User Manual

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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes
1. Open and remove the lid as described in Pressure Control Features—Pressure
Cooking Lid.
2. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
3. Add food and liquid ingredients to the inner pot.
Note: Cold or frozen food items take longer to generate steam and slow down
pressurization. For the fastest results, thaw frozen ingredients before cooking.
4. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
5. Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back of the cooker base.
Ensure the connection is tight.
All: Connect the power lead to a 220-240V power source.
The cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF.
6. Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features—Pressure
Locking Lid.
Note: The quick release button will automatically pop up to the Seal position for
pressure cooking.
7. Select your desired pressure cooking Smart Programme.
8. Press the same Smart Programme button again to cycle through Less, Normal
and More time options.
9. For custom cooking, use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time.
10. Press Pressure Level to toggle between Low and High pressure.
Note: When pressure cooking, the pressure level controls the temperature. A higher
pressure results in a higher cooking temperature.
Note: Cooking time and pressure level adjustments are saved to the Smart Programme
when cooking begins
11. Press Keep Warm to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off or on,
as you desire.
12. After 10 seconds, the display reads On and indicates that Pre-heating
has begun.
13. When cooking is complete, follow recipe directions to select the appropriate
venting method. Refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods).
Instant Tip: Use the steam rack to lift foods out of the cooking liquid. This
ensures even heat distribution, prevents nutrients from leeching into the
cooking liquid, and stops food items from scorching on the bottom of the
inner pot.