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The cooker body can be used without the lid for
pre-frying foods i.e. to brown and seal meat. Always
remove the cooker from the heat source and allow
to cool slightly before adding the liquid, otherwise
the liquid could evaporate and leave an insufficient
amount for pressure cooking.
When pressure cooking times are short, such as
for vegetables and fruit, accurate timing is essential
to avoid overcooking.
If adapting a conventional recipe for pressure
cooking, a general guide is to calculate one-third
of the conventional cooking time.
For example, if the usual cooking time is one and a
half hours, the pressure cooking time is half an hour.
Calculate the amount of liquid required according
to the pressure cooking time and type of food.
This model of pressure cooker operates at 80kPa
(or 11.6lb/psi). The cooking times in pressure
cooker recipe books may have tested with cookers
at a different pressure to our models. Adjust the
cooking time up or down accordingly.
3. BASIC RULES OF PRESSURE COOKING
4. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning your pressure cooker
After every use, the pressure cooker should be
carefully cleaned and thoroughly dried before putting
away. The pressure cooker is not suitable for storing
food when not in use. Salted and acidic food will
mark the interior.
Only the cooker body is dishwasher safe. No not
put any other parts of the pressure cooker in a
dishwasher. We recommend this pressure cooker to
be hand washed by using a mild detergent and warm
water. Dry immediately and thoroughly.
To avoid damaging the surface of the pressure
cooker, do not use implements or cleaning materials
made from metals, hard materials or abrasives.
To remove stubborn food residuals on the inner
walls of the pressure cooker, use a suitable cleaning
solution mixed with warm water and leave to soak
until softened and ready to be cleaned.
Do not leave the exterior of the pressure cooker to
soak in water as this will damage the exterior finish.
To clean the lid, remove and wash the sealing ring
and regulator. Rinse the lid under running water. Do
not immerse the lid in water.
Make sure the steam release vent is clear. If it’s
blocked, remove the regulator and turn the lid upside
down and use a wooden skewer to gently clear the
blockage and rinse under a tap.
Discolouration
If the inside of the pressure cooker body becomes
discoloured due to hard or chalky water, or cooking
ingredients i.e. salt and oil, after normal cleaning,
any white spots or discolouration on the inner walls
and base of the pressure cooker can be removed
by wiping the surface with fresh lemon juice, then
rinse and dry immediately and thoroughly. If it does
not solve the problem, try to fill the pressure cooker
with 2/3 full of water (add a tablespoon of lemon
juice or vinegar added to the water) and heat for 15
minutes, allow it to cool and empty the heated water
safely. Rinse and dry. Alternatively, use a mild kitchen
stainless steel polisher to polish away any markings,
then rinse and dry immediately and thoroughly.
Maintenance
After each use, check whether the following parts
need maintenance. Do not attempt to dismantle any
other parts of the pressure cooker other than those
mentioned. Available replacements parts are listed in
the product specification section.
The body and lid
Check before each use if the body and the lid are in
good condition. If they show any signs of fatigue or
damage, stop using the pressure cooker.
Do not immerse the lid in water. Rinse the lid under
running warm water.
Care & Use Instructions
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