3. BASIC RULES OF PRESSURE COOKING
Strictly follow the minimum and maximum fill
block the safety devices.
levels as per page 8 in this manual. Check
in recipes for any exceptions to this rule such
The cooker body can be used without the
as Christmas puddings, pulses, steamed
lid for pre-frying foods i.e. to brown and seal
puddings as extra liquid is required.
meat. Always remove the pan from the heat
source and allow to cool slightly before
Always use a liquid that will give off steam
adding the liquid, otherwise the liquid could
when boiled i.e. water, wine, stock, beer, cider,
evaporate off and leave insufficient liquid
etc. All pressure cooking requires liquid.
for pressure cooking.
Never use oil or melted fat only.
When pressure cooking times are short, such
Pressure cooking times vary accordingly to
as for vegetables and fruit, accurate timing is
the thickness and size of the food and not the essential to avoid overcooking.
weight. For example, half a kilo of potatoes
cut into quarters takes 7 minutes to cook. Half If adapting a conventional recipe for pressure
a kilo of potatoes cut in half takes IO minutes. cooking, a general guide is to calculate one-
third of the conventional cooking time. For
Never cook dumplings with the lid securely
example, if the usual cooking time is one and
closed as they could rise and block the safety
a half hours, the pressure cooking time is
devices. Cook the stew and at the end of the
half an hour. Calculate the amount of liquid
cooking time, release the steam and add the
required according to the pressure cooking
dumplings to the pot. Cook gently for about
time and type of food. This model of pressure
10-15 minutes without the lid on.
cooker operates at 7OkPa (Position I) and
1OOkPa (Position II). The cooking times in
Cooking containers and coverings must be
pressure cooker recipe books suggesting
able to withstand temperatures of 13O°C
using higher pressure may require less
(25O°F). Do not use plastic lids as they
cooking time than our models. These recipes
prevent steam from being in contact with the
can be adjusted for use in your pressure
mixture. An covering on containers i.e. foil,
cooker by increasing the cooking time and
must be securely tied otherwise they could
altering the quantity of liquid used accordingly.
6. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning you pressure cooker
dull the exterior, therefore we recommend
After every use, the pressure cooker should
this pressure cooker to be hand washed
be carefully cleaned and thoroughly dried
using a mild detergent and warm water. Dry
before putting away. The pressure cooker is
immediately to maintain the shine.
not suitable for storing food when not in use.
Salted and acidic food will mark the interior.
The exterior of the pressure cooker can be
cleaned with an appropriate stainless steel
The cooker body only (not the lid) is
cleaner. To avoid damaging the surface of the
dishwasher safe, but over time the harsh
pressure cooker, do not use implements or
detergents in dishwasher tablets and the strong
cleaning materials made from metals, hard
agitation will have a cumulative effect that may
materials or abrasives.
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