Fig. G
Clips
Positioning tab
Heating plate
Fig. H
Vent pipe
Fig. I
Quick pressure
release valve
½
line
⅔
line
Fig. J
Fig. K
Rock the cooker from side to side to disperse air bubbles.
4
5. After cleaning, reassemble the cover. Be sure the filter is placed over all 3 clips (Fig. G) when
reattaching the vent filter. Then push it in place. You will hear a snap when it is in the proper position.
It should fit tightly.
Place the sealing ring back onto the sealing ring frame. Reattach the frame to the cover by fitting the
grommet over the cover post (Fig. E, page 3). Rotate the frame so the bars do not interfere with the
positioning tab (Fig. G). Then push the frame down until it is securely positioned in the cover.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order for the unit to function properly,
always
follow these instructions:
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Be sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot and the heating plate within the cooker body (Fig. H)
are free of debris before placing the cooking pot in the cooker body.
CAUTION!
To prevent electrical shock, NEVER USE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE
COOKING POT. Also, be sure the outside of the cooking pot is COMPLETELY DRY before placing it
into the cooker body.
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Check both the vent pipe and vent filter to be sure they are clear. In order to check the vent pipe, you
will need to remove the quick pressure release valve from the cover (Fig. I). Then hold the cover up
to the light and make sure you can see light coming through the vent pipe. If you cannot, remove the
sealing ring frame and vent filter (see page 3) and clean the vent pipe with a small brush or pipe clean-
er to remove the blockage. Reattach the sealing ring frame to the cover.
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Always verify that the sealing ring frame is attached to the pressure cooker cover before cooking.
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Make sure you have not overfilled the cooking pot. Do not fill above the ⅔ fill line when cooking
most foods. When cooking foods that foam, froth, or expand, such as rice, grains, dry beans, peas, and
lentils, or foods that are mostly liquids, such as soups, never fill the cooking pot above the ½ fill line.
For your convenience, both the ⅔ and ½ fill lines are marked inside of the cooking pot (Fig. J). In
addition, in each section of the recipes you will find instructions on the maximum fill level for each
type of food.
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Always make sure cooking liquid has been added to the cooking pot. Two cups of liquid is the
minimum amount.
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Always follow special procedures found on page 20 when pressure cooking dry beans, peas, and
lentils. During cooking, these foods tend to froth and foam which could cause the vent pipe to become
blocked.
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Always follow the special procedures found on page 22 when pressure cooking rice and grains.
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Never pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta, split peas, and soup mixes
containing split peas, pasta, or grains. These foods expand so much as a result of foaming and frothing
that they should never be cooked under pressure.
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Do NOT use the quick pressure release method after cooking dry beans,
peas, lentils, grains, or foods that are mostly liquid, such as soup, sauces,
and stews (see page 8).
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Always verify that the air vent/cover lock is down before attempting
to open the cooker (see Fig. Q, page 7). If it is up, the cooker contains
pressure which, if released, may result in burns and/or property damage.
Check that no steam is emitted when the pressure release valve is rotated
to the
STEAM OUT
position.
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WARNING!
Air bubbles may form when pressure cooking foods with a
higher fat content (such as meats with visible fat or poultry with skin and
visible fat) or thicker foods (such as stews, sauces, heavy soups, dried
beans, lentils, and grains such as rice and barley). Even after all pressure has been released, those air bubbles can rise to the surface
when the cover is opened, unless they are dispersed beforehand. If the air bubbles are not dispersed, hot food may erupt out of the
cooker, which could cause serious burn injuries.
To disperse the air bubbles, follow these steps: First, verify the pressure has been released (the air vent/cover lock will be in the
down position). Next, prior to opening the cover, gently rock the cooker from side to side. To rock, grasp the handles and tilt the
cooker to the left, so the right side of the cooker lifts 2 inches off the counter. Then rock to the right so the left side of the cooker
lifts 2 inches off the counter (Fig. K). Repeat once. Verify the air vent/cover lock is still down before attempting to open the cover.
