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Keep Warm Mode
When the cooking time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to the keep warm mode. When in the keep warm mode, KEEP
WARM will illuminate and the timer will begin to count up. The unit will remain on for 4 hours and then shut off automatically, unless
the cancel button is pressed. The keep warm mode can also be manually selected. Turn the control knob until KEEP WARM flashes on
the perimeter of the display. Then press the start button.
Brown/Sauté Functions
Use these functions to brown or sauté foods prior to pressure cooking or slow cooking. Browning is typically used for meats and poultry.
Sautéing is used for vegetables and to reduce liquid after pressure cooking to make a flavorful sauce for your food. Turn the control knob
to the desired function, BROWN or SAUTÉ. Then press the start button. COOKING will illuminate and the progress bar will continuously
scroll to indicate the function is active. Allow unit to preheat for 3 to 4 minutes before browning or sautéing your food.
Slow Cook Function
For slow cooking, turn the control knob to SLOW COOK. Note as you continue to turn the control knob, the unit will change between
the LOW and HIGH settings. The default cook time is 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low. You can manually adjust the slow cooking
time in 30-minute increments by pressing the control knob once and then turning the knob to the desired time.
The maximum slow cooking time at both settings is 9 hours and 30 minutes; the minimum is 30 minutes. When the time is set, press the
start button to activate the unit. COOKING will illuminate and the timer will immediately begin counting down. As cooking progresses,
the number of bars lit on the progress bar will increase.
Pressure Cooking Preset Programs
The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets. Turn the control knob to select the desired program.
NOTE:
VEGGIES
has two presets, HIGH and LOW. Simply turn the knob to select one or the other.
Once the program is selected, it will flash and the time and pressure for that program will be displayed, unless you have selected KEEP
WARM, BROWN, or SAUTÉ. Press the start button to activate the unit.
Because of the great variety of foods within a food grouping, the preset time may need to be adjusted manually. If you desire a time
different than that displayed for the program, press the control knob and the default cook time will begin to flash. Then turn the control
knob to increase or decrease the time. Once the time you desire is displayed, press the start button to activate the unit.
NOTE:
If you fail to change the time, press the cancel button and try again. Use the cooking charts included in the recipe section as a
guide for recommended cooking times.
Preset Programs
Preset Time
Preset Pressure
Preset Programs
Preset Time
Preset Pressure
BEANS
8 minutes
HIGH
RICE
10 minutes
HIGH
DESSERTS
10 minutes
HIGH
ROAST
45 minutes
HIGH
FISH
2 minutes
LOW
SOUP
15 minutes
HIGH
MULTIGRAIN
25 minutes
HIGH
STEW
12 minutes
HIGH
POULTRY
10 minutes
HIGH
VEGGIES (HIGH)
10 minutes
HIGH
RIBS
25 minutes
HIGH
VEGGIES (LOW)
1 minute
LOW
For all pressure cooking presets, the maximum cooking time is 2 hours and the minimum is 1 minute.
NOTE:
While pressure is building, the time will not change. The unit begins counting down when the correct pressure is reached for
the food selected.
Adjusting Pressure Manually
You can manually set the pressure instead of using the preset programs, if you prefer. Simply press and hold the control knob for a few
seconds. All of the preset cooking programs will disappear in the display window and the unit will reset to 00:00 and HIGH pressure.
The cook time will be flashing to indicate the unit is in adjustment mode. Turn the control knob to adjust the time.
Once you have set the desired time, if you want to adjust the pressure from HIGH to LOW, press the control knob again. HIGH will
flash. Turn the control knob until LOW is flashing. Press the start button to activate the unit. If you accidentally select the wrong pressure
setting or time, simply press cancel to reset the cooker and try again.
High pressure is suitable for most foods. Use low pressure for delicate foods such as fish and some vegetables.
