nutricook SMART POT 2 - Using the Pressure Release Button

Pressure cooking
programs.
Cooking
Programs
Cooking
Modes
Suggested
Use
Venting
Method
Notes
Soup
Low
Soup without
meat
Quick
release
Natural
release - If
high starch
content.
Liquid remains clear due to lack of
boiling motion.
If you need the food content to be fully
broken down, stir and mix the soup
before serving.
Always use Natural Release method to
release pressure when cooking soup
with a high starch content.
Med Soup with meat
High Rich bone broth
Bean
Low Firmer texture
Natural
release
Choose setting based on bean/lentil
texture desired, or adjust cook time
manually.
When cooking beans/lentils or
legumes, always use Natural Release
method to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans/lentils are
completely submerged in water.
Med Soft texture
High Very soft texture
Meat
Low Soft texture
Natural
release
Choose setting based on meat texture
desired, or adjust cook time manually.
Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes,
depending on size. It will retain
cooking juices for tender, succulent
meat.
When cooking meat or stew, always
use Natural Release method to release
pressure. Do not use Quick Release
as food contents may spatter from
the pressure release valve which can
cause serious injury.
Med Very soft texture
High
Fall-of-the-bone
texture
Rice
Low
Tender but firm
to bite
Natural
release
When using the Rice program, you
cannot manually adjust the time
settings.
Use Natural Release method to vent
out pressure after cooking cycle is
completed so that the rice will not stick
on the bottom of the inner pot.
It is not recommended to leave cooked
rice in Keep Warm state for too long as
it may aect the texture.
Med
Normal texture
white rice
High
Softer texture
white rice
These cooking programs use pressure for a time-efficient and
energy-saving method of cooking EASY. DELICIOUS. NUTRITIUOS
meals. They are designed with pre-programmed time to take the
guess work out of cooking.
Includes: Soup, Bean, Meat, Rice, Oatmeal, Steam and Pressure Cook.
Cooking
Programs
Cooking
Modes
Suggested
Use
Venting
Method
Notes
Oatmeal
Low
Oatmeal - rolled
or quick cooking
Natural
release
Adjust time as directed in recipe.
Always use Natural Release method to
release pressure when cooking foods
that expand.
Med
Oatmeal - steel
cut
High
Oatmeal - large
batch cooking
Steam
Low Vegetables
Quick
release
Use steam rack provided to elevate
food above the cooking liquid.
Use Quick Release method to release
pressure to prevent food from
overcooking.
Med
Fish and
Seafoods
High Meat
Pressure cook
Low
Manual
programming
Natural
or Quick
release -
Depends on
the recipe
Manually set the time according to
recipe for desired results.
High
Note: The cooking modes - Low, Med, High refer to preset time. For Pressure Cook, Low
and High refer to pressure level.
Follow the below steps for safe use.
1. Open and remove lid.
2. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
3. Add food including the liquid ingredients in the inner pot.
Note:
• For pressure cooking programs, do not fill the inner pot
higher than the MAX line.
• When cooking food that expand such as rice, beans and
pasta, DO NOT fill the inner pot higher than the ½ line.
• For certain recipes, use the provided steam rack to elevate
food and avoid direct contact with liquids. This will also
prevent the food from being stuck on the bottom of the inner
pot.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker base.
WARNING: Ensure that the outside surface especially the bottom
part of the inner pot is completely dry before placing in the
cooker base.
5. Place the pressure cooking lid in the cooker base rim and lock in
properly.
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