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Pressure
Cook
10 minutes
(00:10)
1 minute to 8 hours
(00:01 to 08:00)
High Flexible manual programming.
Soup/Broth
30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute to 4 hours
(00:01 to 04:00)
High
Liquid remains clear due to
lack of boiling motion. Always
use NR to release pressure
when cooking soup with a high
starch content.
Cake
30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute to 4 hours
(00:01 to 04:00)
High
Adjust cook time as directed
in recipe. Cake batter should
be poured into a springform
pan and covered with foil or an
oven-safe lid. Leave 1” of space
around the pan to ensure heat
circulates properly.
Egg
5 minutes
(00:05)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
High
Preset times are intended
for extra large eggs. Adjust
cooking time to account for
different sized eggs. Plunge
eggs into ice bath to prevent
overcooking.
Rice
12 minutes
(00:12)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
Low
For cooking medium and
long-grain white rice. Use a
10-minute Natural Release after
cooking for perfect results.
Bean/Grain
20 minutes
(00:20)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
High
When cooking beans or
legumes, always use NR to
release pressure. Make sure
dry beans are completely
submerged in water.
Porridge/
Oatmeal
5 minutes
(00:05)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
High
Adjust time as directed in
recipe. Always use NR to
release pressure when cooking
foods that expand.
Sterilize
15 minutes
(00:15)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
High
Sterilize utensils, tempered
glass, and some heat-resistant
plastics. Low and High pressure
hot water bath canning of
acidic fruits and vegetables.
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