Innova Pressure Cooker Quick Guide
Before using this Quick Guide, please ensure that you have reviewed the Important Safeguards and
Manufacturer Recommendations in the user manual provided.
Parts of a Pressure Cooker
Accessories
pot
specifically
designed for
pressure cooking
thermo heat conductive
base
for even heat distribution
helper handle
for added
stability
safety
vent
operating valve
to select high
pressure, low pressure, steam
release or clean.
pressure lock
to
securely close the lid
pressure indicator
that lifts when
there is pressure
silicone gasket
inside lid
to seal
in pressure
10 Helpful Tips & Tricks
•
Fagor Pressure Cookers are only for domestic, household use – not
commercial use
•
Fagor Pressure Cookers are not oven safe
•
When opening the lid after pressure cooking, the steam will be very
hot so make sure to open the lid facing away from you
Warnings:
Please make sure to read the complete list of warnings in the manual
Steamer basket
adds versatility
allowing you to
steam vegetables,
fish and more
trivet
to
support the
steamer basket
or a rack
Included with the 6 qt, 8 qt , 10 qt and Set sizes. All of them include a tempered glass lid that
turns the pressure cooker pot into a traditional stockpot.
1.
Always use at least ½ cup of cooking liquid if you’re cooking for 10
minutes or less or 2 cups of water if you’re cooking for more than 10
minutes.
2.
Never fill the pot more than 2/3 full with food and more than ½ full with
liquid
3.
It’s always better to undercook than overcook. If food needs to be
cooked longer, do so in 1-5 minute intervals under pressure.
4.
The lid will not open if the pressure indicator is still up and there is
pressure in the pot. Wait until the pressure if fully released from the pot
and the lock should unlock.
5.
Automatic release is when you move the operating valve to steam
release. Natural release is when you let the pressure dissipate on its
own (this can take up to 30 minutes)
6.
To adapt conventional recipes into pressure cooking recipes, cut back
on cooking time at least 40-70% and use enough liquid.
7.
Brown or sauté foods first for extra flavor. Be sure to deglaze the pot to
add more flavor.
8.
For high altitudes, increase the cooking time by 5% for every 1,000 feet
above the first 2,000 feet
9.
The pot is dishwasher safe. Wash the lid and gasket with soapy, warm
water and dry well.
10. Store your pressure cooker with the lid upside down on top of the pot
