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USING YOUR FOODI®
8-QT XL 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 the word PRE. 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.
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.
4
Use the up and down TIME arrows to set
the cook time in 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 PRE 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.
Pressure Cook
1
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 instructions on page 15 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 HIGH or LOW.
NOTE:
When cooking rice, beans, or
other ingredients that expand,
DO NOT
fill the pot more than halfway.
NOTE:
After Pressure Cooking is complete,
you may press the KEEP WARM button
to turn the 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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