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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Smart Program Settings
Multigrain
Pressure
Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi)
High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi)
Time Setting Less Normal More
Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:20 00:40
01:00 (+
00:45
soaking time)
Cooking Time Range 00:00–04:00
Porridge
Pressure
Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi)
High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi)
Time Setting Less Normal More
Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:05 00:20 00:30
Cooking Time Range 00:00–04:00
Sterilize
Pressure
Low
(35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi)
High
(65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi)
Time Setting Less Normal More
Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:30 00:30 00:30
Cooking Time Range 00:00–04:00
Pressure Cook
Pressure
Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi)
High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi)
Time Setting Less Normal More
Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:20 00:35 00:45
Cooking Time Range 00:00–04:00
Pressure Cooking Tips
Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Notes
Soup/Broth
Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling
motion.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking
soup with a high starch content.
Normal Soup with meat
More Rich bone broth
Meat/Stew
Less Soft texture Choose setting based on meat texture desired,
or adjust cook time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5–30 minutes,
depending on size. It will retain cooking juices
for tender, succulent meat.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone
Bean/Chili
Less Firmer texture
Choose setting based on bean/grain texture
desired, or adjust cook time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use NR
to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans are completely submerged in
water.
Normal Soft texture
More Very soft texture
Cake
Less Lighter moist cakes Adjust cook time as directed in recipe.
Cake batter should be poured into a springform
pan and covered with foil or an oven-safe lid.
Leave 1” of space around the pan to ensure heat
circulates properly.
Normal Denser moist cakes
More Cheesecakes
Egg
Less Soft-boiled eggs Pre-set times are intended for extra large eggs.
Adjust cooking time to account for different
sized eggs.
Plunge eggs into ice bath to prevent
overcooking.
Normal
Medium-boiled
eggs
More
Hard-boiled eggs
Rice
Less
Tender but firm
to bite
Automated cooking Smart Program. Displays
Auto before cook time countdown.
Depending on the volume of rice, cook time
may range from 8 to 15 minutes.
After cooking, wait 10 minutes, then use QR
to release pressure, or allow to depressurize
with NR.
Normal
Normal texture
white rice
More
Softer texture
white rice
Multigrain
Less Vegetables
Select Less or Normal based on type of grain
and desired texture.
Normal Fish and Seafood
More Meat
Begins with 45 minutes of warm water soaking
time prior to 60 minutes of pressure cooking.