Cook's essentials K41143/EPC-678 Instruction Manual page 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
NOTES & TIPS #7:
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It is recommended to release the pressurized steam when the "Keep Warm"
LED stops flashing as the pressure cooker will have lower pressure. This will
require a little more time. (Approximately 5-10 minutes).
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During the cooking process, when the pressure cooker enters into the
Pressurized Sequence, the first digit on the LED screen will display the letter
"P".
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For foods with a high volume of liquid (Stews, soups, porridges, etc.) IT IS
NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE QUICK RELEASE. This is to avoid liquid splatter
from the ventilation in the Pressure Limiting Valve (3).
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Using NATURAL RELEASE: User should wait for the temperature to drop and
the Float Valve (4) to sink on its own prior to opening the lid.
*CAUTION: It is not recommended to use the Delay Timer function to cook foods
that may spoil. Leaving raw foods inside the pressure cooker for long periods of
time prior to cooking may result in the food spoiling. Cook food that can be left
out such as rice, beans, grains or other foods that will not spoil.
HOW TO USE THE
Certain recipes suggest that you brown meat or sauté vegetables to ensure
juices are retained during cooking. It also provides nice coloring when meat
or vegetables are cooked and ready to serve.
To brown/sauté:
1) Open and/or remove the lid (1) depending on your preference.
2) Select the BROWN/SAUTE button, the light will begin blinking and
the display will show0.0 00. Press the Start button to manually
begin the heating process, the indicator light will illuminate solid
and the display will show 00 --. (Please note that the
BROWN/SAUTE function does NOT work in conjunction with the
delay timer nor does it have a default cooking time, you must
watch over the food until it reaches the desired consistency and
press the CANCEL button to stop the BROWN/SAUTE function).
3) Place food into the Inner Pot (6) and cook to brown or sauté to
desired consistency.
4) When ready to start the pressurized cooking cycle: Press the
CANCEL button to cancel the browning/sautéing process.
5) Close the lid (1) and secure properly.
6) Follow the instructions on pressure cooking to your preference.
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Note: If using the BROWN/SAUTE function for longer than 1-2
minutes, the unit will need to cool down to an internally set
temperature in order for you to begin cooking under pressure.
Please let the unit rest for 2-3 minutes after pressing the CANCEL
button before programming the unit to cook under pressure.
BROWN/SAUTÉ BUTTON
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