Hints and Tips
■To ensure the best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always use at least 8 oz. of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough steam to be created to produce pressure.
■When using the high and low pressure settings, the timer should not begin counting down until there is enough pressure.
■When cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking time, it is better to under cook and use the quick release method and check for doneness. If not done, continue cooking under pressure.
■Never fill the pressure cooker more than 1/2 full with food or
2/3 full with liquid. The pressure cooker must have enough liquid to steam or the food will not cook properly.
■If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate. The pressure cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit.
■Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cooker because cooking under pressure breaks the fibers down for tender results.
■Fresh fruit should be cooked on low pressure.
■Add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of foaming that beans produce.
■Frozen foods can be cooked. Add approximately 10 minutes to the cooking time.
■To adapt to conventional recipes for pressure cooking, divide the time by three. A pressure cooker cooks approximately 3 times faster than a conventional oven.
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Troubleshooting
If you have not added sufficient liquid and you notice that the floating valve has not risen, but the timer is counting down, perform the following steps:
1.Stop the pressure cooker by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
2.Turn the pressure regulator knob to STEAM, using short bursts, until the pressure is fully released.
3.Remove the lid and add approximately 1 cup of water/stock or any liquid. Stir food to disperse liquid.
4.Replace the lid and lock into position.
5.Press the LOW or HIGH PRESSURE button and set the desired time.
6.Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin cooking again.
If steam is leaking from under the cover because the cover is not properly closed, the gasket isn’t positioned properly or is damaged, or the pressure cooker is over filled, follow these steps:
1.Release any pressure using the quick release method.
2.Remove the gasket and check for tears or cracks.
3.Check to be sure the gasket is positioned properly.
4.If too full, remove excess liquid and continue cooking.
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