User Manual

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8. When cooking time is complete, turn off burner. If using an electric stove,
remove pressure cooker from burner. NOTICE: Lift pressure cooker to
remove it from burner. Sliding cookware can leave scratches on stovetops.
9. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions. If the
instructions say “Let the pressure drop of its own accord,” set the pressure
cooker aside to cool until pressure is completely reduced.
If the instructions state, “Cool cooker at once,” you can release pressure
safely using either of the following quick cool methods:
A) Turn the pressure regulator/steam release valve counter-clockwise
until the lever on the regulator is aligned with the steam release arrow (Fig. I). Steam will
be rapidly released.
WARNING! Misuse of the cooker (such as overfilling, failing to follow procedures for soak-
ing dry beans and peas, failure to use a covered bowl when preparing rice, or quick cooling
when the recipe calls for letting the pressure drop of its own accord) can result in liquid
and/or food particles being simultaneously released with the steam.
If this occurs, turn the pressure regulator/steam release valve clockwise until the lever on
the regulator is aligned with the pressure arrow. Steam, liquid, and food will no longer be
released. Finish reducing pressure quickly by cooling cooker under a running water faucet
or pouring cold water over it until pressure is completely reduced. Pressure is completely
reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped.
After removing cover, look through the vent pipe to make sure it is clear. If it is blocked or
partially blocked, clean it with a small brush or pipe cleaner (see page 6).
B) Cool cooker under a running water faucet or pour cold water over it until pressure is completely reduced. NOTICE: Do not set
hot cooker in a sink that is not heat resistant as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/
cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker.
Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops.
10.Afterpressurehasbeencompletelyreduced,removethecover.Toopenthecover,turnitcounterclockwiseuntilthe▼onthecover
aligns with the arrow on either of the body handles. Then, lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If the cover
turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the unit. Do not force the cover off. Continue to cool the pressure cooker until the
air vent/cover lock has dropped and the cover turns easily. Remove the pressure regulator.
11. If you have used the steamer basket, use pot holders to grab the two handles on the sides of the steamer basket and carefully lift the
basket out of the cooker. Food is ready to serve.
12. Your pressure cooker is now ready to clean. Follow the cleaning instructions on page 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly and deliciously. If used properly, your pressure cooker is one of the
safest appliances in your kitchen. To ensure safe operation, make sure you always observe the following simple rules whenever you use
the pressure cooker:
1. Never overfill the pressure cooker. The pressure regulator is designed to maintain cooking pressures at a safe level. It relieves excess
pressure through the vent pipe as a very slow, steady flow of steam escapes. Many foods tend
to expand when cooked. If the cooker is overfilled, expansion of food may cause the vent pipe
to become blocked or clogged. In the event that the vent pipe becomes blocked, there are two
backup safety devices which are intended to release excess pressure: the pressure relief valve and
the overpressure plug. It is possible, however, to block them as well if the cooker is overfilled.
 Donotfillthecookermorethan⅔fullwhencookingmostfoods.Whencookingfoodsthatfoam,
froth, or expand, such as rice, grains, dry beans and peas, or foods that are mostly liquid, such
as soups, never fill the cooker more than ½ full.
 Foryourconvenience,boththe⅔and½fulllevelsaremarkedbyindentationsonthesideofthe
pressurecookerbody(Fig.J).Theuppermarkingindicatesthe⅔fulllevelandthelowerthe½
full level. In addition, in each section of the recipes you will find instructions on the maximum
fill level for each type of food.
REMINDER: When cooking any food, do not let any portion extend above the maximum fill mark. When cooking rice, grains, dry
beans and peas, soups, and stews, the cooker should never be more than ½ full.
Air Vent/Cover Lock in UP
Position. Pressure in Unit.
Air Vent/Cover Lock in DOWN
Position. No Pressure in Unit.
Fig. H
Pressure Regulator/
Steam Release Valve
Lever
Quick Steam
Release Position
Fig. I
Fig. J
⅔FillLine
½ Fill Line