Cook's essentials K42027 Instruction Manual page 17

NOTES & TIPS #5:
When cooking soups or stews with other hearty ingredients such as potatoes or meat,
as much as 5 or 6 cups of liquid must be used to prevent ingredients from over-cooking
or burning.
Always be certain the pressure is released completely before unlocking the lid (2)
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and opening it.
Press CANCEL to end operation and remove food to serve immediately or allow the
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unit to remain in KEEP WARM mode. (It is not recommended to keep food warm for
over 4-hours).
NOTES & TIPS #6:
NATURAL RELEASE is recommended when cooking foods that will not have the
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tendency to overcook such as Potatoes, Beans, Soups & Stews. During the Natural
Release time period, the pressure cooker may still be heated and cooking the food
slightly. In Natural Release, you do not move the Pressure Limiting Valve (3)to
EXHAUST immediately after cooking. Approximately 10-20 minutes after cooking is
completed, you can check the Valve (3) by gently tapping it right or left. If it is loose
and turns easily and no steam is released from the Valve (3), then all the pressure has
now been released.
QUICK RELEASE is recommended when cooking foods that you wish to be Medium or
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Medium-Rare such as Beef Roasts or Lamb. This will release the pressure quickly and
prevent the food from over-cooking.
 CAUTION: Use an oven mitt or long utensil. Keep hands and face away from Pressure
Limiting Valve (3) while in the Exhaust position. Failure to comply may cause serious
injury.
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