WHAT IS A PRESSURE COOKER?
A pressure cooker is a saucepan with a special lid that locks securely into place
space.As the pressure cooker is heated, the dry air is automatically exhausted and
the moist, heated air is sealed inside,increasing the pressure within the cooker.
When the optimum pressure is reached, internal temkperatures in the cooker are
raised above the normal boiling point of water , causing foods to cook faster. The
higher pressure and temperature speed cooking and tenderize meats naturally.
Before using the pressure cooker for the first time , it is important to become
familiar with the various parts and features of the unit and to read the “ USING
YOUR PRESSURE COOKER” section. Here are some of the key components of
the pressure cooker:
GET TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
This pressure cooker is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Discover how fast and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of delicious meals that
focus on good health and nutrition while still tasting great. Designed for today’s fast
paced, health-conscious lifestyle, your pressure cooker is ideal for preparing fast ,
tasty meals designed to keep your family healthy and fit. Pressure-cooking
preserves flavors and nutrients, then derizes meat, and cooks foods three to ten
times faster than other methods.
The
PRESSURE REGULATO
R ①fits onto the STEAM VENT PIPE ②. When
the proper
operating pressure(15 lbs/sq.in.) is reached , the pressure regulator will
rock gently and control the pressure inside the cooker.
The gentle rocking motion of the pressure regulator is an indication that the proper
cooking pressure is being maintained.
The
SAFETY LOCK
③
automatically releases air from the unit as you begin
heating the pressure cooker. As pressure builds, the safety lock slides up, causing
the
LOCK PIN
④
to lock the cover place.The safety lock will be in the up position
when the cooker is pressuried. When the safety lock is in the down position, the
unit is depressuried and safe to open.
The
SEALING RING
⑥
fits around the inside rim of the lid ( see below) and
forms a pressure-tight seal between the
LID
⑦
and the
BODY
⑧
of the cooker. If
the vent pipe becomes clogged and excess pressure cannot be released
normally,steam is automatically released by the
OVEN PRESSURE PLUG
⑨.
This is a safety device and you should check its condition perodically
.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove the sealing ring by pulling it out of the inside rim of the lid. Wash the ring,
and body in warm soapy water to remove any packaging material and
