Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner warranty Questions AND Answers

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Questions AND Answers

Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker. Wine, beer, bouillon, fruit juices, and of course water all make excellent cooking liquids in the pressure cooker.

Beautiful desserts and side dishes can be prepared in the pressure cooker using individual or small metal molds or glass custard cups, which are ovenproof. Fill molds 23 full to allow for expansion of food, and fit them loosely into the pressure cooker in the steamer basket. Do not fill the pressure cooker over 23 full.

If a recipe says to cook 0 minutes, release pressure immediately after pressure cooker reaches cooking pressure.

Release pressure quickly after cooking delicate foods such as custards and fresh vegetables. For other foods, like meats, soups, and grains, let the pressure drop of its own accord.

When pressure cooking at high altitudes, the cooking time needs to be increased 5% for every 1000 feet above the first 2000 feet. Following this rule, the times should be increased as follows:

3000 ft

5%

5000 ft

15%

7000 ft

25%

4000 ft

10%

6000 ft

20%

8000 ft

30%

Because pressure cooking times are increased at altitudes above 2000 feet, an additional 12 cup cooking liquid will be needed.

If you have any questions on recipes, time charts, or the operation of your pressure cooker, call or write: Test Kitchen, National Presto Industries, Inc., 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703, phone 1-800-368-2194. You may also contact us at our website www.GoPresto.com. When writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays, if possible. Written inquiries will be answered promptly by letter or telephone.

Questions AND Answers

Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?

In order for pressure to build inside your pressure cooker, the unit has a special cover which provides an airtight fit. Because of this, you may find that on occasion the cover may be difficult to open or close. The following suggestions will help if this happens:

If the cover seems hard to close, be sure you have aligned the mark on the cover with the arrow on either of the body handles. Move the cover until it drops into position. Then, press down firmly on the cover handles and rotate the cover clockwise until the cover handles are directly above the body handles.

If, after browning meat or poultry, the cover is difficult to close, it may be due to

 

expansion of the pressure cooker body from heating. Remove the cover and allow the

 

pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do not place the pressure cooker

 

back on the burner until it is fully closed.

 

If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very light coating

 

of cooking oil may be applied to the underside of the lugs on the pressure cooker

Apply Cooking

body (Fig. O) and/or on the sealing ring. Use a pastry brush, a piece of cloth, or your

Oil Here

fingertips and be sure to wipe off any excess oil.

 

Fig. P

What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired?

Simmer to evaporate the excess liquid. Next time you prepare the same recipe, you may want to use a tablespoon or two less liquid.

How does one prevent overcooking?

Remember to begin timing as soon as you hear and/or see a steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Reduce heat to maintain a very slow, steady flow of steam. It is very important to accurately time the cooking period. A Prestokitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling the pressure cooker.

What if the food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time?

Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a minute or two longer.

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Contents Table of Contents Pressure Cookerinstructions and Recipes 8-Quart Stainless SteelSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Getting Acquainted Fig. AStop Tab Sealing Ring in Sealing Ring Groove Stop Tab 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? Soups and Stocks FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULLOperating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup6 servings 8 servingsNutrition Information Per Serving 174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol10 servings 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg CholesterolSeafood 432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg CholesterolFOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL 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 CholesterolPoultry FOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULLNO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE6 servings 258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 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 6 to 8 servings 197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg CholesterolArroz Con Pollo 462 Calories, 19 g Fat, 93 mg CholesterolMeats FOR MEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKEROVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD 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 PAGEVegetables FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLESDO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL FOR DRIED 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 CholesterolDesserts FOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULLOperating the cooker without cooking liquid or 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