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CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
STORAGE-HELPFUL TIPS
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3. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever to the left to lock the lid in place.
4. Set the pressure, slow cook and steam following the directions on previous pages.
5. Press the DELAY TIME button for the delayed time setting. The delay time will illuminate on the display.
Press the "+" or "-" buttons to set the desired delayed time.
6. Press the START/STOP button. The appliance will begin cooking after the set time has elapsed. To cancel or reset, press
the START/STOP button again.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the delayed time function when cooking foods that are perishable and may spoil if left at room
temperature.
CLEANING - MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:
Pressure Cooker and its parts are NOT dishwasher safe. To ensure
proper operation of the unit, always clean the pressure cooker thoroughly after
each use and if it hasn’t been used for a long period of time. Use the below steps.
1. Unplug and always let the unit cool down before cleaning.
2. Wash the removable cooking pot with warm soapy water, don’t use abrasive
cleaners or pads. Make sure to clean the bottom of the pot as well. Dry the outside
thoroughly before placing back in the pressure cooker.
3. Wipe the outer housing of the pressure cooker with a clean damp cloth.
NEVER submerge in water due to the risk of the electric shock. Wipe the sensor
located on the inside bottom of the pressure cooker housing with damp cloth.
Always dry thoroughly.
4. Clean the rubber gasket by first removing it from the lid. Grasp the rubber gasket
on either side and pull up. Clean the rubber gasket in warm soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
5. When done, place the rubber gasket back on the lid by pushing it down.
IMPORTANT:
If the rubber gasket is not placed on properly, the unit will not operate.
Always check to make sure it’s clean and not damaged before each use.
7. If the rubber gasket is damaged in any way, DO NOT USE the pressure cooker
and contact customer service at 1-800-423-4248 for a replacement part.
Cleaning the Pressure Regulator Knob
Always make sure to check that the pressure regulator knob and the pressure
safety valve are not damaged and working properly prior to each use.
1. Let the unit cool off completely, take the lid off.
2. While pressing down on the Pressure Regulator Knob, turn it counter-clockwise
past the STEAM setting to the CLEAN setting. You should hear a click as it unlocks.
Remove the knob. See Diagrams on right.
3. Using a brush, check and remove any food or foreign particles that may be lodged
in the floating valve.
4. Replace the pressure regulator knob by lining the notches up to the inside wall
of the pressure regulator chamber in the lid and turn clockwise.
STORAGE
Store the pressure cooker with the lid turned upside down (and resting on the pot)
to protect pressure regulator knob and valves located on the top of the lid.
CORRECTLY PLACED
RUBBER GASKET
Press and turn
to unlock
REMOVING PRESSURE
REGULATOR KNOB
HELPFUL TIPS
- When cooking on the PRESSURE setting, for best cooking results always use at least 1 ½ cup (12 oz) of water or liquid
so enough steam can build up to produce pressure.
- Do not fill the Pressure Cooker more than ½ full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. There must be enough liquid to create
steam, otherwise the food will not be cooked properly.
- If you are not sure of the cooking time for certain foods while cooking on Pressure Setting, it is recommended to under
cook and check the doneness by performing the
Quick Pressure Release
method (on p. 7). Continue cooking if the food
requires more time.
- When using the pressure setting, the timer should not begin counting down until the right amount of pressure has been
created.
