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10
DE-PRESSURISING AND OPENING THE LID
CAUTION: The lid will not unlock until pressure inside the pot has been released. This will
be indicated when steam has stopped coming out of the exhaust valve and the red float
valve has lowered.
Once cooking is complete, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. You
then have two options to release pressure prior to opening the lid:
A. Natural pressure release method
When the unit is nished cooking, it will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. In this mode,
the unit will naturally release pressure and the red oat valve will eventually lower. This will
take up to 20 minutes depending on the contents and amount of pressure built up. During
this time, food will continue to cook. This method is recommended for ingredients that will not
“overcook”.
B. Quick pressure release method
• Cover your hand with an oven mitt to protect your skin from escaping steam.
• Using tongs or a wooden spoon to carefully rotate the exhaust valve to the release position
in very short spurts, taking care to keep your hands and face away from the escaping
steam coming from the exhaust valve.
• If liquid is ejected from the valve, wait a minute longer before proceeding.
• The red oat valve will eventually lower and all pressure will be released.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep clear of the Exhaust valve steam outlet at all times as the
escaping steam will be extremely hot and can scald.
IMPORTANT:
• For liquid foods (such as soups, stocks, casseroles and soaked beans) only ll the unit ½
way, otherwise the food may eject from the exhaust valve.
• Never pull out the exhaust valve when pressure is releasing.
• When a large quantity of food is cooked, do not release pressure immediately after
cooking. It is recommended to leave the food in KEEP WARM mode for 5-10 minutes
before releasing the pressure.
Seal Position Release Position
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