To lock the lid, turn the lid counterclockwise aligning the downward facing arrow aligns with the locked symbol. To see how to lock the lid, please watch the video below.
Although none of the buttons on Crockpot™ Express are labeled as “Manual” pressure, it is very easy to do. If you have a pressure recipe that requires a manual setting – or if you simply want to pressure cook using your own pressure setting and cook time – then select any of the “One-Touch Meal” pressure setting options below and adjust the pressure and cook time as needed.
To ensure lid is fastened in locked position, place the lid upon the Multi-Cooker and be sure that the downward facing arrow (on lid) aligns with the unlocked symbol. To lock, turn counterclockwise aligning the downward facing arrow aligns with the locked symbol.
CAUTION:
If you receive this code while using one of the pressure cooking settings, then the lid probably did not close or seal correctly.
To resolve, follow the steps below:
It’s easy to switch functions during cooking:
To Change the Cooking Time:
To Change the Pressure:
To Change the Temperature:
This notification occurs when the Crockpot™ Express attempts to begin a new cooking or pressurization cycle after it is already pressurized.
To resolve, follow the steps below:
This code appears when either the lid or Steam Release Valve is being used incorrectly for a non-pressure cook setting.
Please note that the lid should never be used when using the Brown/Sauté setting.
When using the lid during the Slow Cook or Yogurt settings, the Steam Release Valve must be turned to the open or “Release” position.
If you receive the E5 Notification during any of these situations, then simply remove the lid while using Brown/Sauté, or correctly position Steam Release Valve to “Release” while using Slow Cooking or Yogurt, and then unplug the unit for at least 5 seconds, re-plug it in and re-program your cook settings to begin cooking.
If you receive this code while cooking, it means that the Crockpot™ Express was unable to generate enough steam to pressurize completely.
To resolve, follow the steps below: