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12.
Safety Vent:
In case of high-pressure
buildup, steam will be released through
the safety vent cutout located in the rim
of the lid (Fig. 4). The cutout in the handle
of the pressure cooker is an emergency
pressure release mechanism that should
never become operative under normal
use. If both pressure release valves
become blocked due to over filling,
for example, the pressure will tear the
gasket and escape through this hole.
WARNING:
Excess steam escaping
through the hole will be very hot and
might cause serious injuries. In the
event the safety vent is triggered to
release excess pressure, always place
the pressure cooker on the stove in
such a position that the Safety Vent
is not facing towards you or towards
anything that could get damaged by
the steam and sputtering liquid.
13.
Stainless Steel Steamer Basket:
The Fagor Elite Pressure Cooker comes
with a stainless steel steamer basket.
The basket is used for steaming foods
under pressure without placing them
directly in the cooking liquid.
14.
Support trivet:
For use with the
steamer basket. The support rack
is placed below the steamer basket
in the pressure cooker, to keep the
contents of the steamer basket out of
the cooking liquid.
Cooking with the Fagor Elite
Pressure Cooker
NOTE: FAGOR PRESSURE COOKERS
ARE INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD
DOMESTIC COOKING SURFACES
ONLY.
Before the First Use
To open the pressure cooker, pull the
pressure lock towards the end of the
handle (Fig. 5) and slide the lid handle
to the right (counterclockwise) holding
the base handle with your left hand, and
lifting the lid.
Before using the Elite 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. Fagor America recommends hand
washing the pressure cooker lid and all
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.
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