Can I add/minus the minutes? It looks like the cook time is all pre set
789533
I can't even remember if there are pre-set cooking times because I always set my own cooking time. So yes, you can add minutes to get what you want. If you add too many then just cancel the cook and re-set the minutes for a smaller amount. You cannot subtract minutes while food is cooking, but you can end a cook early.
789534
You can add minutes at anytime. I have never taken minutes away. If I want to change the cooking time to shorter, I have cancelled and then started with a new cooking time. That is very easy to do. I love my cooker and use it 2-3 times a week. Sometimes slow cook, sometimes pressure. It is a dream.
789535
Yes, you can add or decrease minutes before the cycle starts, but you can't change it once started.
1357686
Yes use a meat tenderiiser add a half cup of watter cook on high for about 10 minuits. If not cooked to your taste cook another 5 minuits on high
768976
The cook time can only be set in hours and 30 minute increments, so you can set it for 3:30 or 6:30, but not 3:15 or 3:45.
1828629
No. The timer is just for the length of cook time and then it switches to a warm setting.
480461
Yes. But I have trouble figuring out how to time cooking; I mostly just use the pre-set times by pushing 1 (for 1 min.) or 2, etc.
1060002
I'm not sure what you mean, Donna. I always use the timer when I cook, rather than any automatic setting. I tend to doubt that you could push an automatic setting and then use the timer for some other purpose, though.
1294303
yes. Take a look at pressure cooking for dummies it will give you the times and how to's.
895126
Hi Bonnie, you won´t have problems if it is one or six, anyway go on checking the cooking during the 4 minutes required for a nice ending.Good luck !!!!Pauline
2063311
I am pretty sure it is preset to 120 seconds. There is nothing in the manual about changing it.
2282072
You can add a timer at your wall socket. I don't use one though. I adjust my heat so I don't overdo the food.
565071
Setting the time was easy, be sure the brew sett time is not what you're trying to set, I initially made that mistake. Like my old daddy use to say, if you don't get the first time read the instructions. Goodluck.
839679
Judy, Most of my cooking/heating is done with two controls. By pushing the "Add 30 Sec" button the microwave starts immediately and with each additional push keeps adding 30 more sec. Another fine tuning way is to start it w/ the "Add ---" button & then turn the knob. In this mode the time is adjusted in 5 sec increments. The other controls? I seldom use.
418923
Either way. Change the "lever" on the left side to Timer and then hold down the button until you get close to the time you need, let up and press it one number at a time. If you go over what you want you have to start over. That's the only drawback. Otherwise I find this my favorite timer and carry it with me so I never miss what I'm timing and don't have to hover over what I'm cooking. Love it and hope you do or will too.
292223
I just sent it on 30 min (timed cook). I will try it with the white rice setting.
252047
no, it doesn't. There is a guide to go by time only, depending on what is being cooked, along with weight of whats being cooked. Example - chicken 15 mins./lb, turkey 12 mins./ lbs....
2111138
You really don't need it. Set the temp w/left button and time w/right button. There is nothing to assemble and it cooks great and in less time.
714597
There is a timer for up to 2 hours and then it will shut off. If you don't use the timer you would set the cooking temperature to a low value and you check the stock as it simmers. Saying that, we have not used it for more than an hour or so at one time but I don't see why you couldn't use it for a longer time. From the manual "The timer is an optional function. You can either choose one of the preprogrammed times or you can use the Cooktop without setting a time. We have had the Cooktop for almost 2 months and so far are very pleased with it's operation.