Crock-Pot Express 6Qt Oval Max Owner's Manual page 6

A NOTE ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cookers generate steam in order to build pressure.
Liquid is needed to create steam. So in order for your
Crockpot Express to build enough pressure to cook your
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meal, there needs to be enough liquid in the pot to boil and
generate steam. One cup or 8 oz of liquid (it can be water,
chicken broth, etc.) is usually enough liquid to successfully
build pressure. If your recipe is too thick or doesn't have
enough liquid in it, then you will receive an E6 Notification
Code during the cooking cycle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CROCKPOT
1. Remove the Lid by turning lid handle clockwise to unlock,
aligning with . Remove the Sealing Gasket from the Lid
and wash the gasket and the Lid in warm soapy water. Dry
the Sealing Gasket and Lid thoroughly before reattaching
the Sealing Gasket to the Lid. Ensure the Sealing Gasket is
smoothly and securely in place in the Gasket Fixing Ring.
If the Sealing Gasket is not in the correct position the Lid
will not be able to form a seal and will not be able to gain
pressure.
2. Remove the Cooking Pot and the Condensation Collector
and wash in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before
replacing back in the Cooker.
The Crockpot Express Oval Max Pressure Cooker has been
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designed with safety in mind and has various safety measures.
1. Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut correctly and has
not sealed.
2. Ensure the Lid is in the locked position and the lid handle
icon is aligned with .
3. Pressure will not build if the Steam Release Dial has not
been switched to the "Seal"
CAUTION: When in the "Seal"
steam may still be released from the Steam Release Valve
on the Lid to regulate the proper amount of pressure for
cooking. Always keep face and hands clear of Steam Release
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position.
position, please note
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CROCKPOT
Valve.
4. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the valves and
developing excess pressure.
5. The gasket and the valves can be removed for cleaning (see
pages E37-E39).
6. Once the pressure increases, the Lid should not be opened.
Safety sensors ensure the pressure remains within the set
range. Never force the Lid open.
7. The Steam Release Dial is located on the front of the Lid,
designed to keep the hand away from the Steam Release Valve
when releasing pressure. The Steam Release Valve is designed to
be loose-fitting for proper operation. See RELEASING PRESSURE
instructions on pages E20-E21.
8. The pressure cooking functions require liquid to work.
If the inside of the Cooking Pot does not have enough
liquid, a notification will appear on the Display Screen. See
NOTIFICATION CODES chart on pages E42-E43
9. At the end of cooking, the Lid should not be unlocked
until all the pressure is released, and the Bobber Valve has
dropped completely. This can be done using the Natural
Pressure Release Method or Quick Pressure Release Method,
explained on pages E20-E21.
10. The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are used to set the
cooking time. To advance slowly, simply press the + or -
button and release. To advance quickly, press and hold the +
or - button. If you have passed the desired time, simply press
the opposite button to return to the desired time.
NOTE: The timer can be selected for all programs and can be
changed at any time during cooking by pressing START/STOP
and selecting a new function.
11. The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used to select desired
cooking temperature or pressure (HIGH or LOW). The
Display Screen will illuminate TEMP or PRESSURE, depending
on which setting is being adjusted.
12. The temperature may only be adjusted on the SLOW
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