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Releasing pressure
Releasing pressure
Quick Release (QR or QPR)
Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables
and delicate seafood!
What to do
What to expect
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and
locks into the
Vent
position.
Seal
position
Vent
position
A jet of steam ejects through the top of the steam
release valve.
This is normal!
When pressure has been fully released, the float valve
drops into the lid.
If there is substantial spatter while venting, flick the quick release button to set it back
to
Seal
.
CAUTION
Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot.
DO NOT
place hands, face,
or any exposed skin over the steam release valve when releasing pressure to
avoid injury.
NOTICE
Do not use QR when cooking fatty, oily, thick or high-starch foods (e.g., stews,
chilis, pasta and congee) or when cooking foods that expand when cooked
(e.g., beans and grains).
NOTICE
Do not turn the quick release button more than ¼” (or 45°). The top should spring
back to its original position and the button will pop up.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
Timed natural release
The carryover cooking continues for a specific amount of time, then stops quickly when
you release the remaining pressure. Perfect for finishing rice and grains.
What to do
What to expect
Let the multicooker rest for a while (the amount
of time will vary by recipe) then press the quick
release button down until it clicks and locks into
the
Vent
position and wait for all pressure inside
the multicooker to release.
A jet of steam ejects through the top of the
steam release valve.
The temperature within the multicooker
drops, so the steam release may not be
as powerful as a normal QR.
When pressure has been fully released, the
float valve drops into the lid.
