Dura Electric Curtis Stone, Usage Instructions

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PRESSURE COOKER OVERVIEW
FLOAT VALVE
CONDENSATION COLLECTOR
STEAM RELEASE SWITCH
STEAM RELEASE VALVE
The float valve rises when the pressure within
the cooker increases. When the float valve
is popped up it prevents the LID LOCKING
SWITCH from moving forward, preventing the
lid to open which is how you will know the
cooker is pressurized. When the float is down,
the cooker is depressurized, allowing the LID
LOCKING SWITCH to be pushed forward then
allowing the lid to be rotated clockwise and be
opened.
How to remove the FLOAT VALVE and re-install
for cleaning.
Turn the lid over. Detach the silicone cap from the
bottom side of the float valve. Remove the float
valve from the top of the lid. Do not discard the
float valve or silicone cap. To Install, place the
FLOAT VALVE into the FLOAT VALVE hole on the
top of the lid. While holding in place (recommend
to use a small screw driver) turn over the lid.
Attach the silicone cap to the bottom of the FLOAT
VALVE.
The condensation collector is located at the back of
the cooker BASE (see Figure 3) and collects overflow
moisture from the rim of the cooker.
NOTE: The condensation collector must be installed
before cooking. It must be emptied and cleaned after
each use.
The steam release valve sits loosely on the
steam release pipe. When the cooker releases
pressure, steam ejects from the top of the
steam release valve.
1.
Remove the Steam Release Valve
Pull steam release valve up and off steam
release pipe (see Figure 5). Steam release
valve must be installed before use and
cleaned frequently.
2.
Install the Steam Release Valve
Place the steam release valve on the steam
release pipe and press down firmly. The
steam release valve sits loosely on the
steam release pipe when installed properly
but should remain in place when the lid is
turned over.
The STEAM RELEASE SWITCH is located on
the PRESSURE COOKER LID and controls the
amount of pressure released in the cooker.
1.
Sliding the STEAM RELEASE SWITCH
to the OPEN position (see Figure 4 & 6)
releases pressure in the cooker which will
allow steam to release from the top of the
STEAM RELEASE VALVE
1.
Remove the Condensation Collector
Pull the condensation collector away from the
cooker BASE. Do not pull down.
2.
Install the Condensation Collector
Align the condensation collector over the
aligning tabs on the back of the cooker BASE
and slide the condensation collector into place.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 5
1. SLIDE SWITCH
TO RELEASE STEAM
1. PULL STEAM RELEASE
VALVE UP AND OFF
CONDENSATION
COLLECTOR
FLOAT VALVE
STEAM RELEASE VALVE
STEAM
RELEASE
SWITCH
NOTE: While the FLOAT VALVE is up, the contents of cooker are under
extreme pressure. Do not try to remove the lid while the float valve is still up.
Before removing the lid, all pressure must be released, and FLOAT VALVE
must be down. Never attempt to force the lid open.
WARNING: Do not cover or block to steam release valve. Steam ejected from
the STEAM RELEASE VALVE is hot. Do not place hands, face, or any exposed
skin over the STEAM RELEASE VALVE when releasing pressure.