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Slow Cook Button

To slow cook foods, press the 

SLOW COOK

 button once for the high setting or twice for the low setting . The red light next to the function 

selected will light up . The default cook time is 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low . You can manually adjust the slow cooking time in 

30 minute increments by pressing the + or – buttons . You must do this within the first 6 seconds of pressing the 

SLOW COOK

 button, 

before the unit begins to heat . The maximum slow cooking time at both the high and low settings is 9 hours and 30 minutes and the 

minimum slow cooking time is 30 minutes . The left digit scrolls continuously throughout slow cooking but stops in the keep warm mode .

Pressure Cooking Preset Buttons

The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets . Each pressure cooking preset button has 2 cooking functions . To select 

the top cooking function, press the button once . To select the bottom cooking function, press the button twice . The red light next to the 

selected cooking function will be illuminated . In addition, either the high or low pressure light will be illuminated; this will depend on 

the food you have selected . (When 

FISH

 or 

VEGETABLES–LOW

 is selected, the red light next to 

LOW

 pressure will be illuminated; 

when selecting any other food, the red light next to 

HIGH

 pressure will be illuminated .) 

The preset cook time for the food you have selected will appear in the display window . The default time will blink 6 times and then the 

digit on the far left will start to scroll as the unit begins heating . 

Preset Button

Preset Time Preset Pressure

Preset Button

Preset Time Preset Pressure

RICE

10 minutes

HIGH

SOUP

15 minutes

HIGH

MULTI-GRAIN

25 minutes

HIGH

STEW

12 minutes

HIGH

MEAT–CHOP/RIB

25 minutes

HIGH

VEGETABLES–HIGH

10 minutes

HIGH

MEAT–ROAST

45 minutes

HIGH

VEGETABLES–LOW

0 minutes

LOW

POULTRY

10 minutes

HIGH

DESSERTS

10 minutes

HIGH

FISH

2 minutes

LOW

BEANS

8 minutes

HIGH

Note:

 When vegetables are cooked 0 minutes, once pressure is reached, the unit will stop heating .

Because of the great variety of foods within a food grouping, the preset time may need to be adjusted manually . This is easily done by 

pressing the + or – buttons immediately after pressing the cook function button . You must do this within the first 6 seconds of pressing 

the cook function button, before the unit begins to heat . 

Note:

 If you fail to change the time, press 

CANCEL

 and try again . Use the 

cooking charts included in the recipe section as a guide for recommended cooking times .
For all pressure cooking preset buttons, the maximum cooking time is 2 hours and the minimum cooking time is 0 minutes . 

Note:

 While 

pressure is building, the time will not change . The unit begins counting down when the correct pressure is reached for the food selected . 

Pressure Button

If you prefer to manually set the pressure, instead of using the preset buttons, simply press the 

PRESSURE

 button once for the low setting 

or twice for the high setting . The red light next to the selected pressure will be illuminated . The default cook time is 30 minutes for low and 

15 minutes for high . Adjust the cook time, if desired, by pressing the + or – buttons immediately after pressing the 

PRESSURE

 button . 

Note:

 You must adjust the time within the first 6 seconds, before the unit begins to heat . If you accidentally press the wrong setting or 

time, simply press 

CANCEL

 and reset the cooker .

High pressure is suitable for most foods . Use low pressure for delicate foods such as fish and some vegetables .

How to Use for Pressure Cooking

Before you begin cooking, review the “Important Information for Every Use” instructions on page 4 and always verify that the unit is 

properly assembled .
 1 .  Place the pressure cooker on a dry, level surface . To avoid steam damage to cabinets, position the cooker so the air vent/cover lock 

and quick pressure release valve are not directly under cabinets .

 2 .  Place the removable cooking pot into the cooker body . NEVER USE UNIT WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE COOKING POT .
 3 .  Attach power cord to cooker and then plug into a 120VAC wall outlet . 
 4 .  Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the recipe you have selected . If the recipe states to brown or sauté food, press the 

BROWN/SAUTÉ

 button (see page 4), preheat unit for 3 to 4 minutes, and brown or sauté food according to recipe . When browning/

sautéing is complete, press the 

CANCEL

 button once so you can select another cooking function .

 5 .  If recipe calls for using the cooking rack, place cooking rack into the cooking pot . See “Helpful Hints” on page 8 for guidance on 

when to use rack . Add ingredients to the cooking pot, being sure not to overfill (see page 4 for information on filling) . 

Summary of Contents for 02141

Page 1: ...r property damage 2 Before each use check both the vent pipe see Fig A page 3 and vent filter see Fig C page 3 to be certain they are free of any blockage Remove the filter and clean any debris from b...

Page 2: ...hen moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids Do not touch hot surfaces Always use appliance handles 17 To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance replace the sealing ring if it shrin...

Page 3: ...all packaging materials Then clean the cooker cover with a damp soapy cloth Do NOT immerse the cooker cover in water Wash the sealing ring plate sealing ring vent filter cooking rack and removable co...

Page 4: ...tend to froth and foam which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked Never pressure cook applesauce cranberries rhubarb cereals pasta split peas and dried soup mixes These foods expand so much as...

Page 5: ...button You must do this within the first 6 seconds of pressing the cook function button before the unit begins to heat Note If you fail to change the time press CANCEL and try again Use the cooking c...

Page 6: ...astic or wooden utensils Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface 14 When cooking is complete unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker Allow cooker to...

Page 7: ...the pot is desired do not soak for more than 2 hours Soaking the pot for more than 2 hours may damage the nonstick finish CAUTION Never pour water into the cooker body or immerse it or the power cord...

Page 8: ...00 ft 15 6000 ft 20 7000 ft 25 8000 ft 30 If you have any questions on recipes cooking times or the operation of your pressure cooker call our Test Kitchen at 1 800 368 2194 or contact us at our websi...

Page 9: ...u should unplug the unit and contact our Customer Service Department Call weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact Pressur...

Page 10: ...k sliced bacon diced cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt divided 1 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cups beef broth 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup sliced carrot...

Page 11: ...SAUT and preheat cooker Add oil saut onion pepper and garlic until tender Press CANCEL Add water tomatoes parsley cilantro salt cumin and oregano Place cod fillets in sauce Close cover Place quick pr...

Page 12: ...TRY DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER FULL NO PORTION OF THE MEAT OR POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE FILL LINE SEE PAGE 4 Meat and Poultry Timetable With cooking pot in cooker body press BROWN and preheat...

Page 13: ...lve on vent pipe Press MEAT CHOP RIB and then adjust time to 8 minutes When time is up use quick pressure release method 2 servings Barbecued Spare Ribs 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon chili pow...

Page 14: ...timetable says to cook 0 minutes press the VEGETABLES LOW button Unit will beep 10 times as soon as pressure is reached Use the quick pressure release method immediately after pressure cooker reaches...

Page 15: ...Remove bacon from cooker leaving drippings in pot Press CANCEL and then press SAUT Add onion saut until translucent Press CANCEL Return bacon to pot and add broth and kale Close cover Place quick pre...

Page 16: ...table oil to cooking liquid Close cover securely Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe Press BEANS and adjust time if necessary according to the times indicated in the timetable below After...

Page 17: ...28 30 minutes Wheat Berry Fruit Salad 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water cup orange juice 1 large orange 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 large orange cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons veg...

Page 18: ...tard Follow the custard directions mixing eggs sugar vanilla and salt Then heat milk and 1 square 1 ounce of grated baking chocolate just until chocolate is melted Allow to cool slightly and then add...

Page 19: ...Mix well Close cover Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe Turn lever to STEAM OUT position for slow cooking Press SLOW COOK LOW Cook for 2 to 3 hours Top with cilantro 6 servings Chicken T...

Page 20: ...Timetable 11 Salmon Moutarde 11 Grains Herbed Jasmine Rice 17 Grains Timetable 17 Wheat Berry Fruit Salad 17 Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans 17 Meat and Poultry Barbecued Spareribs 13 California Ch...

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