Steam Release Valve - Redmond RMC-M110A User Manual

II. OPERATING THE ELECTRIC PRESSURE
COOKER
Before Use
Place the device on a flat, stable, and hard surface away from wallpaper,
decorative coatings, or any other objects or cabinets that could be dam-
aged by steam, humidity, or high temperatures. Before operating the appli-
ance, ensure that the outer and inner parts of the electric pressure cooker
have no dents, cracks or any other visible damages. There should not be
any obstructions between the heating element and the bowl.
Opening/Closing the Lid
Locking the lid hermetically seals the device building up high pressure in-
side the chamber of the electric pressure cooker. When the pressure inside
the appliance becomes higher than atmospheric, the lid is automatically
locked. If the lid is difficult to open after cooking, this indicates that the
electric pressure cooker is still pressurized. Open the steam release valve
and release the pressure.
To close the lid, turn the lid locking lever firmly clockwise.
To open the lid, turn the lid locking lever firmly counterclockwise and pull
the handle to open.
CAUTION! Before opening the lid, ensure that the steam release
valve is open and not releasing steam. During operation the
appliance becomes hot! Do not touch the metal parts of the lid
during or after cooking. Open the lid holding it by the handle.
Do not attempt to move the device holding it by the lid handle!
Use the carrying handles located on the housing.

Steam Release Valve

The steam release valve is located on the lid. Select one of the 2 positions
depending on desired cooking method.
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When steam release valve is in the HIGH PRESSURE position – the steam
valve is closed and the appliance is in pressure cooker mode.
When steam release valve is in the NORMAL PRESSURE position – the
steam valve is opened and the appliance is in multicooker mode.
Valve regulator design allows for free play.
When pressure cooking is complete, open the steam release valve
to release the pressure.
When cooking dishes that do not require a lot of liquid (rice,
stews, etc.), the steam release valve can be opened right after the
cycle is complete. When pressure cooking liquids (soups, purees,
etc.) let the device cool down for 5-10 minutes before opening the
valve to avoid contents venting through the steam outlet.
CAUTION! Opening the steam release valve during or after use
may cause a powerful vertical burst of steam. Please, be careful!
TIME DELAY Function
The function enables the appliance to delay the program for a period of
time from 1 minute to 24 hours in 1 minute intervals (default delay time
is 2 hours):
1. After selecting the program and setting the cook time, press the TIME
DELAY/KEEP WARM button. Display shows the time of delay, the hour
indicator is blinking.
2. Use "+" and "—" to set the hours, repress TIME DELAY/KEEP WARM, and
set the minutes. Press and hold "+" or "—" to scroll through the digits.
3. A few seconds after the time of delay has been set the digits on the
display stop blinking and the appliance starts to count down.
4. Press the REHEAT/CANCEL button to cancel the settings.
BAKE and SAUTE modes, and the REHEAT function cannot be delayed.
Do not use the TIME DELAY function for perishable foods, such as
eggs, milk, meat, cheese, fish, etc.