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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
1.
Open and remove the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features – Pressure
.
2.
Remove inner pot from cooker base.
3.
Add food and liquid to the inner pot and insert back into the cooker base.
Note:
Cold or frozen food items take longer to generate steam and slow down
pressurization. For the fastest results, thaw frozen ingredients before cooking.
4.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
5.
Secure the power cord to the base power socket at the back of the cooker
base. Ensure the connection is tight.
Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The cooker goes to Standby
mode and the display indicates
OFF
.
6.
Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features – Pressure
.
7.
Turn the steam release handle to the
Sealing
position.
8.
Select your desired pressure cooking Smart Program.
9.
Press the same Smart Program button again to cycle through
Less
,
Normal
and
More
time options.
10.
For custom cooking, use the
−
/
+
buttons to adjust the cooking time.
11.
Press
Pressure Level
to toggle between
Low
and
High
pressure.
Note:
When pressure cooking, the pressure level controls the temperature. A higher
pressure results in a higher cooking temperature.
Note:
Cooking time and pressure level adjustments are saved to the Smart Program
when cooking begins.
12.
Press
Keep Warm
to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off and on.
13.
After 10 seconds, the display reads
On
to indicate that
Pre-heating
has begun.
14.
When cooking completes, follow recipe directions to select the appropriate
venting method. Refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
.
Instant Tip
: Use the steam rack to lift foods out of the cooking liquid. This
ensures even heat distribution, prevents nutrients from leeching into the
cooking liquid, and stops food items from scorching on the bottom of the
inner pot.
