4
If either the air vent/cover lock or the stem in the
PressureTru
indicator remain in the raised position,
there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Con-
tinue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops and
the stem in the PressureTru
indicator has dropped
to the down position (Fig. H).
B) Rotate the lever on the PressureTru
indicator either
clockwise or counterclockwise to release pressure
(Fig. J). Steam will be rapidly released.
WARNING!
To prevent steam burns, always
rotate the lever towards you so the steam vents away from you.
CAUTION!
When using this method, be certain that the recipe calls for the quick release
of pressure and that you have followed all of the pressure cooker safety rules below
and on page 5. Otherwise, liquid and/or food particles may be released along with the
steam. This not only can be messy, but also can result in burns.
NOTE:
You can stop the release of pressure at any time by turning the lever on the
PressureTru
indicator (Fig. K) so it is once again centered over the air vent/cover lock.
If necessary, finish reducing pressure quickly by cooling the pressure cooker under a
running water faucet or pour cold water over it until pressure is completely reduced.
10. After pressure has been completely reduced, pull the PressureTru
indicator straight up off
the vent pipe, grasping the black cap (Fig. K).
Always remove the PressureTru
indicator
before opening the cover .
11. To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the ▼ on the cover aligns with the ▲ mark
on the body handle. Then, lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If the
cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the unit.
Do not force the cover off .
Continue to cool the pressure cooker until the air vent/cover lock has dropped and the cover
turns easily. After removing cover, look through the vent pipe to make sure it is clear. If it is
blocked or partially blocked, clean it with a small brush or pipe cleaner.
12. If you have used the steamer basket, use pot holders to grasp the two handles on the sides of the steamer basket and carefully lift the
basket out of the cooker. Food is ready to serve.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly and deliciously. If used properly, your pressure cooker is one of the
safest appliances in your kitchen. To ensure safe operation, make sure you always observe the following simple rules whenever you use
the pressure cooker:
1.
Never overfill the pressure cooker.
Many foods tend to expand when cooked. If the cooker
is overfilled, expansion of food may cause the vent pipe to become blocked or clogged. If
the vent pipe becomes blocked, it cannot relieve excess pressure.
Therefore, never fill the cooker above the ⅔ fill line. There are a few foods such as rice, grains,
dry beans and peas, and soups which expand so much or foam and froth while cooking that
the cooker should never be filled above the ½ fill line.
For your convenience, both the ⅔ and ½ full levels are marked by indentations on the side of
the pressure cooker body (see Fig. L). The upper marking indicates the ⅔ full level and the
lower the ½ full level. In addition, in each section of the recipes you will find instructions
on the maximum fill level for each type of food.
When cooking any food, do not let any portion extend above the maximum fill mark.
Follow specific recipe for the amount of
liquid that should be added to the pressure cooker. The liquid will not necessarily come up to the fill line.
Reminder: When cooking rice, grains, dry beans and peas, and soups, the cooker should never be more than ½ full .
2.
Always add cooking liquid .
If an empty pressure cooker is left on a hot burner or if a cooker boils dry and is left on a heated burner,
the cooker will overheat excessively causing possible discoloration and/or damage to the cooker.
3.
Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear .
If the vent pipe is blocked, it cannot function
as it should and thus cannot relieve excess pressure. Pressure may then build to unsafe levels. To clean the vent pipe, see page 5.
4.
Always fully close the pressure cooker .
The cooker is fully closed when the cover handle is directly above the body handle. Your
⅔ Fill Line
½ Fill Line
Fig . L
LOW PRESSURE
HIGH PRESSURE
One Band
Two Bands
Fig . I
Air Vent/Cover Lock
PressureTru
Indicator Cap
Stem
Lever
Fig . K
PressureTru
Indicator Lever
Air Vent/
Cover
Lock
Fig . J
