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HOW TO USE
To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these step-by-step instructions for pressure cooking. You may find it helpful
to refer back to Fig. A on page 2.
1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking recipe you have selected. Pour liquid into the stainless steel
body, as specified in the recipe or cooking chart. This liquid is usually water. However, some recipes will call for other liquids, such
as wine. Be sure not to overfill the pressure cooker (see page 4).
2. Place the trivet and steamer basket into the cooker, if called for in the recipe (see “HELPFUL
HINTS
” on page 6 for guidance on when to use). If using the trivet, position it in the cooker so
the loop ends are towards the bottom of the cooker (Fig. C).
3.
IMPORTANT:
Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear before closing the
cover (Fig. D). See safety information on page 4.
Holding the body handle with your left hand and the cover handle with your right hand, align
the ▼ mark on the cover with the ▲ mark on the body handle and place the cover on the cooker
body (Fig. E). Move the cover handle slightly until the cover drops into position.
4. Close the cover securely by rotating it clockwise until the cover handle lines up with the body
handle.
The pressure cooker is completely closed when the cover handle is directly above
the body handle (Fig . F) .
5. Push the PressureTru
indicator onto the vent pipe. You will hear it click into place. The lever
on the indicator should be centered over the blue air vent/cover lock for operation (Fig. G).
NOTE:
It may be necessary to apply slight pressure when positioning the PressureTru
indicator
on the vent pipe.
6. Using a high heat setting on your stove, heat the pressure cooker. As pressure is building, a small
amount of steam will be released from the PressureTru
indicator.
NOTE:
The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few times when cooking first begins
and steam will be noticeable. You may also hear a popping sound and see some condensation
between the cover and body. All of these are normal indications that pressure is building and
air is being exhausted from the pressure cooker. At the point the air is fully exhausted from the
cooker, the air vent/cover lock will slide fully up and lock the cover on. It will remain in this
position until pressure is released (Fig. H).
7. As pressure builds up in the cooker, the blue 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. Cooking time begins when the stem reaches desired level (Fig. I). When
the desired pressure is reached, adjust heat so stem stays at that position.
NOTE:
If the stem rises above the second band, the PressureTru
indicator will vent excess
pressure and you will hear a constant hissing sound. If this occurs, lower heat to reduce pressure
to desired setting. Failure to reduce heat will allow excess steam to vent from the PressureTru
indicator causing too much liquid to be lost. Food may scorch and/or the cooker may become
damaged. Never leave your pressure cooker unattended at high heat settings.
8. When cooking time is complete, turn off burner. If using an electric stove, remove pressure cooker
from burner.
9. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or cooking chart instructions. If the instructions say
“Let the pressure drop of its own accord,” set the pressure cooker aside to cool until pressure is
completely reduced. If the instructions state, “Release pressure quickly,” you can release pressure
safely using either of the following quick cool methods:
A) Cool the pressure cooker under a running water
faucet or pour cold water over it; be sure that the
stream of water does not come into contact with the
PressureTru
indicator. Do this until pressure is
completely reduced. Pressure is completely reduced
when the air vent/cover lock has dropped and the
stem in the PressureTru
indicator has dropped to
the down position (Fig. H).
Fig . F
Vent
Pipe
Fig . D
Loop
Ends
Position the trivet in the cooker
so the loop ends are towards the
cooker bottom.
Fig . C
Air Vent/
Cover Lock
Lever
PressureTru
Indicator
Fig . G
▼ Mark
▲ Mark
Fig . E
NOTE:
Cover is shown in open
position. Rotate clockwise to close.
Stem
Air Vent/Cover Lock in DOWN Position.
No Pressure in Unit.
Fig . H
Air Vent/Cover Lock in UP Position.
Pressure in Unit.
