agri supply 076054, Instruction Manual

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How To Use Your Pressure Cooker
NOTE : This pressure cooker is intended for household domestic cooking surfaces only.
Before the First Use
Take the pressure cooker out of the box and remove the two pieces of protective foam. The removable
regulator is located in a cutout in one of the pieces of protective foam: make sure you find and retrieve
the regulator before discarding the packing materials.
Remove and discard the plastic bags and any other packing materials.
Before using the pressure cooker for the first time, wash all the parts and components with warm water
and mild dishwashing soap. Rinse well and towel dry. The pressure cooker pot is dishwasher safe but
hand wash the pressure cooker lid and all of its components. Always remove the gasket when washing
the lid. Wash the gasket with warm, soapy water; rinse well and towel dry. Cover the gasket with a thin
coat of cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive, canola, etc.). Follow this procedure every time you wash the
pressure cooker in order to extend the life of the gasket and to facilitate locking the lid in place.
Before Every Use
. Make sure the gasket is in good condition, with no tears or cracks, and that it has been properly
positioned inside the lid.
. Make sure the steam vent pipe if free of particle buildup (see Care and Cleaning section in this manual
on page 12) and that the protective cover is in place.
. Always check the handles (upper and lower handles, and the support handle) to make sure that they
are securely screwed in place. lf not, tighten the handle screws with a screwdriver.
Adding Food and Liquid
To cook with the pressure cooker, it is very important to use at least 1/2 a cup of liquid if you're cooking
for 10 minutes or less, or 2 cups of water if you're cooking for more than 10 minutes; NEVER USE LESS.
It is important to always use some cooking liquid in a pressure cooker since it is the liquid that creates
the steam necessary to build the pressure. Without liquid the pressure cooker cannot build any pressure.
You can use water, broth, wine or any other kind of liquid to cook, with the exception of oil. You can use
oil to brown meat or soften onions in the pressure cooker pot before adding the rest of the ingredients,
but oil should never be used as the primary cooking liquid.
WARNING : Pressure cookers are NOT pressure fryers.
Never fill the pressure cooker more than two thirds full. lt is necessary to leave enough space in the
cooker for it to be able to build pressure. Fill only halfway when cooking foods that will either expand in
size and/or produce foam as they cook, such as dried beans or other legumes and grains. Also fill only
halfway when preparing soups or stock.
WARNING : Do not fill the pressure cooker more than two thirds full with liquid and food, or half full if
you're cooking foods that expand during cooking (for example rice or other grains).
Closing the Lid and Cooking