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USING YOUR FOODI® 8-QT
PRESSURE COOKER – CONT .
NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE
VS . QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE
Natural Pressure Release:
When pressure
cooking is complete, steam will naturally
release from the unit as it cools down.
During this time, the unit will switch to
Keep Warm mode. Press the KEEP WARM
button if you would like to turn Keep Warm
mode off. When natural pressure release is
complete, the red float valve will drop down.
Quick Pressure Release:
Use
ONLY
if your
recipe calls for it. When pressure cooking
is complete and the KEEP WARM light is
on, turn the pressure release valve to the
VENT position to instantly release pressure
through the valve.
Even after releasing pressure naturally or
using the pressure release valve, 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 rotating lights. 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 lid pressure icon light will glow
steadily. The pressure cooking cycle will begin
and the timer will start counting down.
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF
WITH PRESSURE COOKING
In order to familiarize yourself with the
Pressure Cook function and start cooking,
it is highly recommended for first-time users
to do an initial run.
1
Place the pot in the cooker base and
add 3 cups room-temperature water
to the pot.
2
Assemble the pressure lid by aligning
the arrow on the front of the lid with the
arrow on the front of the cooker base.
Then turn the lid clockwise until it locks
into place.
3
Make sure the pressure release valve
on the lid is in the SEAL position.
4
Press the PRESSURE button, the unit
will default to high (HI) pressure and
a time setting of 2 minutes. Press the
START/STOP button to begin.
5
Your Foodi Deluxe will begin to build
pressure, indicated by the rotating
lights. The unit will begin counting
down when it is fully pressurized
6
When the countdown is finished, the
Foodi Deluxe will beep, automatically
switch to the Keep Warm mode, and
begin counting up.
7
Turn the pressure release valve to the
VENT position to quick release the
pressurized steam. A quick burst of steam
will spurt out of the pressure release
valve. When steam is completely released,
the unit will be ready to open.
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:
To reduce the risk of injury from
unintended contact with hot foods, liquids
and steam when pressure cooking, you must
review and follow all warnings on pages 2-5.
Failure to follow these safeguards increases
your risk of experiencing a burn.