RELEASING PRESSURE
Combination Method:
Turn heat off. Remove pressure cooker from burner. Allow the
pressure cooker to cool off and the pressure to naturally decrease
for the amount of time indicated on the recipe
(standing time)
.
Release the remaining pressure by using either the Natural
Steaming-Off method or the Quick-release Method.
Quick-Release Method:
Caution must be exercised when using this method as a large
volume of steam will escape from pressure selector dial and may
cause a scalding injury if your face or any other part of the body is
in front of this valve when steam is being released.
When using the Quick Release Method, you
must be prepared for a loud hissing sound.
This sound is normal and only occurs when
you use this method of steam release.
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You can either release the pressure on the stove
or take it to the pressure cooker to the sink or
counter. When removing the pressure cooker from
the stove, use two hands and only touch the Stay cool handles.
Slowly turn the pressure setting to “0” . You should momentarily
stop at each interim pressure setting before reaching zero. Once
all of the steam had escaped, you can remove the lid by opening it
away from your face or body.
DO NOT USE QUICK RELEASE METHOD WITH FOODS LIKE
LEGUMES, GRAIN OR OTHER FOODS THAT FROTH OR
WHEN COOKER IS VERY FULL.
Never put any part of your body in front of the Quick Release
Valve.
Never force the lid open.
Never open the lid towards your face.
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STARTING TO COOK
To begin cooking, set the Pressure Selector on “I” low, “II” Medium
or “III” High. Bring the cooker up to pressure at high heat.
TIMING
Timing for most recipes begins after the desired pressure is
reached. However, some recipes indicate that timing starts
immediately upon closure of lid. If this is the case, do not wait for
the red pressure indicator dot to appear before timing.
Be aware that it can take the pressure cooker up to 15 minutes to
achieve full pressure if it is full and the contents are cold. If
practical, some ingredients (water, stock, etc.), can be pre-heated
before adding them to the pressure cooker.
WHEN THE PRESSURE SELECTOR IS SET AT “0” - No
pressure - the pot will act as a normal stockpot, without any
pressure and may be used with the tempered glass cover.
RELEASING PRESSURE & REMOVING THE LID
NEVER FORCE THE LID OPEN.
NEVER OPEN THE LID TOWARDS YOUR FACE.
NEVER OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER ABRUPTLY.
NEVER OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER WITH THE LID
TOWARDS YOU.
After the cooking time ends, you can use either the quick-release
method, the natural steaming-off method or the combination
method to release the pressure from the pressure cooker. See
cooking chart on page 3 for the recommended pressure release
method for the type of food that you are preparing. Once the
pressure is fully released, you may then remove the lid. For safety
reasons, the lid will
not open
if there is any pressure whatsoever
in the pot. Never force the lid open.
To open the lid after all of the pressure is
released, unlock the lid by pulling the
handle and lifting the lid up.
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