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How to Use for Pressure Cooking
Before you begin cooking, review the “Important Information” instructions on pages 4 and 5 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 THE 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, select the BROWN or SAUTÉ function (page 6) 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.
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. P).
9. Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe and point the lever to the COOK
position (Fig. O).
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. Or, if preferred, manually set the
pressure and time (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 green air vent/cover lock will slide up (Fig. P), so the
locking latch cannot be turned and the cover cannot be opened.
Once the unit is at pressure, 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 (quick pressure release or
drop pressure of its own accord). See instructions on page 8.
Do not open the cooker until all
internal pressure has been released.
You will know the pressure is completely reduced when
the green 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 green 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 5,
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.
14. After pressure is completely reduced and potential air bubbles dispersed, unlock the cover as described on page 3. When removing
the cover, lift it toward you to keep any steam away from you. Place cover upside down on counter.
CAUTION!
Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cooker cover when removing it. Steam and hot liquid can cause burns.
15. Remove food from cooker using a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may
scratch the nonstick surface.
16. When cooking is complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool completely
before cleaning.
Fig. O
COOK position
Fig. Q
Green air vent/cover
lock in down position.
No pressure in unit.
STEAM OUT position
Fig. N
Sensor
Fig. P
Sensor hole
Fig. M
Green locking latch
aligned with handle
Green air vent/
cover lock in up
position.
