Preparing Your Pressure Cooker
Before using the electronic pressure cooker for the first time:
1.Remove the cooking pot from the unit.
2.Wash the removable cooking pot with warm, soapy water. The removable cooking pot may also be washed in a dishwasher.
3.Remove the sealing gasket from the cover and wash it with warm, soapy water. (Fig. 1)
Do not wash in a dishwasher. Allow the sealing gasket to air dry or dry with a paper towel before
inserting back into the cover.
4.The cover of the pressure cooker may be washed with warm, soapy water or can also be placed into the dishwasher after the sealing gasket has been removed.
5.Replace the sealing gasket into the cover by placing it under the gasket holding ring ensuring that the crease in the sealing gasket meets with the gasket holding ring.
Important: The removable cooking pot and pressure cooker cover are dishwasher safe, however, you must remove the gasket before placing the cover in dishwasher.
Using Your Pressure Cooker
NOTE: For best results, always check that the pressure release valve, the diffuser and the sealing gasket are in good working condition. Visually inspect the sealing gasket for any defects such as cracks, punctures or tears. Also check that there are no particles blocking the pressure release valve or the diffuser openings on the underside of the cover. If you find any defects in the sealing gasket, do not use the pressure cooker. Call customer service at 1 (800) 798-7398 for a replacement sealing gasket.
Once all parts are washed and dried, your pressure cooker is ready for use.
The pressure cooker cover has a locked position and an open position.
To remove the cover:
1.Turn cover clockwise until the cover locking pin lines up with the vapor collector. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
2.Place the food that you want to cook inside the removable cooking pot.
3.Replace the cover onto the pressure cooker and turn counter clockwise to lock the cover in place. The cover should stop turning when the cover locking pin is over the carry handle. (Fig. 3)
Cover
Locking 
Pin
4.Plug the cord into a grounded-type 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
5.Choose the desired program by pressing one of the pre-set cooking buttons. Once the indicator light is lit on that selection, the pressure cooker has begun the pre-heating and cooking cycle. The pressure cooker will beep three times when the pressure cooker has finished cooking.
6.When the cooking cycle has finished, cooking, or to cancel the selection
press the Cancel button. CAUTION: The cover must be in the locked position when steaming or cooking under pressure.
7.For pressure cooking turn the pressure release valve one half turn to the closed position, that is the lowest position the valve naturally sits. (Fig. 4)
Pressure Release
Valve Closed
Fig. 4
8.When the cooking process is complete, release the pressure by turning the pressure release valve one half turn to the upper most
position to release steam. (Fig. 5) WARNING: Steam can cause serious burn injury. Avoid contact with face or hands. To open the pressure release valve it is suggested to use a utensil with a long reach to turn the valve.
Pressure Release
Valve Open
Fig. 5
9.Alternately you can allow the steam to release naturally, this can take a
few more minutes and add to the cooking time of the food inside.
NOTE: This unit has a built-in safety feature, the cover will not turn to the open position unless the pressure has been released by allowing the unit to sit or by turning the pressure release valve to the open position.
10.Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.
Cooking with the Pre-Set Buttons
When cooking with the pressure cooker using the pre-set buttons the unit will cook automatically, set the pressure depending which preset button is selected.
1.Place the removable cooking pot into the unit.
2.Add the ingredients to be cooked into the removable cooking pot, following your recipe.
3.You should add a minimum of 1 cup (250 ml) of liquid into the cooking pot. Do not fill the cooking pot more than one-third full when cooking dried beans an legumes; no more than half way when cooking soups and stews; and not more than two-thirds full when cooking vegetables or whole pieces of meat.
4.Place the cover on the pressure cooker and turn it clockwise to lock in place.
5.Plug the power cord into the unit and then into the electrical outlet.
6.Lower the pressure release valve so that steam may not escape.
7.Select the desired preset button depending on food to prepare. (See Suggested Cooking Guide).
8.Ensure that the indicator light on the preset button is lit.
9.The pressure cooker will beep three
(3)times to let you know that the cooking process is complete.
10.Then wait for the unit to beep to signal end of cooking process.
11.The pressure cooker will automatically go into “Standby” mode for one (1) minute and then into “Keep Warm” mode for up to six
(6)hours.
12.Slowly rotate the pressure release valve to the “Open” position to release the steam. (Fig. 6)
13.After the safety float valve has fallen down, remove the cover and remove the food. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
