26 | 12-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker | Model MCPR3500
Before pressure cooking, most recipes will benet from the golden color, richer avors and
moist results gained from browning/sautéing. Please note that the preset time for the sauté
setting is set to 5 minutes and can not be adjusted. The optimal amount of time for sautéing
will vary according to the type of food being sautéed and its consistency/texture. If you wish
to have your ingredient sautéed for less than 5 minutes, pay close attention to the timer and
press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” button to end the sautéing process whenever desired. If you
wish to sauté your ingredients for more than 5 minutes, repeat steps 3 to 5 as many times as
needed after the rst sautéing cycle is complete .
1. Remove the lid and plug in the pressure cooker.
2. Add oil or butter as directed in your recipe and then place food into the inner pot.
3. Press the “STEAM-SIMMER-SAUTE” button 3 times, the SAUTE indicator light will illuminate
and the display will read P05.
SAUTÉ
4. Press the “START” button to begin the sautéing process; once the appropriate
temperature has been reached, the timer will start counting down on the display.
5. Stir or turn food as needed until desired color and consistency is reached.
6. Press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” button if you want to cancel the SAUTÉ function before
the timer nishes counting down.
7. If you would like to pressure cook the sautéed food, wait 2 to 3 minutes prior to adding
the desired amount of liquid. Place and close the lid before selecting the desired preset
or cook time.