Use and Care Manual

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Table of contents Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................... 2
Special cord set instructions ...................................................................................7
Product specications .............................................................................................7
Find your model name and serial number ..........................................................7
Product, parts and accessories ................................................................................ 10
Get started .................................................................................................................. 12
Initial set up (It won't bite!) ...................................................................................12
Initial test run (water test) ......................................................................................13
Pressure cooking 101 ................................................................................................ 14
Behind the magic curtain ......................................................................................14
Releasing pressure .................................................................................................... 15
Venting methods....................................................................................................15
Control panel ............................................................................................................. 18
Settings ....................................................................................................................... 19
Status messages ........................................................................................................ 21
Pressure control features (Your little bag of tricks!) .............................................. 22
Pressure cooking lid ..............................................................................................22
Quick release button .............................................................................................23
Steam release valve ...............................................................................................23
Sealing ring .............................................................................................................24
Anti-block shield ....................................................................................................24
Float valve ...............................................................................................................25
Pressure cooking ....................................................................................................... 26
Jump start magic! ..................................................................................................27
Smart program breakdown ..................................................................................28
Pressure cooking tips ............................................................................................31
Pressure cooking grains ........................................................................................33
Other cooking styles ................................................................................................. 34
Slow Cook ...............................................................................................................35
Sauté ........................................................................................................................36
Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) ..................................37
Yogurt ......................................................................................................................37
Using yogurt cups ..................................................................................................39
Sous vide .................................................................................................................39
Reverse searing ......................................................................................................41
Ingredients and seasonings .................................................................................41
Care, cleaning and storage ...................................................................................... 42
Removing and installing parts ..............................................................................43
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 46
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 49
Contact ........................................................................................................................ 51