IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before using the electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, 13. Do not cook foods like oatmeal, pearl barley, other cereals, cranberries, applesauce, including safeguards below: rhubarb, split peas, noodles and pasta - as these foods tend to froth and foam, blocking 1.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS UNPACKING - PACKAGE CONTENTS UNPACKING / BEFORE FIRST USE 25. Servicing and repair should only be conducted by a qualified technician. 1. Before using the unit for the first time, wipe the outside of the unit with a clean damp CAUTION: Perishable foods like meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and dairy products cannot cloth to remove any dust from shipping.
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Pressure Regulator Knob-pressure/steam settings, removable for cleaning. 2. Self Locking Lid-prevents from opening until all the pressure is gone. 3. Floating Valve-indicates presence of pressure, keeping the lid in locked position. 4. Pressure Safety Valve-allows excess pressure to escape if too much pressure inside. 5.
USAGE-PRESSURE SETTING USAGE-PRESSURE SETTING USAGE - Pressure Setting 9. The digital display will enter a waiting mode (the first 2 digits of the display will move). The display will continue to show the entered cooking time until the right amount of NOTE: Always check to make sure that the rubber gasket and the pressure regulator pressure is reached, depending on the amount of food and liquid used.
USAGE-STEAM SETTING USAGE-STEAM SETTING USAGE - Steam Setting 8. When the time is set, press the START/STOP button to start the cooking process. The indicator light will stop flashing. To cancel or reset, press the START/STOP button This function allows you to quickly bring liquids to a boil for steaming food or cooking rice. again.
USAGE-BROWN SETTING USAGE-WARM SETTING USAGE - Brown Setting USAGE - Warm Setting This function allows you to brown the food prior to cooking it on the Pressure Setting This function allows you to keep cooked food warm for a long period of time as well as to enhance the flavor.
USAGE-SLOW COOK USAGE-SLOW COOK USAGE - Slow Cook Setting 9. The cooker will begin counting down the minutes once the 180˚F temperature is reached. Once the cooking time has elapsed, you will hear a beep. This function allows you to cook foods over a long period of time. 10.
USAGE-DELAY TIME USAGE-DELAY TIME USAGE - Delay Time Setting 6. When the time is set, press the START/STOP button to start the cooking process. The indicator light will stop flashing. To cancel or reset, press the START/STOP button again. This function allows you to begin cooking foods up to 24 hours later. You may use the Delay 7.
CLEANING -MAINTENANCE CLEANING -MAINTENANCE CLEANING - MAINTENANCE 6. When done, place the rubber gasket back on the lid by pushing it down inside the edge of the lid. Always make sure the groove in the center of the rubber gasket is IMPORTANT: Pressure Cooker and its parts are NOT dishwasher safe.
CLEANING -MAINTENANCE SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES NOTE: The below cooking times are approximate and depend on the size and/or variety of foods. 3. Turn the lid over and place it on the table. Pull out the Use these cooking times as a reference only. All the cooking times are for HIGH pressure cooking. anti-blocking case.
HELPFUL TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING - When cooking on the PRESSURE setting, for best cooking results always use at least PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 cup (8 oz) of water or liquid so enough steam can build up to produce pressure. - Do not fill the Pressure Cooker more than 1/2 full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. There If the steam is leaking from 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION If you can’t open or remove 1. Make sure all of the pressure has been released. Perform the quick the cover. release by turning the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts, until the pressure is fully released. 2.