USAGE-PRESSURE SETTING
USAGE - Pressure Setting
NOTE: Always check to make sure that the rubber gasket and the pressure regulator valve are clean and positioned properly
before EACH use. Refer t
o p.14 f
or all steps.
1. Plug the pressure cooker into the wall outlet.
2. Place the removable cooking pot inside the pressure cooker. Then place food inside it.
Always use 1 cup (8 oz) of liquid when cooking on this setting.
3. See Diagram on right. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and turn it counter-clockwise
until it locks in place. You will hear the locking pin click into place.
4. Turn the pressure regulator knob located on the lid of the appliance to PRESSURE.
5. Next, select the desired cooking mode by pressing on the HIGH or LOW button on
the control panel, located on the front of the appliance. The light on the selected button
will flash and the digital display will show 00:01 for 1 minute of cooking time.
6. Keep pressing the button until you reach the desired time. You can also press and hold the button.
7. When the time is set, press the START/STOP button to start the cooking process. The indicator light will stop flashing.
To cancel or reset, press the START/STOP button again.
8. If you forget to set the desired cooking time or do not press the START/STOP button, the digital display will go back to a
default display of 00:00 after 30 seconds.
9. The digital display will enter a waiting mode (the first 2 digits of the display will move). The display will continue to show the
entered cooking time until the right amount of pressure is reached, depending on the amount of food and liquid used. It will not
count down right away.
10. When the pressure is reached, the Floating Valve will rise and the cooker will begin counting down the minutes.
11. Once the cooking time has elapsed, you will hear a series of periodical beeps. The pressure cooker will automatically
enter a WARM function.
12. The beeping will continue until the Floating Valve drops and unit no longer detects any pressure. To manually drop the valve,
perform the
Quick Pressure Release
by turning the Pressure Regulator knob towards steam in short bursts until the all of the
pressure is released.
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CAUTION:
WHEN MANUALLY RELEASING PRESSURE BY TURNING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR KNOB, HOT STEAM
AND DROPLETS OF WATER WILL BE EJECTED. QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED WHEN
PRESSURE COOKING STEWS, SOUPS, OR ANY OTHER RECIPE THAT INVOLVES LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID, AS IT
WILL EJECT FROM THE PRESSURE RELEASE KNOB, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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USAGE-STEAM SETTING
USAGE - Steam Setting
This function allows you to quickly bring liquids to a boil for steaming food or cooking rice.
1. Plug the pressure cooker into the wall outlet.
2. Place the removable cooking pot inside the pressure cooker. Place a small, heat-resistant rack or basket (not included)
inside the cooker. Add at least 1 cup (8 oz) of water, so the bottom of the rack or basket is above the water level.
3. Add the food on top of the rack or in basket. Do not fill the pot more then 2/3 full. NOTE: When steaming rice, place it inside
the bowl and then on top of the rack.
4. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and turn it counter-clockwise until it locks in place. You will hear the locking pin click
into place.
5. Turn the pressure regulator knob located on the lid of the appliance to STEAM.
6. Press the STEAM button on the control panel, located on the front of the appliance. The light on the selected button will flash
and the digital display will show 00:01 for 1 minute of cooking time.
7. Keep pressing the button until you reach the desired time. You can also press and hold the button.
8. When the time is set, press the START/STOP button to start the cooking process. The indicator light will stop flashing.
To cancel or reset, press the START/STOP button again.
9. If you forget to set the desired cooking time or do not press the START/STOP button, the digital display will go back to a
default display of 00:00 after 30 seconds.
10. You may open the lid by turning it clockwise to unlock it to check on the food.
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE LID. KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE COOKER AS STEAM WILL
ESCAPE AS SOON AS THE LID IS OPENED. SERIOUS BURNS CAN OCCUR.
13. You may also turn the unit off by pressing the START/STOP button, the beeping will stop. You have to wait until all of the
pressure is released (the Floating Valve will drop) or perform the Quick Release as described in #12.
14. Once all of the pressure is released, unlock and carefully lift the lid. Use caution when removing the lid. Keep your face
away from the cooker as steam will escape as soon as the lid is opened.
