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Cooking with the Viva Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
3. Depressurization
After pressure cooking completes, follow your recipe instructions for
depressurizing the cooker.
If automatic Keep Warm is on after cooking completes, the timer counts up from
00:00 to indicate the elapsed time up to 10 hours. If not, the cooker returns to
Standby and displays End.
Note: The cooker cools and depressurizes faster if automatic Keep Warm is off.
See Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods) for information on releasing
pressure after cooking.
DANGER
While the oat valve is up, contents of cooker are under extreme pressure. Do not
attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is still up. All pressure must be
released, and oat valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Never
attempt to force the lid open. Failure to follow the instructions may result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
Always follow recipe instructions for depressurizing the cooker.
Natural Release (NR)
Leave the quick release button in the popped-up Seal position. As the
temperature within the cooker drops, the cooker depressurizes naturally over time.
Depressurization time varies based upon the volume and type of food and liquid.
When the cooker has completely depressurized, the oat valve drops into the lid.
Quick Release (QR)
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position.
When depressed, a stream of steam releases through the top of the steam release
valve.
Note: Steam may range in opacity but is always loud!
When the cooker has completely depressurized, the oat valve drops into the lid.
Seal Position Vent Position
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).
CAUTION
Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot. Do not place hands, face, or any
exposed skin over the steam release valve when releasing pressure.
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