Use and Care Manual

Fig. O
Cook
position
Fig. Q
Green air vent/cover lock in down
position. No pressure in unit.
Steam out position
Fig. N
Sensor
Fig. P
Sensor hole
Fig. M
Green locking latch
aligned with handle
Green air vent/cover
lock in up position
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HIGH pressure. The cook time will be ashing 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 ash. Turn the control knob until LOW is ashing. 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
sh and some vegetables.
HOW TO USE FOR PRESSURE COOKING
Before you begin cooking, review the “Important Information” instructions on pages
7 and 8 and always verify that the unit is properly assembled.
1. Place the pressure cooker on a dry, level surface. To avoid steam damage to
cabinets, position the cooker so the air vent/cover lock and quick pressure release
valve are not directly under cabinets.
2. Place the removable cooking pot into the cooker body. NEVER USE THE UNIT
WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE COOKING POT.
3. Attach power cord to cooker and then plug into a 120VAC wall outlet.
4. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the recipe you have selected.
If the recipe states to brown or sauté food, select the BROWN or SAUTÉ
function (see page 10) and press the start button to activate the unit. Preheat
the unit for 3 to 4 minutes and brown or sauté food according to recipe. When
browning/sautéing is complete, press the cancel button so you can select another
cooking function.
5. If recipe calls for using the cooking rack, place cooking rack into the cooking
pot. See “Helpful Hints” on page 17 for guidance on when to use rack.
Add ingredients to the cooking pot, being sure not to overll (see page 7 for
information on lling).
6. Pour liquid into the cooking pot, as specied in the
recipe or timetable.
7. Place the cover on the cooker body, aligning the
INSTALL/REMOVE vertical mark within the
mark on the cooker body (Fig. D, page 6). Rotate the
cover clockwise until it stops. The pressure cooker
cover is properly installed when the LOCKED
vertical mark is within the mark on the cooker
body (Fig. M).
8. With the digital display facing you, lower the
temperature sensor arm and insert the sensor into its
hole in the cover (Fig. N). It may be necessary to
rotate the cover slightly so the hole aligns with the
sensor. Lock the cover by grasping the green latch.
Using a slight downward pressure, turn the latch
clockwise until it is aligned with the handle (Fig. P).
9. Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent
pipe and point the lever to the COOK position (Fig. O).
10. Using the control knob, scroll to select the appropriate
preset for the desired function and/or type of food.
Adjust the cooking time as necessary (see page 11).
Or, if preferred, manually set the pressure and time
(see pages 11 and 12).
11. Press the start button to activate the unit. WARM UP
will illuminate. As the unit is heating, air will automatically exhaust around the
air vent/cover lock. You will hear this venting. When pressure begins to build,
the green air vent/cover lock will slide up (Fig. P), so the locking latch cannot be
turned and the cover cannot be opened. Once the unit is at pressure, COOKING
will illuminate and the timer will start to count down. During cooking you may
notice some steam releasing from the quick
pressure release valve. This is normal.
NOTE: Occasionally you may hear a ticking
sound. This is the unit cycling on and off
during cooking to maintain the pressure or
heat.
12. When the cook time has expired, the unit will
beep 10 times and automatically switch to
the keep warm mode. KEEP WARM will be
illuminated.
13. Reduce pressure according to the recipe
or timetable instructions (quick pressure
release or drop pressure of its own accord).
See instructions on page 14 for releasing
pressure.
Do not open the cooker until all internal
pressure has been released. You will know
the pressure is completely reduced when
the green air vent/cover lock drops and no
steam is emitted when the pressure release
valve is in the STEAM OUT position (Fig. Q).
WARNING! Never attempt to open the cooker when the green air vent/cover lock
is up. Doing so could result in severe burns and/or property damage from the
release of pressurized contents.
Next, if cooking thicker or higher fat foods as described on page 8, rock the
cooker from side to side as illustrated to ensure all air bubbles are dispersed.
Verify the air vent/cover lock is still down before attempting to open the cover.
14. After pressure is completely reduced and potential air bubbles dispersed, unlock
the cover as described on the top of page 6. When removing the cover, lift it to-
ward 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.