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PRESSURE COOK
WHAT IS PRESSURE COOKING?
Pressure cooking can seem miraculous. That’s because it cooks food much faster and
more deliciously than just about any other method all while using less energy. It works
by cooking foods in a sealed environment that does not allow steam to escape below
a pre-set pressure level. The trapped steam cooks foods at a higher temperature
(around 250˚F instead of 212˚F) while the pressure forces the liquid into foods making
them moist and flavorful. Pressure cooking turns tough cuts of meat fork tender in a
matter of minutes (as opposed to the hours it usually takes) and cooks dried beans
to silky perfection. But don’t stop there: You can cook eggs, cheesecake, pasta, and
more under pressure, and the Smart Cooker™ makes it safe, easy, and fun!
A few things to keep in mind when pressure cooking:
• A pressure cooker always requires some liquid for cooking; ½ cup is the minimum
amount needed to pressure cook in the Smart Cooker™.
• The Smart Cooker™ oers two pressure levels — high and low. Most foods cook
under high-pressure, which breaks them down quicker. Delicate foods sensitive to
overcooking, such as rice and eggs, work best with low-pressure.
• When the correct pressure is reached, the lid of the Smart Cooker™ will lock in
place. The lid will unlock only after pressure has been released.
• A pressure cooker recipe may start with a searing or sautéing step to help build
flavor.
• When pressure cooking foods that foam, froth, or bubble, such as rice, pasta,
and beans, fill the cooking pot halfway or less.
• When pressure cooking, add dairy products after pressure has been released be-
cause dairy curdles under pressure; however, you can use butter for sautéing foods
before pressure cooking.
Pressure release options:
Pressure comes from steam contained within the Smart Cooker™. When
cooking time ends, the Smart Cooker™ releases pressure (steam) in one of
three ways:
QUICK
PULSE
NATURAL
As its name implies, quick release expels a strong jet
of steam very quickly. Recommended for most foods,
quick release lowers the pressure fast, helping to avoid
overcooking. The Smart Cooker™ issues an audible and
visual 10-second warning countdown before steam is
released.
Recommended for starchy foods like beans and pasta
that can foam if steam is released too quickly, pulse
expels jets of steam in spurts until all pressure has been
released. The Smart Cooker™ issues an audible and visual
10-second warning countdown before steam is released.
Recommended for foods unlikely to overcook, such as
soups and stews, natural release lets steam escape slowly
without any forceful expulsion. Natural release can take
15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the amount of food in
the pot. During Natural Release, the screen may display
“Food is Ready,” but you’ll not be able to unlock the lid
until all the red pressure valve has dropped level with
the lid.
NOTE: YOU CAN RELEASE STEAM MANUALLY AT ANY TIME BY
PRESSING AND HOLDING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE CONTROL
PANEL.
WARNING: STEAM İS RELEASED FROM THE PRESSURE REGULATOR
KNOB. DO NOT PUT HANDS, FACE, OR OTHER BODY PARTS OVER
OR NEAR THE PRESSURE RELEASE KNOB. STEAM İS HOT AND MAY
CAUSE BURNS.
PRESSURE COOK
PRESSURE COOK
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