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HOW TO PRESSURE COOK FOODS
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 the
parts diagrams on pages 6 to 8.
1. Prepare the ingredients according to the directions in the selected pressure
cooking recipe. Pour liquid into the canner body, as specified in the recipe
or timetable. This liquid is usually water. However, some recipes will call
for other liquids, such as broth, juice, or wine.
2. Place the cooking rack in the canner, if called for in the recipe; refer to the
helpful hints on page 57 for guidance.
3.
Important:
Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear
before closing the cover; refer to the safety information on page 55.
Also check that the overpressure plug is seated properly in the cover and
the two metal pieces of the air vent/cover lock are securely fastened.
4. Place the cover on the canner, aligning the
V
mark on the cover with the
inverted
V
mark on the body handle (Fig. O, page 15).
Press down on the cover handles to compress the sealing ring and turn the
cover in the direction indicated to close (clockwise) until the cover handles
are above the body handles.
Do not rotate the cover beyond this point.
5. Position the canner on a level burner and range only. Using the canner on
a tilted burner or range may interfere with the operation of the pressure
regulator.
To avoid scratching the ceramic glass surface of a smooth-top or induction
range, check the bottom of the canner to be sure it is clean and free of
debris and does not have any nicks or scratches.
For electric coil, smooth-top, and induction ranges, use the element that
most closely matches the 9-inch diameter of the canner bottom. This is the
portion of the canner bottom which comes in contact with the element.
CAUTION!
Do not use on any outdoor LP gas burner or a gas range
over 12,000 BTU’s. Using too large of an element or over 12,000 BTU’s
may soften the canner and cause the bottom to warp. It may also result in
bodily injury or property damage.
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