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Natural Pressure Release Method:
After cooking cycle is complete, let Cooker
naturally release pressure through the
Bobber Valve. Unit will gradually cool down
on its own. Wait at least 10 minutes after
cooking has completed. If using a higher
volume of food and liquid, this can take up to
20 minutes. And then, using a kitchen utensil,
gradually flick the tab on the Steam Release
Valve to the “Release” position (see Figure 4).
Do not place any part of your hand or body
over the steam outlet on top of the valve, as
steam is very hot and can scald skin. The
pressure has been released when steam is
no longer escaping from the valve and the Lid
opens freely with minimal force. Only then is it
safe to remove the Lid and serve food.
Quick Pressure release method should be
used with caution:
Using a kitchen utensil, gradually flick the tab
on the Steam Release Valve to the “Release”
setting (see Figure 4). Steam will release
rapidly from the Steam Release Valve. Do not
place any part of your hand or body over the
steam outlet on the top of the valve, as steam
is very hot and can scald skin. Do not use
this method when cooking liquid ingredients
such as casseroles, soups, stocks, beans and
pulses. Never use this method when cooking
rice, as rice tends to be very delicate. The
pressure has been released when steam is
no longer escaping from the valve and the Lid
opens freely with minimal force. Only then is it
safe to remove the Lid and serve food.
Releasing Pressure at the End of Cooking
CAUTION:
Do not force the Lid to open. If
it does not open easily this means that the
Cooker is still under pressure.
CAUTION:
During cooking, steam will build
up in the Cooker, so when lifting the Lid
use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect your
hand.
CAUTION:
Never use the quick release
method when cooking foods high in liquid
content such as casseroles, beans, stews,
stocks and soups.
Pressure Release Valve
Valve CLOSED (“Seal”)
Valve OPEN (“Release”)
Valve REMOVE
Figure 4
Using the Lid and Steam Release Valve
Bobber Valve
USING THE GLASS LID
The optional Glass Lid accessory can be used instead of the standard Express Pressure Cooker
Lid on all non-pressure cooking functions such as SLOW COOK, BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ, BOIL,
SIMMER, YOGURT, and KEEP WARM.
FUNCTION
PRESSURE COOK
LID REQUIRED
STEAM RELEASE VALVE
POSITION
MANUAL PRESSURE
Yes
Yes
Seal
MEAT/STEW
Yes
Yes
Seal
BEANS/CHILI
Yes
Yes
Seal
RICE/GRAINS
Yes
Yes
Seal
YOGURT
No
Standard or Glass
Release
POULTRY
Yes
Yes
Seal
DESSERT
Yes
Yes
Seal
SOUP
Yes
Yes
Seal
SLOW COOK
No
Yes
Release
STEAM
Yes
Yes
Seal
BROWN/SEAR
No
Glass Lid optional
Do not use Standard Lid
SAUTÉ
No
Glass Lid optional
Do not use Standard Lid
BOIL
No
Glass Lid optional
Do not use Standard Lid
SIMMER
No
Glass Lid optional
Do not use Standard Lid
When Bobber Valve is in the “UP” position, DO
NOT attempt to open the Lid, as the Cooker is
still under pressure. When the Bobber Valve
is in the “DOWN” position, the pressure has
released. (See figure 5)
“UP” Position
Pressurized
“DOWN” Position
Not Pressurized
Figure 5
