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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Pressure Cooker
1.
Inspect lid to make sure it was properly cleaned. Any dirt or grease left on the lid from
previous use will alter the Pressure Release Valve.
2.
Make sure to always have a timer ready for use.
3.
To remove lid, grasp handle, turn clockwise and lift.
4.
Add food and liquids as the recipe directs.
NOTE:
The total volume of food and liquid must
not exceed the MAX fill line (MAXIMUM CAPACITY) of the cooking pot. For foods such as
dried vegetables, or rice the total volume must not exceed ½ capacity.
NOTE:
Overfilling
may clog the Pressure Release Valve, which can cause excess pressure to develop.
Always use at least 1 cup liquid when pressure cooking for 10 minutes or less, or 2 cups of
liquid when cooking for more than 10 minutes; NEVER USE LESS.
5.
If the Silicone Sealing Gasket has been removed from lid, check to ensure flexible ring is
securely in place on the metal plate. Press down firmly to secure, making sure that the edge
of the lid is aligned properly with the rim of the cooking pot.
6.
To lock the lid in place, remove any food residue from upper rim of cooking pot to ensure a
proper seal. Place lid on pressure cooker and turn it counterclockwise into position.
7.
Select a burner size that most closely matches the diameter of the bottom of the pot.
8.
Slide the Pressure Regulator to the desired pressure level (High or Low). The Red Safety
Valve must be fully down to properly seal the pot before cooking.
NOTE:
When placing lid on pressure cooker, the Pressure Release Valve should be facing away
from user.
WARNING:
Hot steam released from Pressure Release Valve may result in injury if NOT
properly positioned.
9.
Turn your heat source to high to build pressure. The Red Safety Valve will lift up to indicate
pressure is rising. The selected pressure (Low/High) has been achieved once the Red Safety
Valve has risen
and
there is a steady stream of steam from the Pressure Release Valve.
10.
Pressure cooking will begin at this point. Reduce the heat source to maintain a slow, steady
stream of steam from the Pressure Release Valve. Make sure to start a timer at this point so
the food is properly cooked.
11.
Adjust the heat source up or down to maintain only a slow, steady stream of steam from the
Pressure Release Valve.
12.
The raised Red Safety Valve indicates you are cooking under pressure. The lid is double-
locked and cannot be opened.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LID WHILE PRESSURE
COOKING!
To Remove Lid
When your food has finished cooking, pressure must be released before opening the lid.
WARNING: USE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE.
(When releasing pressure, hot steam may
discharge from the Pressure Release Valve or Red Safety Valve.) When the Red Safety Valve is completely
down, turn the lid clockwise and lift to remove.
