Air Vent/Cover
Lock in UP Position.
Pressure in Unit.
Air Vent/Cover Lock
in DOWN Position.
No Pressure in Unit.
Fig. K
Fig. L
as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal during
initial use.
Cooking pressure is reached when the pressure regulator be-
gins a rocking motion. Cooking time starts at this point.
NOTE: The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few
times when cooking first begins as it automatically exhausts
air from the
pressure cooker.
Steam will be
noticeable. This
is normal. When
pressure begins to
build, it slides up,
locking the cover
on. Once the
cooker has sealed, the air vent/cover lock will remain in the up
position until pressure is released (Fig. K).
9. Allow pressure regulator to rock vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes
and then slowly turn the heat control down, stopping just at
the point where the pilot light goes out. As cooking proceeds,
the heat control will cycle on and off periodically to provide
the heat needed to maintain the proper cooking pressure. The
pilot light will go on and off and the pressure regulator will
rock occasionally, indicating that pressure is being main-
tained.
Note:
If the pressure regulator does not rock every 2 to 3 min-
utes, it is likely that the heat control temperature has been set
too low. Turn the heat control up slightly until the pilot light
comes on.
Important:
To prevent excessive liquid loss, do not allow
pressure regulator to rock vigorously for more than 3 to 4
minutes. If the pressure regulator is allowed to continuously
rock vigorously, excess steam will escape. Therefore, too
much liquid will evaporate and food may scorch. In addition,
if the cooker boils dry, the cooker will overheat causing it to
discolor.
Do not leave pressure cooker unattended.
10. Cook for the length of time indicated in the recipe or time-
table.
11. When cooking time is complete, turn heat control to OFF.
Unplug heat control from wall outlet and then from cooker.
12. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instruc-
tions. If the instructions say “Let the pressure drop of its own
accord,” set the pressure cooker aside to cool until pressure
is completely reduced. If the instructions state, “Cool cooker
at once,” with the heat control
removed, cool the pressure cooker
under a running water faucet
(Fig. L) or pour cold water over
it until pressure is completely
reduced. Pressure is completely
reduced when the air vent/cover
lock has dropped.
If the air vent/cover lock remains
in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure
cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops.
13. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the
pressure regulator by grasping the black plastic cap.
Always
remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.
14. To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the
on the
cover aligns with the
mark on the body handle. Then, lift
the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If
the cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the
unit.
Do not force the cover off.
Continue to cool the pressure
cooker until steam no longer is escaping from the vent pipe
and the air vent/cover lock has dropped.
15. Food is ready to serve.
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