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cases Natural Pressure Release should be used. The
Sauté/Brown function can be used to brown meats
prior to cooking to add more flavor, and the Reduce
function can be used to simmer the cooking liquid
into a flavorful sauce after removing the meat from
the cooking pot.
2. Stew/Chili – Whether cooking a hearty beef or lamb
stew, or a flavorful ground turkey chili, this is the best
setting to use. Be sure to use the Sauté/Brown
function to brown the meat prior to cooking,
especially if using ground meat. The default is High
pressure for 30 minutes, but High+ and Low are
available as well. The time is adjustable from 1
minute to 4 hours. In most cases Natural Pressure
Release should be used.
3. Soup – This preset can be used to prepare very
flavorful soups in a fraction of the time it takes to
cook on the stovetop. Place the meat (if using),
vegetables and other ingredients into the cooking
pot, add enough liquid to cover. Most recipes will
require High pressure, but Low and High+ are also
available. The default cooking time is 10 minutes.
4. Stock – When preparing richer, longer-cooking
stocks, use the Stock preset. This is for poultry,
meat, and vegetable stocks. Expert Tip: Save
vegetable scraps throughout the week (or month),
wrap well and store in the freezer. When you’re ready
to make a stock, take out those scraps that would
otherwise be headed for the garbage or compost,
and instead use them to flavor a delicious stock.
Add ingredients (bones, meat, vegetables, herbs)
plus enough water to cover, being sure not to exceed
the Maximum Fill line. The default is High pressure
for 30 minutes, but both Low and High+ pressure
are available. For richer stocks, cook for 1 hour 30
minutes. Always use Natural Pressure Release
to achieve the best results.
5. Beans – This preset can be used to prepare dried
beans quicker and tastier than on the stovetop or in
the oven. Add beans and other ingredients to
cooking pot. Add enough liquid to cover beans by
one inch. The default is High pressure for 30 minutes,
but be sure to use our Cooking Guide to select the
best cooking time for the specific beans that are
being prepared.
6. Rice/Grains – Cook a variety of rice and grains using
this preset. Use the Cooking Guide on page 16 to
determine the appropriate amount of water, as well
as cooking pressure and time. Most items use High
pressure and Quick Pressure Release. The default is
High pressure for 5 minutes.
7. Risotto – This preset offers a (mostly) hands-off
approach to risotto. After using the Sauté/Brown
function to sauté aromatics and toast the rice, the
liquid is added, the lid is closed and, once under
pressure, it is only 5 minutes to achieve perfect
risotto. Use the Steam Release button to quickly
release pressure to ensure the risotto stays nice
and creamy. The default is High pressure and the
time is 5 minutes.
8. Custom – This preset is to allow full flexibility when
pressure cooking. This is perfect for foods that do
not fit within the preset programs, such as
vegetables, desserts, and other dishes. The default is
Low pressure for 1 minute.
9. Steam – A unique program that allows you to steam
foods while under pressure. This cuts down the
cooking time of most steaming tasks, while retaining
important nutrients. This setting only has one
temperature, so it is not adjustable. The default time
is 20 minutes, but it is adjustable from 1 minute to 2
hours. This program does NOT go into Keep
Warm after cooking is complete.
Non-Pressure Cooking Functions
1. Slow Cook – Treat this program like you would any
slow cook. It has the option to cook with a Low or
High slow-cook temperature, with a timing of 30
minutes to 20 hours. When using the Low
temperature, cooking times will usually be on the
higher side, 8 to 20 hours. When using the High
temperature, cooking times are shorter, usually 2 to
6 hours. The default for this program is High for 4
hours. NOTE: In some rare cases, pressure can build
in the unit while using the Slow Cook function.
If pressure does build during Slow Cook, simply
press the Steam Release button to release pressure.
2. Reduce – This program is primarily used at the end
of a pressure cooking or slow cooking task to
thicken sauces and reduce liquids. It can also be
used to thicken a soup. There is only one
temperature and it is not adjustable. The default time
is 10 minutes, but is adjustable from 1 minute up to 2
hours.
3. Sauté/Brown – Sometimes recipes call for sautéing
vegetables and aromatics before cooking, and other
times you may want to brown meat before pressure
cooking. This program has both of those options.
There are two temperatures, Low for sautéing and
High for browning. There is a timer, but unlike other
programs, it does not need to be programmed.
Sautéing/Browning reduces the time it takes full
pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin.
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