Crock-Pot Express Owner's Manual page 12

RELEASING PRESSURE AT THE END OF COOKING (CONT.)
B. Quick Pressure Release Method: Using a kitchen utensil,
push the tab on the Steam Release Valve to the "Release"
position (see Figure 5). Steam will release rapidly from the
Steam Release Valve. Do not place any part of your hand or
body on or over the Steam Release Valve, as steam is very hot
and can scald skin.
CAUTION: Never use this method when cooking foods high
in liquid content such as casseroles, beans, stews, stocks
and soups. Never use this method when cooking rice, as
rice tends to be very delicate. The pressure has been released
when steam is no longer escaping from the valve, the Bobber Valve
has dropped and the Pressure Lid opens freely with minimal force.
This can take up to 10-20 minutes. Never force the Pressure Lid open.
CAUTION:
1. Do not force the Pressure Lid to open. If the Bobber Valve has
dropped completely and the Pressure Lid does not open easily,
this means that the Cooker is still under pressure.
2. During cooking, steam will build up in the Cooker, so when
lifting the Pressure Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect
your hand.
3. To avoid suction when removing or securing the Pressure Lid,
turn the Steam Release Valve to the "Release"
Steam Release Valve
"Seal" Valve CLOSED
Figure 5
position.
Steam Release Valve "Release"
Valve OPEN
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USING THE LIDS AND STEAM RELEASE VALVE
PRESSURE
FUNCTION
COOK
MANUAL PRESSURE Yes
MEAT/STEW Yes
BEANS/CHILI Yes
RICE/GRAINS Yes
POULTRY Yes
DESSERT Yes
SOUP/BROTH Yes
STEAM Yes
YOGURT No
SLOW COOK No
BROWN/SEAR No
SAUTÉ No
SIMMER No
AIR FRY/CRISP No
USING THE GLASS Lid
The optional Glass Lid accessory can be used instead of the
standard Crock-Pot Express Pressure Lid on the cooking functions
®
to read "functions:" SLOW COOK, BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ,
SIMMER, YOGURT, and KEEP WARM.
PRESSURE LID STEAM RELEASE
REQUIRED VALVE POSITION
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes Seal
Yes (in some steps) Release
Yes Release
No Lid Do Not Use Lid
No Lid Do Not Use Lid
No Lid Do Not Use Lid
No -Crisping Lid ONLY N/A
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