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4   Use the up and down TIME arrows to set 
the cook time 1-minute increments up to 
1 hour, and in 5-minute increments from  
1 hour to 4 hours.
5   Press the START/STOP button. The 
display will show rotating lights during 
this time. When the unit reaches the 
proper temperature, the time you set 
will begin counting down. 
6   When cook time is complete, the unit 
will beep, automatically switch to Keep 
Warm mode, and start counting up  
from 00:00.
7   Let the unit naturally release pressure or, 
if the recipe instructs, turn the pressure 
release valve to the VENT position, quickly 
releasing steam through the valve.
USING YOUR FOODI™ COMPACT 
TENDERCRISP™ PRESSURE COOKER – CONT.
INSTALLING & REMOVING 
THE PRESSURE LID
Place the pressure lid on top of the unit with 
the   on the lid and the   on the base lined 
up evenly. Turn the lid clockwise until it  
locks in place. 
To unlock the pressure lid, turn it 
counterclockwise. Lift it up and away 
from you, as some steam will remain in the 
unit and escape when the lid is opened.
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS 
WITH THE PRESSURE LID
To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into 
a wall outlet, then press the Power button.
Pressure Cook
1   Place ingredients and at least 
1
/2 cup of 
liquid in the pot, including an accessory 
if your recipe calls for it. Do not exceed 
the line marked PRESSURE MAX when 
pressure cooking. 
NOTE: The pressure lid will not 
unlock until the unit is completely 
depressurized.
2   Follow the steps to the left to install the 
pressure lid. Turn the pressure release 
valve to the SEAL position.
3    Press the PRESSURE button. The default 
pressure level will display. Use the up and 
down TEMP arrows to select either HIGH 
or LOW.
NOTE: When cooking rice, beans, or 
other ingredients that expand, do not 
fill the pot more than halfway. 
NOTE: After cooking is complete, you 
may press the KEEP WARM button to 
turn the Keep Warm mode o.
NOTE: If running for 20 minutes or less, 
the clock will count down by minutes 
and seconds. If running for more than 
20 minutes, the clock will count down 
by minutes only.










