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Care and Cleaning

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DO NOT KNOCK

PRECISELY CONTOURED RIM

DO NOT KNOCK

PRECISELY CONTOURED LID CURL

 

For the Futura Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker:  all the information  

in this section applies to the Futura Stainless Steel cooker 

except

 as 

stated on pages 30 and 31.  

 

To get the best use from your Futura Pressure Cooker, observe the 

following directions.  

Body and Lid

  Remove label, wash, rinse and dry cooker before use (do not wash 

 

in a dishwasher).  

  Remove any adhesive with vegetable oil.  

  Do not hit or knock the rim of the cooker body with a ladle, spoon  

 

or any other object and protect the edge of the lid from dents  

 

which may disturb sealing.  

  Do not leave food or water in the cooker for more than 8 hours.   

 

Do not leave the cooker lying in water or with dirty dishes for  

 

long.  Chemicals and natural salts in the water and decomposing  

 

food can cause pitting of the metal.  Do not leave salted liquid,  

 

vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise or mustard in the cooker.  Never  

 

add salt to the cooker when there is no liquid in the cooker.  First  

 

add the liquid, warm it, then add the salt and stir until the salt is  

 

completely dissolved.  

Handles

 

  Plastic handles are liable to break under a blow.  

  Do not attempt to remove the “play“ provided for the lid handle bar 

 

where it is attached to the lid.  The

 “play“ is essential for proper sealing.  

Rubber Sealing Ring

  Do not stretch the sealing ring, particularly when it is hot, as it  

 

may distort. 

  Replace the sealing ring when it no longer seals, becomes hard or  

 

cracked.  Before replacing at the first sign of not sealing, however,  

 

check that the sealing ring is sitting flush in the lid curl and that  

 

the lid is properly centered.  Sometimes just moving the sealing  

 

ring around stops the leak.  

General Cleaning

  DO NOT WASH PRESSURE COOKER OR ANY OF ITS PARTS IN A  

 DISHWASHER.

  Always wash and dry every surface of the cooker soon after use.   

 

Food, if not removed, can corrode the metal over a period of time.

  Wash all parts of the cooker in hot water with a mild soap or  

 

detergent and a dishcloth or sponge.  The pressure regulator can  

 

be cleaned with a jet of water to clear the holes inside.  Rinse and 

 

wipe dry.

  Carefully remove the sealing ring when washing the lid. Gently  

 

wipe or wash and rinse the sealing ring without stretching it. If  

 

food is lodged in the lid curl, remove the sealing ring and clean  

 

the lid curl with the short end of the cleaning brush (described  

 

alongside). Dry lid and sealing ring thoroughly before reassembling.

Summary of Contents for Hard Anodised

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAINLESS STEEL HARD ANODISED...

Page 2: ...pressure See Food Preparation Instructions i e Product Information on page 7 15 Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles mac...

Page 3: ...in Benelux 15533 2011 Copyright reserved All Rights Reserved Edited and published by Neil Vasudeva on behalf of Hawkins Cookers Limited Printed in 2011 at Usha Multigraphs Pvt Ltd Lower Parel Mumbai...

Page 4: ...orward toward the short handle till it touches the wall of the cooker body Wrong Right Move lid handle towards body handle Lower rest of lid into cooker body by slight twist of wrist of hand holding l...

Page 5: ...ght Push the lid forward towards the short handle Move the lid handle to the right to the position shown and Raise lid edge out of cooker body with a slight twist of wrist of hand holding lid handle M...

Page 6: ...s faster in a pressure cooker you save fuel and therefore money Scientific literature indicates that certain nutritive elements such as proteins and vitamins are better retained by pressure cooking St...

Page 7: ...the pressure cooker due to the protection given to it by the rim of the lid Extra thick Base The base stays flat and heats quickly and evenly It is ideal for light frying before pressure cooking and f...

Page 8: ...more than one third the capacity of the cooker if sprouting still occurs reduce quantity further suitably until sprouting stops The two third and half levels are indicated inside the cooker body as Ma...

Page 9: ...HER SIDE UP faces down With the pressure regulator detached and sealing ring removed the top view of the lid shows the lid curl the steam vent the metal handle and the plastic handle The steam vent is...

Page 10: ...s will allow the escape of steam Always keep the steam vent clean and check before every use by looking through it If the normal escape of steam is blocked the safety valve will operate The safety val...

Page 11: ...regulator from steam vent Look through steam vent and ensure it is clear Check and adjust the seating of the sealing ring on the lid curl by patting down snugly Close cooker without pressure regulator...

Page 12: ...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 he...

Page 13: ...recipes to pressure cooking care should be taken not to add too much liquid always ensuring there is enough liquid for the entire cooking time see page 13 Pressure cooking retains flavours so season w...

Page 14: ...y from heat before adding liquid to the cooker It is a safety requirement that deep frying involving more than 1 2 cup oil or frying for more than 20 minutes at a time is not done in the hard anodised...

Page 15: ...ura pressure cooker 1 Allow to cool naturally means to remove the cooker from heat and leave it until the pressure has dropped to normal and the lid can be opened This takes from 10 to 20 minutes depe...

Page 16: ...20 ml 3 4 cup 12 tablespoons 180 ml 1 cup 16 tablespoons 240 ml 4 cups 1 quart 960 ml 1 liter 1000 ml Weight Metric Equivalent 28 g rounded off to 30 g 1 oz 450 g 16 oz 1 lb 1 kg 2 2 lb Length Measure...

Page 17: ...r is clear Drain Various stocks spices and flavourings may be added to rice When frying rice stir gently with a wooden spoon to avoid breaking the grains 1 cup of dry rice yields 2 to 3 cups cooked ri...

Page 18: ...thickness of the roast affect the cooking time Short fat roasts take longer to cook than long flat roasts Boneless and rolled roasts take longer to cook than roasts with bones Allow enough space arou...

Page 19: ...l to Half 60 Allow to cool naturally Veal Arm Steak 1 2 inch 1 3 cm thick No 1 cup 12 Allow to cool naturally 11 2 inch 3 8 cm thick No 1 cup 20 Allow to cool naturally Roast rump or shoulder boned an...

Page 20: ...iately When pressure cooking seafood even a few extra seconds can overcook Do not leave the 19 Poultry Pressure Cooking Chart Poultry Description Use Grid Pressure Cooking Time in Minutes Pressure Rel...

Page 21: ...bage Quartered 1 cup 5 6 depending on size Carrots Sliced foil on grid 1 2 cup 1 Whole baby or large cut into halves lengthwise 1 2 cup 2 Whole 1 cup 4 7 depending on size Cauliflower Flowerettes 1 2...

Page 22: ...Rutabagas Cut into 1 inch 2 5 cm pieces 1 cup 5 Spinach Stalks removed 1 2 cup 0 Squash Acorn Halved seeds removed 1 cup 7 Squash Zucchini Cut into 1 2 inch 1 3 cm slices 1 2 cup 1 2 depending on size...

Page 23: ...s 5 22 Black Turtle Beans 7 23 Black eyed Beans 6 15 Cranberry Beans 10 30 Flageolet Beans 10 23 Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas 12 48 Great Northern Beans 5 35 Kidney Beans 11 40 Lentils Do not soak 6 Mung...

Page 24: ...ot required A standard proportion is 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of legumes The quantity of water can be reduced or increased according to your experience Be sure the legumes are well covered with...

Page 25: ...cup 2 cups 6 21 2 cups 30 Red Beans 3 4 cup 2 cups 6 21 2 cups 30 Small Navy Beans 3 4 cup 2 cups 5 3 cups 30 Soybeans Add 1 tablespoon 3 4 cup 2 cups 25 21 4 cups 50 vegetable oil to reduce frothing...

Page 26: ...or legumes and similar foods Use grid as a coaster or pad for the hot cooker body except on fine furniture Separators In the base of the cooker use a minimum 1 cup 240ml water for the first 10 minute...

Page 27: ...e cookers except the 2 Liter 3 Liter and 4 Liter Molds made of oven proof metal glass or ceramic can also be used if they fit inside the cooker A mold should fit inside the cooker such that the top of...

Page 28: ...es Plastic handles are liable to break under a blow Do not attempt to remove the play provided for the lid handle bar where it is attached to the lid The play is essential for proper sealing Rubber Se...

Page 29: ...move Avoid baked on fat or gravy stains wipe off any fat or gravy on the cooker base before placing on hot stove Ensure stove surface in contact with pressure cooker is free of fat drippings If you do...

Page 30: ...ntralize the lid edge of lid Dent on lid or rim Repair or replace of cooker dented part Sealing ring not Check the sealing seated properly ring and adjust the seating properly Sealing ring is Replace...

Page 31: ...rying or other residue attached to base Care and Cleaning Follow the instructions on pages 27 and 28 except for the following 1 Body and Lid First paragraph The stainless steel cooker body and grid ma...

Page 32: ...nse and dry If your cooker is still not clean try one of the following procedures Soak the cooker for 2 hours in a solution of 1 tablespoon 15 ml baking soda per cup 240 ml of water sufficient to cove...

Page 33: ...0 16 SAFETY VALVE FOR STAINLESS STEEL FUTURA F50 12 32 F10 12 For spare parts and or assistance contact Hawkins Cookers Limited Maker Tower F 101 Cuffe Parade Mumbai 400 005 India Fax 91 22 2218 1190...

Page 34: ...while one person turns the handle screw anti clockwise will make it easier Sealing Ring Replacement If leakage develops along the rim of the cooker body which is not due to the misalignment of the lid...

Page 35: ...y into the metal threads molded into the plastic handle The screw towards the end of the handle also holds the latch For most sizes of the Futura Pressure Cooker the plastic handles need a nut and scr...

Page 36: ...Space for Your Notes Recipes 35...

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