REDUCE
The REDUCE setting is ideal for thickening
and intensifying the flavor of sauces, syrups
and stocks.
1. Turn the START/SELECT dial until the
indicator reaches the REDUCE setting.
Press the START/SELECT dial to confirm.
2. The top figure on the LCD screen indicates
the preset temperature for the REDUCE
setting. Turn the TEMP/PRESSURE dial to
the left to reduce the temperature or to the
right to increase temperature. Temperature
can be set to either 'LO', 'MED', or 'HI'.
3. The bottom figure on the LCD screen
indicates the preset cooking time for the
REDUCE setting. Turn the TIME dial to
the left to reduce the cooking time or to the
right to increase the cooking time. Time can
be adjusted up to 2 hours.
4. Place liquid to be reduced into the
removable bowl.
5. Press the START/SELECT dial to
begin cooking. The STOP/CANCEL
button backlight will illuminate red, the
LCD screen will illuminate orange and
'PREHEATING' will display on the screen.
6. Keep the lid open in the hinged position. If
the lid has not been opened the cooker alert
will sound and 'OPEN LID' will appear on
the LCD screen.
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7. Once the cooker has reached the
temperature, 'PREHEATING' light will
go out and the timer will start counting
down. Place liquid to be reduced into the
removable cooking bowl.
8. The time can be adjusted during the
REDUCE cycle by turning the TIME dial.
The cycle can be paused at any time by
pressing the STOP/CANCEL button. To
end the cycle press the STOP/CANCEL
for a second time. The temperature can
be adjusted during the REDUCE cycle by
turning the TEMP/PRESSURE dial.
9. At the end of the REDUCE cycle, the cooker
alert will sound, the STOP/CANCEL button
backlight will go out, the LCD screen will
illuminate blue and the timer will start
counting up.
10. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the LCD
screen will go out and standby mode
will be activated.
NOTE
If reducing a cooking sauce after pressure
or slow cooking, remove the meat and/or
vegetables before starting the REDUCE
cycle. Once sauce has reached the desired
consistency and flavor, rewarm the food in the
sauce if necessary.