Use and Care Manual
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B. Quick Pressure Release Method: Using a kitchen utensil,
push the tab on the Steam Release Valve to the “Release”
position (see Figure 5). Steam will release rapidly from the
Steam Release Valve. Do not place any part of your hand or
body on or over the Steam Release 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 from the valve, the Bobber Valve
has dropped and the Pressure Lid opens freely with minimal force.
This can take up to 10-20 minutes. Never force the Pressure Lid open.
CAUTION:
1. Do not force the Pressure Lid to open. If the Bobber Valve has
dropped completely and the Pressure Lid does not open easily,
this means that the Cooker is still under pressure.
2. During cooking, steam will build up in the Cooker, so when
lifting the Pressure Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect
your hand.
3. To avoid suction when removing or securing the Pressure Lid,
turn the Steam Release Valve to the “Release” position.
RELEASING PRESSURE AT THE END OF COOKING (CONT.)
Figure 5
Steam Release Valve
“Seal”
Valve CLOSED
Steam Release Valve “Release”
Valve OPEN
USING THE LIDS AND STEAM RELEASE VALVE
USING THE GLASS Lid
The optional Glass Lid accessory can be used instead of the
standard Crock-Pot
®
Express Pressure Lid on the cooking functions
to read “functions:” SLOW COOK, BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ,
SIMMER, YOGURT, and KEEP WARM.
FUNCTION
PRESSURE
COOK
PRESSURE LID
REQUIRED
STEAM RELEASE
VALVE POSITION
MANUAL PRESSURE Yes Yes Seal
MEAT/STEW Yes Yes Seal
BEANS/CHILI Yes Yes Seal
RICE/GRAINS Yes Yes Seal
POULTRY Yes Yes Seal
DESSERT Yes Yes Seal
SOUP/BROTH Yes Yes Seal
STEAM Yes Yes Seal
YOGURT No Yes (in some steps) Release
SLOW COOK No Yes Release
BROWN/SEAR No No Lid Do Not Use Lid
SAUTÉ No No Lid Do Not Use Lid
SIMMER No No Lid Do Not Use Lid
AIR FRY/CRISP No No -Crisping Lid ONLY N/A