Fig. R
Air vent/cover lock
Gasket
Fig. T
Sensor
Fig. S
Gasket
9
The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or
Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body.
Soak-
ing the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the pot is desired, do not soak for more than
2 hours as this may damage the nonstick finish.
CAUTION!
To prevent electrical shock, never pour water into the cooker body or immerse it or the power cord in water. Always be
sure the pot is COMPLETELY DRY before placing it back in the cooker body.
6. Clean the sensor, sensor arm, and plastic rim of the cooker body with a damp cloth. Avoid getting water inside the cooker body.
Occasionally
1. Remove the air vent/cover lock for cleaning. Place your finger over the top of the air vent/cover
lock on the cover (Fig. R) and remove the gasket from the underside of the cover (Fig. S). Push the
air vent/cover lock through the top of the cover. Wash it and the gasket in warm, soapy water. The
metal shaft may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad. Clean the cover hole with a small brush. After
cleaning, reinsert the metal shaft from the top side of the cover down through the cover hole. Place
a finger over the top of the air vent/cover lock and push the gasket onto the end of the metal shaft,
fitting it into the groove.
2. Carefully remove the gasket on the sensor (Fig. T) and wash it in warm, soapy water. Clean the
sensor with a damp cloth and place the gasket back on the sensor.
3. Wipe the outside of the cooker body with a damp cloth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
●
When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place. To prevent unpleasant odors from
lingering, store the unit with the cover inverted on the cooker body.
●
As is the case with all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooking pot with a
knife or other sharp utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface.
●
Do not strike the rim of the cooking pot with any cooking utensil. This could damage the rim
which may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.
●
The sealing ring and gasket for the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed,
cracked, or torn with normal use. When this happens, replace the sealing ring and/or the air vent/
cover lock gasket. This is routine replacement and not covered under the warranty.
Leakage between the cover and cooker body is usually caused by deterioration of the sealing ring
after prolonged use.
●
Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. If necessary, retighten with a ½ʺ wrench.
●
If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in Eau Claire, WI at
1-800-877-0441 for assistance.
●
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Fac-
tory Service Department (see page 28).
HELPFUL HINTS
●
Your favorite recipes may be adjusted for cooking in the pressure cooker by following the general directions in this manual. Use
the included timetables and recipes as a guide for specific foods and cooking times. There is very little evaporation during pressure
cooking, so the amount of liquid used should be decreased. A minimum of 2 cups of water or cooking liquid should always be
used for pressure cooking.
Of course, the easiest way to adapt your favorite conventional recipe is to find a similar recipe for pressure cooking in this book
and use it as a guide.
●
Use the cooking rack when it is desirable to cook foods out of the cooking liquid. When foods are pressure cooked out of the liq-
uid, flavors will not intermingle. Therefore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as they have similar cooking times.
If it is desirable to blend flavors, do not use the cooking rack.
●
Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker. Wine, beer, broth, fruit juices, and water all make excellent cook-
ing liquids.
●
It is the size and shape of the food pieces, rather than the quantity, that affects pressure cooking time. For example, 1 potato will
have the same cooking time as 6 potatoes of similar size. It is important to note the size of the food specified in the cooking time-
tables; if the pieces of food being cooked are of a size different than those noted, it will be necessary to adjust the cooking time.
●
If you have any questions on recipes, cooking times, or the operation of your pressure cooker, call our Test Kitchen at
1-800-368-2194 or contact us via our website www.GoPresto.com.
*Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company.
