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2.  

Cold Water Release Method:

 

this method is used to release 
pressure as quickly as possible, 
and is primarily used for vegetables, 
seafood and other tender foods 
that can quickly overcook. To use 
this method, remove the pressure 
cooker from the burner, place in the 
sink and run cold tap water gently 
over the lid until steam dissipates 
and the pressure indicator is 
lowered (Fig 11). When putting the 
cooker in the sink, 

tilt it so the 

cold water will run down the sides

 

of the cooker. Once the pressure 
has been released completely and 
the pressure indicator has dropped, 
go to step # 4 in this section. 
NEVER IMMERSE THE PRESSURE 
COOKER IN WATER.

3.  

Automatic Release Method:

 When 

using the automatic release method, 
turn the dial on the operating valve 
to the steam release position (steam 
drawing position, fig. 8), and the steam 
will be released automatically. Once the 
steam has totally been released and 
the pressure indicator has dropped, go 
to #4 in this section (below).

4.    After all the pressure has been released 

and the yellow pressure indicator has 
dropped, slide the pressure cooker 
lock down towards the end of the 
handle (fig. 5). Hold the pot handle 
with your left hand and slide the lid 
handle to the right with your right 
hand. 

Even though you have already 

released the pressure, never open 
the pressure cooker towards your 
face since there may be intense 
cooking steam still inside the unit. 

To avoid the risk of scalding, let the 
droplets of condensed water drip 
back from the lid into the cooker.

5.  Opening during cooking. If you should 

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 SPLENDID Pressure 

Cooker is made of high-quality, heavy 
gauge, 18/10 stainless steel.

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Summary of Contents for Splendid

Page 1: ...1 FAGOR SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER USER S MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...Pressure After Cooking Care and Cleaning 11 Cleaning the operating valve Basic instructions for cooking 13 Fresh and frozen vegetables Fresh and dried fruits Dried beans and other legumes Grains Meat...

Page 3: ...ware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can foam froth and sputter and clog the pressures release...

Page 4: ...f the unit is too full with food and liquid 6 Before cooking make sure that the gasket is in good condition and in place and that the operating valve is free of food particles that could clog it up Se...

Page 5: ...In addition to being manufactured in a more environmentally respectful way pressure cookers save you energy in the kitchen too Compared to traditional cooking methods cooking with a pressure cooker sa...

Page 6: ...ontains important components vital to the use of the pressure cooker To reduce the risk of burns or spills the lid and pot handle should be positioned so that it is turned inward towards the back of t...

Page 7: ...om of the pressure cooker pot has a thermo heat conductive base comprised of three layers of metal The first layer is stainless steel which is safe for contact with food In view of the fact that alumi...

Page 8: ...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 r...

Page 9: ...f the lid to lock it Fig 7 If you don t push the lock to the closed position the cooker will not build any pressure This is a safety measure designed to prevent accidental opening of the cooker while...

Page 10: ...rner is not too low there should always be some steam coming out of the operating valve If there is no more steam coming out of the operating valve and or the pressure indicator drops raise the heat u...

Page 11: ...ld the pot handle with your left hand and slide the lid handle to the right with your right hand Even though you have already released the pressure never open the pressure cooker towards your face sin...

Page 12: ...r 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...

Page 13: ...cratching the bottom For soups and stocks do not fill pressure cooker over 1 2 full Remember to ALWAYS use some cooking liquid Operating the cooker without any cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to...

Page 14: ...orn half 7 minutes Zucchini Summer 1 inch slices 8 minutes Fresh and dried fruit Fresh fruit Wash and pit or core fruit If you prefer peel and slice it Cook fruit in a steamer or pasta basket when pos...

Page 15: ...PPROXIMATE COOKING TIME Azuki beans 4 5 minutes Beans white 5 7 minutes Beans scarlet red 10 12 minutes Beans black 8 10 minutes Beans colored 4 6 minutes Pigeon peas 7 9 minutes Chick peas 10 12 minu...

Page 16: ...y with vegetables begin by cooking the meat in stock or another liquid Subtract from the cooking time recommended for the meat the cooking time of the vegetable ingredient which takes longest to cook...

Page 17: ...to Use in the Pressure Cooker It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe for use in a pressure cooker For the most part soups stews braised and slow roasted meats and poultry and slow simmered recipes...

Page 18: ...e has been reached it might be for one of the following reasons 1 The nuts and screws on the handle have loosened 2 The gasket has not been oiled 1 Make sure the lower handle is screwed tight to the p...

Page 19: ...any remaining food particles Remove with a toothpick 3 The safety valve must be replaced Contact the Fagor Customer Service Department at 1 800 207 0806 or email at info fagoramerica com PROBLEM REAS...

Page 20: ...it might be because the the pressure lock has not been moved to the open position 1 Use the automatic or the cold water release method to release any remaining pressure Make sure the pressure indicato...

Page 21: ...ly grab the hot jars 3 Ladle to scoop food into the jars 4 Bubble freer to prevent bubbles of air from remaining trapped in the jar and causing contamination 5 Jar Wrench to close the lids safely 6 Ma...

Page 22: ...g lid firmly against the jar to form a high vacuum Screw bands are not needed on stored jars They can be removed easily after jars are cooled When removed washed dried and stored in a dry area screw b...

Page 23: ...ase method for pressure canning Never use the automatic release method to hasten the reduction in pressure when canning foods When the pressure cooker is depressurized unlock the lid and tilt the far...

Page 24: ...e for tiny nicks If necessary change the jar Always use a new properly prepared lid and reprocess using the same processing time The quality of reprocessed food is poor Instead of reprocessing unseale...

Page 25: ...f information about home canning is The National Center for Home Food Preservation www uga edu nchfp index html HOME CANNING RECIPES Pasta Sauce Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 20 minutes high...

Page 26: ...and lower into pressure cooker with 2 3 inches of hot water Process for 90 minutes high pressure setting Cucumber Soup Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 40 minutes high pressure setting Ingredien...

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