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Cooking with the Viva
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
3. Depressurization
After pressure cooking completes, follow your recipe instructions for
depressurizing the cooker.
If automatic
Keep Warm
is on after cooking completes, the timer counts up from
00:00
to indicate the elapsed time up to
10
hours. If not, the cooker returns to
Standby and displays
End
.
Note:
The cooker cools and depressurizes faster if automatic Keep Warm is off.
See
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
for information on releasing
pressure after cooking.
DANGER
While the float valve is up, contents of cooker are under extreme pressure.
Do not
attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is still up
. All pressure
must
be
released, and float valve 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.
Always follow recipe instructions for depressurizing the cooker.
Natural Release (NR)
Leave the quick release button in the popped-up
Seal
position. As the
temperature within the cooker drops, the cooker depressurizes naturally over time.
Depressurization time varies based upon the volume and type of food and liquid.
When the cooker has completely depressurized, 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 releases through the top of the steam release
valve.
Note:
Steam may range in opacity but is always loud!
When the cooker has completely depressurized, the float valve drops into the lid.
Seal Position
Vent Position
NOTICE
Use NR to depressurize 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.
