Use and Care Manual

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Loop Ends
Fig. C
Position the trivet in the cooker so the
loop ends are towards the bottom of
the cooker.
Vent Pipe
Fig. D
Air Vent/
Cover Lock
Vent Pipe
Fig. E
▼Mark
Fig. F
Pressure
Regulator
Fig. G
Lever
Pressure
Arrow
HOW TO USE
Toassuretheverybestresultseverytime,carefullyfollowthesestep-by-stepinstructionsforpressurecooking.Youmayndithelpful
to refer back to Fig. A on page 2.
1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking recipe you have selected.
Ifalargerquantityisdesired,youmaydoubleingredients.Besurenottooverllthepressure
cooker(seepage4forguidanceonlling).
 Pourliquidintothecookerbody,asspeciedintherecipeortimetable.Thisliquidisusually
water.However,somerecipeswillcallforotherliquids,suchaswine.
2. Place the trivet and steamer basket into the cooker, if called for in the recipe (see “HELPFUL
HINTS” on page 7 for guidance on when to use). If using the trivet, position it in the cooker
so the loop ends are towards the bottom of the cooker (Fig. C).
3. IMPORTANT: Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear before placing the
cover on the cooker body (Fig. D). See “IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION” on page
4. If blocked, clean as described on page 6, step 3.
 Placethecoveroverthebody(Fig.E),aligningthe▼markonthecoverwiththearrowon
either of the body handles. Move the cover handle slightly until the cover drops into position.
4. Close the cover securely by rotating it clockwise until the cover handles are directly above
the body handles. The pressure cooker is completely closed when the cover handles are
directly above the body handles (Fig. F). Do not try to rotate it beyond this point.
5. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and rotate clockwise until the lever on the regula-
tor is aligned with the pressure arrow (Fig. G). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply slight
pressure when positioning the regulator on the vent pipe to seat it properly.
6. Position the pressure cooker on your stove. If your stove is electric coil or smooth top, use
thelargestelement,makingsuretheelementdoesnotextendmorethanoneinchoutfrom
the cooker bottom.
Using a high heat setting on your stove, heat the pressure cooker. As pressure is building,
a small amount of steam will be released from the pressure regulator. You will know your
cookerhasreached15poundspressurewhenyouhearand/orseeasteadyowofsteam
releasing from the pressure regulator.
NOTE:Theairvent/coverlockmaymoveupanddownafewtimeswhencookingrst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. H).
7. Cookingtimebeginswhenyouhearand/orseeasteadyowofsteamreleasingfromthe
pressureregulator.Lowertheheatasnecessarytomaintainaveryslow,steadyowofsteam
andcookforthelengthoftimeindicatedintherecipeorcookingchart.Ifexcesssteamis
allowedtoescape,toomuchliquidwillevaporateandthefoodmayscorch.Neverleave
your pressure cooker unattended at high heat settings. It could boil dry, overheat, and cause
damage to the pressure cooker.
8. When cooking time is complete, turn off burner. If using an electric stove, remove pressure
cooker from burner. NOTICE: Lift pressure cooker to remove it from burner. Sliding cookware
can leave scratches on stovetops.
9. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions. 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,” you can release pressure
safelyusingeitherofthefollowingquickcoolmethods:
A) Turn the pressure regulator/steam release valve counter-clockwise until the lever on the
regulator is aligned with the steam release arrow (Fig. I). Steam will be rapidly released.
WARNING!Misuseofthecooker(suchasoverlling,failingtofollowproceduresforsoakingdrybeansandpeas,failureto
useacoveredbowlwhenpreparingrice,orquickcoolingwhentherecipecallsforlettingthepressuredropofitsownaccord)
canresultinliquidand/orfoodparticlesbeingsimultaneouslyreleasedwiththesteam.