Crock-Pot Express Owner's Manual page 7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CROCK-POT
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 39-41).
6. Once the pressure increases, the Pressure Lid should not be
opened. Safety sensors ensure the pressure remains within
the set range. Never force the Pressure Lid open.
7. The Steam Release Valve has an extended finger tab,
designed to keep the hand away from the top of the
valve. The Steam Release Valve is designed to be loose-
fitting for proper operation. See RELEASING PRESSURE
instructions on pages 21-22.
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 44-45.
9. At the end of cooking, the Pressure 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 21-22.
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
COOK, YOGURT, SIMMER, SAUTÉ , BROWN/SEAR, and
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AIR FRY/CRISP functions (see the Cooking Guide on page
29 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 29 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 Crisping Lid connects into the handles. Once
connected, AIR FRY/CRISP will be the only function
available.
GETTING STARTED
(NOTE: The Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.)
1. Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot. Place the
Pressure Lid on top of the Cooker and align
To lock, twist counterclockwise, aligning
2. Turn the Steam Release Valve to the "Seal"
if pressure cooking. The Steam Release Valve should
be open when using the SLOW COOK and YOGURT
functions. Do not place the Pressure Lid on when using
BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ, or SIMMER.
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
using the TEMP/PRESSURE button, if applicable (see
EXPRESS CRISP (CONT.)
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