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Overpressure Plug. The purpose of this is to eliminate the cold air inside the cooker at the start of cooking.
However, if during cooking, steam continues to escape, make sure the Overpressure Plug is clean and the
red center pin is in the correct position. Remember to only open your cooker when the pressure is down.
If the Overpressure Plug continues to leak replace it with a new one.
WHEN SHOULD I REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET?
The lifespan of your Rubber gasket depends on the type of food and how frequently you use your Pressure
Cooker. If you notice steam escaping between the body and the lid (as long as the gasket and lid are
clean and properly installed), stretch the Rubber Gasket slightly and test it again. Should the leakage
continue, replace it with a new and original one.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF, DURING COOKING, STEAM STOPS COMING OUT OF THE VENT TUBE?
Turn off the heat and wait while your Pressure Cooker cools to room temperature. Open it and remove the
Pressure Control, check the Vent Tube against the light and clean it with wire, check the level of food and
water (if in excess remove part of it), close the lid correctly, replace he Pressure Control and resume
cooking.
WHAT MAKES THE RUBBER GASKET STRETCH, SHRINK, SWELL OR STIFFEN?
The stretching or 'swelling' may occur when there is accumulation of grease from the food or excessive
oiling. Wash it thoroughly after each use. Stiffness or shrinkage is caused by pressure, heat and age. If
this occurs, replace with a new one.
WHEN COOLING MY PRESSURE COOKER UNDER THE WATER TAP, IT WHISTLES; IS THIS
DANGEROUS?
While being cooled under water, initial pressure is quickly reduced producing a vacuum. The whistle is
produced by the incoming air. This is normal and not dangerous.
WHAT MAKES THE COOKER LID HARD TO CLOSE?
In a new cooker, the gasket is dry and often very snug fitting. Pressing down on the cover with one hand,
while you close the cooker with the other will often help. You may lubricate the gasket with cooking oil or
shortening for the first two or three uses. Caution: Excessive lubrication will cause the gasket to swell and
not fit properly.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE PRESSURE COOKER IS OPERATING CORRECTLY?
As long as the cooker lid is closed, that is lid handle directly over pan handle and the Pressure Control is
gently rocking or jiggling you can be sure the cooker is maintaining the proper internal pressure. The
Pressure Cooker never need to be tested or adjusted for accuracy.
COOKING TIMETABLES
How to Adapt Your Own Recipes to Pressure Cooking
The recipes in this book are only a start; most foods that can be boiled, steamed, or braised are suitable
for pressure cooking. By following a few simple guidelines, you can adapt your favorite recipes for
pressure cooking.
1.
Use the timetables and recipes in this book to determine pressure, cooking time, amount of
liquid, and cooling method for use in your own recipes.
2.
you may use other liquids such as wine, beer, broth, tomato juice, etc. in place of an equal
amount of water, but
do not use milk or milk products
as they boil over and scorch
easily.
3.
You may cook different foods together. If they require different cooking times, just start the
food with the longest cooking time first, and add the others later; as in conventional
cooking.
