Cooking Pot Markings; Pressure Cooking - Crock-Pot EXPRESS Easy Release 10 Qt Owner's Manual

COOKING POT MARKINGS

Figure 3
Inside the removable Cooking Pot are markings to guide the
fill level of the Cooking Pot. The word MAX indicates the
maximum fill line.
The 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 markings are handy guides to use in your
recipes.
CAUTION: Never load the Cooking Pot above the maximum
fill level line marked MAX on the inside of the Cooking Pot.
Foods that expand during cooking (e.g., rice, beans, dried
vegetables, potatoes, carrots, etc.) should never go above the
1/2 mark.
Note: The Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure
a minimum of 8oz of liquid is used inside the removable
Cooking Pot.
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PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cooking is an ideal way to create quick, flavorful meals.
Pressure cooking is a method of cooking food in liquid (water,
stock, wine, etc.) in a sealed Cooking Pot. The sealed Cooker
retains steam and builds pressure, raising the temperature of
the liquid inside the pot above boiling point. The increased
temperature of the liquid and the steam results in reduced
cooking times.
HIGH Pressure Setting is 6.5 - 10 PSI (45 - 70 kPa). It is suitable
for a wide range of foods.
LOW Pressure Setting is 3.3 - 6.5 PSI (23 - 45 kPa). It is more
suited to delicate foods like chicken fillet, fish and some
vegetables.
KEEP WARM Setting: When cooking time is completed, the
Cooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM setting to
prevent overcooking and to keep your cooked food warm until
serving - perfect for busy families, those on-the-go and those
who need flexible meal times. This setting is not hot enough to
cook and should only be used to keep cooked food warm for
before serving.
Ideal Meals to Pressure Cook: Soups, stocks, casseroles, sauces
(e.g., pasta sauces), meat, rice, firm vegetables (beetroot,
potatoes) and desserts (e.g., pudding).
Capacity: Never fill the Cooking Pot above the MAX line.
Foods that expand during cooking should never go above the
1/2 mark. The Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid.
Ensure a minimum of 8oz of liquid is used inside the removable
Cooking Pot.
CAUTION: Never use the Quick Pressure Release Method when
cooking foods high in liquid content, such as casseroles, stocks
and soups. See RELEASING PRESSURE instructions on
pages 20-21.
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