16. Do not use this pressure cooker for cooking without liquids.
17. Do not use any parts or attachments other than the ones supplied by
or specified by the manufacturer. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may result in injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
FIRST USE
Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan in which air is steam is sealed inside
creating pressure within the unit. Under pressure, internal temperatures
in the cooker are raised above the normal boiling point of water, causing
foods to cook faster. At 15 pounds of pressure, a temperature of 250°F (or
121°C) is reached inside the pressure cooker. This higher temperature speeds
cooking. The moist steam atmosphere also tenderizes meats naturally.
It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure
cooker and to read the complete manual before using the unit for the first
time.
Before the first use, remove the sealing ring by simply pulling it out of the
inside rim of the cover. Wash sealing ring, cover and body in hot, sudsy
water. Rinse all parts with warm water and dry. Then replace the sealing
ring, being careful to fit it correctly.
• The pressure cooker should be used on a steady surface. Don’t put the
pressure cooker on an electric stove that has a bigger plate’s diameter than
the cooker’s bottom. When cooking on a gas stove, the fire must not reach
the cooker’s body (Fig. 2).
(Fig. 2)
• Be careful not to point the safety valve window to an area where people
may walk by.
• If steam sprays out from safety valve or the sealing ring is squeezed out
from the safety valve window, the fire must be turned off immediately. The
problem must be found and solved before using again.
• Be very careful when moving the cooker with pressure. Carry it
horizontally and lay down gently. Do not bump it.
• Don’t open the cooker when there is pressure inside. Don’t cook when the
lid is not closed well.
• Don’t store salt, soy sauce, alkali, sugar, vinegar, or steam water inside the
cooker for a long time. Clean and dry it every time after using.
• Don’t use for dry heating. Do not use for frying or baking food.
• Recommended volume of food inside the pressure cooker:
Less than 2/3 of the cooker for non-expansive food such as meat, vegetables,
etc. (Fig. 3); Less than 1/4 of the cooker for expansive food such as rice, beans,
etc. (Fig. 4)
