Steam Release Methods

NATURAL STEAM RELEASE METHOD

1. After pressure cooking, turn the Variable
Temperature/Pressure Control to
WARMING and unplug the unit. The
POWER Indicator Light will turn off.
2. Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool slowly
at room temperature. Depending on the
amount and type of food, this will take
5 to 10 minutes. Wait until the pressure has totally been
released from the Pressure Regulator Valve and the Pressure
Lift Pin has dropped.
3. To remove the Pressure Cooker Lid, slide the Lid Lock Button
towards you, twist the Lid counter-clockwise until the Lid
can be removed easily. Always tilt the Lid away from you to
avoid the steam.
CAUTION: Never force the Pressure Cooker Lid open. The Safety
Lock will not release Lid if any steam pressure
remains in the Pressure Cooker. If the Lid is difficult to
open, allow the Pressure Cooker more time to cool
down until the pressure is fully reduced.
CAUTION: Proper care must be taken with hot cookware. Be
careful not to come in contact with hot Pressure
Cooker Pan, Lid and accessories. Use protective
mitts or gloves to move hot Pan. When opening a hot
Pan, use special caution. Escaping steam is hot and
can cause burns.
WARNING: The Pressure Cooker Pan and Lid remain very hot
after cooking.
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15. Wait until the pressure has totally been released from the
Pressure Regulator Valve and the Pressure Lift Pin has
dropped.
CAUTION: The Pressure Lift Pin will be UP when the Pressure Cooker
is under pressure. When the pressure is released, the
Pressure Lift Pin will drop DOWN. NEVER attempt to open
the Lid while the Pressure Lift Pin is in the UP position.
CAUTION: Escaping steam can scald you, and the Lid will be hot.
Release steam where it will not cause damage to
cabinets or kitchen equipment/accessories.
16. To remove the Pressure Cooker Lid, pressure must be released
before opening. When pressure is completely reduced, slide
the Lid Lock Button towards you, twist the Lid counter-
clockwise until the Lid can be removed easily. Always tilt the
Lid away from you to avoid the steam.
CAUTION: Never force the Pressure Cooker Lid open. The Safety
Lock will not release if any steam pressure remains in
the Pressure Cooker. If the Lid is difficult to remove,
allow the Pressure Cooker more time to cool down until
the pressure is fully reduced.
CAUTION: Proper care must be taken with hot cookware. Be
careful not to come in contact with hot Pressure Cooker
Pan, Lid and accessories. Use protective mitts or gloves
to move hot Pan. When opening a hot Pan, use special
caution. Escaping steam is hot and can cause burns.
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Operating Instructions ( C o n t i n u e d )