Rice/Risotto - Bella 90073 Instruction Manual

4. Turn the pressure release valve to the PRESSURE position. (See Figure 13.)
IMPORTANT: If the pressure release valve is not closed or is not in the PRESSURE position,
the Multi Cooker will not build pressure.
5. Plug the cord into a 3-prong 120V AC electrical wall outlet. A series of 4 dashes (- - - - )
will be displayed.
6. Press the desired function button: SOUP/BROTH, MEAT/STEW, EGG, POULTRY, STEAM,
DESSERTS, MULTIGRAIN, RICE/RISOTTO. The corresponding function light will illuminate
and the START light will begin to flash.
7. While flashing, the default time can be changed by pressing the "+" and "-" buttons.
NOTE: If a future cook time is desired, follow steps in the DELAY START section to add
a cook time delay.
8. Press START to begin operation. The START button and PREHEAT light will illuminate.
9. After DELAY START time has expired, the Multi Cooker will begin to heat. As cooking pot
pressure builds, the graphic on the display will begin to spin.
10 When cooking temperature is reached, the PREHEAT light turns off, the PRESSURE light
turns on and the cooking time begins counting down to 00:00. After cooking is complete the
READY light turns on and the unit will advance to warm cycle."
NOTE: All pressure cook functions except DESSERTS will advance to WARM cycle. After cooking
DESSERTS, the unit will release steam naturally and then the Multi Cooker will turn itself OFF
11. When cooking temperature and pressure have been achieved, the
spinning, the PREHEAT light turns off, the PRESSURE light turns on and the cooking time
begins counting down to 00:00.
12. For all other pressure-cook functions, when cook time reaches 00 minutes (0:00), 5 audible
beeps can be heard; "bb" will be displayed and READY light will illuminate to indicate
the unit has advanced to a 4 hour WARM cycle, during which the steam will be released
naturally and then the Multi Cooker will turn itself OFF.
CAUTION: WHEN COOKING UNDER PRESSURE, THE LID CANNOT BE OPENED ONCE PRESSURE
IS REACHED. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE THE LID OPEN.
CAUTION: Keep hands and face clear of the pressure release valve when the appliance is in
operation. Hot steam and water may be emitted during use.
NOTE: Press WARM/CANCEL
NOTE: All pressure cook functions EXCEPT DESSERTS will advance to WARM cycle. After cooking
DESSERTS, the unit will release steam naturally and then the Multi Cooker will turn itself OFF .
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13. Unplug cord from the electrical outlet after use.
NOTE: Preheat / pressure build-up times vary depending on the function selected. EL to turn
the Multi Cooker OFF at any time. A series of 4 dashes (- - - - ) will be displayed.
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Rice/Risotto

WARNING: Do not use your Multi Cooker to cook instant rice.
A 180 ml. (3/4 cup) rice measuring cup is included with your Multi Cooker. Up to 7 rice measuring
cups (5-1/4 cups) of uncooked white rice may be pressure cooked in the Multi Cooker. Many
varieties of rice can be used including: basmati, wild rice, black rice, Arborio, risotto, brown, long
and short grains.
For estimated times and rice to water/cooking liquid quantities, please refer to the RICE COOKING
CHART that follows.
1. Using the rice measuring cup, add leveled cups of raw rice to the cooking pot. Rice may be
rinsed or not, depending on your preference.
2. When pressure cooking white, long grain rice, use the ratio: 2 cups raw rice to 3 cups water,
or use 1-1/2 times more water than raw rice. For example, for 7 rice measuring cups of raw
rice, add 10-1/2 rice measuring cups of water. Water volume may be adjusted to taste on
subsequent rice cooking.
IMPORTANT: Add one tablespoon of oil (vegetable, olive, sesame) to reduce excess foaming.
IMPORTANT: When pressure cooking wild rice, add 25% to 50% more water to cook
thoroughly. Follow package instructions.
3. Following detailed instructions previously described in the COOKING UNDER PRESSURE
section of this instruction manual, assemble, close and lock lid.
4. Plug the cord into a 3-prong 120V AC electrical wall outlet. A series of 4 dashes (- - - - ) will be
displayed. Turn the pressure release valve to the PRESSURE position. (See Figure 13.)
5. Press RICE/RISOTTO. The RICE/RISOTTO function light will illuminate and the START light will
begin to flash. The default cook time of 20 minutes (0:20) will be displayed.
6. While flashing, the default time can be changed by pressing the "+" and "-" buttons.
NOTE: If a future cook time is desired, follow steps in the DELAY START section to add a cook
time delay
7. Press START to begin operation. The START button and PREHEAT light will illuminate.
8. When cooking temperature is reached, the PREHEAT light turns off, the PRESSURE light turns
on and the cooking time begins counting down to 00:00.
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