Hi Mike – sorry you’re disappointed. I agree, how big and heavy it is can be a problem if you don’t have space for it.

Hi Barbara – generally you do not change the cook time when using a lesser amount of ingredients. The exception is when meat is half as thick, then you do to shorten the cook time.

The same with fries – I end up putting those in the oven to crisp them up

Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?

Hi Amy – no, don’t use pressure on low, just select the slow cook setting and adjust the time with the up and down arrows – it goes from 4 to 12 hours in 15 minute increments. Use the pressure cooking lid with the steam release valve on vent.

Good point – thanks!