7
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5. Turn the pressure regulator knob to PRESSURE.
6. Press the “
Setting Pressure
” button on the control
panel. 15.0p (high pressure) is the default.
7. Select a different pressure setting by pressing
“+”
or “-” button to 7.5 p (medium pressure) or 2.5p (low pressure).
8. Press the “Setting Pressure” button again.
9. The cooking time will flash 15 (for 15 minutes) on the display. Press the
“+” or “-” buttons to set the cooking time.
10. Press the
“Start/Stop”
button to begin cooking.
11. The unit will begin to count down after the pressure has been reached.
It may take several minutes to begin counting down.
This depends
on the fullness of the pot. When the pressure level is reached, only the
cooking time will be displayed and the timer will start to count down.
12. When cooking is finished, the unit will beep. Let the pressure drop on
its own (also called the natural release method), or release immediately
by turning the pressure regulator knob towards STEAM in short bursts
(also called the quick release method) until the pressure is reduced.
CAUTION:
When turning the knob to release pressure, hot steam/
liquid will be ejected.
USE A POTHOLDER.
NOTE: Press the
“Start/Stop”
button when cooking time is complete, or to
cancel and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will automatically
switch to warm for 8 hours.
WARNING:
Do not hold the pressure regulator knob. Hot steam/liquid will
be ejected. Keep hands and face away from steam vents, use pot hold-
ers when removing the inner pot or touching any hot items, and never
force the lid open. The lid will only open once the pressure is released.
Remove the lid by lifting it away from you to avoid being burned by
the steam.
13. To Open, slide to the UNLOCK
position. Lift lid up and away from you.
14. To take the inner pot out, using
potholders, swivel counter clockwise, lift up
to remove.
Pressure
Regulator Knob
Unlocking the Lid
UNLOCK
Warm Setting
This program keeps cooked food warm for a long period of time.
1. Plug the cord into a wall outlet. The display will show --:--.
2. Position the removable cooking pot in the appliance at a diagonal.
Swivel the pot so the tabs are under the clip plate to stop the pot from
upward movement.
3. Place cooked food in the cooking pot.
4. Place lid on pressure cooker and lock into place.
5. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
6. Press the “Warm” button. The display will read 158°F. (MIN is 140°F;
MAX is 176°F).
7. Press the “+” and “-” buttons to set the desired warming temperature.
8. Press “Warm” button. The display will read 8:00 (This equals 8 hours
of warming time.)
9. Press the “+” and “-” buttons to set the desired warming time (MIN is
30 minutes; MAX is 8 hours).
10. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin warming.
11. Press the Start/Stop button to turn the unit off.
12. To Open the lid, slide the lock to the UNLOCK position. Lift the lid by
lifting it away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.
13. To take the inner pot out, using potholders, swivel counter clockwise, lift
up to remove.
Brown Setting
This program allows you to brown your food before cooking it under
pressure. Brown your meat or poultry for the best flavor and texture, unless
otherwise indicated in the recipe. Food should be patted dry with a paper
towel before browning. For best results, make sure the oil is hot before
adding your meat or poultry. Brown in batches to keep the correct temper-
ature. The Brown temperature is 329°F.
Pressure
Regulator Knob
