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8. What does it mean when E3 appears in the display window and the unit stops working?
The cooker has overheated . You likely operated the unit in pressure cooking mode with insufficient or no liquid . Should this occur,
unplug the unit and allow it to cool . Then remove the cover and add liquid to the cooker . Plug the unit back in, place the cover on,
and reprogram the cooker .
9. Sometimes my food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time. When I try to put the cover back on the cooker,
so I can cook it longer, the cover will not close. How can I get the cover closed?
Allow the pressure cooker to cool slightly . When the cooker is still hot, the air vent/cover lock will lift, preventing you from closing
the cover . Before placing the cover back on, be sure the quick pressure release valve is in the
STEAM OUT
position . Once the cover
is closed, move the lever to the
COOK
position .
10. What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired?
With the cover removed, press
SAUTÉ
and allow the excess liquid to evaporate . Next time you prepare the same recipe, you may
want to use less liquid .
11. I believe I am thoroughly cleaning my cooker, but sometimes I notice the odor of my last meal remains in the cooker. Is there
something I am doing wrong?
The sealing ring is made of silicone . Silicone has many wonderful properties but it does tend to retain odors . Over time, the odor
will dissipate .
12. What does it mean when E1, E2, E4, or E5 appear in the display window and the unit stops working?
This means something internally has become damaged, been tampered with, or is defective . The unit will be inoperable if you get
one of these codes . You should unplug the unit and contact our Customer Service Department . Call weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or email us through our website at www .GoPresto .com/contact .
Pressure Cooking Recipes
Soups and Stews
This pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stews . Included are a few favorite recipes . If you have a favorite recipe
of your own, try it using one of the recipes in this book as your guide . If adding dry beans and peas, they first must be soaked according
to the directions on page 16 .
CAUTION!
Do not pressure cook soups containing barley, rice, pasta, grains, split peas, and dried soup mixes because they have a tendency
to foam, froth, and sputter and could block the vent pipe . These foods should be added to the soup after pressure cooking .
FOR SOUPS AND STEWS, DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER ½ FULL!
Classic Chicken Soup
1½ pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skinned
1 cup celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
• • • • • • •
1½ cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Add chicken, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and water to cooking pot . Close cover . Place quick pressure release valve on vent
pipe . Press
SOUP
and then adjust time to 10 minutes . When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its own accord . Remove chicken to a
cutting board and allow to cool . Strain stock by pouring through a large sieve; discard solids . Return stock to cooking pot; add carrots
and celery . Press
CANCEL
. Close cover . Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe . Press
VEGETABLES–HIGH
and then adjust
time to 3 minutes . Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones and cut into bite-size pieces . When cooking time is up, quickly release pres-
sure . Return chicken to cooking pot and add onions; allow to heat through .
Makes 7 cups
