4
13. To use the delay start function, select the Delay
Start/Timer button. Delay is 30 minutes by default.
To adjust the delay start time, press the or
button to increase or decrease the time by 30
minutes increments. Select Cooking function, 5
seconds later your delay start will activate. Once the
delay start time is complete your chosen cooking
function will start. Cooking can be delayed for up to
24hours (except for SAUTÉ function).
14. After cooking, the machine will automatically stay
on “Keep Warm” at a temperature of 60-80 C.
OPENING THE LID AFTER COOKING
• Before opening the appliance, ensure pressure
cooking function has completed or press Warm/
Cancel button to stop a program. There are two ways
to release pressure before opening the lid:
1. QUICK RELEASE
Turn pressure valve handle to VENTING
position
to let out steam until floating valve pressure drops
down (see below).
Caution: Keep hands and face away from hole on
top of pressure valve when using, the quick release
method. Escaping steam is very hot and can cause
scalds. During pressure releasing process, protect
your skin by avoiding any contact with escaping
steam or stainless-steel portion of lid. Press down
gently on lid and turn clockwise until lid meets
resistance. Lift carefully and place aside. Avoid
personal injury resulting from hot unit surfaces and
dripping liquids. For food with large liquid volume
or starch content (e.g. porridge or congee), use the
natural release method instead as thick liquid may
splatter out.
2. NATURAL RELEASE
Allow cooker to cool down naturally until pressure
valve drops down. This may take up to 15 to 40
minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of
food in cooker. After cooking has finished, make sure
Keep Warm mode is switched off.
Caution: DO NOT try to open lid until pressure inside
pot is completely released. As a safety mechanism,
until the pressure valve drops down, lid is locked and
cannot be opened.
PRESSURE COOKING
RICE
• The below tables show how many cups (using cup
supplied) of dry rice and water produce a certain
quantity of cooked rice and required cooking time to
do this. For rice recipes, see page 9.
Tips:
1. For fluffier rice add a little extra water, reduce water
for firm rice.
2. We do not recommend cooking wild rice alone as it
requires a significant amount of water.
3. Ensure that the rice is evenly spread across the
bottom of the inner pot and not heaped to one side.
4. Always wash rice before cooking, this removes
starch preventing clumping.
White rices including jasmine and basmati
Cups of
uncooked
rice
Cups
of cold
water
Cups of
cooked
rice
Cooking
time (mins)
2
2
5
10-12
4
4
9
12-15
6
6
15
15-20
8
8
16
20-25
10
10
27
25-30
Brown rice includes sushi, arborio and quinoa
Cups of
uncooked
rice
Cups
of cold
water
Cups of
cooked
rice
Cooking
time (mins)
2
3
5
25-30
4
6
10
30-40
6
9
15
40-45
BEANS/CHILLI
• Use this function to cook your beans – or make great
lentil curries, chillies and homemade baked beans.
Follow your favourite recipe for chilli con carne or
make a simple bean dish.
• Ensure lid is locked securely in place and steam
release handle is in sealing position. Follow the
below guidelines for recommended cooking times:
Pulse type
Soaked
- Quick
Release
(mins)
Soaked
- Manual
Release
(mins)
Unsoaked
- Quick
Release
(mins)
Pinto beans
1-3
4-6
22-25
Red kidney beans
5-8
10-12
20-25
Cannellini beans
6-8
10-13
30-40
Pressure valve
Float valve
Venting position
