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MODEL: NH40-6-CH
MODEL: NH40-6-CH
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1.
Delay Timer:
This feature allows the user to set a timed cooking experience. You can set
the timer within the time frame one half-hour to twenty-four hours. The timer is set in
thirty minute increases or decreases.
2.
High Pressure:
This setting can only be started while cooking within the pressure cooker
mode. The high pressure setting is used for quick cooking. In the high pressure setting the
amount of pressure in the pot is raised to its maximum intensity.
Low Pressure: This setting can only be started while cooking with the pressure cooker
mode. The low pressure setting is used for with the pots pressure set for lower intensity.
3.
Rice:
This setting adjust the time and cooking features of the pressure cooker to optimize
pressure cooking rice. Rice will be cooked allowing the grains to be both separated
and tender. A measuring cup is provided for measuring the rice. This setting is suitable
for all types of rice such as long grain rice, jasmine, basmati and brown rice. Weigh dry
rice accurately and wash well with cold water until water runs clear. Drain well and place
into the removable cooking bowl. Add corresponding water amount. Water to rice ratio is
based on the table provided. Keep in mind that different grains of rice require different
time adjustments. Rice will foam and double in size after cooking. When you put in the
dry rice use the interior bowl markings and do not fill the bowl beyond the 1/2 marking for
your rice and water combination.
4.
Soup/Stew:
This setting is suitable to cook a variety of soups from light broths to hearty.
It can also be used to cook a variety of vegetable, meat or poultry stews.
5.
Slow Cook:
This setting has adjusted for long cook times at low temperatures. It is ideal
for breaking down tough cuts of meat or vegetables that would be accomplished with long
and slow cooking times. It is used paired with the timer and/or delay start mode. The user
determine the cooking time based on what is being prepared. A reference guide is
included in the user guide. The delay timer can be used to allow the cook to set the slow
cooking function to automatically for a period from a half hour to twenty- four hours.
6.
Sauté:
This setting is designed for softening and caramelizing garlic, onions and smaller
pieces of food prior to pressure or slow cooking. It can also be used to pre-heat the pot so
that other functions will begin more rapidly.
7.
Steam:
This setting is ideal for steaming vegetables, fish fillets, dumplings and reheating.
8.
Increase (+):
This setting allows the user to increase the time for the functions of this
appliance. Slow increases are completed by tapping the button gently. Faster increases
are completed by holding down the button.
9.
Decrease (-):
This setting allows the user to decrease the time for the functions of this
appliance. Slow decreases are completed by tapping the button gently. Faster decreases
are completed by holding down the button.
10.
Start/Cancel:
This setting starts or cancels each appliance function. When a function is
started the initial display will show a moving LED image to show that the pot has started
the warming function this may take several minutes. The cancel function will stop a process.
If you then decide to start again you will have to restart all of the functions you require.
11.
LED Display:
This display allows the user to see if the appliance is turned on, whether a
function is in progress or whether the function has completed. When the unit is first
plugged in an alert will sound and the display will show four blue zeros.
12.
Keep Warm:
This setting is engaged when one of the menu functions such as pressure
cooking, slow cooking or steaming comes to an end. It can also be turned on its own to
keep food warm for up to twenty four hours.
13.
Low Pressure:
This setting can only be started while cooking within the pressure cooker
mode. When set to low pressure the cooking time is increased because the level of
pressure in the pot is raised to its minimum intensity.
14.
Chili/Beans:
This setting is used for chili recipes that often will have beans as a key
ingredient. The setting assumes that you are cooking dried beans. To shorten the cook
time, soak beans in cold water overnight. Discard soaking water and cook with fresh cold
water for half the pre-set cooking time. Make sure to use a water ratio of 1 part beans to 3
parts water. Beans swell and double in size after cooking. For best results, do not overfill
the cooking bowl. The total volume of uncooked beans and water should not exceed the
marking inside the removable cooking bowl.
15.
Beef/Poultry:
This setting is used for cooking meat and poultry.
16.
Pressure Valve:
This valve has two settings
exhaust and airtight
.
Airtight:
Set when the
pressure cooker is in use.
Exhaust:
Set when the pressure cooking is complete to allow
steam to escape. Also set when the pot is set to steam to allow steam to escape. Care
must be taken not to put your hand, arm or face near the valve when steam is escaping.
Use a utensil (a long handled item such as a spatula, tong etc.) to turn the valve
distancing the user from the escaping steam. You can also use a dry or wet towel to
cover the vent as the steam is escaping.
Grain (1 Cup)
Water Required
Basmati
1
½
cups (350mL)
Brown
1
½
cups (350mL)
White
1
¼
cups (330mL)
Wild
3 cups (700mL)
