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sealing ring or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and over-
pressure plug be replaced at least every two years.
11. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the
pressure cooker.
12. As pressure builds in the cooker, the stem in the PressureTru
indicator will rise. LOW PRESSURE
is reached when the first
band is visible. HIGH PRESSURE is reached when the second band is visible. When the desired pressure is reached, lower the
heat to maintain pressure at that setting. Failure to reduce heat will cause pressure to continue to build. If this occurs, excess
steam will vent from the PressureTru
indicator, which will cause liquid to evaporate and food may scorch and/or the cooker
may be damaged.
13.
CAUTION!
Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTU’s.
14. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure canning.
15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new
Presto
Pressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy
it is to prepare a wide variety of delicious foods, especially
foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with
good taste.
The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat
today. It’s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that
help keep us healthy and fit. It preserves flavors and nutrients,
tenderizes leaner cuts of meat and, best of all, it cooks foods
three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods. And,
it’s even possible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker
at the same time without the flavors intermingling.
We have included recipes for some traditional family favorites
that are especially well suited to the many advantages of pres-
sure cooking. For your convenience, we have also provided
nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book.
To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to
read the “GETTING ACQUAINTED” section below.
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a very special cover that locks in place. Air is automatically exhausted and steam is sealed
inside creating pressure within the unit. Under pressure, internal temperatures in the cooker are raised above the normal boiling point of
water, causing foods to cook faster. At LOW PRESSURE
, a temperature of 232°F (or 111°C) is reached inside the pressure cooker. At
HIGH PRESSURE
, a temperature of 244°F (or 118°C) is reached inside the pressure cooker. These higher temperatures speed cooking
and the moist steam atmosphere tenderizes meats naturally.
It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure cooker (Fig. A) and to read
the “HOW TO USE
” section beginning on page 3 before using the unit for the first time.
Before the first use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. B) by simply pulling it out of the inside rim of the
cover (Fig. A). Set PressureTru
indicator aside.
Wash sealing ring, cover, body, trivet, and steamer basket (Fig. A) in hot, sudsy water to remove any
packaging material and white manufacturing lubricant.
Do not wash PressureTru
indicator as
water may damage parts .
Rinse all parts with warm water and dry. Then, replace the sealing ring,
being careful to fit it under the stop tabs (Fig. B) which are located on the inside rim of the cover.
Stop Tab
Sealing Ring
Fig . B
PressureTru
Indicator
Vent Pipe
Air Vent/
Cover Lock
Cover
Stainless Steel Body
Steamer Basket
Cover Handle
Sealing Ring
Overpressure Plug
Trivet
Stem
Body Handle
Fig . A