Toastmaster TPC4000 Use And Care Manual page 17

Steam Release Methods
Natural Steam Release Method
1. After pressure cooking, turn the Variable
Temperature/Pressure Control to
WARMING and unplug the unit. The
POWER Indicator Light will turn off.
2. Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool slowly at
room temperature. Depending on the
amount and type of food, this will take
5 to 10 minutes. Wait until the pressure has
totally been released from the Pressure Regulator Valve and the
Pressure Lift Pin has dropped.
3. To remove the Pressure Cooker Lid, slide the Lid Lock Button
towards you, twist the Lid counter-clockwise until the Lid can
be removed easily. Always tilt the Lid away from you to avoid
the steam.
CAUTION: Never force the Pressure Cooker Lid open. The
Safety Lock will not release Lid if any steam pressure remains in
the Pressure Cooker. If the Lid is difficult to open, allow the
Pressure Cooker more time to cool down until the pressure is
fully reduced.
CAUTION: Proper care must be taken with hot cookware. Be
careful not to come in contact with hot Pressure Cooker Pan, Lid
and accessories. Use protective mitts or gloves to move hot Pan.
When opening a hot Pan, use special caution. Escaping steam is
hot and can cause burns.
WARNING: The Pressure Cooker Pan and Lid remain very hot
after cooking.
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Steam
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Max/Browning
Warming
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