Venting methods.
Once cooking completes,
there are 2 methods to release
pressure:
Quick Release (QR):
Press down Pressure release
button, after cooking program
is completed or stopped to vent
out pressure/steam until the
float valve drops into the lid.
If the food contents inside
spatters during this process,
turn the pressure release button
back to
Sealing
position and
try again after a few minutes. If
spatter still occurs, use
Natural
Release
method to let out
remaining pressure.
NOTE:
The Quick Release method is
recommended for steamed vegetables
and seafood to avoid overcooking.
Be aware that the
Quick Release
is not suitable for food with large
liquid volume or high starch content
(e.g. porridge, stews, sticky liquids,
soup, etc.). Food content may spatter
out from the pressure release valve.
Use
Natural Release
instead.
WARNING:
•
Always keep hands and face away from the opening on the top of the
pressure release valve when using
Quick Release
. The escaping steam is
hot and can cause scalds, burns and serious injury.
•
Do not lean over or touch the pressure release valve to avoid injury.
•
Never pull out the pressure release valve when it is letting out steam.
•
Do not cover the pressure release valve with a rag or cloth while steam is
being released.
sealing
venting
Natural Release (NR):
1. Leave the pressure release button in the
Sealing
position.
2. The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally
overtime.
3. Allow cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops
down.
This may take 10 to 15 minutes or even longer, depending on the
amount of food inside your cooker. After cooking is finished, cooker
will be in
Auto
Keep Warm
mode.
(if
Auto
Keep Warm
function is on)
Safe Lid Opening
Open the lid: To avoid vacuum suction on the lid, Press down
Pressure release button to let in air when lifting the lid. Hold the lid
handle, turn the lid counter-clockwise to the open position, and lift the
lid up to open.
WARNING:
•
DO NOT lean over or touch the pressure release valve.
•
DO NOT force open the lid.
•
DO NOT place unprotected skin over pressure release valve.
•
DO NOT cover pressure release valve.
CAUTION:
Do not open the lid until pressure inside the pot is completely released. As a
safety feature, the lid is locked and won’t open until the float valve drops down.
If the float valve is stuck due to food debris or sticky liquid, you can push it down
with a long utensil after you are certain that the pressure has been released by
pressing down the Pressure release button.
To avoid personal injuries, never attempt to force down the float valve to open
the lid. DO NOT open the lid until after the pressure is completely released
naturally or manually.
float valve popped-out
indicates the cooker is still pressurized
float valve dropped-down
indicates the cooker is depressurized
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