Before First Use
1.Remove all packing materials and literature.
2.Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. NEVER immerse the housing in water or any other liquid. NEVER clean any parts in a dishwasher.
3.Make sure the rubber gasket is seated properly inside the lid. To ensure the correct fitting, fill the removable cooking pot with
4.Release the pressure by turning the pressure regulator knob to EXHAUST. The floating valve will drop.
5.Let the appliance cool to room temperature and then empty and clean.
How To Operate Using Pressure Setting
Before using the pressure cooker each time, check to be sure that the rubber gasket and the pressure regulator valve are clean and positioned properly (see page 10).
1.The unit comes with a detachable cord. Plug the cord into the unit first, then into a wall outlet. The unit will beep and the display will show “0.00”
2.Open the lid, holding the handle and turning it in
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3.Remove the cooking pot and place food into the pot according to the recipe or cooking chart (see pages 11,
4.Position the pot into the appliance and place the lid onto the Pressure Cooker and turn it clockwise (to the left) until the lid is locked.
5.Turn the pressure regulator knob on the top of the lid to
AIRTIGHT.
6.Set the cooking function based
upon the recipe or desired food setting. See pages
7.Press the “Start” button to begin cooking.
8.When cooking is finished, the unit will beep 3 times. Let the pressure drop on its own (called natural release) or turn the regulator knob to EXHAUST (called quick release) until the pressure is reduced.
CAUTION: When turning the knob to release pressure, hot steam/liquid will be ejected.
NOTE: Press the “Warm/Cancel” button when cooking time is complete, or to cancel and reset. Otherwise, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to warm. Unless “Warm/Cancel” button
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