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Releasing pressure
You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid.
Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method.
Venting methods
Natural Release (NR or NPR)
Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the cooker drops, the cooker
depressurizes naturally over time.
What to do What to expect
Leave the quick release button in the Seal position
(popped-up) after cooking completes.
Seal Position
Turn Keep Warm off.
Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart
Program ends.
Instant Tip: This is called “carryover cooking” or
“resting”, and it’s great for large cuts of meat.
The depressurization time may vary based upon the
volume, type and temperature of food and liquid. It can
take up to 40 minutes with some dishes, so plan ahead
— it’s well worth the wait!
When pressure has been fully released, the oat valve
drops into the lid.
NOTICE
Use NR to depressurize the cooker after cooking high-starch foods (e.g., soups,
stews, chilis, pasta, oatmeal and congee) or after cooking foods that expand when
cooked (e.g., beans and grains).
Quick Release (QR or QPR)
Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables
and delicate seafood!
What to do What to expect
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and
locks into the Vent position.
Vent Position
When pressed down, a jet of steam ejects through the
top of the steam release valve.
This is normal!
When pressure has been fully released, the oat valve
drops into the lid.
Venting
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