and Steam Rack
• This pressure cooker contains no user-
serviceable parts. Any repairs should Note:
be performed by an authorized service • We recommend hand washing the inner pot,
representative. Contact Customer Support lid, lid parts, sealing ring, and steam rack.
(see page 33).
• The inner pot, lid, lid parts, and steam rack can
be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher,
Cleaning the Pressure but may wear more quickly over time.

Cooker Base 1. Allow the inner pot, lid, lid parts, and
1. Before cleaning, unplug the pressure steam rack to cool completely. Wipe
cooker and allow to cool completely. away any leftover food residue.
Remove the lid for faster cooling. 2. Apply soap and water to a soft, damp
• Do not wash or dry the pressure sponge. Wash the inner pot and steam
cooker base in a dishwasher. rack and soak in warm, soapy water if
necessary.
2. Wipe the inside and outside of the
cooker with a clean, damp cloth. 3. Clean the inside of the lid. Make sure to
remove any food debris from the anti-
• Do not immerse the pressure cooker block shield and sealing ring. Do not
base in water. submerge lid in water.
• Do not spray water inside the cooker. 4. If necessary, the parts inside the lid can
[Figure 10.1] be removed for cleaning. These parts are
small and easy to lose, so be careful.
a. Remove the sealing ring by pulling
the edge of the silicone out of
the sealing ring rack and wipe
clean. Replace the sealing ring by
pressing it firmly in to the sealing
ring rack to prevent warping. The
sealing ring should fit snugly inside
the sealing ring rack and shouldn’t
fall out when lifting the lid.
Figure 10.1

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b. Remove the anti-block shield by d. Rinse both parts with clean water,
gripping it from either side, then and secure the float valve back
pulling it up. [Figure 10.2] Rinse onto the lid using the float valve
and dry the anti-block shield and silicone cap. [Figure 10.4]
replace it inside the lid.

Figure 10.2

c. Remove the silicone cap from the

float valve. The float valve may
Figure 10.4
drop out unexpectedly without the
silicone cap, so remove carefully. 5. Dry thoroughly.
[Figure 10.3]
6. Always replace the inner pot into the
pressure cooker before plugging in or
turning on.
a. Make sure the bottom outside of
the inner pot is dry before placing
into the pressure cooker.

Eliminating Lingering Odor

1. Make sure all lid parts are installed in the
lid. See Cleaning the Inner Pot, Lid, Lid
Parts, and Steam Rack (page 26).
2. Add 1 cup / 250 mL of water and 1 cup /
250 mL of vinegar to the inner pot.
Figure 10.3
3. Select PRESSURE COOK and press the
– or + buttons to adjust the time to 5–10
minutes.
4. Press START to begin cooking. The
pressure cooker will beep once, then
start cooking.
5. When the cooking function ends, the
pressure cooker will beep 10 times.
6. Push the steam release switch to ‘Vent’
to quick release the pressure.

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 Note: The float valve will drop to indicate when the
pressure has been fully released.

7. Twist the lid counterclockwise and lift to

open.
8. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the
inner pot. Discard the water and vinegar
mixture.
9. Allow the inner pot to cool, then dry
using a soft towel.

Storage
1. Clean and dry the pressure cooker and
all parts.
2. Place the inner pot and steam rack into
the pressure cooker. Close the pressure
cooker lid and twist to secure into place.
3. Store the pressure cooker in an upright
position. Do not store anything on top.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
The sealing ring may be missing or not secure. Open the lid and firmly
press on the sealing ring to secure in the sealing ring rack. See Care &
Maintenance (page 26).
Food debris may be stuck to the sealing ring. Clean the sealing ring. See
Care & Maintenance (page 26).
Steam leaks from the side of
The lid is not properly closed. Open and close the lid, and make sure the
the lid.
lid is locked in place. See Pressure Cooker Lid (page 12).
The sealing ring may be warped or broken. Contact Customer Support
(see page 33).
The inner pot’s rim may be warped. Contact Customer Support
(see page 33).
The bottom outside of the inner pot may be wet. Dry the exterior of the
There is an occasional inner pot.
clicking sound. The pressure board may be switching when temperature is increasing
inside the pressure cooker. This is normal.
The sealing ring may not be properly installed. Open the lid and firmly
press on the sealing ring to secure in the sealing ring rack. See Care &
The lid is difficult to close Maintenance (page 26).
and secure.
The float valve may be stuck in the up position. Push the float valve down
with a long utensil.

Move the steam release switch to ‘Vent’ position to allow any pressure to
The inner pot is stuck to the be released and open the lid.
lid or the lid is difficult to Release any pressure (see page 14) and gently tap the steam release
remove. valve with a long utensil. Open the lid and clean the float valve and
surrounding area before using the pressure cooker again.
There may be food debris on the float valve or float valve silicone cap.
Clean the float valve and cap thoroughly and perform a test run. See Care
& Maintenance (page 26).

There may not be enough liquid in the inner pot. Add liquid to the inner
pot if necessary, and check for scorching on the bottom of the inner pot.
The float valve does not rise.
The float valve may be obstructed by the lid-locking mechanism. Tap the
float valve with a long utensil. If the float valve does not drop, turn the
pressure cooker off and contact Customer Support (see page 33).

The inner pot, float valve, silicone cap, or heating element may be
damaged or missing. Contact Customer Support (see page 33).

Small amounts of steam The steam release switch may be in the ‘Vent’ position. Move the switch
leak or hiss from the steam to ‘Seal’.
release valve during the
cooking cycle. The pressure cooker may be regulating excess pressure. This is normal.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
The plug may not be fully connected to the pressure cooker, or to the
power outlet. Make sure the plug is secure. If the plug is damaged, contact
Customer Support (see page 33).
The display is blank after
connecting the pressure
The outlet may not have power. Try a different outlet.
cooker to a power outlet.

The pressure cooker’s fuse may have blown. Contact Customer Support
(see page 33).

There may not be enough liquid in the inner pot. Add liquid if necessary.
Steam gushes from the
The pressure sensor may not be properly working. Contact Customer
steam release valve when the
Support (see page 33).
steam release switch is in
the ‘Seal’ position. The steam release valve may not be properly sealed. Safely move the steam
release switch to ‘Vent’ and back to ‘Seal’.
Error code “E1”, “E2”, “C6H”,
The pressure sensor may be faulty. Contact Customer Support
or “C6L” shows on the
(see page 33).
display.
The heating element may not be working. Contact Customer Support
(see page 33).
Error code “C7” or “NoPr”
There may not be enough liquid in the inner pot. Add liquid if necessary.
shows on the display.

The steam release switch may not be in the ‘Seal’ position.

The lid may not be completely sealed. Remove the lid and replace the lid,
and make sure it is secure. See Pressure Cooker Lid (page 12).
Error code “Lid” shows on
the display.
If ‘Saute’ cooking function is selected, remove the lid. Do not use the
pressure cooker lid with the ‘Saute’ cooking function.

Pressure has accumulated during a non-pressurized cooking function.

Error code “PrSE” shows on
Move the steam release switch to the ‘Vent’ position, or remove the lid if
the display.
the lid is not needed.

If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page 33).

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT - PART 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC SDOC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY
Arovast Corporation hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with FCC requirements.

The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our website, accessible from
www.cosori.com

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 WARRANTY INFORMATION
Arovast will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or
6.0-Quart Pressure
Product consequential damages in connection with the use
Cooker
of the product covered by this warranty.
Model CMC-CO601-SUS
This warranty extends only to the original
For your own reference, we strongly recommend
consumer purchaser of the product and is not
that you record your order ID and date of purchase.
transferable to any subsequent owner of the
Date of Purchase product regardless of whether the product is
transferred during the specified term of the
Order ID warranty.

TERMS & POLICY This warranty does not extend to products

purchased from unauthorized sellers. Arovast’s
Arovast Corporation (“Arovast”) warrants this warranty extends only to products purchased
product to the original purchaser to be free from from authorized sellers that are subject to Arovast’s
defects in material and workmanship, under quality controls and have agreed to follow its
normal use and conditions, for a period of 2 years quality controls.
from the date of original purchase.
All implied warranties are limited to the period of
Arovast agrees, at our option during the warranty this limited warranty.
period, to repair any defect in material or
workmanship or furnish an equal product in This warranty gives you specific legal rights
exchange without charge, subject to verification of and you may also have other rights which vary
the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of from state to state. Some states do not allow
purchase. the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or
There is no other express warranty. This warranty exclusion may not apply to you.
does not apply:
If you discover that your product is defective within
• If the product has been modified from its the specified warranty period, please contact
original condition; Customer Support via [email protected].
• If the product has not been used in DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting
accordance with directions and instructions us. Once our Customer Support Team has
in the user manual; approved your request, please return the product
• To damages or defects caused by accident, with a copy of the invoice and order ID.
abuse, misuse or improper or inadequate
maintenance; Every COSORI product automatically includes a
• To damages or defects caused by service 2-year warranty. To make the customer support
or repair of the product performed by an process quick and easy, register your product
unauthorized service provider or by anyone online at www.cosori.com/warranty
other than Arovast;
• To damages or defects occurring during This warranty is made by:
commercial use, rental use, or any use for
which the product is not intended; Arovast Corporation
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of 1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
the product. Anaheim, CA 92806

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please contact our helpful
Customer Support Team.

Arovast Corporation Support Hours

1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806 Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT

Email: [email protected]
Toll-Free: (888) 402-1684

*Please have your invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.

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