OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
NOTES & TIPS #6:
a.
NATURAL RELEASE is recommended when cooking foods that will not have the tendency to
overcook such as Potatoes, Beans, Soups & Stews. During the Natural Release time period, the
pressure cooker may still be heated and cooking the food slightly. In Natural Release, do not
move the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) to EXHAUST immediately after cooking. Depending on the
contents inside, Natural Release may take some time to fully release. Gently tap the Valve (3)
using an oven mitt or utensil. If it is loose and turns easily and no steam is released from the
Valve (3), then all pressure has been released. As a safety feature, the lid will not open unless all
pressure is released. Do not force the lid open. Once all pressure has released, the Float Valve (4)
should sink and the lid should open easily. If the lid feels tight, please allow additional time for
pressure to fully release before attempting to open the lid.
b.
QUICK RELEASE is recommended when cooking foods that you wish to be Medium or Medium-
Rare such as Beef Roasts or Lamb. This will release the pressure quickly and prevent the food
from over-cooking.
CAUTION: Use an oven mitt or long utensil. Keep hands and face away from Pressure Limiting
Valve (3) while in the Exhaust position. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
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Setting your own cook time is ideal for cooking meat or poultry that weighs more than 3-
pounds. It is also suggested for slow-cooking certain recipes that require cooking for
more than 30-minutes. The programmed cook time can be set up to 90-minutes.
The PRESSURE COOK TIME BUTTON is used in combination with the MENU BUTTONS.
TIP: Check the chart on page 13 for the "Cooking Time Range" for each MENU
BUTTON.
1.
Prepare desired food and place into cooking pot.
2.
Secure the Lid (2) onto the unit, turn it Counter-clockwise to lock it in place properly.
3.
Make sure the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) is set to the “Airtight” position.
4.
Plug the power cord into a 120V power outlet.
5.
The LED screen will display 00 00.
6.
Press a MENU BUTTON and then quickly press the PRESSURE COOK TIME button to
adjust the cooking time. Each incremental press of the button increases the cooking
time by 1 minute. Hold the button down for rapid increase of cooking time.
Example 1: If you first press BEANS and then quickly press the PRESSURE COOK
TIME button, you will be able to set the cook time between 10 – 90 minutes.
Example 2: If you first press DESSERTS and then quickly press the PRESSURE
COOK TIME button, you will be able to set the cook time between 5 – 33
minutes.
You can do this using all of the MENU BUTTONS except RICE.
7.
Press the PRESSURE COOK TIME button past the maximum time allowed to start over
at the beginning of the "Cooking Time Range" for each MENU BUTTON.
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