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RELEASE PRESSURE BY PRESSING
FINGERTIP CONTROL
5. How to Recognize Full Operating Pressure
For about two minutes after the placing of the pressure regulator,
there is no emission of steam. Then, steam starts coming out of the
pressure regulator slightly and keeps increasing until the escape of
steam reaches a constant level of intensity. The pressure cooker is now
at full operating pressure. When cooking, this is the point at which to
reduce the heat and start timing the recipe. When cooking, the time
between the start of the steam coming out of the pressure regulator
and the cooker reaching full operating pressure may vary from a few
seconds to about one minute depending upon the type and quantity
of food in the pressure cooker.
6. Maintaining Pressure on Reduced Heat
Once full pressure is reached, reduce heat from HIGH to MEDIUM
or lower. When cooking, the correct heat setting to maintain pressure
on reduced heat will vary with the type and quantity of food and also
your stove. The heat setting should be such that you can hear a low,
gentle and steady sound of escape of steam from the pressure regulator.
This sound is considerably less than the sound of the escape of steam
on high heat. Adjust the heat level as necessary to maintain the low,
gentle and steady sound of escape of steam.
Please remember that, particularly on electric heat, it may take some
time for heat level adjustments to have an effect on the escape of steam.
A little practice will make clear the correct heat setting and adjustments,
if any, that may be required.
7. Releasing Pressure
Turn off heat. Remove pressure cooker from heat. With the lid
handle pointing towards you, place fingertip on the depression on the
pressure regulator (the fingertip control). Press lightly to allow steam to
escape until the hissing sound has stopped completely. Steam will escape
in the opposite direction and reduce pressure in about 30 seconds.
8. Final Steps
Press fingertip control once again to ensure that there is zero
extra or unsafe pressure in the cooker. Open cooker. Empty out water.
Remove pressure regulator. Wipe dry body, lid and pressure regulator.
Store without closing the pressure cooker. Before cooking in your Futura,
READ THE REMAINING INSTRUCTIONS.
