OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
To Open the Pressure Cooker:
With the operating valve in the open position ( ), turn the upper handle towards the right, holding the
lower handle with the left hand. Lift the lid off when the mark on the lid is aligned with the centre of the
lower handle (see fig. A).
To close the Pressure Cooker:
Before closing the pressure cooker, please ensure that the pressure control valve is clear. Place the lid on
the body of the pressure cooker so that the triangular mark on the lid is aligned with the centre of the
lower handle. Press down lightly on the lid with the left hand and with the right hand, turn the upper
handle horizontally towards the left until it is directly over the lower handle and can move no further.
Now move the operating valve to position 1 for delicate foods or to position 2 for denser foods (fig. B).
Food Preparation Instructions:
Place the pressure cooker on the heat source. When the pressure control valve raises, letting steam escape,
reduce the heat so that a small amount of steam escapes. The cooking time indicated in the recipes and
cooking tables should be counted from this point. This will assure energy-efficient, healthy meal prepa-
ration.
It is essential to add a minimum of ¼ litres (1/2 cup) of water or some other liquid to the Lagostina
pressure cooker in order that steam can be produced. The pressure cooker should never be filled to more
than 2/3 of the maximum capacity (including liquid and other ingredients). Always avoid total evaporation
of liquid. Please see cooking table. When making sauces, make sure that they are not too thick. Give the
pressure cooker a shake before removing the lid to remove possible hot spots or depressions which might
have been created inside. This is recommended for cooking soups such as cream of lentil, etc. or vegeta-
bles such as chickpeas, etc.
If the pressure control valve stops releasing steam completely during the cooking process, turn the heat
higher on the stove.
If the pressure control valve releases steam too strongly, turn down the heat on the stove.
When the cooking time is finished, open the pressure cooker using the following methods:
1.
Once the pressure cooker is cool and the red pressure indicator has lowered naturally, push the
operating valve gently forward to the open position ( ) and open the pressure cooker.
2.
Wait until the red pressure indicator has lowered. You can speed up the process by placing the
pressure cooker in an empty sink under the tap and cooling it with cool water.
Do not attempt to open the pressure cooker while it is still hot or if steam
is still escaping from the pressure control valve.
NEVER SUBMERGE THE PRESSURE COOKER IN WATER
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