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Using Your Pressure Express continued
Fig. 6
6. Once all the ingredi ents have
been entered into the removable
cooking bowl, take the safet y
locking lid, alig n the handle
with the unlock/align position.
When the safety locki ng lid is
sitting correctly, turn it counter-
clockwise to lock into position.
(see Fig. 6).
NOTE: Ensure tha t the locking
graphics are align ed so that
the Pressure Expres s can
function correctly.
7. Make sure that the pressure
regulator/release valve is sitting
in the sealed position (see Fig. 7).
If the pressure regulator/release
valve is in the venting position, the
Pressure Express will not build up the
required pressure needed to cook.
Fig. 7
8. Plug the removable power cord
into the stainless stee l housing
and into a 230V or 240V power
outlet and switch on. The power
light will activate, which indicates
that the pressure cooker i s ready
for use.
9. Set the s election control dial to
the desired setting t hat is to be
used by turning the se lection
control dial clockwi se. The light will
now activate. During the press ure
build up, the pressu re indicator
rod and the pressure regul ator/
release valve will begi n to “hiss”
and release minim al steam.
WARNING: Do not place
your face or any other
body part over the
appliance whils t in use
as the steam can cau se
serious burns.
WARNING: Do not
attempt to open th e
pressure cooker lid af ter
pressure cooking un til
all internal press ure has
been released and i s
slightly cooled. I f the lid
will not turn to unlock ,
this indicates t hat the
pressure cooker is st ill
under pressure – do
not force the lid open.
Any pressure remaining
can be hazardous. Se e
operating instructions
for “steam release”
directions in thi s
instruction booklet.