Nesco PC8-25 Care/Use Manual page 10

Natural Method:
STEAM AS IT IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
After cooking, press the 'STOP' button and unplug cord. Let appliance stand
and allow pressure to drop naturally which takes from 10 to 20 minutes. After 20
minutes, using oven mitts or tongs, set the pressure regulator knob to 'STEAM' and
allow pressure to be released.
Quick Release Method:
ESCAPING STEAM AS IT IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
After cooking, press the 'STOP' button and unplug cord. Using oven mitts or tongs,
move the pressure regulator knob to 'STEAM' and allow the pressure to be released.
WARNING:
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• Do not touch the pressure regulator knob while in use to avoid burn injury
from steam.
• Keep hands and face away at all times. Use oven mitts when removing the
cooking pot or making adjustments to the regulator knob.
• Lid cannot be removed under pressure. Remove pressure by the NATURAL
or QUICK RELEASE methods. Remove the lid by turning to unlock and lifting it
away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.
NOTE:
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• When full pressure is reached, cooking will begin and the timer will start to
count down. The raised float indicates you are cooking under pressure. The lid
is double-locked and cannot be opened while under pressure.
KEEP WARM SETTING:
This function can be used to keep recently cooked foods warm or to reheat.
1. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
2. Press the KEEP WARM button. Press the START button to begin the program.
3. The cooker will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM function after cooking
when using any program setting, except SAUTÉ/BROWN.
SAUTÉ/BROWN SETTING:
This program allows you to sauté/brown your food before cooking it under
pressure. Brown meat or poultry for the best flavor and texture, unless otherwise
indicated in the recipe.
For best results, food should be patted dry with a paper towel before browning and
make sure the oil is hot before adding your meat or poultry.
1. Position the cook pot into the pressure cooker base.
2. Add small amount of oil as per recipe to the cooking pot. Do not use the lid.
3. Press the SAUTÉ/BROWN button. The light on the button will flash and the
display will read "0:30".
4. Press the START button to begin heating.
5. After about one minute of preheating, add food and begin cooking.
6. NOTE: Do not leave pressure cooker unattended while cooking foods.
CAUTION KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM ESCAPING
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CAUTION KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM
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