Fig. N
Sensor
Sensor hole
Fig. M
Fig. P
Cook
position
Fig. O
Green locking latch
aligned with handle
Air vent/
cover lock in
up position.
Fig. Q
Air vent/cover lock in down
position. No pressure in unit.
Steam out
position
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HOW TO USE FOR PRESSURE COOKING
Before you begin cooking, review the “Important Information” 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 quick pressure
release valve is not directly under cabinets.
2. Place the removable cooking pot into the cooker body. NEVER USE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE COOKING
POT.
3. Attach power cord to cooker, making sure to fully insert it in the cooker receptacle. 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, select the BROWN or SAUTÉ function (see page 5) and
press the start button to activate the unit. Preheat the unit for 3 to 4 minutes and brown or sauté food
according to recipe. When browning/sautéing is complete, press the cancel button 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 9 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).
6. Pour liquid into the cooking pot, as specified in the recipe or timetable. If not stated, add 2 cups of
liquid to the pot.
7. Place the cover on the cooker body, aligning the
INSTALL/REMOVE
vertical mark within the
mark on the cooker body (Fig. D, page 3). Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops. The pressure
cooker cover is properly installed when the
LOCKED
vertical mark is within the mark on the
cooker body (Fig. M).
8. With the digital display facing you, lower the temperature sensor arm and insert the sensor into its
hole in the cover (Fig. N). It may be necessary to rotate the cover slightly so the hole aligns with the
sensor. Lock the cover by grasping the green latch. Using a slight downward pressure, turn
the latch clockwise until it is aligned with the handle (Fig. O).
9. Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe and point the lever to any of the three
COOK
positions (Fig. P). There is no difference between the three positions.
10. Using the control knob, scroll to select the appropriate preset for the desired function and/or
type of food. Adjust the cooking time as necessary (see page 6). Or, if preferred, manually set
the pressure and time (see page 6).
11. Press the start button to activate the unit. WARM UP will illuminate. As the unit is heating,
air will automatically exhaust around the air vent/cover lock. You will hear this venting.
When pressure begins to build, the air vent/cover lock will slide up (Fig. O), so the locking latch
cannot be turned and the cover cannot be opened. Once the unit reaches the correct temperature,
COOKING will illuminate and the timer will start to count down. During cooking you may notice
some steam releasing from the quick pressure release valve. This is normal.
NOTE:
Occasionally you
may hear a ticking sound. This is the unit cycling on and off during cooking to maintain the pressure
or heat.
12. When the cook time has expired, the unit will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the
keep warm mode. KEEP WARM will be illuminated.
13. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions. (See instructions on page 8
for releasing pressure.)
Do not open the cooker until all internal pressure has been released.
You will know the
pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock drops and no steam is
emitted when the pressure release valve is in the STEAM OUT position
(Fig. Q).
WARNING!
Never attempt to open the cooker when the air vent/cover lock is up. Doing so
could result in severe burns and/or property damage from the release of pressurized contents.
Next, if cooking thicker or higher fat foods as described on page 4, rock the cooker from
side to side as illustrated to ensure all air bubbles are dispersed. Verify the air vent/cover lock is still down before attempting to open
the cover.
