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NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE
VS. QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE
Natural Pressure Release:
Once pressure
cooking is complete, the pressure will
start to naturally release as the unit cools
down. This can take 20 minutes or more,
depending on the amount of liquid and
food in the pot. During this time, the unit
will switch to Keep Warm mode. When
natural pressure release is complete, the
float valve will drop down.
Quick Pressure Release:
Use
ONLY
when
called for in a recipe. When cooking is
complete, the unit will switch to Keep
Warm mode. Turn the pressure release
valve to the VENT position to instantly
release pressure through the valve.
When quick pressure release is complete
the float valve will drop down. Even after
releasing pressure, some steam will remain
in the unit and will escape when the lid
is opened. Lift and tilt it away from you,
making sure no condensation drips into the
cooker base.
NOTE:
At any time during the natural
release process, you can switch to quick
release by turning the pressure release
valve to the VENT position.
PRESSURIZING
As pressure builds in the unit, the control
panel will display progress bar. Pressurizing
time varies, depending on the amount
of ingredients and liquid in the pot. As
the unit pressurizes, the lid will lock as a
safety measure, and it will not unlock until
pressure is released. Once the unit has
reached full pressure. The cooking cycle will
begin and the timer will start counting down.
INSTALLING & REMOVING
THE PRESSURE LID
Place the pressure lid on top of the unit with
the on the lid and the on the base lined
up evenly. Turn the lid clockwise until it locks
in place.
To unlock the pressure lid, turn it
counterclockwise. Lift the lid at an angle to
prevent splatter. Do not lift the lid straight up.
NOTE:
The pressure lid will not unlock
until the unit is completely depressurized.
NOTE:
Press the KEEP WARM button if you
would like to turn Keep Warm mode off.
NOTE:
If running for less than 1 hour
the clock will count down by minutes
and seconds. If running for more than
an hour, the clock will count down by
minutes only.
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Use the up and down TIME arrows to set
the cook time 1-minute increments up to
1 hour, and in 5-minute increments from
1 hour to 4 hours.
5
Press the START/STOP button. The
display will show progress bars during
this time. When the unit reaches the
proper temperature, the time you set
will begin counting down.
6
When cook time is complete, the unit
will beep, automatically switch to Keep
Warm mode, and start counting up
from 00:00.
7
Let the unit naturally release pressure or,
if the recipe instructs, turn the pressure
release valve to the VENT position, quickly
releasing steam through the valve.
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS
WITH THE PRESSURE LID
To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into
a wall outlet, then press the Power button.
Install the cooking pot in the cooker base
before starting a function.
Pressure
1
Install the cooking pot in the cooker
base. Place ingredients and at least
1
/
2
cup of liquid in the pot, including an
accessory if your recipe calls for it.
Do
not exceed the line marked PRESSURE
MAX when pressure cooking.
2
Follow the steps on page 12 to install the
pressure lid. Turn the pressure release
valve to the SEAL position.
3
Press the PRESSURE button. The
default pressure level will display. Use
the up and down TEMP arrows to select
either Hi or Lo.
NOTE:
When cooking rice, beans, or
other ingredients that expand, do not
fill the pot more than halfway.
NOTE:
After cooking is complete, you
may press the KEEP WARM button to
turn the Keep Warm mode off.
USING YOUR FOODI® 11–IN–1
5-QT. PRESSURE COOKER – CONT.
