20 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500
8. When cooking is complete, the pressure cooker will beep 3 times before automatically
switching to “KEEP WARM”. The display will show “bb” and the “KEEP WARM” light will
illuminate to indicate that the cooking is complete and that the unit is now keeping the
food warm.
* It is not recommended to stay on the ”keep warm” mode for more than 4 hours.
9. At this point, you may release the pressure before opening the lid by moving the pressure
limiting valve to the “Exhaust” position. Once the pressure has released, the lid should
open easily. If the lid feels tight, do not force it open and allow additional time for
pressure to fully release. Refer to the RELEASING PRESSURE section p.21 for information
about natural or quick release.
CAUTION HOT STEAM RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO TURN THE
VALVE. KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM THE PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE WHILE IN THE
EXHAUST POSITION.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE IS COMPLETELY RELEASED BEFORE UNLOCKING
AND OPENING THE LID.
10. Press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” button to end operation and remove food to serve
immediately. The light indicator will go off and the display will show 0000 to indicate that
the unit is no longer warming up the food.
*It can take from 5 to 40 minutes for the unit to pressurize depending on the amount of liquids
and weight of the ingredients.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LID WHILE PRESSURE COOKING. WAIT FOR ALL PRESSURE TO ESCAPE
AND FOR THE FLOAT VALVE TO SINK PRIOR TO ATTEMPT OPENING THE LID.