Operation Manual

8. The pressure cooking
process
To begin cooking
Place the pressure cooker on the proper burner:
Always begin with the burner at high. When using a
gas stove, make sure that the flame does not go be-
yond the edge of the pot base.
When cooking begins, the temperature rises and the
process begins automatically. Steam escapes from
under the lid handle, taking with it the oxygen in the
air, which can destroy vitamins and minerals. This
process may take a few minutes. The Fissler Euro-
matic valve closes automatically. Shortly after-
wards, the indicator rod begins to rise. The first
white ring becomes visible.
See Fig. P
• The Gentle Setting (1st ring) means gentle cooking.
It is especially suited for delicate foods like vegeta-
bles or fish.
See Fig Q
• The Speed Setting (2nd ring) means fast cooking.
It is especially suited for foods which must be
cooked longer, such as soups, meats or stews.
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Turn down the heat
• If you want to cook very gently at the Gentle Set-
ting (1st ring), turn down the heat on your stove
shortly before the first white ring becomes visible.
The first white ring must remain visible during the
entire cooking period.
• If you want to cook very quickly at the Speed Set-
ting (2nd ring), turn down the heat just about when
the first white ring has become completely visible.
The second white ring must remain visible during
the entire cooking period.
If the indicator rod continues to rise after the second
ring has become visible, you will hear a hissing
sound, and the excess steam will escape through the
main control valve. This means that the temperature
is too high and the burner must be turned down, or
else the liquid will evaporate completely.
The cooking time begins
At the gentle setting (1st ring), the cooking time be-
gins as soon as the first white ring is visible. At the
speed setting (2nd ring), it begins as soon as the sec-
ond ring is also completely visible. Cooking times can
be found in the tables (see Chapter 12). These cook-
ing times are only guidelines, however. The actual
cooking time depends on the quality and size of the
items being cooked, as well as personal taste. It is a
good idea to use a kitchen timer, such as the magic
timer.
End of the cooking time
When the cooking time has elapsed, remove the pres-
sure cooker from the stove and depressurize it.
Burner diam.
14.5 cm
18 cm
21 or 22 cm, 18 cm
Pressure cooker diam.
18 cm
22 cm
26 cm
FISSLER BLUE-POINT