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Using Separator Sets
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In the base of the 5 Litre cooker, use a minimum 1
1
/
2
cups/
360 ml water; in the base of the 6.5 Litre and 10 Litre cooker,
use a minimum 2 cups/480 ml water for the first 10 minutes of
pressure cooking time plus
1
/
2
cup/120 ml for every subsequent
10 minutes or part thereof.
•
To prevent discolouring aluminium when using separator sets or
containers in the Classic, Contura and Ceramic-Coated Contura,
add 1 teaspoon/5 ml lemon juice or vinegar for every 2 cups/
480 ml water in the base of the cooker. For Contura Black:
Do not add lemon juice or vinegar.
•
Each container can be used individually with or without the stand.
Containers can be used for steaming foods which are to be kept
out of water. Place container on grid if using without the stand.
When using containers with the stand, do not use the grid.
Separator
Set for
No. of
Containers
Individual
Container
Net Volume
May be Used in...
Classic
Contura and Contura Black
5 Litre
2
containers
Top
3
1
/
2
cups / 840 ml
5 Litre, 6.5 Litre, 8 Litre Tall,
8 Litre (Wide), 10 Litre, 12 Litre
6.5 Litre
Bottom
5 cups / 1.2 litres
6.5 Litre
3
containers
Top
3
1
/
2
cups / 840 ml
6.5 Litre, 8 Litre Tall,
10 Litre, 12 Litre
Nil
Middle
3
1
/
4
cups / 780 ml
Bottom
5 cups / 1.2 litres
10 Litre
3
containers
Top
4
3
/
4
cups / 1.1 litres
10 Litre, 12 Litre
Nil
Middle
3
1
/
2
cups / 840 ml
Bottom
8
1
/
2
cups / 2 litres
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Reheating/Thawing.
Containers or molds can be used to
reheat food, including precooked frozen food, in the cooker. To
reheat food: put food in the container. Cover with aluminium foil
those foods which you want to keep dry. Cooked rice should be
reheated uncovered. A container full of cooked rice will require
2 minutes pressure cooking time. A frozen dinner requires about
10 minutes at pressure. With experience you will be able to judge
the time. Add water according to the cooking time. Put grid
in cooker. Place container on grid. Close cooker. Bring to full
pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook the required time.
Remove cooker from heat. Release pressure immediately.
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The chart below gives useful information for the three types of
Separator Sets:
