Specification Sheet

• E5 NOTIFICATION CODE – This code appears when either the lid or Steam Release Valve is being
used incorrectly for a non-pressure cook setting. Please note that the standard Express Crock lid
should never be used when using the Brown/Sear, Sauté, Boil, or Simmer settings. When using the
lid during the Slow Cook or Yogurt settings, the Steam Release Valve must be turned to the open
or “Release” position. If you receive the E5 Notification during any of these situations, then simply
remove the lid while using Brown/Sear, Sauté, Boil, or Simmer, or correctly position the Steam
Release Valve to “Release” while using Slow Cooking or Yogurt, and then unplug the unit for at
least 5 seconds, re-plug it in and re-program your cook settings to begin cooking.
• E6 NOTIFICATION CODE – If you receive this code while cooking, it means that the Express
Crock was unable to generate enough steam to pressurize completely. To resolve, follow the
steps below:
1. Make sure that the Steam Release Valve is turned to the closed or “Seal” position.
If it was not in the correct position, then rotate it to the correct position and jump
to step 3 below.
2. If the Steam Release Valve was in the correct position, then turn it to the “Release”
position and wait for the unit to de-pressurize. Then remove the lid and look
underneath it to make sure the Sealing Gasket (large rubber ring) is properly
secured to the underside of the lid.
3. Add another cup of liquid (water, broth, etc.) to the cooking pot, stir your ingredients,
and reattach the lid, making sure the Steam Release Valve is in the “Seal” position.
4. Unplug the unit for at least 5 seconds, and then re-plug it in and re-program your
cook settings to begin cooking.
AND FINALLY, THIS HANDY CHART BELOW WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE HOW TO USE
THE LID AND STEAM RELEASE VALVE CORRECTLY FOR ALL OF THE EXPRESS CROCK
COOK SETTINGS:
FUNCTION
PRESSURE
COOK
LID REQUIRED
STEAM RELEASE
VALVE POSITION
MANUAL PRESSURE Yes Yes Seal
MEAT/STEW Yes Yes Seal
BEANS/CHILI Yes Yes Seal
RICE/GRAINS Yes Yes Seal
YOGURT No Yes (in some steps) Release
POULTRY Yes Yes Seal
DESSERT Yes Yes Seal
SOUP/BROTH Yes Yes Seal
SLOW COOK No Ye s Release
STEAM Yes Yes Seal
BROWN/SEAR No No Do Not Use Lid
SAUTÉ No No Do Not Use Lid
BOIL No No Do Not Use Lid
SIMMER No No Do Not Use Lid
SealRelease
Notes:
1. Optional Glass Lid accessory may be used for any NON-pressure functions.
2. Never attempt to Boil or Simmer thick sauces. These functions are intended
for liquid only.