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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 (page 8).
♦ Always verify that the green air vent/cover lock is down before attempting to open the cooker (Fig. Q, page 7). If it is up, the cooker
contains pressure which, if released, may result in burns and/or property damage. Then 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 green 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.
How to Operate the Digital Control Panel
Whenever you plug in the unit, it will beep once and all of the
program options will appear in the display window on the digital
control panel. The KEEP WARM setting will be flashing. This is
the “Ready State” (Fig. L). The following information describes
how the control panel buttons and preset programs function.
Control Knob
The control knob is used to select the preset programs that
appear around the perimeter of the display window as well as
adjust the time and cook settings. As you turn the knob, each
preset program will flash.
Start Button
The start button activates the unit once the cooking function
and time have been selected.
Current Mode Indicators
Once the start button is pressed, the mode the unit is currently in will illuminate. There are three modes: WARM UP, COOKING, and
KEEP WARM.
Cancel Button
The cancel button allows you to end the cooking or keep warm function at any time. Simply press the cancel button once. When you
press cancel, the unit will return to the “Ready State.”
Timer
When pressure cooking, the timer will not start counting down until the cooker reaches operating pressure. When slow cooking, the timer
immediately starts counting down once the slow cooking function is activated. When the unit is in the KEEP WARM mode, the timer
will count up to indicate how much time the unit has been in this mode.
Progress Bar
During the warmup period, the progress bar will scroll from side to side to indicate the unit is heating. Once cooking begins, the progress
bar will start to light up. It will increase in length as cooking progresses to correspond with the cooking time (e.g., if 15 minutes of a 20
minute program have elapsed, 75% of the bars will be illuminated).
Pressure/Slow Cook Setting Indicator
Both pressure cooking and slow cooking have a HIGH and LOW setting. Whatever setting is being used will be illuminated in the lower
half of the display window.
Fig. K
Rock the cooker from side to side to disperse air bubbles.
Display
window
Fig. L
Control knob
Start button
Cancel
button
Preset programs
(entire perimeter)
Timer
Progress bar
Digital
control
panel
