Admiral AD3036 User manual

Model: AD3036
Owner’s Manual
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
6 Quart
Pressure Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product. Be sure to follow the instructions.
2. This appliance generates heat during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
handles or knobs when handling this pressure cooker.
3. Toprotectagainstre,electricshockorinjurytoperson,donotimmersecord,plug, 
appliance body in water or other liquid.
4. ThisapplianceisNOTtobeusedbychildrenorbypersonswithreducedphysical, 
 sensory,ormentalcapabilities.
5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is in use or when water or oil is hot.
Do not use Pressure Cooker near children. Children should never play with the
appliance.
6. CAUTION:RiskofElectricShock.Cookonlyintheremovablenonstickcontainer.
7. Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingapressurecookercontaininghotwateror
other hot liquids.
8. Thisappliancecooksunderpressure.Improperusemayresultinscaldinginjury.Make
 certainunitisproperlyclosedbeforeoperating.Seepage5,“Assembly”.
9. Neverlltheunitover2/3full.IMPORTANT:Whencookingfoodsthatexpandduring
 cookingsuchasrice,grainsordriedvegetables,donotlltheunitover½full.Over
 llingmaycauseclogginginsidetheunitandcreatingexcesspressure.Seepage9, 
 “CookingPotMarking”,page10,13,18,20,“Capacity”.
10. Beawarethatcertainfoods,suchasapplesauce,cranberries,pearlbarley,oatmealor
 otherdrycereals,splitpeas,noodles,macaroni,rhubarb,orspaghetticanbuildup
 foam,froth,andsputter,andclogthepressurereleasedevice(SteamReleaseValve).
 Recipesusingtheseitemsmustbefollowedcarefullytoavoidproblems.
11. Always check the pressure release valves for clogging or food build up before use.
Clean as necessary.
12. Afterpressurecooking,donotopenthepressurecookeruntiltheunithascooled
 completelyandallinternalpressurehasbeenreleased.Ifthelidisdifculttoturn,it
indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure
 remaininginsidethecookercanbehazardous.SeeOperatingInstructions:page5, 
 “Assembly”andPage11,“Bobbervalve”.
13. Neverplaceanypartofthebody,includingface,hands,andarmsovertheSteam 
 ReleaseValve.Steamcanresultinseriousburns.
14. BecarefulwhenliftingandremovingLidaftercooking.AlwaystilttheLidawayfrom 
 youassteamishotandcanresultinseriousburns.Neverplaceyourfaceoverthe 
Pressure Cooker.
15. Topreventriskofinjuryduetoexcessivepressure,replaceLidSealingGasketonlyas
 recommendedbythemanufacturer.SeeCareandCleaninginstructions,page22,“Lid
 andSealingGasket”.
16. Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseandbeforecleaning.Allowtocoolbeforeputtingon
 ortakingoffparts,andbeforecleaningtheappliance.
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17. Alwaysattachplugtoappliancerst,thenplugcordintothe120Vwalloutlet.To 
 disconnect,turnanycontrolto“OFF”,thenremoveplugfromwalloutlet.
18. Donotoperatethisappliancewhenthepowercordorplugdamagedoriftheappliance
 malfunctions,isdroppedorhasbeendamagedinanymanner.Returnittothe 
 AuthorizedServiceStationforexamination,repair,electricormechanicaladjustment.
19. TheuseofaccessoryattachmentnotrecommendedbyAdmiralmayresultinre, 
 electricshockorinjurytoperson.
20. Donotusepressurecookerforotherthanintendeduse.Misusecancauseinjuries.
21. Do not use outdoors.
22. Intendedforcountertopuseonly.Keep6inches(15.2cm)clearfromthewallandon 
 allsidesincludingthetop.Alwaysuseapplianceonadry,stable,levelsurface.
23. TakecaretoNOTPLACEthepressurecookerdirectlyunderyourkitchencabinets.
 Whenreleasingsteamit’srecommendedtoprotectyourcabinetsbykeepingthe 
 pressurecookerawayfromcabinetssurfaces.
24. Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableandcounter,ortouchhotsurface.
25. Donotplaceornearahotgasorelectricburner,oraheatedoven,orammable 
 material.
26. Whenmovingtheproduct,Donothangupthelidhandledirectly,pleaseusethebody
handle in order to preventing the drop of it.
27. WARNING:Hot,spilledfoodcancauseseriousburns.Keepapplianceandcordaway
 fromchildren.Neverdrapecordoveredgeofcounter,neveruseoutletbelowcounter,
and never use with an extension cord.
28. Ashortpowercordistobeprovidedtoreducetheriskresultingfromitbeinggrabbed 
 bychildren,becomingentangledintrippingoveralongcord.
29. Theappliancehasapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Toreducethe
 riskofelectricshock,thisplugisintendedtotintoapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.
 Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintotheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contact
 aqualiedelectrician.Donotattempttomodifythepluginanyway.
30. Donotusethispressurecookerforpressurefryingwithcookingoil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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POLARIZED PLUG
1. Yourapplianceisequippedwithapolarizedplug(onebladeiswider 
 thantheother).
2. Toreducetheriskofinjurythisplugmustbeinsertedintoaproperly 
installed outlet.
3. Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintotheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitdoes 
 nott,pleaseconsultaqualiedelectrician.Donotattempttodefeat
 thissafetyfeaturebymodifyingthepluginanyway.
WARNING:Improperuseofthepowercordmayresultinelectric 
 shock.Consultaqualiedelectricianifnecessary.
PREPARATION FOR USE
AC OPERATION
Unwind the AC power cord and extend it
to its full length. Insert the AC plug of the
cordintoanyconvenient120V60Hz
household outlet.
Powersource:120V~60Hz,1000W
Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has
one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature to reduce the
likelihoodofelectricshock.ThispolarizedACplugwillonlytina
polarizedACoutlet.Ifyoundthatyoucannotinsertthisplugintoyour
outlet,youmayhaveanobsoletenon-polarizedoutlet.Pleasedonottry
todefeatthissafetyfeaturebyusinganon-polarizedadaptororbylling
thewiderbladetomakeittintoyouroutlet.Ifthisplugdoesnottinto
youroutlet,youshouldcontactaqualiedlicensedelectriciantoreplace
your obsolete outlet.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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Steam release valve Lid handle
Steaming rack
Gasket holder
Anti-block cover
Sealing Gasket
Bobber valve
SST lid
Plastic lid
Cooking pot
Control panel
Bobber valve
Lid lock pin
Heating base
Power cord
Condensation
collector
PART DESCRIPTION
CONTROL PANEL
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Lid warning lamp
Start key
Keep warm /
Cancel key
Delay
Timer lamp
Function lamps
Function knob Pressure display and
adjust key
Delay timer key
Time adjust key
Display screen
Temperature display and adjust key

Open Lid
Locked Lid Unlocked Lid
HOW TO USE YOUR ADMIRAL PRESSURE COOKER
Getting started:
Removeallpacking,paper,andcardboard(includinganylocatedbetween
theCookingPotandproductBody/housing).
Read and save the literature and be sure to read the service and warranty
information.
Assembly:
• PlaceinnerCookingPotintotheUnitbody
• PlaceLiduponPressurecookerandalign with .
 Tolock,twistcounterclockwise,aligning with .
 Tounlock,twistLidclockwiseandalign with .
A NOTE ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING
Pressurecookersgenerateintensesteaminordertobuildpressure.
Liquidisneededtocreatesteam.SoinorderforyourPressureCookerto
buildenoughpressuretocookyourmeal,thereneedstobeenoughliquid
inthepottoboilandgeneratesteam.Onecup–or8oz–ofliquid(itcan
bewater,chickenbroth,etc.)isusuallyenoughliquidtosuccessfullybuild
pressure.Ifyourrecipeistoothickordoesn’thaveenoughliquidinit,
thenyouwillreceiveanE6NoticationCodeduringthecookingcycle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
1. RemovetheLidbyturningclockwisetounlock,aligning with .
 RemovetheSealingGasketfromtheLidandwashthegasketand
 theLidinwarmsoapywater.DrytheSealingGasketandLid
 thoroughlybeforereattachingtheSealingGaskettotheLid.Ensure 
 theSealingGasketissmoothlyandsecurelyinplaceinthegasket
 holder.IftheSealingGasketisnotinthecorrectpositiontheLidwill 
 notbeabletoformasealandwillnotbeabletogainpressure.
2. RemovetheCookingPotandtheCondensationCollectorandwashin
 warm,soapywater.Drythoroughlybeforereplacingbackinthe 
Pressure Cooker.
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The Pressure Cooker has been designed with
safety in mind and has various safety measures.
1. PressurewillnotbuildiftheLidisnotshutcorrectlyandhasnotsealed.
2. AlwaysensureLidisinthecompletelylockedpositionandthe is
aligned with .
3. PressurewillnotbuildiftheSteamReleaseValvehasnotbeen 
switched to the Seal position.
4. Overllingmaycauseariskofcloggingthevalvesanddeveloping 
excess pressure.
5. Thegasketandthevalvescanberemovedforcleaning.(Seepages
21-23).
6. Oncethepressureincreases,theLidshouldnotbeopened.Safety 
 sensorsensurethepressureremainswithinthesetrange.Neverforce
 theLidopen.
7. TheSteamReleaseValvehasanextendedngertab,designedto 
 keepthehandawayfromthetopofthevalve.Alwaysuseakitchen
 utensilwhenoperatingthistab.SeeRELEASINGPRESSURE
Instructions on pages 11-12.SteamReleaseValveisdesignedtobe
 loose-ttingforproperoperation.
8. The pressure cooking functions require liquid to work. If the inside of
 theCookingPotdoesnothaveenoughliquid,anoticationwillappear
 ontheDisplayScreen.SeeNOTIFICATIONCODEScharton
pages 25.
9. Attheendofcooking,theLidshouldnotbeunlockeduntilallthe
 pressureisreleasedandthe“BobberValve”hascompletelydropped.
 ThiscanbedoneusingtheNaturalPressureReleaseMethodorQuick
 PressureReleaseMethod,explainedonpages11-12.
10.ScrolltheFUNCTION KNOBtoselectfunction,relatedfunctionlamp
 willash.
11.TheTimeSelectionButtons(+and-)areusedtosetthecookingtime.
 Toadvanceslowly,simplytap-touchthe+or-buttonandrelease.If
 youhavepassedthedesiredtime,simplytap-touchtheoppositearrow
 buttontoreturntothedesiredtime.
NOTE: Thetimercanbeselectedforallprogramsandcanbechanged
 atanytimeduringcookingbytap-touchingCANCEL and selecting a
new function.
12. The PRESSURE ADJUST button is used to select desired cooking
 pressure(HIGHorLOW).Eachpre-setcookingsettingautomatically
 selectstheoptimumpressureforthatselection,butitcanbemanually
 selectedwiththisbutton(seetheCookingGuideonpage15 for
 availableadjustments).

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13. The TEMP ADJUSTbuttonisusedtoselectdesiredtemperature
 (HIGH,MEDIUMorLOW).Thetemperaturemayonlybeadjusted
on the SLOW COOK,andBROWN/ SAUTÉfunctions(seethe 
 CookingGuideonpage15foravailableadjustments).
14.Tap-touchtheSTARTbuttonformorethan1secondtostartsa
 cookingfunction.Tostopacookingfunction,tap-touchtheCANCEL
 buttonformorethan1second.Thenchangefromonecooking 
function to another after cooking has begun.
15.TheDisplayScreenshowshowmuchlongerthefoodneedstocook
 fromtheselectedtimeinhoursandminutesoncethePressureCooker
 ispreheated.WhilethePressureCookerispreheating,thedisplay 
 screenwillshow,“HEAT”.
GETTING STARTED
(NOTE: The Pressure Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.)
1. AdddesiredingredientstoCookingPot.PlaceLidontopofPressure
Cooker and align with .Tolock,twistcounterclockwise,aligning
with .
2. Plug provided Power Cord into the Power Cord Port of the Pressure
Cooker.
3. Plug other end of the Power Cord into a wall power outlet.
4. Scrollthefunctionknobtoselectfunction,relatedfunctionlampand 
 thetimeonthescreenwillash.
5. Selectthedesiredcooktimebyusingthe+and-buttons.Selectthe
 desiredtemperatureusingtheTEMP ADJUST button(ifapplicable).
Select the desired pressure using the PRESSURE ADJUST button.
 (PleaserefertotheCookingGuidechartonpage15fortimeand 
 temperaturerecommendations.
 Tap-touchtheSTARTbuttonformorethan1second.Forpressure
 cookingfunctions,theword“HEAt”willappearontheDisplayScreen
 duringpreheatingtime.OncethePressureCookerispreheated,the 
 selectedcookingtimewillappearonDisplayScreen.
Note:Forpressurecookingfunctions,13-15minutesisthe
 approximateaveragepreheattime.Iffoodcontentislargerorvery 
 cold,preheattimemaytakeslightlylonger.
6. This Pressure Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so
 thatcookingnisheswhenyouneedit.Seepage8forinstructions 
on the DELAY TIMER function.
7. Afterthesetcookingtimehaselapsed,thePressureCookerwill 
 beepagainandwillautomaticallyswitchtotheKEEP WARM setting.
 TheDisplayScreenwillthenchangefromthecooktimetoanewtimer
 thatwillcountupto4:00(4hours)oruntilyoutap-touchtheCANCEL
 buttonmorethan1second.After4hoursintheKEEP WARMsetting,
the Pressure Cooker will turn off.

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8. Toendacookingfunctionatanytime,tap-touchtheCANCEL button
 morethan1second.
9. Whennished,unplugthePressureCookerandwaitforittocool 
 completelybeforeattemptingtoclean.
10.CAUTION:TheCookingPotandHeatingBasewillgetveryhotwhile
using this Pressure Cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use pot
 holdersoroven-mittswhenusingthisPressureCooker.Alwaysliftthe
 Lidbytiltingawayfromyoutoavoidthesteam.
HOW TO USE THE TIME DELAY
This Pressure Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so
thatcookingnisheswhenyouneedit.Note:TheDELAY TIMER function
is not available on the BROWN/SAUTÉ,KEEP WARM,orYOGURT
settings.Note:DonotusetheDELAY TIMER function when the recipe
hasperishableingredientssuchasmeat,sh,eggs,ordairy,asthesemay
spoil.
1. AdjustthePressureCookersettingsusingtheinstructionson
 pages9-21.
2. Aftersettingthecookingtime,tap-touchtheDELAY TIMER button. The
DELAY TIMERlampwillash,and“0:15”willashontheDisplay 
 Screen,toindicatethePressureCookerisbeingprogrammedonthe
delay setting.
3. Tap-touchthe+and-buttonsuntilyoureachthenumberofhoursand
 minutesyouwantthecookingprocesstobedelayed(i.e.,setthe 
 amountoftimeyouwishtodelaythecookingcycle).Themaximum 
 delayis12hours(12:00).
4. Tap-touchSTARTbuttonformorethan1secondtobeginthedelay
 feature.ThetimerandDELAY TIMERbuttonwillstopashing,while
the related Function lampwillcontinueashing.Thiswillindicatethat
the Pressure Cooker has been set on the DELAY TIMER setting. The
 DisplayScreenwillcountdownthedelaytimeuntil0:00isreached.
 When0:00isreached,theDELAY TIMERlampwillturnoffandthe
related Function lampwillstopashingtoshowthattimedelay
 hasnished.Theword“HEAt”willappearonthedisplayscreenuntil
 thePressureCookerisfullypressurized.Whentheselectedpressure
 hasbeenreached,thetimerwillstartcountingdown.

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COOKING POT MARKINGS
InsidetheremovableCookingPotaremarkingstoguidethelllevelof
theCookingPot.ThewordMAXindicatesthemaximumllline.
The1/3,1/2,and2/3markingsarehandyguidestouseinyourrecipes.
Theyareimportanttomonitorespeciallywithgrainsanddriedlegumes.
CAUTION:NeverloadtheCookingPotabovethemaximumingredient
levellinemarkedMAXontheinsideoftheCookingPot.
Foodsthatexpandduringcooking(e.g.,rice,beans,driedvegetables,
potatoes,carrots,etc.)shouldnevergoabovethe1/2mark.
Note: The Pressure Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a
minimumof8ozofliquidisusedinsidetheremovableCookingPot
PRESSURE COOKING
Pressurecookingisanidealwaytocreatequick,avorfulmeals.Pressure
cookingisamethodofcookingfoodinliquid(water,stock,wine,etc.)in
asealedCookingPot.ThesealedPressureCookerretainssteamand
buildspressure,raisingthetemperatureoftheliquidinsidethepotabove
boilingpoint.Theincreasedtemperatureoftheliquidandthesteam
resultsinreducedcookingtimes.
HIGHPressureSettingis6.5-10PSI(45-70kPa).Itissuitablefora
wide range of foods.
LOWPressureSettingis3.3-6.5PSI(23-45kPa).Itismoresuitedto
delicatefoodslikechicken,shandsometendervegetables.
KEEP WARMSetting:Whencookingtimeiscompleted,thePressure
CookerautomaticallyswitchestotheKEEP WARM setting to prevent
overcookingandtokeepyourcookedfoodwarmuntilserving-perfectfor
busyfamilies,thoseontherunandthosewhoneedexiblemealtimes.
This setting is not hot enough to cook and should only be used to keep
warm,cookedfoodforserving.

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IdealMealstoPressureCook:Soups,stocks,casseroles,sauces(e.g.,
pastasauces),meat,rice,rmvegetables(beetroot,potatoes)and
desserts(e.g.,pudding).
Capacity:NeverlltheCookingPotabovetheMAXline.Foodsthat
expandduringcookingshouldnevergoabovethe1/2mark.ThePressure
Cookercannotpressurecookwithoutliquid.Ensureaminimumof8ozof
liquidisusedinsidetheremovableCookingPot.
CAUTION:NeverusetheQuickPressureReleaseMethodwhencooking
foodshighinliquidcontent,suchascasseroles,stocksandsoups.See
RELEASINGPRESSUREinstructionsonpages11-12.
PlacethePressureCookeronaat,levelsurface.
PlaceCookingPotinsideHeatingBase.PlugthePressureCookerinto
awalloutlet.ThePressureCookerwillbeep,andtheDisplayScreenwill
illuminatewithfourdashes(----).
1. PlaceyourfoodandliquidinsidetheremovableCookingPot.
2. PlacetheLidontothePressureCookerandalign with Tolock, 
rotate counterclockwise to the LOCKED position.
3. Usingthengertab,rotatetheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Seal” 
position.
4. Scroll the FUNCTION KNOB to select the desired cooking function
5. Adjustthecookingtimeandpressureifnecessary.
Note:SeetheCookingGuideonpage15tondthepossibletimeand
 pressureadjustments
6. Onceyouhavemadethedesiredadjustments,ifany,tap-touchSTART
formorethan1second.
7. The Pressure Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking
 canbegin.WhenthePressureCookerisgainingpressure,“HEAt”
 willappearontheDisplayScreenandthetimewillnotcountdown.
 TheamountoftimethePressureCookertakestogainpressurevaries
 accordingtohumidityandwatertemperature,butaverage
 pressurizationtimeis13-15minutes.Whenpressurehasbeen
 reached,“HEAt”willdisappearontheDisplayScreen,andthetimewill
begin to count down.
8. Afterthesetcookingtimehaselapsed,thePressureCookerwillbeep
 andwillautomaticallyswitchtotheKEEP WARM setting. The Display
 Screenwillthereforechangefromthecooktimetoanewtimerthat
 willcountupto4:00(4hours)oruntilyoupresstheSTART/STOP
button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARMsetting,thePressureCooker
 willgointostand-bymode,andtheDisplayScreenwillilluminatewith
 fourdashes(----).

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TIP:
1. ThepressurecookingsettingsareintheCookingGuidetableon
page 15.
2. IfthelidisnotshutcorrectlyoriftheSteamReleaseValveisnotin
 the“Seal”position,thePressureCookercannotgainpressureanda
 NOTIFICATIONmessagewillappearintheDisplayScreen.Ensure
 thattheSealingGasketisplacedevenlyinthelid.Seethe  
 NOTIFICATIONCODESchartonpages25.
3. ItiscommonforsomesteamtoreleasethroughtheBobberValveduring
 thecookingcycle.Thisispartofnormaloperationoftheunit.
Note: The Pressure Cooker cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure a
minimumof8ozofliquidisusedinsidetheremovableCookingPot.
CAUTION:Duringcooking,steamwillbuildupinthePressureCooker,so
whenliftingtheLiduseakitchengloveormitttoprotectyourhand.
BOBBER VALVE
WhenBobberValveisinthe“UP”position,DONOTattempttoopenthe
Lid,asthePressureCookerisstillunderpressure.WhentheBobberValve
isinthe“DOWN”position,thepressurehasreleased.
RELEASING PRESSURE AT THE END OF COOKING
A. NaturalPressureReleaseMethod:Aftercookingcycleiscomplete,let
 PressureCookernaturallyreleasepressurethroughtheBobberValve.
 Unitwillgraduallycooldownonitsown.Waitatleast10minutesafter
 cookinghascompleted,andthen,usingalonghandledkitchenutensil,
 ickthetabontheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Release”position.Do
 notplaceanypartofyourhandorbodyoverthesteamoutletontopof
 thevalve,assteamisveryhotandcanscaldskin.Thepressurehas
 beenreleasedwhensteamisnolongerescaping,theBobberValve 
 hasdroppedcompletely,andtheLidopensfreelywithminimalforce.
 NeverforcetheLidopen.
“UP” position
Pressurized
“DOWN” position
Not pressurized

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B. QuickPressureReleaseMethod:Usingalonghandledkitchenutensil,
 ickthetabontheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Release”setting.
 SteamwillreleaserapidlyfromtheSteamReleaseValve.Donotplace
 anypartofyourhandorbodyoverthesteamoutletonthetopofthe
 valve,assteamisveryhotandcanscaldskin.
CAUTION:Neverusethismethodwhencookingfoodshighinliquid
contentsuchascasseroles,beans,stews,stocksandsoups.Neveruse
thismethodwhencookingrice,asricetendstobeverydelicate.The
pressurehasbeenreleasedwhensteamisnolongerescaping,theBobber
Valvehasdroppedcompletely,andtheLidopensfreelywithminimalforce.
Pleasebepatient:thiscantakeupto10-20minutes.NeverforcetheLid
open.
CAUTION:
1. DonotforcetheLidtoopen.IftheBobberValvehasnotdropped
 completelyandtheliddoesnotopeneasilythismeansthatthe 
Pressure Cooker is still under pressure.
2. Duringcooking,steamwillbuildupinthePressureCooker,sowhen 
 liftingtheLiduseakitchengloveormitttoprotectyourhand.
3. ToavoidsuctionwhenremovingorsecuringtheLid,turntheSteam 
 ReleaseValvetothe“Release”(open)position.
Pressure Release Valve
Valve CLOSED (“Seal”)
Valve OPEN (“Release”)Valve REMOVE

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USING THE LID AND STEAM RELEASE VALVE
SLOW COOKING
LOWSetting:Thisissuitableforsimmeringandslowcooking.
RecommendedcookingtimeinLOWisfor10ormorehours.
MEDIUMSetting:Thisisstandardmodeforslowcooking.Recommended
cookingtimeinMEDIUMisfor8ormorehours.
HIGHSetting:Thisisforfastercooking.Recommendedcookingtimesin
HIGHisfor4ormorehours.
KEEP WARMSetting:Whencookingtimeiscompleted,theCooker
automaticallyswitchestotheKEEP WARM setting to prevent overcooking
andtokeepyourcookedfoodwarmuntilserving-perfectforbusy
families,thoseontherunandthosewhoneedexiblemealtimes.This
settingisnothotenoughtocookandshouldonlybeusedtokeephot,
cookedfoodwarmforserving.
Capacity: Whenslowcooking,theideallllevelforyouringredientsis
betweenthe1/2and2/3marks.NeverlltheCookingPotabovetheMAX
line.
FUNCTION PRESSURE COOK LID REQUIRED STEAM RELEASE
VALVE POSITION
Rice Yes Yes Seal
Steam Yes Yes Seal
Beans Yes Yes Seal
Sauté No No Do not use Lid
Grain Yes Yes Seal
Slow Cook No Yes Release
Yogurt No Yes Release
Soup Yes Yes Seal
Oatmeal and Hot
cereals Yes Yes Seal
Stew Yes Yes Seal
Poultry Yes Yes Seal
Beef Yes Yes Seal

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USING THE SLOW COOK FUNCTION
The SLOW COOKfunctiondoesnotusepressureinthecookingprocess,
butsomepressurecanbuildinsidetheunitduringcooking.Whenusing
thisfunction,ensuretheSteamReleaseValveisinthe“Release”position.
Thisfunctionwillcooksimilarlytostandardslowcookers,usinglower
temperaturesandlongercookingtimestoachievetender,avorfulmeals.
PlacethePressureCookeronaat,levelsurface.
PlaceCookingPotinsideHeatingBase.PlugthePressureCookerinto
awalloutlet.ThePressureCookerwillbeep,andtheDisplayScreenwill
illuminatewithfourdashes(----).
1. PlaceyourfoodandliquidinsidetheremovableCookingPot.
2. PlacetheLidontothePressureCookerandalign with .Tolock,
rotate counterclockwise to the LOCKED position.
3. Usingthengertab,rotatetheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Release”
position.
Note: Although this setting will not use pressure in the cooking
 process,somepressurecanbuildinsidetheunitduringcooking.This
 iswhyit’simportanttokeeptheSteamReleaseValveinthe“Release”
position.
4. Scroll the FUNCTION KNOB and select SLOW COOK function and
 adjustthetimeandtemperatureasneeded.
Note:SeetheCookingGuideonpage15tondthepossibletimeand
 temperatureadjustments.
5. Tap-touchSTARTformorethan1second.Thetimewillbegintocount
down.
6. Afterthesetcookingtimehaselapsed,theCookerwillbeepandwill
 automaticallyswitchtotheKEEP WARM setting. The Display Screen
 willthereforechangefromthecooktimetoanewtimerthatwillcount
 upto4:00(4hours)oruntilyoupresstheSTART/STOP button. After 4
hours in the KEEP WARMsetting,theCookerwillturnoff.
Note: As the SLOW COOKfunctiondoesnotcookunderpressure,
youcanremovethelidduringcookingtocheckyourslowcooking
progress.OnlylifttheLidifnecessary.Sinceslowcookinguseslower 
temperaturestocook,theCookerwillnotrecoverlostheatvery  
quickly,whichmayimpactcookingtimes.
TIP:TheSLOWCOOKsettingsareintheCookingGuideonpage15.
CAUTION:Duringslowcooking,steammaybuildupintheCooker,so
whenliftingtheLiduseakitchengloveormitttoprotectyourhand.

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COOKING GUIDE
STEAMING
The STEAMfunctionisperfectforgentlysteamingshandvegetables.
Itispre-programmedtousetheHIGHpressurecookingsetting.When
steaming,usetheSteamingRack.
Capacity:WhenthePressureCookerisusedwiththeSTEAMfunction,
themaximumcapacityofliquidshouldbejustundertherackwires,sothat
the liquid is not touching the food.
Note:Theunitcannotpressurecookwithoutliquid.Ensureaminimumof
8ozofliquidisusedinsidetheremovableCookingPot.
Function Pressure
cooking
Temperature
select
Cook time Delay
timer
Rice Yes N/A 12 minutes, can not adjust. Yes
Steam Yes N/A Default: 10 minutes
Can adjust from 3 minutes to 1 hour
Yes
Beans Yes N/A Default: 20 minutes
Can adjust from 5 minutes to 2 hour
Yes
Sauté N/A Yes Default: 30 minutes
Can adjust from 5 to 30 minutes
N/A
Grain Yes N/A Default: 30 minutes
Can adjust from 15 minutes to 2 hours
Yes
Slow Cook N/A Yes For High mode: Default: 4 hours
Can adjust from 4 to 12 hours
For Medium mode: Default: 8 hours
Can adjust from 8 to 16 hours
For Low mode: Default: 10 hours
Can adjust from 10 to 24 hours
Yes
Yogurt N/A N/A Default: 8 hours
Can adjust from 6 to 12 hours
N/A
Soup Yes N/A Default: 30 minutes
Can adjust from 5 minutes to 2 hours
Yes
Oatmeal Yes N/A Default: 20 minutes
Can adjust from 10 minutes to 2 hours
Yes
Stew Yes N/A Default: 35 minutes
Can adjust from 15 minutes to 2 hours
Yes
Poultry Yes N/A Default: 15 minutes
Can adjust from 15 minutes to 2 hours
Yes
Beef Yes N/A Default: 30 minutes
Can adjust from 10 minutes to 2 hours
Yes

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USING THE STEAM FUNCTION
PlacethePressureCookeronaat,levelsurface.
PlaceCookingPotinsideHeatingBase.PlugthePressureCookerinto
awalloutlet.ThePressureCookerwillbeep,andtheDisplayScreenwill
illuminatewithfourdashes(----).
1. Add8ozofwatertothebottomoftheremovableCookingPotandinsert
 thecookingrack.Ensurewaterisjustunderthewiresoftherackso 
that food is not touching water.
2. Place your food on the cooking rack.
3. PlacetheLidonandlockbyrotatingcounterclockwisetothe
LOCKED position.
4. Usingthengertab,icktheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Seal” 
position.
5. Scroll the FUNCTION KNOB and select STEAMfunctionandadjustthe
 timeandpressureasneeded.
Note: SeetheCookingGuideonpage15tondthepossibletimeand
 pressureadjustments.
6. Onceyouhavemadethedesiredadjustments,ifany,tap-touchSTART
 formorethan1second.
7. The Pressure Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking
 canbegin.WhenthePressureCookerisgainingpressure,“HEAt”will
 appearontheDisplayScreenandthetimewillnotcountdown.When
 pressurehasbeenreached,“HEAt”willdisappearontheDisplay 
 Screen,andthetimewillbegintocountdown.
8. Afterthesetcookingtimehaselapsed,thePressureCookerwillbeep
 andwillautomaticallyswitchtotheKEEP WARM setting. The Display
 Screenwillthereforechangefromthecooktimetoanewtimerthatwill
 countupto4:00(4hours)oruntilyoupresstheSTART/STOP button.
After 4 hours in the KEEP WARMsetting,thePressureCookerwillturn
off.
TIP:SeetheSteamingChartonpage17.
CAUTION:Duringcooking,steamwillbuildupinthePressureCooker,so
whenliftingtheLiduseakitchengloveormitttoprotectyourhand.

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STEAMING CHART
USING THE SAUTÉ FUNCTION
Thissettingdoesnotcookunderpressure.Itworkssimilarlytostandard
cooking,requiringdryheat,andthereforedoesnotneedtheLid.Placethe
PressureCookeronaat,levelsurface.
Do not use the Lid with this function.
PlaceCookingPotinsideHeatingBase.PlugthePressureCookerinto
awalloutlet.ThePressureCookerwillbeep,andtheDisplayScreenwill
illuminatewithfourdashes(----).
1. Scroll the FUNCTION KNOB and select SAUTÉfunctionandadjustthe
 timeandtemperatureifnecessary,usingthe+and-buttons.
2. Tap-touchSTARTformorethan1second.
3. WhenthePressureCookerispre-heating,“HEAT”willappearonthe
 DisplayScreen.Whenthetemperaturehasbeenreached,thetimerwill
 startcountingdown.Usingplastictongs,carefullyaddyourfoodtothe
hot pot.
Food
Amount Amount
of water Pre-prep Cooking Time
Vegetables
Asparagus 1 lb 1 cup Whole/trimmed 4 - 5 minutes
Broccoli 1 bunch 1 cup 2-inch florets 2 - 3 minutes
Baby carrots or 1
inch pieces
1 lb 1 cup
Peeled and trimmed 2 - 3 minutes
Cauliflower 1 medium head 1 cup 2-inch pieces 2 - 3 minutes
Corn on the cob 4 1 cup 6-inches 3 - 5 minutes
Green beans 1 lb 1 cup Whole/trimmed 2 - 3 minutes
Snow peas 1 lb 1 cup Whole/trimmed 1 - 3 minutes
White or Yukon
Gold potatoes
12 ounces 1 cup Quartered 7 - 9 minutes
Sweet Potatoes 12 ounces 1 cup Cut in 1 -inch
pieces 7 - 9 minutes
Yellow squash or
zucchini 1 lb 1 cup
Thickly sliced 6 - 8 minutes
Poultry
Eggs 8 1 cup Whole in shell 6 - 9 minutes
Fish
Lobster tails Large 1 cup In shell 3 - 4 minutes
Large Shrimp 1 lb 1 cup
Peeled and
deveined 1 - 3 minutes
Salmon 1 lb 1 cup
Cut in serving
size
pieces
3 - 5 minutes

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SAUTÉcanbeusedforeachofthefollowing:
A. Brown(sear)meatsforcasserolesandsoups.Browningmeatpriorto
 pressurecookingandslowcookingnotonlygivesyourfoodgreatcolor,
 butitalsosealsinthejuicesandavorsandkeepsthemeattender.
B. Sautéonionsormirepoix(mixtureofchoppedonion,carrot,andcelery),
 amongmanyotherfoods,oftenusedinpressurecookerandslow 
 cookerrecipes.Sautéingonionsallowscaramelizationwhichcontributes
 toavorandcolorintheenddish.
Capacity:WhenthePressureCookerisusedtobrownorsautéitmaybe
best to cook in batches to ensure the food is evenly cooked.
RICE COOKING
Whencookingrice,usetheRICE or Grain function. This is suitable for all
typesofrice,includingwhiteand/orbrownrice.
The RICE and Multi Grain function cooks under pressure for faster cooking.
Capacity:Sincericeandgrainsexpandduringcooking,donotllCooking
Potabovethe1/2markwhenusingtheRICEandMultiGrainfunction.
USING THE RICE/ GRAIN FUNCTION
PlacethePressureCookeronaat,levelsurface.
PlaceCookingPotinsideHeatingBase.PlugthePressureCookerinto
awalloutlet.ThePressureCookerwillbeep,andtheDisplayScreenwill
illuminatewithfourdashes(----).
1. Measurethedesiredquantityofrice.
Note: 1 cup uncooked dry white rice = 2 cups of cooked white rice
 (approximately).1cupuncookeddrybrownrice=2cupscookedbrown
 rice(approximately).
2. Placethemeasuredriceinastrainerandwashricethoroughlyunder
 coldwater.Washuntilthewaterrunsclear.Thisremovesexcessstarch
 whichhelpstoachieveuferrice,andpreventsricegrainsstickingto
 eachotherandtheCookingPot.Rinsingthericereducesthebuild-upof
 starchywaterandbubblesthatsometimesformaroundtheValveCover
 andLid,whichcancausespittingfromtheSteamReleaseValve.
3. Ensure the Cooking Pot is clean and dry before placing it inside the
 HeatingBase.
4. Place the washed rice in the Cooking Pot. Add the quantity of water
 neededforyourrecipe(Standardratio--1cupofuncookedrice:1.5 
 cupsofwater).Ensurethataminimumof8ozofliquidisplacedinside
 theremovableCookingPot.

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5. PlacetheLidonandlockbyrotatingcounterclockwisetothe
LOCKED position.
6. Usingthengertab,icktheSteamReleaseValvetothe“Seal”position.
7. Scroll the FUNCTION KNOB and select RICE or GRAIN function and
 adjustthetimeandpressureasneeded.
Note:SeetheCookingGuideonpage15tondthepossibletimeand
 pressureadjustments.
8. Onceyouhavemadethedesiredadjustments,ifany,tap-touchSTART
 formorethan1second.
9. The Pressure Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure cooking
 canbegin.WhenthePressureCookerisgainingpressure,“HEAt”will
 appearontheDisplayScreenandthetimewillnotcountdown.When
 pressurehasbeenreached,“HEAt”willdisappearontheDisplay 
 Screen,andthetimewillbegintocountdown.
10.Afterthesetcookingtimehaselapsed,thePressureCookerwillbeep
 andwillautomaticallyswitchtotheKEEP WARM setting. The Display
 Screenwillthereforechangefromthecooktimetoanewtimerthatwill
 countupto4:00(4hours)oruntilyoupresstheSTART/STOP button.
After 4 hours in the KEEP WARMsetting,thePressureCookerwillturn
off.
TIPS:
1. Donotkeepriceinthepotforextendedperiodsoftimeonthe
KEEP WARMsetting,asthericewillbecomedryandthequalitywill
deteriorate. Use the supplied plastic spoon to stir and serve the rice.
 Neverusemetalutensils,asthesewillscratchthenon-stickcoating.
2. Asricegrainscanbedelicate,attheendofcookingwaituntilthe
 pressurereleasesnaturally.DonotusetheQuickPressureRelease
 Method(seepage11-12forinstructionsontheNaturalPressure 
 ReleaseMethod).
3. Standardratioforcookingrice--1cupofuncookedrice:1.5cupsof
water
CAUTION:Duringcooking,steamwillbuildupinthePressureCooker,so
whenliftingtheLiduseakitchengloveormitttoprotectyourhand.