agri supply 076054, Instruction Manual

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As pressure keeps building up inside the cooker, the regulator will start rocking back and forth or
rotating gently to release short bursts of steam. This indicates that the pressure cooker has reached its
operating pressure level, 11.5 psi (pounds per square inch). When it begins rocking, lower the heat of
your gas or electric stove to maintain a gentle, steady rocking or rotating motion and gentle but visible
gusts of steam. At this moment, THE COOKING TIME STARTS and you may begin timing your recipe.
Normal operation involves a constant rocking or rotating of the regulator during the cooking process. lf
at any time during cooking the regulator rocks back and forth or rotates very vigorously and an excessive
amount of Steam is released in strong gushes, lower the burner heat slightly to adjust and maintain a
gentler movement.
While cooking, never inadvertently shake the pressure cooker. This can cause the automatic vent to
release steam, which will create a drop in pressure.
Note To Electric Stove Users
Since the coils on an electric stove retain heat for a long time, food may become overcooked when the
burner is turned down for simmering (when cooking time is started). To compensate for that, you have
two options:
Two Burner Method : Turn on two electric stove burners, one on high and other on low. Place your
pressure cooker on the burner set to high, and bring to pressure. Once pressure has been achieved,
move your cooker over to the burner set on low and start your pressure cooking time. Make sure the
burner is not too low; there should always be some steam coming out of the regulator. lf the regulator is
not rocking or there is no steam coming out of it, raise the heat until steam starts coming out and adjust
the cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes.
One Burner Method
: Turn on one burner to medium heat and bring your cooker to pressure. Once
pressure has been achieved and steam starts to come out of the regulator, turn your burner to low and