Black & Decker PR100 Use And Care Manual page 30

and, using a kitchen utensil, push the
pressure release valve to the right or the
left to allow steam to escape .
Release Positions
Once all steam is released, the pressure
cooker is safe to open .
9 . When time has ended, the
pressure cooker will beep and will
automatically switch to Keep Warm .
A solid red light will illuminate above
the KEEP WARM button
timer will flash and begin to count
up . At this time you can choose either
Natural Pressure Release or Quick
Pressure Release:
Natural Pressure Release: after the
cook time is complete, the pressure will
begin to drop . During this time food will
continue to cook, which is recommended
for some cuts of meats and beans . See
preset cooking function section for tips on
recommended cooking methods . At any
time during the natural release process,
you can switch methods to the Quick
release option .
Note: The amount of time for the pressure
to drop depends on the amount of food/
liquid inside the cooking bowl .
Quick Pressure Release: after cook
time is complete, use tongs or a kitchen
utensil to move the pressure release
valve to the right or left, to release the
pressure . Steam will instantly release from
the valve . Keep face and hands away as
steam is released . Quick pressure release
immediately stops the cooking process . If
additional cooking is needed, choose the
necessary function to bring cooker back
up to pressure .
Note: The steam is fully released when the
red float valve is in the lower position, only
then will the lid be safe to open .
and the
30
Not
Pressurized Pressurized