Pressure Release Methods; How To Use For Slow Cooking; Cleaning - Presto 02141 Instruction And Recipe Manual

Next, if cooking thicker or higher fat foods as described on page 4, rock the cooker from side to side as shown on page 4 to
ensure all air bubbles are dispersed. Verify the air vent/cover lock is still down before attempting to open the cover.
12. After pressure is completely reduced and potential air bubbles dispersed, carefully remove the cover. Rotate counterclockwise until
the INSTALL/REMOVE vertical mark is within the
cover over the cooker, angle it 90 degrees so residual liquid drips into the pot. Place cover upside down on counter.
CAUTION! Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cooker cover when removing it. Steam and hot liquid can cause
burns.
13. Remove food from cooker using a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may
scratch the nonstick surface.
14. When cooking is complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool completely
before cleaning.

PRESSURE RELEASE METHODS

1. Quick Pressure Release. This method is used when cooking vegetables, seafood, and other delicate foods.
WARNING! To prevent the risk of severe personal injury and property damage, do NOT use the quick pressure release method
after cooking dry beans, peas, lentils, and grains, or foods that are mostly liquid, such as soup, sauces, and stews.
When cooking time is up, press the CANCEL button once and immediately move the valve lever to the STEAM OUT position
(Fig. M, page 6). You will hear sputtering and steam will release for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Pressure is completely
reduced when the blue air vent/cover lock has dropped (Fig. M, page 6).
CAUTION! To prevent steam burns, keep hands and face away from the top of the pressure cooker as pressure is being released.
2. Let pressure drop of its own accord. This method is used when cooking foods such as meats, soups, and grains.
When cooking time is up, keep the quick pressure release valve in the COOK position. Let the pressure cooker cool until the
blue air vent/cover lock drops. Then move the pressure release valve to the STEAM OUT position.
NOTE: If desired, the food may be left in the cooker, which automatically switches to the keep warm mode. Prior to opening the
cooker, be sure to disperse any air bubbles by rocking it from side to side (see instructions on page 4).

HOW TO USE FOR SLOW COOKING

1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of the "How to Use for Pressure Cooking" instructions on page 6
2. Push the quick pressure release valve onto the vent pipe. IMPORTANT: Point the lever to the STEAM OUT position.
3. Press the SLOW COOK button once for the high setting or twice for the low setting. The red light next to the function selected will
light up. Adjust the slow cooking default time, if desired, by pressing the + or – buttons. The left digit will scroll throughout slow
cooking.
4. When the cook time has expired, the unit will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the keep warm mode. The left digit will
stop scrolling.
5. Press the CANCEL button once and carefully remove the cover. Rotate counterclockwise until the INSTALL/REMOVE vertical
mark is within the mark on the cooker body. Lift cover straight up and, while still holding the cover over the cooker, angle it
90 degrees so residual liquid drips into the pot. Place cover upside down on counter.
CAUTION! Steam may escape and hot liquid may drip from the cooker cover when removing it. Steam and hot liquid can cause
burns.
6. Remove food from cooker. Use a heat-resistant plastic, nylon, rubber, or wooden utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may
scratch the nonstick surface.
7. When cooking/keep warm are complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.

CLEANING

After every use
1. Unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
2. After each use, remove the quick pressure release valve from the cover. Then detach the sealing ring plate from the cover by
pulling the grip pin (Fig. C, page 3). Remove the sealing ring from the plate. Do not remove the center grommet on the sealing
ring plate.
If the vent filter appears dirty or contains debris, remove it from the underside of the cover, following the instructions on page 3.
mark on the cooker body. Lift cover straight up and, while still holding the
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