Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner Introduction, Important Safeguards

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This is a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage.

2.Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.

3.Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.

4.Do not fill pressure cooker over 2⁄3 full. For soup, rice, and dried vegetables which expand during cooking, do not fill cooker over 1⁄2 full. Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.

5.Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley, cereals, pastas, grains, dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas which are not listed on the chart on page 29. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe and air vent/cover lock.

6.This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed before operating; cover handles must be directly above the body handles. See “How To Use” instructions.

7.Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated oven.

8.Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

9.Do not open cooker until internal pressure has been completely reduced, air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no steam

escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. See “How To Use” instructions.

10. Caution: To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at least every two years.

11. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker.

12. When normal operating pressure is reached you will hear and/or see a steady flow of steam releasing from the pressure regulator. Lower the heat as necessary to maintain a very slow, steady flow of steam from the pressure regulator. If the heat is not lowered, excess steam will escape, liquid will be evaporated and food may scorch.

13. Caution: Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTU’s.

14.Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.

15.Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

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This product is for household use only.

Introduction

Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new PrestoPressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of delicious foods— especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste.

The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat today. It’s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that help keep us healthy and fit. It preserves flavors and nutrients, tenderizes leaner cuts of meat, and, best of all, it cooks foods three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods. And, it’s even possible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker at the same time without the flavors intermingling.

We have included some traditional family favorites that are especially well suited to the many advantages of pressure cooking. For your convenience, we have also provided nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book.

To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to read the “Getting Acquainted” section beginning on the next page.

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Contents instructions and Recipes Table of ContentsPressure Cooker 8-Quart Stainless SteelSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Stop Tab Sealing Ring in Sealing Ring Groove Stop Tab Getting AcquaintedFig. A Lock PinHow to Use Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance Helpful Hints Fig. NQuestions AND Answers How does one prevent overcooking?How do I know my pressure cooker is operating properly? Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR Soups and StocksFOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker6 servings 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg CholesterolDelicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup 8 servings10 servings Nutrition Information Per Serving174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg CholesterolFOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL Seafood432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol 218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol252 Calories, 3 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol 4 servings205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol 224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol9 servings Marinated Tuna 170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg CholesterolNO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE PoultryFOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol 6 servings258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol 418 Calories, 24 g Fat, 113 mg CholesterolBayou Bounty Chicken 291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg Cholesterol Arroz Con Pollo 6 to 8 servings197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg Cholesterol 462 Calories, 19 g Fat, 93 mg CholesterolOVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD MeatsFOR MEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol 251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 99 mg Cholesterol347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol 332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol 427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg Cholesterol 483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg Cholesterol NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGEDO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL FOR DRIED VEGETABLES VegetablesFOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL60 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol 127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol3 servings Do not use trivet place in steamer basket + Let pressure drop of its own accordFOR DRY BEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL Dry Beans and PeasFOR DRy beans and peas DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 85mg CholesterolGRAINS FOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 290 Calories, 10 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg CholesterolOperating the cooker without cooking liquid or DessertsFOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL 224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol 137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol 209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol 305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 CholesterolRecipe Index Service And Parts Information PRESTO Limited Warranty
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