Pressure Release Methods; How To Use For Slow Cooking - Presto 02141 Instructions Manual

6 . Pour liquid into the cooking pot, as specified 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 . B, page 3) . Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops . The pressure
cooker is completely closed when the LOCKED vertical mark is within the
body (Fig . J) .
8 . Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe and point the lever to the COOK position
(Fig . K) . Note: The valve will fit loosely on the vent pipe .
9 . Select the appropriate preset button on the control panel for the type of food you are cooking . Adjust
the cooking time as necessary (see page 5) . Or, if preferred, select PRESSURE and manually set
the cooker (see page 5) . 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 blue air vent/cover lock will slide up (Fig . K), locking the cover
on . Once the unit is at pressure, 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: It is also normal
for the heat to cycle on and off during cooking to control the pressure in the cooker .
10 . When the cook time has expired, the unit will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the keep
warm mode .
11 . Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions (quick pressure release or drop
pressure of its own accord) . See instructions below for releasing pressure . You will know the pres-
sure is completely reduced when the blue air vent/cover lock drops (Fig . L) .
12 . After pressure is completely reduced, carefully remove the cover . Rotate counterclockwise until the
INSTALL/REMOVE vertical mark is within the
up and, while still holding the cover over the cooker, angle it 90 degrees so residual liquid drips
into the pot . Place cover upside down on counter .
CAUTION! Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cover when removing it . Steam and hot liquid can cause burns .
13 . Remove food from cooker . For best results, use heat-resistant plastic or wooden utensils . Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch
the nonstick surface .
14 . When cooking is complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker . Allow cooker to cool completely
before cleaning .

Pressure Release Methods

1 . Quick Pressure Release.
This method is used when cooking vegetables, seafood, and other delicate foods . When cooking time is up, press the CANCEL button
once and immediately move the valve lever to the STEAM OUT position (Fig . L) . You will hear sputtering and steam will release
for approximately 2 to 3 minutes . Pressure is completely reduced when the blue air vent/cover lock has dropped (Fig . L) .
CAUTION! To prevent steam burns, keep hands and face away from the top of the pressure cooker as pressure is being released .
2 . Let pressure drop of its own accord.
This method is used when cooking foods such as meats, soups, and grains . When cooking time is up, keep the quick pressure release
valve in the COOK position . Let the pressure cooker cool until the blue air vent/cover lock drops . Note: If desired, the food may be
left in the cooker, which automatically switches to the keep warm mode .

How to Use for Slow Cooking

1 . Follow steps 1 through 7 of the "How to Use for Pressure Cooking" instructions beginning on page 5 .
2 . Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe . IMPORTANT: Point the lever to the STEAM OUT position .
3 . Press SLOW COOK once for the high setting or twice for the low setting . The red light next to the function selected will light up .
Adjust the slow cooking default time, if desired, by pressing the + or – buttons . The left digit will scroll throughout slow cooking .
4 . When the cooking time had expired, the unit will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the keep warm mode . The left digit will
stop scrolling .
5 . Press the CANCEL button once and carefully remove the cover . Rotate counterclockwise until the INSTALL/REMOVE vertical
mark is within the
degrees so residual liquid drips into the pot . Place cover upside down on counter .
CAUTION! Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cover when removing it . Steam and hot liquid can cause burns .
mark on the cooker body . Lift cover straight up and, while still holding the cover over the cooker, angle it 90
mark on the cooker
mark on the cooker body . Lift cover straight
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Fig. J
Fig. K
Blue air vent/cover
lock in up position .
Pressure in unit . COOK
position
Fig. L
Blue air vent/cover
lock in down position .
No pressure in unit .
STEAM OUT
position