Warm Setting
This setting will reheat foods or keeps foods warm after a long period of time.
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Main Body and add cooked food to be heated.
2. Place Lid on Cooker and lock into place. Plug power cord into standard outlet.
3. Turn Pressure Regulator Knob to ‘Steam’.
4. Press ‘WARM’ button on the Control Panel. The indicator light will start flashing and
the display will show “0.0”.
5. Press ‘START/STOP’ button to begin heating. The indicator light will stop flashing.
NOTE: The WARM function does not use timed setting.
Brown Setting
This setting is useful for browning cuts of meat and poultry before pressure cooking. This
will give them better texture and flavor. Consult recipe for details. Before browning, pat foods
dry with a paper towel. Make sure oil is hot before adding meat or poultry to cooking pot.
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Main Body.
2. Add amount of oil as directed in recipe. Plug power cord into standard outlet.
3. Press ‘BROWN’ button on the Control Panel. The light will start flashing and the
display will show “0.0”. Leave Lid off during while browning.
4. Press ‘START/STOP’ button to begin heating. The indicator light will stop flashing.
5. Allow to preheat for 1 minute. Then add meat or poultry and begin browning food.
6. In this setting, the Control Panel will beep 3 times every 10 minutes to alert you
it is cooking at a high temperature setting.
NOTE: For safety, do not leave the 3-in1 Cooker unattended while browning foods.
Steam Setting
This setting brings water to a boil quickly for steaming foods like fresh vegetables or cooking
rice.
1. Place Removable Cooking Pot in Main Body. Plug power cord into standard outlet
2. Place a small, heat-resistant basket, wire rack (included) or trivet in bottom of pot.
3. Add at least 8 oz. water and make sure bottom of rack is above the liquid.
4. Place food on rack or trivet. Do not fill pot more than 2/3 full with food.
NOTE: If steaming rice, put rice in an 8-inch or smaller bowl and place on rack.
5. Place Lid on Cooker and lock into place. Turn Pressure Regulator Knob to ‘Steam’.
6. Press ‘STEAM’ button on the Control Panel. The indicator light will start flashing and
the display will show “01” (equals 1 minute cooking time).
7. Set the desire cooking time by pressing the ‘HIGH’ button once for each
additional minute or press continuously. Press ‘LOW’ button to decrease cooking
minutes.
8. Press ‘START/STOP’ button to begin cooking. The indicator light will stop flashing.
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WARNING: Do not hold Pressure Regulator Knob. Hot steam/liquid will be ejected.
Keep hands and face away from the steam vents and use pot holders when
removing Cooking Pot or touching any hot items. Never force Lid open until all
pressure is released. The Lid will only open after all pressure is released. Remove
Lid by lifting it away from you to avoid being scalded by the hot steam.
Chow Mein
Servings: 6 - 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Slow Cooking Time: 3 - 4 hours
1 lb. pork, cubed
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 lb. beef, cubed
1 cup water
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1-1lb. 12 oz (28 oz) can bean sprouts, drained
2 medium onions, sliced
1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 cups celery, sliced
2 - 8 oz. cans water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 tsp. salt
6 - 8 cups cooked rice
1/4 tsp. pepper
Garnish with chow mein noodles
Heat oil in cooker, using the BROWN setting. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown
meat in cooker. Add 1 ½ cups water, onions, celery. Stir thoroughly. Mix additional 1 cup
water with cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into meat mixture. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and lock lid in place. Turn pressure regulator knob to Steam. Select the SLOW COOK
mode and set time for 3 - 4 hours. Cooker will beep and switch automatically to the warm
setting when cooking time is completed. Unlock and remove lid. Serve with rice and garnish
with chow mein noodles.
Fiesta Meat Loaf
Servings: 6 - 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Slow Cooking Time: 2 - 3 hours
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup green peppers, seeded, diced
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) pitted, sliced black olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs. ground beef
Optional items: salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips
In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add meat; mix well. Place in 7” round or
spring form pan. Tear off a 6” piece of aluminum foil and fold in half, lengthwise. This helps
to remove pan after cooking cycle is complete. Place spring form pan on foil and lower into
cooker.
Cover and lock lid in place. Turn pressure regulator knob to Steam. Select the SLOW COOK
mode and set time for 2 - 3 hours. Cooker will beep and switch automatically to the warm
setting when cooking time is completed. Unlock and remove lid. Allow steam to clear, lift
strip of foil and remove pan from cooker. Garnish with salsa, shredded cheese, sliced black
olives, sour cream or tortilla chips.
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