Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner warranty Helpful Hints, Fig. N

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Fig. N
Overpressure Plug

4. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning by pushing it out of its

 

 

 

Fig. N

opening from the top of the cover handle. After cleaning, reinsert it by pushing

Top

the domed side of the plug into the opening from the underside of the cover, until

 

 

the bottom edge is fully and evenly seated against the underside of the cover

 

 

(Fig. N). When the overpressure plug is properly installed, the word (TOP) will

 

 

be visible on the overpressure plug when viewing the outside of the cover.

 

 

5. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your pressure cooker can be cleaned occasionally with a silver polish or any other fine, non-abrasive polish. If food residue adheres to the pressure cooker body, clean with a vegetable brush, a nylon pad, or a non-abrasive powder cleanser, such as Bon ami* polishing cleanser or

Cameo* copper, brass & porcelain cleaner. Do not use steel wool or cleaners with chlorine bleach.

Take care not to overheat your stainless steel pressure cooker. Very high heat can sometimes cause vari-colored stains, called heat tints, in stainless steel. Heat tints can usually be removed by using a non-abrasive powder cleanser.

6.When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place with the cover inverted on the body. If the cover is locked on, unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring could be damaged.

7.As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.

8.If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver.

9.The sealing ring, overpressure plug, and rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted with normal use. Exposure to high heat, such as a warm burner or oven top, will cause these parts to deteriorate rapidly. When this happens, replace the sealing ring, overpressure plug, and small rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock. Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every two years.

Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace the seal- ing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also.

10.The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal when cooking first begins. It is the result of the temperature of the regulator being lower than the rest of the unit.

A small amount of steam or moisture may also be visible around the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock as cooking begins. It should stop when pressure begins to build and the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock seal. If leakage con- tinues, clean or replace the overpressure plug and/or air vent/cover lock assembly. The pressure cooker will not seal if the gasket for the air vent/cover lock is cracked.

Do not operate your pressure cooker with continual leakage. If the preceding steps do not correct the problem, return the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 38).

11.If the pressure cooker becomes difficult to open or close, the sealing ring should be replaced. If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in Eau Claire, WI at 1-800-877-0441.

Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 38).

Helpful Hints

Your favorite recipes may be adjusted for cooking in the pressure cooker by following the general directions in this book for the particular type of food being cooked. Decrease the cooking time for your recipe by 2⁄3 since pressure cooking is much faster than ordinary cooking methods. For example, if your ordinary cooking method requires 45 minutes, in the pressure cooker the cooking time will be 15 minutes. Because there is very little evaporation, the amount of liquid used should be decreased. Use about 1 cup more liquid than you’ll desire in your finished dish. But, remember, there must always be water or some other liquid in the pressure cooker to produce the necessary steam.

Use the trivet and steamer basket when it is desirable to cook foods out of the cooking liquid. When foods are pressure cooked out of the liquid, flavors will not intermingle. Therefore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as they have similar cooking times. If it is desirable to blend flavors, do not use the trivet and steamer basket.

*Bon ami polishing cleanser is a registered trademark of Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co. Cameo copper, brass & porcelain cleaner is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

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Contents 8-Quart Stainless Steel Table of ContentsPressure Cooker instructions and RecipesIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IntroductionSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Lock Pin Getting AcquaintedFig. A Stop Tab Sealing Ring in Sealing Ring Groove Stop TabHow to Use Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance Fig. N Helpful HintsHow does one prevent overcooking? Questions AND AnswersHow do I know my pressure cooker is operating properly? allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker Soups and StocksFOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR8 servings 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg CholesterolDelicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup 6 servings234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol Nutrition Information Per Serving174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol 10 servings218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol Seafood432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol 4 servings252 Calories, 3 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol 9 servings 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol 170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg Cholesterol Marinated TunaTHE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE PoultryFOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL NO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE418 Calories, 24 g Fat, 113 mg Cholesterol 6 servings258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol 169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg Cholesterol 291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg CholesterolBayou Bounty Chicken 462 Calories, 19 g Fat, 93 mg Cholesterol 6 to 8 servings197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg Cholesterol Arroz Con PolloEXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE MeatsFOR MEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol 251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 99 mg Cholesterol229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol 427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol 332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol 430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg CholesterolNO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg CholesterolDO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL VegetablesFOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL FOR DRIED VEGETABLES3 servings 127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol60 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol + Let pressure drop of its own accord Do not use trivet place in steamer basketFOR 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 264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 85mg Cholesterol 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg CholesterolFOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL GRAINS290 Calories, 10 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol 167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol DessertsFOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol 137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol 305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 Cholesterol 209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 0 CholesterolRecipe Index PRESTO Limited Warranty Service And Parts Information
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