Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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
4.Place the cover on the pressure cooker and turn it counter 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.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)
Fig. 6
13.After the safety float valve has fallen down, remove the cover and remove the food. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
Cooking Without the
When cooking with the pressure cooker without 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.
3.You should add a minimum of 1 cup (250 ml) of liquid into the cooking pot.
4.Place the cover on the pressure cooker and turn it counter 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.Using the timer button, adjust for the desired time. Once having set desired time, wait 15 seconds and the timer light will go on.
Important Note: The timer will not begin to count down immediately after the timer light goes on. It will only begin to count down once the pressure cooker has reached a sufficient pressure and heat level.
8.Wait for the unit to beep to signal end of cooking process.
Releasing Steam Pressure
Warning: Use extreme caution when removing the cover after cooking. Serious burns can result from steam inside.
After you have finished cooking in your pressure cooker, you can release the steam pressure in one of three (3) ways, “Quick Release”, “Combination” and “Normal”.
Quick Release Method
1.After the cooking process has been completed, press the “Cancel” button to stop the pressure cooker from going into the “Keep Warm” mode.
2.Turn the steam release valve to the “Open” position to release the steam fast. (Fig. 8)
3.Wait until the safety float valve has gone down before removing the cover. Always lift the cover away from you to release any remaining steam so that you do not get burned.
Caution: Escaping steam is very hot. To avoid serious injuries or burns, keep bare skin, face and eyes away from the steam release valve.
Caution: Do not use the quick release method for foods with a lot of liquid such as soups and sauces. There could be an overflow.
Important: Do not use the “Quick Release” method with foods such as legumes, grains or other foods that froth or when the pressure cooker is very full.
Combination Method
1.After the cooking process has been completed, press the “Cancel” button to stop the pressure cooker from going into the “Keep Warm” mode.
2.Let the unit cool down for approx. thirty (30) minutes and then turn the steam release valve to the “Open” position to release the steam. (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
3.Wait until the safety float valve has gone down before removing the cover. Always lift the cover away from you to release any remaining steam so that you do not get burned.
Normal Method
Allowing the steam to release naturally is preferred when cooking foods like stocks, sauces and certain large cuts of meat which will benefit from continuing to cook in the pressure cooker. As the temperature decreases, so does the pressure.
1.After the cooking process has been completed, press the “Cancel” button to stop the pressure cooker from going into the “Keep Warm” mode.
2.Wait until the safety float valve has gone down before removing the cover. Always lift the cover away from you to release any remaining steam so that you do not get burned. (Fig. 9)
Fig. 9
Note: Do not use this method with foods that easily overcook.
Caution: Never attempt to force open the pressure cooker cover until the safety float valve has dropped.
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