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USER MANUAL 34508 HAMILTON BEACH

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. To disconnect, press keep warm/cancel button, then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in base. Cook only in removable pot.
16. Cooking pot and heating element may remain hot until unit is turned off. Allow to cool before touching.
17. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
18. Intended for countertop use only.
19. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See "Using Pressure Cook Modes."
20. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
21. When in pressure cook mode, do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. The result of excess pressure is steam being released from the excessive pressure valve. See "Pressure Cooking Modes Chart."

22. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in pressure cook mode.

23. Do not open the pressure cooker until all internal pressure has been released. If the lid is difficult to turn, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See "Using Pressure Cook Modes."

24. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

25. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
26. Do not lift or carry the pressure cooker using lid handle; use both handles provided on base.
27. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

⚠ WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

To order parts, visit:

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Before first use: Wash Cooking Pot, Lid, Roasting Rack,

Rice Measuring Cup, Rice Paddle, and Removable

Condensation Collector in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1 Lid Handle*
2 Handles
3 Base
4 Control Panel/Display
5 Cooking Pot
6 Lid
7 Steam Release Valve
8 Roasting Rack
9 Rice Paddle
10 Rice Measuring Cup
11	Removable Condensation Collector
12 Lid Tab

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NOTE: To rest Lid, using oven mitt to hold Lid, insert Lid Tab into opening of base handle.

*Do not carry Pressure Cooker by Lid Handle, which is only to be used for easy opening and locking Lid.

Parts and Features (cont.)

13	Steam Release Valve Open(∧ and Closed ( ) wings
14	Pressure Safety Indicator/Float Valve
15	Excessive Pressure Valve
16	Removable Steam Release Valve Cover and Stem Cap(stem not shown)
17	Removable Gasket
18	Slow Cook Heat Setting Indicators (also indicates low or high pressure cooking)
19	Programmed Cook Modes
20	Delay Start Button
21	Pressure Select Setting
22	Slow Cook Mode
23	Keep Warm/Cancel Button

Top of Lid 7 13 14 15 Inside of Lid

Control Panel/Display 18 Hamilton Beach* meat poultry sauté/brown soup/stew egg cheesecake delay start pressure select slow cook keep warm cancel time steam/ vegetable rice/ risotto whole grains casserole beans yogurt 20 21 22 23 19 18

Keep Warm/Cancel Button 14 15 16 17

Meet Your Pressure Cooker

⚠ WARNING Burn Hazard. Steam is hot. Avoid contact with steam. Use care when releasing steam.

Cooking with pressure differs greatly from normal cooking methods. A pressure cooker is essentially a cooking pot with a sealed, lockable lid and a valve to control pressure. Once the pot is sealed, steam is captured and pressure builds up, raising cooking temperature and dramatically reducing cooking time. The pressure also forces liquid into food so it stays juicy and tender while deep, rich flavors develop quickly, and the high temperature allows food to brown and caramelize, despite the moist environment.

Pressure Levels

When choosing pressure levels, remember that pressure is measured in psi (pounds per square inch).

High Pressure - 10 to 13 psi. High pressure is recommended for almost all foods. The higher the pressure, the faster food cooks.

Low Pressure - 6 to 9 psi. Used for delicate foods. Lower pressure cooks food slower when compared to high pressure.

Releasing Steam

When the cooking cycle is complete, steam must be released before the Lid can be opened. The Lid should open without force. There are two ways to release steam:

Natural release – After cooking time ends, Cooker will switch to keep warm mode. Allow Cooker to cool down naturally until Pressure Safety Indicator/Float Valve drops down and Lid unlocks. This may take 10 to 30 minutes or more depending on amount of food. During natural release, food is still warm and may continue to cook for the amount of time it takes to release steam.

Quick release – When cooking cycle is complete, using an oven mitt, carefully turn Steam Release Valve to to release steam until Pressure Safe Indicator/Float Valve goes down. Be sure to keep your oven mitt on with your face and arms away from steam when releasing pressure.

Before first use

1. Follow assembly instructions (see "How to Assemble"), but pour in 3 cups (711 ml) of water instead of food.
2. Place Lid on Cooker by matching arrow icon on Lid with unlock icon on Base. Rotate Lid clockwise to lock. Arrow icon and lock icon should align.
3. Plug into outlet.
4. Select high pressure setting by pressing pressure select button.

5. Adjust time to 2 minutes by pressing + or - buttons; Cooker will automatically start within 10 seconds.

6. Display will show "On" until pressure is reached, and then lid locks and cooking time will start to count down. When cooking cycle is complete, Cooker will beep 3 times and switch to keep warm/cancel mode.

7. Either allow pressure to naturally release, or open Steam Release Valve to quickly release.
8. When all pressure is released, Lid will automatically unlock. Rotate Lid counterclockwise to unlock. Remove Lid carefully, allowing excess moisture on Lid to drain back into Cooking Pot.
9. Press keep warm/cancel to stop Cooker. Unplug.

How to Assemble

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1. Ensure Gasket is properly inserted into Lid. Align Gasket behind metal ring and push Gasket firmly into place.

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1. On underside of Lid, screw Stem Cap onto Steam Release Valve Stem. Push down Steam Release Valve Cover over Stem Cap. Ensure that Steam Release Valve and Float Valve are clean and free of debris.

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1. Install Condensation Collector at back of Cooker by aligning top of Collector with guides on Cooker and snap into place.

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1. Place Cooking Pot into Base, and add food to the Cooking Pot.

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1. On top of Lid, place Steam Release Valve on Valve Stem. Leave in open position (

Close — Open Hamiltonian Control

1. Place Lid on Cooker by matching arrow icon on Lid with unlock icon on Base. Rotate Lid clockwise to lock. Arrow icon and lock icon should align.

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1. Turn Steam Release Valve to closed position (5)
   NOTE: Do not carry Pressure Cooker by Lid Handle. This Handle is designed for easy opening and locking Lid.

Using Pressure Cook Modes

⚠ WARNING Burn Hazard. Steam is hot. Avoid contact with steam. Use care when releasing steam.

The Cooker has 12 modes that use pressure and 4 modes that do not use pressure. Refer to the two Cooking Modes Charts (Pressure and Non-Pressure) for descriptions, recommendations, default cook times, and pressure levels (if applicable) for each mode.

1. Once Cooker is assembled (see "How to Assemble"), add food to Cooking Pot.

2. In order to create steam to build pressure, pressure cooking requires liquid in the Cooking Pot. Use a minimum of 1 cup (237 ml) water or other liquid.

3. Do not fill Cooking Pot more than 2/3 full. For foods that expand, such as rice or beans, fill no more than 1/2 full.

4. See Mode in the Pressure Cooking Modes Chart. Press a mode to select. Once selected, default pressure level and default cooking time will be displayed.

5. Adjust pressure level and cook time:

- Pressure level can be changed for any pressure cook mode. Press pressure select button repeatedly to toggle between high and low pressure.

- Adjust cooking time by using the + and - buttons.

- Steam Release Valve should be in closed (position (Figure 1).

Figure 1

1. For manual mode, press pressure select button. Press again to change from low to high. Default cooking time of 35 minutes will be displayed. Adjust cooking time by using the + and - buttons.
2. Cooker will start cooking within 10 seconds. Display will show "ON" until pressure is reached, then cooking time will begin to count down. When cooking cycle is complete, Cooker will beep 3 times and automatically switch to keep warm/cancel mode.
3. Release steam by natural or quick release method. See "Releasing Steam" instructions in "Meet Your Pressure Cooker."

4. Press keep warm/cancel at any time to stop cooking. Display shows "OFF." Always release steam before opening Lid.

5. Unplug.

NOTES:

• When all pressure is released, Lid will automatically unlock. Rotate Lid counterclockwise to unlock. Remove Lid carefully, allowing excess moisture in Lid to drain back into Cooking Pot.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (Steam Release Valve). These foods should not be cooked in pressure cook mode.

Pressure Cooking Tips

• Cooking times for pressure cooker recipes can be up to 70% faster than traditional methods. To adapt recipes, start by reducing time by half.
• The amount of liquid needed is much less than traditional cooking methods. To adapt favorite recipes to a pressure cooker, reduce liquid by about half.
• Liquid is required to create steam and build pressure in the Cooker. Always add a minimum of 1 cup (237 ml) water or other liquid.
• Fill Cooking Pot no more than 2/3 full. For foods that expand, such as rice or beans, fill no more than 1/2 full.

• Remember that the countdown for cooking time will not start until pressure has built in the Cooker and Lid is locked. Average time is 10 to 15 minutes, but can be much longer.

• When cooking rice, use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water. Rinse rice before cooking.

• Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil to rice or beans to reduce foaming and splattering.
• Beans do not require soaking, but soaking beans for at least 3 hours will yield softer, more consistent results.
• Steam foods by adding at least 1 cup (237 ml) water to bottom of Cooking Pot. Place food on Roasting Rack in Cooking Pot. Press steam/vegetable mode button and follow desired recipe. Frozen vegetables can be steamed from frozen state: add 1 to 2 minutes to the time indicated on package directions.
• For recipe ideas, go to hamiltonbeach.com/recipes.
• For answers to questions about your Pressure Cooker, go to hamiltonbeach.com/frequently-asked-questions.

Pressure Cooking Modes Chart

	DEFAULT SETTINGS		Pressure
	Pressure Level	Cook Time	Cook Time Range Description	Valve Position	Recommendations
pressure select: Use manual mode to customize low 35 min 1 high 35 min 1	4 hours		me. Great for closed ( )	Closing ( )	using with combination food recipes.
meat high 25 min 5 min	-4 hours			Closed ( )	Make tender, juicy meats and stews. Add longer cooking times for “fall off the bone” tenderness.
poultry high 25 min 5 min	-4 hours			Closed ( )	Whether roasting a whole chicken or quickly cooking chicken pieces, this mode cooks it perfectly.
soup/stew high 30 min 1 min	-4 hours			Closed ( )	Make soup, stews, and broths with delicious depth of flavor.
egg high 5 min	1 min - 30 min			Closed ( )	Cook eggs in the shell to your desired doneness. Eggs are steamed, so they peel easily.
cheesecake	low	1 hour 5 min	1 min - 2 hours	Closed ( )	Whether making cheesecake or individual cheesecakes, this mode is perfect for making them delicious and creamy.
steam/vegetable	low 10 min	0 min	-4 hours	Closed ( )	Steam vegetables or seafood, or reheat food on the Roasting Rack. Use quick release to prevent overcooking. Place at least 1 cup (237 ml) water in Cooking Pot, filling to just under the Roasting Rack. Add food to rack, making sure that water does not touch food.
rice/risotto low 4 min	1 min	-30 min		Closed ( )	Suitable for cooking all types of rice. Best to use natural release. Fill Cooking Pot no more than 1/2 full to allow for rice expansion.
whole grains	high 40 min	1 min	-4 hours	Closed ( )	Farro, quinoa, wild rice — any grain is suitable for this mode. Fill Cooking Pot no more than 1/2 full to allow for grain expansion.
casserole	high	5 min	1 min - 30 min	Closed ( )	Use for casseroles or one-pot meals. Fill Cooking Pot no more than 1/2 full to allow for food expansion.
beans	high 30 min	1 min	-4 hours	Closed ( )	Soaked or unsoaked dry beans can be cooked in less than an hour on this mode. Be sure to cover the beans by at least 1/2 inch of water. Fill Cooking Pot no more than 1/2 full to allow for bean expansion.

Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

Using Non-Pressure Cook Modes

Follow directions for assembling Pressure Cooker in "How to Assemble." Press mode button to select. A default time will display. To adjust cooking time, press + or – buttons.

• Sauté/brown mode can be used to brown foods or sauté vegetables before pressure cooking, slow cooking, or as a function on its own. Lid should be off while using this mode. Sauté/brown time will start to count down when Cooker has reached browning temperature.
• Slow cook mode can be used on low or high heat. To select heat setting, press slow cook button multiple times to toggle through settings. Steam Release Valve should be in open position (Figure 1). Slow cook will automatically start to count down cooking time within 10 seconds. When cycle is complete, Cooker will switch to keep warm/cancel for up to a total cooking and warm time of 24 hours.

Figure 1

- Yogurt mode is used for making plain or flavored yogurt in your home. You will need starter culture intended for yogurt, and fresh milk. See "How to Make Yogurt" on page 12.

- Keep warm/cancel can be used as a mode for keeping cooked foods at serving temperature. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using keep warm/cancel setting. The keep warm/cancel setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on keep warm/cancel setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on slow cook low or high and then switch to keep warm/cancel. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information. Press button again to cancel all functions, clear time, and return display to "OFF." Use at any time to stop cooking modes.

- Delay start should only be used with non-perishable foods. Do not use for recipes containing meat, fish, poultry, eggs or milk. Follow USDA food safety guidelines and visit foodsafety.gov for more information. To set a delay start time, select cooking mode and adjust pressure level and cooking time if necessary. Then, press delay start button and adjust to desired delay start time by pressing + or - button. Countdown for delay start will start within 10 seconds. Selected mode will begin when delay countdown is complete.

How to Make Yogurt

Large Batch Yogurt—Cooking First

1 gallon milk
2 tablespoons (15 ml) starter yogurt (plain yogurt with active cultures)
1. Place Cooking Pot into Base.
2. Pour 1 gallon milk into Cooking Pot.
3. Press sauté/brown mode button. Do not cover Pressure Cooker.
4. Stirring often, heat milk to 180°F. Once milk has reached 180°F (82°C), turn off Pressure Cooker and let milk cool to 110°F (43°C) to 115°F (46°C); stirring to help cooling process. Or, to speed cooling, place Cooking Pot with milk in a tub of ice water. Do not let water come above pot and spill into milk. Stir to help cool. If stirring picks up browned milk from bottom of pot, skim to remove or pour through a strainer.
5. When milk reaches 110°F (43°C) to 115°F (46°C) add 2 tablespoons starter yogurt and whisk until blended.
6. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker, close and lock. Turn Steam Release Valve to Open position (↑)
7. Press yogurt button and set cook time for 8 hours.
8. Remove Lid and place yogurt in an airtight container and store in refrigerator.
Test Kitchen Tip: If yogurt is too thin, use cheesecloth to strain.

Slow Cooking Tips

• The Cooking Pot should be at least half full for best results. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing Lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be extended. However, if cooking on low, you may want to stir occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5 cm) space between the top of the Cooking Pot and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule doesn't allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in Cooking Pot, cover with Lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place Cooking Pot in Cooker and start cooking.

Individual Yogurts

4 cups (946 ml) milk
2 tablespoons (15 ml) starter yogurt – plain yogurt with active cultures
6 half-pint jars with lids and rings

1. Place Roasting Rack in Cooking Pot. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of water into Cooking Pot.
2. Fill glass jars with 2/3 cup (158 ml) milk or about 2/3 full. Carefully place jars on Rack in Cooking Pot. Cover jars with a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker, close and lock. Ensure Steam Valve is in Closed position (®)
4. Press steam button and set timer for 1 minute.
5. Once cook cycle is complete, press cancel button. Open Steam Valve to quickly release steam.
6. Allow milk to cool to 110°F (43°C) to 115°F (46°C). Remove any skin from top of each jar of milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of starter yogurt to each jar and stir to blend.
7. Cover jars again with a sheet of aluminum foil.
8. Place Lid on Pressure Cooker, close and lock. Ensure Steam Valve is in Open position (✗)
9. Press Yogurt button and set timer for 8 hours.

10. Remove jars from pressure cooker, cover with jar lids and tighten rings. Chill in refrigerator.

11. Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker: pasta, seafood, milk, cream or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for slow cooking.

12. The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
13. Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added later.
14. If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of Cooking Pot.
15. If cooking a recipe with root vegetables, place root vegetables in the bottom of the Cooking Pot.

Non-Pressure Cooking Modes Chart

Mode	DEFAULT SETTINGS		Cook Time Range Description and Recommendations
	Pressure Level	Cook Time
sauté/brown	N/A 30 min		1 min – 30 min	N/A Use	for browning meats or poultry, or sautéing vegetables. Also use to preheat Cooker to speed up pressure building. Cooker heats to 345^ ( 174^ ) before countdown begins.Lid should be off while using this mode. Cook time will begin countdown when Cooker has reached browning temperature.
yogurt	N/A 8 hours		10 min – 24 hours	Open (or Closed)	Use for making plain or flavored yogurt in quantity or individual servings.Press yogurt button. Cook time begins countdown within 10 seconds.
slow cook:lowhigh	N/A	8 hours	30 min – 20 hours	Open (	True Slow ^TM cooks like a traditional slow cooker to achieve tender, flavorful meals.To select heat setting, press slow cook button multiple times to toggle through settings. Cook time begins countdown within 10 seconds. Once cycle is complete, Cooker will switch to keep warm/cancel for up to a total combined cook and warm time of 24 hours.
	N/A	4 hours	30 min – 20 hours	Open (
keep warm/cancel	N/A	4 hours	5 min – 24 hours	Open (Keep warm/cancel setting should not be used to cook food, but to keep already-cooked food warm. Each program mode automatically switches to keep warm/cancel when cycle is complete. Total time is 24 hours, then keep warm/cancel shuts off.
delay start	N/A	6 hours	10 min – 24 hours	N/A Use to delay the start time (from 10 minutes to 24 hours) in rice and steam modes only.

Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

Care and Cleaning

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1. Unplug. Allow to cool. Remove Gasket from Lid by pulling out from under metal ring.

NOTE: Cooking Pot, Lid Gasket, Roasting Rack, Rice Measuring Cup, Rice Paddle, and Condensation Collector are dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product.

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1. Hold Lid at an angle, and use a small, soft brush to clear the Pressure Safety Indicator/Float Valve and Removable Steam Stem of any debris. Rinse these areas with warm water.

2. Wash Steam Release Valve, Steam Release Valve Cover, and Lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Ensure that Steam Valve, Steam Valve Stem, and Pressure Safety Indicator/ Float Valve are clean and free of debris. Center of Steam Valve Cover must be clear of food before cooking.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

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1. Wipe Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.

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1. Pull up Steam Release Valve to remove from Lid. Flip Lid over and pull up Steam Valve Cover from underside of Lid. Unscrew Stem Cap from Steam Release Valve Stem.

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1. Replace Steam Release Valve Cover and reinsert Gasket (see Step 1 of "How to Assemble.")

NOTE: Use care when inserting Gasket. Stretching Gasket will allow steam to escape from between Base and Lid.

Always replace worn Gasket with new manufacturer's Gasket. Visit hamiltonbeach.com/parts.

Troubleshooting

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- Unit is malfunctioning; visit hamiltonbeach.com.

Display shows ( ) flashing.

- Pressure Cooker Lid is not on Pressure Cooker or Lid isn't on correctly. Place Lid on Cooker by matching arrow icon on Lid with unlock icon on Base. Rotate Lid clockwise to lock. Arrow icon and lock icon should align.

Cooker will not turn on.

• Make sure outlet is functioning properly.

Lid is difficult to close.

• Make sure Gasket is inserted properly in the underside of Lid.

- If Cooker has been used to sauté/brown or is still warm from previous cooking, there may be a small amount of pressure in Cooker. Move Steam Release Valve to open position (☐), close Lid and then move Valve to closed position (☒)

Lid will not lock.

- Gasket is not installed properly.

- Debris may be blocking Gasket or Valves. Make sure all are clean and free of food.

Steam is escaping from Cooker during cooking.

- It is normal for some steam to come out of the Float Valve until the Cooker comes to pressure and Lid is locked.

- Lid may not be closed and locked properly.

- Gasket may not be inserted properly or needs to be replaced.

- Valves or Gasket may need to be cleaned to remove debris. See "Care and Cleaning."

Lid cannot be removed.

• Pressure must be completely released before Lid is unlocked. See "Releasing Steam" instructions in "Meet Your Pressure Cooker."
• If Float Valve is dirty it is possible to get stuck in up, locked, position. It would need to be manually pushed down, and then cleaned before next use.

Spattering occurs when steam is released.

• Cooking Pot may be overfilled. Fill no more than 2/3 full, or 1/2 full for foods that expand, such as rice or beans.
• If spattering occurs, wear an oven mitt to protect hand and release pressure in short bursts or allow to natural release.

Cooker takes too long to come to pressure.

- Amount of time to bring to pressure depends on amount of liquid and food in Cooking Pot. Starting temperature of food may also extend time.

Food is not done.

• More cooking time is needed. Reset cooking mode and adjust for additional time, or set Cooker to sauté/brown and allow food to simmer longer.
• If low pressure was used, try using high pressure next time.
• Make sure there is enough liquid to create steam and build pressure. A minimum of 1 cup (237 ml) liquid is recommended.

Food is overdone.

• Make sure the proper pressure and cooking time was selected.
• Reduce cooking time or select low pressure.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V \~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/ customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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Diagram of a mechanical component with concentric circles and an arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands placing a small object into a circular basin with an upward arrow (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand using a tool to clean or inspect a circular object with a brush (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand cleaning a rice cooker with a digital display (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing hand turning a valve with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Hand pressing down on a mechanical component with a downward arrow (no text or symbols)

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Illustration of hands adjusting a circular component with a downward arrow (no text or symbols)

Mechanical component diagram showing a knob and rotating parts with arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a kitchen appliance with a black arrow pointing to a component (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with a downward arrow indicating cooling or drying process (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical component with circular features and an arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

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Diagram of a mechanical component with internal flow arrows and circular features (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands placing a small object into a circular basin with an upward arrow (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

Line drawing of a hand cleaning a rice cooker with a digital display (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing hand turning a valve into a bowl with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Hand pressing down on a mechanical component with a downward arrow (no text or symbols)