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Before Using for the First Time
CAUTION: Risk of suffocation - keep all packaging and plastic bags out of the reach of children.
1. Remove all parts from the box and discard packaging.
2. Clean all parts by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. Do NOT use an abrasive scour-
ing pad or steel wool as this could damage the finish of the exterior surfaces or
the nonstick finish on the inner pot.
How to Use
To install lid, turn it counter-clockwise until
it locks with a clamping sound. Within
the lid is a sealing gasket, the purpose of
which is for sealing pressure within the
pressure cooker. Always check that the
gasket is seated properly, clean and free
of food particles.
Discharge Valve
When pressure cooking, the floating
valve should be in the downward po-
sition and the discharge valve should
be set to seal. Always check that
valves are clean, unobstructed and in
good working order before using.
The total volume of food and liquid must not exceed 2/3 of
the capacity of the inner pot.
When cooking rice, legumes, beans, dried vegetables or
other foods that expand, the total volume of food and liquid
must not exceed 1/2 of the capacity of the inner pot.
Overfilling may cause the floating valve to become clogged,
creating excess pressure.
IMPORTANT: Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, oatmeal or other cereals,
peas, pasta or rhubarb should NOT be cooked under pressure. These types of
foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, which may block the floating valve.
WARNING:
Always use at least
½
cup of water when cooking to avoid damage to
the appliance.
Lid Assembly
To remove lid, grasp the handle firmly and turn
clockwise until loosened and pull up.
WARNING: The lid should always be locked
when appliance is in use.
Helpful Hints
• Pressure cookers cook foods in about one-third of the time of conventional
cooking methods.
• More nutrients are preserved during pressure cooking as less liquid is used and
thus fewer nutrients are lost to evaporation.
• Increase cook time by 10% in altitudes above 3,500 feet.
• If you want to cook foods in less than the pre-programmed time, use the warm/
cancel button to cancel cooking at the desired time.
• Foods of equal size promote more even cooking. When cooking different types
of foods at the same time, cut foods that cook faster into larger pieces and
foods that cook slower into smaller pieces.
• Meats can be browned, if desired, prior to pressure cooking.
• Cooking liquids can include water, broth, fruit juice, wine, beer and bouillon.
• Fresh, rather than dried, herbs are best for pressure cooking.
• Flavors are more intense with pressure cooking. For best taste results, reduce
the amount of herbs or seasonings when adapting recipes used with conven-
tional cooking methods.
• The pressure cooker will naturally release the steam. To hasten the process,
you can use the quick release method by rotating the pressure discharge valve
to the exhaust position until the float valve sinks.
DANGER: Steam will exhaust through pressure discharge and float valves and
can cause burns, scalding and serious injuries. Always wear an oven mitt or
other heat protective glove to turn discharge valve.
• Always use at least ½ cup of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough
steam to be created to produce pressure.
• Only use non-metal utensils when filling with or removing food from inner pot,
to avoid scratching the nonstick coating.
• When cooking beans, add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount
of foaming.
• For best results, use low pressure when cooking fresh fruits.
• When cooking frozen meats, add 10 extra minutes for every inch of thickness.
• When unsure of how much time to cook under pressure, it’s best to undercook
and use the quick release method to check for doneness.
• Hot foods/liquids will come to pressure more quickly than cold foods/liquids.
• When cooking soups or stews with potatoes or meat, as much as 5 or 6 cups of
liquid may be needed to prevent overcooking or burning.
• When adapting conventional recipes for pressure cooking, a general rule is to
use 1 cup of liquid for the first 15 minutes and
⅓
cup for every 15 minutes of
pressure cooking thereafter.
CAUTION: ALWAYS tilt lid away from you when opening to avoid injury from steam.
Preset Menu Buttons
This pressure cooker has 7 food specific preset menu buttons. Each preset has a
default start time with minimum and maximum cooking times allowed for each
setting. See the chart on next page for reference.
