Montgomery Ward Chef Tested 760899 Instruction Manual page 5

How to Use
WARNING: Hot surfaces! This appliance can become extremely
hot during use. While in use, touch the appliance
only by the handles and use oven mitts.
10. The time will only begin to count down after the cooker is pressurized. It may
take several minutes to begin depending on the fullness of the pot.
11. When cooking is finished, the cooker will beep 5 times and switch to KEEP
WARM (the KEEP WARM light will illuminte). Let the pressure drop on its own
(natural release), or release the pressure by pressing the steam release button
in short bursts or by sliding the steam release ring to RELEASE until the
pressure is reduced (both of these methods are called quick release).
Note:
Steam will escape with more strength when using the steam release
button. Steam will be released completely and with less power when
sliding the release ring to RELEASE.
WARNING: Hot steam will be ejected. Keep hands and face
away from steam vents. Never force the lid open. The lid will
open easily once the pressure is released. Remove the lid by
lifting it away from you. Use oven mitts!
START/KEEP WARM/CANCEL
1. Press 1 time to START cooking or START a program.
2. Press 2 times for KEEP WARM to reheat or keep cooked food warm. KEEP
WARM automatically switches on after cooking time has elapsed. The timer
will count up to let you know how long the food has been kept warm. Food can
be kept warm up to 24 hours.
3. Cancel any time during cooking by pressing START/KEEP WARM/CANCEL
3 times. The display will show --:-- .
Note:
The unit will switch to KEEP WARM automatically after it finishes
cooking, but pressure will still be present in the cooking pot. Use
quick release or let the pressure release naturally before attempting
to remove the lid.
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How to Use
BROWNING
1. Ensure the lid is removed from the cooker before using BROWNING.
2. Plug the cord into an outlet. The display will show --:-- . Press BROWNING.
The display will show 0:20. Press COOKING TIME and press + or - to change the
desired cooking time.
3. Press START/KEEP WARM/CANCEL to begin cooking. The countdown timer will
begin.
4. Add a small amount of oil or butter to the bottom of the inner pot and brown
food per your recipe.
5. When finished, remove ingredients, or continue cooking. To continue cooking,
use a preset menu function (page 6) or manually set the cooker (page 10).
RICE
For best results, always rinse rice before cooking. Cook rice in liquid such as water
or broth. Below is a table with time recommendations based on type of rice.
RICE TYPE TIME (minutes)
Arborio 6 to 8
Basmati 4 to 6
Emperor's Rice 20 to 25
Jasmine 4 to 7
Long-grain,
10 to 18
Brown
Long-grain,
4 to 5
White
Parboiled 6 to 8
Red rice 7 to 9
Short-grain,
12 to 20
Brown
Short-grain,
6 to 8
White
Wild rice 20 to 25
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UNCOOKED
LIQUID (cups)
RICE (cups)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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2
1 ½
2 ½
1 ½
1 to 2
1 ½
1½
2 ½
1 to 2
1 ½
3 to 4
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