Safely Releasing Pressure - Cosori CP018-PC Manual

SAFELY RELEASING PRESSURE

When pressure cooking is finished, the pressure needs to be released (which will also release
steam). You can wait for pressure to release naturally, or use quick release. The lid will stay
locked until steam is finished releasing.
Never force lid open. Wait until all pressure is released. Lid should open easily after all
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pressure is released.
• Do not place unprotected skin over the pressure release valve or steam vent when
cooking or releasing steam.
Note: The hidden float valve rises inside the steam vent as the cooker builds pressure. The lid will not open
when the hidden valve is up.
Quick Release
• Use a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt
when turning the valve. Keep exposed
skin away from the vent on top of the
valve. Turn the valve to
released will be hot.
• Use quick release for:
a. Foods that may overcook easily
(such as non-root vegetables,
seafood, tender meats, and cake).
b. Speeding up the release process for
most foods, if desired.
CAUTION!
Never use quick release for thick,
liquid, "goopy" foods (such as porridge,
cornmeal, oatmeal, thick soups, or
jam), unless directed by a Cosori
recipe. Hot food may splatter from the
valve. Always use natural release for
these foods.
CAUTION!
. Steam
Natural Release
• Let the cooker rest after cooking is
finished. Pressure will slowly release
on its own. You will see and hear small
amounts of steam coming out from the
pressure release valve.
• Natural release will take 10-45 minutes,
depending on the pressure level and
amount of food.
• To speed up natural release, press
Stop/Cancel
while the pressure cooker
is in Keep Warm mode.
• Before opening, carefully turn the
pressure release valve to
any remaining pressure. Steam released
will be hot.
• Use natural release for:
a. Foods that are unlikely to overcook
(such as tough cuts of meat).
b. Foods that have better texture when
cooked longer (such as rice, grains,
and certain beans).
to release
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