Cleaning the Pressure Regulator Knob and Floating Valve:
Check that the regulator knob and oating valve are in good working order before
each use. Regulator knob will turn freely and the oating valve will slide easy with a
push of your nger. Be sure the small seal is in place around the oating valve.
Wash oating valve by following these directions.
1. After the unit has cooled, remove the lid.
2. Lift up the regulator knob to remove. Wipe knob with a cloth, rinse and dry.
3. Turn the lid over and use a brush to clean around the valve and lter. Make sure
the small rubber gasket is in-tact on bottom of oating valve. Do not cover small
holes with gasket.
4. Replace the regulator knob by aligning the knob in the hole and push to lock.
HINTS AND TIPS
• To ensure the best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always
use at least 16 oz. of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough steam to
be created to produce pressure.
• When using HIGH or LOW pressure settings the timer will not begin counting
down until full pressure is reached. It takes about 10 mins. to reach pressure.
• Pressure cooking is quicker than oven cooking, if you are unsure of the cooking
time, it is better to under cook and use the quick release method to check for
doneness. If not ready, continue cooking until nished.
• Perishable foods, such as meat, poultry and sh cannot be left out at room
temperature for no more than 2 hours. Therefore, when cooking perishable foods
do not set delay timer for longer than 2 hours (1 hr. if above 90°F/32C).
• Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cooker
because cooking under pressure breaks down the bers for tender results.
• Fresh fruit should be cooked on low pressure.
• Add a tablespoon of oil to the water when cooking beans to reduce foaming.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• If the oating valve has not risen, but the timer is counting down,
perform the following steps:
1. Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the STOP button.
2. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using oven mitts or tongs, release
in short bursts, until the pressure is fully released. Also referred to as the “quick
release method”.
3. Remove the lid and add liquid to have approximately 16 oz. of liquid in cooking
pot. Stir food to disperse liquid. Replace the lid and lock into position.
4. Press desired cooking function button and set desired cooking time.
5. Press the START button to resume cooking.
• If steam is leaking from under the cover, follow these steps:
1. Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the STOP button.
2. Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts, until the
pressure is fully released, also known as the quick release method.
3. Remove the cover and gasket. Check for tears or cracks. Do not use cooker if
any parts are damaged.
4. Check to be sure the gasket is positioned properly.
5. Check the contents of the cooking pot do not exceed 60% full.
6. If the cover still will not seal, call customer service at 1-800-288-4545.
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