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Releasing pressure
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).
Timed Natural Release
The carryover cooking continues for a specific amount of time, then stops quickly when you
release the remaining pressure. Perfect for cooking rice and grains.
What to do
What to expect
Leave the quick release
switch in the
Seal
position
for a few minutes (according
to your recipe) then move it
from
Seal
to
Vent
and wait
until the float valve drops into
the lid.
When the steam release cover is installed properly,
you’ll hear a muffled hiss as steam hits the cover
and disperses.
If the cover is not installed properly, a loud jet of steam
will eject 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.
If you see a lot of spatter while releasing pressure, move the quick release switch back
from
Vent
to
Seal
, and wait a few minutes before trying to release pressure again. If spatter
continues, use NR to safely release the remaining pressure.
Vent reminder
Set a reminder for your Timed Natural Release so you can step away and own your day.
Recipe call for...
Use this reminder!
Quick Release
Off
5 minute Timed
Natural Release
5 min
10 minute Timed
Natural Release
10 min
CAUTION
Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot. DO NOT place hands, face,
or any exposed skin over the steam release assembly when releasing pressure to
avoid injury.