enter the “WARM” mode. This mode is designed to keep the food inside the cooker warm
until you are ready to release the pressure and remove the food from the pot. The “WARM”
mode will stay on for a period up to 24 hours, however for best results it is recommended to
remove the food within 6 hours of the completion of the set cooking time.
6. To exit “WARM” mode and end the cooking process press & hold the Start/Cancel button
(D).
Canceling or Stopping a Cooking Program
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During the programming steps you may wish to cancel a selection and return to the previous
screen. To do this simply Press & Hold the Start/Cancel button (D).
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During the cooking process you may wish to stop cooking. To do this simply Press & Hold
the Start/Cancel button (D).
Pressure Release and Removing Cooked Food
After the cooking timer has completed and you have exited “WARM” mode the cooking process has
been completed. Before you are able to unlock the lid and remove your food the pressure cooker
must first release all of the pressure inside.
WARNING:
never attempt to force the lid open. If the lid will not open easily it means there is
still pressure inside the cooker that must be released before the lid can be opened. Always
make sure the Float Valve (3) has returned to the lowered position before attempting to open
the lid.
There are two methods of Pressure Release:
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Natural Release
– this is the default method of pressure release and requires no additional
steps or button presses from the user after exiting “WARM” mode. This method allows the
cooker to cool down and slowly release pressure by itself while in the “Warm” mode. This
process will take several minutes (normally between 10-45 minutes) depending on the
amount of food in the cooker. During Natural Release hot steam will slowly eject from the
pressure cooker through the vents in the Pressure Limit Valve (1).
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Quick Release
– this method allows the user to vent steam from the cooker and release
pressure in a shorter amount of time. After exiting “WARM” mode you can perform a quick
release by moving the Pressure Limit Valve (1) to the Release Pressure Setting
.
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CAUTION
: hot steam will immediately start ejecting from the vents in the Pressure
Limit Valve (1). Keep your hand and face clear of the vents and wear an oven mitt or
rubber gloves when moving the Pressure Limit Valve (1) to avoid burning.
As the cooker releases pressure the Float Valve (3) will begin to lower. When the cooker has
released all of the pressure the Float Valve (3) will be at the low point setting as it was before the
cooking process started.
Once the Float Valve (3) has fully lowered it is safe to open the lid and transfer your food to a
serving plate.
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TIP
: for foods with large liquid volume or starch content, use the Natural Release method. If
Quick Release is used with these types of food thick liquid can be ejected from the
Pressure Limit Valve (1) and cause splattering during pressure release.
