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Pressure cooking tips
Pressure cooking
Smart Program Setting What it's for Tips
Multigrain*
Less
Brown rice, wild rice,
black beans, chickpeas,
etc.
Select Less or Normal based on type
of grain and desired texture.
More begins with 45 minutes of warm
water soaking time prior to 60 minutes
of pressure cooking.
Normal
Brown rice, wild rice,
mung beans, etc.
More
Tough grains or
a mixture of grains
and beans.
Porridge
Less
Oatmeal—steel cut
or rolled.
Adjust time as directed in recipe.
Always use NR to release pressure when
cooking foods that expand.
Normal
White rice,
porridge or congee.
More
Rice, porridge or
congee with a mixture
of various grains.
Steam
Less Vegetables.
Use steam rack provided to elevate
food from cooking liquid.
Use QR to release pressure to prevent
food from overcooking.
Normal Fish and Seafood.
More Meat.
Pressure Cook NA Manual programming.
Press Pressure Level to toggle between
High and Low pressure.
Use − / + buttons to adjust cook time
Adjust according to recipe or desired
results.
* Not available on 3 Quart model. Use Pressure Cook instead.