Start/Stop Button - Crock-Pot EXPRESS Easy Release 10 Qt Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CROCK-POT
COOK, YOGURT, BOIL, SIMMER, SAUTÉ, and
BROWN/SEAR functions (see the Cooking Guide on page
25 for available adjustments).
13. Each pre-set pressure cooking function automatically selects
the optimum pressure for that selection, but it can be
manually selected with the TEMP/PRESSURE button (see
the Cooking Guide on page 25 for available adjustments).
14. The START/STOP button starts and stops a cooking
function. It must be pressed to change from one cooking
function to another after cooking has begun.
15. The Display Screen shows how much longer the food
needs to cook from the selected time in hours and
minutes once the Cooker is preheated. While the Cooker is
preheating, the display screen will show, "HEAt".
16. The Status Bar tracks the pressurization progress when
using a Pressure function, and the preheat progress when
using a Traditional function before cooking begins.
GETTING STARTED
(NOTE: The Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.)
1. Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot. Place Lid
on top of Cooker and align
counterclockwise, aligning
2. Turn the Steam Release Dial to the "Seal"
if pressure cooking. The Steam Release Dial should be
open when using the SLOW COOK and YOGURT
functions. Do not place the Lid on when using BROWN/
SEAR, SAUTÉ, SIMMER, or BOIL.
3. Plug Power Cord into a wall power outlet.
4. Select the cooking function you would like to use.
5. The START/STOP button and the time on the screen
will flash.
6. Select the desired cook time by using the + and -
buttons. Select the desired temperature or pressure
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GETTING STARTED (CONT.)
using the TEMP/PRESSURE button, if applicable (see
the Cooking Guide chart on page 25 for time and
temperature recommendations).
7. Press the START/STOP button. For pressure cooking
functions, the word "HEAt" will appear on the Display
Screen during pressurization time. For BROWN/
SEAR, SAUTE, BOIL & SIMMER, the word "HEAt" will
appear on the Display Screen during preheating time.
Pressurization and preheat progress can be easily tracked
with the Status Bar under the Display Screen. Once the
Cooker is pressurized or preheated, the selected cooking
time will appear on the Display Screen.
Note: For pressure cooking functions, 13-15 minutes is the
approximate average pressurization time. If food content
is larger or very cold, pressurization time may take slightly
longer.
8. This Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking
so that cooking finishes when you need it. See page 14
for instructions on the DELAY TIMER function.
9. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Cooker will
beep again and will automatically switch to the KEEP
WARM setting. The Display Screen will then change
from the cook time to a new timer that will count up
to 4:00 (4 hours) or until you press the START/STOP
button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the
Cooker will turn off.
10. To end a cooking function at any time, press the

START/STOP button.

11. When finished, unplug the Cooker and wait for it to cool
completely before attempting to clean.
CAUTION: The Cooking Pot and Heating Base will get very
hot while using this Cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Always use pot holders or oven-mitts when using this
Cooker. Always lift the Lid by tilting away from you to avoid
the steam.
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