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The Express Easy Release XL Pressure
Multicooker has been designed with safety
in mind and has various safety measures.
• Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut
correctly and has not sealed.
• Ensure Lid is in the completely locked
position and the is aligned with .
• Pressure will not build if the Steam Release
Valve has not been switched to the Seal “ ”
position.
• Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the
vent pipe and developing excess pressure.
• The gasket and the valves can be removed
for cleaning. (See page 20).
• Once the pressure increases, the Lid cannot
be opened. Safety sensors ensure the
pressure remains within the set range. Never
force the Lid open.
• The Steam Release Dial is located on the
front of the Lid, designed to keep the hand
away from the Steam Release Valve when
releasing pressure. The Steam Release Valve
is designed to be loose-fitting for proper
operation. See RELEASING PRESSURE
Instructions on page 12.
• The pressure cooking functions require liquid
to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot
does not have enough liquid, an notification
will appear in the Display Screen. See
NOTIFICATION CODES chart on page 23.
• At the end of cooking, the Lid cannot be
unlocked until all the pressure is released.
This can be done using the Natural Pressure
Release Method or Quick Pressure Release
Method, explained on page 12.
• The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are
used to set the cooking time. To advance
slowly, simply press the + or - button and
release. To advance quickly, press and hold
the + or - button. If you have passed the
desired time, simply press the opposite
arrow button to return to the desired time.
• The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used
to select desired cooking temperature
or pressure (HIGH or LOW). The Display
Screen will illuminate TEMP or PRESSURE,
depending on which setting is being adjusted.
• The temperature may only be adjusted on
the SLOW COOK, YOGHURT, BOIL, SIMMER,
and BROWN/SEAR and SAUTÉ functions (see
the Cooking Guide on page 14 for available
adjustments).
• Each pre-set pressure cooking function
automatically selects the optimum pressure
for that selection, but it can be manually
selected with the TEMP/PRESSURE button
(see the Cooking Guide on page 14 for
available adjustments).
• The START/STOP button starts and stops
a cooking function. It must be pressed to
change from one cooking function to another
after cooking has begun.
• The Display Screen shows how much longer
the food needs to cook from the selected
time in hours and minutes once the cooker
is preheated. While the cooker is preheating,
the display screen will show, “HEAT”.
* The Status Bar tracks the pressurisation
progress when using a Pressure function,
and the preheat progress when using a
Traditional function before cooking begins.
Things to know about your Express Easy Release XL
Note:
The timer can be selected for all
programs and can be changed at any time
during cooking by pressing START/STOP and
selecting a new function.
Note:
Glass Lid can be used as an
alternative to standard Lid for these
non-pressure functions only.
• Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot.
Place Lid on top of the cooker and align
with . To lock, twist counterclockwise,
aligning with .
* Turn the Steam Release Dial to the “Seal”
position if pressure cooking. The Steam
Release Dial should be open when using
the SLOW COOK and YOGHURT functions.
Do not place the Lid on when using
BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ, SIMMER, or BOIL.
• Plug provided Power Cord into the Power
Cord Port of the cooker.
• Plug other end of the Power Cord into a
wall power outlet.
• Select the cooking function you would like
to use.
• The START/STOP button and the time on
the screen will flash.
• Select the desired temperature or pressure
using the TEMP/PRESSURE button, if
applicable. (Please refer to the Cooking
Guide chart on page 14 for time and
temperature recommendations.)
• Press the START/STOP button. For
pressure cooking functions, the word
“HEAT” will appear on the Display Screen
during preheating time. Once the cooker
is preheating time. Pressurisation and
preheat progress can be easily tracked
with the Status Bar under the Display
Screen. Once the Cooker is pressurised or
preheated, the selected cooking time will
appear on the Display Screen.
• This cooker allows you to delay the start of
your cooking so that cooking finishes when
you need it. See page 8 for instructions on
the DELAY TIMER function.
• After the set cooking time has elapsed,
the cooker will beep again and will
automatically switch to the KEEP WARM
setting. The Display Screen will then
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
cooker will turn off.
• To end a cooking function at any time, press
the START/STOP button.
• When finished, unplug the cooker and wait
for it to cool completely before attempting
to clean.
Using your Express Easy Release XL
CAUTION:
The Cooking Pot and Heating
Base will get very hot while using thiscooker.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
pot holders or oven-mitts when using this
cooker. Always lift the Lid by tilting away
from you to avoid the steam.
Note:
For pressure cooking functions,
13-15 minutes is the approximate average
pressurisation time. If food content is larger
or very cold, pressurisation time may take
slightly longer .
Note:
The cooker beeps as each button is
pressed.
