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If desired, press the "Delay/Start" button to set a delayed start time. The cook program or delay time countdown will begin after 6
seconds of not pushing any buttons. The Keep Warm program will start when the cooking cycle is completed to keep cooked food
warm unless canceled.
When using the Meat/Stew program, set the cooking time based on the desired texture of the meat. "Less" will cook meats to a
soft texture, "Normal" a softer texture, and "More" will very soft texture, or the time can be manually set as desired.
When cooking meat and poultry, it is important not to add a lot of liquid to the unit unless you are braising. Too much liquid can
affect the flavor, texture and nutrients. Use about 1 cup if cooking for 45 minutes or less, and about 1-1/2 cups if the cook time
will be longer. Using Sauté/Sear to sear the outside of the meat before cooking can improve the finished food, and allow cooked
meat at least 5 minutes to rest after cooking to reabsorb juices released while cooking. Always check that meat and poultry are
fully cooked with a meat thermometer.
BEAN/CHILI
Lid must be on and locked with the Steam Release set to "Sealing". Press "Bean/Chili" once and the indicators will light up for the
Program button, High Pressure, Normal time and Keep Warm. Press the program button to cycle through Less (20m), Normal
(30m), or More (45m) cooking time. Pressure Level button can be pushed to cycle between High and Low pressure. Pushing the
"+" or "-" buttons will increase or decrease the cooking time in 1 minute increments.
If desired, press the "Delay/Start" button to set a delayed start time. The cook program or delay time countdown will begin after 6
seconds of not pushing any buttons. The Keep Warm program will start when the cooking cycle is completed to keep cooked food
warm unless canceled.
Choose your cooking time based on the desired firmness and type of the bean, with "Less" time for most soaked beans, "Normal"
for most ground meat chilis, and "More" for really soft beans - refried, baked beans, etc. Always allow a natural pressure release
when cooking beans. It is important to never fill the Inner Pot more than halfway when cooking beans or any food that expands in
size to prevent overflowing.
Before cooking, make sure you pick over the beans, rinse and drain them. Dry beans can be soaked overnight to speed up the
cooking process. Adding about 1 tablespoon of oil can prevent them from foaming up and clogging the pressure valve. Use the
natural release to vent pressure when cooking is completed. If the beans aren't cooked when the cooking program is finished, you
can either turn the Sear function on without the lid and finish cooking them or cook them under pressure for another 3 ~ 5 minutes.
RICE
Lid must be on and locked with the Steam Release set to "Sealing". Press "Rice" once and the indicators will light up for the
Program button, Low Pressure, Normal time and Keep Warm. Press the program button to cycle through Less (13m), Normal
(20m), or More (40m) cooking time. Pressure Level button can be pushed to cycle between High and Low pressure. The time
settings cannot be changed for the Rice Program. If desired, press the "Delay/Start" button to set a delayed start time, though it
is not recommended to leave the rice in water for extended periods.
The cook program or delay time countdown will begin after 6 seconds of not pushing any buttons. The Keep Warm program will
start when the cooking cycle is completed to keep cooked food warm unless canceled.
Use "Less" cooking time for white rice. The set time includes 3 minutes of pressurized cooking and a 10 minute natural release.
Use "Normal" for brown rice. The time includes 15 minutes of pressurized cooking and a 5 minute natural release. Use "More"
for wild rice, which is 30 minutes of pressurized cooking and 10 minutes for a natural release.
It is important to never fill the Inner Pot more than halfway when cooking rice or any food that expands in size to prevent
overflowing. Always use the natural release option for the Rice program so foam doesn't get into the release valve. To prevent
the froth that foods like this can create, add a little cooking oil, butter, or fat (1-2 tablespoons) to help keep the starch down so it
doesn't foam. Some rice and grains require you to rinse them before cooking so make sure to look at the directions before cooking.
MULTIGRAIN
Lid must be on and locked with the Steam Release set to "Sealing". Press "Multigrain" once and the indicators will light up for the
Program button, High Pressure, Normal time and Keep Warm. Press the program button to cycle through Less (20m), Normal
(40m), or More (1H) cooking time. Pressure Level button can be pushed to cycle between High and Low pressure. Pushing the
"+" or "-" buttons will increase or decrease the cooking time in 1 minute increments.
If desired, press the "Delay/Start" button to set a delayed start time. The cook program or delay time countdown will begin after 6
seconds of not pushing any buttons. The Keep Warm program will start when the cooking cycle is completed to keep cooked food
warm unless canceled.
Use "Less" cooking time for brown and wild rice, beans, chickpeas and similar items, "Normal" for softer brown or wild rice and
tougher beans, and "More" for hard, tough grains or combinations of beans and grains. The "More" setting includes a 45 minutes
absorption time with the grains soaking in warm water followed by 1 hour of pressure cooking.
It is important to never fill the Inner Pot more than halfway when cooking grains or any food that expands in size to prevent
overflowing and always use the natural release option for the Multigrain program so foam doesn't get into the valve. To prevent
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