Salton RHNPC800P User Manual

utritionist

Programmable

Pressure Cooker

OWNER’S MANUAL

RHNPC800P

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using appliance.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not for use by children.

5. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

11. To disconnect, press the START/STOP Button until the Red STOP Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps. Then remove plug from wall outlet

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

14. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.

15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

16. Do not fill the unit above the MAX Fill Line. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. See Cooking with Your Pressure Cooker Section in this manual.

17. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block the Steam Release Valve.

18. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the Removable Cooking Pot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Use proper precautions to prevent risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage property.

1. Keep hands and face away from Steam Release Valve when releasing pressure.

2. Use extreme caution when removing the Lid after cooking. Serious burns can result from steam inside.

3. Never remove the Lid while the unit is in operation.

4. Do not use without the Removable Cooking Pot in place.

5. Do not cover the Pressure Valves with anything as an explosion may occur.

6. Do not touch the Removable Cooking Pot, any removable parts, or heating parts immediately after using. Let the unit cool completely first.

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable cooking pot. Do not pour liquid into the Housing.

8. Clean all parts thoroughly after each use.

9. Do not lift the Removable Cooking Pot containing food by using Lid Handles.

10. To releave the pressure of this Programmable Pressure Cooker follow the intructions in this manual for either Quick Steam Release or Natural Steam Release. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE USING WATER.

3-PRONG GROUNDED TYPE PLUG

This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the Grounding Pin part of the 3-prong plug.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a longer detachable power-supply or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit.

PLASTICIZER WARNING

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers to migrate from the finish of the counter

top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

A NOTE REGARDING YOUR NUTRITIONIST®by RUSSELL HOBBS

PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER

Congratulations on your purchase of the Nutritionist®Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker featuring a Removable Cooking Pot with a non-stick interior finish. The special coating on the Removable Cooking Pot has been designed to add durability and ease of use and cleaning. It has been specially formulated for selected premium performance appliances.

The interior finish offers increased scratch and abrasion protection, while still maintaining the convenience of non-stick cooking and easy cleaning. It is great for the health conscious, allowing you to cook without fats or oils.

Care and cleaning of your Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker is a snap. Washing or rinsing with warm, soapy water and a sponge or a cloth is all that is needed. Do not use steel wool, course scouring pads or harsh abrasives on any non-stick surface. Not only are they unnecessary, but they may damage the coating.

Introduction

Congratulations! You are about to learn how to cook and prepare delicious, home made meals in a fraction of the time it normally takes, without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Your Nutritionist Cooker is quick, safe and easy to use. And best of all, it can shorten the traditional cooking time of most foods by up to 70 percent.

1. Your Programmable Pressure Cooker cooks like a traditional Pressure

Cooker by combining steam heat and pressure for faster cooking times. Since an air tight seal is formed when the Lid is closed and locked, the heat and steam stay trapped inside the Removable Cooking Pot. As the steam builds and the pressure rises, the cooking temperature will get as hot as 250 food is cooked in a standard pot with liquid. This combination of high heat and pressure cooks the food faster while retaining water soluble nutrients and flavor.

2. Your Nutritionist

Pressure Cooker takes the guesswork out of cooking under pressure. A built-in Thermostat knows exactly when low or high pressure is reached inside the Removable Cooking Pot and automatically adjusts the heat and triggers the timer to begin. These computerized functions eliminate the need to make heat adjustments, necessary when using a stovetop cooker.

3. The 1500 watt Heating Element allows for quick heating and for maintaining even cooking temperature and pressure.

4. The large, 8-quart capacity, heavy-duty, non-stick, aluminum Removable Cooking Pot heats up quickly and evenly.

5. The Nutritionist

Programmable Pressure Cooker has a BROWN Mode that allows you to sauté or brown food in the Removable Cooking Pot before cooking under pressure.

6. The Quick Steam Release Feature allows you to release pressure with the simple push of a button. Press this RELEASE Button in short bursts to prevent ejection of hot liquid along with steam.

7. The STEAM Mode heats cooking liquid in the Removable Cooking Pot to a boil in a matter of minutes for steaming an endless variety of foods like vegetables and shellfish (as well as rice).

8. The software incorporates a CANCEL feature for both COOK TIME and DELAY TIME during setup. If it becomes necessary to cancel or reset the time before cooking has begun, simply press the COOK TIME and START/STOP Buttons simultaneously to reset the Cook Time to "01"; or press the DELAY TIME and START/STOP Buttons simultaneously to reset the Delay Time to "00".

9. The WARM Mode holds and keeps cooked food warm for an unlimited period of time.

10. The sturdy, brushed stainless steel and molded Housing of your Nutritionist

Programmable Pressure Cooker is both attractive and

functional.

Programmable Pressure

F, which is 38º F hotter than when

Getting to Know Your Nutritionist

RHNPC800P Programmable

Electric Pressure Cooker

MAX FILL LINE

REAR VIEW OF

REMOVABLE COOKING

POT

REAR

SLOT FOR REAR CENTERING GUIDE

CENTERING

GUIDE

1. Power Cord and Plug

2. Housing

3. Lower Handles

4. Centering Guides

5. Removable Cooking Pot (P/N 21413)

6. Rubber Gasket (P/N 21321)

7. QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button

8. Lid Handles

9. Pressure Regulator Knob

10. Steam Release Valve

11. Safety Lock Button

12. Pressure Indicator Rod

13. Pressure Safety Valves (2)

14. Self Locking Lid (P/N 21320)

15. Self Locking Grips

16. Control Panel

17. Heating Element Pins

18. Cleaning Brush (P/N 21100A)

Control Panel Options

1. WARM: The Warm Mode holds and keeps cooked food warm for a long period of time. When you press the WARM Button the Red Indicator Light illuminates. Press START/STOP to activate. The Red Warm Indicator Light will flash, indicating WARM is working. To cancel or stop, press and hold START/STOP Button until the Red Stop Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.

2. COOK MODE (BROWN or STEAM): For the BROWN Mode, press COOK MODE Button until the Red Indicator Light next to BROWN is lit. Press the START/STOP Button until the Green Start Indicator Light illuminates and the Red Brown Indicator Light flashes. The Clock will Display: "--" indicating that the Pressure Cooker is in the BROWN Mode and the appliance will begin to heat immediately and will remain hot until START/STOP Button is pressed again to end the BROWN Mode.

For the STEAM Mode and to bring water to a boil, press COOK MODE Button until Green Indicator Light next to STEAM is lit. Press COOK TIME Button to enter the cooking time desired. The Cook Time Red Indicator Light will be lit. Then press the START/STOP Button, the Green Start Light illuminates and the Green Steam Indicator Light will flash. The unit will begin to count down in minutes, and will beep 3 times and the STOP Light will illuminate when finished.

3. PRESSURE MODE (HIGH or LOW): For cooking food under LOW PRESSURE, press PRESSURE MODE Button until Green Indicator Light is lit; for HIGH PRESSURE, press until Red Indicator Light is lit. Press the COOK TIME Button to select the desired cooking time. The Cook Time Red Indicator Light will be lit. Then press the START/STOP Button to activate, the Green Start Light will illuminate and the Green or Red Pressure Indicator Light will flash.

Timer

Display

Control Panel Options (Cont.)

Once pressure is reached, the unit will begin to count down in minutes and will beep 3 times when the cooking time has elapsed. The Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your cooking is completed. To cancel this, press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps. Let the pressure drop on its own by using the Natural Release Feature, or release pressure immediately by pressing the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts until pressure is reduced.

WARNING: DO NOT hold the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button down, as hot liquids may be ejected. Press in short bursts until pressure is reduced.

NOTE: To cancel or stop cooking before time has elapsed, press and hold the START/STOP Button until the Red STOP Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.

4. COOK TIME: Use this Timer when using the COOK MODE (STEAM) or the PRESSURE MODE (HIGH or LOW) settings. Press COOK TIME Button to set the desired cooking time.

5. DELAY TIME: Allows you to begin cooking food up to two hours later in 1/2 hour increments.

6. START/STOP: After choosing the desired modes: WARM, COOK MODE: (BROWN or STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH or LOW), and if appropriate, the COOK TIME, press the START/STOP Button to begin operating the appliance. The Green Indicator Light will be lit when START is chosen. The Red Indicator Light will illuminate for STOP. If you wish to change your selection, or to stop the appliance, press and hold START/STOP until the Red STOP Indicator Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.

This Pressure Cooker has an idle mode. If you input a COOK TIME and/or DELAY TIME, but forget to select a program or if you forget to press START, the clock will display "--" after 5 seconds. This feature is for your convenience to show that the program is incomplete. The "--" signal indicates that the Pressure Cooker is not programmed properly and will not run. You can proceed with the program where you left off by pressing the COOK TIME or DELAY TIME Button. Your selected time will reappear. If this time does not appear, or if it is incorrect, simply enter the correct time and then press the START/STOP Button.

Instructions for Use

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Before using the Programmable Pressure Cooker for the first time, wash the Removable Cooking pot, the Self-Locking Lid and the Rubber Gasket with warm soapy water. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly.

2. Make sure the Rubber gasket is seated properly around the Lid. To ensure correct fitting of the Rubber Gasket, fill the Removable Cooking Pot 2/3 full with water and run on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Wait 15 minutes, then release pressure by pressing on the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts. The Pressure Indicator Rod will drop. Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse and towel dry the Removable Cooking Pot. The Pressure Cooker is now ready to be used.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN COOKING EACH TIME

For best results, always check that the Pressure Regulator knob, Pressure Indicator, Steam Release Valve and Safety Valves are in good working order and that there are no foreign particles blocking the Valve openings on the underside of the Lid. See Care and Cleaning Instructions.

IMPORTANT: The Rubber Gasket must be placed properly over the four hooks in the Lid as shown.

Rubber Gasket

Lid

Hook

POWER SURGE PROTECTION FEATURE

This Pressure Cooker has a Back-up Feature to prevent malfunction in the event of power surges. If the Pressure Cooker is unplugged or switched off, allow at least 30 seconds for the program to clear before turning the unit back on.

NON-STICK SURFACE

Be sure to always use either plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non-stick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks, or knives as they can damage the coating on the Removable Cooking Pot.

Operating Instructions

1. Plug the cord into a grounded-type 120V AC electrical wall outlet.

2. Position the Removable Cooking Pot in the Housing so that its Rear Centering Guide slides into the Slot for Centering Guide on the inside of the Housing.

3. Choose the desired program by pressing either WARM, COOK MODE: (BROWN or STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH or LOW).

Operating Instructions (Cont.)

4. If using COOK MODE: (STEAM), or PRESSURE MODE: (HIGH or LOW), press COOK TIME until the desired time is set.

5. THE SELF-LOCKING LID MUST BE POSITIONED ON THE APPLIANCE WHEN COOKING UNDER PRESSURE OR WHEN STEAMING FOOD.

6. Place the Lid on the Pressure Cooker. To position and lock the Lid in place, pull the Lid Handles apart to hold open the SelfLocking Grips. See Figure 1. Place the Lid on top of the Removable Cooking Pot and release the Lid Handles so that the Self-Locking Grips close onto the rim of the Removable Cooking Pot.

7. To cook under Pressure, slide the Safety Lock to the LOCK position. See Figure 2. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to Pressure (see Figure 3).

8. To steam food, leave the Safety Lock in the UNLOCK position. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to STEAM.

9. Press the START/STOP Button to illuminate the Green Indicator Light and to begin cooking. The Pressure Cooker will beep three times at the end of the cooking time and the STOP Light will automatically illuminate.

10. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps, and the Red Indicator Light is lit. Otherwise the Pressure Cooker will beep periodically as a reminder that your cooking is completed.

11. PRESSURE MUST BE FULLY RELEASED BEFORE OPENING THE LID. The Pressure Indicator Rod will be UP when the Pressure Cooker is under pressure, and DOWN when the pressure is released. After all pressure has been released, slide the Safety Lock to the UNLOCK position. Grasp the Lid Handles and pull out simultaneously to unclamp the Self-Locking Grips from the rim of the Removable Cooking Pot.

12. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. After it has cooled, unplug it from the wall outlet. Clean by following the Care and Cleaning Instructions in this manual.

Figure 1

(Red) Pressure Indicator Rod

Figure 2

Figure 3

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WARMING

This Mode reheats or keeps cooked food warm for an indefinite period of time. This program can either be used on its own or in conjunction with COOK MODE: STEAM or PRESSURE MODE: HIGH or LOW to keep food warm after cooking.

1. Place cooked food in the Removable Cooking Pot. Press WARM Button. The Red WARM Indicator Light will be lit. To start program, press START/STOP Button. The Green START Indicator Light will be lit and the Red WARM Indicator Light will flash.

2. If you would like to keep food warm after steaming or cooking with pressure, select COOK MODE: STEAM or PRESSURE MODE: HIGH or LOW. Set COOK TIME, then press the WARM Button. Press the START/STOP Button to begin the cooking process. The Red WARM Indicator Light will flash as the appliance automatically goes into the WARMING Mode after cooking. To end program or to reset, press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps and the Red Indicator Light is lit.

BROWNING

Braised foods often taste better when browned before cooking in liquid. The RHNPC800P Programmable Pressure Cooker has a built-in BROWN Mode.

For best results, food should be patted dry with paper towels and cut into small, uniform pieces. Brown or sauté food in small batches.

1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing. Add the appropriate amount of oil as called for in the recipe. With the Lid off, press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. The Red Indicator Light next to BROWN will be lit.

2. Press the START/STOP Button. The Green Indicator Light will be lit and the BROWN Mode Red Indicator Light will begin to flash. After approximately one minute of preheating, add food and begin browning.

3. During the BROWN Mode, the Pressure Cooker will beep 3 times every 10 minutes as a warning that this is a high temperature setting.

4. There is no time setting for the BROWN Mode. When desired browning is complete, press the START/STOP Button until it beeps and the Red Stop Indicator Light illuminates.

WARNING: Do not leave the Pressure Cooker unattended while browning foods.

Cooking with Your Pressure Cooker

(Cont'd.)

STEAMING

This Mode quickly brings cooking liquid to a boil for steaming food.

1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot into the Housing.

2. To Steam food, pour 1-cup of water into the Removable Cooking Pot. Arrange food in a heat resistant steaming basket and use basket handles to lower basket into the Removable Cooking Pot. Fold handles down. (You may add more food on top of and around basket, but do not fill more than two thirds full.)

3. Place the Self-Locking Lid onto the Removable Cooking Pot. Keep the Safety Lock in the UNLOCK position. Turn the Pressure Regulator Knob to STEAM.

4. Press the COOK MODE Button for STEAM. The Green Indicator Light next to STEAM will be lit.

5. Press COOK TIME Button for the desired cooking time. Press the START/STOP Button; the Green Indicator Light will be lit and the Green STEAM Indicator Light will blink slowly and then faster as the temperature increases and the liquid comes to a boil.

6. The Lid can be opened while cooking to check the food.

CAUTION: Never place your face over the Pressure Cooker when removing the Lid.

WARNING: Use caution when opening Lid. Steam escapes as soon as the Lid is opened. Use oven mitts when handling hot materials.

7. The Red Indicator Light will illuminate and the appliance will beep three times at the end of the preset cooking time. Press and hold START/STOP Button until it beeps.

NOTE: To cancel or stop cooking time before time has elapsed, press and hold the START/STOP Button until the Red STOP Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps.

PRESSURE COOKING

By cooking in the Nutritionist®Programmable Pressure Cooker at high temperature and pressure you are able to reduce the cooking time of most foods by up to 70 percent.

1. Place the Removable Cooking Pot in the Cool-to-the-Touch Housing.

Brown ingredients, if you wish, then add remaining ingredients.

2. Add at least 1 cup (8 ounces) of liquid to the Removable Cooking Pot

when cooking under pressure. Do not fill the Removable Cooking Pot more than one-third full when cooking dried beans and legumes; no more than half full when cooking soups and stews; and no higher than the MAX Fill Line when cooking vegetables or whole pieces of meat.

Cooking with Your Pressure Cooker (Cont.)

3. Place the Self-Locking Lid on the Pressure Cooker. Slide the Safety Lock to LOCK position.

4. Turn the Pressure Regulator to PRESSURE.

5. Press the PRESSURE MODE Button for HIGH or LOW, as called for in the recipe. Typically, most foods are cooked under HIGH pressure.

6. Press COOK TIME for the cooking time called for in the recipe or recommended in the Suggested Cooking Times Section of this manual. The cooking time begins from the moment pressure is reached and does not include the time it takes for the Pressure Cooker to come up to the selected pressure.

7. Press START/STOP Button until the Green Indicator Light appears. If cooking under HIGH PRESSURE, the Red Indicator Light will blink slowly; the Green Indicator Light blinks when cooking under LOW PRESSURE. The Lights will blink faster as pressure builds and the cooking countdown begins.

8. The Pressure Indicator Rod will rise as pressure builds. After cooking under pressure for the desired programmed time, the Pressure Cooker will beep three times and the Red STOP Light will illuminate. Press and hold the START/STOP Button until it beeps.

9. Quick Steam Release/Natural Steam Release. After cooking is completed, you MUST release pressure using either the Natural Steam Release or Quick Steam Release feature.

10. The Natural Release Feature is preferred when cooking foods like stocks, sauces, and certain large cuts of meat which will benefit from continued cooking in the Pressure Cooker as the pressure and temperature drop naturally as the unit cools. DO NOT use with foods that can over-cook easily and quickly. When pressure is completely released, the Pressure Indicator Rod will drop.

11. To release pressure immediately after cooking, use the Quick Steam Release Feature. Press the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts only, until pressure is reduced – steam will stop coming out of the Steam Release Valve and the Pressure Indicator Rod will drop.

CAUTION: Escaping steam is very hot. To avoid serious injuries or burns, keep bare skin, face and eyes away from the Steam Release Valve.

CAUTION: When preparing recipes with a high volume of liquid, some liquid may spurt through the vent when you use the Quick Steam Release Feature. If this happens, allow the pressure to come down naturally, or wait for a minute, then resume releasing the steam in very short bursts.

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(Cont.)

PRESSURE COOKING (Continued)

12. Once pressure is released, regardless of method, slide the Safety Lock to UNLOCK. Remove the Lid, tilting it away from you to avoid steam. Check the food to see if it has been cooked sufficiently. If not, replace the Lid and slide the Safety Lock to LOCK. Repeat PRESSURE COOKING Steps 4-8, cooking under pressure an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

13. To pressure cook foods like vegetables, add water to the Removable Cooking Pot. Place a small heat resistant steaming rack or basket (NOT INCLUDED) in the Removable Cooking Pot. Place the food on the rack. For best results, do not overfill or pack the food down. Follow the same procedure for cooking under pressure, see PRESSURE COOKING Steps 3-8. Use the Quick Steam Release Feature for releasing the pressure.

14. Since steam is hotter than boiling water, always take care when opening the appliance after cooking under pressure. Never place your face over the Pressure Cooker when removing the Lid. Also, be aware that hot, boiling liquid increases in volume when under pressure.

CAUTION: Never attempt to open the Pressure Cooker before the red Pressure Indicator Rod has dropped.

When opening the Pressure Cooker after making soups and stock, let the food sit several minutes before releasing the pressure and removing the Lid to make sure the hot liquid will not boil over.

15. Since overcooked food cannot be corrected, it is advisable to err on the undercooked side by cooking an unfamiliar food for a shorter period of time than you may think necessary. You can always go back and continue cooking under pressure a minute or two longer if need be (see PRESSURE COOKING Steps 4-8).

16. It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe for use in the Nutritionist Programmable Pressure Cooker. For the most part, soups, stews, braised and slow roasted meats and legumes, steamed and braised vegetables, and slow-simmered recipes like tomato sauce, provide the best results. Instructions and timing charts for cooking commonly prepared foods under pressure can be found in the following Section.

Bear in mind that the amount of cooking liquid used when adapting a recipe will be much less since you will be cooking in a sealed pot for a much shorter time. You must, however, use sufficient liquid, since the Pressure Cooker is constantly building steam during the entire cooking process. If you run out of liquid, and continue cooking, the food will not cook properly and may burn. While there is no universal guide for adapting recipes, trial and error will come into play until you understand how a Pressure Cooker cooks.

When adapting other pressure cooker recipes, use the HIGH PRESSURE Mode and cook for the shortest amount of time you expect it might take. If food is not fully cooked, replace the Lid, and slide the Safety Lock to the LOCK position. Repeat PRESSURE COOKING Steps 4-8, cooking under pressure until done.

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