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up. Now, the VPI will get pushed above and will rise
above the surface of the lid handle. This indicates that
your cooker is under pressure. In the unlikely event of
the steam continuing for a long time and the VPI not
rising, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife/fork.Even
after tapping, if the VPI does not rise, the reason could
be due to one of the following:
i) The heat applied is not sufficient.
ii) The cooker is not fully closed.
iii) There is insufficient liquid in the cooker for steam
generation.
Switch off the heat source. Determine the reason and
take corrective action without touching any hot parts
of the cooker. Reset the cooker and start the cooking
process.
Once the pressure reaches the set level, the pressure
regulator will hiss continuously. Begin timing the
cooking period from this moment and lower the heat
sufficiently to maintain a gentle hissing sound and the
occasional escape of steam from the regulator.
e. After cooking, turn off the heat source, take the
appliance off the stove and allow it to cool. Do not
attempt to remove the pressure regulator when there
is pressure inside. You have the option of releasing
the steam by turning gently the pressure regulator to
your right (anti-clockwise) to the steam release position
marked as “ ” on the lid handle to release the steam
quickly.
f. Once the steam issue stops completely, the VPI will
drop below the top surface of the lid handle indicating
“zero” pressure inside. If the VPI is stuck in its raised
position for a long time, tap it lightly with the tip of a
knife/fork. Now turn and hold the “open-close” knob
to align to the “Open” position and open the lid. Refer
Instruction on “How to open your pressure cooker”.