12.
Remove the lid.
13.
Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Allow to cool down completely
before cleaning (see Cleaning Instructions).
ROOT / VEGETABLE
You may use the ROOT / VEGETABLE function to brown vegetables prior to cooking.
Refer to SAUTÉ section. For ideal results, cook vegetables with the same cook time
together and ensure that they are similar in size. Add all ingredients and liquid inside
the cooking pot. Ensure there is enough liquid (water or broth). Refer to Fig. 6.
Close the lid until you hear a ''click'', plug the appliance.
Select ROOT / VEGETABLE function. Appliance will beep, light indicator near the
1.
selected button will blink (standby mode). The default time for this function is 8
minutes.
While blinking, the setting LOW will appear. The setting LOW is recommended
2.
for the eggplant, rutabagas. For an alternative setting, press a second
time, the setting will change to MED. This setting is recommended for
hearty green, squash, acorn or butternut squash and time will change to
12 minutes. For hard vegetables, press the ROOT / VEGETABLE function
a third for HIGH setting. Default cook time will change to 18 minutes.
NOTE: In any setting, the time can be adjusted by pressing the ''+'' and ''-''.
NOTE: These presets are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.
Press START button to accept the setting. As temperature increases and pressure
3.
builds, the animated rolling bars will appear, and the HEATING light will appear.
When the temperature is reached, the PRESSURIZING light will illuminate,
4.
pressure will build inside.
The countdown time begins when the COOKING light will illuminate.
5.
During the countdown the COOKING light and then the DEPRESSURIZING light
6.
will illuminate to show the next stage of the cooking process.
7.
When the cook time counts down to 00:00, the appliance will beep 5 times.
The appliance will stay in WARM function, light indicator will appear at the WARM
8.
function. The WARM function may stay on for up to 24 hours.
To avoid over-cooking the food, press the CANCEL button. The light will disappear,
9.
the cooking time display will show 00:00.
10.
Release the pressure by turning the PRESSURE RELEASE valve (see FIG.3).
Allow all steam to escape before opening the lid.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when opening the lid and releasing steam
manually as hot steam will escape and may cause scalding. Use protective oven
mitts or gloves to avoid burns or serious personal injury. Always use utensils to
handle hot food.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to open the lid before cooking time is over and
pressure is completely released from the appliance. This may cause serious
injuries.
11.
Turn the lid clockwise to UNLOCK.
12.
Remove the lid.
13.
Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Allow to cool down completely
before cleaning (see Cleaning Instructions).
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