Operating Instructions
Safety Features of Your Pressure Cooker
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 |
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 |
To ensure user safety, this appliance has several safety features
Safe Lid Closing System
This pressure cooker is equipped with a feature that prevents any increase in pressure if the cover is not properly closed. If the cover is not positioned correctly, pressure cannot
Depressurizing Control
If for any reason the auto pressure relief valve does not function and pressure builds, the cooker will automatically vent excess pressure from around the lid.
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.
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)
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.
you do not get burned. (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.
NOTE: Since overcooked food cannot be corrected, it is almost better to err on the undercooked side by cooking an unfamiliar food for a shorter period of time than you may think necessary.
Fig. 9
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.
Safe Lid Opening System
This appliance is equipped with a safety feature that prevents the pressure cooker cover from opening if the pressure in the cooker is too high. The safety float valve will prevent the cover from opening until the pressure has been released from the cooker and the valve has dropped.
Safety Float
Valve
Automatic Pressure Control
If the pressure cooker has built up excess pressure, the pressure release valve will automatically discharge steam to regulate safe pressure limits in the cooker.
Thermostat Control
When the internal temperature of the pressure cooker increases beyond the preset temperatures, the power to the pressure cooker will be cut off.
Ultra Thermostat Control
There is a fail safe sensor that is set to trip if the temperature and pressure in the pressure cooker are beyond safety limits. This safety system
NOTE: If this occurs, call customer service at 1 (800)
Fig. 8
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