General Information for Cooking with Pressure Cookers
Q. What is pressure-cooking?
A.
Pressure cooking is a method of
cooking in a sealed pot that
does not permit air or liquids to
escape below a preset pressure.
The water's boiling point increases
as the pressure increases. The
pressure built up inside the cooker
permits the liquid in the pot to rise
to a temperature higher than
212°F (100°C) before boiling. The
higher temperature causes the
food to cook faster.
Q. What are the advantages of
pressure cookers?
A.
Pressure cookers offer a
convenient and quicker method of
cooking other than cooking on a
regular stove top or oven.
Q. What happens when the
cooker heats up?
A.
The body of your pressure cooker
is made of metal. Heat makes
metal expand. When using the
pressure cooker for browning,
allow the pressure cooker to cool
slightly before placing the cover
onto the pot and locking it in place.
Q. What if I am cooking at higher
altitudes?
A.
When you cook at higher altitudes
the cooking time must be
increased slightly. To adapt the
recipes for pressure-cooking,
increase the cooking time by 5%
for every 1,000 feet above a 2,000
foot elevation.
Q. What kind of liquids are
suitable for use in a pressure
cooker.
A.
Any liquids that contain water such
as beer, wine, meat or vegetable
stocks, vegetable juices and fruit
juices.
Q. What type of liquids SHOULD
NOT be used in a pressure
cooker?
A.
Any liquid that does not contain
water such as oils or oil-based
marinades and/or dressings. Milk
and milk-based foods and sauces
or liquids
should not be used
, as
they will foam when boiling. These
liquids should be added
after
the
pressure cooking process is
completed and the cooker is
opened.
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Cleaning & Storage
1. Always leave the pressure to cool
completely before you take the
components apart for cleaning.
2. Unplug and remove the power cord
from the appliance and the electrical
outlet.
3. Remove the vapor collector by
pulling it down and rinse under
warm, soapy water. (Fig. 11)
Fig. 11
Vapor
Collector
4. Wipe the outer housing of the
pressure cooker with a damp cloth.
DO NOT
use any abrasive cleaners
or immerse in water or any other
liquid.
5. The removable cooking pot,
pressure cooker cover and sealing
gasket are washable. Wash them in
warm, soapy water. The removable
cooking pot and the cover are
dishwasher safe. The sealing
gasket is
NOT
.
Fig. 12
Fig. 10
Maintenance & Cleaning Instructions
9. Store the pressure cooker with the
cover upside down over the main
housing.
DO NOT
store with the
cover closed to avoid compressing
the sealing gasket for long periods
of time.
6. Use a sponge or a non-metallic soft
brush to clean the diffuser.
7. The pressure release valve does
not have to be cleaned after each
use unless it has become clogged.
8. The sealant washer may need to be
cleaned. Remove it from the safety
floating valve and clean with warm,
soapy water. To replace, hold the
safety float valve with your finger
and push it in. (Fig. 12)
Operating Instructions
Note:
Since overcooked food
cannot
be
corrected, it is almost better to err on the
undercooked side by cooking an unfamiliar
food for a shorter period of time than you
may think necessary.
Using the “Keep Warm” Feature
This function can keep cooked foods warm
for up to
24 hours
. The pressure cooker
will go into “
Standby
” mode for one minute
and then the “
Keep Warm
” mode will
automatically be engaged after the
cooking process has been completed.
The “
Keep Warm
” light will illuminate
when this feature is engaged. (Fig. 10)
Keep
Warm
Light
