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Electric Pressure Cooker
Slow Cook Setting
1. Place the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place the food to be slow cooked in the cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever
to the left to lock the lid in place.
4. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
5. Press the “Slow Cook” button. The display will show 4:00.
6. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired cooking time.
The longest cooking time is 9
1
/2 hours with a temperature of
180°F. Note: 180°F is the lowest setting on a traditional slow
cooker.
7. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin cooking.
8. When the cooking time is up the unit will beep.
Delay Time Setting
This function allows you to begin cooking food up to 8 hours later in
half hour increments. You can use the delayed time setting with slow
cook, steam, high and low pressure. CAUTION: Perishable foods
such as meat and poultry products, fish, cheese and dairy products
cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
(No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above 90°F.)
When cooking these foods, do not set the delay time function for
more than 1-2 hours.
1. Set the pressure following the directions on page 3.
2. Press the “Delay Time”. The delay time will illuminate on the
display.
3. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired delayed time.
4. Press the “Start/Stop” button. The appliance will begin
cooking after the set time has elapsed.
Steam Setting
This program quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food
or cooking rice.
1. Position the removable cooking pot in the pressure cooker.
2. Place a small, heat-resistant rack or basket (not included) in the
bottom of the removable cooking pot.
3. Add at least 12 oz. of water so that the bottom of the rack is
above the liquid.
4. Add the food. Do not fill the pot more than two-thirds full.
Note: If steaming rice, put the rice in a 8” or smaller bowl and
place on the rack.
5. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and slide the locking lever
to the left to lock the lid in place.
6. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM.
7. Press the “Steam” button. The display will flash 00:15.
(This equals 15 minutes of cooking time.)
8. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the desired steaming time.
Note: The default temperature is 212°F.
9. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin steaming.
NOTE: The lid can be opened while cooking to check the food. Use
caution when removing the lid. Never place your face over the
pressure cooker when removing the lid. Steam escapes as soon
as the lid is opened and can cause serious burns.