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Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods)
Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods)
Always follow recipe instructions for depressurising the cooker.
When the cooker has completely depressurised, the float valve drops into the lid
as indicated in
Overview of Pressure Control Features — Float Valve
Natural Release (NR)
Leave the quick release button in the popped-
up
Seal
position. As the temperature within the
cooker drops, the cooker depressurises naturally
over time.
Depressurisation time varies based upon the
volume and type of food and liquid. When the
cooker has completely depressurised, the float
valve drops into the lid.
Quick Release (QR)
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position.
When depressed, a stream of steam is released through the top of the steam
release valve.
Note:
Steam may range in opacity but is always loud!
Seal Position
NOTICE
Use NR to depressurise the cooker after cooking
high-starch foods (e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta,
oatmeal and congee) or after cooking foods that expand when
cooked (e.g., beans and grains).
CAUTION
Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot.
Do not place hands, face, or any exposed skin over
the steam release valve when releasing pressure.
If continuous spatter occurs while venting, set the cooker back to Seal by flicking
the quick release button. The button pops back up to indicate that it is sealed and
stops the depressurisation process. Wait a few minutes before trying to QR again.
If spatter continues, use NR to safely release remaining pressure.
10-Minute NR
Leave the quick release button in the popped-up
Seal
position for
10
minutes
after cooking has completed, then press the quick release button down until it
clicks and locks into the Vent position. When depressed, a stream of steam is
released through the top of the steam release valve.
If continuous spatter occurs while venting, set the cooker back to
Seal
by flicking
the quick release button. Wait an additional
5
minutes before trying to QR again.
If spatter continues, use NR to safely release remaining pressure.
DANGER
Whilethefloatvalveisup,contentsofcookerare
under
extreme pressure
.
Do not attempt to remove
the lid while the float valve is still up
. All pressure
must
be
released,andfloatvalve
must
be down before attempting to remove
the lid.
Never attempt to force the lid open
. Failure to follow the
instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
NOTICE
Do not use QR when cooking high-starch foods
(e.g., stews, chilis, pasta and congee) or when
cooking foods that expand when cooked (e.g., beans and grains).
WARNING
Do not lean over
or touch the steam
release valve.
Do not place unprotected
skin over the steam
release valve.
Do not cover or
obstruct the steam
release valve.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
