Crock-Pot CPE300 User Manual page 14

Releasing Pressure at the End of Cooking
Natural Pressure Release Method:
After cooking cycle is complete, let Multi-
Cooker naturally release pressure through
the Bobber Valve. Unit will gradually cool
down on its own. Wait at least 10 minutes
after cooking has completed. If using a higher
volume of food and liquid, this can take up to
20 minutes. And then, using a kitchen utensil,
gradually flick the tab on the Steam Release
Valve to the "Release" position (see Figure 4).
Do not place any part of your hand or body
over the steam outlet on top of the valve, as
steam is very hot and can scald skin. The
pressure has been released when steam is
no longer escaping from the valve and the Lid
opens freely with minimal force. Only then is it
safe to remove the Lid and serve food.
CAUTION: Never use the quick release
method when cooking foods high in liquid
content such as casseroles, beans, stews,
stocks and soups.
Pressure Release Valve
Valve CLOSED ("Seal")
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Quick Pressure release method should be
used with caution:
Using a kitchen utensil, gradually flick the tab
on the Steam Release Valve to the "Release"
setting (see Figure 4). Steam will release
rapidly from the Steam Release Valve. Do not
place any part of your hand or body over the
steam outlet on the top of the valve, as steam
is very hot and can scald skin. Do not use
this method when cooking liquid ingredients
such as casseroles, soups, stocks, beans and
pulses. 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 and the Lid
opens freely with minimal force. Only then is it
safe to remove the Lid and serve food.
CAUTION: Do not force the Lid to open. If
it does not open easily this means that the
Multi-Cooker is still under pressure.
CAUTION: During cooking, steam will build
up in the Multi-Cooker, so when lifting the
Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect
your hand.
Valve OPEN ("Release")
Figure 4
Valve REMOVE
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