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10.   When  PROGRAMMED cooking is complete the unit will beep. Let the pressure drop on its  

 

own (Natural Release) or release immediately by turning the Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve  

 

to STEAM position in short bursts (Quick Release).  CAUTION: When turning Pressure/Steam 

 

Regulator Valve HOT STEAM &  LIQUID WILL BE RELEASED. DANGER Of BURNS,  

 

 

SCALDING AND INJURy. USE HEAT RESISTANT OVEN MITTS.

NOTE: Press START/STOP Control  when cooking is complete, or to cancel and reset. Otherwise, 

Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.
WARNING: DO NOT hold Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve ! HOT STEAM / LIQUID will be 

released. kEEp HANDS & fACE away from steam vents & valves. USE HEAT RESISTANT OVEN 

MITTS when removing Removable Cooking Pot and when touching any hot parts. NEVER 

fORCE THE LID OpEN. Lid will only open once pressure is released. Remove Lid by lifting it 

away  from your face, hands & arms to avoid being burned or scalded by HOT STEAM.
11.  To take Removable Cooking Pot out of Base, USING HEAT RESISTANT OVEN MITTS, swivel Pot  

 

counter clockwise until tabs have unlatched from Base Clip Plates and lift up from Base.

12. When cooking in Pressure Cooking mode, if you are unsure of cooking time, it is best to   

 

undercook and use QUICK RELEASE method to check for doneness. If not cooked sufficiently,  

 

set unit back again in Pressure Cooking mode for additional time.

13. When using High & Low Pressure Setting (15 PSI / 2.5 PSI), timer should not begin counting  

 

down until there’s enough pressure built-up inside the Cooking Pot.

14.  Never fill Pressure Cooker more than ½ full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. Pressure Cooker  

 

must have enough liquid to generate steam & pressure or the food will not cook properly.

WARM SETTING

This program reheats food or keeps it warm up to 8 hours.
1.   Place cooked food in Removable Cooking Pot.
2.   Place Lid on Pressure Cooker.
3.   Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
4.   Press WARM control ON. The display will read 158ºF. NOTE: Stay Warm temperature should  

 

be maintained at 158°F

5.   Press 

 or 

  control keys to set desired warming temperature.

6.   Press WARM control. The display will read 8:00 and will leave unit on Warm function  

 

for 8 hours. 

7.   Press 

 or 

  control keys to set desired warming time.

8.   Press START/STOP control to start warming function.

BROWN SETTING

This program is designed to brown food before cooking under pressure. Unless otherwise 

indicated in recipe, browning meat and poultry provides best flavor and texture as it will sear 

juices in. Food should be patted dry with a paper towel before browning. For best results, make 

sure oil is hot before adding meat or poultry. If browning large portions, brown in batches for 3 

to 4 minutes on each side. This is to minimize overcrowding food for best results.
1.   Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under  

 

Base Clip Plates.

2.   Add small amount of oil.
3.   Press BROWN control ON. Leave Lid off.
4.   Display will flash 30 minutes. Press

 ▲

 or 

  control keys to set desired browning time.

5.   Press START/STOP control to start browning.
NOTE: DO NOT leave Pressure Cooker unattended while browning food.

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STEAM SETTING

This program brings cooking liquid to a boil quickly for steaming food or cooking rice. This 

fuction is great to steam vegetables and fish for healthier cooking (see Chart on p.13).
1.   Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under  

 

Base Clip Plates.

2.   Place a small, heat-resistant steaming rack, trivet or basket in the bottom of the Removable  

 

Cooking Pot. NOTE: Steamer Racks, Baskets or Bamboo Steamers can be found in most    

 

Kitchen Products stores. It is important to be sure that the selected steaming device be at  

 

least 1” above water/liquid level.

3.   Add at least 12 oz of water, making sure bottom of the rack is above liquid.
4.   Add food. Do not fill Cooking Pot more than 2/3 full. NOTE: If steaming rice, put rice in an 8’’ or  

 

smaller suitable container and place on rack (A suitable container is heat and pressure    

 

resistant vessel).

5.   Place Lid on Pressure Cooker and close Sliding Lock to the left to  

 

fully lock Lid in place. 

6.   Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
7.   Press Steam control ON. The display will flash 15 and will allow  

 

for 15 minutes of Steam cooking.

8.   Press 

 or 

  control keys to set desired steaming time.  

 

NOTE: Default steaming temperature is set at boiling point of  

 

212ºF and is the correct steaming temperature for all foods.

9.   Press START/STOP control to begin steaming.
10.  When time has expired, unit will beep.
11.  Press START/STOP Control  when steaming is complete, or to cancel and reset. Otherwise  

 

Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.

NOTE: Lid can be opened during cooking to check food, USE CAUTION when removing Lid. 

NEVER place your face or hands over the Pressure Cooker when removing Lid.  HOT STEAM 

escapes as soon as the lid is opened and can cause serious burns, scalding or injuries.

SLOW COOk SETTING

This program will allow food to cook very slowly over a period of 8 to 12 hours. This will provide 

added tenderness to meat while sauces will be become thick and most flavorful. 
1.   Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker, making sure tabs are fully inserted under 

 

Base Clip Plates.

2.   Place food  in Removable Cooking Pot. 
3.   Place Lid on Pressure Cooker and close Sliding Lock to the left to fully lock Lid in place. 
4.   Turn Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position.
5.   Press SLOW COOK control. The display will read 4:00  and will leave unit on to Slow Cook for  

 

4 hours. 

6.   Press 

 or 

  control keys to set desired Slow Cook time, maximum time being 12 hours.  

 

NOTE Slow cook temperature is set at 180ºF and will typically require 8 to 9 hours of cooking  

 

time.                                     

7.   Press START/STOP control to begin Slow Cooking.
8.   When time has expired, unit will beep.
9.   Press START/STOP Control  when Slow Cooking is complete, or to cancel and reset.  

 

 

Otherwise, Pressure Cooker will automatically switch to Warm function for 8 hours.

10. If the Pressure Cooker is set for Slow Cooking, make certain that it is placed in a location  

 

where it will not be disturbed while in operation. NOTE: Always place Pressure Cooker on a  

 

safe, flat, heat resistant surface while the appliance is on.

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Summary of Contents for BA-3800B

Page 1: ...ich proves defective or replace unit with a comparable model This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties and representation expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our part FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear damages from improper installation defects other than manufacturing defects damages from misu...

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Page 3: ...aterials such as tablecloth curtains towels paper plastic wood or other 8 CAUTION DO NOT COVER PRESSURE STEAM REGULATOR OR SAFETY VALVE OR APPLIANCE WITH ANY TOWEL OR MATERIAL RISK OF EXPLOSION 9 Allow sufficient airflow on top of Pressure Cooker Use in a well ventilated area CAUTION HOT DO NOT touch top of Pressure Cooker when in use ALWAYS use side handles 10 This appliance should not be used by...

Page 4: ...eriod of time 27 This appliance is NOT recommended for outdoor use 28 DO NOT fill Pressure Cooker more than full with food or 2 3 full with liquid When cooking food that expands during cooking DO NOT fill the Pressure Cooker over full CAUTION Over filling Pressure Cooker could cause Pressure Steam Regulator Valve to become clogged and exert excess pressure build up inside Cooker DANGER Risk of per...

Page 5: ...re that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can foam froth and sputter and clog the pressure release device steam vent These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker 37 WARNING NEVER DEEP FRY OR PRESSURE FRY IN OIL IN PRESSURE COOKER AS THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS INJURIES FIR...

Page 6: ...ure Steam Regulator Valve Check that Pressure Steam Regulator Valve Floating Valve Safety Valve are in good working condition before each use and unobstructed of any food or foreign matter To clean Pressure Steam Regulator Valve 1 After unit has fully cooled down remove Lid 2 Press down Pressure Steam Regulator Valve counter clockwise to CLEAN position and remove carefully 3 Using a small soft bru...

Page 7: ...wn on the Removable Cooking Pot This will protect the Pressure Steam Regulator Valve and other valves on top of the Lid DO NOT store Pressure Cooker with a sealed Lid as this could cause stale odors inside Cooker 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE Remove all packing materials and printed inserts 1 Swivel Removable Cooking Pot from Base until tabs have unlatched from Base Clip Plates Lift t...

Page 8: ...ing time 5 Press START STOP control to start browning NOTE DO NOT leave Pressure Cooker unattended while browning food 8 STEAM SETTING This program brings cooking liquid to a boil quickly for steaming food or cooking rice This fuction is great to steam vegetables and fish for healthier cooking see Chart on p 13 1 Place Removable Cooking Pot in Pressure Cooker making sure tabs are fully inserted un...

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