8
Pressure Release Methods
1. Quick Pressure Release.
This method is used when cooking vegetables, seafood, and other delicate foods.
WARNING!
To prevent
the risk of severe personal injury and property damage, DO NOT USE the quick pressure release method after cooking dry beans,
peas, lentils, grains, or foods that are mostly liquid, such as soup, sauces, and stews.
When cooking time is up, press the cancel button and immediately move the lever on the quick pressure release valve to the STEAM
OUT position (Fig. Q, page 7). You will hear sputtering and steam will release for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Pressure is com-
pletely reduced when the green air vent/cover lock has dropped (Fig. Q).
CAUTION!
To prevent steam burns, keep hands and face away from the top of the pressure cooker as pressure is being released.
2. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
This method is used when cooking foods such as meats, soups, and grains. When cooking
time is up, keep the quick pressure release valve in the COOK position.
Let the pressure cooker cool until the green air vent/
cover lock drops. Then move the pressure release valve to the STEAM OUT position.
NOTE:
If desired, the food may be left in the cooker, which automatically switches to the keep warm mode. Prior to opening the
cooker, be sure to disperse any air bubbles by rocking it from side to side (see instructions on page 5).
How to Use for Slow Cooking
1. Follow steps 1 through 8 of the “How to Use for Pressure Cooking” instructions on page 7.
2. Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe.
IMPORTANT:
Point the lever to the STEAM OUT position.
3. Using the control knob, scroll to select SLOW COOK-LOW or SLOW COOK-HIGH. Adjust the slow cooking default time, if
desired (page 6). Press the start button to activate the unit. COOKING will illuminate and the timer will begin counting down.
4. When the cook time has expired, the unit will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the keep warm mode.
5. Press the cancel button. Unlock the cover as described on page 3. When removing the cover, lift it toward you to keep any steam
away from you. Place cover upside down on counter.
CAUTION!
Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cooker cover when removing it. Steam and hot liquid can cause burns.
6. Remove food from cooker. Use a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may
scratch the nonstick surface.
7. When cooking/keep warm are complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.
Cleaning
After every use
1. After the cooker has cooled completely, remove the quick pressure release valve from the cover. Then detach the sealing ring frame
from the cover (Fig. E, page 4). Remove the sealing ring from the frame. Do not remove the center grommet on the sealing ring frame.
If the vent filter appears dirty or contains debris, remove it from the underside of the cover, following the instructions on page 4.
2. Clean the cooker cover with a damp, soapy cloth and then dry completely.
Do not immerse the cooker cover in water.
Wash the sealing ring, sealing ring frame, and vent filter in warm, soapy water. Do NOT wash these parts in the dishwasher.
Thor-
oughly dry all cover parts after cleaning.
3. To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe. Clean it with a small brush or pipe
cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked. If necessary, clean the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from
the slots and holes. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble.
4. Wash the cooking rack in warm, soapy water. Do NOT wash in the dishwasher.
5. Remove the cooking pot from the cooker body. Wash the pot in the dishwasher or in warm water and a mild detergent.
The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or
Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body.
Soaking the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the pot is desired, do not soak for more than
2 hours as this may damage the nonstick finish.
CAUTION!
To prevent electrical shock, never pour water into the cooker body or immerse it or the power cord in water. Always
be sure the pot is COMPLETELY DRY before placing it back in the cooker body.
6. Clean the sensor, sensor arm, and plastic rim of the cooker body with a damp cloth. Avoid getting water inside of the cooker body.
* Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
