Before First Use
1. Remove all packing materials and literature.
2. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts
thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. NEVER
immerse the housing in water or any other liquid. NEVER clean any parts in
a dishwasher.
3. Make sure the gasket is seated properly inside the lid. To ensure the
correct fitting, fill the removable cooking pot with two-thirds water (Note:
use the 3 cup mark on the inside of the cooking pot); and run the unit for 15
minutes using DIY Function.
4. Release the pressure by turning the pressure regulator knob to EXHAUST.
The floating valve will drop.
5. Let the appliance cool to room temperature and then empty and clean.
How to Operate Using Pressure Setting
Before using the pressure cooker each time, check to be sure that the gasket
and the pressure regulator valve are clean and positioned properly.
1. The unit comes with a detachable cord. Plug the cord into the unit first, then
into a wall outlet.
The unit will beep and the display will show “0.00”
2. Open the lid, holding the handle and turning it in anti-clockwise direction
(to the right) until the lid will not move any further, then remove the lid
vertically.
3. Remove the cooking pot and place food into the pot according to the recipe
or cooking chart.
4. Position the pot into the appliance and place the lid onto the Pressure
Cooker and turn it clockwise (to the left) until the lid is locked.
5. Turn the pressure regulator knob on the top of the lid to AIRTIGHT.
6. Set the cooking function based upon the recipe or desired food setting.
7. Press the “Start” button to begin cooking.
8. When cooking is finished, the unit will beep 3 times. Let the pressure drop
on its own (called natural release) or turn the regulator knob to EXHAUST
(called quick release) until the pressure is reduced.
CAUTION:
When turning the knob to release pressure, hot steam/liquid will
be ejected.
NOTE:
Press the “Warm/Cancel” button when cooking time is complete, or to
cancel and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to
warm. Unless “Warm/Cancel” button is pressed and indicator light goes off,
the unit will keep food warm.
WARNING:
Do not hold the pressure regulator knob. Hot steam/liquid will be
ejected. Keep hands and face away from steam vents, use pot holders when
removing the inner pot or touching any hot items, and never force the lid open.
The lid will only open once the pressure is released. Remove the lid by lifting it
away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.
Warm Function
This function reheats or keeps cooked food warm.
1. Follow instructions for Pressure Cooking (Steps 1-2only).
2. Place cooked food in removable cooking pot.
3. Place lid on pressure cooker.
4. Turn the pressure regulator knob to AIRTIGHT.
5. The “Warm/Cancel” indicator light will be lit and the display will read “0.00”.
Press “Start.” You can cancel this function at any time by pressing the
“Warm/Cancel” button.
Beef (Hard Meat) Function
Use this setting for pieces of beef. It is preprogrammed for High
Pressure, 6 minutes. This function is adjustable for different types and sizes of
beef up to 35 minutes.
1. Follow instructions for Pressure Cooking.
2. Lock the lid in place and turn the regulator knob to AIRTIGHT.
3. Press the “Beef” button. The display will show “0.06” for 6 minutes of
cooking time. This is the default setting. (You can adjust the default setting
by pressing the “Beef” button again until the desired time is reached up to
35minutes).
4. Press “Start” button to begin. The unit will begin to heat and come up to
pressure. When the pressure level is reached, the timer will begin to count
down.
5. When the cooking is finished, the unit will beep 3 times and the display will
turn off. This indicates the desired cooking process is complete.
6. Let the pressure drop on its own (natural release) or turn the pressure knob
to EXHAUST (called quick release) until the pressure is totally reduced
down.
Caution:
Hot steam or liquid will be ejected if quick release is used.
NOTE:
Press the “Warm/Cancel” button when cooking time is complete, or to
cancel and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to
warm. Unless “Warm/Cancel” button is pressed and indicator light goes off,
the unit will keep food warm.
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