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need to open the pressure cooker
during the cooking process, it must
be depressurized first as described
in this section. We recommend using
the automatic release method for
this purpose, as this method will
cool down your pressure cooker the
least, hence aiding to build pressure
again faster to continue cooking. The
lid will be hot, so be careful when
opening and closing it; to reduce
the risk of burns, only touch the
handles. Remember that you are
interrupting the cooking process
by opening the cooker; when you
continue cooking, you must adjust
the remaining cooking time and set
the timer accordingly.
6. Never force the cooker open. It
may only be opened if the pressure
indicator has dropped into its socket
completely and no more steam
escapes when the safety lock is
moved to the open position.
Care and Cleaning
1. The Fagor Elite Pressure Cooker is
made of high-quality, heavy gauge,
stainless steel.
2. The pressure cooker pot is
dishwasher safe, but the lid should
be washed by hand with warm
water, mild, dishwashing soap and a
nonabrasive cleaning pad. Since the
exterior of the pressure cooker has a
mirror finish, if you wash it by hand
do not use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners, which will scratch
and possibly ruin the finish.
3. To remove stubborn stains and any
discoloration in the interior of the
pressure cooker, try adding the juice of
half a lemon and 1 to 2 cups of water
to the pressure cooker pot. Cook at
high pressure for 15 minutes, then
remove from heat. Let pressure release
naturally, then wash as usual.
4. After cleaning, towel dry with a
clean, soft kitchen cloth to retain the
polished mirror finish.
5. In order to extend the life of the
silicone gasket, remove after every
use and wash with warm water and
mild, dish washing soap. Rinse and
dry well, then cover with a thin coat
of vegetable oil before replacing. For
increased safety and best results, the
silicone gasket should be replaced
approximately every 12-15 months,
depending on the usage. You can
order a new gasket by calling Fagor
Customer Service Number at:
1-800-207-0806, or by going to the
online shop section of our website:
www.fagoramerica.com.
6. To store, DO NOT LOCK THE LID IN
PLACE. Simply place the lid upside
down on top of the pressure cooker
pot. This will avoid the risk of a
vacuum forming inside the cooker
during storage, which would make
the opening of the lid difficult. It will
also prevent stale odors from forming
inside the cooker.
7. Before using the Fagor Elite pressure
cooker, always check the handles,
the base handle, support grip, and
the lid handle to make sure that they
are securely screwed in place. If not,
tighten the handle screws with a
screwdriver.
8.
Replacement Parts:
Only use
authentic replacement parts
manufactured and distributed
by Fagor America, Inc. The use
of any unauthorized parts and or
attachments may cause unit failure
and will void any warranty protection
provided by the manufacturer. You
can order spare parts by calling
Fagor Customer Service Number at:
1-800-207-0806, or by going to the
online shop section of our website:
www.fagoramerica.com.
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