OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 10
Using the “Keep Warm” Feature
This function can keep cooked foods
warm for up to 24 hours. The pressure
cooker will go into “Standby” mode for one
minute and then the “Keep Warm” mode
will automatically be engaged after the
cooking process has been completed.
The “Keep Warm” light will illuminate
when this feature is engaged. (Fig. 10)
10. Then wait for unit to beep to signal
end of cooking process.
11. The pressure cooker will automatically
go into “Standby” mode for one (1)
minute and then into “Keep Warm”
mode for up to 24 hours.
12. Slowly rotate the pressure release valve
to the “Open” position to release the
steam.
13. After the safety float valve has fallen
down, remove the cover and remove
the food.
Fig. 11
Using the Advance Timer
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE
ADVANCE TIMER FEATURE WHEN
COOKING PERISHABLE FOODS
THAT MAY SPOIL IF LEFT OUT AT
ROOM TEMPERATURE.
You can prepare your food to cook in
the removable cooking pot and set the
timer to begin cooking at a later time:
1. Place the cooking pot into the unit.
Add the food to the cooking pot.
2. Place the cover on the pressure
cooker and turn it counter-
clockwise to lock in place.
3. Plug the power cord into the unit
and then into the electrical outlet.
4. Lower the pressure release valve
so that steam may not escape.
5. Press the advance timer button.
The time will increase in half hour
increments, (i.e. 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, etc.)
6. The advance timer indicator light
will illuminate. (Fig. 11)
Keep Warm
Light
Advance Timer
Light
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Cleaning & Storage
1. Always leave the pressure cooker to cool
completely before you take the
components apart for cleaning.
2. Unplug and remove the power cord from
the appliance and the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the vapor collector by pulling it
down and rinse under warm, soapy
water. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
Vapor
Collector
4. Wipe the outer housing of the pressure
cooker with a damp cloth. Do
NOT
use
any abrasive cleaners or immerse in
water or any other liquid.
5. The removable cooking pot, pressure
cooker cover and sealing gasket are
washable. Wash them in warm, soapy
water. The removable cooking pot and
the cover are dishwasher safe. The
sealing gasket is
NOT
.
6. Use a sponge or a non-metallic soft
brush to clean the diffuser.
7. The pressure release valve does not
have to be cleaned after each use
unless it has become clogged.
8. The sealant washer
may need to be
cleaned. Remove it
from the safety floating
valve and clean with
warm, soapy water. To
replace, hold the safety float
valve with your finger and push it in.
(Fig. 13)
9. Store the pressure cooker with the cover
upside down over the main housing. Do
NOT
store with the cover closed to avoid
compressing the sealing gasket for long
periods of time.
7. Select the desired preset button
depending on food to prepare. (See
Cooking Guide or Features).
8. Ensure that the indicator light on the
preset button is lit.
9. The pressure cooker will beep three
(3) times to let you know that the
cooking process is complete.
Fig. 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cover will not close
1.
The sealing gasket is not
well placed.
2.
The safety floating valve
is stuck.
1.
Reinsert the sealing
gasket correctly making
sure that it is underneath
the sealing gasket
holder.
2.
Using a straightened
paper clip, push the
valve slightly.
Cover will not come off
1.
The pressure cooker still
has pressure.
1.
Wait for pressure cooker
to cool down.
Steam leaking
1.
Sealing gasket is not in
the cover.
2.
Sealing gasket is
damaged.
3.
The cover has not been
locked in place.
1.
Replace the sealing
gasket in the cover.
2.
Replace the sealing
gasket with a new one.
3.
Make sure the cover is
locked in place.
Safety floating valve
leaking
1.
The sealant washer is
damaged.
2.
The safety floating valve
needs to be cleaned.
1.
Replace the sealant
washer.
2.
Clean the safety floating
valve.
Safety floating valve is
not rising
1.
Insufficient food in the
cooking pot.
1.
Add more food and/or
water according to the
recipe.
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