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Note: See the Cooking Guide on page 182 to find the possible time and pressure adjustments.
8. Once you have made the desired adjustments, if any, press START/STOP.
9. The Multi-Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking can begin. When the Multi-Cooker is gaining
pressure, “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen and the time will not count down. When pressure has been
reached, “HEAt” will disappear on the Display Screen, and the time will begin to count down.
10. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Multi-Cooker will beep and will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM
setting. The Display Screen will therefore change from the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00 (4
hours) or until you press the START/STOP button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will turn
off.
TIPS:
1. Do not keep rice in the pot for extended periods of time on the KEEP WARM setting, as the rice will become dry and
the quality will deteriorate. Use the supplied plastic spoon to stir and serve the rice. Do not use metal utensils, as
these will scratch the non-stick coating.
2. As rice grains can be delicate, at the end of cooking wait until the pressure releases naturally. Do not use the Quick
Pressure Release Method (see page 11 for instructions on the Natural Pressure Release Method).
3. Standard ratio for cooking rice -- 1 cup of uncooked rice : 1.5 cups of water
CAUTION: During cooking, steam will build up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to
protect your hand.
TO CHANGE A SETTING
It’s easy to switch functions during cooking.
Press the START/STOP button and then select the new desired cooking function. A new timer will flash on the Display
Screen, and the selected function will also flash. Select the desired time, pressure, and/or temperature. Press the START/
STOP button and the new function will begin preheating.
To Change the Cooking Time:
You can change the cooking time before cooking begins by pressing the + and - buttons before pressing START/STOP.
Press and release to change slowly. Press and hold to change time quickly. If you pass the desired temperature or time,
press the opposite button.
To Change the Pressure:
You can change the pressure on certain pre-set functions before cooking begins by pressing the PRESSURE ADJUST
button before pressing START/STOP.
To Change the Temperature:
You can change the temperature on certain functions before cooking begins by pressing the TEMP ADJUST button before
pressing START/STOP.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning should only be carried out when the the Crock-Pot
®
Express Multi-Cooker is cool and unplugged. Allow the Multi-
Cooker to completely cool before cleaning. Do not use the removable Cooking Pot on the stovetop, inside a microwave
oven or inside an oven. Use the pot only inside the Crock-Pot
®
Express Multi-Cooker Heating Base. Wash the Sealing
Gasket and Lid by hand in warm, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly.
Cooking Pot:
When removing the Cooking Pot from the Heating Base, always use two hands and lift directly upward. Failure to do so
may result in scratching the outside of the Cooking Pot (see figure 3).
If food sticks or burns to the surface of the Cooking Pot, then fill it with hot soapy water and let it soak before cleaning. Use
a rubber or nylon spatula to remove stubborn residue. If scouring is necessary, use a non-abrasive cleaner and a nylon
scouring pad or brush.
Although the Cooking Pot is dishwasher safe, we recommend hand-washing to preserve the non-stick coating.
If white spots form on surface of Cooking Pot, then soak it in a solution of vinegar or lemon juice and warm water for 30
minutes. Rinse and dry.
