Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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)
Important Note: 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.
Fig. 1
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. For a replacement sealing gasket, call customer service at 1 (800)
Once all parts are washed and dried according the “Maintenance & Cleaning” section, your pressure cooker is ready for use.
Note: The pressure cooker cover has a locked position and an open position.
1.Remove the cover. To do so, turn cover clockwise until the cover locking pin lines up with the vapor collector. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
2.Place food 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
Carry |
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Handle | Fig. 3 |
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4.Plug the cord into a
5.Choose the desired program by pressing one of the
6.When the cooking cycle has finished cooking, or to cancel the selection press the Keep Warm/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
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
10.Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.
Cooking with the Pre-Set
Buttons
When cooking using the
1.Place the removable cooking pot into the unit.
2.Add the ingredients to be cooked into the removable cooking pot, following your recipe.
Fig. 4
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