I m p o rtant Safety Information For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator Valve,
Pressure Indicator Valve, Gasket and Lid Lock Button are in good
working order and that there are no foreign particles blocking the
Steam Vent Tube, Pressure Lift Pin, Safety Valves or Steam Vent.
To expose the Steam Vent Tube,
the Pressure Regulator Valve
must be removed.
1. Press down and turn
the Pressure Regulator Valve
counter-clockwise to the
CLEAN Position until it stops.
Lift up on the Pressure
Regulator to remove easily.
Hold the Lid up to the light.
You should be able to see light
through the Steam Vent Tube.
2. If you cannot see light, the
Steam Vent Tube is blocked.
Insert the Cleaning Brush into
the Steam Vent tube and
gently move it in and out until
you are sure the Tube is clear.
3. Replace the Pressure Regulator
Valve. Line the notches on the
bottom of the Pressure
Regulator with the grooves in
the Lid. Press down and rotate
the Regulator clockwise until it
is in position.
CAUTION: Never disassemble
Pressure Regulator or
clean the Steam Vent
Tube when Pressure
Cooker is in use.
All Pressure Release Valve Systems
are produced with the utmost
quality and standards.
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Turn Pressure Regulator
Valve to CLEAN position
Lift Pressure Regulator
Valve for easy removal
Clean Pressure Regulator
Valve using the
Cleaning Brush.
QUICK 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. You can release pressure quickly, without
waiting for the steam to dissipate, or the
Pressure Cooker to cool down by using the
Pressure Cooker’s STEAM RELEASE feature.
Wearing oven mitts, press the Pressure
Regulator Valve in and rotate clockwise to
the STEAM RELEASE position. To stop the
release of steam, rotate back to the
PRESSURE position.
CAUTION: To avoid scalding, release steam in short bursts by
pushing the Pressure Regulator Valve momentarily.
CAUTION: When using this feature, only release the steam IN SHORT
BURSTS until the pressure is reduced, as hot liquid may be
ejected.
CAUTION: Keep hands and face away from the Pressure Regulator
Valve and Steam Vent Tube as hot steam will be
released. Use oven mitts.
CAUTION: The Pressure Regulator Valve may be hot. Use an oven
mitt or kitchen towel to protect your hand. Handle with
care. Never run water over or immerse the Pressure
Cooker in water to release pressure.
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. Keep
face away from the Pressure Regulator Valve when
releasing steam.
WARNING: DO NOT GO PAST THE STEAM POSITION to the
CLEAN position.
CAUTION: Do not use the Quick Steam Release Feature for foods
containing alot of liquid. There could be an overflow.
3. Use this method for some pressure cooking such as fruits, soft
vegetables and frozen vegetables.
4. It will take 2-5 minutes for pressure to go down completely. Wait
for the steam to stop coming out of the Pressure Regulator
Valve’s Steam Vent Tube. Then wait for the Pressure Lift Pin to
drop down before opening the Lid, following the procedures
described in the Pressure Cooking Operating Instructions section
of this manual.
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Cleaning Brush
(P/N 21100A)